Question

    Four benefits of learning a new language Has learning a new language been sitting on your to-do list for ages？There's no better time than now to think of finally crossing it off．1.

1． Easier travels

The fabled（传说中的）language barrier is real - as soon as you travel outside tourist areas，understanding others and making yourself understood can be quite the challenge．2. In this way you can experience all the riches a foreign country offers．

2． Better work relations

Being able to speak to your clients （委托人） in their preferred language can be of great help for your business relationships．3. Indeed， speaking an extra language could earn your salary up to 20 percent．

3． Improved brain function

Learning a new language can develop your thinking abilities and help your mind work better． Studies have even shown that language learning reduces the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease．

4． Increased focus

Language learning shapes your brain into a well-oiled multi-tasking machine． As you build a new mental word list， you'll notice an improvement in your ability to do several things at once and to quickly switch between tasks．4.

So， start by determining what you want to do -taking a trip， moving to another country or looking for a better job， for instance．5. Be open-minded， listen to others and most of all， practice， practice， and practice some more!

A．Just involve yourself in the language．

B．This makes it possible for you to find a good reason．

C．Your overall focus will be sharper and your brain will work better．

D．You should be familiar with the language spoken where you're traveling．

E．Learning a new language is a good way to improve your ability in this field．

F．Here are some benefits of language learning that will convince you to take the leap！

G．It will improve not only your professional reputation but your chances of scoring a raise．

Answer

1. F

2. D

3. G

4. C

5. A

【解析】

这是一篇说明文。介绍了学习一门新语言的几点益处。

1.由“1. Easier travels，2. Better work relations，3. Improved brain function， 4. Increased focus”以及小题1的位置。可知，小题1要起到启下的作用。故F选项切题。

2.由“In this way you can experience all the riches a foreign country offers.”通过这种方式，你可以体验到一个国家提供的所有有价值的东西。可知，小题2要承接下文，表明你应该怎么做才能体验到一个国家提供的所有有价值的东西。故D选项切题。

3.由“Being able to speak to your clients ( 委 托 人) in their preferred language can be of great help for your business relationships.”能够用客户喜欢的语言与他们交谈对你的业务关系有很大的帮助。可知小题3要紧接着说具体的帮助。故G选项切题。

4.由“Language learning shapes your brain into a well-oiled multi-tasking machine. As you build a new mental word list, you’ll notice an improvement in your ability to do several things at once and to quickly switch between tasks ”语言学习把你的大脑塑造成一个良好的多任务机器。当你建立一个新的心理词汇表时，你会发现你同时做几件事情的能力有所提高。可知，这两个句子都在介绍语言学习所带来的益处，所以小题4也要介绍语言学习的益处。故C选项切题。

5.由So, start by determining what you want to do – taking a trip, moving to another country or looking for a better job, for instance. 所以，首先要确定你想做什么——比如旅行，搬到另一个国家或者寻找一份更好的工作。Be open-minded. listen to others and most of all, practice, practice, and practice some more!思想要开放。听别人的，最重要的是，多练习，多练习！可知，小题5要起到承上启下的作用，既要说明应该要用语言，又要引起下文，来说明用语言的时候应该注意什么。故A选项切题。