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UNIT 2课时检测(一) “Understanding ideas”的课文习读环节
Ⅰ.阅读理解
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Elena (Canada, teacher)
If I had to choose what language to learn next, it's a tough decision but it'd probably be German, because many people that know several languages tell me that German is their favourite language in terms of expressing themselves. And I think it might have something to do with the vast amount of vocabulary the German language has. So I think it'd be really difficult but a fun challenge.
Bryan (USA, writer)
I think I'd like to learn French next because it's a very romantic (浪漫的) language and it could be very useful in different job situations. Besides, I think it could help me understand English a bit more as well, since it was previously the language of diplomacy (外交).
Georgina (England, Olympic swimmer)
I'd love to learn Italian next. I visited Milan last year and I think it would be great to be able to speak to some of the locals. Also, it's quite similar to Spanish, so I don't think it would be too confusing.
James (New Zealand, travel writer)
I'd really like to learn French. I actually learned it some years ago, but I haven't used it in a long time and I've forgotten it.But it's a language that I really enjoy speaking, and I think France is a wonderful country.
语篇解读:本文是一篇应用文。文中四人分别表述了自己最想学习的一种语言并给出了理由。
1.One of the reasons why Bryan wants to learn French is that ________.
A.it is easy to learn
B.it is used frequently
C.it sounds more beautiful than English
D.it allows him to express himself more clearly
解析:选B 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“it could be very useful in different job situations”可知,在不同的工作场景中法语都非常有用。由此可推测,因为法语的使用频率很高,所以Bryan想学法语。
2.We can infer that Georgina ________.
A.will live in Milan
B.can speak Spanish
C.feels puzzled about her career
D.wants to make some Italian friends
解析:选B 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“it's quite similar to Spanish, so I don't think it would be too confusing”可推测,因为Georgina会西班牙语,所以她认为和西班牙语很像的意大利语应该不会很难学。
3.Who is the most fearless learner?
A.Elena. B.Bryan.
C.Georgina. D.Jam