C

Why is it that some people seem to learn several languages without any effort, while for others learning just one foreign language is neither enjoyable nor successful? What makes learning a new language so easy for some and so difficult or others.

We each have our own preferred way of learning as a result of our cultural and educational backgrounds and our personalities. Experts have identified different learning styles.

Visual Learners usually enjoy reading and prefer to see an image of the words they are learning. They like looking at pictures and flashcards. Auditory Learners, on the other hand, prefer to learn by listening. They enjoy conversations and talking to others. They don’t need to see words written down. One study revealed that Japanese students tend to be Visual Learners, while English-speaking American, prefer the auditory learning style.

Some people like to learn by using their hands to touch objects, while others like to move around and need frequent breaks from sitting at a desk.

There are Analytical Learners, meaning they enjoy understanding how the language works. They love studying grammar rules and like to focus on details, whereas Global Learners are more interested in communicating their ideas and are not worried about whether what they say is grammatically correct.

In spoken English, the Japanese tend to be Reflective Learners. They think carefully before they speak to ensure their message is accurate. They do not make so many mistakes but their communication is slower. European learners tend to be mote Impulsive Learners. They speak more fluently and worry about how well they are communicating rather than how many mistakes they are making.

So, to do well in a language, you should identify your style and try to find a class that will teach you the way you want to learn. For example, if you are a Reflective Learner, you may not do so well in a purely conversational class and as an Auditory Learner, you probably don’t want to do so much reading. In fact if you are an Auditory Learner, you are probably not enjoying yourself right now!

46. The passage mainly talks about ______.

A. the difficult learning styles of some people

B. the easy learning ways of, other people

C. the different learning styles of the Japanese

D. the different learning methods of all the people

47. Which of the following phrases isn’t connected with the learning style?

A. The way people are taught to learn a language.

B. The place where people are from.

C. The size of people.

D. The kind of person people are.

48. Visual Learners like to ______.

A. see things　　　 　　　 B. touch things　　 　　　　　　　 C. hear things　　　 　　　 D. do things

49. Auditory Learners like to ______.

A. hear things　　　 　　　 B. buy things　　　 C. destroy things　　　　 D. paint things

50. Analytical Learners ______.

A. are similar to Global Learners　　 　　 B. never worry about mistakes

C love to study details　　　 　　　　　　　　　　　 D. do well in conversation

二〇一四年枣庄市初中学业考试

英语

第II卷（非选择题，一部分，共55分）

B

We were very pleased with the photo competition. Compared with other years, we

received many more photos. Even though all of the photos are excellent, we can't give prizes to everyone. There are four prizes, so read on to find out who the winners are.

The person who won the prize of the “Most Beautiful Nature” photography is fifteen- year-old Li Wei. Li took photos of the mountains in Xiangshan Park. The park isn't far from his home, about 500 metres, and he knows it well.

The photo we liked best in the “Historic China” group was taken by Zhao Min. Zhao is only 12 years old. Her photo is of Tiananmen Square, the largest public square in the world. It s 880 metres from north to south and 500 metres wide at the northern end. Her photo shows the size and beauty of the square perfectly.

The best photo in “Music” category was taken by He Zhong who is fourteen years old. His photo of this year's best band Crazy Feet shows the singer, Becky Wang, and the band playing at a concert in Shenzhen. He Zhong manages to show the movement and the sounds of this great new band, and the fun which their fans are having.

A collection of photos called the “Many Faces of Our City” which features Beijing won the prize for the Most Unusual ’category. Three pupils at the same school worked on this entry. It includes photos of different parts of the city, old and new. It successfully shows the rich culture which makes Beijing so famous.

Congratulations to our winners and thanks to everyone who entered the competition. We are very lucky that the famous photographer John William is in China to talk about his new book. He has agreed to present the prizes at the prize giving ceremony at the end of this month.

41. The passage mainly talks about the results of　　　

A. student photo competition

B. student competition

C. adult photo competition

D. student swimming competition

42. What category do you think Li Wei’s prize was for?

A. Everyday City Life.　　　 　　 　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. Music.

C. Most Unusual. 　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　 D. Nature.

43. What’s the subject of Zhao Min’s photo?

A. Beijing.　　 　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　　　 B. The mountains in Xiangshan Park.

C. Tian’anmen Square.　　　 　　　　　　　　　　 D. Crazy Feet.

44. Which of the following sentences is true?

A. The photo competition was more popular in the past than it was last year.

B. Tian’anmen Square is longer from north to south than from west to east.

C. There was one photo which won the “Most Unusual” prize.

D. John William is coming to China soon.

45. Why are the fans having fun?

A. Because of the movement of the band.

B. Because of the sounds of the band.

C. Because the band moved and sounded crazily.

D. Because Crazy Feet was the best band.

25. It’s probably a good idea for parents to allow teenagers to ______ in groups after school in the afternoon because this help them keep healthy as well as become good friends.

A. study 　　　　 B. design　 　　 C. translate　　 　　　　　　 D. exercise

24. She likes _______ cookies. They are hard dry and easily broken.

A. salty　　　　　 B. sweet　　　 　　 C. sour　 　　　　 D. crispy

23. He is unlikely to find the school ______ he taught 50 years ago.

A. where　　　 　　　 　　　 　B. when　　　 　　　 　 C. how　 　　　　 　 D. why

22. Liu Huan, a famous male singer, has long hair, because he ______ long hair.

A. used to have　　　　　　　　　　　 　 B. is used to having

C. is used for having　 　　　　　　　　 　 D. is used to have

21. Last Sunday she ______ and they had a good time.

A. hung out with her friends　　 　　　 　　　 B. had an ice cream

C. took some photos　　　　　　　　　 　　　 D. went to the park

20. Of all the teachers I love the ones who are ________ because they treat students as their family members.

A. the strongest　　 　　　　　　　　　 　　 B. the friendliest

C. the most experienced　　 　　　　　 　　　 D. the funniest