The Vieira family moved to the United States in 1981. At that time, they decided to stop speaking Spanish at home and only communicate in English. This was because they were now living in an English-speaking country.
Now the Vieira children are adults, and they sometimes travel to Spain to visit their family and friends. But they cannot communicate with them. Unfortunately this is common. When people move to new countries, they often leave their own customs and mother language behind. This is a mistake because there are many benefits to knowing more than one language.
One advantage of speaking more than one language is that you can communicate directly with more people around the world. You do not have to depend on others to talk for you, so you’re more independent. People who know only one language must use others to help them communicate.
Furthermore, speaking a second language also allows people to experience other cultures and customs more effectively. Local expressions, vocabulary, and even jokes can have a powerful effect on a person’s understanding of another culture. So, knowing more than one language increases your knowledge of other cultures.
Finally, having more multi-language speakers improves relationships between countries. If people from different countries can communicate well, the world can become closer. Countries will then have more respect for each other and better understand each other’s problems.
The benefits of knowing more than one language are clear. In fact, there are no disadvantages. It is very sad that many people don’t try to learn another language. It is even worse when people let themselves forget their mother language and become silenced.
1. What is the passage mainly about?
A. The benefits of learning other languages.
B. The reasons why people come to America.
C. The importance of learning English.
D. How to learn another language.
2. The passage begins with the experience of the Vieira family in order to_______.
A. discuss the need for teaching a new language
B. introduce the passage’s main characters to the readers
C. describe the advantages of moving to another country
D. show the problems of speaking only one language
3. The underlined phrase “multi-language speakers” (Paragraph 5) means “people who know ______.”
A. their mother language B. a new language
C. more than one language D. body language
4. According to the passage, if you can speak more than one language, you can____.
A. find a better job
B. make more friends
C. better understand history
D. communicate more independently
5. Based on the last paragraph, which of the following is the worst?
A. Not knowing another language.
B. Forgetting one’s mother language.
C. Refusing to learn another language.
D. Failing to communicate with others.
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Please email me at the address below and tell me:
◆Your age
◆Reasons for learning English
◆Your level of English
◆Areas that you need to focus on – grammar, listening, speaking, reading, writing, etc.
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From: Li_Hua@gmail.com
To: daniels_m@mail.com
CC…:
Subject: English Lessons
Dear Mrs. Daniels,
I recently saw your advertisement on the university website offering private English lessons. I’m very interested in your private lessons and would like some more information.
I am a student at Aston College here in Hong Kong studying English, so my language level is already quite good.
However, I feel that I need to improve my listening and speaking skills. This is because I’m planning to study at London University in England next year and I think your lessons will help me to live and study abroad.
Could you send me some more information about the lessons offered, such as where and when they will be held and how much they cost? Also, I would like to know whether you teach students in groups or one-on-one.
I would be glad to supply any further information you might need.
Regards,
Li Hua
6. Where did Li Hua see Mrs. Daniels’ advertisement?
A. At London University B. In a newspaper
C. On the Internet D. On TV
7. Why did Li Hua write the email?
A. To make friends with Mrs. Daniels
B. To apply to study at London University
C. To get more information about Mrs. Daniels’ lessons
D. To find out more information about Aston College
8. Which of the following information did Li Hua NOT mention in his email?
A. His age B. His reasons for learning English
C. His language level D. The language skills he wants to focus on
9. Li Hua wants to take the lessons to improve his______.
A. listening and writing B. writing and speaking
C. listening and grammar D. listening and speaking
10. What can we learn about Li Hua from his email?
A. He is now living in England
B. He is a student in Hong Kong
C. His level of English is very low.
D. He is studying at London University.
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