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“I am very grateful to China Ocean Shipping Group( Cosco Shipping) for not only offering me a job but also sponsoring my daughter to become a world champion in boxing,” Michail Michalakakos, a dockworker at the Piraeus Port operated by Cosco Shipping, said in a special program produced by China News Service.
The Piraeus Port, located 12 km southwest of Athens, is a flagship project in the Belt and Road Initiative ( BRI) cooperation between China and Greece. Praised as the “Pearl of the Aegean Sea” with its breathtaking scenery and thousand-year history, the port, Greece’s largest, once faced development challenges in the beginning of the new century. Cosco Shipping signed a 35-year agreement with Greece in 2008 and invested in its container terminals No. 2 and No. 3 in 2009.
Before Cosco Shipping took over the operations, some Greek employees had doubts about the harmony of the business model of Chinese companies at European ports and whether local workers might face unemployment under Chinese management. However, these concerns naturally disappeared. Michalakakos noted that instead of laying off workers, Cosco Shipping continued to support the port’s growth and even sent local young talent to China to learn about port management and improve their skills. Working at Cosco Shipping Piraeus Port fills Michalakakos with pride, as the company not only values its employees but also supports their families.
His daughter has a passion for boxing, but their family faced financial difficulties, making it impossible for her to participate in international competitions. Upon learning of their situation, Cosco Shipping decided to sponsor his daughter’s participation in these competitions, ultimately enabling her to fulfill her boxing dreams. A year ago, Michalakakos’ daughter won the world championship in women’s boxing( youth category ) while representing Greece in Venice, Italy. She will prepare for Greek league competitions.
24.Why does Michail Michalakakos feel grateful to China Ocean Shipping Group?
A. Because it provides financial support for his daughter.
B. Because it gives his daughter boxing guidance.
C. Because it founds a special organization to raise money.
D. Because it shows his daughter how to be a world champion.
25.Which information about the Piraeus Port is CORRECT?
A. It is located 12 km northwest of Athens.
B. It’s only famous for its beautiful scenery.
C. This port faces no challenges of development.
D. This port benefits from the Belt and Road Initiative.
26.What worried some Greek employees most before?
A. They might lose their jobs under Chinese management.
B. Chinese companies would take over all the European ports.
C. Their abilities of port management were not good enough.
D. Their salaries could not make both ends meet properly.
27.What’s the main idea of this article?
A. Cosco Shipping sent local young talents to China to improve their skills.
B. China Ocean Shipping Group signed an agreement with Greece in 2008.
C. The Chinese company helped a Greece employee’s daughter be world champion.
D. Michalakakos’ daughter won the world championship in women’s boxing.

答案： 24.A　25.D　26.A　27.C