4.On October 19,1959,the Voice of America broadcast the first Special English program.It was an experiment.The goal was to communicate by radio in clear and simple English with people whose native language was not English.Special English programs quickly became some of the most popular on VOA.They still are.Special English continues to communicate with people who are not fluent in English.Over the years,its role has expanded.It helps people learn American English while they learn about American life and stay informed about(了解) world news and developments in science.It provides listeners with information they cannot find elsewhere.
Three Elements(要素) Make Special English Unique
☆I(lǐng)t has a core vocabulary of 1,500wods.Most are simple words that describe objects,actions or emotions.Some words are more difficult.They are used for reporting world events and describing discoveries in medicine and science.
☆Special English writers use short,simple sentences that contain only one idea.They use active voice.They do not use idioms.
☆Special English broadcasts read at a slower pace(節(jié)奏),about two-thirds the speed of Standard English.This helps people learning English hear each word clearly.It also helps people who are fluent English speakers understand complex subjects.
Special English Radio Broadcasts
Special English broadcasts to different parts of the world several times a day,seven days a week.Each half-hour begins with:
•The latest news from around the world.
•A different short feature every day about development,agriculture,health,education,economics and news events.
•15-minute in-depth features about life in the United States,news about science and space,American history,popular culture,influential Americans and short stories.
根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容,選擇最佳答案,并在答題卷上按要求作答.
66.According to the passage,what's the goal of Special English?D
A.To help people learn some useful idioms.
B.To learn about American life and world news on TV.
C.To provide listeners with information they can find elsewhere.
D.To communicate with people who are not fluent in English.
67.The underlined word"core"in the passage probably meansB.
A.popular
B.central
C.simple
D.a(chǎn)ctive
68.Which of the following is true according to the passage?D
A.We can hear some idioms in Special English.
B.Special English is only useful for people whose native language is not English.
C.It only uses simple English in Special English.
D.Each broadcast lasts half an hour.
69.What can we learn from the passage?A
A.Special English is suitable for all kinds of people.
B.Special English is about two-fifths the speed of standard English.
C.There is a special column about Environment Protection in Special English.
D.We can listen to Special English the whole day.
70.What is the main idea of the passage?C
A.The history of Special English.
B.Special English plays the same role as Standard English.
C.The introduction of Special English.
D.The roots and the three elements of Special English.
分析 文章大意:這是一篇日常生活類閱讀,主要介紹美國之音廣播開播了一類特殊的語言節(jié)目,這個(gè)慢速英語節(jié)目很快大受歡迎.它幫助人們了解美國的生活和了解世界新聞和科學(xué)發(fā)展.它為聽眾提供他們在別處找不到的信息. 還介紹了這種慢速英語的三要素.
解答 66.答案:D.細(xì)節(jié)理解題.根據(jù)第一行The goal was to communicate by radio in clear and simple English with people whose native language was not English…They still are.Special English continues to communicate with people who are not fluent in English.我們的目標(biāo)是用清晰而簡單的英語與那些不是以英語為母語的人進(jìn)行交流.它們?nèi)匀皇侨绱耍儆⒄Z繼續(xù)與英語不流利的人進(jìn)行交流.可知,目的是與說英語不流利的人進(jìn)行交流.選D.
67.答案:B.詞意猜測題.A流行的.B核心的.C簡單的.D積極的.根據(jù)vocabulary of 1,500wods.1500個(gè)單詞,可知應(yīng)該是有1500個(gè)核心的單詞,"core"核心的.因此同義詞是central核心的.選B.
68.答案:D.推理判斷題.根據(jù)倒數(shù)第四行Each half-hour begins with:每半小時(shí)開始.可知,每個(gè)廣播要持續(xù)半小時(shí),選D.
69.答案:A.細(xì)節(jié)理解題.根據(jù)倒數(shù)第四行Special English broadcasts to different parts of the world several times a day慢速英語每天向世界各地廣播幾次.及倒數(shù)第三段The latest news from around the world來自世界各地的最新消息.可知慢速適合各種各樣的人.選A.
70.答案:C.主旨大意題.根據(jù)第一句On October 19,1959,the Voice of America broadcast the first Special English program.1959年十月十九日,美國之聲廣播第一慢速英語節(jié)目.及第二段Three Elements(要素) Make Special English Unique三要素使慢速英語獨(dú)一無二.可知,本文主要是關(guān)于慢速英語的說明,選C.
點(diǎn)評 閱讀題型,要注重句子與句子之間、段落與段落之間邏輯關(guān)系以及對篇章的整體理解.根據(jù)所給問題選擇正確選項(xiàng)完成試題.