Question

    Learning to understand spoken English can be difficult. Learners must not only master new sounds, but also learn conversational idioms. That's a let to learn! But they may soon realize there is something else going on. 1. These different styles of speaking are called "registers". In their work, language experts identify three major factors that affect the register of spoken English: the place of the conversation, the relationship of the speakers, and the purpose of the conversation.

2. Even two best friends who work and live together may speak more formally to each other in the office. At home, one might say, "C'mon, I wanna leave." The same person at work might say, "Are you ready to go now?"

The relationship of the speakers also affects the language they use with each other. People speak less formally to friends and more formally to strangers. 3. People who know each other well might use more idioms and more slang in their speech. An angry woman might tell her daughter to "hush your mouth" and her sister to "quiet down".

Finally, the purpose of the conversation affects people's speech. A person who want to ease hurt feelings uses a soft, quiet tone. 4.

Few speakers realize that they change registers according to these factors. 5. We are not aware that we make these changes. We accept the changeability of the weather, but we often refuse to accept the changeability of speech.

A. In fact, most people strongly deny it.

B. People generally speak less at work than they do at home.

C. The very same person speaks differently in different situations.

D. Therefore, we should be careful not to hurt each other with our speech.

E. On the other hand, a person who wants to pick a fight speaks rapidly and loudly.

F. The place where the conversation takes place directly affects the language of the conversation

G. Because they already share information and experience with friends, they do not need to explain as much.

Answer

1.C

2.F

3.G

4.E

5.A

【解析】

这是一篇说明文。主要从三个方面介绍了难以理解口语的三个因素，分析了各自的原因，并提出了学好口语理解的相关建议。

1.根据下文“These different styles of speaking are called ‘registers’.”可知这些不同的说话类型叫做语域。C项The very same person speaks differently in different situations.“同一个人在不同情况下说的话不同”，呼应上文different，切合句意。故选C项。

2.分析文章结构可知，本文按照总分总形式展开行文。总述句为第一段中“In their work, language experts identify three major factors that affect the register of spoken English: the place of the conversation, the relationship of the speakers, and the purpose of the conversation.”“语言专家在他们研究中证实了影响口语语域的三大主要因素：说话地点，说话者间关系和说话目的，”，其中“the place of the conversation, the relationship of the speakers, and the purpose of the conversation”分别为二、三、四段的分述点，因此第二段横线处应选择承接上段尾句、总领本段的句子，结合选项翻译可知，F项“说话发生的地点会直接影响说话的语言”切合题意。故选F项。

3.后句提到“People who know each other well might use more idioms and more slang in their speech.”“很了解彼此的人在说话中会使用更多的惯用语和俚语”，G项“因为他们和朋友共享了很多经历和信息，所以不必过多解释”呼应后句中的know each other well“互相很了解彼此”，切合题意。故选G项。

4.由前文“the purpose of the conversation affects people's speech. A person who want to ease hurt feelings uses a soft, quiet tone.”可知，意为“说话的目的会影响人们说话”总领本段，后文举例支撑总领句，E项“On the other hand, a person who wants to pick a fight speaks rapidly and loudly.”“另一方面，想大家的人说得很快很大声”与前文“想安慰别人情绪的人用轻柔舒缓的语调”形成对比关系，符合语境。故选E项。

5.上一句提到“Few speakers realize that they change registers according to these factors.”可知，很少有人能意识到他们要根据这些因素改变语域。A项“事实上很多人都强烈否认这个”与前文形成平行结构，该选项中的deny“否认”与下文refuse“拒绝”相呼应，符合语境。故选A项。