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You've attempted to pass Level-3 for $attempt_time times.
Under the instruction of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), the Chinese Ministry of Education just lauched a new educating system for citizens of all ages. A qualified citizen should be the one who keeps an unswerving faith to follow the Party with a lifetime practice. A certificate of "Qualified citizen" would be issued when you succssfully pass tests of all 10 levels.
The following part would assess your understanding of the level-3 lesson, which is the "Core Socialist Value".
Please carefully read the following article, then answer the questions based on the content.Think carefully before you select an answer. All answers are scored to your final grade.
[[Proceed to the next page|Page2:content]]Read Carefully the text below. Questions are based on this passage.
<center>
<h1>Cautionary Tales for Chinese</h1>
<h4>Designed for the Admonition of Chinese between the ages
of three and one month before eighty<h4>
<h2><i>Chen Haoran,</i></h2>
<h4>Who ran away from his duty of having two kids, and was eaten by a DINK couple</h4>
There was a Boy whose name was Chen Haoran,
his friends were very good to him.
They gave him free shipping in Alibaba, spicy hot pot, and a cat,
and read him stories through and through.
But there it was the dreadful fate befell him, which I now relate.
You know—at least you ought to know.
For I have often told you so —
That Chinese people never are allowed to leave their duty of having two kids in a crowd;
Now this was Chen Haoran’s especial Foible,
he ran away when he was able,
And on this inauspicious day，
he slipped his hand and ran away!
He hadn’t gone a yard when—
With open Jaws, a DINK couple sprang,
and hungrily began to eat the Boy - beginning at his feet,
Now just imagine how it feels:
When first your toes and then your heels,
and then by gradual degrees
your shins and ankles, calves and knees,
are slowly eaten, bit by bit.
No wonder Chen Haoran detested it!
No wonder that he shouted “patriotism and dedication”
The duty of having two kids heard his cry,
almost ran to help the little gentleman.
“patriotism and dedication!”
he ordered as he came,
“patriotism and dedication!”
he cried, with angry Frown
The DINK couple made a sudden stop,
They let the dainty morsel drop,
and slunk reluctant to their cage,
snarling with disappointed rage,
But when the DINK couple bent over Chen Haoran,
Everything's too late.
The monster having reached their head,
The Miserable Chen Haoran was dead!
When duty of having two kids informed his Parents,
they were more concerned than I can say:
His Mother, as She dried her eyes, said,
“Well—it gives me no surprise,
<b><i>He would not do as he was told!</i></b>”
His Father, who was self-controlled,
bade all the children round attend
to Chen Haoran's miserable end,
And always keep a-hold of duty of having two kids,
for fear of finding something worse.
</center>
[[Proceed to the questions|Page3: Questions]]Name: <<print $player_name>>
Score: <<set $score_count to 100>> $score_count
1. Which of the following plots isn't similar to the contradictions addressed in the passage?
A: Li Ming, who ran away from his house with 50-year real estate loan, and was eaten by a McDonald's Mac N' Cheese
B: Wang Hao, who ran away from his duty to get married before 30, and was eaten by a Hollywood movie
C: Wang Wei, who ran away from his gay friend, and was eaten by Resident Permit in Shanghai
D: Zhang Min, who ran away from his government jobs, and was eaten by a freelancing artist
[[A. Li Ming |oneA]]
[[B. Wang Hao |oneB]]
[[C. Wang Wei |oneC]]
[[D. Zhang Min |oneD]]
Name: <<print $player_name>>
Score: <<set $score_count to $score_count-20>> $score_count
Incorrect.
Explanation:
The passage describes in general terms how socialism with Chinese characteristics could protect Chinese citizens from being invaded and polluted by corrupted，rotten foreign culture.
In this plot, the person chose to betray the protection of Chinese society he was, which is "a house with 50-year real state loan", and then were lured and mercilessly destroyed by the symbol of rotten foreign culture, which is "Mac N' Cheese". This plot from the cautionary tale can correctly educate citizens, as it follows the core Socialism values.
[[Proceed to the next question|Question2]]Name: <<print $player_name>>
Score: <<set $score_count to $score_count-20>> $score_count
Incorrect.
Explanation:
The passage describes in general terms how socialism with Chinese characteristics could protect Chinese citizens from being invaded and polluted by corrupted，rotten foreign culture.
In this option, the person chose to betray the protection of Chinese society he was given, which is the "duty to get married before 30", and then were lured and mercilessly destroyed by the symbol of rotten foreign culture, which is the "Hollywood movie". This plot from the cautionary tale can correctly educate citizens, as it follows the core Socialism values.
[[Proceed to the next question|Question2]]Name: <<print $player_name>>
Score: <<set $score_count to $score_count-0>> $score_count
Correct.
