What’ s the fastest way to learn a language? Learning a new language seems hard

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What’ s the fastest way to learn a language?

Learning a new language seems hard and frightening as
we look back on the years of grammar and translations in
school．Yet babies communicate t eighteen months and speak
the language fluently before they go to school.
Firstly and most importantly, a child’ s natural language-learning ability exits only in a speech environment free of translations and explanations of translations and explanations of grammar．Secondly, a child’ s language learning speeds up by constant feedback（反馈）from family and friends．Thirdly, children learn through play.
At Rosetta Stone, you know adults can recover the native language-learning ability they once had as children．At every step and in every skill, you receive immediate and actionable feedback, including speech recognition（识别）, advice and attention.
Every act is an act of play for children and there’ s no reason why it should be different for learners of any age．With Rosetta Stone programs, you rediscover the joy of learning languages．Clever, puzzle-like activities produce sudden “aha!” moments and astonishing language discoveries, we see it all the time．A slow of recognition, as though the brain suddenly realizes what is like to learn a language as a child.
Visit our website and find out how you can make your own language-learning ability active with Rosetta Stone．It’ s the fastest way to learn a language.
小题1:Which of the following as is TRUE about Rosetta Stone?

A．You can learn only a few languages.

B．You will get some advice in time during learning.

C．You may take part in the language school today.

D．You can get your money back after seven months.

小题2:The main purpose of the text is to ．

A．tell adults how to 1earn a language well

B．present readers to buy CDs of Rosetta Stone

C．present some problems of learning languages

D．compare adults and children 1earning 1anguages

小题3:If there’ s a$499 program，you order it today and pay .

A．$479

B．$459

C．$449

D．$439

小题4:The passage is most 1ikely to be a（ n）．

A．education paper	B．review on 1anguage
C．science report	D．advertisement for a product

答案

小题1:B
小题2:B
小题3:C
小题4:D

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Happiness（Romance）★★★★
Happiness tells the story of two people （Lisa Turbot and Danny Roy） who work for different advertising companies．They talk on the phone all the time and don"t like each other．But then they correspond by email and fall in love．This movie will be very popular with teenagers and people who like romances．It also has beautiful music．
I Scream （Thriller）★★
In I Scream, Paul （Colin Jacks） is a young man who joins a thriller club．Each of the members tries to frighten the others．Paul is told to stay in an old house for the night．This movie is very frightening but also quite silly．It doesn"t make sense for Paul to stay m the house when things start to go wrong．Only for people who like thrillers．
Paul"s Heroes （Comedy）★★★
This is a very funny war movie set in World War Two．Six soldiers （including Sammy Turblow） have to get to Italy to take secret messages to the American army there．During the movie, they dress up as women and fight with Italian workers．You can guess the ending, but it"s great

fun getting there．
_____（Drama）★★★★
This is a very good drama with Jack Ross, who pays a hard-working truck driver．His wife becomes ill and he has to find a doctor who can help her．m his travels he meets Dr．Lloyd （Phil Driver） who has found the cure for the illness, but Jack Ross has only twelve hours to get the medicine back to his wife on the other side of America．This is an excellent movie, which is

very exciting．
小题1:Which of the four movies is the least popular with people?

A．The 1st one.	B．The 2nd one.
C．The 3nd one.	D．The 4th one.

小题2:The underlined word "correspond" can be replaced by _________.

A．date

B．exchange

C．write

D．communicate

小题3:A thriller is most probably a film which tells something _________.

A．frightening

B．instructive

C．humorous

D．interesting

小题4:Which of the following is the best title for the fourth film?

A．A Hard-working Truck Driver	B．Medicine
C．A Strange Illness	D．Twelve Hours

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56. What does a person need most to be fit for the one-hour weekday job?
A. He should he cheerful, dependable, and easy-going.
B. He has to work from Monday to Friday.
C. He can remain calm in a difficult situation.
D. He can welcome guests and deal with phone calls.
57. According to the above information, what is the right thing to do when you swim ?
A. To keep close to the beach.         B. To dive into unknown waters.
C. To use floating toys on the water.     D. To swim soon after lunch.
58. The best title for the last piece of information would be_________.
A. Tips on Showing Interest in a Job
B. Steps to a Successful Interview
C.Advice on Introducing Yourself Politely
D.Rules of Body Language in an Interview

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SPECIAL EVENTS THIS WEEKEND

Captain Good Fellow
Do you enjoy interesting stories, funny games and exciting dances? Captain Good Fellow will be ready to teach all these things to children of all ages at the City Theatre on Saturday morning at 10:00, free.

