If a foreigner wants to come to China to study, he or she will have to pass an exam. Beijing Language and Culture University has given a test called HSK to see how well a foreigner has learned Chinese. Overseas Chinese and students from Chinese national minorities（少数名族）learning Chinese will also have to take part in the exam.

Persons who take the exam are tested orally(口头)and tested on their grammar, reading ability and comprehension in the three-hour exam.

　 HSK is very hot among foreigners. It is said that there are a large number of foreigners taking part in the exam throughout China on the exam day.

It is reported that the number of foreigners who come to China to learn Chinese each year has risen by 35％ since 1997， and most come from Japan, Korea and Southeast Asian countries.

China’s entering the WTO and the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing have made the number grow faster. Most people are from Europe and North America. More than 50％ of those from Japan and Korea say that they are learning Chinese so that they can find jobs more easily.

400,000 people from more than 100 countries have taken part in HSK in China since it start in 1990. Such examination centers have been set up in 24 countries in the world, including Japan, Korea, Canada,the United States, Britain, France and Germany.

( ) 46.Who will have to have HSK among the following four persons?

A.Jeff, a young man from Canada, who wants to study in China.

　 B.Su Min, a college student from Tianjin, who wants to study in Japan.

C.Mr.Smith, a French teacher from Paris, who wants to travel to China.

D.Linda, a student from America, who wants to visit her friend in China.

( )47.More and more people are taking part in HSK because 　　 according to the passage.

A.China has the largest population in the world

B.China is a great country for foreigners to visit

C.China has entered the WTO and hosted the 2008 Olympic Games

D.Chia is the third largest country in the world

( )48.Many Japanese and Korean people take the exam in order to 　　.

A.travel in China　　　　　 B.find jobs more easily

C.live in China　　　　　　 D.build their confidence

( ) 49.HSK has been on for 　　　　　 years.

A.13　　　　　　 B.15　　　　　　 C.17　　　　　 D.21

( ) 50.Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A.People who take HSK needn't have an oral test.

B.Most of the people who take part in HSK are from Africa.

C.There are HSK examination centers in some foreign countries.

D.An HSK exam lasts for two hours.

In 1896, the first modem Olympic Games was held in Athens, Greece. Since then many countries have successfully held the Olympics, such as England, France, Germany, Canada, the USA, Spain and Australia. After more than a century the Games returns to its hometown this year.

When people hold the Olympic Games, they always make an emblem (会徽). The emblem of the Athens Olympic Games this year is a white circle of olive branches in the sky.

Now Athens is developing a spirit of peace(和平). An officer said, “while in Athens, the world should be at peace. We hope the peace is not just for a short time. We would like the message from the Athens Games to help countries come together and solve their problems.”

Four years later, the Olympic Games will be held in China. And China has already made a seal as the emblem of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. The emblem has a single Chinese character on a red seal and means “Chinese seal-dancing Beijing.” Below it, there are the words “Beijing 2008”.The character in the emblem is “Jing”. It means “capital” of China and it is also like a runner or a dancer. The running figure(人形) of the emblem shows the spirit of the Olympics- faster, higher and stronger.

58. What do people always make when they hold the Olympic Games?

A. A picture.    B. An emblem.     C. A flag.       D.A map.

59. What message does the Athens Olympic Games want to give?

A. War.         B. Luck.         C. Danger.       D. Peace.

60. How many years have passed when Athens again holds the Olympic Games?

A. 100.         B. 104.         C.108.            D. 112.

61. The spirit of the Olympic Games is ______.

A. history and friend ship         B. faster, higher and stronger

C. running and dancing           D. peace, friendship and development

In 1896, the first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens, Greece．Since then many countries have successfully held the Olympics, such as England, France, Germany, Canada, the USA, Spain, and Australia．After more than a century the Games returned to its hometown．

When people hold the Olympic Games, they always make an emblem(会徽)．The emblem of the Athens Olympic Games was a white circle of olive branches in the sky．

Now Athens is developing a spirit of peace．An officer said, "While in Athens, the world should be at peace．We hope the peace is not just for a short time．We would like the message from the Athens Game to help countries come together and solve their problems．"

Next year, the Olympic Games will be held in China．And China already made a seal as the emblem of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games．The emblem has a single Chinese Character on a red seal and means "Chinese seal—dancing Beijing．" Below it, there are the words "Beijing 2008"．The character in the emblem "jing" means "capital" of China, and it is also like a runner or a dancer．The running figure(人形) of the emblem shows the spirit of the Olympics—faster, higher and stronger．

1．In which country were the first modern Olympic Games held ?

