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If I had to choose what language to learn next, it's a tough decision but it'd probably be German because many people that know several languages tell me that German is their favourite language in terms of expressing themselves. And I think it might have something to do with the vast amount of vocabulary the German language has. So I think it'd be really difficult but a fun challenge.
Elena (Canada, teacher)
I think I'd like to learn French next because it's a very romantic (浪漫的) language and it could be very useful in different job situations. Besides, I think it could help me understand English a bit more as well, since it was previously the language of diplomacy (外交)．
Bryan (USA, writer)
I'd love to learn Italian next. I visited Milan last year and I think it would be great to be able to speak to some of the locals. Also, it's quite similar to Spanish, so I don't think it would be too confusing.
Georgina (England, Olympic swimmer)
I'd really like to learn French. I actually learned it some years ago, but I haven't used it in a long time and I've forgotten it but it's a language that I really enjoy speaking, and I think France is a wonderful country.
James (New Zealand, travel writer)
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇应用文。文中四人分别表述了自己最想学习的下一种语言并给出了理由。
21．One of the reasons why Bryan wants to learn French is that .
A．it is easy to learn
B．it is used frequently
C．it sounds more beautiful than English
D．it allows him to express himself more clearly
解析：选B 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“it could be very useful in different job situations”可知，在不同的工作场景中法语都非常有用。由此可推测，正是因为法语的使用频率很高，所以Bryan想学法语。
22．We can infer that Georgina .
A．will live in Milan
B．can speak Spanish
C．feels puzzled about her career
D．wants to make some Italian friends
解析：选B 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“it's quite similar to Spanish, so I don't think it would be too confusing.”可推测，因为Georgina会西班牙语，所以她认为和西班牙语很像的意大利语应该不会很难学。
23．Who is the most fearless learner?
A．Elena. B．Bryan.
C．Georgina. D．James.
解析：选A 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“... the vast amount of vocabulary the German language has. So I think it'd be really difficult but a fun challenge.”可知，Elena明明知道德语的词汇量很大，学起来会很困难，但仍然想去尝试学德语，并认为这是项很有趣的挑战。由此不难看出，Elena是个不畏困难的学习者。
