London's Chinese community (社區(qū)) dates back to the 18th century, when a small number of Chinese
sailors moved to the city to work in Limhouse, east London. As time went on, other Chinese people came to
this area and Limhouse began to be known as "Chinatown". However, London's Chinese community remained
very small for many years: at the start of the 20th century, there were just 545 Chinese people in Britain.
     After the Second World War, many farmers in Hong Kong lost their jobs and came to London. As
Limhouse had been almost destroyed during the war, they settled (定居) in a different area-a part of central
London near Leicester Square. This area is now what Londoners call Chinatown.
     At first, the new immigrants (移民) found it difficult to get jobs. In the 1950s, however, a small Chinese
restaurant opened in London. Many British people visited it and said that Chinese food was wonderful!
Suddenly, Chinese restaurants and take-aways started opening in every part of the city. Instead of too little
work, the new Chinese immigrants now found that they had too much! They worked as cooks, managers or
waiters. Most of them enjoyed their lives and arranged their friends and relatives to join them from overseas.
     As time went by, London's Chinese community became more and more successful. The sons and
daughters of the original restaurant workers studied and worked very hard. And most went on to get highly
paid jobs. Many Chinese families left Chinatown and moved to the more expensive outskirts. Chinatown,
however, is still as lively as ever.

1. When did the first Chinese immigrants come to London?

A. In the 1950s.
B. More than 200 years ago.
C. After the Second World War.
D. At the start of the 20th century.

2. Why did many Chinese immigrants come to London in 1950s?

A. Because it was easy for them to get jobs there.
B. Because Limhouse had been almost destroyed during the war.
C. Because many British people enjoyed Chinese food.
D. Because their children could study there and get highly paid jobs.

3. In the 1950s, Chinese immigrants came to London and worked as ______.

A. sailors
B. farmers
C. sailors and farmers
D. restaurant workers

4. Where is London's Chinatown now?

A. In the east of London.
B. In Limhouse.
C. Not far from Leicester Square.
D. Outside the city.

5. According to this passage, if people live in the outskirts of a city, they live ______.

A. in the village
B. far away from the city
C. in the centre of the city
D. in the outer areas of the city

      As we know, there are differences between Western culture and Chinese culture. We can see
differences when we pay attention to the way some words are used. Let's look at the words about
animals and ants.
      Although dogs are thought to be honest and good friends of humans,most expressions in Chinese
about the dog, for example, "a homeless dog", "a running dog" and "a dog catching a mouse", have
negative meanings. But in Western countries, people use "dog" to describe positive actions. In English,
for example, "You are a lucky dog" means "You are a lucky person". And "Every dog has its day" means
"Each person has good luck sometimes". However. Chinese love cats very much. But in Western culture
"cat" is often used to describe a woman who is cruel (冷的). There are many other examples of how
"cat" is used differently as well.  
      The rose is regarded (視為) as a symbol (象征) of love in both China and some Western countries.
People think the rose stands for (代表) love, peace, courage and friendship. And the rose is the national
flower of England,America and many other countries. 
      The words about animals and plants are used in positive or negative ways in different cultures. We
can learn about many differences in different cultures by comparing how some words are used.

1．The word "dog" in Chinese usually _______.

A．stands for peace
B．stands for good luck
C．has a negative meaning
D．has a positive meaning

2．"Every dog has its day " means "_______".

3．Western people usually use "cat" to refer to "_______".

A．a(chǎn) tired person
B．a(chǎn) brave man
C．a(chǎn) homeless person
D．a(chǎn)n unkind woman

4．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A．"A lucky dog" means "a lucky person" in Western countries.
B．Chinese people prefer dogs to cats.
C．Western people consider cats to be good friends.
D．The rose is the national flower of all the Western countries.

A．Some words have both negative and positive meanings.
B．Different countries have different cultures.
C．The rose means the same in Chinese culture and Western culture.
D．Western culture and Chinese culture have a lot in common.

     Do you live in a city? Do you know how cities began? Long long ago, the world had only a few thousand
people. These people moved from one place to another. They moved over the land, hunting animals for food.
     No one knows how or when these people learned about growing food. But when they did, their lives
changed. They did not have to look for food any longer. They could stay in one place and grow it.?
     People began to live near one another, so the first village was established. Many people came to work in
the villages, and these villages became even larger.
     When machines appeared, life in the villages changed again. People built factories. More and more people
lived near the factories. The cities began.
     Today, it's strange that some people are moving back to small villages. Can you tell me why?

(     )1. People moved from place to place to hunt animals.?
(     )2. The story says, "No one knows how or when these people learned about growing food. But when
            they did, their lives changed." In this sentence, the word "they" means people.
(     )3. When machines appeared, life in the cities changed again.
(     )4. All people like to live only in very big cities.
(     )5. People built factories after the cities grew big.

      My parents taught me not to waste food. My mum always found ways to make leftovers (剩余食物) taste
good. I went to Iran to learn about some of their special food. As I was three, I learned about the food and the
history of the area. I learned that they don't waste food, either, and they use leftovers! 
      Many years ago, there was not enough food for everyone. People learned to cook and eat almost everything. They had to think of ways to make special dishes. One of these dishes is kao zha. It's made with leftovers like
meat, soup, oil and fat. That might not sound very good, but it does taste good. Today, kao zha is a special dish
at big banquets (宴會(huì)). 
      Another famous dish is called zao bing. It's made with fruit, meat and other things. I really liked it! But I
didn't want to eat too much. It has a lot of fat in it.
      I smelled something burning and I saw smoke, so I found another special food of the Iran area-duck meat.
The duck meat is put in a big oven (爐子) to cook it. Smoke keeps the meat fresh. I don't usually eat meat, but
this duck meat was delicious! It tasted sweet. 
      Iran is a great place with delicious food. I hope I can come back again!

1. The writer learns from her parents ______.

A. not to eat leftovers
B. to eat good food
C. not to waste food
D. to make good food

2. She finds that people in Iran            .

A. always waste food
B. don't use leftovers
C. don't have enough food
D. can cook special food

3. Kao zha is a good dish that is made with           .

A. fruit, meat and other things
B. fresh and sweet duck meat
C. some different leftovers
D. meat, soup and fruit

4. There are             kinds of special foods mentioned in the passage.

A. two
B. three
C. four
D. five

     Every year there is a Spring Festival in China. Usually it is in January or February. It is the most important
festival in China. So before it comes, everyone has to prepare things. They buy pork, beef, chicken, fruits and
many other things. And they often make a special kind of food-"dumplings". It means "come together". On the
day before the festival, parents buy new clothes for their children. Children also buy presents for their parents.
On the Spring Festival Eve (除夕), all the family members come back to their hometown. This is a happy
moment. Some sing and dance, some play cards and others get the dinner ready. When they enjoy the meal,
they give each other the best wishes for the coming year. They all have a good time.?

1. Which is the most important festival in China? ?

A. The Mid Autumn Festival.
B.The Spring Festival.?
C. Children's Day.?

2. When is the Chinese Spring Festival usually celebrated??

A. In March or April.
B. In May or June.
C. In January or February.?

3.           is the special kind of food for the Spring Festival in China.

A. Chicken
B. Dumpling
C. Fish

4. What's the meaning of the food "dumplings" for Chinese people in the Spring Festival?

A. Look up.
B. Help yourself.
C. Come together.?