Did you ever wonder why it is so difficult for adults to start to learn English or a foreign language?
Every year, millions of grown-ups around the world spend a handsome amount of money to learn
English but not many of them succeed in becoming fluent English speakers. This is because it is
not easy to pick up a new language after a certain age.
However, little children learn foreign languages without much difficulty. This is because they have
a special ability that helps them learn languages fast. This ability weakens when people grow older.
Think of the little time children need to learn their native language.
So, if you have the desire to learn English or any other foreign language, you should begin as soon
as possible. Remember that the longer you wait, the harder it will become.
1. The best title for the passage would be
A. Built-in Abilities for Language
B. Languages: the Younger the Better
C. Children and Grown-ups
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2. The word "grown-ups" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to.............
B. children
A. adults
C. teenagers
3. According to the passage, "a handsome amount of money" means
A. good-looking money
B. a big sum of money
4. Children learn a foreign language fast because
they have much time
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C. a new amount of money
it B. they are smarter than grown-ups C. they have a special ability