We know it’s good to learn another language. ...

We know it’s good to learn another language. It opens doors, makes you more employable, helps you make new friends, and it’s fun too. But to improve our language skills, many of us have to endure hours of school lessons or evening classes, with our heads buried in textbooks. It’s no wonder that technology appears to be providing a better and more accessible way of learning.

There is certainly a huge demand for language learning, and having a smart phone means you can have a virtual teacher with you wherever you go. Many app developers are keen to earn money on the demand, and there are numerous learning apps available.

Some educational apps offer languages not popular enough to be taught at evening classes, or at most universities. And others offer “invented” language courses in Esperanto, Elvish and Star Trek’s Klingon –– lessons you might not find in a traditional classroom. Whatever you want to learn, apps allow you to go at your own pace and fit learning around other commitments. But they’re not perfect –– you might not get your head round the grammar and will lack the partner support you could get in a classroom environment.

So, does technology imply the end of traditional classrooms and teachers? Guy Baron, head of modern languages at Aberystwyth University, thinks not. He thought that apps should be used alongside classroom methods, not to the exclude traditional teaching. And he adds: “The apps are not formal... they’re not designed for degrees, but they could be additional resources.”

Certainly, technology is going to help in and outside the classroom. But attending a real lesson, facing a real teacher, probably forces you to be more devoted. Motivation can be a problem when using an app. But if you have a genuine and practical reason to learn another language, you will no doubt stick with it.

1.All the following are the benefits of learning another language except _______________.

A.saving you more money

B.giving you much pleasure

C.helping you in making new friends

D.making you more competitive in finding jobs

2.It can be learned from paragraph 3 that _______________.

A.apps permit you to learn at your own pace

B.languages taught on apps are common ones

C.you can learn any language on educational apps

D.you don’t need partner support while learning on apps

3.According to the author, using an app _______________.

A.can make you stick with it

B.shouldn’t be considered at all

C.fails to make you more devoted

D.will offer you a strong motivation

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My Chinese speaking experience

It’s one thing to study and learn a language, but it’s quite another when you finally get to use it.

On the ______ from Venice to Paris, a group of girls my age sat around me. I had caught enough of the conversation to know that they were speaking Chinese, but at first I didn’t feel ______starting a conversation with the stranger next to me. If it didn’t ______ well, I’d be stuck next to them for the rest of the flight.

As the food cart began to make its way down the aisle (过道) ______ us, I finally found my chance. I ______ to the girl to my left and asked, “Will you be having lunch?” in Chinese. She nodded her head, then realizing the language I had ______, and asked me in English, “You speak Chinese?”

I was a bit surprised. I ______ again in Chinese. “A little bit but not very well.” She nodded again and then returned to her magazine, ______ my effort to communicate with her. Perhaps I should have lied and said that I spoke better...

Another time, at a dinner I sat next to a man who I knew spoke Chinese. I told him that I was learning Chinese, but ______ only speak a little and not very well. When ______ me use the language, he suddenly began to speak ______ in Chinese, but all I caught was that he told me that for Chinese people, the ability to speak a little bit is actually a lot. His behaviour was the complete opposite of my earlier ______. I felt somewhat overwhelmed (不知所措). I never quite　　 ____ the chance to continue or make any further efforts because the conversation returned to ____ as other people joined the table.

All in all, my experience has ____me that I still have a lot of work to do.

1.A.subway B.train C.plane D.boat

2.A.satisfied B.lucky C.happy D.comfortable

3.A.go B.fit C.feel D.do

4.A.beyond B.with C.off D.towards

5.A.promised B.turned C.led D.referred

6.A.owned B.used C.written D.advised

7.A.agreed B.stressed C.tried D.delivered

8.A.ending B.making C.focusing D.increasing

9.A.should B.must C.need D.could

10.A.letting B.seeing C.hearing D.helping

11.A.rapidly B.extremely C.calmly D.seriously

12.A.class B.experience C.lecture D.attitude

13.A.got B.missed C.exchanged D.gave

14.A.Chinese B.French C.English D.Italian

15.A.requested B.left C.regarded D.taught

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Nonverbal （非语言的）Communication

When you are in another country, it is important to know the language, but it is equally important to know how to communicate nonverbally. Before saying anything, people communicate nonverbally by making gestures. According to an investigation(调查),only 30 to 35 percent of our communication is verbal. When people don’t know the language, the most common way to communicate is through gestures. However, many gestures have different meanings, or no meaning at all, in different parts of the world.

In the United States, for example, nodding your head up and down means “yes”. In some parts of Greece and Turkey, however, this motion can mean “no”. In Southeast Asia, nodding your head is a polite way of saying “I’ve heard you.”

In ancient Rome, when the emperor wanted to spare someone’s life, he would put his thumb up. Today in the United States, when someone puts his/her thumb up, it means “Everything is all right.” However, in Sardinia and Greece, the gesture is insulting (侮辱)and should not be used there.

