Question

There is no best way to learn a language, just different ways that suit different people. Some people prefer to “pick up” the language by reading books or magazines, watching films, visiting the country where the target language is spoken, etc. They focus on the meanings of words and don’t worry too much about the language forms used. This method often suits children if they find themselves in a foreign country or with foreign friends. However, this approach doesn’t suit everyone if your aim is to become good at writing.

Probably the most common way to learn a language is in a classroom with a teacher. The teacher can explain difficult words, give guidance, provide extra motivation and feedback on progress. Unfortunately, some people do not have very pleasant experiences of learning a language in the classroom. Language learning can be great fun. But your writing level will be increased most efficiently this way. Besides learning in a classroom, you can use a personal tutor and arrange a very flexible system of tuition. That means if you are busy at a particular time, you can still arrange to have your language tuition at a time that suits you.

With recent improvements in modern technology, it is now possible to purchase a wide range of multi-media materials for learning a language. You can teach yourself using cassettes, videos, CD- ROMs, books, and any combination of these. This approach is best suited to students who are self-disciplined and well-organized. It also tends to assist with the development of reading and listening skills. But be sure to pick out materials of high quality. If you want to become fluent at speaking and writing a language, you’ll also benefit from cooperating with other users.

1.The method mentioned in the first paragraph can be considered _______.

A. passive learning    B. natural and active learning

C. the most effective learning method    D. a structured learning method

2.The underlined word “flexible” in the second paragraph means “________”.

A. strict    B. pleasant    C. safe    D. free

3.From the passage, we can NOT learn that ________.

A. people need to care about grammar when speaking a language

B. classroom studying can be boring sometimes

C. not all learning materials can help improve our language level

D. students lacking self-control may not benefit much from self-study

4.What might be talked about in the next passage?

A. How to find a personal tutor.

B. How to deal with the difficulties in study.

C. How to cooperate with other language learners.

D. How to find the best studying method.

Answer

1. B

2. D

3. A

4. C

【解析】

本文是一篇议论文。世界上没有最好的语言学习方法，只有最适合自己的方法。文章中讨论了三种不同的学习语言的方法，并介绍了这些方法的优点和缺点。

1.推理判断题。根据第一段第二句Some people prefer to “pick up” the language by reading books or magazines, watching films, visiting the country where the target language is spoken, etc.可知，一些人通过阅读、看电影或旅行学习语言，这是一种很自然的、主动的学习语言的方法。故B项正确。

2.猜测词意题。根据划线词后句的例证解释“That means if you are busy at a particular time, you can still arrange to have your language tuition at a time that suits you.”可知，这种系统意味着如果某些时候你太忙了，可以另外安排一些适合的时间学习语言。这种做法很灵活。该词意为“灵活的，自由的”，故D项正确。

3.细节理解题。根据文章第2段内容可知，有时候在教室里学习语言会比较枯燥，故B项正确；第三段第一句With recent improvements in modern technology, it is now possible to purchase a wide range of multi-media materials for learning a language…But be sure to pick out materials of high quality.可知，并不是所有的材料都有利于提高语言水平。根据第三段This approach is best suited to students who are self-disciplined and well-organized.可知，D项被提及，故BCD三项都被提及了，A项文章中没有出现。

4.推理判断题。根据文章最后一句If you want to become fluent at speaking and writing a language, you’ll also benefit from cooperating with other users.可知，我们可以从和他人的交流中获益。在文章接下来的部分中很可能会涉及任何与其他人通过语言交流提高我们的语言能力。故C项正确。