submit (提交) both oral and writing exercises for their friends and HelloHello's language experts to review.Users are also able to provide written and recorded feedback on their friends' exercises directly from their mobile devices.
"The most effective way to learn a new language is through total immersion (沉浸)," said Sarah Gontijo, founder and CEO of HelloHello."However, not everyone has the opportunity to live in another country. HelloHello World brings the convenience of connecting with native speakers anytime, anywhere. This can help users not only learn the language but also understand the culture."
HelloHello World lets users update their information at any time and then access the content from any mobile device or computer. The application is first being released for the iPad and will become available on a variety of platforms, including the iPhone, Android and BlackBerry.
The application arrives at a time when computing is driving the creation of new educational tools. Many schools and colleges are finding ways to adapt mobile technology for classroom learning. "The market is hot for such pioneering in education and social networking," said Gontijo. "HelloHello promises to be the inventor that will get the ball rolling and bring innovation to an industry that has seen little change over the years."
【语篇解读】 HelloHello World可以连接外语学习者和以该语言为母语的外国人,从而改善外语学习效果。
1.According to Sarah Gontijo, which of the following would be the best way to learn a foreign language effectively?
A.Hiring a native speaker as your teacher.
B.Learning the language and the culture together.
C.Living in an environment where the language is frequently used.
D.Adopting new advanced educational tools like HelloHello World.
【解析】 推理判断题。从第四段的"The most effective way to learn a new language is through total immersion(沉浸),"said Sarah Gontijo..."However,not everyone has the opportunity to live in another country..."可知,Sarah Gontijo认为学习一门外语的最有效的方法是生活在说这种语言的环境里,故选C项。
【答案】 C