高中英语外刊时文阅读训练
专题16
柬埔寨德崇富南运河动工开挖
Ⅰ.文章话题导入
Ⅱ.外刊原文阅读
Ш.阅读理解专项针对性练习
Ⅳ.话题高频词汇强化训练
Ⅴ.参考译文赏析
【话题·导语】
柬埔寨德崇富南运河项目对柬埔寨的经济发展具有重要意义，因为它将建立一条新的贸易路线，加强
与中国的经贸合作。通过减少运输时间，运河将显著降低物流成本，促进区域内贸易，使柬埔寨的对外贸
易，特别是中柬贸易关系受益。该项目的真正意义不仅在于它展示了中国和柬埔寨之间的强有力合作，还
反映了区域经济一体化的更广泛趋势。
【原文·外刊阅读】
Cambodia canal part of larger regional connectivity progress
（文章来源：Global Times）
Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Sun
Chanthol said the country plans to cut shipping
through Vietnamese ports by 70 percent as a
result of the $1.7 billion Techo Funan Canal
project connecting the Mekong River basin to the
Cambodian coast, Reuters reported on Tuesday.
While the discussion surrounding whether the
China-funded canal will reduce Cambodia's dependence on Vietnamese ports for shipping has attracted
attention, the real significance of the project lies not only in its demonstration of the strong collaboration
between China and Cambodia, but also its reflection of the broader trend of regional economic
integration.
The project is of great significance to Cambodia's economic development, as it will establish a new
trade route that enhances economic and trade collaboration with China. By reducing transportation times,
the canal will significantly decrease logistics costs and facilitate intra-regional trade, benefiting Cambodia's
foreign trade, particularly in the China-Cambodia trade relationship.
More direct access to the Chinese market will not only boost Cambodia's trade efficiency but also
attract increased Chinese investment, bringing benefits for the local population.
The canal may understandably raise certain concerns in Vietnam. But it should be noted that the
Techo Funan Canal project is aimed primarily at improving Cambodia's logistics efficiency. Its indirect
benefits and enhanced regional cooperation could still open up new opportunities for Vietnam. Of course,
the realization of these opportunities will necessitate close cooperation and coordination between Vietnam
and Cambodia, as well as among the countries along the Mekong River.
Meanwhile, it is important to recognize that the Techo Funan Canal project should not be viewed
solely as a bilateral issue between Cambodia and Vietnam. Taking a broader perspective, the project is
just part of the development and enhancement of regional infrastructure connectivity linking China and
Southeast Asia. It is also an inevitable development as China and the ASEAN Free Trade Area have
reached a certain level of development, because the whole region needs better connectivity.
The success of the China-Laos Railway may be the reason that Southeast Asian nations like Vietnam
are building or planning to build high-speed railways to promote regional economic integration and
connectivity.
For instance, in December 2023, Vietnam and China signed dozens of cooperation agreements on
building several high-speed railways linking to China, according to media reports. Existing road and air
connections between China and Vietnam are also being enhanced.
Thailand is also an active regional player. The China-Thailand railway, which is an important part of
the trans-Asian railway network, will be Thailand's first standard-gauge high-speed railway. The line will
see trains running from Bangkok to the border town of Nong Khai, where a bridge is expected to
connect it with the China-Laos Railway, making it possible to travel by train from Bangkok through Laos
and then to Kunming in Southwest China's Yunnan Province.
Whether it is a rail network under construction or planning in countries like Vietnam and Thailand,
or a planned canal project in Cambodia, these initiatives can become integral components of a future
interconnected regional transportation network. Such infrastructure efforts may point to the future of
regional economic cooperation as being highly connected, mutually beneficial and win-win for all
involved.
As these projects will facilitate the flow of goods, capital, technology and people, Southeast Asian
countries stand to gain significant advantages in terms of promoting regional economic integration,
enhancing accessibility for their citizens and boosting the efficiency of goods movement.
Of course, challenges may arise with any large-scale infrastructure endeavor. But by working
together, it is believed that these challenges can be overcome through close cooperation and consultation
among governments, so as to realize the common development and prosperity of the region.
【原创·阅读理解】
1.What is the primary goal of the Techo Funan Canal project ?
A. To increase shipping through Vietnamese ports.
B. To cut shipping through Vietnamese ports.
C. To establish a new trade route to Thailand.
D. To enhance trade with Laos.
2.How is the Techo Funan Canal expected to impact Cambodia's trade efficiency?
A. By increasing transportation times.
B. By raising logistics costs.
C. By decreasing transportation times.
D. By limiting access to the Chinese market.
3.What concern might arise from the Techo Funan Canal project in Vietnam?
A. Increased shipping costs.
B. Reduced trade with China.
C. Decreased shipping through Vietnamese ports.
D. Increased competition with Thailand.
4.What broader regional trend does the Techo Funan Canal project reflect?
A. Decreased regional cooperation.
B. Increased isolationism in Southeast Asia.
C. Enhanced regional economic integration.
D. Reduced infrastructure development.
5.How might the success of the China-Laos Railway influence other Southeast Asian nations?