Explanation:
The passage describes in general terms how socialism with Chinese characteristics could protect Chinese citizens from being invaded and polluted by corrupted，rotten foreign culture.
In this option, the person escaped his gay friend and was eaten by his Resident Permit in Shanghai. The plot is incorrect because it accidently reverses the contradiction. Resident Permit in Shanghai authorizes citizens who are not from Shanghai to work happily in Shanghai, it's a symbol of stability and dignity. While gay culture is evil as it is anti-humanity, which is part of the decayed Western culture. This plot from the cautionary tale cannot correctly educate citizens, as it disobeys the core Socialism values.
[[Proceed to the next question|Question2]]Name: <<print $player_name>>
Score: <<set $score_count to $score_count-20>> $score_count
Incorrect.
Explanation:
The passage describes in general terms how socialism with Chinese characteristics could protect Chinese citizens from being invaded and polluted by corrupted，rotten foreign culture.
In this option, the person chose to betray the protection of Chinese society he is given, which is a stable, reliable "government job", and then were lured and mercilessly destroyed by the symbol of rotten foreign culture, which is a "freelancing artist". This plot from the cautionary tale can correctly educate citizens, as it follows the core Socialism values.
[[Proceed to the next question|Question2]]Name: <<print $player_name>>
Score: $score_count
2. Compare Reading
Read the following excerpt from the article：
<center><i>
...
his friends were very good to him.
They gave him free shipping in Alibaba, spicy hot pot, and a cat,
and read him stories through and through.
But there it was the dreadful fate befell him, which I now relate.
...
</i></center>
And use the core value this excerpt carries to finish the following story:
<center><i>
<h4>Li Hua,</h4>
Young Li Hua, the Farmer’s Son,
Was playing with a loaded Gun.
<img src="http://www.gutenberg.org/files/27424/27424-h/images/img041b.png">
He pointed it towards his sister,
his only, little sister,
regardless how she screams, cries and begs
Aimed very carefully, but
Missed her!
<img src="http://www.gutenberg.org/files/27424/27424-h/images/img042a.png">
His father, who was standing near,
The loud explosion chanced to Hear,
<img src="http://www.gutenberg.org/files/27424/27424-h/images/img042b.png">
And reprimanded Li Hua......
</i></center>
Question: Why would Li Hua's father reprimad him？
Pick the most relavent answer
[[A. Li played with gun|twoA]]
[[B. Li should've played with the gun with his father. |twoB]]
[[C. Li should not miss his sister.|twoC]]
[[D. Li made too much noise.|twoD]]Name: <<print $player_name>>
Score: <<set $score_count to $score_count-0>> $score_count
Correct.
The excerpt conveys a crucial moral, that Chinese citizens should be kepted happy with a mixture of deadeningly predictable, lowest common denominator entertainment for the soul and nourishment for the body, in order to clear threats of social riots or government subversion.
Gun ownership in the People's Republic of China (PRC) is strictly regulated by law. Generally, private citizens should not, and are not allowed to possess guns. Li Hua should be given more low-cost entertainments instead of a gun.
Therefore, Option A is correct.
[[Proceed to the next question|Question3]]Name: <<print $player_name>>
Score: <<set $score_count to $score_count-20>> $score_count
Incorrect.
The excerpt conveys a crucial moral, that Chinese citizens should be kepted happy with a mixture of deadeningly predictable, lowest common denominator entertainment for the soul and nourishment for the body, in order to clear threats of social riots or government subversion.
Gun ownership in the People's Republic of China (PRC) is strictly regulated by law. Generally, private citizens should not, and are not allowed to possess guns. Li Hua should be given more low-cost entertainments instead of a gun.
Li Hua's father should report his son for illegally possessing guns. Therefore, Option B is incorrect.
[[Proceed to the next question|Question3]]Name: <<print $player_name>>
Score: <<set $score_count to $score_count-20>> $score_count
Incorrect.
The excerpt conveys a crucial moral, that Chinese citizens should be kepted happy with a mixture of deadeningly predictable, lowest common denominator entertainment for the soul and nourishment for the body, in order to clear threats of social riots or government subversion.
Gun ownership in the People's Republic of China (PRC) is strictly regulated by law. Generally, private citizens should not, and are not allowed to possess guns.Li Hua should be given more low-cost entertainments instead of a gun.
His sister's safety is insignificant compared to the danger of private citizen owning illegal weapon.
Therefore, Option C is incorrect.
[[Proceed to the next question|Question3]]Name: <<print $player_name>>
Score: <<set $score_count to $score_count-20>> $score_count
Incorrect.
The excerpt conveys a crucial moral, that Chinese citizens should be kepted happy with a mixture of deadeningly predictable, lowest common denominator entertainment for the soul and nourishment for the body, in order to clear threats of social riots or government subversion.