Walking Tour of the Town
Forget your worries on Saturday morning. Take a beautiful walk and learn about the local history. Meet at the front entrance of City Hall at 9:30. Wear comfortable shoes!

Films at the Museum
Two European films will be shown Saturday afternoon at the Museum Theatre. See Broken Window at 1:30. The Workers will be at 3:45. For further information, call 4987898.

International Picnic
Are you tired of eating the same food every day? Come to Central Park on Saturday and enjoy food from all over the world. Delicious and inexpensive. From noon to 5:00 p.m.

Take me out to the Ballgame
It’s October, and tonight is the last chance to see the Redbirds this year. Get your tickets at the gate. It might be cold …. Don’t forget sweaters and jackets.

Do you want to hear “the Zoo”?
“The Zoo”, the popular rock group from Australia, will give their first U.S. concert tomorrow night at 8 at Rose Hall, City College.

64. You can probably eat Chinese, Italian, and Arab food at ________.
A. Central Park on Saturday                         B. the ballgame outside
C. 5:00 in the afternoon                        D. the front entrance of City Hall
65. You can see movies at ________.
A. the City College                            B. the Central Park
C. the City Theatre                             D. the Museum Theatre
66. If you are going on the Walking Tour, don’t forget ________.
A. your worries                               B. your comfortable shoes
C. your beautiful walk                                 D. your learning about local history
67. “The Zoo” is ________.
A. a park with lots of animals                    B. a first concert from the US
C. a music group from Australia                  D. a popular rock band from Europe

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2010 TEEN TRIP TO
THE LELAND HIGH SNOW PLAY
FOR Teens Currently in 6th to 12th Grades
LELAND HIGH SNOW PLAY-Class #8389
Friday, December3, 2010 (Non-Public School Holiday)

8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Cost per person: $50 ($ 60 after January 22,2011)-Includes
Lunch, Admission and Transportation
With a 4,000 sq. ft. day use lodge, the Leland High Snow Play has a huge
supply of tubes to choose from, along with awesome tows(拖车) that will
tow you up to the top of the hill! Our varied terrains(地形) have something
for everyone, while the lodge provides a snack bar, video games, pool tables,
five indoor restrooms, a warm fire, and a sun deck with plenty of tables and
chairs over looking the play area outside.
ADDTTIONAL LIABILTTY FORM REQUIRED FOR THIS TRIP.

Be sure to bring warm clothing and prepare for the cold, but dress in layers in case it warms up. Wear dry boots, socks, and sunscreen. If possible, bring a mobile phone in case of emergency, as well as money for snacks and a light dinner; or bring your own food and drinks. Meet at The Underground (Veteran’s Building-2203 Central Avenue) – don’t be late!
Do not bring electronic or fragile items during the trip. The ARPD is not responsible for your personal belongings or money. REFUNDS ARE ISSUED ONLY IF THE ARPD CANCELS THIS TRIP DUE TO WEATHER CONDTTIONS.
Click here to download registration form and “Leland High Sierra Snowplay Liability Form.”
◆Register in person, or mail the completed form to Leland High Sierra Snow Play, Inc. Send the liability form and payment to the ARPD Office, 2226 Santa Clara Avenue, Alameda.
◆Faxed registration and liability form accepted with VISA, (510)747-7566.
◆Online registrations available at www.arpdeplay. com. Make sure you bring your completed liability form on the trip.
小题1:The purpose of the passage is to .

A．explain the details of a school activity

B．introduce a famous tour agency

C．urge teenagers to climb a snowy mountain

D．advertise a trip to the Leland High Snow Play

小题2:People who want to take part in the activity need to .

A．pay for dinner themselves

B．climb the hill themselves

C．wear hats to protect themselves from the sun

D．pay for tows individually

小题3:From the passage it can be inferred that .

A．the weather at the hills is changeable

B．the activity is very dangerous

C．12-year-old children are not allowed on the trip

D．the trip will involve outdoor activities only

小题4:Among the following items, what do the participants have to take?

A．Their filled -in liability forms.

B．ID cards and a small amount of cash.

C．Their agreements with the tour agency.

D．Their registration forms downloaded from the Internet.

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