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  Though the US regards itself as the world’s melting pot(大熔炉), few people take an interest in learning a second language. However, the importance and advantages of learning a second language are continuing to increase day by day.

  The importance of learning a second language is not just limited to the ability of communicating with people who speak different languages. According to studies, it has shown that learning a second language leads to students’ achieving greater development in thinking and creativity compared with students who speak only one language. A number of studies have also shown that when students learn a second language, they tend to do better in examinations. Still other studies have shown that the academic(学业的) skills of students learning a second language are promoted(提升) in improving their abilities in mathematics, writing, and reading.

  When people learn a second language, they become valuable in the community where they work and live. Apart from the requirement of translators and interpreters, there are an increasing number of jobs where people are required to interact with people that speak other languages. Learning a second language also enables a person to get used to a variety of cultural backgrounds. Also, the capacity of communicating in another language can be an important factor in personal achievement and career goals.

  Language is one of the main parts of the civilization and culture of the people who speak it. Therefore, learning a second language can be a comparatively easy and wonderful way of absorbing (吸收) another culture.

  When we absorb another culture by learning a second language, apart from appreciating other people and their cultures, it also enables us to comprehend what role language plays in shaping our thought patterns. Often, other languages have better methods of expressing ideas, concepts, or thoughts compared with English, which can usually become a part of English, thus enabling English language speakers to communicate better.

  Learning a second language , therefore, can not only challenge your mind ,but also enrich your soul. Apart from being able to communicate with different people in their own language, it can also teach you understanding, tolerance ,and patience.

Therefore, start off right now and take up learning a second language.

32. In paragraph 1, the writer thinks that ___________.

A. Americans show more and more interest in learning foreign language

B. Americans hope to learn a second language for their melting pot

C. it’s meaningless for Americans to learn a second language

D. it’s necessary for Americans to learn a second language

rding to many studies, learning another language can help _____.

A. improve a variety of abilities besides communication

B. develop in thinking and creativity

C. do better in examinations

D. promote the academic skills

34. Why is it easier for students learning a second language to absorb another culture?

A. Because they can easily get used to different cultural backgrounds.

B. Because they can better communicate with the native people.

C. Because language is one of the important factors of its culture.

D. Because they are quicker in thinking and doing things.

35. What is the writer’s purpose of writing this passage?

A. To show us the importance of learning a second language.

B. To encourage us to learn a second language.

C. To inform us where to study a second language.

D. To give us examples of the benefits of learning a second language.

【回答】

DACB

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