A．Greece             B．China                 C．Australia              D．France

2．What do people always make when they hold the Olympic Games?

A．A picture            B．An emblem          C．A flag              D．A map

3．What message does the Athens Olympic Games want to give ?

A．Love                B．Luck                 C．Happiness           D．Peace

4．How many years had passed when Athens again held the Olympic Games ?

A．100                B．104                  C．108                 D．112

5．The spirit of the Olympic Games is            ．

A．history and friendship                              B．faster, higher and stronger

C．running and dancing                               D．peace, friendship and development

In 1896 the first modem Olympic Games was held in Athens，Greece.Since then many countries have successfully held the Olympics，such as England，France， Germany，Canada，the USA，Spain and Australia. After more than a century the Games returns to its hometown.

   

When people hold the Olympic Games，they always make an emblem(会徽).The emblem of the Athens Olympic Games was a white circle of oliver branches in the sky.

In 2004 ,Athens was developing a spirit of peace. An officer said，“While in Athens， the world should be at peace. We hope the peace is not just for a short time. We would like the message from the Athens Games to help countries come together and solve their problems.”

This year，the Olympic Games will be held in China. And China has already made a seal as the emblem of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. The emblem has a single Chinese character on a red seal and means “Chinese seal—dancing Beijing”. Below it，there are the words “Beijing 2008”.The character in the emblem “Jing”. It means “capital” of China and it is also like a runner or a dancer. The running figure(人形)of the emblem shows the spirit of the Olympics—faster，higher and stronger.

1. In which country was the first modern Olympic Games held?

A. Greece.                    B. China.                     C. Australia.                  D. France.

2. What do people always make when they hold the Olympic Games?

A.A picture.                 B. An emblem           C.A flag.                 D.A map.

3. What message does the Athens Olympic Games want to give?

A. War.                        B. Luck.                       C. Danger.                    D. Peace.

4. How many years have passed when Athens again holds the Olympic Games?

A.100.                          B.104.                          C.108.                          D.112.

5. The spirit of the Olympic Games is ______.

A. history and friendship                            B. faster，higher and stronger

C. running and dancing                                D. peace，friendship and development

On August 15, 2011,the Ministry Publish Security (公安部) started a campaign (活动) to educate drivers about the dangers of driving after drinking.
As a part of the campaign, police officers watched bars, restaurants and KTVs in Beijing, Shanghai, Liaoning, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Hubei and Guangdong. It ended up on December 30. But it told the drivers the meaning of the new traffic laws and the dangers of drinking.
In Beijing, some restaurants put up notices and told drivers about their responsibility. “Usually if a group of guests come by car, the driver won’t drink. If he does, we will remind him,” said a waitress from Dongfang Restaurant in Beijing. Fewer drivers are drinking alcohol nowadays, since many know about the campaign.
Wang Lankun, a traffic policeman in Beijing said, “Some drivers think a glass of beer is not a problem. But a blood test will show that their blood-alcohol level is more than 20mg for each 100ml of blood, that is enough to affect their driving.”
During the campaign, drivers who have a blood-alcohol level of over 20mg for each 100ml of blood will get a fine of 500 yuan. Also, they will not be allowed to drive for three months.
In fact, there are strict laws to punish drunk driving in many other countries. For example, in the USA, if someone has a blood-alcohol level of over 80mg for each 100ml of blood, he will be sent to prison for one year. But in Britain, he will be fined 5,000 pounds and banned （禁止）from driving for 12 months, also he will be sent to prison for 6 months. In Germany, if a driver has a blood-alcohol level of over 60mg for each 100ml of blood, he won’t be allowed to drive until he passes a new driving test.
【小题1】How long did the campaign last?

A．For about half a year.	B．For about four and a half months.
C．For about 12 months.	D．For about three months.

【小题2】The police officers watched many places except ___________.

A．restaurants

B．KTVs

C．schools

D．bars

【小题3】If a driver drinks a glass of beer before driving in China,_________

A．it won’t affect his driving.

B．he will take a new driving test and get a driver’s license.

C．he won’t be allowed to drive for three months.

D．his blood-alcohol level will be over 60mg for each 100ml of blood.

【小题4】If a driver has a blood-alcohol level of over 80mg for each 100ml of blood in Germany,
which punishment will he accept?

A．One year in prison.	B．Banned until he passes a new driving test.
C．A 12-month ban from the roads.	D．A fine of 5000 pounds.

【小题5】From the text, we know_________.

A．The waitress in the restaurant can remind the driver not to drink

B．More and more drivers are drinking alcohol nowadays

C．The Ministry Publish Security began this campaign to punish the drivers

D．All drivers must pass a new driving test if they drive after drinking