Is it possible that the people of the world today could agree upon a single international language that everyone would be able to speak and understand?

　　In the United Nations there are five official languages-English, Chinese,

Russian, French and Spanish. How about making one of them into an international language? English has been worked on for this purpose. A basic word list of 850 English words named Basic English was made. These are the only verbs in the entire list,“come, go, give, keep, let, do, put, make, say, be, seem, may, will, have, send.”Writing in Basic English may require you to use a greater number of words-as in having to say“It came to my ears”instead of I heard-but you can still say anything you want to with just 850 different words and a few sufixes（后綴）and prefixes（前綴）．This is a much smaller number of words to have to remember than the ordinary number offered to the students of a foreign language.

　　But people have always had a need to do more than simply“Tell it as it is”. Language is for reporting not only one's work. For this, a language needs idioms, needs all kinds of grammar and style（文體）that show its history and development just as a person needs eyebrows（眉毛）. Is there some special reason why our lips should be a different color from the rest of our face? Perhaps not, but this is how people-real people-are. For communication between people, languages of all kinds will remain to reflect（反映）the growth and soul of the societies that speak them.

(1) The phrase“tell it as it is”in the third paragraph means __________.

[　　]

A．people can use Basic English to say what they want to

B．people think Basic English can express what they see or hear

C．people say what they want to according to the fact

D．people tell something they like to

(2) If we write a composition in Basic English, it will be________.

[　　]

A．longer than usual

B．shorter than usual

C．hard for us to express what we want to

D．a(chǎn)ble to express ourselves in different style as we like to

(3) Which of the following Statements is NOT true?

[　　]

A．Basic English is easier for students to learn.

B．Languages are like mirrors which can reflect the growth of the mankind.

C．Grammar and idioms are still necessary for us when we are learning a language.

D．Basic English will take the place not only of Queen's English, but also of the other languages in the world.

(4) This passage begins with a question．According to the writer's opinion, the answer to the question may be _________.

[　　]

A．it will be possible in the future

B．it seems to be possible if people agree to use Basic English

C．it seems impossible that people can use a simple language to express them-selves in various lives

D．it is impossible except that five official UN languages are used at the same time

(5) Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

[　　]

A．The words used in Basic English are strictly limited to 850, and nothing more.

B．Basic English is not a natural development of the English language.

C．Basic English can be used to express our thought easily.

D．Basic English seems not so easy to learn.

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Learn English with the BBC

One of the best ways to learn a foreign language is to follow the method you use to learn your first language. As a child you hear the sounds of your own language and you repeat them. You see the written form of the language around you and little by little you are taught the two forms of the language. The BBC uses this method in many different ways.

English Teaching Radio Programs

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Courses of Textbooks and Audiocassettes

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Video Courses

BBC English programs have been broadcast successfully on television in more than 100 countries. They can also he got on video, with supporting textbooks and audiocassettes; these form complete courses for home study or teaching.

A Magazine

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English Language Summer School

　　This popular course for learners and teachers of English is held in London every summer.

For information on any of the above please write to: BBC English, PO Box 76, Bush House, London WC2B1PH .

　　In London personal callers can see BBC English courses at the BBC World Shop, Bush House, London WC2B4PH .

1．According to the selection, all of the following statements are true EXCEPT“________”.

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A．The BBC are designed only for the English beginners.

B．The BBC programs are broadcast not just on radio, but on TV as well.

C．BBC English video courses can be used for teaching and home study as well.

D．English teachers can also go to the BBC English language summer school.

2．The underlined sentence (in Paragraph 1) means ________.

[　　]

A．The BBC has different programs for you to hear and watch

B．The BBC helps you to learn English and your mother language

C．The BBC only helps students at school to learn English

D．The BBC has different supporting textbooks and audiocassettes

3．Which of the following is NOT true about the English magazine?

[　　]

A．You can receive a BBC English magazine every two months.

B．The exercises included in the magazine are of great help to learners.

C．It is designed to go with the television programs.

D．The magazine is written by the BBC English.

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　　We'll give you the support of a personal teacher, and the chance to meet your fellow students. You can take one-off courses, diplomas(畢業(yè)證), a degree or a postgraduate degree(文憑). Subjects available include: computing, business, technology, modern languages, social sciences, English law, arts, science, mathematics, education and health & social welfare.

Did you know?

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　　Send for your free instructions now

　　Send to: The Open University, PO Box 625, Milton Keynes MK7 6AA U99LX

　　□Please send me a copy of the Courses, Diplomas and RA/BSc Degree instructions

　　□Please send me a copy of the postgraduate instructions

　　□Tick here if you have contacted the OU in the past Title ________ Initials ________ Surname ________ Address ________ Postcode ________

　　Tel. ________ Date of Birth ________/________/19________

OU Hotline (24 hours) 0870 9000 301

Website: www.open.ac.uk/advert/

1．This is an advertisement of ________.

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A．inquiring(調(diào)查)English learning

B．setting up Open University

C．selling books

D．a(chǎn)ttracting students

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A．buy any course materials

B．have lessons all the time at the university

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A．a(chǎn) course for training you English

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C．different kinds of free instructions

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A．OU courses are popular in Britain

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　　We can offer you a place at one of the best universities in Britain. We'll provide you with a choice of 150 first class courses developed especially to enable you to study in your own time, backed by the Open University's own special study methodOU supported open learning.

