Read the following passage and then choose the most suitable word or phrase for each spaceRead the following passage and then choose the most suitable word or phrase for each space. (10 pts) Sound Advice for Language Learners A recent issue of a language learning magazine has consulted a number of experts in the (61) ____ of second language acquisition. Their advice may prove invaluable for those (62) ____ a language course. One suggestion is that you (63) ____ whether you are likely to be successful at learning a language? Did you enjoy studying languages at school, for example? Do you have enough time to learn a language? The major (64) ____will be your own time and effort. Therefore, you must be sure that the course on offer leads to a (65)_____ qualification. Also, be realistic in your (66) ______. If you don't set achievable aims, you are more likely to give up. Do not be deceived (67) ______thinking that the most expensive courses are the best. (68) ______ around to get the best possible value for money. You should also bear in mind that the quicker you learn a language, the more quickly you forget it. Sandra Miller, a French teacher, tried to teach herself German by enrolling on a (69) ______course. Already fluent in four languages and with a sound knowledge of teaching methodology her chances of (70)______ progress were high. Three years on she remembers very little. She feels her biggest mistake was not to follow up her first experience. "I should have consolidated what I'd learn by continuing to study, even if it were by myself." 61.A. branch B. field C. area D. domain 62.A. wondering B. thinking C. looking D. considering 63. A. assess B. review C. balance D. survey 64. A. chance B. cost C. price D. evaluation 65.A. recognized B. understood C. valued D. regarded 66. A. sights B. ends C. objects D. goals 67. A. by B. about C. into D. in 68. A. nose B. push C. run D. shop 69. A. rapid B. crash C. quick D. fast 70. A. achieving B. doing C. making D. gaining |