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阅读下面的短文,从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。

As a winner of the NSLI-Y Scholarship in high school, and then the Critical Language Scholarship in

college, I lived in China for two summers with host families, studying Chinese for nine hours a day. Tack

onto the approximately 2,000 classroom hours I spent learning Chinese as an undergraduate, and it seems

fair to say that a small fortune of resources has been invested in my Chinese ability.

Yet even with so much practice, I am not still achieving fluency, and it s unclear whether I ll use my

language skills regularly in my career. This leads me to reflect: What is it that drives me to drill tones and

memorize characters?

Many people are quick to point out the value of language skills in an increasingly competitive

workforce. However, language is about much more than just the ability to communicate. Foreign language

study is tied to increased levels of empathy(同理心), enhanced cognitive development, and more creative

insight on the human condition. Increasingly, research shows that these benefits also apply to those with

exposure to multiple languages, and not just those who achieve fluency.

A beneficial future for the U.S. and China will be built upon understanding, respect and recognition.

Language exchange can provide cultural insight and strengthen the common ground we stand on.

It is not the economic potential of my language skills that leads me to persist. Studying Chinese is the

most modest way I can think of to approach China, a nation with over 5,000 years of complex history.

From this point, I have experienced the beauty, hospitality of China. And my experience of studying

Chinese has helped me form a sense of curiosity and a commitment to understanding and respect—and

that s a start. (广东省深圳市宝安区 2022 届高三上学期 9 月检测)

1. What do we know about the author?

A. He has worked hard at learning Chinese.

B. He has won many scholarships in China.

C. He began to learn Chinese in high school.

D. He has enjoyed his life living in China.

2. What does the author think of the language learning?

A. It just needs to drill tones and remember words.

B. It needs the experience of living with a host family.

C. It can promote learners mental development.

D. It is only used for effective communication.

3. What can we infer from paragraph 4?

A. The U.S. and China will certainly have a bright future.

B. The U.S. and China start to share the same cultural insight.

C. The U.S. and China always respect and recognize each other.

D. Language exchange can help the U.S. and China understand each other better.