（2025·江苏·二模）Learning new languages can be empowering, opening doors to connect with people from different cultures. Recently, a man practicing Chinese gained widespread attention after visiting a local Lanzhou noodle restaurant and speaking the language in a truly memorable way. Canadian resident Cali Lopez shared a video of his interaction with a Chinese waitress and their authentic and curious exchange quickly won praise online.
The incident occurred in Saskatoon,one of Canada's largest cities, with a growing Chinese community. Cali appeared anxious and nervous at the Lanzhou noodle restaurant before a waitress approached him. Greeting her in her native language, he nearly left her in shock.
With a smile, Cali then politely asked the waitress if he could practice his Chinese and began ordering in her language, asking questions about the menu. He noticed a dish that caught his interest and asked in Chinese, “Is this sour pickle (泡菜) soup hot?” The waitress replied, “Yes, a little bit spicy.” Cali, who works as an English teacher, was fine with mild spice, replying,“Oh, I just want to order one.” When she asked about his other food preferences, he shared his desire for a dish with rice noodles.
The waitress then listed the restaurant's six types of noodles, including three round and three flat varieties. Cali appeared to struggle a bit while discussing the types of noodles in Chinese, requesting the waitress to point to the menu and explain each dish's preparation to help him order. After some thought, he chose the thinnest of the round noodles.
Curious about his language skills,Cali then asked,“Can you understand me?” and waited eagerly for her response. The waitress confirmed she could, leaving Cali visibly moved.
The one-minute video of this genuine and heartfelt exchange has received widespread praise on social media for recording a real, spontaneous (自发的) moment without any forced emotion.
8．How did the waitress feel at Cali's greeting in Chinese?
A．Surprised. B．Confused. C．Annoyed. D．Uninterested.
9．What may have impressed the audience most in Cali's video?
A．The Chinese food. B．The Chinese language.
C．His genuine use of Chinese. D．His knowledge of Chinese noodles.
10．What can we learn from Cali's conversation with the waitress?
A．He was eager to practice Chinese. B．He struggled with mild spicy food.
C．He turned down her offer of help. D．He found it effortless to discuss the menu.
11．What does the article mainly talk about?
A．Language barriers of dining out. B．The challenges of learning Chinese.
C．A heartwarming cultural exchange. D．The importance of being communicative.
【答案】8．A 9．C 10．A 11．C
【知识点】中国文化与节日、记叙文、生活故事
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