题目内容
English Language and Culture Program
If you wish to improve your English-language skills as well as your understanding of the Canadian cultural context, the courses offered by ELC Evening are for you. Whether your goals are academic, business or immigration-related, there is a course to meet your needs.
Evening course tuition:$490,0.
All evening courses run for 10 weeks.A $50 discount is available to returning students or students attending two or more courses.
ELC 550
Mondays, July 7 - September 22, 2008August 4 & September 11- HOLIDAY
Mondays, October 6-December 15.2008 October 13-HOLIDAY
This course is designed for non-native Englisli speakers who wish to take the 1ELTS (International English Language Testing System) exam.Each week, participants (参加者)focus on specific modules of the test (speaking, reading, listening, and writing) to develop and improve the skills they need to succeed on the exam.
ELC 552
Tuesdays, Aprils8-June 10,2008
Tuesdays, October 7 - December.16, 2008 November 11 - HOLIDAY
This course is designed for participants who wish to improve their fluency and expressiveness in English.Production skills will be targeted, including pronunciation, intonation, rhythm, and stress.Participants are required to complete weekly in-class assignments (任务), including speeches, monologues, interviews, and role-plays.
ELC 554
Wednesdays, July 9 - September 10.2008
Wednesdays, October 8 -December 10.2008
This course is designed for non-native English-speaking university and college participants who wish to improve their academic leading and writing skills.This course gives participants the tools required for presenting information and building persuasive arguments in clear and cohesive written forms.
ELC 555
Thursdays, July 10 - September 11, 2008
Thursdays, October 9 - December 11, 2008
This course is designed for non-native English speakers who are either working or planning to work in a business environment.Areas of focus include handling telephone conversations, networking, participating in meetings, negotiating, making presentations, and conducting interviews.
【小题1】One only needs to pay $440 if he ______.
A.attends 10 weeks' evening course |
B.attends the evening courses for a second lime |
C.finds others to take the evening course together |
D.recommends another person to take one ot the evening courses |
A.Mondays, October 6 - December 15, 2008. |
B.Tuesdays, October 7 - December 16,2008. |
C.Wednesdays, October 8 - December 10, 2008. |
D.Thursdays, October 9 - December 11, 2008. |
A.a newspaper reporter | B.a university student |
C.a businessman | D.a high school student |
A.college preparations |
B.fluency and expressiveness in English |
C.the skills needed to pass an exam |
D.basic English knowledge |
A.ELC 550 | B.ELC 552 | C.ELC 554 | D.ELC 555 |
【小题1】B
【小题2】D
【小题3】B
【小题4】C
【小题5】B
解析试题分析:
【小题1】细节题,由第六行Evening course tuition:$490,0和第七行A $50 discount is available to returning students or students attending two or more courses可以知道答案,所以选B
【小题2】细节题,由倒数第五行Thursdays, October 9 - December 11, 2008可以知道答案,所以选D
【小题3】细节题,由倒数十一行This course is designed for non-native English-speaking university and college participants who wish to improve their academic leading and writing skills.可以知道答案,所以选B
【小题4】细节题,由ELC550第三行This course is designed for non-native Englisli speakers who wish to take the 1ELTS (International English Language Testing System) exam.可以知道答案,所以选C
【小题5】细节题,由ELC552第三行This course is designed for participants who wish to improve their fluency and expressiveness in English,可以知道答案,所以选B
考点:本文为一篇说明文。
点评:本文介绍了四种外语和文化科目,ELC550、 ELC552、ELC554、 ELC555,先通读全文,然后带着问题,再读全文,找出答题所需要的依据,完成阅读。本文主要考查细节题,要求学生有很强的细节分析能力。
Everyday, 340 million people speak it. One billion people are learning it and it is said that by 2050, half of the world’s population will be using it. What are we talking about? That is the global language—English.
The English language started in Britain in the 5th century. It is a mixed language. It was built up when German. Scandinavian and French invaders settled in England and created a common language for communication.
Today it is the official language of the UK, the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, South Africa and Ireland as well as many islands in the Caribbean. Many other countries and regions use it for politics and business, for example, India. Pakistan, Nigeria and the Philippines. English is also one of the official languages of Hong Kong.
But global advertising and pop music mean that in most countries, you will see or hear some English. Thanks to McDonalds, we all know about “burgers”. “fries” and “milkshakes”. Songs by Madonna, Britney Spears and Celine Dion are in English. We can sing along, even if we do not understand what we are singing!
English is a messy (杂乱的) language. Every year, dictionaries include new words that talk about popular culture, for example, computer-related words such as "blogging", "download" and "chartroom". Also included are words that teenagers use. Who does not know “cool”, “OK” and “hello”?
Other languages also influence English. Many English words come from French. Words like “café” and expressions like “c'est la vie” (that is life) are all part of the English language. On the other hand, the French language includes English words like "le weekend" and "le camping". German words are also part of English. Words like "kindergarten" come from the German language.
Recently, British people have become interested in “yoga”. But the word comes from an ancient Hindu language in India.
【小题1】The English language has a history of ______.
A.over 2000 years | B.over 500 years |
C.over 1500 years | D.over 1000 years |
A.because of | B.in order to | C.as usual | D.as if. |
A.It has been changing all the time. |
B.It has borrowed words from all the other languages. |
C.French words are used by the English because dictionaries have French words. |
D.Singers and film stars have the greatest influence on language. |
A.One billion people | B.340 million |
C.almost all the people in the world. | |
D.not mentioned above, but the number is growing rapidly. |
A.the USA | B.Nigeria | C.the Philippines | D.Norway |
Everyday, 340 million people speak it. One billion people are learning it and it is said that by 2050, half of the world’s population will be using it. What are we talking about? That global language—English.
The English language started in Britain in the 5th century. It is a mixed language. It was built up when German. Scandinavian and French invaders settled in England and created a common language for communication.
Today it is the official language of the UK, the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, South Africa and Ireland as well as many islands in the Caribbean . Many other countries and regions use it for politics and business, for example, India. Pakistan, Nigeria and the Philippines. English is also one of the official languages of Hong Kong.
But global advertising and pop music mean that in most countries, you will see or hear some English. Thanks to McDonalds, we all know about "burgers". "fries" and "milkshakes". Songs by Madonna, Britney Spears and Celine Dion are in English. We can sing along, even if we do not understand what we are singing!
English is a messy (杂乱的) language. Every year, dictionaries include new words that talk about popular culture, for example, computer-related words such as "blogging", "download" and "chatroom". Also included are words that teenagers use. Who does not know "cool", "OK" and “hello” ?
Other languages also influence English. Many English words come from French. Words like "cafe" and expressions like "c'est la vie" (that is life) are all part of the English language. On the other hand, the French language includes English words like "le weekend" and "le camping". German words are also part of English. Words like "kindergarten" come from the German language.
Recently, British people have become interested in "yoga". But the word comes from an ancient Hindu language in India.
【小题1】The English language has a history of ______.
A.over 2000 years | B.over 500 years | C.over 1500 years | D.over 1000 years |
A.because of | B.thankful to | C.not until | D.as if. |
A.It has been changing all the time. |
B.It has borrowed words from all the other languages. |
C.French words are used by the English because dictionaries have French words. |
D.Singers and film stars have the greatest influence on language. |
A.the USA | B.Nigeria | C.the Philippines | D.Norway |