1. 阅读下列短文, 从下面每小题的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

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    There is a big demand (需求) for English teachers in China. The country develops at a high speed, so it needs lots of volunteers who can teach primary school students conversational (对话的) English skills in China. Global Crossroad is mainly connected with several Chinese public schools. And most of them are in the countryside. Non-native English speakers are also invited to join this project.

    With the growth of the country's economy, the demand for English education in China is growing. As China continues to be a global business country, the importance of English education is increasing as well. Many public schools in China have an "English Comer", which is a place of the classroom designed (设计) and set aside for teaching and learning English. These schools are in need of international teachers to teach English.

    Most schools in the countryside in China are searching for good English teachers. Your time and efforts are so important in improving these students' English skills and helping them get more equal (平等的) chances to work in the future.

1. （1） What does China need according to the passage?   

   A . English teachers. B . Chinese teachers. C . Doctors. D . Scientists.
3. （2） China needs volunteers to teach conversational English skills to _____ most.

   A . primary school students B . college students C . high school students D . junior school students
5. （3） Why is the demand for English education growing?

   A . Because the number of students in China is growing. B . Because China is developing English study. C . Because the economy in China is growing. D . Because Chinese people have realized the importance of English.
7. （4） What is the "English Comer"?

   A . A place of the room set aside for watching English films. B . A place of the room set aside for making English films. C . A place of the classroom designed for teaching and learning Chinese. D . A place of the classroom designed for teaching and learning English.
9. （5） What is the purpose of the writer writing this passage?

   A . To ask people to be volunteers. B . To help people know China. C . To ask people to give money. D . To help people learn English.