Question

Imagine this: You want to apply for a dream assignment abroad. There's just one problem. You need to grasp foreign language skills―   1       .

It might sound like an impossible task,but according to language experts,you can learn basic communication skills in weeks and master the basics of a foreign language in several months. Phrase books and online tutorials can prove useful in this early stage,experts say,as they can give you the vocabulary and the confidence to have basic conversations with native speakers,the crucial first step in learning a language. Indeed,2       if you are going to make progress in a foreign language,language experts said. This means not being afraid to take risks or make mistakes. Experts believe that total immersion is key to mastering a foreign language quickly. The more you immerse yourself in the foreign language,the more rapid your progress will be. Getting to basic conversational proficiency can be achieved in much less time,just several weeks,according to experts,3       . James North,associate director for instruction at the Foreign Service Institute,said students are encouraged to get to know native speakers. By conversing regularly with language experts or native speakers you have someone to check―and correct your progress. You'll need to ask those you speak with for feedback and 4       ,although experts say you need not worry too much about grammar in the early stages. As you learn,be sure to consume media in the foreign language.

If you are starting out,read illustrated children's books in a foreign language,experts advise. But beware lofty (远大的) ambitions. If you say you want to be fluent in two months,5       . But if your goal is to reach some level of conversational proficiency,that's entirely possible.

   A. particularly if you can speak regularly

   B. you will likely be disappointed

   C. or you can't get the position

   D. and time is not on your side

   E. make sure they can correct your pronunciations and grammar

   F. simply having the courage to speak is necessary

   G. you must spend more time in communicating with native speakers

1.                  2.                  3.         4.       5.      

Answer 1

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1. D考查转折关系。下一段第一句谈到学习时间是有限的。

2. F考查顺承关系。下一句谈到"这意味着不要害怕冒险或犯错"，因此这里是说要有勇气。

3. A考查递进关系，下文中谈到要想取得进步，你应该经常与语言专家或当地人聊天，对应A项"特别是如果你经常聊天"。

4. E考查递进关系。此空前说要从别人那里得到反馈，这一句具体说明反馈的内容。

5. B考查因果关系。此空后说如果你想实现某种程度的流利对话，那是完全可能的，那么它的对立面就是难以实现，即"令人失望的"。