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Why You Should Learn a Second Language
随堂练习
Ⅰ. True (T) or False (F)?
( )1. Communicating in someone’s native language shows respect and allows you to connect in a deeper level.
( )2. According to the writer, locals can help visitors find the best places to go.
Ⅱ. Complete the table.
Reasons for learning a second language
It helps you talk with more people.
You can communicate with someone more 1.__________ if you speak his or her language.
It makes traveling easier and more fun.
You can ask locals about the 2.__________ of their city, for example, the best coffee or the least crowded beaches.
It helps you better understand the world.
By learning a new language, you can learn about the 3.____________ of a country.
It lets you get more information.
You can 4._____________ the music, movies, TV shows, books, news programs, websites and more in the language you learn.
It makes you smarter.
Learning a second language can help improve your
5.__________________ and problem-solving abilities.
课后练习
Ⅰ. Complete each sentence with one word in its proper form.
effort, allow, crowded, discover
1. His parents won’t ____________ him to stay out late.
2. You should put more ____________ into your work.
3. We ____________ this beach while we were walking around the island.
4. This room is ____________ with books.
Ⅱ. Fill in the blanks.
Learning another language allows you to talk with people who already (1)__________________(说那种语言). Communicating in someone’s (2)__________________(母语) does two things. It shows respect and it allows you to connect on a(n) (3)__________________(更深层次). You might be surprised at how open people are when you speak their language.
Learning a language isn’t just about learning (4)__________________(词汇和语法). It’s also about learning about the (5)__________________(历史和文化) of a country. Learning new languages can (6)____________________(开阔你的眼界) and bring you closer to people of different nationalities.
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