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My summer hols wr CWOT. B4, we usd 2 go 2 NY 2C my bro, his CF & thr 3:-@ kids FTF ILNY, its gr8.
Can you understand this sentence? If you can't, don't feel too bad: neither could the middle school teacher in England who received this as homework. This is Netspeak: the language of computerized communication found on Internet or cellphones. To newcomers, it can look like a completely foreign language. So, what is the "translation" of the sentence above? My summer holidays were a complete waste of time. Before, we used to go to New York to see my brother, his girlfriend, and their three screaming kids face to face. I love New York; it's great.
Schoolteachers and parents say this new form of writing is harming(破坏)the English language. Increasing spelling and grammatical mistakes cxan be seen in students' writing. They fear the language could become corrupted(面目全非的).
Everyone should just relax, say linguists(语言学家). They believe Netspeak is in fact more of a good thing. David Crystal, from the University of Wales, argues that Netspeak and Internet create a new language use and the almost lost art of diary writing has been picked up again. Geoffrey Nunberg, from Stanford University, agrees. "People get better at writing by writing," he says, "Kids who are now doing text messaging, e-mail, and instant messages will write at least as well as, and possibly better than, their parents."
Linguist James Millroy says, for centuries, it is believed without exception that young people are harming the language. And you can bet your bottom dollar that when today's teenagers become tomorrow's parents, they too will think this way. Milroy argues that languages do not and cannot become "corrupted"; they simply change to meet the new needs.
However, Netspeakers do agree that it is important to teach young people how to speak and write Standard English. Cynthia McVey says, "I can understand Netspeak worries teachers and it's important that they get across to their pupils that text messaging is for fun, but that learning to write proper English is a must for their future."
Perhaps we should give teenagers a little more trust anyway. Erin, age 12, says, "I wouldn't use text language in my homework. Texting is just for fun"
【小题1】What is the main purpose of the first paragraph?
| A.To give an example of a foreign language. |
| B.To show an example of creative methods. |
| C.To express worries about using Netspeak. |
| D.To lead in the topic of Netspeak. |
| A.Cynthia McVey points out teenagers can deal with Netspeak properly. |
| B.Geoffrey Nunberg believes Netspeakers can write Standard English. |
| C.David Crystal thinks Netspeak helps develop the habit of writing. |
| D.James Milroy says that language is changing and improving. |
| A.be fairly sure | B.be greatly surprised |
| C.think it a pity | D.find it interesting |
| A.Netspeak: A Widely-Used Language on Internet |
| B.Is Netspeak Harming the English Language? |
| C.Is Netspeak Helpful in Language Learning? |
| D.Netspeak: Advantages and Disadvantages |
My summer hols wr CWOT. B4, we usd 2 go 2 NY 2C my bro, his CF & thr 3:-@ kids FTF ILNY, its gr8.
Can you understand this sentence? If you can't, don't feel too bad: neither could the middle school teacher in England who received this as homework. This is Netspeak: the language of computerized communication found on Internet or cellphones. To newcomers, it can look like a completely foreign language. So, what is the "translation" of the sentence above? My summer holidays were a complete waste of time. Before, we used to go to New York to see my brother, his girlfriend, and their three screaming kids face to face. I love New York; it's great.
Schoolteachers and parents say this new form of writing is harming(破坏)the English language. Increasing spelling and grammatical mistakes cxan be seen in students' writing. They fear the language could become corrupted(面目全非的).
Everyone should just relax, say linguists(语言学家). They believe Netspeak is in fact more of a good thing. David Crystal, from the University of Wales, argues that Netspeak and Internet create a new language use and the almost lost art of diary writing has been picked up again. Geoffrey Nunberg, from Stanford University, agrees. "People get better at writing by writing," he says, "Kids who are now doing text messaging, e-mail, and instant messages will write at least as well as, and possibly better than, their parents."
Linguist James Millroy says, for centuries, it is believed without exception that young people are harming the language. And you can bet your bottom dollar that when today's teenagers become tomorrow's parents, they too will think this way. Milroy argues that languages do not and cannot become "corrupted"; they simply change to meet the new needs.
However, Netspeakers do agree that it is important to teach young people how to speak and write Standard English. Cynthia McVey says, "I can understand Netspeak worries teachers and it's important that they get across to their pupils that text messaging is for fun, but that learning to write proper English is a must for their future."
Perhaps we should give teenagers a little more trust anyway. Erin, age 12, says, "I wouldn't use text language in my homework. Texting is just for fun"
1.What is the main purpose of the first paragraph?
A. To give an example of a foreign language.
B. To show an example of creative methods.
C. To express worries about using Netspeak.
D. To lead in the topic of Netspeak.
2.Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A. Cynthia McVey points out teenagers can deal with Netspeak properly.
B. Geoffrey Nunberg believes Netspeakers can write Standard English.
C. David Crystal thinks Netspeak helps develop the habit of writing.
D. James Milroy says that language is changing and improving.
3.The expression "bet your bottom dollar" in Paragraph 5 means ______.
A. be fairly sure B. be greatly surprised
C. think it a pity D. find it interesting
4. What can be the best title for the passage?
A. Netspeak: A Widely-Used Language on Internet
B. Is Netspeak Harming the English Language?
C. Is Netspeak Helpful in Language Learning?
D. Netspeak: Advantages and Disadvantages
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缺词填空。(每空一词)(10分)
1. Can you give me some __________(建议) about learning math?
2. Kate often feels________(紧张不安的) when she talks to me.
3. I like history,but I don’t like__________(地理).
4. There are many_______(语言)in the world. Most of them aren’t used widely.
5. Do you know the________(长)of the Yellow River?
6. Do you like your trip? Is it (令人愉快的).
7. The girl with long hair is the__________(苗条的)of the three.
8. Liu Xiang and Yao Ming are both my h_________.Do you agree with me?
9. We don’t know this song very well because it’s u________.
10. He is________ (1ike to give money or things to others)to his friends.
根据对话内容,从方框内的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项,其中有两个为多余选项。
(Mary Hand—M;Chen Hui—C)
M: Help yourself to some chocolates. Chen Li brought them from Shanghai.
C: 1. I can’t eat anything sweet. It’s my teeth.
M: I’m sorry to hear that. 2.
C: I did. He told me that I have to have one tooth out and two filled. But I can’t find time for it.
M: 3.
C: But I’m busy now. I think I’ll go next week.
M: I’m afraid you’d better go right now. The sooner you do something about it, the better.
C: 4. Can you please tell our head that I’ll be back by lunchtime?
M: 5.
C: Thank you very much. See you this afternoon.
M: See you.
A. If I were you, I’d take care of them right away.
B. You’d better not worry about yourself.
C. I agree with you.
D. Thanks.
E. With pleasure.
F. Here you are.
G. Did you see a dentist?
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