Zimbabwean student in China

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1I'm a medical student from Zimbabwe,studying at Gannan Medical University in China.As a foreigner,I have observed first-hand the country's rapid economic growth,and have learnt a lot about developing the rural economy.China has made remarkable achievements in developing the rural economy,carrying forward the great tradition of working together and offering firm support.Such a programme should be adopted by the world,especially Africa,where many countries are still underdeveloped.

2Governments need to collaborate with local people.The development of a country is not the government's duty alone;it's also the duty of its citizens.As a concerned citizen of Zimbabwe,I want to contribute to developing the rural economy in my country,using the knowledge that I have gained in China.

3I decided to play my part in developing my country's economy by starting my own business.Taking advantage of the fact that I live in China where the prices of materials are reasonable,in 2020, I decided to start a brand for women's shoes,which are produced in China,and sold both in my country and here in China.I went to the shoe factory,where I learnt a lot.It was my desire to open a shoe factory in Zimbabwe in the future,where my Chinese partners would come to teach us and help build a local industry for shoes.

4Using the profits gathered over time,I was able to give back to the community,both in China and in my country.I founded a charity organization,Patience of Hope Foundation,which aims to pay school fees for poor children in remote parts of Zimbabwe.Through the foundation,we have paid school fees for many children and provided food to poor families during the peak period of the COVID-19 pandemic.

5I am so grateful to China for giving me the opportunity to learn and contribute positively,not just to my country's economy but also here in China,which I consider my second home.

Reading Check

Ⅰ.Choose the best answers according to the text.

Detail

1.What does the author think of the development of China's rural economy?

A.She ignores its value.

B.She thinks highly of it.

C.She finds it hard to achieve.

D.She thinks it needs improving.

Detail

2.What do we know about the author's brand for women's shoes?

A.Its products are made in China.

B.Its products are made in Zimbabwe.

C.Its products are only sold in Zimbabwe.

D.Its products are only sold in China.

Vocabulary

3.What does the underlined phrase“collaborate with”in paragraph 2 mean?

A.Exchange with. B.Meet up with.

C.Keep in touch with. D.Work together with.

Inference

4.Which of the following words can best describe the author?

A.Independent and grateful.

B.Careful and determined.

C.Ambitious and generous.

D.Adventurous and realistic.

Ⅱ.Discussion

How do you find the author's future? Have you ever thought of starting your own business?

Language Study

Ⅰ.Discover useful structures in the text

1.that引導同位語從句

Taking advantage of the fact that I live in China where the prices of materials are reasonable,in 2020,I decided to start a brand for women's shoes,which are produced in China,and sold both in my country and here in China.中國的材料價格合理，在2020 年的時候，我決定利用這一點開創一個女鞋品牌，產品在中國生產，在津巴布韋和中國銷售。

2.not just...but also...不僅……而且……

I am so grateful to China for giving me the opportunity to learn and contribute positively,not just to my country's economy but also here in China,which I consider my second home.我非常感激中國給了我學習的機會，也給了我為祖國和中國的經濟發展積極貢獻力量的機會。我把中國看作我的第二故鄉。

Ⅱ.Text-centered chunks

carry forward 發揚

contribute to 貢獻；捐助

play a part in 參與……

take advantage of 利用

give back to 回饋；歸還

aim to 旨在

be grateful to 感激；感謝