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新人教版必修第一册 Unit 5综合演练
一、语法填空
1．The determined young man struggled 　 　 (make) ends meet, working part-time in a
restaurant in his spare time.
【答案】to make
【解析】【分析】句意：这位坚定的年轻人努力奋斗维持生计，业余时间在餐馆做兼职。struggle to do sth.“努力做某事”，故填to make。
【点评】考查非谓语动词，本题涉及动词不定式作宾语，以及固定短语struggle to do sth.
2．Although she didn't mention any names, everyone knew who she was referring　 　.（用适当的介词填空）
【答案】to
【解析】【分析】句意：虽然她没有提到任何名字，但每个人都知道她指的是谁。refer to，固定短语，“指的是”，故填to。
【点评】考查介词，以及固定短语refer to。
3．Fluency in a second language cultivates an ability to see things from another person's point 　 　 view. （用适当的介词填空）
【答案】of
【解析】【分析】句意：流利的第二语言培养了从另一个人的角度看待事物的能力。point of view，固定短语，“观点，角度”，故填of。
【点评】考查介词，以及固定短语point of view。
4．The traditional friendship between our two peoples dates back 　 　 ancient days. （用适当的介词填空）
【答案】to
【解析】【分析】句意：两国人民的传统友谊源远流长。 date back to，固定短语“追溯到”，故填to。
【点评】考查介词，以及固定短语date back to。
5．All these calculations are based 　 　 the statistics you have provided.（用适当的介词填空）
【答案】on / upon
【解析】【分析】句意：所有这些计算均基于您提供的统计数据。固定搭配，be based on/upon，基于……，故答案填on / upon。
【点评】考查简单介词，注意识记介词 on/upon的相关短语。
6．Our headmaster demanded that all teachers 　 　 (improve) skills all the time to satisfy
students' needs.
【答案】(should) improve
【解析】【分析】句意：我们校长要求所有的老师不断提高技能来满足学生们的需求。demand意为“要求”，其后的宾语从句应用虚拟语气，即从句谓语用“should+动词原形”结构，其中should可以省略，故填(should) improve。
【点评】考查虚拟语气，本题涉及虚拟语气在宾语从句中的应用。
7．This report offered the most specific and accurate 　 　 (describe) of the problems.
【答案】description
【解析】【分析】句意：这个报告针对这些问题给出了最明确和最准确的描述。此处作offered的宾语，故用名词，填description。
【点评】考查名词，本题涉及名词作宾语。
8．Calligraphy that 　 　 (regard) as one of the cultural treasures of
China enjoys a high reputation both at home and abroad.
【答案】is regarded
【解析】【分析】句意：书法艺术被视为中国文化瑰宝之一，在国内外享有很高的名望。分析句子结构可知，that (指代Calligraphy) 与regard之间是动宾关系，故用被动语态；根据句意可知，此处陈述客观事实，故用一般现在时，故填is regarded。
【点评】考查时态语态，本题涉及一般现在时的被动语态。
9．It's his positive attitude 　 　 life that makes me admire him.
【答案】toward (s) /to
【解析】【分析】句意：正是他对生活积极的态度让我钦佩他。attitude toward (s) /to sth.，固定短语，“对……的态度”，故填 toward (s) /to 。
【点评】考查介词，以及固定短语attitude toward (s) /to sth.
10．More and more people choose to shop in a supermarket
as it offers a 　 　 (vary) of goods.
【答案】variety
【解析】【分析】句意：越来越多的人选择在超市购物，因为超市供应各种各样的商品。a variety of固定短语，“各种各样的"，故填variety。
【点评】考查名词，以及固定短语a variety of。
11．The human has entered the AI era, 　 　 robots are used in ordinary life, bringing
great convenience to people.
