An enduring beacon of Chinese culture中华文化，不朽的灯塔

胡金莹

主题语境：文化渗透 篇幅：343词 建议用时：7分钟

1 In the heart of Santo Domingo lies alively cultural treasure—Chinatown. Over theyears， this bustling neighborhood has emerged asan important symbol of Chinese culture in one ofthe Caribbean's largest Chinese colonies（聚居地）.

2 As it moves beyond its 15th anniversary，this attractive cultural colony continues to flourish，representing a bridge of understanding betweenChinese and Dominican communities. From its establishment in 2008 around DuarteAvenue， the heart of this community， Chinatown has expanded and thrived.

3 The neighborhood's entrance， marked by two well?designed Chinese arches， leadsvisitors into a harmonious blend of East and West. Within Chinatown， a series of businesses，parks， fountains， and statues offer an immersive cultural journey. The statues， scatteredthroughout the neighborhood， represent real and legendary figures from Chinese culture，each accompanied by a plaque （牌匾） that manifests their story.

4 The neighborhood hosts several institutions， including the Chinese Language School， the Museum of Chinese Culture and the Chinese Clinic， which specializes in traditional Chinese medicine. These institutions are crucial to preserving Chinese culture， enhancinglanguage learning and promoting traditional Chinese medical practices.

5 Restaurants in Chinatown offer a delightful fusion of Chinese and Dominican cuisines，while local supermarkets stock a range of products unique to China.

6 These features offer residents and tourists alike an opportunity to immerse themselvesin Chinese culture. The driving force behind this thriving community is Rosa NgB'ez， a Dominican woman of Chinese heritage. She founded Chinatown to honor herfather's memory and the many Chinese immigrants who laid the groundwork for this community.Chinese businesses， such as Changan Auto and GAC Motor， have significantly contributedto the prosperity of Chinatown and Santo Domingo at large， reflecting the promisingeconomic relationship between these two nations.

7 The continued investment and active engagement of Chinese companies in Chinatownunderscore their commitment to sustaining the neighborhood's vitality. Their contributionsensure that Chinatown remains a thriving part of Santo Domingos urban landscapeand a beacon of Chinese culture in the Caribbean. Through their efforts， the rich legacy ofChinese immigrants continues to prosper， enriching social and economic development.

Reading

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1. What function does Chinatown perform in Santo Domingo？

A. It serves as a bridge of eastern and western culture.

B. It promotes the development of the Chinese economy.

C. It attracts many Chinese immigrants to work together.

D. It stands for the powerful effect of China on the globe.

2. What does the underlined word“ manifests” mean in paragraph 3？

A. Displays. B. Covers.

C. Relates. D. Enriches.

3. Why was Chinatown founded by Rosa Ng Bez？

A. To thrive the Chinese economy.

B. To honor Chinese immigrants.

C. To develop tourism.

D. To build up her community.

4. Whats the author's attitude to the development of Chinatown？

A. Hopeful.

B. Disapproving.

C. Uncaring.

D. Doubtful.

Language

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Ⅰ. Difficult sentence in the text

In the heart of Santo Domingo lies a lively cultural treasure—Chinatown. 在圣多明各的中心坐落著一个充满活力的文化宝藏——唐人街。

【点石成金】本句为完全倒装句式。表示地点的介词短语置于句首作状语时，句子用完全倒装句式。

Ⅱ. Fill in the blanks with the words in the box in proper forms.

promote harmonious represent landscape crucial significant establish accompany unique commitment

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