If you want to learn a new language, the very first thing to think about is why. Do you need it for a __1__ reason, such as your job or your studies? __2__ perhaps you're interested in the __3__， films or music of a different country and you know how much it will help to have a __4__ of the language.
Most people learn best using a variety of __5__， but traditional classes are an ideal(理想的) start for many people. They __6__ an environment where you can practice under the __7__ of someone who's good at the language. We all lead __8__ lives and learning a language takes __9__. You will have more success if you study regularly, so try to develop a __10__. It doesn't matter if you haven't got long. Becoming fluent in a language will take years, but learning to get by takes __11__.
Many people start learning a language and soon give up. “I'm too __12__，” they say. Yes, children do learn languages more __13__ than adults, but research has shown that you can learn a language at any __14__. And learning is good for the health of your brain, too. I've also heard people __15__ about the mistakes they make when __16__. Well, relax and laugh about your mistakes __17__ you're much less likely to make them again.
Learning a new language is never __18__. But with some work and devotion, you'll make progress. And you'll be __19__ by the positive reaction of some people when you say just a few words in __20__ own language. Good luck!
语篇解读：你在学习一种新的语言吗？要想学好一种语言可不是件容易的事情，文章将给出你学习语言的方法。
1．A.technical B．political
C．practical D．physical
[解析] 句意：你是出于哪种实际的原因而需要学习一种新语言的，比如工作或学业？technical“技术的”；political“政治的”；practical“实际的，实用的”；physical“身体的”。根据句意可知，C项正确。
[答案] C
2．A.After B．So
C．Though D．Or
[解析] 前一句提到两种原因，这一句又提到另外一种可能，所以用or表示选择。
[答案] D
3．A.literature B．transport
C．agriculture D．medicine
[解析] 该空应该和后面的films和music是同一类的事物，故选A项，literature意为“文学”。transport“交通”；agriculture“农业”；medicine“医学”。
[答案] A
4．A.view B．knowledge
C．form D．database
[解析] 句意：……你知道掌握这门语言会多么地有帮助。view“观点”；knowledge“知识”；form“形式”；database“数据库”。have a knowledge of the language“掌握这门语言”。根据句意可知，B项正确。
[答案] B
5．A.paintings B．regulations
C．methods D．computers
[解析] 后面说传统的课堂学习对大多数人来说是一种理想的开始方法，所以该空应该是说大家用“各种方法”去学习。故选C项。a variety of methods意为“各种方法”。
[答案] C
6．A.protect B．change
C．respect D．provide
[解析] 本句中的They指的是前文中的traditional classes，它们“提供”给人们学习的环境。故选D项。
[答案] D
7．A.control B．command
C．guidance D．pressure
[解析] “在擅长这种语言的人的指导下学习”，也就是在老师的指导下学习。under the guidance of sb.“在某人的指导下”。
[答案] C
8．A.busy B．happy
C．simple D．normal
[解析] 根据语境可知，我们都过着繁忙的(busy)生活，而学习语言也需要花费时间(take time)。lead a．.. life＝live a．.. life“过着一种……生活”。
[答案] A
9．A.courage B．time
C．energy D．place
[解析] 参见上题解析。
[答案] B
10．A.theory B．business
C．routine D．project
[解析] 根据句意可以知道是“养成一种日常行为”。theory“理论”；business“商务”；routine“例行公事，常规”；project“工程，项目”。
[答案] C
11．A.some risks B．a lot less
C．some notes D．a lot more
[解析] 句意：流利地掌握一种语言需要花费几年的时间，但是学到过得去的程度花的时间就少多了。a lot less意为“少得多”。get by“勉强应付”。
[答案] B
12．A.old B．nervous
C．weak D．tired
[解析] 下文讲的是小孩和成年人学习语言的对比，所以许多人很快放弃学习新的语言因为他们觉得自己年龄“太大”了。故选A项。
[答案] A
13．A.closely B．quickly
C．privately D．quietly
[解析] 句意：是的，小孩学习语言确实比成年人要“快”……。故选B项。
[答案] B
14．A.age B．speed
C．distance D．school
[解析] 上文一直在说年龄的事情，所以这里应该是研究表明“在任何年龄(at any age)”你都可以学习一门语言。
[答案] A
15．A.worry B．hesitate
C．think D．quarrel
[解析] 句意：我还听说人们在学习(learning)语言时担心(worry)他们会犯错误。
[答案] A
16．A.singing B．working
C．bargaining D．learning
[解析] 参见上题解析。
[答案] D
17．A.if B．and
C．but D．before
[解析] 本题考查“祈使句＋and＋陈述句”这个特殊句型。该句型中的祈使句相当于if引导的条件状语从句。本句可改为：If you relax and laugh about your mistakes, you're much less likely to make them again。
[答案] B
18．A.tiresome B．hard
C．interesting D．easy
[解析] 根据文章内容可以得知学习一种新的语言绝对不是“容易”的事情。故选D。
[答案] D
19．A.blamed B．amazed
C．interrupted D．informed
[解析] 根据语境可知，当你用某些人自己的语言仅说了几句话之后就得到他们积极的回应时，你将会为此感到“惊讶的”。
[答案] B
20．A.their B．his
C．our D．your
[解析] 本题考查代词，指前面第三人称的some people，故选A项。
[答案] A
