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Four Apps For Students To Learn English
Quizlet
Quizlet is a learning app — a computer program you use on your mobile device.It can help users build and test their knowledge of English words and terms.Quizlet has word sets for millions of subjects.And, it is quickly becoming a useful mobile tool for language learners.
Socrative
In Socrative, teachers can create timed learning games.In class, students compete individually or as part of a team against classmates.One game students love is called Space Race.In this game, if a team answers a question correctly, their rocket moves forward.This team whose rocket gets to the end first wins.Also, teachers can use Socrative as an “exit ticket”, a question they can ask students about what they learned in that day's class.Students write their answers on their mobile devices.Then, the teacher can show the answers on a shared video screen.
QR Codes
A QR Code is a kind of sign that a smartphone can read with its camera.When your phone camera reads a QR code, it takes you to a website, image, video or anything you want to share.For example, one will take you to the VOA Learning English website.
Evernote
Evernote lets users store and share notes, images and recordings in one place.Teachers can also use Evernote to give homework.
语篇解读:本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四款与学习英语相关的应用程序。
21.Which is the best for students to build up vocabulary?
A.Quizlet. B.QR Codes.
C.Evernote. D.Socrative.
解析:选A 细节理解题。根据Quizlet中的It can help users build and test their knowledge of English words and terms.可知,Quizlet应用程序可以帮助用户扩大词汇量。
22.What can a teacher do by using Socrative?
A.Give homework.
B.Carry out a classroom test.
C.Look up new words.
D.Visit an Englishlearning website.
解析:选B 细节理解题。根据Socrative中的Also, teachers can use Socrative as an “exit ticket”, a question they can ask students ...Students write their answers ...Then, the teacher can show the answers on a shared video screen.可知,老师可以利用Socrative应用程序给学生们出题,营造“虚拟课堂”,并检测学生的学习情况。
23.What's the purpose of the text?
A.To make an advertisement.
B.To encourage using mobile phones.
C.To improve English learning.
D.To introduce some learning apps.
解析:选D 写作意图题。根据本文标题可知,本文的目的是介绍四款与学习英语相关的应用程序。