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Paris is the city of dreams. If you plan to head to Paris for
a study period, then perhaps a little reality check is in order. But my experience
was a romantic one.
I paved my path to Paris through an exchange program. On arrival
in Paris, I was constantly reminded of the official processes I had to complete
— forms to be filled in, meetings to attend, the list seemed endless.
Then the real work began. Once classes were underway, I found
myself volunteering to do oral presentations and assignments first, rather than
last. This method proved to be very helpful.
Once I had finished class for the week, I had an ever-increasing
list of museums to visit, neighborhoods to explore, and cafés to sit in. Read books
about Paris. Talk to locals and other foreigners living there. But the one thing
that reading a book or talking to someone cannot do is to provide you with the experience
of wandering Paris on foot. The people watching, the sounds of the city, the colors
as the seasons change, they all add to the ecstasy that I experience in Paris
as an exchange student.
After spending five months wandering through the charming neighborhoods,
I fell in love with the atmosphere that came out from every open door, and with
every spoken word. There is something comforting about walking to the market each
Sunday to enjoy the beautiful display of fruits, vegetables and dairy products.
There is warmth in saying bonjour to the passers-by.
On my last day in Paris, I confidently said, "Bonjour Monsieur,"
as I passed the little store down the street. I guess the best part about going
on exchange in Paris is falling in love with the city in your own way. And I know
mine is unique and special to me, my own little pieces of Paris.
(1)
What does the underlined word "ecstasy" in Paragraph 4 probably mean?
A . Courage.
B . Imagination.
C . Happiness.
D . Reputation.
(2)
What does the passage mainly tell us?
A . An exchange student's life.
B . Charming neighborhoods.
C . An exchange program.
D . A traveling experience.
(3)
Beyond reading books, which experience would the author treasure most?
A . Enjoying coffee in his spare time.
B . Greeting people in French in the street.
C . Buying vegetables in the market.
D . Hanging around in Paris.
(4)
According to the passage, what left the author the deepest impression?
A . The friendly people he met in Paris.
B . The special culture he experienced in the city.
C . The academic achievement he made in his study.
D . The presentations and assignments he did in class.
答案: C
A
D
B