A handsome young man, who wears the Beijing Olympic volunteer uniform and speaks Chinese and English, is an eye-catcher in the National Stadium.
Philipp Demgenski, a German volunteer who works in the Olympics' language service, said, "I am looking forward to the Beijing Olympics, as it will be my first volunteer experience in the Olympics. "
Philipp toured the National Stadium, or "Bird's Nest", for the first time early this year. It took him quite a little time to get familiar with the routes leading to the nest-shaped stadium regarded as "an icon(象征)of the Beijing Olympics".
Philipp has learned Chinese for only one year, but now he can send SMS text messages in Chinese. The 26 - year - old, who had kept himself busy with volunteer activities in college, treasures the chance to see the Olympics so closely. "I had worked in Africa as a volunteer for four months, and I taught computer and English to teachers and students there, "said Philipp."I came to China because I am a big fan of Chinese culture. "
Up to Marcia 31st, 22,000 foreigners had applied(申请) to be Olympic volunteers.
Ndioro Diop is a girl from Senegal. Besides her mother tongue, she speaks French, English and Chinese.
The language talent(天才) applied for a volunteer as early as in 2006. "The first several months when I came to Beijing, I was always lost, "said Diop."But every time I got help from Beijing people. I learned a lot in China, and now it is the time for me to do something to return. My family all love China very much, and my brother also applied to be a volunteer. "As for American girl Amari Montin, to apply for a volunteer was quite natural. "I will meet lots of Chinese friends through volunteering, and communicating with them will help me improve my Chinese, "she said.
Montin said she had fallen in love with Beijing. "I love Beijing. I can feel the changes
brought by the Olympics. "
1.Which of the following is TRUE about Philipp?
A. Philipp hasn't been familiar with the surroundings.
B. Philipp will offer language and computer services during the Olympics.
C. Philipp mastered Chinese language very well years ago.
D. Philipp had been a volunteer teacher before he came to China.
2.What can we know about Diop according to the passage.9
A. She has a gift ~or language learning.
B. She admires Chinese culture.
C. She is learning another language.
D. She wants to teach English in return to Beijing people.
3.What's take purpose of Montin to be a volunteer in the Beijing Olympic Games?
A. To make China known by more people around the world.
B. To make more friends and to improve her Chinese.
C. To learn about Chinese custom and to study Chinese culture.
D. To see the changes brought to Beijing by the Olympic.
DAB
A. Profits enlarging B. Technology developing C. Education investing D. Benefits transferring E. Dominance disappearing F. A nation rising |
The following is an imaginary diary entry written by US president. This diary is part of Global Trends 2025, which was written by the US National Intelligence Council
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The transition from old fuels to new will be slow, as will the development of new technologies that present feasible alternatives to fossil fuels or help eliminate food and water problems. All current technologies are inadequate, and new ones will probably not be commercially possible by 2025