第二节 (共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
If you learn a new language, you will expand your horizon (视野) and improve your intellect at the same time. Whether you want to pick up a new hobby, communicate better with a new friend or challenge your intellect, mastering a new language will most definitely be an advantage to you.
36 Be open minded and flexible to understand a culture that is different from your own. Break the language barriers. Though we may have different native tongues, we are all the same by nature. Language is all connected.
Many careers consider it an advantage if you are fluent in a second language. 37 In a global market, you'll be very useful for your company or organization if you are multilingual.
38 Learning a new language is a good way to improve brain function. Learning a foreign language has been shown to improve critical thinking skills, creativity and flexibility of the mind. As a result, students who learn a new language have been shown to do better in other subjects.
39 Aside from hotels and typical tourists sites, it is good to speak at least some of the local language. You get more out of your trip and you will be able to benefit from the entire cultural experience.
You gain much more in picking up another language. So register for a language class or study in your spare time. 40
A．Your language skills will prove quite valuable.
B．Learning a foreign language does have a lot of benefits.
C．Don't make the classic mistakes when learning a new language.
D．Travel lovers are encouraged to study a language while touring abroad.
E．Learning a foreign language isn't difficult.
F．In learning a foreign language we are also learning to appreciate cultural diversity.
G．Your study of language can also increase your creativity and improve your intelligence.
第二节
【语篇解读】本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了学习外语的好处和途径。
【答案解析】
36.F 根据下句“Be open minded and flexible to understand a culture that is different from your own. ”可知本句涉及文化，故上句一定和文化有关，F选项中“appreciate cultural diversity”与下文相符，故选F。
37.A 根据上下句中“consider it an advantage”及“you'll be very useful for your company or organization if you are multilingual ”可知外语很有用，很有价值。
38.G 根据下文“Learning a new language is a good way to improve brain function. Learning a foreign language has been shown to improve critical thinking skills, creativity and flexibility of the mind. ”可知学习外语也能提高你的智力和创造力，故选G。
39.D 根据下文“Aside from hotels and typical tourists sites, it is good to speak at least some of the local language. ”可知鼓励旅游爱好者学外语。
40.B 根据上文“You gain much more in picking up another language. ”可知学习外语确实有很多益处。
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
If you learn a new language, you will expand your horizon (视野) and improve your intellect at the same time. Whether you want to pick up a new hobby, communicate better with a new friend or challenge your intellect, mastering a new language will most definitely be an advantage to you.
36 Be open minded and flexible to understand a culture that is different from your own. Break the language barriers. Though we may have different native tongues, we are all the same by nature. Language is all connected.
Many careers consider it an advantage if you are fluent in a second language. 37 In a global market, you'll be very useful for your company or organization if you are multilingual.
38 Learning a new language is a good way to improve brain function. Learning a foreign language has been shown to improve critical thinking skills, creativity and flexibility of the mind. As a result, students who learn a new language have been shown to do better in other subjects.
39 Aside from hotels and typical tourists sites, it is good to speak at least some of the local language. You get more out of your trip and you will be able to benefit from the entire cultural experience.
You gain much more in picking up another language. So register for a language class or study in your spare time. 40
A．Your language skills will prove quite valuable.
B．Learning a foreign language does have a lot of benefits.
C．Don't make the classic mistakes when learning a new language.
D．Travel lovers are encouraged to study a language while touring abroad.
E．Learning a foreign language isn't difficult.
F．In learning a foreign language we are also learning to appreciate cultural diversity.
G．Your study of language can also increase your creativity and improve your intelligence.
第二节
【语篇解读】本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了学习外语的好处和途径。
【答案解析】
36.F 根据下句“Be open minded and flexible to understand a culture that is different from your own. ”可知本句涉及文化，故上句一定和文化有关，F选项中“appreciate cultural diversity”与下文相符，故选F。
37.A 根据上下句中“consider it an advantage”及“you'll be very useful for your company or organization if you are multilingual ”可知外语很有用，很有价值。
38.G 根据下文“Learning a new language is a good way to improve brain function. Learning a foreign language has been shown to improve critical thinking skills, creativity and flexibility of the mind. ”可知学习外语也能提高你的智力和创造力，故选G。
39.D 根据下文“Aside from hotels and typical tourists sites, it is good to speak at least some of the local language. ”可知鼓励旅游爱好者学外语。
40.B 根据上文“You gain much more in picking up another language. ”可知学习外语确实有很多益处。
