SECTION D: READING (40 points) Part I. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the passage by writing your answers in the answer sheet. (0) has been done as an example. (20 points) SOUND ADVICE FOR LANGUAGE LEARNERS A recent (0) __B__ of a language learning magazine has consulted a number of experts in the field of second language acquisition. Their advice may prove invaluable for those (1) ________ a language course. One suggestion is that you (2) ________ 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 (3) ________ will be your own time and effort. Therefore you must make sure that the course on offer leads to a (4) ________ qualification. Also, be realistic in your (5) ________. If you don't set achievable aims you are more likely to give up. Do not be deceived (6) ________ thinking that the most expensive courses are the best. Shop 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 (7) ________ course. Already fluent in four languages and with a sound knowledge of teaching methodology her chances of (8) ________ progress were high. Three years (9) ________ she remembers very little. She feels her biggest mistake was not to follow (10) ________ her first experience. "I should have consolidated what I'd learn by continuing to study, even if it were by myself." 0 A. series B. issue C. programme D. release 1. A. wondering B. thinking C. looking D. considering 2. A. assess B. review C. balance D. survey 3. A. charge B. cost C. price D. valuation 4. A. recognised B. understood C. valued D. regarded 5. A. sights B. ends C. objects D. goals 6. A. by B. about C. into D. in 7. A. rapid B. crash C. quick D. fast 8. A. achieving B. doing C. gaining D. making 9. A. on B. forward C. from D. onward 10. A. up B. on C. through D. out Part II. Complete the following sentences with an appropriate form of the word in capitals. (20 points) 1. This course is for ______________who have never learned English. (BEGIN) 2. She had an unhappy____________, so she really wants to help all the uncared-for children. (CHILD) 3. Smoking and drinking a lot is an _______________ lifestyle. (HEALTH) 4. Life used to be more ______________than now. (COMFORT) 5. This evening was ___________spent in chatting and playing game. (ENJOY) 8. Deidre is a ____ on football matches for the local radio. (COMMENT)