主题语境八：语言学习

Ⅰ.阅读理解

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There's no denying that learning a foreign language is difficult,and when it comes to speaking the language,it can be extremely tough.I remember walking into my first-ever Spanish class at university only to discover that half of my classmates were already fluent in multiple languages.It's safe to say I felt out of my depth!

At first the thought of speaking Spanish terrified me;not only were my vocabulary and grammar very limited,but I had never spoken another language before.However,I was determined to overcome my fear,and by adopting a few simple methods I have been able to build my confidence and make progress.In fact,it was not as terrible as I thought.Here,I think I will share a few tips with you.

Firstly,it is OK to make mistakes for language learners and that you should accept them.This sounds obvious,but when it comes to language learning we often aim for perfection and feel as though we are not ready to speak until we have “enough” words or grammatical knowledge.The truth is that you will never feel ready,and instead it is important to use the knowledge to communicate what you can.

This leads on to my next tip:don't compare yourself to others.This can be a hard one,especially if you are in a large language class.It is important to remember that we all learn at different speeds and through different styles of learning.Something that really helped me progress was finding a patient language exchange partner.Finding someone whose level of English was similar to my level of Spanish to practise with made me feel much more confident.

Lastly,celebrate the small success and remember how far you have come!Instead of focusing on how far you have to go,focus on the progress you have already made and be proud of your achievements!

1.What does the underlined sentence in the first paragraph suggest in the passage?

A.The author took great pride in his classmates.

B.The author was unable to speak many languages.

C.The author wanted to leave university immediately.

D.The author failed to join in his classmates'conversation.

2.What is the common barrier for language learners?

A.They can't use the language in right situations.

B.They fail to have a good command of grammar.

C.They can't help comparing themselves to others.

D.They have a lack of courage to speak the language.

3.What's the best way to learn Spanish in the author's opinion?

A.Find a partner whose Spanish is excellent.

B.Set long-term goals to improve enthusiasm.

C.Learn from an example and pick out weak points.

D.Choose a language exchange partner at the same level.

4.What does the author want to tell us in the passage?

A.Learning new languages is not so hard.

B.Mastering Spanish is a chance in a million.

C.Confidence is the key to speaking a language.

D.Don't ignore what you have achieved in learning.

Ⅱ.完形填空

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文本来源：2020·四川省双流中学月考 新颖度：★★★★ 素养视角：语言学习

Many language learners think their pronunciation is good enough because their teacher doesn't correct them too often or because other students can _1__them.

Pronunciation is the area which is ___2__the least attention to in language learning.Most teachers ___3__just let their students speak and stop them ___4__they say something completely wrong.Working on each student's pronunciation in class is just ___5__.Also,the students who are__6__at pronunciation may be afraid that it will embarrass their classmates if they help ____ 7 their mistakes.

If you believe your pronunciation is good enough to ___8__because it is good enough for your teacher and other students,you may be ___9__when you actually go to a foreign country.One of my friends was the best student in his ___10__class in Poland.When he went to America,he found Americans didn't understand _11__of what he said.

Your pronunciation may still be quite ___12__that of a native speaker.If this is the ___13__,other people will find it__14__to understand what you're saying and will not be comfortable with you.

_15__,don't think you can communicate in a foreign language ___16__you've tested your skills on real native speakers. _17__for native or near-native pronunciation so that people you talk to can communicate with you ___18__.In order to achieve this goal,there's ___19__that you will need to start thinking about pronunciation and _ _20__time on it.

1.A.understand B.watch C.surround D.mistake

2.A.drawn B.fixed C.called D.paid

3.A.ever B.never C.usually D.even

4.A.if only B.only if C.even if D.if ever

5.A.impossible B.fantastic C.necessary D.important

6.A.good B.well C.poor D.strict

7.A.work out B.find out C.point out D.try out

8.A.communicate B.travel C.pronounce D.exchange

9.A.happy B.surprised C.disappointed D.excited

10.A.French B.Polish C.German D.English

11.A.half B.none C.rest D.lot

12.A.next to B.far from C.different from D.similar to

13.A.matter B.same C.case D.fact

14.A.easy B.beneficial C.hard D.convenient

15.A.In other words B.In conclusion C.On the contrary D.In total

16.A.until B.when C.as D.while

17.A.Stand B.Aim C.Look D.Account

18.A.smoothly B.difficultly C.truly D.practically

19.A.no way B.no need C.no wonder D.no doubt

20.A.take B.cost C.spend D.kill

Ⅲ.语法填空

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Working in another country can be a great way of 1._______（broaden） your horizons.It is important to remember from the start,2.________,that finding a job in another country will require determination and careful thought and planning in advance.

If you 3._______（make） the decision that you want to work outside the EU,you will have to take into account some important issues you may not have 4._______（consider） when in the EU.For example,you may require a work visa or work permit before you can work in your 5._______（choose） country.It is also useful to bear in mind other 6._______（difference）,such as language,culture and climate.

Once you have decided 7._______a particular country,you should research the work opportunities and possibilities to find out whether you will require a visa or work permit.You can check all this information 8._______（thorough）in advance by getting in touch with the embassy of the country where you will be travelling.You can check the Internet and the local papers for information about jobs and 9._______（accommodate）.If you have 10._______opportunity for the further education,you can find out if your qualifications will be recognized abroad.