青岛二中2015-2016学年第四学段高二模块考试英语.docxVIP

青岛二中2015-2016学年第四学段高二模块考试英语第二部分：阅读理解（共15小题：每小题2分，满分30分）AEuropean Day of Languages falls on 26 September. BBC News Online reported the attitudes across several European Union countries to languages.Tamsin Smith, Rome, ItalyItalians place very high importance on learning languages, particularly English. Twenty years ago it was quite difficult to find an English speaker here but today it is quite easy. The strong influence of American and English culture helps young people to learn the English language. They often become familiar with it through “Harry Potter” books or Disney movies. English schools, where Italian children are taught all their lessons in English, are also becoming popular among rich Italians.Lucien Libert, Paris, FranceLanguages are very important in France. A good knowledge of the English language is necessary for many Frenchmen to get a good job and the more languages you can learn, the better. English is the first language you learn in school and you start very young. Most people have at least eight years of learning English at school. Learning German or Spanish comes next and Latin is also taught in most schools. While French people learn languages, there is also a movement to protect the French language.James Helm, Dublin, IrelandThe English language predominates(占优势) in Ireland, but the ancient Irish language is a lasting source of pride and interest, and it remains a living tongue that is used in several areas. School are required to teach ancient Irish, and most students learn it as part of the subjects. There is a continuing discussion about how to protect the language best. In recent years some primary schools have introduced foreign language classes for younger students, and the Irish government has tried to encourage schools to offer more languages such as French, Spanish, German and Italian.21.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to Tamsin Smith? A. English learning in Italy has been popular for more than a century. B. O