Question

After finishing my teaching for a school year,I thought that I should go back to Montreal,Quebec,my hometown for a visit.My main goal was to relax in preparation for the challenges of my retirement in the coming year.

Through my stay in Montreal,I met lots of Chinese who are struggling to succeed and then lead a better life in Canada.

Some travelled thousands of miles to get knowledge.When I spoke with some of them about the major barrier they had to face after they arrived in Canada,they all talked about the two official languages of Canada.But I was impressed by their ability to express their ideas while switching between English and French.

Almost all of those people said they often felt homesick.They miss their families and friends.Though Montreal has lots of Chinese restaurants,they long for a home-cooked meal.

I met some tourists who were trying to realize their childhood dreams of experiencing the life in a developed country.When I asked them if Montreal had lived up to their expectations,they hesitated.They said that reality never agrees with fantasies.However,they were glad to have the opportunity to visit Montreal and didn't regret taking the trip.

Not all the Chinese people I met were happy.I once met a young lady who met with a gentleman through the Internet.However,to her disappointment,he disappeared after he promised to marry her in Montreal.

I was served by another Chinese person who could not handle the challenges of studying in an English environment and ended up working in a restaurant with minimum pay.

Exploring different parts of the world,without any doubt,is an amazing experience.However,one should be realistic when it comes to leaving his hometown to set up a new life in a foreign country.One should take the time to examine the advantages and the shortcomings of the venture before they decide to chase an uncertain dream of achieving success or leading a better life.

1.The writer went to her hometown to_____.

A. meet her old friends    B. study a new language

C. go on with her teaching    D. prepare for her retirement life

2.The main barrier for some Chinese to get knowledge in Canada is_____.

A. food    B. homesickness

C. language    D. income

3.The writer thinks that_____.

A. overseas Chinese are good at communication in Canada

B. the trip to Montreal is a good chance for people to study

C. overseas Chinese feel disappointed at their life in Canada

D. people should think carefully before chasing the dreams abroad

4.What is the best title for the passage?

A. Improving Life Skills in Canada

B. Exploring Different Parts of Canada

C. Struggling for a Better Life in Canada

D. Going to Canada—Your Ideal Destination

Answer

1.D

2.C

3.D

4.C

【解析】作者在中国工作一年后回到家乡——加拿大的蒙特利尔，在那里，他遇到很多中国人，他们告诉作者在蒙特利尔生活的不容易。

1.D细节理解题。根据文章第一段的句子“My main goal was to relax in preparation for the challenges of my retirement in the coming year.”可知，作者回到家乡为退休生活做准备。故选D。

2.C细节理解题。根据文章第三段的句子“When I spoke with some of them about the major barrier they had to face after they arrived in Canada, they all talked about the two official languages of Canada.”可知，一些中国人在蒙特利尔学习知识最主要的障碍是语言。故选C。

3.D推理判断题。根据文章最后一段的句子“One should take the time to examine the advantages and the shortcomings of the venture before they decide to chase an uncertain dream of achieving success or leading a better life.”可知，作者认为人们在追逐出国的梦想之前应该考虑清楚。故选D。

4.C标题判断题。文章介绍作者从很多在加拿大生活学习的中国人那里了解到在加拿大过上更好的生活的梦想不是很容易。Struggling for a Better Life in Canada作为标题最合适。故选C。