广东省揭阳一中2014届高三上学期第一次阶段考试（英语）
I 语言知识及应用（共两节,满分45分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题2分,满分30分）
阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从1~15各题所给的A、B、C和D项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
If you want to learn a new language, the very first thing to think about is why. Do you need it for a 1 reason, such as your job or your studies? Or perhaps you are interested in the 2 , films or the music of a different country and you know how much it will help to have a knowledge of the language.
Most people learn best using a variety of 3 , but traditional classes are an ideal（理想的）start for many people. They provide an environment where you can practice under the 4 of someone who’s good at the language. We all lead 5 lives and learning a language takes 6 . You will have more success if you study regularly, so try to develop a 7 . It doesn’t matter if you haven’t got long. Becoming 8 in a language will take years, but learning to get by takes a lot less.
Many people start learning a language and soon give up. “I’m too 9 ,” they say. Yes, children do learn languages more 10 than adults, but research has shown that you can learn a language at any 11 . And learning is good for the health of your brain, too. I’ve also heard people 12 about the mistakes they make when 13 . Well, relax and laugh about your mistakes and you’re much less likely to make them again.
Learning a new language is never 14 . But with some work and devotion, you’ll make progress. And you’ll be 15 by the positive reaction of some people when you say just a few words in their own language. Good luck!
