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1、大学体验英语四（综合教程）Unit 4 Language and EconomyListenListen andand TalkTalk LeadLead ininEnglish is becoming the worlds language of the 21st Century and this is no time to 1. U.S. residents or immigrants 2. learning English. English is now the second most widely spoken language in the world, with only Chin
2、ese 3. spoken by more people. English is 4. ,the second language of 5. , for non-English-speaking people. English is the official language of the European Central Bank and the working language of the Asian trade group ASEAN. In multilingual continental Europe, a 6. battle over language popularity ap
3、pears to be ending with English emerging as the 7. for the 21st century. The Germans have given up trying to persuade more British people to learn their language and, instead, 8. Germanys leading newspaper produces an eight-page English edition and declares that “9. .“Switzerland has three official
4、languages, German, French, and Italian, plus a fourth language spoken in one canton, Romansh. But Switzerland recently 10. rather than one of its official languages. Key:1. discourage; 2. from; 3. dialects; 4. overwhelmingly; 5. choice 6. fierce; 7. standard; 8. are now promoting English as the lang
5、uage of the 21st century 9. English is going to be the lingua franca of the new century 10. adopted English to be taught as the second language of choice ;PassagePassage A:A: A A statelessstateless languagelanguage thatthat EuropeEurope mustmust embraceembrace2. Answer the following questions with i
6、nformation from the passage. 1. What is the popular superstition about English majors choice of occupations according to the passage? English majors are confined to choosing careers between journalism and teaching.2. Why does the author think that English majors have advantages over non-English majo
7、rs in terms of employment? Experience shows that English major graduates qualify for a surprising range of jobs. In fact, they are also often well prepared for future careers in law, medicine, business, and government service.3. What does the author try to say by pointing out that English major stud
8、ents may get high scores on the Law School Admission Test (L.S.A.T.)? The skills tested in L.S.A.T. clearly show that an undergraduate major in English is strong preparation for this test.4. How can one get admitted to a medical school in the U.S? One must take thirty-two hours of science courses an
9、d pass the M.C.A.T. with a minimum score as required by the particular medical school. 5. What do the surveys tell us about the employment of graduates with degrees in English?They tell us that the essential skills needed for various careers are adequately covered by the education programs for Engli
10、sh majors.3. Choose the best answer to each question based on the information you obtain from the passage. 1. What is the focus of the Law School Admission Test (L.S.A.T.)? A) Basic analyzing and problem-solving abilities.B) Specialized medical knowledge.C) Reading and writing skills.D) Ability to a
11、ppreciate literature and arts.2. Why are English majors well prepared for the Medical College Admission Test? A) Because English majors have a more solid grounding in language.B) Because English majors possess skills in analysis, interpretation and communication.C) Because English majors have thirty
12、-two semester hours of extra science training.D) Because English majors are more familiar with the requirements of the test.3. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage? A) Graduates with merely technical qualifications often fail to find jobs in business.B)Graduates from bu
13、siness schools are likely to drift from one job or firm to another.C) Skills in analysis and communication are essential to success in business careers.D) Competent communicators are promising employees for future business careers.4. How can English majors be particularly well prepared for future jo
14、bs in business administration? A) By doing various kinds of professional jobs.B) By taking part in special employment training. C) By putting an emphasis on business. D) By learning basic skills in natural science.5. What does the author think of the study of English? A) The study of English is exce
15、llent preparation for professional life.B) The study of English should be business-oriented.C) The study of English is restricting or impractical.D) The study of English is highly rewarding and demandingAnswer: 1.A, 2.B, 3.C, 4.C, 5.A 4.Complete the summary of the text. The first letter of the missi
16、ng word has been given to you. It is reported in this article that English majors receive excellent 1) p for future careers in law, medicine, business, and government service. First, many law schools and medical schools 2) i that the best preparation for them is that preparation which makes a student 3) c of critical thinking; of clear, logical self-expression; of sensitive 4) a of the motives, the actions, and
