English  has  surely  become  the  global  language.Whenever we turn on the news to find out what’s happening in East Asia，or Africa，or anywhere，people are being interviewed and telling us about it in English.

If people look at the facts about the amazing reach of the English language，many would be surprised.English is  used in over 90 countries as an official or semi­official language.English  is  the  working  language of many international institutes (研究所) as  well  as  of most international research scientists.It is also the language that Indian parents and black parents wish their children to  learn.It is believed that over one billion people worldwide are now learning English.

One of the most important causes of the spread of English around the world is that Europeans are willing to accept it as their language.English is spreading from northern Europe to the south and is now the second language in countries such as Sweden，Norway，Netherlands and Denmark.If one visits any of them，it would seem that almost everyone there can talk in English.

Recently，a report said that at the beginning of 2001，English was the most widely known foreign language with 43% of Europeans saying they spoke it.The report also said that with over 89% of the population speaking English，Sweden now has the highest percentage of English speakers.What’s more，English is the language rated as most useful to know，and over 77% of Europeans who do not speak English as their first language consider it useful.

46．By writing this passage，the writer mainly wants to tell us________.

A．why so many people speak English around the world

B．that English has become a language spoken all over the world

C．about the development of English in Europe

D．something about the English­speaking countries

47．The writer mentions all of the following EXCEPT________.

A．Asia                                                   B．Europe

C．Africa                                                D．America

48．According to the passage，what has played an important role in spreading English around the world?

A．That governments have asked their people to learn it in school.

B．That English is the most beautiful language in the world.

C．That Europeans are willing to accept English as their language.

D．That people have to use English in their work.

49．What does the underlined word “rated” in the last paragraph mean?

A．Stood.                                                B．Agreed.

C．Considered.                                        D．Argued.

50．What can we learn from the passage?

A．Black parents don’t want their children to learn English.

B．English is used in over 90 countries as an official language.

C．Not all international research scientists speak English at work.

D．English has become the most important language in Sweden.

There are about fifteen hundred languages in the world. But  21  a few of them are very  22 . English is one of these. Many, many people use it, not only in England and the U.S.A., but in other parts of the world. About 200,000,000 speak it as their own language. It is difficult to say how many people are learning it as a   23  language. Many millions are   24  to do so.

Is it easy or difficult to learn English? Different people may have different   25  . Have you ever   26  ads of this kind in the newspapers or magazines? “Learn English in six weeks, or your   27 back.”.“Easy and funny! Our records and tapes   28   you master(掌握) your English in a month.  29  the first day your   30  will be excellent. Just send us ... ” Of course, it never  31  quite like this.

The only language that seems easy to learn is the mother tongue. We should   32  that we all learned our own language well when we were  33 . If we could learn English in the same way, it would not seem so difficult.   34   what a small child does. He listens to what people say. He tries what he hears. When he is using the language, talking in it,  35  in it all the time. Just imagine how much  36  that gets!

So it is  37  to say that learning English is easy, because a good command of English  38   upon a lot of practice. And practice needs great effort and   39   much time. Good teachers, records, tapes, books, and dictionaries will   40 . But they cannot do the student's work for him.

1.                A．not            B．quite           C．only D．very

 

2.                A．difficult         B．important       C．necessary D．easy

 

3.                A．native          B．foreign         C．useful    D．mother

 

4.                A．learning        B．enjoying        C．trying    D．liking

 

5.                A．questions       B．problems       C．ideas D．answers

 

6.                A．found          B．watched        C．noticed   D．known

 

7.                A．knowledge      B．time           C．money   D．English

 

8.                A．make          B．help           C．let   D．allow

 

9.                A．From          B．On            C．Since D．After

 

10.               A．spelling        B．grammar        C．English    D．pronunciation

 

11.               A．happened      B．looked         C．seemed   D．felt

 

12.               A．know          B．remember      C．understand D．think

 

13.               A．students        B．children        C．babies D．grown-ups

 

14.               A．Imagine        B．Mind          C．Do   D．Think of

 

15.               A．using          B．thinking        C．trying D．practicing

 

16.               A．time           B．money         C．language  D．practice

 

17.               A．hard           B．easy           C．funny D．silly

 

18.               A．depends        B．tries           C．has   D．takes

 

19.               A．uses           B．takes          C．gets  D．costs

 

20.               A．do            B．work           C．help  D．master

 

 

阅读理解

　　The decision to further all or part of your studies outside your country is a serious one, and one which for most students will have a special life-long benefit. If you realize English will help you in your career and enrich your personal life, you will find that coming to England to study English is a very special experience that you will never forget. I am very pleased to have this opportunity to invite you to join our English Language courses. London is one of the world's outstanding cultural and trade centers. You will live in one of the world's great cities. It provides the perfect arrangements in which to learn and develop English language skills. The international body of the students attending courses at English Language Institutes in London provides an attraction because it is a good chance for you to enjoy other cultures in surroundings to develop personal character. As we prepare for the 21st Century, international communication has never been more important. To master a foreign language is becoming a useful tool for trade, industrial and professional success. Our aim at the English Language Institutes is to develop students' English language skills in friendly and helpful conditions.

　　Supported by computer, video and audio equipment, and using sound classroom, our team of teachers will guide you through your chosen course of study; you will receive excellent service and advice at every stage. Our out-of-class support staff will help you settle in and make the most of your stay in London. Truly, you will enjoy yourself in London end make friendships that will last a lifetime. I hope we can welcome you to this exciting world of London. Come and see us! Visit a class in any of the English language Institues. See for yourself why we encourage you to study in London.

1．The phrase“life-long benefit”in the first paragraph means ________ .

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A．advantages in study

B．good in daily life

C．good in all life

D．use in work

2．The writer invites you to join their English language course, because ________.

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A．London is really a good place for learning English

B．you can enjoy a special foreign culture

C．London is a great international trade center

D．computers can teach you to learn English well

3．The main purpose of the text is ________.

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A．to introduce something about London

B．to let known the importance of learning English

C．to tell us the skills of learning English

D．to tell us that education in London is free

4．This passage is a (an) ________.

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