Another useful website for middle school students and teachers is：Besides reading 21st Century School Edition online，students are also invited to put their views on different topics up on the website.

　　Compared with the Internet，TV programs have their own advantages(优点): one does not have to sit at a computer and one can hear and watch the programs much better.

　　One popular English­learning program is called "Modern English"．This focuses on spoken English in practical situations such as taking photos and shopping.

　　If you watch Beijing Television Channel 8，you might see a program titled "Study Abroad"．Cartoons are used to explain how to use the word in daily life.Listening to the radio may not be a new way to learn English but it is easy.

　　China Radio International airs a program called "Studio Classroom" at 6：30 a．m.every day.This 25­minute program is aimed at middle school students and covers subjects from current news to travel and history，all in simple language.

　　【语篇解读】　这是一篇说明文。文章通过介绍网站、电台、电视频道等方式来学习英语，以表明学习英语在科学技术的帮助下可以是小菜一碟。

　　1．The author wants the readers to know that learning English ．

　　A．is very difficult for us

　　B．is very easy for us

　　C．is neither easy nor difficult

　　D．can be much easier with the help of technology

　　D　[细节理解题。根据第一段"Learning English well is a great challenge，but with the help from technology(技术)it can be as easy as a piece of cake."学好英语是一个巨大的挑战，但是在技术的帮助下，也可以是小菜一碟。故选D。]

　　2. One can practise spoken English in everyday situations in ．

A．Studio Classroom