首页
登录
职称英语
[originaltext] W: Hi, Bob. You speak very good Chinese. M: Not really, Mar
[originaltext] W: Hi, Bob. You speak very good Chinese. M: Not really, Mar
游客
2023-10-25
29
管理
问题
W: Hi, Bob. You speak very good Chinese.
M: Not really, Mary. I just know a little. Actually, not being able to speak a foreign language is a bit of a British trait, or a particular British characteristic. The British are generally considered to be lazy linguists. We just don’t bother to learn another language.
W: I guess the main reason is that when you travel around the world you find that English is spoken almost everywhere.
M: Yes, yes, we get by. We survive on just using our mother language.
W: But you seem to love learning languages a lot. How many foreign languages can you speak?
M: Not that many, a bit of German, some French, Polish a little, Chinese of course, a bit of Japanese.. .That’s about it.
W: I’m impressed! Well, what is the second most spoken language in England? Is it Chinese?
M: No, I don’t think so.
W: Then that must be French.
M: No. According to the recent census, 104 different languages are spoken in the UK and Polish is the second most spoken language, followed by Punjabi and Urdu.
W: Then do you have to learn a foreign language in school?
M: No, it’s not compulsory. But recently a campaign was launched to encourage everyone in the UK to learn at least 1, 000 words of another language. It hopes to help Britain increase international trade.
W: 1, 000 words?
M: Yes, it’s called the 1, 000 words campaign because it says a vocabulary of 1, 000 words would allow a speaker to hold a simple conversation.
W: That sounds like a good idea.
M: Yes. It gives you self-satisfaction and self-esteem if you can speak another language when you’re travelling. And I think it also gives you an edge in a lot of different areas in the workplace. You feel good about learning a new skill, and you feel good about yourself and it boosts your confidence. Imagine going on holiday to Spain and being able to speak to the locals.
W: Of course it does make one feel good!
M: And there’re also the economic benefits of speaking another language. It gives you an advantage, especially if you are dealing with foreign companies.
W: Yes, it also shows politeness and respect for other people by showing you have made an effort.
M: You’re right. Hmm, I’m afraid I must get going now. I’ll have my Chinese class at 10 o’clock.
W: Oh, I have a class at 10 as well. Ok, see you later.
M: See you.
Questions 1 to 5 are based on Conversation One
Question 1
According to the man, what is a British characteristic?
(pause: 10 seconds)
Question2
What is the second most spoken language in the UK?
(pause: 10 seconds)
Question3
Why was the 1, 000 word campaign launched?
(pause: 10 seconds)
Question4
According to the man, which is NOT considered an advantage of learning a foreign
language?
(pause: 10 seconds)
Question5
What’s the most probable relationship between the man and the woman?
(pause: 10 seconds)
选项
A、To help improve international trade.
B、To allow a speaker to hold a simple talk.
C、To improve the education system.
D、To encourage learning another language.
答案
A
解析
概括题。问题是英国为什么开展千词运动。根据对话内容可知,选项B、C、D并不是英国开展干词内容的原因,同时对话中男士提到“It hopes to help Britain increase international trade.”,选项A符合题意,所以答案为A。
转载请注明原文地址:https://tihaiku.com/zcyy/3128604.html
相关试题推荐
[originaltext]M:Hey,Alice.Whatareyoudoinghere?W:Iamlookingforanap
[originaltext]M:HelloHeather.I’mlookingforyou!W:WhatcanIdoforyou,
[originaltext]M:HiDaphne,whatareyoubusywithtoday?W:Justsomeassignme
[originaltext]W:Marion,attheschoolyouworkat,dothechildrenwearunifor
[originaltext]W:Oh,Simon,Iseeyouhavetoday’spaper.M:Yes,Ireadthepa
[originaltext]W:OK,Simon,(1)let’sgooutfordinner.I’mreallyhungry.M:Ye
[originaltext]M:Goodmorning,Faith.Inlightoftherecenteconomicdownturn,
[originaltext]W:Ihatewalkingintoourbuildinginthemorning!Allthesmoke
[originaltext]M:HeyLisa,wanttograblunchwithme?W:Sure.M:Yeah.Youse
[originaltext]M:Hello,TomGrossman’soffice.HowmayIhelpyou?W:Hi,Tom.
随机试题
FlatswerealmostunknowninBritainuntilthe1850swhentheyweredevelop
Doyoufindgettingupinthemorningsodifficultthatit’spainful?Thism
VacationandTravelWhattoLookForBeforecommittin
患者男,40岁。右侧肢体无力,逐渐出现头痛和语言笨拙4个月。查体:眼底视乳头水肿
男性,45岁,因骨折长期卧床,已有下肢静脉血栓形成,某日突诉胸痛,伴气急,咯血。
血管壁的玻璃样变性主要发生在A、毛细血管 B、细小动脉 C、大动脉 D、中
南辕北辙:声东击西A.短斤少两:指桑骂槐 B.缺衣少食:东拼西凑 C.
不定期清查只可以是全面清查,不可以是局部清查。()
根据《城市房地产管理法》的规定,下列关于该法的基本规定表述中不正确的是()
根据证券法律制度的规定,下列关于非公开发行公司债券的表述中,正确的是()。
最新回复
(
0
)