【答案】when
【解析】【分析】句意：人类已经进入AI时代，在这个时代，机器人被应用于日常生活中，给人们带来很大的便利。 robots are used in ordinary life是非限制性定语从句，先行词是the AI era，且空处在定语从句中作时间状语，故用关系副词when，因此填when。
【点评】考查定语从句,本题涉及关系副词when引导的非限制性定语从句。
12．The treatment will continue until the patient reaches the point 　 　 he can walk correctly and safely. （用适当的关系词补全下列句子。）
【答案】where
【解析】【分析】句意：治疗将持续到患者达到可以正确安全行走的程度。 he can walk correctly and safely 是限制性定语从句，先行词是 the point ，在从句中作地点状语，应用关系副词where，故填where。
【点评】考查定语从句，本题涉及关系副词where引导的限制性定语从句。
13．Help is needed for families 　 　 homes were destroyed in the thunderstorm. （用适当的关系词补全下列句子。）
【答案】whose
【解析】【分析】句意：在雷暴中房屋被毁的家庭需要帮助。 homes were destroyed in the thunderstorm 是限制性定语从句，先行词是 families ，在从句中作定语，应用关系代词whose，故填whose。
【点评】考查定语从句，本题涉及关系代词whose引导的限制性定语从句。
14．The play, the style of 　 　 is rigidly formal, is typical of the period. （用适当的关系词补全下列句子。）
【答案】which
【解析】【分析】句意：该剧风格拘谨，具有当时的典型特征。 the style of is rigidly formal 是非限制性定语从句，先行词是 the play，在从句中作介词of的宾语，应用关系代词which，故填which。
【点评】考查定语从句，本题涉及关系代词which引导的非限制性定语从句。
15．The number of people 　 　 come to visit the city each year has risen to one million.（用适当的关系词补全下列句子。）
【答案】that / who
【解析】【分析】句意：每年来这座城市参观的人数已增至一百万。 come to visit the city each year 是限制性定语从句，先行词是 people ，在从句中作主语，应用关系代词 that / who ，故填 that / who。
【点评】考查定语从句，本题涉及 that / who 引导的限制性定语从句。
二、翻译
16．这座古庙可以追溯到明朝。（date back to; dynasty）
【答案】The old temple can date back to the Ming Dynasty.
【解析】【分析】“ 这座古庙 ”应用 the old temple ，作主语；“ 追溯到明朝 ”应用动词短语 date back to ，“明朝”是专有名词，应用 the Ming Dynasty 表达，故答案为： The old temple can date back to the Ming Dynasty.
【点评】考查汉译英，以及固定短语date back to 。
17．中国菜的烹饪方法多种多样。（a variety of）
【答案】There are a variety of ways of cooking Chinese dishes.
【解析】【分析】根据汉语提示，此句应用there be句式，“ 方法多种多样 ”应用固定短语 a variety of “多种多样”，译为： a variety of ways ；“ 中国菜的烹饪方法 ”译为 ways of cooking Chinese dishes ，陈述的是客观事实，应用一般现在时，故答案为： There are a variety of ways of cooking Chinese dishes.
【点评】考查汉译英，本题涉及一般现在时，there be句式以及固定短语 a variety of 。
18．无论面对什么样的困难，你都应该保持积极的人生态度。（positive; attitude）
【答案】You should keep a positive attitude towards life no matter what difficulties you are facing.
【解析】【分析】“ 无论面对什么样的困难 ”是 no matter what 引导的让步状语从句，译为： no matter what difficulties you are facing ；“ 你都应该保持积极的人生态度 ”应用动词短语 keep a positive attitude towards “对......保持积极的态度”，译为： You should keep a positive attitude towards life 。故答案为： You should keep a positive attitude towards life no matter what difficulties you are facing.
【点评】考查汉译英，本题涉及no matter what 引导的让步状语从句以及固定短语keep a positive attitude towards 。
19．这个男人挣扎着依靠自己站起来，但一次又一次地失败了。（struggle to; on one's own）
【答案】The man struggled to stand up on his own, but failed again and again.
【解析】【分析】“ 这个男人挣扎着依靠自己站起来 ”应用动词短语 struggle to stand up “挣扎着站起来”，此处是谓语动词，应用一般过去时，“自己”应用介词短语 on one's own ，作状语，译为： The man struggled to stand up on his own ；“ 但一次又一次地失败了 ”由but连接，“一次又一次”应用固定短语 again and again ，故答案为：The man struggled to stand up on his own, but failed again and again.
