1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What language is Richard fluent in?

A．French.

B．Spanish.

C．Italian.

2. What is Molly going to do?

A．Spend a year in France.

B．Spend a year in Spain.

C．Spend six months in France.

3. What is Richard's advice for learning a new language?

A．Going traveling often.

B．Using the dictionary often.

C．Surrounding yourself in the environment.

2 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What is the talk mainly about?

A．How to operate a computer.

B．How to communicate in English online.

C．How to improve English through the Internet.

2. What are both live chat rooms and message boards good for?

A．Accuracy

B．Fluency

C．Elegance

3. What should an active listener do?

A．Record all points

B．Write down new words

C．Remember main points in mind.

4. What does the speak suggest the listeners do in the end?

A．Visit a website.

B．Practice listening after class.

C．Do practice exercises in the textbook.

3 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Who is the talk aimed at?

A．Children.

B．Teenagers.

C．Adults.

2. What does the speaker say about the programs?

A．They offer courses for beginners only.

B．They provide flexible language lessons.

C．They give online learning materials for free.

3. What kind of teachers are available?

A．Native speakers.

B．Qualified professors.

C．Experienced travelers.

4. What’s the purpose of the talk?

A．To teach communication skills.

B．To promote courses.

C．To discuss a program.

4 . SPECIAL ENGLISH

The English language programs of the Voice of America (VOA) can be divided into two types according to the speed of broadcasting: Standard English and Special English.

Special English is a simple and standardized English radio program arranged by VOA for listeners who are beginning to learn English in non-English speaking countries around the world. It officially began broadcasting in October 1959.

The famous American lexicologist S.B. Flexmer identified three criteria for Special English, that is, what makes it “special”:

●It writes and broadcasts in short and clear sentences;
●It broadcasts at a rate of 90 words per minute, or 2/3 of Standard English;
●It is a form of American English composed mainly of the 1500 basic words.

Special English programs can be divided into two categories: news programs and feature programs.

News program

VOA Special English news broadcasts provide listeners with worldwide information on politics, economics, military affairs, diplomacy, international relations, religion, weather, and all kinds of important events and wonders. They are broadcast to Southeast Asia five times a day, twice in the morning and three times in the evening.

Feature Program

From the perspective of time, Special English feature programs can be divided into two categories: one is every five minutes, and the other is every fifteen minutes. The latter consists of seven different sub-features, which are repeated four times a day on a weekly cycle, but the two features on Sunday and Saturday are broadcast only three times a night, each lasting about 10 minutes, followed by each five-minute feature.

1. Which is one of the criteria for Special English?

A．It’s a basic English radio program.	B．It relies on a mere 1500 basic words.
C．It plays at a speed of 90 words per minute.	D．It’s aimed at those starting to learn English.

2. What can we learn about the two programs?

A．Both of them are broadcast repeatedly.

B．They are broadcast almost at the same time.

C．Listeners can listen to news program in the afternoon.

D．Each five-minute program consists of seven sub-features.

3. Who are most likely to listen to Special English?

A．Radio program enthusiasts.	B．Western culture lovers.
C．Language learners.	D．English beginners.

5 . If you have been wanting to learn Spanish, or perhaps you once took a Spanish course in college and want to improve your skills, but are too busy to take more lessons, you might have thought about using an app.

Pimsleur

The Pimsleur app offers an audio-based method for learning foreign languages. Its program includes core lessons, role-play speaking challenges, practice activities and games, as well as cultural and historical facts. The Pimsleur system states that you’ll learn the language in just 30 minutes a day without boring grammar lessons or mindless repetition.

Babbel

Babbel is a popular app that is based on conversational skills. Its program is based on real-life conversations about useful topics, and it uses speech recognition technology to help you improve your pronunciation. The app provides you with grammar tips and lots of review activities, and it also tracks your learning progress so that you can see how you are improving.

Duolingo

Its program is made to be game-like to make it fun. It claims to adapt to your own learning style so that you can have lessons that can meet your specific needs. It also offers rewards to keep you motivated (有积极性的). Duolingo includes reading, writing, speaking, listening and conversation practice. People enjoy this method because they feel like they are playing a game instead of working.

Beelinguapp

It is a clean, user-friendly app that focuses on learning a language by reading. It places Spanish and another language side by side using different stories, so you can build awareness of how the language works and listen to a native speaker read your favorite stories. You can choose different text genres (类型) and create flashcards to keep track of everything you learn.

1. What do Pimsleur and Duolingo have in common?

A．They both focus on grammar learning.

B．They both use relaxing ways to interest users.

C．They both reward users for their learning progress.

D．They both provide one-on-one instruction for beginners.

2. What benefit can users get from Babbel?

A．Developing their interest in science.

B．Making friends with native speakers.

C．Getting better grades in Spanish exams.

D．Mastering expressions in daily communication.

3. Which app provides users with reading materials in two languages?

A．Beelinguapp.

B．Pimsleur.

C．Duolingo.

D．Babbel.

6 . 请阅读Tony从美国发来的电子邮件，以李华的名义写一篇100词左右的回复。文中不得出现真实的人名、校名与地名，开头结尾已给出，不计入总字数。
Hey Li Hua!

How are you? I’ve been busy since I came back from China. Guess what! I’m learning Chinese very hard, but I find it really difficult to learn Chinese well. Please tell me the best way you think.

One more thing, I hear you have Mid-Autumn Festival in China. What’s the date of the festival? How do you celebrate?

Hope to hear from you soon.

Tony

参考词汇: lunar calendar农历                  reunion 团聚
Hi Tony!
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Yours,

Li Hua

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What’s the best language study method according to the man?

A．Speaking with local people.

B．Listening to news.

C．Using an app.

2. What does the man value most?

A．Touring the country.

B．Exploring local cafes.

C．Getting involved in culture.

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Which aspect of English is especially difficult for the man?

A．Vocabulary.

B．Pronunciation.

C．Grammar.

2. What does the woman advise the man to do?

A．Change his attitude toward learning English.

B．Read and speak English frequently.

C．Turn to his teacher for help.

3. What will the speakers do together next?

A．Go to the English Corner.

B．Recite English words.

C．Communicate in English.

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why can the woman speak English fluently?

A．She has learned it for long.

B．She has a gift for languages.

C．She signed up for an English course.

2. What’s the man’s plan for next year?

A．Joining a club.

B．Touring Britain.

C．Studying abroad.

3. Which of the woman’s suggestions does the man take?

A．The first one.

B．The second one.

C．The third one.

4. What are the speakers going to do together this evening?

A．See a film.

B．Clean the house.

C．Read English newspapers.

10 . 现如今，网络为很多学生学习提供了各种便利。假设你是李华，你的英国笔友Jackie正在学习中文，他来信询问你是如何利用网络学习外语，请你回复。回信内容应包括：
1. 简单谈谈你对利用网络学习英语的看法；
2. 介绍你是如何利用网络学习英语的(至少写出两点)；
3. 期待你的网络学习经验对Jackie的中文学习有帮助。
注意：1.词数不少于80；
2.可适当加入细节, 使内容充实、行文连贯。
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