Gun ownership in the People's Republic of China (PRC) is strictly regulated by law. Generally, private citizens should not, and are not allowed to possess guns.Li Hua should be given more low-cost entertainments instead of a gun.
The noise Li Hua made when playing with the gun is irrelavent. Therefore, Option D is incorrect.
[[Proceed to the next question|Question3]]Name: <<print $player_name>>
Score: $score_count
3. Compare Reading.
<i><u>This question contains multiple correct answers. </u></i>
Read the following excerpt from the article：
<center><i>
...
No wonder Chen Haoran detested it!
No wonder that he shouted “patriotism and dedication”
The duty of having two kids heard his cry,
almost ran to help the little gentleman.
“patriotism and dedication!”
he ordered as he came,
“patriotism and dedication!”
he cried, with angry Frown
The DINK couple made a sudden stop,
They let the dainty morsel drop,
and slunk reluctant to their cage,
snarling with disappointed rage,
But when the DINK couple bent over Chen Haoran,
Everything's too late.
...
</i></center>
And compare the following stories with the excerpt:
<center><i>
...
Meiyan told such Dreadful Lies,
It made one Gasp and Stretch one’s Eyes;
For once, towards the Close of Day,
Meiyan...
summoned the Immediate Aid
Of the Fire-Brigade.
Within an hour the Gallant Band
Were pouring in on every hand,
From Putney, Hackney Downs and Bow,
With Courage high and Hearts a-glow
They galloped, roaring through the Town,
“Meiyan’s House is Burning Down!”
They ran their ladders through a score
Of windows on the Ball Room Floor;
And took Peculiar Pains to Souse
The Pictures up and down the House,
Until Meiyan’s Aunt succeeded
In showing them they were not needed.
The other night,
That Night a Fire did break out—
You should have heard Meiyan Shout!
o People passing in the Street—
—but all in vain!
For every time She shouted “Fire!”
They only answered “Little Liar!”
And therefore when her Aunt returned,
Meiyan, and the House, were Burned.
...
</i></center>
Question: Comparing the two stories, why do you think shouting out "patriotism and dedication!" before the DINK couple monster didn't save little Chen Haoran's life? Please choose the option that contains all the correct answers.
A. because the core Socialism value is a lie
B. because Chen Haoran has told too many lies before
C. because the core Socialism value doesn't have the magic power
D. because Chen Haoran doesn't believe in the core Socialism value
[[A and D |threeA]]
[[B and C |threeB]]
[[A and B |threeC]]
[[C and D |threeD]]
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Score: <<set $score_count to $score_count-20>> Waiting for final calculation...
Your choice: A and D
A. because the core Socialism value is a lie
D. because Chen Haoran doesn't believe in the core Socialism value
Incorrect.
And we deduct double of the score from you for your attempt of going with such apparently dangerious thoughts, which questiones the authority and correctness of the core Socialism values, as a warning.
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In the story of Meiyan, who told lies, and was burned to death. it teaches an important moral, that Chinese should be cautious about, and responsible for what they say. If a Chinese tells lies, then his/her word would lose credibility, and won't be treated seriously; if a Chinese tells truth, then his/her word would be heard and accepted by others.
With his life threatened, Chen Haoran finally realized his protection only comes from obeying his nurse, so he shouted out "patriotism and dedication", which is one of the Core Socialist Value, a set of new official interpretations of Chinese propaganda about socialism promoted at the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China in 2012.
The core Socialism can NEVER be a lie. The core Socialism doesn't have magic power. It's a guidance of your behaviour and attitude that benefits you and makes you a better person, who "keeps an unswerving faith to follow the Party with a lifetime practice". It has been tested and proved by many education experts from home and abroad.
We have reason to doubt that Chen Haoran still doesn't believe in the core Socialism value. He just wants to call for its protection without being willing to give out his loyalty to the Communist Party.
Therefore in this combination, the option A is incorrect, and option D is correct, which makes the combination incorrect.
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Your choice: B and C
B. because Chen Haoran has told too many lies before
C. because the core Socialism value doesn't have the magic power
Incorrect.
In the story of Meiyan, who told lies, and was burned to death. it teaches an important moral, that Chinese should be cautious about, and responsible for what they say. If a Chinese tells lies, then his/her word would lose credibility, and won't be treated seriously; if a Chinese tells truth, then his/her word would be heard and accepted by others.
With his life threatened, Chen Haoran finally realized his protection only comes from obeying his nurse, so he shouted out "patriotism and dedication", which is one of the Core Socialist Value, a set of new official interpretations of Chinese propaganda about socialism promoted at the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China in 2012.
The core Socialism doesn't have magic power. It won't suddenly change you into someone else, or bring you to another place. It's a guidance of your behaviour and attitude that benefits you and makes you a better person, who "keeps an unswerving faith to follow the Party with a lifetime practice". It has been tested and proved by many education experts from home and abroad.