【点评】考查汉译英，本题涉及一般过去时，以及固定短语struggle to stand up；on one's own和again and again 。
20．他们对事故的描述非常重要。（description; be of great importance）
【答案】Their descriptions of the accident are of great importance.
【解析】【分析】“ 他们对事故的描述 ”是主语，应用 their descriptions of the accident 表达；“ 非常重要 ”应用固定短语 be of great importance ，此处是谓语动词，陈述的是一般事实，应用一般现在时，故答案为： Their descriptions of the accident are of great importance.
【点评】考查汉译英，本题涉及一般现在时以及固定短语 be of great importance。
21．我们的教育系统应该为所有的孩子提供平等的机会。（system; equal）
【答案】Our education system should provide equal opportunities for all children.
【解析】【分析】主语“ 我们的教育系统 ”应用 our education system表达； “ 为所有的孩子提供平等的机会 ”应用动词短语 provide sth. for sb.“为某人提供......” ，译为： provide equal opportunities for all children ，故答案为： Our education system should provide equal opportunities for all children.
【点评】考查汉译英，以及固定短语 provide sth. for sb.。
22．这笔钱将用于一个特定的目的: 建造新剧院。（specific）
【答案】The money will be used for one specific purpose: the building of the new theatre.
【解析】【分析】“ 这笔钱将用于一个特定的目的 ”应用一般将来时的被动语态，“特定的目的”由 pecific purpose 表达，译为： The money will be used for one specific purpose ；“ 建造新剧院 ”是名词短语，译为 the building of the new theatre ，故答案为：The money will be used for one specific purpose: the building of the new theatre.
【点评】考查汉译英，本题涉及一般将来时的被动语态。
23．如果你能帮我个忙，我会很感激的。（appreciate）
【答案】I would quite appreciate it if you would do me a favor.
【解析】【分析】“ 如果你能帮我个忙，我会很感激的 ”应用固定句式 I would quite appreciate it if ...“如果你......，我会很感激的”，“帮我个忙”应用动词短语 do sb. a favor ，故答案为： I would quite appreciate it if you would do me a favor.
【点评】考查汉译英，本题涉及固定句式 I would quite appreciate it if ...和固定短语 do sb. a favor 。
24．他们通过电子邮件保持联系。（by means of）
【答案】They keep in touch with each other by means of email.
【解析】【分析】“ 通过电子邮件 ”应用固定短语 by means of“通过......”，作方式状语，译为：by means of email ；“ 保持联系 ”应用动词短语 keep in touch with ...，此处是谓语动词，结合汉语提示应用一般现在时，故答案为： They keep in touch with each other by means of email. 。
【点评】考查汉译英，本题涉及一般现在时，以及固定短语 keep in touch with... 和by means of。
25．遇到生僻的英语单词，你最好查查字典。（refer to）
【答案】You'd better refer to the dictionary when you meet a new English word.
【解析】【分析】“ 遇到生僻的英语单词 ”是when引导的时间状语从句，陈述的是客观事实，应用一般现在时，译为： when you meet a new English word ；“ 你最好查查字典 ”应用固定短语had better do“最好做......”，以及 refer to “求助于”，译为： You'd better refer to the dictionary 。故答案为： You'd better refer to the dictionary when you meet a new English word.
【点评】考查汉译英，本题涉及一般现在时，时间状语从句以及固定短语had better do和refer to。
26．我主修英语，所以词汇对我来说很重要。（major in; vocabulary）
【答案】I major in English, so vocabulary is very important for me.
【解析】【分析】“ 我主修英语 ”应用动词短语 major in ，译为： I major in English ；“ 所以词汇对我来说很重要 ”是so连接的因果并列句，“词汇”用名词 vocabulary 表达，“对我来说很重要”应用固定短语be very important for sb. 结合汉语提示应用一般现在时，故答案为：I major in English, so vocabulary is very important for me.
【点评】考查汉译英，本题涉及一般现在时以及固定短语major in和be very important for sb.
27．尽管他缺乏经验，但最终还是得到了这份工作。（despite）
【答案】Despite his lack of experience, he got the job at last.
