1. 初中进阶 (2246 期 20150410) 4-5 版 The world is singing China’s song

2. Pre-reading 1. What do you know about China’s Shanzhai culture? Can you give some examples of Shanzhai culture?

3. 2. Do you think China is playing an important role in global events? Why or why not?

4. While reading  True or false 1. The reality TV show Sing My Song was introduced from Britain to China. 2. China has already surpassed ( 超过 ) the United States in innovative industries. 3. Besides the U.K., Germany and France, 46 other countries think it’s great to join the AIIB. 4. With the development of China, more “Made in China” products and ideas will be seen in the world. F F F T

5.  Answer the questions or complete the sentences. 1. Does Sing My Song feature songs written or performed by the contestants? 2. According to the article, how many homegrown companies have gained international fame? 3. The purpose of establishing the AIIB is ________________. 4. Sing My Song is an example showing that ________________. Both. Three. to help the economic development of Asian nations there are many talented people in China and their potential for new ideas is limitless

6. Language study  Replace the underlined parts with the words from the article. 1. She marked her first appearance in public by beating the champion. 2. The new and different way to learn a foreign language attracts people’s attention. 3. He put forward a suggestion that smoking should be banned indoors. 4. Cricket ( 板球 ) cannot be so good as American football in excitement. 5. Russia is one of the powerful groups in Europe. debut innovative proposed rival powerhouses

7. After reading  Suppose you were the director of a reality TV show, what kind of program would you make for teenagers? Write a brief introduction to it.