Question

Thirty years ago, few Chinese knew about American TV series, though during the 1980s and 1990s, Chinese people got the chance to watch some U.S.A. TV series like Growing Pains.

Now, 1.______,Chinese people have more chances to enjoy foreign TV series. Some American TV series such as Friends and Prison Break have become very popular among young Chinese English learners. In their opinion, watching American TV series is a good way to learn English and American culture. They have other reasons to support that point of view.

First, it’s easy and convenient for learners to manage their learning time. They don’t have to worry about the place and time to learn. 2. _________,they can start watching and learning. All they need to do is to turn on their computers and put on their earphones.

The stories in the TV series also play an important role in attracting more learners. Different cultures between China and the Western countries and exciting story lines get young people interested in watching and learning . 3._______.

Besides, watching American TV series can help learners improve their listening and speaking skills. English learners may find it hard to find a native speaker to talk with,4.________, they can listen to native speakers and follow their conversations as much as they can.

A. Any time they are free

B. They also feel relaxed at the same time

C. with the fast development of DVDs and the Internet

D. but in the TV series

 

5.Which of the following is true according to the passage.

A．Thirty years ago, a few Chinese knew about American TV series.

B．Learners can’t manage their learning time easily.

C．Only exciting story lines get young people interested in watching and learning

D．It may be difficult for English learners to find a a native speaker to talk with.

 

Answer 1

【答案】

1.C

2.A

3.B

4.D

5.D

【解析】

试题分析：这篇短文主要介绍了中国人从美国电视剧中学习英语的问题,短文重点介绍了这种学习方式的好处,人们不仅可以从中学到英语知识,还可以借此来放松自己,并可以自由掌握学习时间.

1.联系后一句,中国人有更多机会欣赏外国电视剧了.可知选C,随着DVD和网络的快速发展.

2.联系后一句,他们能开始观看和学习.可知选A,任何他们空闲的时间.

3.联系前一句,在中国和西方国家之间的不同的文化和令人兴奋的故事脉络让年轻人对观看和学习很感兴趣.可知选B,同时,他们也感到很放松.

4.联系上下文,可知选D,但是在电视剧中.

5.根据短文最后一段English learners may find it hard to find a native speaker to talk with,描述,可知选D.

考点：关于英语学习的记述文阅读

点评：这类题型先要对短文及各个选项的含义有个大致的了解，然后阅读短文，完成阅读。答题中注意所填选项与上下文之间的联系，注意上下文之间关键词，注意把握关键信息。完成后多读几遍，注意上下文是否符合逻辑关系。