【解析】【分析】“ 尽管他缺乏经验 ”应用介词短语despite his lack of experience ，作状语；“ 但最终还是得到了这份工作 ”应用 he gets the job at last 表达，结合汉语提示应用一般过去时，故答案为：Despite his lack of experience, he got the job at last.
【点评】考查汉译英，本题涉及一般过去时以及介词短语作状语。
28．由于全球变暖，许多动植物正处于危险之中。（global warming; in danger）
【答案】Many animals and plants are in danger because of global warming.
【解析】【分析】“ 由于全球变暖 ”是原因状语，应用 because of global warming 表达；“ 许多动植物”应用many animals and plants 表达，“正处于危险之中 ”应用动词短语 be in danger ，陈述的是客观事实，应用一般现在时，故答案为： Many animals and plants are in danger because of global warming.
【点评】考查汉译英，本题涉及一般现在时以及固定短语be in danger。
29．汉字不仅是一种书写体系，也是一种书法艺术。（character; system; calligraphy）
【答案】Chinese characters are not only a writing system but also an art of calligraphy.
【解析】【分析】主语“ 汉字”用 Chinese characters 表达；“ 不仅是一种书写体系，也是一种书法艺术 ”应用not only...but also...“不仅.....，而且.....”表达，“写作体系”应用 a writing system 表达，“ 书法艺术 ”用 an art of calligraphy 表达。陈述的是客观事实，应用一般现在时，故答案为： Chinese characters are not only a writing system but also an art of calligraphy.
【点评】考查汉译英，本题涉及一般现在时以及固定短语not only...but also...。
30．令我惊讶的是，一些外国人把中文当作他们的母语。（regard...as...）
【答案】To my surprise, some foreigners regard Chinese as their mother tongue.
【解析】【分析】“ 令我惊讶的是 ”应用介词短语 to one's surprise ，译为：to my surprise，作状语；“一些外国人把中文当作他们的母语”应用动词短语regard...as...，此处是谓语动词，陈述的是一般事实，应用一般现在时，译为：some foreigners regard Chinese as their mother tongue 。故答案为：To my surprise, some foreigners regard Chinese as their mother tongue.
【点评】考查汉译英，本题涉及一般现在时，以及固定短语to one's surprise和regard...as...。
三、普通话在国外普及
阅读理解
31．阅读短文，从每题所给的四个选项 (A、B、C和D) 中，选出最佳选项。
The US teenager Thomas Cheatham had planned
to study Latin during his time at Hebron High School in Texas. But when he
learned that the school district was going to offer a Mandarin class, he
quickly changed his mind.
"I thought Mandarin would be more useful than Latin," said Cheatham, who is now in his second year of studying the language. He speaks Mandarin to order food at Chinese restaurants and can read social media posts from his Chinese-speaking friends.
While it's a difficult language to master, the high school junior, who plans to study computer engineering, thinks it will be important for his career. "Chinese is a good language to know, especially with China becoming more powerful," he said.
Many experts agree that proficiency in a language spoken by a billion people worldwide will give American students the edge (优势) in the global economy. "People are looking on China as our next economic competitor, and interest in Mandarin is growing," said Marty Abbott, the executive director of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. "We're seeing it in all parts of the country."
According to Abbott, as many as 100,000
students are now studying Mandarin throughout the US, in public and private
schools. She said the US government has designated (指定) Mandarin as a "critical needs" language and provides professional development programs
for teachers. "Our government wants to increase our language competency
for economic competitiveness," Abbott
said.
At the same time, the Chinese government is spreading knowledge of the Chinese language and culture through Confucius Institutes set up in many US states. For example, the Confucius Institute at the University of Texas at Dallas has been the home of a Confucius Institute for 10 years. It sponsors (资助) Confucius Classrooms at 21 local public and private schools, where tens of thousands of students are learning Mandarin.
（1）Why did Thomas Cheatham decide to study Mandarin instead of Latin
A．Mandarin was easier to learn than Latin.
B．Mandarin could be helpful in his future career.
C．Mandarin could enable him to make more friends online.
D．Mandarin might help him learn more about Chinese food.
（2）What does the underlined word "proficiency" in Paragraph 4 probably mean
A．Great skill. B．Strong interest.