　　We'll give you the support of a personal teacher, and the chance to meet your fellow students. You can take one-off courses, diplomas (文憑), a degree or a postgraduate degree. Subjects available include: Computing, Business Management, Technology, Modern Languages, Social Sciences, English Law, Arts, Science, Mathematics, Education and Health & Social Welfare.

　　Whether you want to study to improve your jobs or for your own personal interest, there's almost certainly a course for you. If you haven't studied for a while, we'll help you get started. No previous (以前的) training or degrees are required, you just need a lively power of learning and a willingness to learn. It's real value for money and you can pay by monthly payments.

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A．buy any course materials

B．have lessons all the time at the university

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ISC(HS)Reference No．S006864　　　　　　　　　　　　New South Wales

Student Date of Birth：19/08/1988　　　Department of Education and Training

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　International Students Centre

Hong Xue　　　　　　　　　　　　　　827-839 George Street PO Box 707

60 Waratah Street　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Broadway NSW 21007

Croydon Park NSW 2133　　　　　　　Phone：(612)9217 4801 1300 302 456

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Fax：(612)9212 6721

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　http：//www.tafensw.edu.au/international/

WARNING LETTER

Dear Hong Xue,

　　As you are aware, your student visa regulations set out a number of conditions applying to your visa．It has come to our attention that you are failing to meet the following conditions：You must maintain accommodation, support and general welfare arrangements that have been approved by your education provider if you：

　　●have not turned 18; and

　　●are not staying in Australia with：

　　－a parent

　�。璦 custodian(監(jiān)護(hù)人); or

　�。璦 relative who has been nominated(指定)by your parent or a custodian, is aged at least 21 and is of good character．

　　Note：You must not change those arrangements without the written approval of your education provider．

　　You must obey the following rules：

　　1．During term time you must：

　　a)remain in your homestay during the school term;

　　b)come home every night; and

　　c)inform your guardian at all times of your whereabouts．

　　2．On weekends you must：

　　a)have your guardian's permission to stay with friends; and

　　b)inform your guardian of the name, address and phone numbers of people you are visiting．

　　3．You must return your guardian's telephone calls．

　　This will be your only warning．If you continue to breach(違反)your student visa regulations we will report you to the Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs．Such action may lead to the cancellation(取消)of your student visa．Please contact me on(612)9217 4801 or fax(612)9212 6721 if you have questions about your enrolment．

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Yours sincerely

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Tracey Carlon

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Student Advisor

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　International Students Centre

NSW Department of Education and Training

(1)

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[　　]

A．

To remind the recipient of the conditions for applying for a student visa．

B．

To warn the recipient not to do anything against his student visa regulations again．

C．

To tell the recipient how to contact his student advisor．

D．

To inform the recipient of the student visa regulations．

(2)

What can be learned about the recipient from this letter?

[　　]

A．

He is under 18 and studies in Australia with his parents．

B．

He is required to come home every night according to the rules．

C．

He can stay with his friends on weekends if permitted．

D．

His student Visa has been cancelled．

(3)

To which address should the recipient reply if he feels like answering the letter?

[　　]

A．

Hong Xue at 60 Waratah Street, Croydon Park NSW 2133．

B．

Tracey Carlon at the Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs．

C．

Hong Xue at NSW Department of Education and Training．

D．

Tracey Carlon at 827-839 George Street, PO Box 707, Broadway NSW 21007．

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　　 Once a boy came to ask a fisherman how to become cleverer, because his mother always called him “foolish boy”.

　 “That’s easy,” answered the fisherman. “I know one way to make you become cleverer.”

　 “Really?”

　 “Of course. It is said a fish head is good for brain. If you eat one, you’ll become cleverer indeed. Pay only three pounds for one fish head.” The boy paid him three pounds and the fisherman cut off a fish head and handed it to him.

　 A raw fish head is not good—not even for a hungry boy to eat but the boy ate it up in two gulps.

　 “Do you feel anything?” asked the fisherman.

　 “Not in my head,” said the boy.

　 The boy lay on the ground and thought. “One whole fish costs only two pounds. I had paid him three pounds for the fish head. Why couldn’t I have the whole fish for soup, a head for brain and one pound left over?” He jumped up and shouted at the fisherman. “You thief! You are fooling me!” The fisherman laughed, saying, “The fish head works now, you see.”

51. The boy ate up the raw fish head only in two gulps, because he __________.

A. enjoy it　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. wanted to taste it

C. took it as a good medicine　　　　 D. was a foolish boy

52. The boy came to the fisherman in order to __________.

A. buy a fish head　　　　　　　 B. ask the fisherman a question

C. buy a whole fish　　　　　　　 D. A and C

53. The boy paid three pounds. He should have had __________.

A. a whole fish　　　　　　　　　　　 B. a fish head and one pound back

C. a whole fish and one po und back　　 D. a whole fish, a fish head and one pound back

54. __________ helped the boy become cleverer.

A. A good meal　　　 　　　　　 B. The raw fish head

C. Nothing　　　　　　　　　　 D. What had happened

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