《2025年全品学练考高中英语必修第一册外研版》

B [2025·浙江省 A9 协作体高一期中]
It's long been thought that the earlier you start learning new skills，the easier they are to pick up. However，new research suggests that the human brain，a complex organ capable of constant evolution，has potential for higher learning after adolescence（青春期）. This means that even if someone doesn't start learning a second language until later in life，they can still achieve a high level of proficiency（熟练）.
“Research says that adults are better learners because we have a lot of self - regulation and we're very determined when we want to learn something，”says Lourdes Ortega，a professor of linguistics at Georgetown University. However，she believes that factors beyond age，such as being deeply engaged in the language，make a bigger difference in language learning success.
That said，children and adults do have their own unique strengths and weaknesses when it comes to learning a new language. Children tend to learn new languages more naturally，often through play and without relying on translation tools. They adapt quickly but might lack structured learning methods. On the other hand，adults can use strategies like creating their own memory systems or visualization techniques to learn effectively，but they may find it harder to immerse themselves fully in a new language environment given their well - established native language system.
Still，Joshua Hartshorne，a research associate professor at the MGH Institute of Health Professions，says，“Language is a dynamic system，and there is always something new and more to learn in terms of vocabulary，grammar，and usage. People have been believing that you have got as good as you're going to get in a new language within four or five years. But what we saw was actually that，as people continue learning for about 30 years，they continue to get better.”
（D）5. What does the new research show?
A. Children have great ability to learn new skills.
B. Early childhood is the best time to learn languages.
C. The human brain is a complex organ in learning a language.
D. Learning a language well is not limited by the learner's age.
（B）6. What practice best improves the language learning according to Lourdes Ortega?
A. Reviewing vocabulary frequently.
B. Joining a local language group.
C. Setting clear goals for language learning.
D. Taking various language courses.
（A）7. What advantage do adults have over children in learning a new language?
A. They tend to learn languages in a strategic way.
B. They have developed a personal memory system.
C. They have formed a structured learning method.
D. They are given a well - established native language system.
（C）8. What does the underlined word “dynamic” probably mean in the last paragraph?
A. Confusing.
B. Advanced.
C. Changing.
D. Detailed.

答案： B
【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一项新的研究表明学习语言不受年龄限制，文章还说明了成年人是更好的学习者的原因及儿童和成年人学习语言时各自的优势等。
5. D 细节理解题。根据第一段“However, new research suggests that the human brain, a complex organ capable of constant evolution（进化）, has potential for higher learning after adolescence（青春期）. This means that even if someone doesn’t start learning a second language until later in life, they can still achieve a high level of proficiency（熟练）.”可知，新的研究表明即使晚年开始学习语言，仍然能达到高水平，也就是学习语言不受年龄限制。故选D。
6. B 推理判断题。根据第二段“However, she believes that factors beyond age, such as being deeply engaged in the language, make a bigger difference in language learning success.”可知，Lourdes Ortega 认为对语言的深度投入更能提高语言学习能力，再结合选项可知，参加当地的语言小组最符合 Lourdes Ortega 的观点。故选B。
7. A 细节理解题。根据第三段“On the other hand, adults can use strategies like creating their own memory systems or visualization techniques to learn effectively, but they may find it harder to immerse themselves fully in a new language environment given their well-established native language system.”可知，成年人倾向于以一种战略性的方式学习语言。故选A。
8. C 词义猜测题。根据画线词下文“...and there is always something new and more to learn in terms of vocabulary, grammar, and usage.”可推测出，上文意思是语言是一个动态的或者是变化的系统，所以画线词和 changing 同义。故选C。