Question

【题目】Reasons to Consider Learning a Second Language

In our current society, having the ability to understand a second language is becoming increasingly valuable.【1】. So take a look at why this is such a valuable skill to have.

You will be more competitive in the job market.

Businesses are always looking for people who are bilingual to be translators and to communicate with non-English speaker. Bilingual employees get paid 5%-20% more than people who only speak one language.【2】

You can get credit for it during college.

If you study another language at a university, you will get credit (学分) toward graduating. You can startfrom the very beginning and learn a brand-new language or continue on from what you were studying in high school. Be aware, however, that college classes can move quickly and are considered to be difficult at times.【3】

You can study abroad in a wider range of countries.

Studying abroad is an amazing experience that everyone should take advantage of. About 79% of Americans believe that students should seize the opportunity to spend a semester in another country.【4】 Learning another language can help expand the number of countries you can choose from.

Learning a language is a big commitment and is not easy by any means. If you don’t have the time to learn a language in school, there are still many, way to become proficient in another language. One program to look into is Livemocha which is a free online program where you can learn a foreign language.【5】There are many other countries and written resources to consider as well.

A.This is only one suggestion.

B.So only take what you can handle.

C.Many people learn a language in order to get high marks.

D.There are a wide range of countries that you can choose from.

E.You can even go for a major in a language if you get far enough along.

F.Being able to communicate in more than one language can open countless doors.

G.Having knowledge of a second language can make you stand out in the job market.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】F

【2】G

【3】B

【4】D

【5】A

【解析】

本文为说明文。介绍了学习另一门语言的重要性以及学习方法。

【1】根据前文having the ability to understand a second language is becoming increasingly valuable可知，掌握第二种语言有诸多好处，因此下文应讲述它的优势，选项F. Being able to communicate in more than one language can open countless doors. （能够用一种以上的语言交流可以打开无数扇门。）符合语境，故选F。

【2】根据本段落主题You will be more competitive in the job market.可知，此处应该讲述掌握外语在职场就业方面的优势，选项G. Having knowledge of a second language can make you stand out in the job market. （掌握一门外语能让你在就业市场上脱颖而出）符合语境，故选G。

【3】根据前一句可知，Be aware, however, that college classes can move quickly and are considered to be difficult at times.（然而，要知道，大学课程可能进展很快，有时会被认为是困难的。）因此，在学习外语的时候要量力而行，选项 B. So only take what you can handle. （所以只选择你能应对的）符合语境，故选B。

【4】根据前一句About 79% of Americans believe that students should seize the opportunity to spend a semester in another country. 可知许多美国人认为应该抓住机会去国外学习，再根据空格后一句Learning another language can help expand the number of countries you can choose from.（学习另一种语言可以帮助扩大你可以选择的国家的数量。）选项D. There are a wide range of countries that you can choose from（有很多国家可供你选择。）在此处起到承上启下的作用，符合语境，故选D。

【5】分析本段大意可知，该段主要介绍学习外语的方法，根据there are still many, way to become proficient in another language（要精通另一门语言还有很多方法），结合上一句One program to look into is Livemocha which is a free online program where you can learn a foreign language.（其中一个程序是Livemocha，这是一个免费的在线程序，你可以在那里学习一门外语。）是其中一个建议，故选项A. This is only one suggestion. （这只是一个建议。）符合语境，故选A。