4.On October 19,1959,the Voice of America broadcast the first Special English program.It was an experiment.The goal was to communicate by radio in clear and simple English with people whose native language was not English.Special English programs quickly became some of the most popular on VOA.They still are.Special English continues to communicate with people who are not fluent in English.Over the years,its role has expanded.It helps people learn American English while they learn about American life and stay informed about(了解) world news and developments in science.It provides listeners with information they cannot find elsewhere.
Three Elements(要素) Make Special English Unique
☆It has a core vocabulary of 1,500wods.Most are simple words that describe objects,actions or emotions.Some words are more difficult.They are used for reporting world events and describing discoveries in medicine and science.
☆Special English writers use short,simple sentences that contain only one idea.They use active voice.They do not use idioms.
☆Special English broadcasts read at a slower pace(节奏),about two-thirds the speed of Standard English.This helps people learning English hear each word clearly.It also helps people who are fluent English speakers understand complex subjects.
Special English Radio Broadcasts
Special English broadcasts to different parts of the world several times a day,seven days a week.Each half-hour begins with:
•The latest news from around the world.
•A different short feature every day about development,agriculture,health,education,economics and news events.
•15-minute in-depth features about life in the United States,news about science and space,American history,popular culture,influential Americans and short stories.
根据短文内容,选择最佳答案,并在答题卷上按要求作答.
66.According to the passage,what's the goal of Special English?D
A.To help people learn some useful idioms.
B.To learn about American life and world news on TV.
C.To provide listeners with information they can find elsewhere.
D.To communicate with people who are not fluent in English.
67.The underlined word"core"in the passage probably meansB.
A.popular
B.central
C.simple
D.active
68.Which of the following is true according to the passage?D
A.We can hear some idioms in Special English.
B.Special English is only useful for people whose native language is not English.
C.It only uses simple English in Special English.
D.Each broadcast lasts half an hour.
69.What can we learn from the passage?A
A.Special English is suitable for all kinds of people.
B.Special English is about two-fifths the speed of standard English.
C.There is a special column about Environment Protection in Special English.
D.We can listen to Special English the whole day.
70.What is the main idea of the passage?C
A.The history of Special English.
B.Special English plays the same role as Standard English.
C.The introduction of Special English.
D.The roots and the three elements of Special English.
分析 文章大意:这是一篇日常生活类阅读,主要介绍美国之音广播开播了一类特殊的语言节目,这个慢速英语节目很快大受欢迎.它帮助人们了解美国的生活和了解世界新闻和科学发展.它为听众提供他们在别处找不到的信息. 还介绍了这种慢速英语的三要素.
解答 66.答案:D.细节理解题.根据第一行The goal was to communicate by radio in clear and simple English with people whose native language was not English…They still are.Special English continues to communicate with people who are not fluent in English.我们的目标是用清晰而简单的英语与那些不是以英语为母语的人进行交流.它们仍然是如此.慢速英语继续与英语不流利的人进行交流.可知,目的是与说英语不流利的人进行交流.选D.
67.答案:B.词意猜测题.A流行的.B核心的.C简单的.D积极的.根据vocabulary of 1,500wods.1500个单词,可知应该是有1500个核心的单词,"core"核心的.因此同义词是central核心的.选B.
68.答案:D.推理判断题.根据倒数第四行Each half-hour begins with:每半小时开始.可知,每个广播要持续半小时,选D.
69.答案:A.细节理解题.根据倒数第四行Special English broadcasts to different parts of the world several times a day慢速英语每天向世界各地广播几次.及倒数第三段The latest news from around the world来自世界各地的最新消息.可知慢速适合各种各样的人.选A.
70.答案:C.主旨大意题.根据第一句On October 19,1959,the Voice of America broadcast the first Special English program.1959年十月十九日,美国之声广播第一慢速英语节目.及第二段Three Elements(要素) Make Special English Unique三要素使慢速英语独一无二.可知,本文主要是关于慢速英语的说明,选C.
点评 阅读题型,要注重句子与句子之间、段落与段落之间逻辑关系以及对篇章的整体理解.根据所给问题选择正确选项完成试题.