高二英语语言知识及应用 ( 4 )

高二英语语言知识及应用( 4 )
一.完形填空
If you want to learn a new language, the very first thing to think about is why. Do you need it for a 1 reason, such as your job or your studies? Or perhaps you are interested in the 2 , films or the music of a different country and you know how much it will help to have a knowledge of the language.
Most people learn best using a variety of 3 , but traditional classes are an ideal start for many people. They provide an environment where you can practice under the 4 of someone who’s good at the language. We all lead 5 lives and learning a language takes 6 . You will have more success if you study regularly, so try to develop a 7 . It doesn’t matter if you haven’t got long. Becoming 8 in a language will take years, but learning to get by takes a lot less.
Many people start learning a language and soon give up. “I’m too 9 ,” they say. Yes, children do learn languages more 10 than adults, but research has shown that you can learn a language at any 11 . And learning is good for the health of your brain, too. I’ve also heard people 12 about the mistakes they make when 13 . Well, relax and laugh about your mistakes and you’re much less likely to make them again.
Learning a new language is never 14 . But with some work and devotion, you’ll make progress. And you’ll be 15 by the positive reaction of some people when you say just a few words in their own language. Good luck!
1. A. technical B. political C. practical D. physical
2. A. literature B. transport C. agriculture D. medicine
3. A paintings B. regulations C. methods D. computers
4. A. control B. command C. pressure D. guidance
5. A. busy B. happy C. simple D. normal
6. A. courage B. time C. energy D. place
7. A. theory B. business C. routine D. project
8. A. bored B. fluent C. interested D. devoted
9. A. old B. nervous C. weak D. tired
10. A. closely B. quickly C. privately D. quietly
11. A. school B. speed C. distance D. age
12. A. worry B. hesitate C. think D. quarrel
13. A. singing B. working C. bargaining D. learning
14. A. tiresome B. hard C. interesting D. easy
15. A. blamed B. amazed C. interrupted D. informed
二．语法填空
My most embarrassing moment occurred last month. I was invited to attend an interview for a job as a hotel receptionist. I arrived on time and was shown into the manager’s office by an 16 (assist). I was 17 nervous that I didn’t catch the manager’s name.18 interview began. “Do you have any previous experience in hotels?” asked the manager. “No sir,” I said. The manager frowned. “Are you good at using computers?” “Yes, Sir. I am familiar19 most popular kinds of software.” The manager frowned again. 20 didn’t look a friendly person. The interview continued. Every answer I gave 21 (receive) by a frown from the manager, even though I told him about my communication skills, my knowledge of French and so on. 22 (obvious), I was doing very badly. At last, the interview c ame to a close. “One final question,” said the manager. “How good is23 eyesight?” “Excellent, sir,” I replied. “Very well,” said the manager, “thank you for coming.” I stood up 24 (shake) hands. When the manager stood up as well, I realized 25 I had been doing wrong. The gentleman I had been calling “sir” during the whole interview was wearing a skirt! The manager was a woman! I didn’t get the job.
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