C．Shortage of practice. D．A level of difficulty.
（3）Which of the following statements might Marty Abbott agree with
A．Mandarin should be taught in classrooms throughout the US.
B．The US government's policy has helped popularize Mandarin in the US.
C．Many Americans learn Mandarin because they worry about their economic competitiveness.
D．Those who master Chinese will be the most competitive in the US in the future.
（4）What is the main idea of the text
A．The benefits of learning Mandarin for American students.
B．How Confucius Institutes in the US help develop Mandarin.
C．The rising popularity of Mandarin among American students.
D．The influence of China's growing power on American education.
【答案】（1）B
（2）A
（3）B
（4）C
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，以一个美国学生的经历为例来讲述随着中国经济的发展，越来越多的美国人开始学习普通话，许多美国人意识到普通的重要性，随着孔子学院的开办，很多美国学生学习汉语。
（1）考查细节理解。根据第二段中的“I thought Mandarin would be more useful than Latin”和第三段中的“it will be important for his career”可知，Thomas Cheatham认为普通话更有用，而且对他未来的事业有帮助，故选B。
（2）考查词义猜测。根据第四段中的“a language spoken by a billion people worldwide will give American students the edge (优势) in the global economy”可知，掌握普通话将提供给美国学生一项优势，故选A。
（3）考查细节理解。根据第五段中的“She said the US government has designated (指定) Mandarin as a ‘critical needs' language and provides professional development programs for teachers. ‘Our government wants to increase our language competency for economic competitiveness,'”可知，美国政府的政策促进了普通话在美国的流行，故选B。
（4）考查主旨大意。本文主要讲述了汉语学习在美国学生中的流行，故选C。
【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解，词义猜测和主旨大意三个题型的考查，是一篇社会现象类阅读，要求考生在捕捉细节信息的基础上，进一步根据上下文的逻辑关系，进行分析，推理，概括和归纳，从而选出正确答案。
四、英美英语差异
任务型阅读
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
British English and American English
are almost the same. 　32． 　
The first difference between British
and American English is in vocabulary. Almost all of the words used in British
English and American English are exactly the same. 　33． 　 For example, Americans would say "apartment",
but the British would say "flat" to talk about the place where they
live. In addition to some common words, many idiomatic (惯用的)
expressions are different. In England people might say "I'll ring you up
tonight", but in the US, people might say "I'll call you up tonight".
The second difference between
British and American English is in pronunciation. The main difference in
pronunciation lies in the vowels.　34． 　 But most of the time, the British and
Americans do understand each other's pronunciation because most of the sounds
of the two dialects are the same.
The third difference is very small. 　35． 　 A few types of words are spelled differently
in British and American English. The most common example is in a word like "center".
In British English, this word would be spelled C-E-N-T-R-E, while in American
English the same word would be spelled C-E-N-T-E-R.
　36． 　 The British may say "Have you got … "
while Americans prefer "Do you have … " An American might say "my
friend just arrived", but a British would say "my friend has just
arrived".
A. This is the
difference in spelling.
B. There are a few
differences in grammar, too.
C. But there are some
differences between them.
D. Only a very small
number of words are used differently.
E. Both languages have
a slightly different structure of telling the time.
F. The English
language was introduced to America in the early 17 century.
G. Sometimes,
Americans and the British don't understand each other's pronunciation.
