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1、徐州市2014高考英语一轮完形填空和阅读理解基本训练（8）附答案If English means endless new words，difficult grammar and sometimes strange pronunciation, you are wrong. Havent you noticed that you have become smarter since you started to learn a language?According to a new study by a British university，learning a second language c
2、an lead to an increase in your brain power. Researchers found that learning other languages changes grey matter. This is the area of the brain which processes information. It is similar to the way that exercise builds muscles.The study also found the effect is greater when the younger people learn a
3、 second language.A team led by Dr.Andrea Mechelli，from University College London，took a group of Britons who only spoke English. They were compared with a group of “early bilinguals” who had learnt a second language before the age of five，as well as a number of later learners.Scans showed that grey
4、matter density (密度)in the brain was greater in bilinguals than in people without a second language. But the longer a person waited before mastering a new language，the smaller the difference is.“Our findings suggest that the structure of the brain is changed by the experience of learning a second lan
5、guage，” said the scientists.It means that the change itself increases the ability to learn.Professor Dylan Vaughan Jones of the University of Wales，has researched the link between bilingualism and maths skills. “Having two languages gives you two windows in the world and makes the brain more flexibl
6、e (灵活的)，” he said. “You are actually going beyond language and have a better understanding of different ideas.”The findings were matched in a study of native Italian speakers who had learned English as a second language between the ages of 2 and 34.Reading，writing，and comprehension were all tested.
7、The results showed that the younger they started to learn，the better they will do it. “Studying a language means you get an entrance to another world，”explained the scientists.65The main subject talked about in this passage is_.Ascience on learning a second languageBmans ability of learning a second
8、 languageClanguage can help brain powerDlanguage learning and maths study66We may know from the scientific findings that_.A. the earlier you start to learn a second language, the greater the grey matterdensity isBthere is no difference between a later second language learner and one who doesnt know
9、a second languageCthe experience of learning a second language has bad effect on peoples brainDthe ability of learning a second language is changing all the time67In the last two paragraphs，the author wants to tell us that_.Alearning a second language is the same as studying mathsB. early learning o
10、f a second language helps you a great deal in studying other subjectsCItalian is the best choice for you as a second languageDyoud better choose the ages between 2 and 34 to learn a second language 参考答案-6567 CAB*结束 AYou may know Joe Cheng, who plays the most popular boy in high school in the popular
11、 Taiwanese drama “It Started with a Kiss.” Although thousands of girls have fallen in love with him for his cute smile and strong body, Cheng, 27, doesnt want to rest on his good looks. He made the move from modeling to acting six years ago, and now he is trying anot her careerthis time, to be a sin
12、ger. Cheng worked on his first album, “Joe Chengs Day”, for a year. It came out on September 7.Apart from recording his CD, Cheng has been practicing dance moves for his music video. Given his height, 188cm, this was not an easy job. “I had bad dreams about dancing,” he said.Chengs life has had many
13、 ups and downs. His parents divorced when he was in primary school and he has lived with his father ever since. After dropping out of high school, he took on all kinds of jobs before being spotted by a scout(星探)for a modeling agency. Cheng said his key to life is “keeping a positive outlook and maki
14、ng the most out of life.”Cheng admitted that he got bad grades when he was in high school. But he was still very popular at school. “Being very active in the students union, I was elected president. I liked to organize parties and field trips, so many teachers and students knew me,” he said.Cheng on
15、ce dreamed of becoming a cartoonist, and he regrets that he never did it. Now he hopes his teenage fans can learn from his life. “When you are in school, just focus on studies,” Cheng said. “Every young heart is eager to explore the world outside. But take your time. Finish your studies first.”46. Which of the following can be the best title for this text?A. He Has It All, but Still Has Regrets.B. Life Is Full of Ups and Downs.C. Finish Your Study First.D. The Key to Success.47. What career didnt Joe Cheng try?A. Acting in some dramas. B. Recording his own C
