【正文】 the puter room? A. It’s often crowded. B. It’s modern and large. C. It’s next to the library. 20. What is the plan for this Saturday? A. Holding a party in the caf233。 A Most people recognize that there are many benefits of learning a foreign language. Scientific studies have even shown that learning a new language helps to keep memories sharp and naturally improves overall brain function. But do you know that you can speak a new language in as little as 10 days? The Pimsleur Approach to speaking new languages helps users pick up new languages quickly. Even the FBI has purchased the Pimsleur Approach. Dr. Pimsleur, a specialist in the field of applied linguistics, devoted his life and career to acquiring languages and recognized that effective munication in any language depends on mastery of a relatively limited number of words. And, trying to learn too many words at first can actually slow the language retention(保留 )process. However, once this “core (核心 ) vocabulary” is mastered and used constantly, it speeds up language learning. The Pimsleur Approach aims at teaching you to use the core vocabulary of the language, so you can speak the most in the least amount of time. It’s not how many words you know, but rather, which words you can use. Each Pimsleur Approach lesson has been scientifically planned to rapidly lock language material into your brain after just one listen. Just sit back, listen and start wiring your brain to pick up a new language today. The Pimsleur Approach Programs The entire Pimsleur Approach is what language learning should be: quick, fun and easy. You’ll absorb your new language effortlessly without any reading, writing or puter use. The Pimsleur Approach has a 100 percent guarantee: amaze yourself in 10 days or you don’t pay! Limited availability special offer The pany is currently offering new customers a special offer of half off the language of your choice including free shipping. The programs which normally cost $ are now available for just $. Better yet, they are also offering a full 30day moneyback guarantee (so if you find you are not speaking as fast as you want, simply return it for a full refund). 21. The teaching method of the Pimsleur Approach is ______. A. mastering a number of rules B. reciting many new words C. reading and translating D. listening and speaking 22. What does the Pimsleur Approach focus on？ A. How many core vocabularies you remember. B. How effectively you use the core vocabulary. C. How to learn many words at first. D. How to improve your language retention. 23. If you learn the Pimsleur Approach lessons now, you _______. A. are to speak as fast as possible B. can travel by ship for free C. mayget a$10 discount D. have to hand in your fees within 30 days B My grandma whom we all called Nanny was a solid, firstgeneration, Italian immigrant. She came to this country with her family on a tiny ship during World War I when she was only 8 years old. During the trip she survived stormy seas, little food, and an attack by a German Uboat. After getting here, her large family worked hard to build a new life in America. They never had much money but were rich in love. One day, when I was about 5 or 6 years old, my parents and brothers went on a trip. It was just me and Nanny in the house for the weekend. Nanny seemed so happy to be taking care of me all by herself. She made me a special breakfast that first morning. However, all I could do was plain about how the food was not how Mom always made it. Nanny quietly put down the plate and went into the living room. I followed a minute later and saw that she had tears in her eyes. It was the first time I had ever seen my strong and proud grandmother cry and I was the one who had caused it. I walked over to Nanny, climbed on her lap, and for the first time in my short life I did something else too. I apologized without being told to and asked Nanny to five me. She smiled, rubbed my head, and told me I was a good boy even though I didn’t feel like one then. That memory just like my Nanny’s love will stay in my heart forever. It is a sign of both strength and wisdom. Asking for fiveness helps us to learn to grow, and to love. 24. Why did Nanny’s family immigrate to America? A. Because their country was in war and they needed peace. B. Because they wanted to start a rich