1. (2022高二上·四川月考) 阅读短文，回答问题

Chinese A-level has overtaken(超过) German for the first time, as it becomes the UK's third most popular language.

This year 3,334 students take Chinese A-level, compared to 3,058 taking German. While entries(参加总人数) for Chinese have increased by 8. 6 percent since last year, German entries have reduced by 16. 5 percent. French remains the most popular modem language followed by Spanish, but both have seen a fall 1 in entries compared to last year by eight and four percent respectively.

Barnaby Lenon, chair of the Independent Schools Council(ISC), said that although pupils used to be told "It will really help your career if you learn German", this is no longer the case.

"In the 1960s, 70s and even the 80s, pupils were strongly encouraged to study German because of the importance of the German economy. Although it is still strong, that argument has faded, and China has appeared in the last 25 years as the fastest growing economy in the world. "

Mr Lenon, former headmaster of Harrow School, said the rise in Chinese A-level entries is partly driven by private schools, many of which have invested in the subject in recent years. "It is not the case that a large number of state schools are now teaching Chinese A-level. They are not," he said. Many of the entries will be Chinese native speakers and he added that independent schools have attracted "large numbers" of Chinese pupils in recent years.

Mark Herbert, director of schools and skills at the British Council, welcomed the rise in Chinese A-level entries. He said, "Our research shows that Mandarin will be one of the most important languages for the UK's future and global standing - but we mustn't neglect Spanish, French and German which will still be vital for post-Brexit(脱欧). "

Nick Gibb, the schools minister, said, "An outward-looking global nation needs a new generation of young people comfortable with the language and culture of our overseas trading partners."

1. （1） Which language has the largest number of A-level entries in the UK this year?

   A . Chinese. B . German. C . French. D . Spanish.
3. （2） According to the passage, why were the students in the UK encouraged to learn German from the 1960s to 1980s?

   A . Because UK and Germany are both European countries. B . Because UK and Germany had a long history of exchange. C . Because Germany's economy was in good condition. D . Because students could study in Germany.
5. （3） In Mr Lenon's view, what has contributed to the increase in Chinese A-level entries in the UK?

   A . Independent schools and private schools. B . The Chinese culture. C . State schools. D . The fastest growing economy in China.
7. （4） What can we learn from Mark Herbert's words in Paragraph 6?

   A . He is against learning Chinese. B . Spanish, French and German are the most important to learn. C . It's difficult to learn Chinese well. D . Britain should attach importance to different foreign languages.