Question

Learning English can sometimes seem like a difficult thing to do一the grammar can be very confusing and spoken English seems to be changing all the time. But,it is not as hard as it seems and the most important thing for any learner to achieve is confidence with the language. If students are nervous about using English or worried about making mistakes，they won' t feel like practicing， and without practice they cannot make progress. General English courses aim to give students that confidence. Whether students are complete beginners or advanced learners，schools want them to be confident about using English by the time they finish their course. To do this,schools have developed General English courses which combine a range of different teaching methods.

In class，teachers encourage students to work together so that they can practice new words and grammar. They always try and make this class work interesting and fun. Many schools are equipped with language laboratories and libraries where students can work on their own with audio tapes, videos and computers. And outside the classroom, the learning continues, where students are meeting together socially，visiting local attractions，or at home with a host family.

Most schools offer General English courses which are either part time―usually 15 hours per week or full time，which can be as much as 40 hours. This type of course is available all year round. Students can normally start a General English course every Monday，and can study for as long as they like. Other types of General English courses may last a minimum number of days or weeks. Some of the most popular General English courses are available during the summer holiday period. These are usually part time,and schools organize social activities for students in their free time. Some schools offer special activities like sports.

General English courses also give students the chance to discover new parts of Britain. With so many schools offering this type of course, students can go almost anywhere, and while they are studying，they will have a chance to explore the countryside or towns and meet local people. Wherever they go in Britain,they are assured high quality courses.

(   ) 1. If English learners are nervous about using English, .

A. they won't feel like practicing B. they won't go to English school

C. they won't go to any language class D. they won't talk to teachers

(   ) 2. Teachers help students practice new words and grammar in class by means of

A.  encouraging students to work together

B.  trying and making the class work interesting and fun

C.   making students speak in English all the time

D.  both A and B

(   ) 3. Which of the following is NOT true?

A. General English courses help students practice English not only in the classroom but also outside the classroom.

B. We can learn from the passage that there are many schools offering General English courses across Britain.

C.  General English courses are designed for beginners of English as a second language.

D. The aim of General English courses is to make students confident about using English.

Answer 1

1. A細節理解題。答案在第一段第三句.

2. D細節理解題。從第二段的第一句和第二句可知。

3. C事實判斷題。第一段的第四句和第五句說明， General English courses適用于初學者和高級學習者，而且其目的是給學習者增添信心因此，C 項表述與原文不符。第二段的表述可以證明A 項是正確的；B項與第四段第二句表述一致；第一段第四句證明D項正確。