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A study by the Insite for Employment Studies found that older learners reported higher. lie enjoyment and greater confidence. The following apps will help you to learn something new.
1. Quizlet
Whether you're brushing up on a language, gardening knowledge or cooking techniques, the online learning platform, Quizlet, gives you access to over 300 million different study sets on almost any subject you can imagine—for free. Whether you are learning a skill yourself or helping your child revise their school work, Quizlet is a great study platform for mastering any subject.
2. Babbel
As well as being a great skill to show off on holiday, learning a new language can have profound effects on the way you approach problem-solving and might even give you a leg-up in your career. With classes designed to be 10-15 minutes long, Babbel encourages learning in short, yet achievable, bursts. So this summer, whether you're on the beach soaking up some sun, or simply relaxing at home, why not give language learning a try?
3. Blinkist
Blinkist is the perfect app to assist you this summer, providing the key highlights from non-fiction books in both audio and text forms. Whether you want to start a new business, improve your management skills, or achieve a better work/life balance, micro-learning app Blinkist takes key ideas from non-fiction texts and condenses (浓缩) them into easy-to-consume 15-minute digests.
4. Remente
Stress is something that most of us face on a daily basis—be it at work or at home—and continual worry and stress can be harmful to our health. Today, there are tools that can help you，like the app Remente. Whether the aim is to improve stress management or personal relationships, Remente guides a user through every step in order to make their goals a reality.
1. What is special about Quizlet?
A. It is free of charge. B. It offers more classes.
C. It is designed for kids. D. It helps one learn a skill.
2. Which app will you choose if you want to improve your mental well-being?
A. Quizlet. B. Babbel.
C. Blinkist. D. Remente.
3. In which section of a magazine may this text appear?
A. Culture. B. Health.
C. Lifestyle. D. Inspiration.
【答案】1. A 2. D 3. C
【解析】
本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了四款不同的应用程序。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章Quizlet中的“Whether you're brushing up on a language, gardening knowledge or cooking techniques, the online learning platform, Quizlet, gives you access to over 300 million different study sets on almost any subject you can imagine—for free.”(不管你是在温习一门语言、园艺知识还是烹饪技术，Quizlet在线学习平台为你提供了超过3亿套免费的学习资料，涵盖几乎所有你能想到的科目。)可知，Quizlet的特别之处是免费的。故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章Remente中的“Whether the aim is to improve stress management or personal relationships, Remente guides a user through every step in order to make their goals a reality. ”(无论目的是改善压力管理还是人际关系，Remente引导用户完成每一步，以实现他们的目标。)可知，压力属于心理健康方面的，所以如果你想改善你的心理健康，就选择Remente这款应用程序。故选D。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据全文内容可知，文章主要介绍了四款不同的应用程序，涉及到语言学习、园艺知识、烹饪技术、非小说类书籍、改善压力和人际关系等生活方面。所以可以推断，本文最有可能出现在杂志的生活方式的版面上。故选C。
