题目内容
If you want to learn a new language, the very first thing to think about is why. Do you need it for a ___36___reason, such as your job or your studies?___37____ perhaps you’re interested in the ___38____ , films or music of a different country and you know how much it will help to have a ___39____ of the language.
Most people learn best using a variety of ___40____, but traditional classes are an ideal(理想的)start for many people. They___41__an environment where you can practice under the __42___ of someone who’s good at the language. We all lead ___43___ lives and learning a language takes __44___. You will have more success if you study regularly, so try to develop a ___45___. It doesn’t matter if you haven’t got long. Becoming fluent in a language will take years, but learning to get by takes __46__.
Many people start learning a language and soon give up. “I’m too __47___, ” they say. Yes, children do learn languages more __48___ than adults, but research has shown that you can learn a language at any ___49___. And learning is good for the health of your brain, too. I’ve also heard people ___50___ about the mistakes they make when ___51___. Well, relax and laugh about your mistakes __52____ you’re much less likely to make them again.
Learning a new language is never ___53___. But with some work and devotion, you’ll make progress. And you’ll be __54___ by the positive reaction of some people when you say just a few words in ___55___ own language. Good luck!
1. A.technical B.political C.practical D.physical
2. A.After B.So C.Though D.Or
3. A.literature B.transport C.agriculture D.medicine
4. A.view B.knowledge C.form D.database
5. A.paintings B.regulations C.methods D.computers
6. A.protect B.change C.respect D.provide
7. A.control B.command C.guidance D.pressure
8. A.busy B.happy C.simple D.normal
9. A.courage B.time C.energy D.place
10. A.theory B.business C.routine D.project
11. A.some risks B.a lot less C.some notes D.a lot more
12. A.old B.nervous C.weak D.tired
13. A.closely B.quickly C.privately D.quietly
14. A.age B.speed C.distance D.school
15. A.worry B.hesitate C.think D.quarrel
16. A.singing B.working C.bargaining D.learning
17. A.if B.and C.but D.before
18. A.tiresome B.hard C.interesting D.easy
19. A.blamed B.amazed C.interrupted D.informed
20. A.their B.his C.our D.your
1.C
2.D
3.A
4.B
5.C
6.D
7.C
8.A
9.B
10.C
11.B
12.A
13.B
14.A
15.A
16.D
17.B
18.D
19.B
20.A
【解析】
主旨大意:这篇短文主要谈论了成年人学习外语的一个话题。告诉我们,要想需要一门语言,首先直到自己为什么要学这门语言。然后选择一种适合自己的学习方法,并且有规律的练习。学习外语不只是孩子们的专利,我们在任何年龄都可以学习外语,并且这有助于我们的大脑健康。学习外语从来不是一件容易的事情,但是只要有付出就会有回报。
1.联系下文such as your job or your studies?比如你的工作或者你的学习,可知此处指的是你需要一个实际的原因,故选C,实际的,务实的,
2.连词辨析。A、在……之后;B、因此;C、虽然,尽管;D、或者,否则。句意:或者你可能对文学,电影或者不同国家的音乐感兴趣。故选D。
3.名词辨析。A、文学;B、翻译;C、农业;D、医学。联系下文films or music of a different country描述,可知能和电影,音乐并列的只能是文学。故选A。
4.名词辨析。A、意见,视野;B、知识;C、形式;D、数据库。句意:你知道有一门语言知识会给你多大的帮助。故选B。
5.名词辨析。A、绘画;B、规则,法规;C、方法;D、电脑。句意:大部分学得最好的人用各种方法,但是传统的课堂对于许多人来说是一个理想的开端。故选C。
6.动词辨析。A. 保护; B. 改变; C. 尊敬;D. 提供。联系下文an environment,一个环境,可知此处指的是,他们给你提供一个你可以练习的环境,故选D。
7.名词辨析。A. 控制;B. 命令,控制;C. 指导,引导;D. 压力。联系下文of someone who’s good at the language.擅长这门语言的某人,可知此处指的是在擅长这门语言的人的指导下,故选C。
8.形容词辨析。A. 忙碌的;B. 高兴的;C. 简单的;D. 正常的。联系生活常识,可知成年人一般都有自己的工作,可知此处指的是成年人都过着忙碌的生活,故选A。
9.名词辨析。A. 勇气;B. 时间;C. 精力;D. 地方。联系下文Becoming fluent in a language will take years, but learning to get by takes a lot less,可知此处指的是学习一门语言需要时间,故选B。
10.名词辨析; A. 理论; B. 生意,业务;C. 程序,例行公事;D. 计划,项目。联系前文You will have more success if you study regularly,如果你有规律的学习,你就会获得更多的成功。可知你应该制定一个时间表,及例行的做某事,故选C。
11.短语辨析。A. 一些风险;B. 少了很多;C. 一些笔记,注释; D. 更多,许多。联系前文Becoming fluent in a language will take years, 可知句意为:学习一门语言要想说得流利需要几年的时间,但是学到过的去的程度需要的时间就少了很多。故选B。
12.联系下文Yes, children do learn languages more quickly than adults, but research has shown that you can learn a language at any age.可知此处指的是与孩子们相比,他们觉得自己年龄太大了,故选A,老的,年长的。
13.联系下文but research has shown that you can learn a language at any age.描述,可知此处指的是孩子们比成年人学习语言快,故选B。
14.联系前文Yes, children do learn languages more quickly than adults,,可知此处指的是在任何年龄你都能学习外语。故选A. 年龄。
15.联系下文about the mistakes they make,关于他们犯的错误。可知此处指的是人们担心他们犯的错误,故选A. 担心。
16.这篇短文主要谈论的就是语言学习,可知此处指的是当他们学习外语的时候,故选D,学习。
17.连词辨析。A. 是否,如果;B. 和,并且;C. 但是; D. 在……之前,句意:嗯,放松一下,对你犯的错误一笑置之,你就不会再那么容易地犯这种错误了。可知前后是顺接关系,故选B。
18.词义辨析。A. 烦人的,令人讨厌的;B. 努力的,艰苦的;C.有趣的;D. 容易的;联系前文对语言学习中困难的描述,可知此处指的是,学习一门新的语言从来不容易。故选D,容易的。
19.动词辨析。A. 责备,谴责;B. 使吃惊;C. 干预;D. 告发,告密。联系上文I’ve also heard people worried about the mistakes,我也听说人们担心他们犯的错误。可知你会被一些人的积极反应吓一跳,故选B。
20.联系前文by the positive reaction of some people,可知此处人称代词指的是前文some people 说的话语,people本句中表示复数含义,故人称代词用复数形式,选A. 他们的。
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