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   The world is a rich landscape of different languages,skin colors,and different cultures. 【小题1】 One way to develop this appreciation is to try to learn about other cultures around the world.

There are several ways to become knowledgeable about different cultures. One way is to read books written by authors from a particular culture. Reading works by authors from a particular culture allows people to gain an authentic(真实的)look at the food,music,language,religion,and way of life of a particular group of people.【小题2】

【小题3】 A person can choose a language he has always wanted to learn. He can attend a foreign language class in order to learn in a more formal setting. Making contact with people who are native speakers of the language allows him to gain first-hand knowledge of a particular culture as she struggles to learn the language.

Seeking out restaurants that feature authentic food from a variety of countries is also a good way. 【小题4】 And it allows people to gain insight into a particular cultural group's way of life.

People who love to meet people in faraway areas of the world may not be able to travel in person, but they can always look for a pen pal. 【小题5】 Various websites offer pen pal services, offering to connect individuals with pen friends located around the world. Communicating with people from other countries through email or mail is another useful way to become familiar with different cultures.

A.Different countries have different cultures.
B.Food is an important part of a culture.
C.You can interact with people who are the language learners.
D.Another way to learn about different cultures is to try to learn a foreign language.
E.The Internet has made it possible for people to communicate with others from different countries.
F.It's important to develop an appreciation of different cultures in order to become a well-rounded person.
G.For example,to learn about various tribes of Native Americans,you can read books like The Rough Face Girl by Rafe Martin.
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   The word “ OK”, the most frequently spoken expression on the planet, celebrated its 178th anniversary (周年纪念日) on March 23.

Henry Nass, a 66-year-old retired English teacher, had spent the last few weeks handing out cards supporting “ Global OK Day” in advance of the coming anniversary.

The term “ OK” was born in the 19th century. Late etymologist Allen Walker Read found the twoletter word in 1839, when editors at The Boston Morning Post signed off on articles as “ all correct” with an “ OK” or “ oll correct”.

The word made it into print on March 23 of that year in an article against an editor in Providence who had said, wrongly, that a group of Bostonians heading for New York would pass through the Rhode Island capital. “We didn’t say a word about our group passing through the city of Providence,” The Boston Morning Post reported. “O. K. — all correct.”

The humour of the Providence-Boston joke has been lost to history — but the word OK took off from there, soon meaning agreement, acceptance, satisfaction, quality or likability. In 1840, it served as a slogan (口号) for President Martin Van Buren’s unsuccessful re-election campaign. OK was picked up by telegraph operators as an easy abbreviation (缩写词) to say they received transmission. “Buzz Aldrin’s first words spoken on the moon were ‘ OK. Engine stop,’” says Allan Metcalf, author of “OK: The Improbable Story of America’s Greatest Word”.

Modern texting has produced a new generation of abbreviations — BTW (by the way) and LOL (laugh out loud) among them, but none has replaced OK. That’s why many people support the English teacher’s call for an OK birthday celebration.

“We happen to know the exact date and place of the very first OK and that’s not very usual for many words, so why not celebrate that day?” says Metcalf.

【小题1】What does the passage mainly talk about?
A.The story behind the word “OK”.B.The origin of abbreviations.
C.The celebration of “Global OK Day”.D.The different meanings of “OK”.
【小题2】Why does the author mention the Providence-Boston joke?
A.To show readers why OK was invented.
B.To show the fierce competition between editors.
C.To draw our attention to the humour in Bostonians.
D.To present the first recorded use of “OK” in printed form.
【小题3】BTW and LOL are mentioned in the passage to tell us that __________ .
A.there are other abbreviations widely used in English
B.OK is the most popular one compared with other abbreviations
C.we should hold more anniversaries for the abbreviations
D.each abbreviation has its own story
【小题4】What’s Metcalf’s attitude towards “Global OK Day”?
A.Puzzling.B.Doubtful.
C.Favourable.D.Unconcerned.

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Learning a second language

Nowadays, more and more people are learning a second language. So why should we invest time in learning a second language? Is it worth it? What are the benefits of learning a second language? Let us see.
【小题1】
If your work involves regular contact with speakers of foreign languages, being able to talk to them in their own languages will help you to communicate with them better. It may also help you to make sales and to negotiate and secure contracts. Knowledge of foreign languages may also increase your chance of finding a new job, getting a promotion or a transfer overseas, or of going on foreign business trips.
【小题2】
Needless to say, being able to speak a foreign language, for example, the Japanese, would benefit you a lot when you are travelling to Japan. Being able to speak the language of the target country will save you a lot of communication trouble and inconvenience. 【小题3】
Education
If you are a high school student or a college student who is interested in going abroad for further education, then you will, in all possibility, have to learn the language of the country where you wish to move to, for further studies. 【小题4】
【小题5】
Learning a second language can help in broadening one’s horizon, it can help in learning about the culture of that particular country and it can pave the way for new interests and hobbies. Not only can you enjoy forms of art and literature connected with the new language, but you can also meet new people, make new friends and develop long-lasting relationships…all on the basis of learning a new language.
A.Travel
B.Career
C.Personal Growth
D.Challenging Yourself
E.You may be required to study a particular language at school, college or university.
F.If you are fond of tourism, then knowledge of the local language is a must—have to avoid bad experiences or discomfort.
G.In some cases or countries, being able to speak that country’s national language is a must for students wishing to pursue education in that country.

