Question

If English is not your first language, it is a good idea to take English language classes to improve your written and spoken communication skills. There are many ways to learn English. You can learn from a book, a DVD, on the Internet or by attending classes. One of the most successful ways to improve your English is to join a course in a country where English is widely spoken. The more you practice, the more you will learn. But why learn the English language? English is an important language for anyone who is planning to travel or become involved in business.

　　Many people love traveling, but if their English is poor, it can be difficult to understand signs, read directions and make themselves understood. Before traveling, it is important to understand the culture and customs of the places you visit. Learning basic English before you travel will help you to understand these customs and avoid mistakes that could be embarrassing. When you are traveling, you will also enjoy meeting new people. If you can speak English, you will have a better chance of being able to communicate with the people you meet. Many of your new friends will speak English and others will have English as a second language. Without English, your friendships will be limited as you travel around the world.

　　If you are involved in business, it is important to be able to communicate in English. The Internet, world travel and modern communication systems have made the world seem like a much smaller place. These days business people interact with customers and other business people from all over the world. That makes your English language skills more important than ever. There are many English language courses that major in business communications. Improving your English skills is one of the best things you could ever do to increase your chances of business success.

1.What kind of people is English important to according to the passage?

A. Travelers. B. Teachers. C. Students. D. Language experts.

2.Which of the following is the best way to learn English well?

A. Traveling around the world with English-speakers.

B. Taking a course in an English-speaking country.

C. Learning from all kinds of books or DVDs.

D. Learning on the Internet by yourselves.

3.According to the passage, which of the following is NOT the aim of learning basic English?

A. To have more opportunities to communicate with others.

B. To understand the customs of your destination.

C. To avoid embarrassing mistakes on your journey.

D. To research the causes of cultural differences.

4.What is the main idea of the third paragraph?

A. The more you practice, the more you will learn.

B. Doing business helps to improve your communication skills.

C. English is important for anyone who is involved in business.

D. The Internet has made the world become smaller and smaller.

5.We can infer from the passage that _____.

A. learning English well will make you achieve goals more easily

B. learning English only aims at achieving business success

C. without learning English, your friendships will be limited wherever you are

D. you needn’t learn English if you don’t want to travel

 

Answer 1

1.A

2.B

3.D

4.C

5.A

【解析】

试题分析：本文讲述了学好英语的重要性并且介绍了几种学英语的方法。学好英语非常重要，尤其是对于出国旅游的人和经商的人。对外出旅游的人来说，掌握基本的语言技能可以方便沟通，从而避免一些令人尴尬的错误；而对于从事商业的人来说，学好英语会使他们更容易成功。

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考点：考查社会生活类短文阅读。