Unit 5 Nelson Mandela-a modern hero课时作业

learning about language

第一节 完形填空

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

If you want to learn a new language. the very first thing I think about is why. Do you need it for a　1　reason, such as your or your studies?　2　perhaps you're interested in the　3　, films or music of a foreign 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 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 language 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　.