题目内容
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项A、B、C、D中,选出最佳选项。
Albert Selmer, a German business man who speaks good English, was pleasantly surprised during his latest trip to Beijing. When he got into a taxi on Chang'an Avenue , the driver greeted him and asked where he would like to go—in English! “This was inconceivable eight years ago when I first visited Beijing. ” said the amazed Selmer.
Eight years ago Beijing failed in its bid for the 2000 Games. One of the reasons was that foreigners found it hard to communicate with Beijing residents, most of whom speak only Chinese. This time, the city is working to improve communications. One notable change has occurred within the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Bid Committee (BOGBICO) : When reporting to IOC federation on Beijing's preparations, BOGBICO officials are speaking directly in English instead of using interpreters they did eight years ago. “Most of our staff are above the level of college English Test Band Ⅵ ,and some have had the experience of studying in English—speaking countries,”said Lei Jun, human resources director of BOGBICO. “Talking in fluent English is a piece of cake to them. ”
In addition to BOGBICO officials, Beijing residents are looking forward to the 2008 Games by actively learning the foreign languages. Free English classes offered in a number of Beijing communities are enjoying high attendance. Residents are taught useful expressions, greetings, how to give directions and how to introduce themselves. Shop assistants , bus and taxi drivers and even policemen are learning English. In five years, the percentage of Beijing residents who can speak English will be raised to around 30 per cent from the present 15 percent.
1.The word “inconceivable means”______.
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A.not able to be compared
B.not able to be thought of
C.able to be imagined
D.surprised
2.According to the passage, the officials who bid for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games had better speak in _______ when they report to IOC federation at Lausanne.
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3.The best title of the passage is ______.
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A.English is the most important in the world
B.Every Beijing resident should learn English
C.Beijing goes bilingual(双语)
D.How to bid for the 2008 Olmpic Games
4.Why are Beijing residents learning English actively?
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A.To show they are likely to make friends.
B.To show they are expecting the 2008 Games.
C.To make money easily.
D.To win in the 2008 Games