My summer hols wr CWOT. B4, we usd 2 go 2 NY 2C my bro, his CF & thr 3:-@ kids FTF ILNY, its gr8.

　　Can you understand this sentence? If you can't, don't feel too bad: neither could the middle school teacher in England who received this as homework. This is Netspeak: the language of computerized communication found on Internet or cellphones. To newcomers, it can look like a completely foreign language. So, what is the "translation" of the sentence above? My summer holidays were a complete waste of time. Before, we used to go to New York to see my brother, his girlfriend, and their three screaming kids face to face. I love New York; it's great.

　　Schoolteachers and parents say this new form of writing is harming（破坏）the English language. Increasing spelling and grammatical mistakes cxan be seen in students' writing. They fear the language could become corrupted（面目全非的）.

　　Everyone should just relax, say linguists（语言学家）. They believe Netspeak is in fact more of a good thing. David Crystal, from the University of Wales, argues that Netspeak and Internet create a new language use and the almost lost art of diary writing has been picked up again. Geoffrey Nunberg, from Stanford University, agrees. "People get better at writing by writing," he says, "Kids who are now doing text messaging, e-mail, and instant messages will write at least as well as, and possibly better than, their parents."

　　Linguist James Millroy says, for centuries, it is believed without exception that young people are harming the language. And you can bet your bottom dollar that when today's teenagers become tomorrow's parents, they too will think this way. Milroy argues that languages do not and cannot become "corrupted"; they simply change to meet the new needs.

　　However, Netspeakers do agree that it is important to teach young people how to speak and write Standard English. Cynthia McVey says, "I can understand Netspeak worries teachers and it's important that they get across to their pupils that text messaging is for fun, but that learning to write proper English is a must for their future."

　　Perhaps we should give teenagers a little more trust anyway. Erin, age 12, says, "I wouldn't use text language in my homework. Texting is just for fun"

　1.What is the main purpose of the first paragraph?

　　A. To give an example of a foreign language.

　　B. To show an example of creative methods.

　　C. To express worries about using Netspeak.

　　D. To lead in the topic of Netspeak.

　2.Which of the following is true according to the passage?

　　A. Cynthia McVey points out teenagers can deal with Netspeak properly.

　　B. Geoffrey Nunberg believes Netspeakers can write Standard English.

　　C. David Crystal thinks Netspeak helps develop the habit of writing.

　　D. James Milroy says that language is changing and improving.

　　3.The expression "bet your bottom dollar" in Paragraph 5 means ______.

　　A. be fairly sure          B. be greatly surprised

　　C. think it a pity          D. find it interesting

　　4. What can be the best title for the passage?

　　A. Netspeak: A Widely-Used Language on Internet

　　B. Is Netspeak Harming the English Language?

　　C. Is Netspeak Helpful in Language Learning?

　　D. Netspeak: Advantages and Disadvantages

 

＊Teachers Wanted
　　Are you a teacher? Do you like children? Can you help them with Chinese on weekends? Come to join us. Call John at 378-5788 for more information(信息)。
＊Ping-pong Club
　　Do you like to play ping-pong? Do you want to play ping-pong well? Mr. Cai can teach you. You can come here every Saturday afternoon。
　　Tel: 368-5778
　　Add: Room 212 in School's P.E. Building。
＊Learning Japanese
　　Can you speak Japanese? Do you want to learn Japanese? Please join the Japanese Club now. Call Jane at 345-1238.
　Time: 8:30 a.m.-l1:00 a.m. (from Monday to Friday)
＊Musicians Wanted
　　Are you a music lover? Can you sing or dance? Can you play any instruments(乐器)？ Welcome to our Star Rock Band.
　　Please call Tina at 898-3443 or send an e-mail to music@163.com.
【小题1】 Gina is a good teacher and she wants to find a job. Who may offer(提供)her a job?
　　  

A．Tina

B．John

C．Jane

D．Mr. Cai

【小题2】You can be in the Japanese club for ________ to learn Japanese from Monday to Friday.
　　  

A．2.5 hours

B．3.5 hours

C．4 days

D．5 days

【小题3】If you are a music lover, you want to be a dancer, how can you contact (联系) them?
　 

A．Go to Room 212 in School's P.E. Building.

B．Call Jane.

C．Send an e-mail to music@163.com.

D．Call 368-5778.

【小题4】Who can teach you to play ping-pong?
　　  

A．Tina.

B．John.

C．Jane.

D．Mr. Cai.

【小题5】Now Vera can speak Japanese well and she teaches children Japanese. She works from Monday to Friday. Can you guess (猜)where she works?
　　  

A．The ping一pong Club.

B．The star Rock Band.

C．The Teacher Club.

D．The Japanese Club.

＊Teachers Wanted

　　Are you a teacher? Do you like children? Can you help them with Chinese on weekends? Come to join us. Call John at 378-5788 for more information(信息)。

＊Ping-pong Club

　　Do you like to play ping-pong? Do you want to play ping-pong well? Mr. Cai can teach you. You can come here every Saturday afternoon。

　　Tel: 368-5778

　　Add: Room 212 in School's P.E. Building。

＊Learning Japanese

　　Can you speak Japanese? Do you want to learn Japanese? Please join the Japanese Club now. Call Jane at 345-1238.

