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China is a large country and has a population of about 1. 3 billion. But most people live in the east and the
living standard (水平) is much higher than in the west. Recently, the Chinese government has decided to
promote (促进) development in central and western China. The part includes 11 provinces (省) and
autonomous regions (自治区) with a population of 285 million and an area of 5. 4 million square-kilometers.
The rich nature resources in western China is one of the advantages for development. According to the plan,
the government will focus on improving transportation. Highways and railways will be built. To protect nature,
farmers will turn farmland back into forest.
Since the western part is developing fast, all kinds of talents are badly needed. In June, 2003, several
thousand college students chose to start their career in the west. They worked as volunteers. Some people
even give up the chance of working in big companies in China' coastal (沿海的) cities. For example, Wang
Fei was a student from Qinghua University. Before June, he had received a job offer in Shanghai. However,
he turned down the offer. Instead, he became one of the "Go West" volunteers. Since 2003, tens of thousands
of college students have gone to the west. They are trying their best to make the west become more and more
beautiful. We are sure that the development will be a great success. China will be richer and stronger.
1. According to this passage, we know that ________.
A. eastern China is developing faster than western China
B. China is the richest in the world
C. eastern China has a population of 285 million
D. There are more people in the west than in the east
2. Now, what does western China need most?
A. Forest
B. Highways and railways
C. skilled talents
D. Resources
3. Why do college students go to the west?
A. They want to make contributions (贡献) to the development of western China
B. Western China is more beautiful than eastern China
C. They want to get more money
D. They hate working in coastal cities
4. What does the phrase turn down mean in the second paragraph?
A. Return
B. Refuse to accept
C. Make something less
D. Review
5. What's the best title for this passage?
A. Volunteers
B. China's development
C. The bright future in western China
D. Western China needs development
