“Chinese medical teams are spreading warmth and love in Africa. I hope one day I can help others like them,” said Appiah Priscilla, an international student from Africa. She said this after learning about the great work of Chinese medical teams.
The first Chinese medical team was set up in 1962 and sent to Africa the next year. Since then, China has sent over 23 thousand team members to over 45 African countries, treating over 240 million patients. Today, Chinese medical teams are in many parts of Africa. They’re trying hard to save lives and help Africans keep healthy.
Their work is hard but meaningful. The working conditions are poor. For example, during operations, the power sometimes may go out, but the members don’t give up working. They take out their smartphones and turn on the flashlights (手电筒) to make sure the operations go on. Many places are short of doctors and nurses. Chinese medical teams not only save patients’ lives but also help train doctors and nurses. Africans are so thankful to the medical team members that they call the members “angels (天使) in white”.
With its 62-year non-stop medical help to Africa, China has helped ameliorate the health and happiness of Africans. As China and Africa work hard to build a community with a shared future, Chinese medical teams play an important role in making it.
【小题1】When was the first Chinese medical team sent to Africa?| A．In 1961. | B．In 1962. | C．In 1963. | D．In 1964. |
| A．They teach people to read and write. | B．They help train doctors and nurses. |
| C．They set up schools and universities. | D．They make smartphones and flashlights. |
| A．Protect. | B．Achieve. | C．Examine. | D．Improve. |
| A．Chinese Angels in Africa | B．How to Spread Warmth and Love |
| C．The Friendship between Countries | D．The Medical Conditions in Africa |
