Born in America, I spoke English, not Chinese, the language of my ancestors (祖先). When I was three, my parents began to teach me Chinese with colorful picture cards, but I pushed them aside, My mom believed I would learn when I was ready. But the time never came

On a Chinese New Year's Eve, my uncle spoke to me in Chinese, but I just stared at him, confused, shaking my head. "Still can't speak Chinese?” He said, "You can't even buy a fish in Chinatown(唐人街)”.

“Hey, this is America, not China. I'll get some right now with or without Chinese.” I replied and turned to my mom for permission.

“Remember to ask for fresh fish, Xin Xian Yu, " she said, giving me a $20 bill. I repeated the words, running downstairs into the streets of Chinatown.

I found the fish store soon. It was very crowded. I'd like to buy some fresh fish, I shouted to the man. But he paid no attention to my English words and turned to serve the next customer. People behind laughed at me. I felt angry, “fresh fish. Xian Sheng Yu, please.” “Very Xian Sheng,” I repeated. The crowd laughed even louder. My face turned red and I ran back home empty-handed, except for the $20 bill in my pocket.

Should I laugh or cry? They're Chinese. I should feel right at home. Instead, I was the joke, a shame to the language

1.When did the writer's parents begin to teach him Chinese?

A.When he was born B.On a Chinese New Year’s Eve

C.When he was three D.When he went to school

2.Where did the writer go to buy a fish?

A.In a nearby supermarket. B.A store right down stair

C.In the street of Chinatown D.In a market in China

3.Why did the writer go to buy a fish?

A.to show that he can buy a fish with people in Chinatown.

B.To show that he can communicate with people in Chinatown

C.Because his mother need a fish to prepare the New Year dinner

D.Because his uncle would be very happy to have a fish for dinner

4.What can we know about the writer from the passage?

A.He couldn't speak Chinese yet. B.He began to learn Chinese then

C.He couldn't spend any money D.He liked to buy fish for his mom.

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