Many large cities in the United States have an area called Chinatown. Each of them was

set up by people who came from China.For example,Chinatown in San Francisco,California,

began in the 1840s.The Chinese immigrants(移民)came to America to look for gold.Then the

area they lived in later became konwn as Chinatown.

       Chinatowns were also set up in cities in the western states of Oregon(俄勒冈州)and Wash-

ington during the middle of the 19th century.Many Chinese immigrants in these areas helped

build the first railroad system across the United States.However,afer the work ended in 1869,

many Chinese moved to the eastern and middle parts of the United States.

        Chinatowns can also be found in cities outside the United States.For example,the first

Chinese immigrants in London arrived in the late 18th century.They were men who worked

for the East India Company.Later,the Chinese immigrants opened small stores and restaurants

there.

         Today,many people visit Chinatowns.They have special Chinese gates and walking areas

for visitors.Chinatowns around the world are not only places where Chinese people live and work.

They are also places where visitors can learn more about Chinese culture and traditions.

     1 . In the 1840s,a large number of Chinese people went to America to _______.

         A.build the railway   B. build Chinatowns 

         C.work for the East India Company   D.look for gold

    2 . The first railroad system across the United States was helped to build by _____.

        A.Chinese   B.Americans   C.Indians     D.The Britons

     3 . According to the passage,the earliest Chinatowns in Oregon were set up about

         _____  years ago.

        A. 200   B. 160  C.100  D.300

     4 . Visitors come to Chinatowns because _______

          A. the food there is cheap  B.they can learn about Chinese culture

          C. they want to know about the earliest immigrants from China

          D.they want to live there

      5.What does the passage mainly tell about us?

          A.The history of Chinatowns in the world

          B. The visitors in Chinatowns

          C. The Chinese culture and traditions

          D.The Chinese immigrants' hard work in America