　Time: 8:30 a.m.-l1:00 a.m. (from Monday to Friday)

＊Musicians Wanted

　　Are you a music lover? Can you sing or dance? Can you play any instruments(乐器)？ Welcome to our Star Rock Band.

　　Please call Tina at 898-3443 or send an e-mail to music@163.com.

1. Gina is a good teacher and she wants to find a job. Who may offer(提供)her a job?

　　   A. Tina         B. John        C. Jane        D. Mr. Cai

2.You can be in the Japanese club for ________ to learn Japanese from Monday to Friday.

　　   A. 2.5 hours     B. 3.5 hours    C. 4 days       D. 5 days

3.If you are a music lover, you want to be a dancer, how can you contact (联系) them?

　  　 A. Go to Room 212 in School's P.E. Building.         B. Call Jane.

　　   C. Send an e-mail to music@163.com.               D. Call 368-5778.

4.Who can teach you to play ping-pong?

　　   A. Tina.        B. John.        C. Jane.        D. Mr. Cai.

5.Now Vera can speak Japanese well and she teaches children Japanese. She works from Monday to Friday. Can you guess (猜)where she works?

　　   A. The ping一pong Club.                       B. The star Rock Band.

　   　C. The Teacher Club.                           D. The Japanese Club.

 

My summer hols wr CWOT. B4, we usd 2 go 2 NY 2C my bro, his CF & thr 3:-@ kids FTF ILNY, its gr8.
　　Can you understand this sentence? If you can't, don't feel too bad: neither could the middle school teacher in England who received this as homework. This is Netspeak: the language of computerized communication found on Internet or cellphones. To newcomers, it can look like a completely foreign language. So, what is the "translation" of the sentence above? My summer holidays were a complete waste of time. Before, we used to go to New York to see my brother, his girlfriend, and their three screaming kids face to face. I love New York; it's great.
　　Schoolteachers and parents say this new form of writing is harming（破坏）the English language. Increasing spelling and grammatical mistakes cxan be seen in students' writing. They fear the language could become corrupted（面目全非的）.
　　Everyone should just relax, say linguists（语言学家）. They believe Netspeak is in fact more of a good thing. David Crystal, from the University of Wales, argues that Netspeak and Internet create a new language use and the almost lost art of diary writing has been picked up again. Geoffrey Nunberg, from Stanford University, agrees. "People get better at writing by writing," he says, "Kids who are now doing text messaging, e-mail, and instant messages will write at least as well as, and possibly better than, their parents."
　　Linguist James Millroy says, for centuries, it is believed without exception that young people are harming the language. And you can bet your bottom dollar that when today's teenagers become tomorrow's parents, they too will think this way. Milroy argues that languages do not and cannot become "corrupted"; they simply change to meet the new needs.
　　However, Netspeakers do agree that it is important to teach young people how to speak and write Standard English. Cynthia McVey says, "I can understand Netspeak worries teachers and it's important that they get across to their pupils that text messaging is for fun, but that learning to write proper English is a must for their future."
　　Perhaps we should give teenagers a little more trust anyway. Erin, age 12, says, "I wouldn't use text language in my homework. Texting is just for fun"
　【小题1】What is the main purpose of the first paragraph?

A．To give an example of a foreign language.

B．To show an example of creative methods.

C．To express worries about using Netspeak.

D．To lead in the topic of Netspeak.

　【小题2】Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A．Cynthia McVey points out teenagers can deal with Netspeak properly.

B．Geoffrey Nunberg believes Netspeakers can write Standard English.

C．David Crystal thinks Netspeak helps develop the habit of writing.

D．James Milroy says that language is changing and improving.

　　【小题3】The expression "bet your bottom dollar" in Paragraph 5 means ______.

A．be fairly sure	B．be greatly surprised
C．think it a pity	D．find it interesting

　　【小题4】 What can be the best title for the passage?

A．Netspeak: A Widely-Used Language on Internet

B．Is Netspeak Harming the English Language?

C．Is Netspeak Helpful in Language Learning?

D．Netspeak: Advantages and Disadvantages

根据对话内容，从方框内的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，其中有两个为多余选项。

（Mary Hand—M；Chen Hui—C）

M: Help yourself to some chocolates. Chen Li brought them from Shanghai.

C: 　    1.    　  I can’t eat anything sweet. It’s my teeth.

M: I’m sorry to hear that.　    2.    　

C: I did. He told me that I have to have one tooth out and two filled. But I can’t find time for it.

M: 　    3.    　

C: But I’m busy now. I think I’ll go next week.

M: I’m afraid you’d better go right now. The sooner you do something about it, the better.

C: 　   4.   　 Can you please tell our head that I’ll be back by lunchtime?

M: 　  5.   　

C: Thank you very much. See you this afternoon.

M: See you.

A. If I were you, I’d take care of them right away.

B. You’d better not worry about yourself.

C. I agree with you.

D. Thanks.

E. With pleasure.

F. Here you are.

G. Did you see a dentist?