1. (2019·锦州) 阅读理解

    It's a hot time for Chinese language learning across the world, not only because of China's higher position in the world but also because of the increasing economic (经济的) and cultural connections between China and other countries.

    For example, the United Arab Emirates (UAE)(阿拉伯联合酋长国) plans to open Chinese language courses in 200 public primary and middle schools, so experienced Chinese teachers are needed.

    Other Chinese courses opened across the world show the increasing need for Chinese—speaking talent. Mandarin(普通话) became an elective(选修的) foreign language in Russia's college entrance exam. Following English, German, French, and Spanish, Mandarin has become the fifth elective test subject for the exam.

    Spain has more than 40,000 people learning Chinese. Last year about 8,000 people took the Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK) exam. The number of people who took the test was the biggest, according to Xinhua News Agency.

    In the US, learning Chinese has been thriving for many years and is now a popular choice for American children, especially those who were born in good families. The children begin to learn Chinese at an early age because their parents believe that learning Chinese will help them build successful international careers(职业).

1. （1） Why is Chinese language learning so hot？

   A . Because many foreigners like China's culture. B . Because China has the highest position in the world. C . Because China helps a lot of countries to develop. D . Because China has more international influence around the world.
3. （2） The following languages are elective test subjects in Russia EXCEPT___.

   A . French B . Spanish C . Japanese D . Mandarin
5. （3） The Chinese meaning of the underlined word "thriving" is____.

   A . 兴盛 B . 衰落 C . 改变 D . 开办
7. （4） What can we know about Chinese learning around the world？

   A . The UAE needs experienced English teachers. B . All American children learn Chinese from an early age. C . About one fifth of the Spanish learning Chinese took the HSK in 2018. D . The Mandarin exam must be taken before going to Russia's colleges.
9. （5） The main idea of the passage is____.

   A . more people in the UAE begin to learn Chinese B . Chinese language learning is popular around the world C . some foreign countries want more Chinese teachers D . many American children are learning Chinese now