Question

【题目】Learning a second language

Nowadays, more and more people are learning a second language. So why should we spend time learning a second language? 【1】. Let us see.

Career

If your work involves regular contact with speakers of foreign languages, being able to talk to them in their own language will help you to communicate with them better.【2】 Knowledge of foreign languages may also increase your chances of finding a new job, getting a promotion or a transfer overseas, or of going on foreign business trips.

Travel

Being able to speak a foreign language, for example, the Japanese language, would benefit you greatly should you be traveling to Japan.【3】 If you are fond of tourism, then knowledge of the local language is a must-have to avoid bad experiences or discomfort.

【4】

If you are a high school student who is interested in going abroad for further education, then you will have to learn the language of the country which you wish to move to. In some countries, being able to speak that country’s national language is a must for students wishing to pursue (继续) education there.

Personal growth

Learning a second language can help in broadening one’s horizons(视野). It can help in learning about the culture of that particular country.【5】 Not only can you enjoy different forms of art and literature relating to the new language, but you can also meet new people, make new friends and develop long-lasting relationships.

A. Education

B. Challenge.

C. Is it really worth it?

D. This will save you a lot of trouble.

E. It can help you to make sales and get good deals.

F. And it can open the way for new interests and hobbies.

G. Could you be required to study a particular language at school?

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】C

【2】E

【3】D

【4】A

【5】F

【解析】文章主要讲述了学习第二语言的有利方面。例如：职业、旅行、教育深造、个人成长。

【1】考查对上下文理解及推理判断能力。句意：真的值得吗？根据上文“So why should we spend time learning a second language?” 那么我们为什么要花时间学习第二语言呢？以及下文“让我们看看。”可知该句承上启下。 根据题意，故选C。

【2】考查对上下文理解及推理判断能力。句意：它可以帮助你销售和获得好的交易。根据上文“If your work involves regular contact with speakers of foreign languages, being able to talk to them in their own language will help you to communicate with them better.”如果你的工作涉及到与外语使用者的定期接触，那么能够用他们自己的语言与他们交谈将有助于你更好地与他们交流。可推知更好的交流，有利于自己业务的扩展，获得更好的收益。根据题意，故选E。

【3】考查对上下文理解及推理判断能力。句意：这会帮你省很多麻烦。根据下文“If you are fond of tourism, then knowledge of the local language is a must-have to avoid bad experiences or discomfort.”如果你喜欢旅游，那么了解当地语言是避免不好的经历或不舒服的必要条件。根据题意，故选D。

【4】考查对上下文理解及推理判断能力。句意：教育。根据下文“If you are a high school student who is interested in going abroad for further education, then you will have to learn the language of the country which you wish to move to.”如果你是一个对出国深造感兴趣的高中生，那么你将不得不学习你想搬到的那个国家的语言。可知该段落讲述的是教育。根据题意，故选A。

【5】考查对上下文理解及推理判断能力。句意：它可以为新的兴趣和爱好开辟道路。根据上文“Learning a second language can help in broadening one’s horizons(视野). It can help in learning about the culture of that particular country.” 第二语言学习可以帮助扩大视野（视野）。它可以帮助了解这个国家的文化。句型一致，承上启下。 根据题意，故选F。