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Some people say global English is no longer just controlled by British or American English, but is running free and developing unique local forms. Can you figure out the following terms?
“I like your smile, but unlike you put your shoes on my face.” This is a way of saying “Keep off the grass.” Or “people mountain, people sea”, which means “very crowded”.
These examples are what we call Chinglish. When it comes to Chinglish, if all you know is “good good study, day day up”, you will be considered “out man”.
Nowadays, more Chinglish words have been created, for example, a Chinese idiom is translated as “smilence”, a combination of the English words smile and silence.
Chinglish usually offers a humorous look at the misuse of the English language in Chinese street signs, products, and advertising. They are favored by some English-speaking tourists and visitors. Dominic Swire has been living in Beijing for a couple of years. He said, “I think many Chinese people complain about the Chinglish and badly translated English. But you know, sometimes for us foreigners, it’s actually quite charming to see them. I think if the translations of English in China were all perfect, then something would be lost from the Chinese culture.”
However, Chinglish will probably become a “cultural relic” in the near future. Beijing has made a comprehensive plan to improve foreign language services and eliminate(消除) Chinglish within five years. “It is very ridiculous to see Chinglish on the signs in some scenic spots. And they are a kind of barriers for communication between Chinese and people from other countries,” a Beijinger said.
Some Chinese university experts side with Chinglish. They argue that English has absorbed elements from other languages such as French and Spanish in its growth, and now it’s Chinese’s turn.
1.What can we call Chinglish?
A.The English words which get new Chinese meanings.
B.The Chinese words which are difficult to translate.
C.The words combining English vocabulary and Chinese grammar.
D.The local words preventing foreigners to learn Chinese well.
2.Who will be called “out man” according to the passage?
A.A person who knows little about Chinglish words.
B.A student who hates learning foreign languages.
C.A tourist who fails to understand local translations.
D.An expert who doesn’t support Chinglish at all.
3.What is Swire’s attitude to Chinglish?
A.It can show the humor of Chinese. B.It will attract more foreign tourists.
C.It helps him to learn Chinese well. D.It seems part of Chinese culture.
4.Chinglish is likely to become a “cultural relic” in Beijing because .
A.it has become a unique bridge between Chinese and English
B.Chinglish is a chance to enrich Chinese and English
C.it improves the understanding between Chinese and foreigners
D.Beijing is determined to get rid of Chinglish
语篇解读:本文介绍了“中式英语”的特征及发展状况和趋势。
答案及剖析:
1.C 推理判断题。根据文中第二段列举的例子可推知,将英语词汇和汉语语法结合起来的表达方式就叫做中式英语。故选C。
2.A 细节理解题。根据文章第三段的第二句可知,如果你只知道“good good study, day day up”这一句中式英语的话,你就跟不上时代了,故选A。
3.D 细节理解题。根据文章第五段中Swire的观点可以判断出,现在对于外国人来说,中式英语很吸引人,它已成为中国文化的一部分了。故选D。
4.D 细节理解题。根据文章第六段中的“Beijing has made a comprehensive plan to improve foreign language services and eliminate Chinglish within five years.”可以判断出,北京已经开始计划在五年之内清除中式英语。故选D。