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   As is known to all, nowadays many students are interested in studying abroad.

Attending schools abroad has many advantages. First, by looking at our own country from outside, we can best see the strong points and weak points of our nation and therefore broaden our minds. Second, while studying in a foreign country, we can travel widely, visiting famous scenic spots and making friends with the local people. Third, we can use the foreign language in our daily life so that our ability in that language may be improved quickly. But the most important is to learn advanced(先进的) science and technology. For all these advantages, it is really worthwhile to go abroad for education.

However, as everything has two sides, there are also some disadvantages in attending a foreign university. The most serious problem is the language barrier(障碍). Most of the students who are ready to go abroad do not prepare themselves well for the new language environment. As a result, on arriving there, they will find it difficult to understand what the instructors are saying in class. Besides, for not knowing about the customs and way of life of the local people, they may run into trouble in dealing with various situations. Therefore, misunderstandings foten arise. Furthermore, the cost of living is much higher than that in our country, so most students have to find part-time jobs in order to help support themselves. Faced with these difficulties, many students find themselves unable to pay full attention to their studies and some students may even fail in their courses and learn little.

Therefore, given an opportunity to attend a school abroad, one must consider the factors carefully before making up his mind. On the one hand, it is a good thing to go and study abroad. But on the other hand, one must not neglect(忽视) the disadvantages.

【小题1】According to the passage, the following are all advantages of studying abroad EXCEPT __________.
A.having more chances to get good jobs
B.improving foreign language ability quickly
C.visiting well-known places of interest
D.learning very modern science and technology
【小题2】The underlined word "instructors" in Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to "__________".
A.neighborsB.teachers
C.strangersD.classmates
【小题3】According to the passage, why do some students find part-time jobs?
A.Because they want to learn more skills in a different country.
B.Because they want to make full use of their time.
C.Because they are not interested in studying.
D.Because they have to support themselves.
【小题4】The passage mainly tells us that __________.
A.studying abroad is a good way to learn more
B.everything has two sides
C.people should think twice before going abroad
D.going abroad has more advantages than disadvantages

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   Wouldn't it be wonderful to travel to a foreign country without having to worry about the headache of communicating in a different language?

In a recent Wall Street Journal article,technology policy expert Alec Ross argued that,within a decade or so,we would be able to communicate with one another via small earpieces with built-in microphones. That's because technological progress is extremely rapid. It's only a matter of time. Indeed,some parents are so convinced that this technology is imminent that they're wondering if their kids should learn a second language.

It's true that an increase in the quantity and accuracy of the data loaded into computers will make them cleverer at translating“Noes Bueno dormer mucho” into“It's not good to sleep too much”. Replacing a word with its equivalent(对等词)in the target language is actually the easy part of a translator's job. But even this seems to be a discouraging task for computers.

It's so difficult for computers because translation doesn't — or shouldn't — involve simply translating words,sentences or paragraphs. Rather,it's about translating meaning. And in order to infer meaning from a specific expression, humans have to interpret a mass of information at the same time. Think about all the related clues that go into understanding an expression: volume, gesture, situations, and even your culture. All are likely to convey as much meaning as the words you use.

Therefore, we should be very skeptical of a machine that is unable to interpret the world around us. If people from different cultures can offend each other without realizing it, how can we expect a machine to do better? Unless engineers actually find a way to breathe a soul into a computer, undoubtedly when it comes to conveying and interpreting meaning using a natural language, a machine will never fully take our place.

【小题1】What does the underlined word“imminent”in Paragraph 2 probably mean?
A.Ready.B.Approaching.
C.Unpractical.D.Confusing.
【小题2】Why is it hard for computers to replace a word with its equivalent?
A.Their data is not adequate enough.
B.The real meaning of words can vary.
C.Their accuracy needs big improvement.
D.A soul hasn't been breathed in them.
【小题3】What view does the author hold about translation?
A.Proper translation can be tough for humans.
B.Slight distinctions matter little in translation.
C.Some machines will interpret our world properly.
D.Cultures deserve more attention than words used.
【小题4】What is the best title for the text?
A.An Expert's Precise Prediction
B.The Complexity of Translation
C.Who Will Be a Better Translator?
D.Will the Language Barrier Actually Fall?