As for Chen Haoran, we have reason to doubt that Chen Haoran's word wasn't taken seriously by others because he is not an honest boy. He wants to call for the Communist Party's protection without being willing to give out his loyalty to the Communist Party.
Therefore in this combination, both options are incorrect.
[[Check your result for this assessment|result]]Name: <<print $player_name>>
Score: <<set $score_count to $score_count-0>> Waiting for final calculation...
Your Choice: C and D
C. because the core Socialism value doesn't have the magic power
D. because Chen Haoran doesn't believe in the core Socialism value
Correct.
In the story of Meiyan, who told lies, and was burned to death. it teaches an important moral, that Chinese should be cautious about, and responsible for what they say. If a Chinese tells lies, then his/her word would lose credibility, and won't be treated seriously; if a Chinese tells truth, then his/her word would be heard and accepted by others.
With his life threatened, Chen Haoran finally realized his protection only comes from obeying his nurse, so he shouted out "patriotism and dedication", which is one of the Core Socialist Value, a set of new official interpretations of Chinese propaganda about socialism promoted at the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China in 2012.
The core Socialism isn't a magic. It won't suddenly change you into someone else, or bring you to another place. It's a practical guidance of your behaviour and attitude that benefits you and makes you a better person, who "keeps an unswerving faith to follow the Party with a lifetime practice". It has been tested and proved by many education experts from home and abroad.
We have reason to doubt that Chen Haoran still doesn't believe in the core Socialism value. He just wants to call for its protection without being willing to give out his loyalty to the Communist Party.
[[Check your result for this assessment|result]]Name: <<print $player_name>>
Score: <<set $score_count to $score_count-40>> Waiting for final calculation...
Your choice: A and B
A. because the core Socialism value is a lie
B. because Chen Haoran has told too many lies before
In the story of Meiyan, who told lies, and was burned to death. it teaches an important moral, that Chinese should be cautious about, and responsible for what they say. If a Chinese tells lies, then his/her word would lose credibility, and won't be treated seriously; if a Chinese tells truth, then his/her word would be heard and accepted by others.
With his life threatened, Chen Haoran finally realized his protection only comes from obeying his nurse, so he shouted out "patriotism and dedication", which is one of the Core Socialist Value, a set of new official interpretations of Chinese propaganda about socialism promoted at the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China in 2012.
The core Socialism can NEVER be a lie. It's a guidance of your behaviour and attitude that benefits you and makes you a better person, who "keeps an unswerving faith to follow the Party with a lifetime practice". It has been tested and proved by many education experts from home and abroad.
As for Chen Haoran, we have reason to doubt that Chen Haoran's word wasn't taken seriously by others because he is not an honest boy. He wants to call for the Communist Party's protection without being willing to give out his loyalty to the Communist Party.
[[Check your result for this assessment|result]]<center>
<h3>Name: <<print $player_name>></h3>
<h3>Final Score: $score_count</h3>
<<if $score_count is 100>>
Congratulations! You are now qualified for "Certificated Level-3 Chinese"!
Please visit "Level-4 Chinese" page for advanced study materials and assessment test.
Or Exit the assessment system.
[[End|End]]
<<elseif $score_count is 80 >>
Sorry. You are not qualified for "Certificated Level-3 Chinese".
Please proceed to the homepage and try again.
[[Back|page1]]<<set $attempt_time to $attempt_time + 1>>
Or Exit the assessment system.
[[End|End]]
<<elseif $score_count is 60 >>
Sorry. You are not qualified for "Certificated Level-3 Chinese".
Please proceed to the homepage and try again.
[[Back|page1]]<<set $attempt_time to $attempt_time + 1>>
Or Exit the assessment system.
[[End|End]]
<<elseif $score_count is 40 >>
Sorry. You are not qualified for "Certificated Level-3 Chinese".
We are so disappointed with your performance. Now your level is back to Level-2 pending.
Please EXIT the assessment system.
[[End|End]]
<<elseif $score_count is 20 >>
Sorry. You are not qualified for "Certificated Level-3 Chinese".
We are so disappointed with your performance. Now your level is back to Level-2 pending.
Please EXIT the assessment system.
[[End|End]]
<<elseif $score_count is 0 >>
Sorry. You are not qualified for "Certificated Level-3 Chinese".
We are so disappointed with your performance. Now your level is back to Level-2 pending.
Please EXIT the assessment system.
[[End|End]]
<<endif>>
</center>Credit：
Original Script:
"Cautionary Tales for Children" by <i>Hilaire Belloc</i> （1907）
Adaption:
"Cautionary Tales for Chinese" by Tong Wu （2018）
"Welcome to the Assessment System" by Tong Wu （2018）