【答案】32．C；33．D；34．G；35．A；36．B
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了英美英语在词汇、发音、拼写和语法等方面的差异。
A. 这是拼写的不同。
B. 语法也有一些差异。
C. 但是它们之间存在一些差异。
D. 只有极少数单词的用法不同。
E. 两种语言的时间结构略有不同。
F. 英语在 17 世纪初传入美国。
G. 有时，美国人和英国人听不懂对方的发音。
【点评】考查七选五，本文是一篇文化类阅读，要求在理解细节信息的基础上，着重考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。
32．根据空前”British English and American English are almost the same. “英式英语和美式英语几乎相同。英式英语和美式英语几乎相同。以及下文介绍了绍了英美英语在词汇、发音、拼写和语法等方面的差异，可知此处是过渡句，承上启下，C. But there are some differences between them.”但它们之间存在一些差异。“符合语境，故选C。
33．根据空前”The first difference between British and American English is in vocabulary. Almost all of the words used in British English and American English are exactly the same. “英式英语和美式英语的第一个区别在于词汇。 几乎所有英式英语和美式英语中使用的单词都完全相同；以及空后的举例说明少部分的单词是不同的，D. Only a very small number of words are used differently.”只有极少数的单词有不同的用法。符合语境，故选D。
34．根据空前“The second difference between British and American English is in pronunciation.”英式英语和美式英语的第二个区别在于发音。可知本段介绍的是发音之间的差异，G. Sometimes, Americans and the British don't understand each other's pronunciation.“有时，美国人和英国人不明白对方的发音。”符合语境，故选G。
35．根据空后“A few types of words are spelled differently in British and American English. ”在英式英语和美式英语中，一些类型的单词拼写不同。可知此处说明拼写的不同，A. This is the difference in spelling.“这就是拼写的区别。”符合语境，故选A。
36．根据空后“The British may say‘Have you got … ' while Americans pref‘Do you have … ' An American might say‘my friend just arrived', but a British would say'my friend has just arrived'."英国人可能会说“你有……吗？” 而美国人更喜欢“你有……吗？” 美国人可能会说“我的朋友刚到”，但英国人会说“我的朋友刚到”。可知本段介绍的是英美英语在语法上的不同，B. There are a few differences in grammar, too.”语法也有一些差异。“符合语境，故选B。
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新人教版必修第一册 Unit 5综合演练
一、语法填空
1．The determined young man struggled 　 　 (make) ends meet, working part-time in a
restaurant in his spare time.
2．Although she didn't mention any names, everyone knew who she was referring　 　.（用适当的介词填空）
3．Fluency in a second language cultivates an ability to see things from another person's point 　 　 view. （用适当的介词填空）
4．The traditional friendship between our two peoples dates back 　 　 ancient days. （用适当的介词填空）
5．All these calculations are based 　 　 the statistics you have provided.（用适当的介词填空）
6．Our headmaster demanded that all teachers 　 　 (improve) skills all the time to satisfy
students' needs.
7．This report offered the most specific and accurate 　 　 (describe) of the problems.
8．Calligraphy that 　 　 (regard) as one of the cultural treasures of
China enjoys a high reputation both at home and abroad.
9．It's his positive attitude 　 　 life that makes me admire him.
10．More and more people choose to shop in a supermarket
as it offers a 　 　 (vary) of goods.
11．The human has entered the AI era, 　 　 robots are used in ordinary life, bringing
great convenience to people.
12．The treatment will continue until the patient reaches the point 　 　 he can walk correctly and safely. （用适当的关系词补全下列句子。）
13．Help is needed for families 　 　 homes were destroyed in the thunderstorm. （用适当的关系词补全下列句子。）
14．The play, the style of 　 　 is rigidly formal, is typical of the period. （用适当的关系词补全下列句子。）
15．The number of people 　 　 come to visit the city each year has risen to one million.（用适当的关系词补全下列句子。）
二、翻译
16．这座古庙可以追溯到明朝。（date back to; dynasty）
17．中国菜的烹饪方法多种多样。（a variety of）
18．无论面对什么样的困难，你都应该保持积极的人生态度。（positive; attitude）
19．这个男人挣扎着依靠自己站起来，但一次又一次地失败了。（struggle to; on one's own）
20．他们对事故的描述非常重要。（description; be of great importance）
21．我们的教育系统应该为所有的孩子提供平等的机会。（system; equal）
22．这笔钱将用于一个特定的目的: 建造新剧院。（specific）
23．如果你能帮我个忙，我会很感激的。（appreciate）
24．他们通过电子邮件保持联系。（by means of）
25．遇到生僻的英语单词，你最好查查字典。（refer to）
26．我主修英语，所以词汇对我来说很重要。（major in; vocabulary）
27．尽管他缺乏经验，但最终还是得到了这份工作。（despite）
28．由于全球变暖，许多动植物正处于危险之中。（global warming; in danger）
29．汉字不仅是一种书写体系，也是一种书法艺术。（character; system; calligraphy）
30．令我惊讶的是，一些外国人把中文当作他们的母语。（regard...as...）
三、普通话在国外普及
阅读理解
31．阅读短文，从每题所给的四个选项 (A、B、C和D) 中，选出最佳选项。
The US teenager Thomas Cheatham had planned
to study Latin during his time at Hebron High School in Texas. But when he
learned that the school district was going to offer a Mandarin class, he
quickly changed his mind.
