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I took a journey to New York, US several months ago. It was the first time I had been abroad. It was also the first time I had taken a trip by myself. I had great enthusiasm and high hopes, and I wasn't let down.
It’s hard to describe how I felt when I arrived at the airport in New York. Looking at people of different races and nationalities passing by and hearing different languages all around me, I couldn’t say anything for a long time. I had never understood the cultural diversity of the US so clearly and closely before.
The following days were even more impressive. We integrated（融入）into the forest of concrete and cement（混凝土和水泥）.We waved to the Statue of Liberty; we looked down at the busy island of Manhattan; we looked at well-known universities—Harvard of ancient Egypt.
Then we visited some well-known university—Harvard, Yale, Princeton and Columbia—each with its own appealing and time-honored history. But what all these universities have in common is their peaceful academic atmospheres which you could feel everywhere. I was impressed by the libraries, decorated just like cathedrals（教堂）, and the laboratories just next to the classroom. My dream is to return to those places as an international student.
Finally came our destinations—the Model United Nations conference at the University of Chicago. Students from various countries arrived to act as United Nations delegations and share their opinions about global issues.
As a non-native speaker, I felt that competing against native speakers was a very tough task. But it was also a rare change to improve my English and I couldn’t throw it away. With perseverance and devotion, I got used to talking to other delegations naturally. Although I didn't win any awards, the chairman praised me at the closing ceremony for my excellent performance. That made me feel really proud.
This trip brought me unforgettable and valuable experiences that will benefit me forever.
1. What is the main purpose of the author's going to America?
A. To see some places of interest. B. To visit some well-known universities.
C. To attend a competition at a university. D. To learn about the cultural diversity there.
2. How did the author feel when he/she saw the cultural diversity of the US?
A. Regretful. B. Peaceful. C. Amazed. D. Confident.
3. What is the author's wish in the future?
A. To study in the famous universities in America. B. To tour more countries in the world.
C. To have a job in the United States. D. To work for the United Nations.
4. Why did the author feel proud?
A. He won an award in the competition.
B. He could persuade others to accept his opinions.
C. He was praised by the chairman.
D. He could speak English well at the conference.
