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【题目】European Day of Languages falls on 26 September. BBC News Online reported the attitudes across several European Union countries to languages.

Tamsin Smith, Rome, Italy

Italians place very high importance on learning languages, particularly English. Twenty years ago it was quite difficult to find an English speaker here but today it is quite easy. The strong influence of American and English culture helps young people to learn the English language. They often become familiar with it through “Harry Potter” books or Disney movies. English schools, where Italian children are taught all their lessons in English, are also becoming popular among rich Italians.

Lucien Libert, Paris, France

Languages are very important in France. A good knowledge of the English language is necessary for many Frenchmen to get a good job and the more languages you can learn, the better. English is the first language you learn in school and you start very young. Most people have at least eight years of learning English at school. Learning German or Spanish comes next and Latin is also taught in most schools. While French people learn languages, there is also a movement to protect the French language.

James Helm, Dublin, Ireland

The English language predominates(占优势) in Ireland, but the ancient Irish language is a lasting source of pride and interest, and it remains a living tongue that is used in several areas. School are required to teach ancient Irish, and most students learn it as part of the subjects. There is a continuing discussion about how to protect the language best. In recent years some primary schools have introduced foreign language classes for younger students, and the Irish government has tried to encourage schools to offer more languages such as French, Spanish, German and Italian.

【1】Which of the following statements is TRUE according to Tamsin Smith?

A. English learning in Italy has been popular for more than a century.

B. Some popular books and movies help young Italian people with their English a lot.

C. Only children from rich families like to learn English in Italy.

D. More and more Italian children have given up learning their mother tongue.

【2】What can help you get a better job in France?

A. Studying abroad for at least one year.

B. Learning English at younger ages.

C. Knowing another language but French.

D. Learning several languages well.

【3】In Ireland most students ______.

A. like learning English instead of the ancient Irish

B. are asked to learn many other foreign languages

C. have to spend time learning the ancient Irish

D. have no idea how to protect the English language

【4】Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

A. European Language Day.

B. BBC News Online.

C. Attitudes to Languages in Europe.

D. Three Foreigners in Europe.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】B

【2】D

【3】C

【4】C

【解析】

试题分析：这篇文章主要介绍了英国BBC在欧洲语言日来临之际，对几个欧盟国家的人对语言的态度进行的一个访问情况。

【1】推理判断题。从第二段第3、4句The strong influence of American and English culture helps young people to learn the English language. They often become familiar with it through “Harry Potter” books or Disney movies.可知哈利波特和迪士尼电影起到了帮助孩子们学习英语的作用，故选B。

【2】细节分析题。由第三段第二句A good knowledge of the English language is necessary for many Frenchmen to get a good job and the more languages you can learn, the better.可知学好几门语言有助于在法国找到更好的工作，故选D。

【3】细节分析题。由第四段第三句School are required to teach ancient Irish, and most students learn it as part of the subjects.可知爱尔兰的孩子们仍被要求学习古爱尔兰语，故选C。

【4】归纳总结题。根据第一段第二句BBC News Online reported the attitudes across several European Union countries to languages.就知道此文主要是围绕欧洲人对语言的态度来讲的，故选C。