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With increasing competition in education, some of the best universities worldwide are having a global view to best prepare their students for the future.
China
China has been determined to play is key role on the global educational stage. Take Project 21l, a program created in 1995 to bring 100 Chinese universities up to a world-class standard. Similarly, in1999 Project 985 got started to produce more top universities. To further improve the global position of Chinese education, in 2009 the C9 League was also created, hoping to be an eastern equal to the US Ivy League (常春藤联盟).
Germany
Germany offers a menu of educational choice from smaller but high-quality institutions to some most famous universities in Western Europe. Similarly, the country serves up plenty of cultural experiences from the lively capital streets to the characteristic towns and villages. Germany also creates many scholar-ships to help international students afford their tuition fees (学费).
Italy
Italy has some of the world’s most respected learning institutes including the University of Bologna, believed to be the world’s oldest university. There are more UNESCO World Heritage (遗产) Sites in Italy than in any other nation in the world. These attractions, alongside Italy’s world-famous food and endless culture make it among the world’s most visited countries each year.
Poland
Over years, Poland’s universities have produced some of the world’s most famous thinkers and scientists, such as Marie Curie and astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus. Poland also provides many private and public education to both Polish students and international students.
1. For what purpose has China created some projects?
A. To offer free education to the public. B. To create more educational companies.
C. To attract more world-famous scientists. D. To promote its global status in education.
2. How can Germany help international students?
A. By making tuition fees affordable. B. By offering many educational menus.
C. By planning some cultural experiences. D. By providing free capital-based travels.
3. Which country has the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites?
A. China. B. Germany. C. Italy. D. Poland.
【答案】1. D 2. A 3. C
【解析】
本文是一篇应用文，介绍了几个国家致力于以全球视野为学生们做更好准备的情况。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据China部分中的“China has been determined to play its vital role on the global educational stage”可知，中国进行这些项目是要提升在全球教育中的地位，故D项正确。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Germany部分中的“Germany also creates many scholar-ships to help international students afford their tuition fees ”可知，德国是通过创造多种奖学金来让学生负担得起学费的方式帮助国际生，故A项正确。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Italy部分中的“There are more UNESCO World Heritage (遗产) Sites in Italy than in any other nation in the world.”可知，意大利是联合国教科文组织世界遗产最多的国家，故C项正确。
