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_____ English language is taught _____ a foreign language at _____ schools in China.
A. 不填;as; most of B. 不填;like; most of C. The; like; most D. The; as; most of
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lack of confidence with speaking, and difficulty in understanding native speakers. Another problem
could be that a foreign language taught in schools can sound quite different to what native speakers
actually use.
There are a few English words and expressions that I'd never heard until I came to China. The
most common one in my experience is "How are you? I'm fine, thank you, and you?"
I appreciate that although this greeting is much too formal for everyday use - it's easy to learn
and helps build confidence. However, it can be a hard habit to break. I've seen many parents correct
their kids if they don't use that exact phrase, as if simply replying "I'm fine" would somehow be rude.
In fact I'm banning my students from saying that in the classroom, insisting a simple "I'm fine, thanks"
is good enough.
"Seldom" is another one that I find interesting. The first time a student told me "I seldom watch
TV", my initial reaction was a stupefied look, followed by "Huh?" I then realized the student used
"seldom" when it's more common for us to use "rarely."
I was just as confused when I first heard a toilet referred to as a WC (water closet), another
English term I'd never heard of back in Australia. Of course, my students know the other names
for it like bathroom, toilet, washroom etc. so to prefer that name is an interesting choice.
I don't mind that my students have substituted familiar English words with their own, far from it.
It reminds me how creative they can be with not only their language, but with mine as well. It's healthy
for English to evolve (进化) and change and I'm happy to add these new words to my vocabulary.
One important lesson I've learnt is that textbooks can only help you so much. For further
improvement you'd better practice with native speakers.
B. Native speakers are hard to understand.
C. Chinese-English has something different.
D. Chinese students are more creative.
B. not popular with native speakers
C. sometimes misunderstood
D. considered impolite by native speakers
B. the exact reply has been trained into a habit
C. some parents are not qualified to teach English
D. children don't always obey their teachers
B. rarely; washroom
C. seldom; WC
D. rarely; WC
B. He's angry.
C. He feels uncomfortable.
D. He pays no attention.
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61． .
Dear editor,
I am a junior at university majoring（读……专业）in law I’m interested in administrative law and plan to study it during my postgraduate years. But my dream is to be a great reporter. My question is : is it possible for me to be a reporter if I major in administrative law? I’m worried about my future. Please help me.
62． .
Dear editor,
I am a university junior in public administration. I like English very much and I once tried unsuccessfully to change my major to English. So I decided to take the postgraduate exam and learn more English in graduate school. But since my first degree isn’t in English, it’s unlikely that I’ll be enrolled as an English major. Are there any non English majors that also offer English training so that I can master the language after graduation and find a good job?
63． .
Dear editor,
I was born in a remote country area in northwest
64． .
Dear editor,
I’m a freshman majoring in Japanese. I also have a great love for English and my English level is fairly good. But now I’m worried that if I take a job as a Japanese interpreter or translator in the future, I’ll lose touch with English. Is there a job that can combine both my major and my interest?
65． .
Dear editor,
I’m in a situation that makes me very confused. I got two job offers at the same time. One is a small, private company doing foreign trade, which I’m interested in. The other is large, famous company. However, the job isn’t so related to foreign trade. Furthermore, the second company is far away from my family and friends. I have to make a choice right now. I need your help.
A．Editor writes:
It all depends on what you value most in your work. If you think your interests are the most important, choose the first company. If you value a big company’s working experience, then go with that one. Of course, you need to consider other factors, like compensation, commute time, on the job training, and family and friends.
B．Editor writes:
I have been working in media for over five years and have met lost of reporters. Actually, very few of them major in journalism. They have various educational backgrounds, including international politics, philosophy, law, even computer science. Writing a good news story is difficult. Reporters have to have a clear understanding of the issues they’re working on. Their job often requires some expertise in certain fields. So, if you’re going to be a journalist in the future, your knowledge in administrative law will surely be a plus not a disadvantage.
C．Editor writes:
Getting into an internship（实习）could be very competitive, and you’ll need to use all the sources to maximize your chances of getting in. Not only teachers, but family, friends and students a few grades above you may also be sources of information. Try them all. Actually, I think most professionals don’t like being interrupted by students asking about internships all the time. So try to locate human resources people and their e mail address and send your resume that way, instead of trying to locate them through a phone call.
D．Editor writes:
Don’t worry. And good English skills you have won’t be wasted in future. You could be a trilingual translator, which surely makes you more competitive than those who have only mastered one language. You could also find a position in a Japanese company that needs you to communicate with European or American customers. The globalized world needs more trilingual or even multilingual experts.
E．Editor writes:
You’re young and aspiring, I think you surely deserve a better life. People say education can change one’s fate. Have you ever thought about continuing your study? When I was reading your letter, I was impressed by your good English. You must be intelligent and talented. You could start learning by yourself from some high school or even primary school textbooks It might take a couple of years, but I’m sure you can eventually enter a university if you work hard. You could apple for grants（助学金）to cover your tuition and living costs. I believe your life will be back on track after you strengthen your overall abilities through higher education.
F．Editor writes:
Yes, some schools, most related to business studies, provide some English training,
For example, at University of International Business and Economics in