I LOVE CHINESE!

David Brown is a 15-year-old boy from the UK. This summer he is studying Chinese in a summer camp in Gansu Province. This is what he told our interviewer.

What do you think of Gansu?

Well, I think it’s fantastic. Summer is the best season to visit Gansu. I enjoy the pleasant weather a lot. Gansu also has many pretty views with a long history.

Is there anything else you especially like about it?

Yes, the friendly people and delicious foods.

When we were in Tianshui City 3 days ago, we tried malatang, a traditional spicy hot pot dish. I like it a lot. Beef noodles and niangpizi are also my favorites. I haven’t tried huidouzi. But it seems very tasty.

Where are you staying in Gansu?

I’m staying with some very nice families in different cities in Gansu. That’s quite helpful for learning Chinese and experiencing the life and culture here. That’s why I’ve chosen home-stay.

Do you like learning Chinese?

I enjoy learning Chinese because it’s interesting and has a rich history. Chinese characters are beautiful, and the language offers many chances. Being able to speak Chinese will be very helpful in the future. I want to be a Chinese teacher when I’m older.

1.1. What does David Brown do?

A He is a British teacher.

B He is a tour guide.

C He is an English student.

D He is an America teenager.

解析：选C。C 细节理解题 文章第一句明确指出“David Brown is a 15-year-old boy from the UK.”，因此他是一名来自英国的学生。选项A、B、D的身份信息均与原文不符。

2.2. What food hasn’t David tried in Gansu?

A Beef noodles.

B Malatang.

C Niangpizi.

D Huidouzi.

解析：选D。D 细节理解题 文章第三段中，David提到了“malatang”，“beef noodles and niangpizi”是他的最爱，紧接着说“I haven’t tried huidouzi.”。因此，他还没有尝试过灰豆子（huidouzi）。

3.3. How does David like Gansu?

A He enjoys it a lot.

B He doesn’t mind it.

C He can’t stand the weather.

D He hates it.

解析：选A。A 观点态度题 文章第二段David的第一句回答就是“Well, I think it’s fantastic.”，紧接着他赞扬了天气、风景、历史和人民。全文没有负面评价。因此，他非常喜欢甘肃。

4.4. Why is David staying with the local families?

A Because he has no other choices.

B Because his parents ask him to do so.

C Because it’s helpful for language learning.

D Because it’s cheaper than staying in hotels.

解析：选C。C 细节理解题 文章第四段中，David明确解释了原因：“That’s quite helpful for learning Chinese and experiencing the life and culture here. That’s why I’ve chosen home-stay.” 他选择寄宿家庭是因为这对学习汉语和体验文化非常有帮助。

5.5. What makes David want to be a Chinese teacher?

A The enjoyment Chinese food brings.

B Chinese friendly people he met.

C What the interviewer told him.

D Many chances the language will bring.

解析：选D。D 细节理解题 文章最后一段David解释了喜欢学中文的原因，并说“Being able to speak Chinese will be very helpful in the future.” 正是基于这门语言能带来很多机会和帮助，他才萌生了未来当汉语老师的想法。选项D最直接对应。