In modern society, online learning is popular with many people. For many of us, learning a language is a terrifying experience, just as opening a new set of books and CDs.
Babbel is a comprehensive online learning system that allows the user to combine learning with his or her everyday life. Launched in 2007 in Berlin, it’s created and maintained by a team of 300 employees from 28 nations, including linguists, language teachers, native speakers, and authors.
The 14 language courses on offer (including French, Spanish, Polish, German, Swedish and English) are designed to be used on the go, anywhere and at any time, thanks to Babbel’s multi-platform mobile apps. These courses are free to download and contain 2,000—3,000 vocabulary words per language, pronounced by native speakers and accompanied by relevant images.
This native-speaker approach, says Markus Witte, CEO and founder of Babbel, is key to the company’s success. “The courses are designed by experienced language teachers and linguists,” he explains. “Their knowledge about learning processes and language pairings is crucial when designing lessons. We offer 14 learning languages and it makes a huge difference whether a Portuguese or an English native learns Spanish.”
One of the real joys is being able to set your own pace and learn what you want. Simply choose the language you want and start learning it right away with integrated speech recognition.
Registration of Babbel is completely free, as Babbel provides advanced lessons in every language, so you can start making progress immediately. If you choose to sign up, you are offered monthly, three-monthly, six-monthly or yearly payment plans and this gives you immediate access to your chosen language on www. babbel. com as well as via the mobile apps for Android or IOS.
The lessons are quick, bite-sized and entertaining. 50% of Babbel users learn with apps. Witte says, “This mobile language learning supports Babbel’s idea of easy learning. The touch display allows for much faster repeat of vocabulary, and users can check their pronunciation or record a speaking role in a dialogue, which helps to remove the fear of talking in an unfamiliar language.”
1.What do many people think of learning a language?
A.Embarrassing B.Interesting
C. Impressive D.Unpleasant.
2.Learners may enjoy learning with Babbel because___________ .
A.the courses are easy to download
B.the teachers are native speakers
C.they can learn at their own pace
D.the images are designed by native speakers
3.Which statement is true according to the passage?
A.The touch display can help users repeat the words faster.
B.Users can only get access to their chosen language via the mobile apps.
C.Users are offered only monthly or yearly payment plans
D.The mobile language learning is difficult and helpful.
4.What’ s the author’ s purpose of writing the text?
A.To illustrate the advantages of online learning.
B.To make an advertisement for a language school.
C.To introduce a new way of learning foreign languages.
D.To discuss how to learn a new language efficiently.
A teenager needs to have a sense of independence in their life to feel secure（安全的）. To some teenagers independence means a lot to them, and I think that some parents don’t allow their teenagers enough independence.
Independence has something to do with freedom. Some kids are not allowed to go anywhere alone, and the only thing their schedule includes is going to school, coming home, going to sleep, and repeating the process the next day. Parents tend to be afraid that their kids can get hurt if they go outside into the world. But if parents control their kids too much, they may never learn to live on their own. The best way for a teenager to learn lesson is through experience. I think it is beneficial for teenagers to have freedom.
Teenagers’ lack of freedom can also stop them from having good friendship at school. Some might say this is a good thing, because it helps them focus more on their school work. I argue that this can only discourage them not to do their school work. Some parents do not allow their children to be around their friends outside the school, thinking that this will get them into trouble. But I don’t think so. Instead, isn’t this a good reason for parents to get their children a cellphone? Cellphones allow teenagers to stay in touch with their parents, and communicate with friends.
Privacy is another issue between parents and their teenagers. Teenagers tend to enjoy relaxation by themselves in their own room. This also gives them a sense of independence. It often annoys teenagers when their parents enter their room when they are not home. I know that my mom always goes in my room when I’m not home, and this has brought me to the point where I have asked many times to get a lock on my door.
1.What is the main idea of the second paragraph?
A.Kids know how to live independently.
B.Some parents allow their kids no freedom.
C.It benefits teenagers to have freedom.
D.Kids have a dull routine every day
2.In the opinion of the author, ___________.
A.parents should make it easy for kids to communicate with their friends
B.good friendships between kids harm their school work
C.it is unnecessary for a kid to have a cellphone
D.kids should focus on the school work
3.How do teenagers usually feel when their parents enter their rooms in their absence?
A.Disappointed B.Lucky
C.Angry D.Calm
4.The author hopes to have her door locked in order to ______________.
