Question

New This Term at the Meriden Centre

Chinese Language Courses!

Why I learn Chinese？

A new road to a big world

Chinese is the No.1 spoken language in the world!More people are speaking Chinese than English，and the need for business people who know Chinese is skyrocketing． Another great reason is to give your kids or yourself a seat at the table in a world where China is an important partner．Call us for course listings．

Small class：10—15 students

Professional teachers：rich experience in teaching

Self—fit course：studying at your own pace． slower or faster than a usual course

On workdays；         ﹩500 per course each term

Offline courses:

On weekends:          ﹩650 per course each term

On workdays:           ﹩350 per course each term

Online courses:

On weekends:          ﹩400 per course each term

55 West Main Street，Meriden Town

Underground Line 2 & 8，Bus 515 & 613 at Meriden

Free street parking available________

1.The Meriden Centre offers its new courses on　   　this term．

A.business skills B.modern world history

C.spoken English D.the Chinese language

2.The underlined word "skyrocketing" means"　   　"．

A.rising quickly B.returning suddenly

C.dropping slowly D.disappearing completely

3.We can learn from the information in the box that　   　．

A.the courses are designed for Chinese kids

B.China is an important partner in the world

C.it's difficult to get a seat in a Chinese restaurant

D.English is the No.1 spoken language in the world

4.The advantage of"self— fit course" is that you may choose your own　   　．

A.class size B.speed to learn

C.language teacher D.place to park

5.Ben wishes to take an online course on Tuesdays．How much does he need to pay each term？　 　

A.﹩500． B.﹩650． C.﹩350． D.﹩400．

6.Which of the following is the best to be filled in the blank？　   　

A.Selected Books Buy One,Get One Free

B.Turn left into Garden Road and drive toward north

C.For more information Contact Angela at 860—343—5807

D.Guest speaker:Ann Bella  Room 300 2:00 p.m. July 1

Answer

1.D

2.A

3.B

4.B

5.C

6.C

【解析】

短文讲了新学期Meriden Centre的中文课程，详细地介绍了中文的重要性、时间、费用和联系方式等。

1.

细节理解题。根据"New This Term at the Meriden Centre．Chinese Language Courses!"可知Meriden中心本学期开设新的中文课程。故选D。

2.

词义猜测题。根据前句"More people are speaking Chinese than English（说汉语的人比说英语的人多）"可知结合选项，应说对懂中文的商务人士的需求也在急剧上升．所以"skyrocketing" 意为骤增，即rising quickly。故选A。

3.

细节理解题。根据"Another great reason is to give your kids or yourself a seat at the table in a world where China is an important partner．Call us for course listings．"可知我们可以从方框中了解到，中国是世界上重要的合作伙伴。故选B。

4.

细节理解题。根据"Self—fit course：studying at your own pace．"可知"self— fit course"的优点是你可以选择自己的速度来学习。故选B。

5.

细节理解题。根据"on workdays ﹩350 per course each term"可知本想在星期二上一门在线课程。他每学期需要付350美元。故选C。

6.

细节推理题。根据前文"对课程内容、时间、费用和交通方式的介绍，"可知这里应该是补充信息的话，结合选项，应说如需更多信息，请致电860—343—5807与安琪拉联系。故选C。