"I thought Mandarin would be more useful than Latin," said Cheatham, who is now in his second year of studying the language. He speaks Mandarin to order food at Chinese restaurants and can read social media posts from his Chinese-speaking friends.
While it's a difficult language to master, the high school junior, who plans to study computer engineering, thinks it will be important for his career. "Chinese is a good language to know, especially with China becoming more powerful," he said.
Many experts agree that proficiency in a language spoken by a billion people worldwide will give American students the edge (优势) in the global economy. "People are looking on China as our next economic competitor, and interest in Mandarin is growing," said Marty Abbott, the executive director of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. "We're seeing it in all parts of the country."
According to Abbott, as many as 100,000
students are now studying Mandarin throughout the US, in public and private
schools. She said the US government has designated (指定) Mandarin as a "critical needs" language and provides professional development programs
for teachers. "Our government wants to increase our language competency
for economic competitiveness," Abbott
said.
At the same time, the Chinese government is spreading knowledge of the Chinese language and culture through Confucius Institutes set up in many US states. For example, the Confucius Institute at the University of Texas at Dallas has been the home of a Confucius Institute for 10 years. It sponsors (资助) Confucius Classrooms at 21 local public and private schools, where tens of thousands of students are learning Mandarin.
（1）Why did Thomas Cheatham decide to study Mandarin instead of Latin
A．Mandarin was easier to learn than Latin.
B．Mandarin could be helpful in his future career.
C．Mandarin could enable him to make more friends online.
D．Mandarin might help him learn more about Chinese food.
（2）What does the underlined word "proficiency" in Paragraph 4 probably mean
A．Great skill. B．Strong interest.
C．Shortage of practice. D．A level of difficulty.
（3）Which of the following statements might Marty Abbott agree with
A．Mandarin should be taught in classrooms throughout the US.
B．The US government's policy has helped popularize Mandarin in the US.
C．Many Americans learn Mandarin because they worry about their economic competitiveness.
D．Those who master Chinese will be the most competitive in the US in the future.
（4）What is the main idea of the text
A．The benefits of learning Mandarin for American students.
B．How Confucius Institutes in the US help develop Mandarin.
C．The rising popularity of Mandarin among American students.
D．The influence of China's growing power on American education.
四、英美英语差异
任务型阅读
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
British English and American English
are almost the same. 　32． 　
The first difference between British
and American English is in vocabulary. Almost all of the words used in British
English and American English are exactly the same. 　33． 　 For example, Americans would say "apartment",
but the British would say "flat" to talk about the place where they
live. In addition to some common words, many idiomatic (惯用的)
expressions are different. In England people might say "I'll ring you up
tonight", but in the US, people might say "I'll call you up tonight".
The second difference between
British and American English is in pronunciation. The main difference in
pronunciation lies in the vowels.　34． 　 But most of the time, the British and
Americans do understand each other's pronunciation because most of the sounds
of the two dialects are the same.
The third difference is very small. 　35． 　 A few types of words are spelled differently
in British and American English. The most common example is in a word like "center".
In British English, this word would be spelled C-E-N-T-R-E, while in American
English the same word would be spelled C-E-N-T-E-R.
　36． 　 The British may say "Have you got … "
while Americans prefer "Do you have … " An American might say "my
friend just arrived", but a British would say "my friend has just
arrived".
A. This is the
difference in spelling.
B. There are a few
differences in grammar, too.
C. But there are some
differences between them.
D. Only a very small
number of words are used differently.
E. Both languages have
a slightly different structure of telling the time.
F. The English
language was introduced to America in the early 17 century.
G. Sometimes,
Americans and the British don't understand each other's pronunciation.
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