A.keep her father from reading her dairy B.prevent her mother entering her room
C.Protect herself from any harm D.Stop thieves from going in
Wanted
Project Management Assistant
Responsibility:
—Provide service for the project in Chongqing.
—Provide assistance to the project manager for everyday work.
—Responsible for file management, customer service for students and parents.
Requirements:
—College degree.
—Good English and computer skills.
—Related working experience in the international organization.
—Patient, careful, supportive. Have strong teamwork spirit.
English Teacher
Responsibility:
—Conduct English teaching according to British education system.
Requirements:
—University degree and above in English major or normal English.
—Eager to learn and open-minded with creativity.
—With deep understanding and respect for different cultures.
（Warmly welcome fresh graduates to apply for this position.）
Marketing Assistant
Responsibility:
—Responsible for the local management of marketing and sales activities according to the instruction from the head office.
—Collect related information to the head office.
—Develop relationship with local media and customers.
Requirements:
—College degree and above with good English (speaking and writing).
—With basic idea of sales and marketing, related experience is preferred.
—Working experience in the international organization is a must.
—Good communication and presentation skills.
Accountant
Responsibility:
—Accountant work for Chongqing office and project.
—Perform the finance management locally according to the rules and policy of the company.
Requirements:
—College degree and above in finance area.
—Good English and computer skills.
—Good sense of finance management.
—At least two years of experience as accountant in the international organization is a must.
—Self-management, hard-working, independent and able to deal with pressure.
1.Which position may attract new graduates most?
A.A project management assistant. B.An English teacher.
C.A marketing assistant. D.An accountant.
2.Which of the following is a must for the four positions?
A.Good presentation skills. B.Good computer skills.
C.Good English. D.Eagerness for learning
3.If you get the position of Project Management Assistant, you needn’t _______.
A.provide assistance for the project manager
B.provide service for the project in Chongqing
C.be responsible for customer service for students and parents
D.collect the related information for the head office
假定你是李华，正在加拿大参加短期访问交流活动。你偶然在一本近期的杂志里看到一篇介绍中国端午节的文章，但文章里没有注明日期是中国农历，且文中所配图片是赛艇而不是龙舟。请你给编辑部写一封信，指出其中的错误并要求更正。
内容包括：
1. 指出错误，给出正确信息；
2. 要求更正；
3. 赞赏对方介绍中国文化。
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
3. 参考词汇：中国农历 the Chinese Lunar Calendar
赛艇 rowing boat 龙舟 dragon boat
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假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
Longjing tea, it has topped the list of the ten most famous teas in China with its color, taste and shape, is named after its production region—Longjing Village of West Lake.
Thanks for Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty, the tea has earned a high reputation. The story went that Emperor Qianlong was visited the mountain during his Hangzhou travels, and he saw some ladies picking the tea at the foot of the mountain. He was very interested in their movements that he decided to have a go himself. While picked the tea, he received the news of his mother’s illness, so he carelessly puts the leaves in his sleeve and left Hangzhou for Beijing. He visited his mother immediately upon his arrival in Beijing. His mother smelt the fragrance of the tea leaves from his sleeves and wanted to have taste. After drinking cup of tea, she found herself completely refreshing, and she even praised it as cure for all illnesses. From now on, the tea was listed as the tribute tea (贡茶).
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Known as the "Vegas of China”,Macao, while filled with luxury and world-class entertainment, also 1.(offer) many landmarks that define the city's unique and fascinating history. The first episode of "Landmarks of Macao” takes you to arguably Macao's most famous landmark-the Ruins of St. Paul's, 2.both the city's Chinese tradition and the Portuguese culture have been greatly preserved.
No trip to Macao could be complete 3.visiting the Ruins of St. Paul's. The Ruins of St. Paul's refer to the facade(外墙)of 4.was initially the Church of Mater Dei(圣母大教堂). First 5.(build) in 1580, the Ruins of St. Paul's is the iconic site of Macao. Originally made of wood, the structure 6. (burn) down in a fire during a typhoon in 1835, with only the beautiful granite (花岗岩)facade remaining and the grand stairs of 68 stone steps 7.(lead) up to it. A steel stairway allows 8.(tourist) to climb up to the top of the facade where you can enjoy a panoramic(全景的)view of 9.whole city as well as the delicate stone carvings.
In 2005, the Ruins of St. Paul's was 10.(official) listed as part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Today, the facade of the Ruins of St. Paul's functions symbolically as the Holy Land to the city and the site is noted as one of the “eight new scenic spots” of Macao.
