A
Here are some Chinatowns for those outside of China wishing to celebrate the Chinese New Year.
London
Although it may not be as large or as long-built as others, having only become a center for the Chinese community during the 1950s, London’s Chinatown is perfectly formed little firework (烟花) that knows how to see in the year with a bang. Decorated (装饰) with red lanterns, previous years have seen shows with acrobatics, martial arts, dance and opera nearby.
San Francisco
San Francisco’s Chinatown is perhaps the most famous in the USA. The city was the main entry-point for Chinese who had crossed the Pacific to the USA during the early 19th century. Between the Grant Avenue and the Stockton Street, this historic area is a local treasure, attracting more visitors per year than the Golden Gate Bridge.
Bangkok
With an about 100-year-old history, the Thai capital’s Chinatown contains complex streets offering all kinds of tasty food, clothes, and toys. Sunday market days are such a good time to get the full atmosphere of the neighborhood. The area is also famous for its gold dealers, and there are lots of gold shops along the road.
Mauritius
Found in Port Louis, this Mauritian Chinatown shows the island nation’s rich multicultural diversity. Built in the early years of the 20th century by settlers from China, its tiny shops and restaurants serve locals and visitors. During the Chinese Spring Festival, the most exciting sight is the Dragon Dances on Rue Royale when Chinese musicians and dancers perform the traditional lion dances through the streets.
1. Which of the following has the longest history?
A. London’s Chinatown. B. San Francisco’s Chinatown.
C. Mauritius’s Chinatown. D. Bangkok’s Chinatown.
2. What’s special about Bangkok’s Chinatown?
A. It is crowded with Chinese restaurants.
B. It is the major entrance for the Chinese.
C. It is well-known for its gold business.
D. You can enjoy fireworks there.
3. If you want to enjoy the Dragon Dances, you can go to ________.
A. Rue Royale in Port Louis, Mauritius B. the Sunday market in Bangkok
C. the Grant Avenue in San Francisco D. the Chinese community in London
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. A
【解析】
这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了四个外国城市的唐人街为庆祝中国新年所做的一些准备活动。
【1题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第三段的句子"San Francisco's Chinatown is perhaps the most famous in the United States．The city was the main entry-point for Chinese who had crossed the Pacific to the USA during the early 19th century．"London......during the 1950s伦敦的唐人街开始在20世纪50年代, Bangkok With an about 100-year-old history曼谷的唐人街有百年历史,Mauritius...... Established in the early years of the 20th century by settlers from China,毛里求斯的唐人街20世纪开始 和其它地方的时间作比较，可知，旧金山的唐人街历史最悠久，开始在19世纪早期，故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第四段的句子"The area is also known for its gold dealers，whose shops line the road." 该地区还以沿路的黄金交易商而闻名。由此可知，曼谷的唐人街以黄金生意出名，故选C。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章最后一段的句子"During the Chinese Spring Festival，the most exciting sight is the Dragon Dances on Rue Royale when Chinese musicians and dancers perform the traditional Lion dances through the streets." 在中国春节期间，最令人兴奋的景象是皇家街的舞龙，中国的音乐家和舞者表演传统的舞狮穿过街道。由此可知，如果你想欣赏舞龙，你可以去毛里求斯的Rue Royale in Port Louis，故选A。