In the United States, raising your clasped(握紧的) hands above your head means “I’m the champion” or “I’m the winner”. It is the sign that prizefighters make when they win a fight. When a leading Russian statesman(政治家) made this gesture after a White House meeting, Americans misunderstood and thought he meant he was a winner. In Russia, however, it is a sign of friendship.

There are other nonverbal signals that people should be aware of when they go to another country, such as the distance to maintain between speakers. Americans stand closer to each other than English people. English people don’t like touching somebody or being touched. Now in America, touch is important. For example friends touch each other on the arm. They often put an arm around a friend when they say “hello” or “goodbye”.

1.It is very important to know how to communicate nonverbally when you are in another country because 　　 .

A. most people speak different languages

B. much of our communication is nonverbal on many occasions

C. people usually make gestures before saying anything

D. it’s easy to learn how to express oneself through gestures

2.If a native in Singapore nods his head up and down when you talk to him, his motion means 　　 .

A. yes 　　　　　　　　　　　 B. no

C. that’s all right　　　 D. I’ve heard you

3.When the Russian leader put up his clasped hands after the meeting at the White House 　　 .

A. he meant Russia was the winner

B. he was insulting America

C. he made a show of friendship to America

D. he in fact meant nothing at all

4.The gesture of putting one’s thumb up should not be used when you are travelling in 　　 .

A. China　 　 B. the United States

C. Greece　　 D. Southeast Asia

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Sometimes when we are learning a new language it can be really frightening to start speaking it with other people. 1. as it will help us gain confidence in ourselves. Here are some great tips that can help you overcome your fear of speaking English.

■Accept that you are going to make mistakes and learn from them.

People make mistakes all the time, especially when speaking a new language. Don’t be sad or feel disappointed if you make mistakes; it’s part of the process of improving your speaking. 2. As Albert Einstein said, “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving”.

■3.

Once you have started speaking English, don’t be afraid to ask people questions about how to say or pronounce something. Most of the time people will be more than happy to help you if you have any questions.

■Don’t be shy!

One of non-native speakers’ problems is being too shy to speak. 4. Be aware that most people speak more than one language and know how difficult it is to learn a new one. Also, most people really don't even notice if you say something wrong or if you are too shy.

■Enjoy yourself!

You are learning another language for a reason, so go ahead, have fun, make mistakes and even invent new words! 5.

A. Ask for help.

B. Try to be curious.

C. It’s all part of the process.

D. This fear of speaking makes us nervous.

E. This can be the biggest problem for a lot of people.

F. Once you have made a mistake, correct it and carry on.

G. Overcoming this fear of speaking our new language is extremely important

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Every student wants to learn English well, but how can we learn it well? It’s a good topic for English learners. Here are some good methods, which can help you improve your English quickly.

First of all, you must have correct attitude. Please love English, not hate it. And you don’t feel shy when you say or speak English. Remember one sentence: Put your face in your pocket.

Secondly, I think grammar rules, new words and phrases are important, but they are not enough. For example, some people are quite good at grammar and learned a lot of English words and phrases. But they can’t speak English when they meet foreign friends.

The most effective way to learn English well is to often use English. Don’t be afraid and don’t laugh at others. We’d better listen, speak, read and write more. You can go to English corner, talk with foreigners or talk with your friends. If you have time, listen to the radio or English program. Listening to this good material can help you improve your listening and understanding. And then, you can read English books, newspapers or novels. They are wonderful. You can use the internet, chat with net-friends or write E-mails, dairies …Through these ways, you can get more for your English.

English isn’t so difficult that we can’t learn it well. As long as we set our mind to learn English well, I’m sure everyone will be successful.

1.The underlined sentence “Put your face in your pocket.” suggests that____

A. you should love English

B. you should not let others recognize your face

C. you should try not to make mistakes when speaking English

D. You should not feel shy when using English

2.In the writer’s opinion,_____

A. English learners should not spend time on grammar rules, new words and phrases.

B. Grammar rules, new words and phrases are the most important thing for an English learner.

C. If you are good at grammar, your spoken English will be bad.

D. Learning grammar rules, new words and phrases is only part of English learning.

3.The writer gives the following tips EXCEPT____

A. go to English corner

B. communicate with people in English

C. travel in English-speaking countries

D. write English diaries

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Every student wants to learn English well, but how can we learn it well? It’s a good topic for English learners. Here are some good methods, which can help you improve your English quickly.

First of all, you must have correct attitude. Please love English, not hate it. And you don’t feel shy when you say or speak English. Remember one sentence: Put your face in your pocket.

Secondly, I think grammar rules, new words and phrases are important, but they are not enough. For example, some people are quite good at grammar and learned a lot of English words and phrases. But they can’t speak English when they meet foreign friends.

