Unit 5 Languages Around the World 拓展阅读训练(二)
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体裁:说明文 题材:介绍说明 词数:280 难度:中 建议用时:6分钟
[四川攀枝花2019高一期末]I’m a strong believer that learning different languages makes you look incredibly good when you’re in a foreign country. The list below introduces 4 apps that will help you learn a foreign language! You can download them for free.
Babbel: Learn Languages
Babbel is an excellent language tool to help you progress step by step when learning a new language. It helps you learn grammar along the way as you work your way through the tasks and assignments. The downside is that for full access to everything you need to pay a monthly subscription, but this will still be cheaper than taking physical lessons with a tutor!
Duolingo: Learn Languages Free
The app has many languages to choose from and will work through the basics all the way to advanced words and sentences. It’s all completely free too! It is incredibly well designed, looks great and will help you learn remember and progress with just a little bit of time every day.
Tandem: Language Exchange
Rather than have you work through tasks and memorise different things, the app lets you match with people who share your interests but speak the language you want to learn. You can then have text, voice and video conversations with people who want to learn your native language, and in return you learn theirs, all by simply communicating with each other. It’s a great way to learn with only $1 a day.
Busuu: Learn English
This app is perfect if you want to learn English. There are all sorts of audio and visual learning aids. You’ll find yourself working through interactive tests and learning tools for vocabulary and dialogue. You can enjoy advanced functions by subscribing to the service.
1. What is the purpose of the passage
A. To sell apps to language learners.
B. To recommend language learning apps.
C. To teach language learners to use apps.
D. To teach languages through apps.
2. Which app suits you best if you want to learn through communication
A. Babbel. B. Duolingo. C. Tandem. D. Busuu.
3. How is Duolingo different from the other three apps
A. It is completely free to use.
B. It is only for English learning.
C. It is unsuitable for beginners.
D. It is the most useful app.
4. What do the apps have in common
A. They cover all languages.
B. They focus on grammar.
C. They contain many tests.
D. They are free to download.
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[广东深圳高级中学2019高一月考·改编]Do you know how many languages there are in the world There are about 5, 500, but many of them are not considered very 1 . English is considered one of the most important languages because many people 2 it, not only in the UK and the US, 3 in other countries of the world. About 375 million speak it 4 their own language, and another 750 million use it as a 5 language. It is 6 to say how many people are learning it. Millions of boys and girls in schools are trying to do so.
Many English children 7 French. French is also a very important language. Some children learn German, Chinese, Japanese and Russian, of which Chinese is getting more and more popular.
Which is the best 8 to learn a language We know that we all learnt the native language well when we were children. If we learn a second language in the 9 way, it may not seem so difficult. What does a small child do He 10 what people say, and he tries to guess what he hears. When he wants something, he has to 11 it. He is using the language, 12 and talking in it at all times. If people use a second language 13 , they will learn it 14 .
In school, you learn to read, to write, to hear and to 15 . It is best to learn all new words through the ears. You can read them, spell them and speak them later.
1. A. spoken B. happy C. important D. ideal
2. A. love B. use C. operate D. copy
3. A. but B. and C. or D. so
4. A. like B. with C. for D. as
5. A. distant B. second C. formal D. special
6. A. easy B. latest C. difficult D. best
7. A. ignore B. understand C. study D. communicate
8. A. time B. way C. thing D. place
9. A. same B. different C. useful D. good
10. A. talks B. wants C. cries D. follows
11. A. turn to B. go over C. get through D. ask for
12. A. joking B. planning C. thinking D. doing
13. A. at times B. in no time C. all the time D. for the time
14. A. fluently B. confidently C. freely D. easily
15. A. fight B. sing C. speak D. play
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【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文,为外语学习者推荐了四款可以免费下载的语言学习的应用软件。
1. B推理判断题。根据第一段中的 The list below introduces4apps that will help you learn a foreign language!You can download them for free.可知,本文的目的是为外语学习者推荐四款语言学习的应用软件,可以免费下载。故选B项。
2. C细节理解题。根据 Tandem:Language Exchange标题下的You can then have text,voice and video conversations with people who want to learn your native language,and in return you learn theirs,all by simply communicating with each other.可知,想通过与人交流学习语言可以选择 Tandem这款软件。故选C项。
3. A细节理解题。根据 durling: Learn Languages Free标题下的It’s all completely free too!可知,它与其他三个应用软件的不同点是:它是完全免费的。故选A项。
4. D细节理解题。根据第一段中的 You can download them for free.可知,这些应用软件的共同点是它们都可以免费下载。故选D项。
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【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文,介绍了当今学习语言的现状及最好的学习方法。
1. C根据后一句中的 English is considered one of the most important l anguages可知,此处表示世界上大约有5,500种语言,但其中许多语言被认为是不重要的。故选C项。
2. B根据后面的 not only in the UK and the US, ________ in other countries of the world可知,此处是说英语被认为是最重要的语言之一是因为许多人使用它。故选B项。
3. A根据语境,此处是说不止英国和美国,世界上其他一些国家的人们也使用英语。not only…,but(also)…是固定搭配,意为“不但……而且……”。故选A项。
4. D根据空后的 another750 million use it as a language中的as可知,设空处应用as,指把英语当作自己的语言,即母语。故选D项。
5. B根据语境及第三段中的 If we learn a second language可知,此处指把英语当作第二语言。second language意为“第二语言”,故选B项。
6. C根据语境,此处是说很难说出到底有多少人在学英语。因为人数众多,不好统计,故选C项。
7. C根据后文的 Some children learn German…可知,此处指许多英国孩子学习法语。故选C项。
8. B根据后文中的 f we learn a second language in the ________ way可知,此处是问学习语言最好的方法是什么。故选B项。
9. A根据语境,此处是说如果我们用相同的方式学习第二语言,就不会那么难了。故选A项。
10. D根据语境及空后的 he tries to guess what he hears可知,此处指小孩学语言时专心听人们说的话并尝试猜测他们听到的内容;follow在此意为“倾听”。故选D项。
11. D根据空前的 When he wants something可知,此处指小孩想要什么东西的时候,就会开口要。turn to意为“求助”;go over意为“复习”;get through意为“完成;渡过(难关)”;ask for意为“(向某人)要”。故选D项。
12. C结合选项可知,此处是指孩子在使用这门语言时,始终用这门语言思考和谈话。故选C项。
13. C根据前一句中的 using the language, ________ and talking in it at all times可知,作为类比,此处是说如果人们一直使用第二语言,他们很容易就能学会它。at times意为“有时”;in no time意为“马上;立即”;all the time意为“一直”;for the time意为“暂时;当下”。故选C项。
14. D根据语境,此处指如果一直使用第二语言,那么就很容易学会它。fluently意为“流利地”;confidently意为“自信地”;freely意为“自由地”;easily意为“容易地”。故选D项。
15. C根据常识,学习一门语言时要培养听、说、读、写四项技能。故选C项。
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