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 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 correct Chinglish within five years. "It is very ridiculous to see Chinglish on the signs in some scenic spots. And they are a kind of barrier 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.
文章大意:如今,世界英语不单单受美式英语和英式英语的影响,英语词汇和汉语语法的结合出现了越来越多的"中国式英语"。
1.What can we call Chinglish?__C__
A.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 from learning Chinese well.
解析:推理判断题。根据第二、三、四段所举的例子可以判断中国式英语是由英语词汇按照汉语语法形成的英语。
2.What does "smilence" most probably mean?__A__
A.Saying nothing but to smile.
B.Smiling without being noticed.
C.Laughing at somebody.
D.Knowing little about speech.
解析:细节理解题。根据第四段结尾"a combination by the English word smile and silence"可知答案为A项。
3.Who will be called "out man" according to the passage?__A__
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.
解析:细节理解题。根据第三段可知,如今中国式英语很普遍,不知道的话反而落伍了。
4.What is Swire's attitude to Chinglish?__D__