The most effective(有效的) way to learn English well is to often use English. Don’t be afraid and don’t laugh at others. We’d better listen, speak, read and write more. You can go to English corner, talk with foreigners or talk with your friends. If you have time, listen to the radio or English program. Listening to this good material can help you improve your listening and understanding. And then, you can read English books, newspapers or novels. They are wonderful. You can use the internet, chat with net-friends or write E-mails, dairies …Through these ways, you can get more for your English.

English isn’t so difficult that we can’t learn it well. As long as we set our mind to learn English well, I’m sure everyone will be successful.

1.The underlined sentence “Put your face in your pocket.” suggests that____

A. you should love English

B. you should not let others recognize your face

C. you should try not to make mistakes when speaking English

D. You should not feel shy when using English

2.In the writer’s opinion,_____

A. English learners should not spend time on grammar rules, new words and phrases.

B. Grammar rules, new words and phrases are the most important thing for an English learner.

C. If you are good at grammar, your spoken English will be bad.

D. Learning grammar rules, new words and phrases is only part of English learning.

3.The writer gives the following tips EXCEPT____

A. go to English corner

B. communicate with people in English

C. travel in English-speaking countries

D. write English diaries

4.Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?

A. How to learn English well

B. English isn’t difficult

C. Use English often in your life

D. Grammar learning is not enough

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We felt it would be a good experience for our children to grow up seeing other cultures and learning to love others as a(n) ________.

A.company B.reminder C.equal D.hero

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Everyone knows that exercise is important. We all need to exercise. Doctors say it is good for us. It makes your heart and body strong. Children who often exercise are more alert (灵活). This means they do better in tests and schoolwork than those who don’t exercise.

There are many ways to exercise. You can walk, run, swim, skate, or play ball games. Make sure you exercise in the following ways; you have to like what you’re doing. Exercise enough— but not too much. It’s best to exercise twice each week, Thirty minutes each time is enough. Try all kinds of things until you find one, two or even three sports that feel right for you.

You can exercise at fitness centers. They have a lot of equipment（设备）there. The equipment will help to exercise your arms, legs and other parts of your body to make you fit. Some people buy equipment for their homes. But it is very expensive.

Exercising can be fun. Friends can exercise together at a fitness center or they can play sports together. How do you exercise?

1.In the text, the writer tells us that we all need to ________.

2.Which of the following sports is not mentioned (提到) in the next?

3.The words “fitness centers” in the next mean ________.

4.The sentence, Children who often exercise are more alert, tells us that people who often exercise can do better in ________.

5.Exercising can be fun, because ________.

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Language is a way to communicate witheach other. We started to learn language when we were born. However, people are used to speaking their native language, so immigrants(移民) are having many problems between the first generation and the second generation because they don’t have the same native language. A1so, the second generation is losing their identity. Especially in America, there are many immigrants that came from different countries to succeed in the States. Because they suffer in lots of areas such as getting a job and trying to speak English, they want their children to speak English, not only at school, but also at home in order to be more successful.

For example, my aunt, who has been living in Chicago for fifteen　 years, has three children and they were all born in the States. The eighteen-year-old daughter speaks English as a native language and she speaks Korean very well too. She has no problem talking with her parents, but she still doesn’t understand Korean jokes, and they are sometimes misunderstandings. The second daughter is fourteen years old, and she doesn’t want to speak Korean. My aunt often gets upset with her because she is very Americanized and they cannot understand each other. Even when my aunt punishes her, this daughter does not understand what my aunt is talking about.

My aunt taught Korean to her children not in order to help them succeed in the U. S.; she did so, hopefully, to help them establish a Korean identity(身份). Though the second generation is born in the new country, they often get confused about their identity because they look different from others, and also, if they visit their parents’ country, they will probably feel different from other people there, too.

We must realize that language is important and valuable for many reasons. Immigrants should make an effort not to be ignored by their children and to make their children understand their heritage(传统) by teaching them the parents’ language. This is very important, not only for the harmony(和谐) of the family, but also in helping the second generation establish their identity.

1.What do you think this article is about?

A. Learning a second language.

B. Immigrants who become homesick in the U. S.

C. Language and its effect on the identity of immigrants.

D. Schools attended by immigrants to the U. S.

2.Which of the following is NOT true about the 18 year old daughter?

A. She was born in the U. S.

B. She speaks only English very well but her Korean is poor.

C. She gets along better with her parents.

D. She doesn’t understand Korean jokes well.

3.To whom does the mother speak Korean?

A. Her oldest daughter only.　　　　　 B. All of her children.

C. Her two daughters only.　　　　 　　 D. Only to her son.

4.Why did the author’s aunt try to teach her children to speak Korean?

A. To help them succeed in the U. S.

B. To help them find a good job.

C. To help them establish a Korean identity.

D. To help her improve her Korean language skills.

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We may find that learning a foreign language doesn’t have to be ______ learning our native language.______, our native language is very difficult to learn.

A. twice as hard as; In other word　　

B. twice as hard as; In other words

C. two times as hard as; In another words　

D. two times as hard as; In a word

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