PART D. READING & WRITING
I. Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer A, B, C or D.
(5 points)
Experts think that it is a good idea for children to learn not just one, but two foreign languages. They say that learning two foreign languages develops children's minds and increases their knowledge of other cultures. The experts also believe that the two foreign languages children learn should be completely different from one another, for example, English and Chinese, or French and Japanese. In addition, they say that children should start to learn foreign languages as early as possible, from the age of about six.
33. According to experts, children ________.
A. shouldn't learn foreign languages B. should learn two foreign languages
C. shouldn't learn more than two foreign languages D. should learn just one foreign language
34. What does the word "they" in bold refer to?
A. children B. cultures C. languages D. experts
35. Children should learn _________.
A. two foreign languages which are the same B. two foreign languages which are completely different from one another
C. all other options are correct D. one language
36. Which of the following is not true?
A. Learn foreign languages is good for children. B. Children should start to learn foreign languages from the age of about six.
C. Children should start to learn foreign languages early. D. Children should start to learn foreign languages late.
37. According to the experts, when should children begin exploring a new language?
A. as early as possible B. about six years old