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(2021·汕头高一检测)
I strongly believe that learning different languages makes you look incredibly good when you’re in a foreign country and can understand and speak the language. The list below is 4 apps that will help you learn a foreign language! You can download them for free.
Babbel—Learn Languages
Babbel is an excellent language tool to help you progress step by step with learning a new language. It helps you learn grammar along the way as you work your way through the tasks and assignments. You need to pay a monthly subscription(定金), but this will still be cheaper than taking physical lessons with a tutor!
Duolingo—Learn Languages Free
The app has many languages to choose from and will work through the basics all the way to advanced words and sentences. It’s all completely free too! It’s incredibly well designed, looks great and will help you learn, remember and progress with just a little bit of time every day.
Tandem—Language Exchange
Rather than have you work through tasks and memorize different things, the app lets you match with people who share your interests but speak the language you want to learn. You can then have text, voice and video conversations with people who want to learn your native language, and in return you learn theirs, all by simply communicating with each other. It’s a great way to learn with only $1 a day.
Busuu—Learn English
This app is perfect if you want to learn English. There are all sorts of audio and visual learning aids. You’ll find yourself working through interactive tests and learning tools for vocabulary and dialogue.
【文章大意】文章主要介绍了四款可以用来进行语言学习的应用程序。
21. What is the purpose of the passage?
A. Sell apps to language learners.
B. Introduce language learning apps.
C. Teach language learners to use apps.
D. Teach languages through apps.
【解析】选B。目的意图题。文章主要介绍了四款可以用来进行语言学习的应用程序。由此可推知, 这篇文章的目的是介绍语言学习应用程序。故选B。
22. Which app suits best if you want to learn through communication?
A. Babbel—Learn Languages
B. Tandem—Language Exchange
C. Duolingo—Learn Languages Free
D. Busuu—Learn English
【解析】选B。细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的内容可知, 如果你想通过交流来学习, Tandem—Language Exchange最适合。故选B。
23. What is Duolingo different from the other three apps?
A. It is completely free to use.
B. It is specially for English learning.
C. It is unsuitable for beginners.
D. It is the most effective app.
【解析】选A。细节理解题。根据第二段中You need to pay a monthly subscription(你需要按月支付定金); 第三段中It’s all completely free too! (它也是完全免费的! )以及倒数第二段中It’s a great way to learn with only $1 a day. (这是一个每天只花1美元学习的好方法)可知Babbel—Learn Languages和Tandem—Language Exchange都需要付费, Busuu—Learn English 没有提到是否付费, 由此可知, Duolingo和其他三个软件的不同在于它完全免费使用。故选A。
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I strongly believe that learning different languages makes you look incredibly good when you’re in a foreign country and can understand and speak the language.
分析: 本句是一个复合句。句中that引导宾语从句; when引导时间状语从句; makes you look incredibly good为make的宾语补足语结构: make sb. do。
译文: 我坚信, 当你身处国外, 并且能够理解和说这门语言的时候, 学习不同语言会使你看起来很棒。
