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I’m a strong believer that learning different languages makes you look quite good when you’re in a foreign country and understand and speak the language. The list below is 4 apps (计算机应用程序) that will help you learn a foreign language! You can download (下载) them for free.
Babbel—Learn Languages
Babbel is an excellent language tool to help you progress step by step with learning a new language. It helps you learn grammar along the way as you work your way through the tasks and assignments (作业). You need to pay every month, but this will still be cheaper than taking physical lessons with a teacher!
Duolingo: Learn Languages Free
The app has many languages to choose from and will work through the basics all the way to advanced words and sentences. It’s completely free too! It’s well designed, looks great and will help you learn, remember and progress with just a little bit of time every day.
Tandem: Language Exchange
Rather than have you work through tasks and memorize different things, the app lets you match with people who share your interests but speak the language you want to learn. You can then have text, voice and video conversations with people who want to learn your native language, and in return you learn theirs, all by simply communicating with each other. It’s a great way to learn with only $1 a day.
Learn English—busuu
This app is perfect if you want to learn English. There are all sorts of audio and visual learning aids. You’ll find yourself working through interactive (互动的) tests and learning tools for vocabulary and dialogue.
【文章大意】本文是一篇应用文, 主要向人们推荐四款可以免费下载的语言学习应用程序。
21. Which app suits best if you want to learn through communication?
A. Babbel—Learn Languages.
B. Tandem: Language Exchange.
C. Duolingo: Learn Languages Free.
D. Learn English—busuu.
【解析】选B。细节理解题。根据Tandem: Language Exchange部分中的You can then have text, voice and video conversations with people who want to learn your native language, and in return you learn theirs, all by simply communicating with each other. 可知如果你想通过交流学习, Tandem: Language Exchange最适合。
22. What is Duolingo different from the other three apps?
A. It’s completely free to use.
B. It’s specially designed for English learning.
C. It’s unsuitable for beginners.
D. It’s the best app for English learning.
【解析】选A。细节理解题。根据Duolingo: Learn Languages Free中的The app has many languages to choose from and will work through the basics all the way to advanced words and sentences. It’s completely free too! 可知Duolingo不同于其他三个应用程序的地方是它是完全免费的。
23. What do the 4 apps have in common?
A. They cover all languages.
B. They are expensive.
C. They contain many tests.
D. They are free to download.
【解析】选D。细节理解题。根据文章第一段You can download them for free. 可知这些应用程序的共同之处是可以免费下载。
24. What is the purpose of the passage?
A. To sell apps to language learners.
B. To introduce language learning apps.
C. To teach language learners to use apps.
D. To teach languages through apps.
【解析】选B。写作意图题。根据第一段The list below is 4 apps that will help you learn a foreign language! 可知本文的写作目的是向人们推荐四款可以免费下载的语言学习应用程序。
