Question

【题目】In the U. S., speaking more than one language fluently is not very common except in Los Angeles, California.

The city has one of the largest population in the U. S. of young people between the ages of 18 and 34. This generation is often called millennials (新千年一代). More than half of millennials in Los Angeles are bilingual (双语的), which means they speak more than one language.

Maria Elena Burgos is cooking a Mexican breakfast. She says making Mexican food is just one of the many traditions in her home. Another is speaking Spanish to her children.

“We want them to be bilingual. We want to keep the Spanish somewhere in their learning too, not only at home.”

When Ms Burgos first came to the United States from Mexico, she learned English. She knew her children would learn English quickly. So she wanted them to speak Spanish at home and study the language at school.

She says being bilingual will give them more opportunities in the future. Knowing Spanish also means the children can talk with their relatives in Mexico.

“When we had our children, one of the decisions we as parents made was to name them with a name that was easily pronounced in English and Spanish.”

Elizabeth wants to know her family’s culture.” “The culture-to go back to our roots because that’s part of who we are.”

Monica wants to pass on the culture to her children.

“It’s nice to know our culture and then to be able to pass it onto our children and grand- children and everyone to let them know where we come from.”

And, Monica says she does not speak only English and Spanish. She has even learned some Korean in school.

【1】Which of the following is a tradition of Maria?

A. Cooking breakfast for her relatives.

B. Talking with her children in Spanish.

C. Talking with her relatives in Spanish.

D. Forcing her children to speak Spanish.

【2】What can be inferred from Monica’s words?

A. She doesn’t care where she comes from.

B. She looks forward to learning Spanish.

C. Everyone should know his own culture.

D. She doesn’t like American culture.

【3】Which of the following is mentioned about children speaking more languages?

A. It can give children more chances in the future.

B. It can make children feel proud before their friends.

C. It can give the children a chance to go to a good college.

D. It can let children go to the places where they want to go.

【4】What’s the main purpose of this passage?

A. To entertain the readers with a funny story.

B. To inform the readers of a shocking experiment result.

C. To encourage more persons to learn a second language.

D. To tell a truth that many people in Los Angeles are bilingual.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】B

【2】C

【3】A

【4】D

【解析】本文是篇说明文。文章通过举例的方式介绍了在美国的洛杉矶民众学习双语的事情。

【1】B 细节理解题。第三段最后一句Another is speaking Spanish to her children.可以知道Maria在家和他的孩子用西班牙语交流，是她家的传统之一。

【2】C 推理判断题。文章的最后几段里从Elizabeth和Monica的话语中，我们知道他们学习双语主要是感觉有必要把自己国家的文化传承下去。故选C。

【3】A 细节理解题。第六段第一句有She says being bilingual will give them more opportunities in the future.可以知道Maria觉得双语能让孩子们在未来有更多的机会。

【4】D 主旨大意题。整篇文章就是通过举例的方式来说明在美国洛杉矶有许许多多的人学习双语的这么一个事实。文章的第一段里也提出了这样一种情况。故选D。