A. By discouraging the construction of high-speed railways.
B. By leading to a decrease in regional connectivity.
C. By encouraging the development of high-speed railways.
D. By reducing cooperation between China and ASEAN.
【高频词汇训练】
1．（21-22 高二上·江苏盐城·期中）This drama demonstrated vividly the possibility of combining ________
music with traditional music.
A．critical
B．conventional
C．contemporary
D．consistent
2．（23-24 高二上·广东深圳·期末）As we can see, emojis have a ________ to pop up all over the place. Users
of emojis say that they facilitate the way they express themselves.
A．tendency
B．access
C．agency
D．licence
3．（23-24 高三上·天津西青·期末）It’s important to and consider different perspectives when engaging in
discussions.
A．keep an open mind
B．give a warm hand
C．turn a blind eye D．have a big mouth
4．（22-23 高二上·甘肃张掖·阶段练习）The Amazon basin, known as the “lungs of the world”, not only
provides some (生态的) balance for the planet, but also food and resources for the local natives. (根据
汉语提示单词拼写)
5．（22-23 高一下·广东茂名·期末）The policy is to integrate children with special needs into (普通
的) schools. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
6．（20-21 高一上·广东湛江·期末）We will invest $100 billion over the next five years to make network
infrastructure more efficient and (可靠的).
7．（24-25 高一上·全国·课后作业）What parents are supposed to do is create a friendly learning environment
for kids, and teach them to be a(n) (dependent) learner. （所给词的适当形式填空）
8．（23-24 高一下·北京·期中）Computers (connect) by a network, which enables their users to
share information. (所给词的适当形式填空)
9．（23-24 高二下·黑龙江哈尔滨·期末）The lotus (bloom) prosperously, we rushed to admire its
breathtaking beauty. (所给词的适当形式填空)
10．（20-21 高一下·广东·期中）放学后，他径直冲向商店帮妈妈购买生活物品。
After school, he the shop to buy daily necessities.
11．（23-24 高一上·福建莆田·期末）Dozens of doctors and nurses have been working
(日日夜夜) for weeks. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
12．（21-22 高一上·广东深圳·期末）Many citizens are willing to p (参加) the speech
contest themed the Story of My Endeavor in Longhua. （根据汉语提示完成句子）
【参考译文】
柬埔寨运河部分区域互联互通取得较大进展
据路透社周二报道，柬埔寨副总理孙尚托尔表示，由于连接湄公河流域和柬埔寨海岸的17 亿美元
Techo-Funan 运河项目，柬埔寨计划将通过越南港口的航运量减少70%。
虽然围绕中国资助的运河是否会减少柬埔寨对越南港口航运的依赖的讨论引起了人们的关注，但该项
目的真正意义不仅在于它展示了中国和柬埔寨之间的强有力合作，还反映了区域经济一体化的更广泛趋
势。
该项目对柬埔寨的经济发展具有重要意义，因为它将建立一条新的贸易路线，加强与中国的经贸合
作。通过减少运输时间，运河将显著降低物流成本，促进区域内贸易，使柬埔寨的对外贸易，特别是中柬
贸易关系受益。
更直接地进入中国市场不仅会提高柬埔寨的贸易效率，还会吸引更多的中国投资，为当地人民带来利
益。
可以理解的是，这条运河可能会引起越南的某些担忧。但应该指出的是，Techo-Funan 运河项目主要
旨在提高柬埔寨的物流效率。其间接利益和加强的区域合作仍可能为越南开辟新的机遇。当然，要实现这
些机遇，越南和柬埔寨以及湄公河沿岸国家之间必须密切合作与协调。
同时，重要的是要认识到，特科富南运河项目不应仅被视为柬埔寨和越南之间的双边问题。从更广泛
的角度来看，该项目只是发展和加强连接中国和东南亚的区域基础设施互联互通的一部分。这也是中国和
东盟自由贸易区达到一定发展水平的必然发展，因为整个地区需要更好的互联互通。
中老铁路的成功可能是越南等东南亚国家正在建设或计划建设高速铁路以促进区域经济一体化和互联
互通的原因。
例如，据媒体报道，2023 年12 月，越南和中国签署了数十项关于建设几条连接中国的高速铁路的合
作协议。中国和越南之间现有的公路和航空连接也在加强。
泰国也是一个活跃的区域参与者。中泰铁路是泛亚铁路网的重要组成部分，将成为泰国第一条标准轨
距高速铁路。这条线路将看到从曼谷到边境城镇廊开的列车，预计廊开将有一座桥梁将其与中老铁路连接
起来，从而可以从曼谷乘火车穿过老挝，然后到达中国西南部云南省的昆明。
无论是越南和泰国等国正在建设或规划的铁路网，还是柬埔寨计划中的运河项目，这些举措都可以成
为未来互联互通的区域交通网络的组成部分。这些基础设施建设可能表明，未来的区域经济合作将是高度
互联、互利共赢的。
由于这些项目将促进货物、资本、技术和人员的流动，东南亚国家在促进区域经济一体化、提高公民
的可及性和提高货物流动效率方面将获得显著优势。
当然，任何大规模的基础设施建设都可能面临挑战。但通过共同努力，相信这些挑战可以通过各国政
府之间的密切合作和协商来克服，从而实现该地区的共同发展和繁荣。
