It seems more and more Americans want schools to teach foreign languages to children younger than five years old.The most popular way to teach these young children another language is called immersion(沉浸式语言教学法).

Children in immersion programs hear only the new language in the classroom. The children play games, sing songs and talk to one another in the new language. Some experts(专家)say immersion programs are the most effective(有效的)way for young children to learn a language. But there can be a problem when children in the United States begin to learn another language at such an early age. Not many elementary schools continue to teach a foreign language. Only seven of the fifty states require(要求)schools to teach a foreign language to students between the ages of six and twelve. Language experts say it is easier for younger children to learn a language. Still, American schools generally do not begin to teach foreign languages until secondary schools. By then, students are about thirteen years old.

American schools face difficult choices about the cost of educational programs. The government has increased support for foreign language study in its education law called No Child Left Behind.

At the college, the Modern Language Association says more students than ever are studying foreign languages and more languages are being studied now than in the past. Spanish is the most widely(广泛地)taught in American colleges and universities. French, German, Chinese and Italian are also popular.

1.The most popular way to teach the American children another language is called    .

A. task B. speaking C. immersion D. listening

2.Where is Spanish the most widely taught?

A. In American colleges and universities. B. In American secondary schools.

C. In American high schools. D. In American elementary schools.

3.Students in immersion programs can do the following things EXCEPT    .

A. talking to one another in the new language B. hearing their native language

C. playing games in the new language D. hearing the new language

4.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. The government doesn’t support this program.

B. All schools will take part in the immersion program.

C. It’s the best for children to learn a foreign language at an early age.

D. Not many elementary schools continue to teach a foreign language.

5.What is the passage mainly about?

A. Foreign language teaching in America.

B. Foreign language teaching ways in America.

C. Foreign language teaching in American universities.

D. Foreign language teaching in American high schools.

Corky was a brave young man and he dreamed of becoming the best fighter in the world.

To become stronger and get better fighting skills, he went to many schools. One day, he went to the best school in the world. Before entering the gate, he was made to hand in all his weapons (武器).

“You won’t need those any more. Here you’ll get better ones,” said the guard. Corky handed his weapons to him. A serious old teacher took Corky to his room. Before he left, he said to Corky, “In a hundred days the training will start.” A hundred days! At first Corky thought that was a joke, but he soon realized the old teacher had been serious. Corky felt nervous during the first days and he tried many ways to try to get the teacher to start the training. However, it didn’t work. At last Corky waited patiently and enjoyed each day in the school.

“You’ve already learned how to use your main weapon – patience,” said the old teacher. Corky could hardly believe it, but he really understood that the teacher was right. Finally, the lesson began. “Now it’s time to learn how to win every fight,” said the old teacher. That sounded good to Corky until he found himself tied hand and foot. Many villagers tried to hit him because they were told that Corky was a dangerous man. The same thing was repeated for days, and Corky knew he had to do something. He realized that the only way would be to deal with the villagers’ anger (怒气). In the following days, Corky kept talking to them until he managed to make them believe that he was not an enemy. In the end, the villagers made friends with Corky.

Finally, Corky knew what the most powerful weapon was. He said thanks to the teacher and left.

1.Why did the old teacher tell Corky that the training would start in a hundred days?

A. Because he didn’t feel well.

B. Because he wanted Corky to leave.

C. Because he wanted Corky to be patient.

D. Because he thought Corky needed a good rest.

2.Which of the following is the RIGHT order according to the story?

①Corky was hit by the villagers.

②Corky handed his weapons to the guard.

③Corky tried to get the teacher to start the training.

A. ③①② B. ②③① C. ③②① D. ②①③

3.What can we infer(推断) from the story?

A. Corky went to the school to kill his enemy.

B. Corky stayed at the school for over 100 days.

C. Corky was tied hand and foot because he was dangerous.

D. In the end, Corky killed the villagers.

4.According to the passage, what was the most powerful weapon?

A. Strength. B. Fighting skills. C. Patience. D. Words.

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