Part 2: Cloze (20%) Passage 1 What do we mean by a perfect English pronunciation? To some degree, there are as (61) different kinds of English as there are speakers of it. No two speakers speak it in exactly the same (62) . We can always hear differences between them, and the pronunciation of English varies a great deal in different (63) . How do we decide what sort of English to use (64) a model? This is not a question that can be (65) in the same way for all foreign learners of English. If you live in a part of the world like India or West Africa, where there is a long tradition of speaking English for general communication purposes, you should (66) a good variety of the pronunciation of this area. It would be a (67) here to use as a model BBC English or anything of the sort. (68) , if you live in a country where there is no traditional use of English, you must take as your model some form of (69) English pronunciation. It doesn’t (70) very much which form you choose. The most important thing to do is to take as your model the sort of English you can hear most often. 61.
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- If you live in India or West Africa, where there is a long ________ of speaking English, you would tend to acquire a variety of pronunciation.
- If you live in India or West Africa, where there is a long () of speaking English, you would tend to acquire a variety of pronunciation. A: minister B: recover C: editor D: tradition
- When we talk with native speakers of English,we should not ask them the question . A: How are you? B: What do you think of the football match C: Do you like the weather here? D: Are you married?
- 中国大学MOOC: A: Study the following sample activities. Put a Yes in the box if you think the activities meet the criterion. Put a No if you do not think so.Activity One: Work in pairs. Student A: Use the questionnaire below to interview your partner. Take notes on the lines. Student B: Close your book. Listen to your partner’s questions and answer them according to your own situation. Questionnaire(1)How long have you been learning English?__________________(2)When did you begin?___________________________________(3)Where did you begin learning English? _____________________(4)Have you taken any English examinations?__________________(5)Do you speak English outside the class?____________________(6)Are you satisfied with your English?________________________(7)What are the biggest problems in your English?______________(8)Do you use a dictionary? If yes, what kind?__________________(9)Do you enjoy learning English?____________________________(10If so, why? If not, why not?_______________________________Does Activity One has a communicative purpose?
- If you don’t use English from time to time, you can’t maintain your current English level, let alone upgrade your oral English to the upper level._______________