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There is no better way to learn a language than by living and mixing with native speakers. You'll live with native speakers and practice your skills when shopping, reading the local newspaper or watching television. Your language skills will improve rapidly!
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Learn Spanish at the University of Buenos Aires. All lessons are available at beginner, intermediate (中级的) or advanced level. The courses at the University of Buenos Aires are onemonth courses of 15 hours per week, 3 hours of classes a day and all classes are in the afternoon.
Florianopolis Island, Brazil
Learn Brazilian Portuguese on the island of Florianopolis in the south of Brazil. Private lessons are arranged for you if you just want to learn some basic phrases and vocabulary, or you would like to have a more advanced course or improve your existing knowledge of the language.We have something for everyone!
Guilin, China
Involve yourself in the Chinese language and culture through our courses in Guilin. We offer flexible modules so that you can apply your newlyacquired language skills in practical situations according to your specific needs, such as learning the language for leisure or for work purposes. You'll start your program with a Cultural Awareness Week learning about Chinese culture and customs. You'll then go on to choose the level of the course.
Quito, Ecuador
Learning a language at this wonderful school is fun! You'll be taught Spanish by experienced teachers who make every lesson interesting and even organize great cultural activities as well! The classes are highly focused on the development of communication skills. You'll have the choice between group lessons or private lessons.
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章主要向读者介绍了四个在当地学习语言课程的项目。
1．What is the best way to learn a language according to the author?
A．Making friends with native speakers.
B．Having the language all around you.
C．Learning a language while traveling.
D．Taking courses taught by native speakers.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据第一段第一句可知，作者认为，学习一门外语最好的方法就是生活在讲这种语言的环境中。
2．How many hours of classes are included in the courses at the University of Buenos Aires?
A．3. B．15. C．45. D．60.
解析：选D 推理判断题。根据Buenos Aires, Argentina部分的最后一句可知，布宜诺斯艾利斯大学的课程是为期一个月的课程，每周15小时，每天3小时，也就是说，布宜诺斯艾利斯大学的课程共包含15×4＝60个小时。
3．What do we know about the people taking courses in Guilin?
A．They take classes every afternoon.
B．They attend group lessons or private lessons.
C．They travel around China during the program.
D．They learn about Chinese culture before taking classes.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据Guilin, China部分的第三句可知，参加桂林课程项目的学生在课程开始前会先参与一个文化意识周的活动，以了解中国文化与习俗。
4．Where are you advised to go if you want to learn Spanish?
A．Buenos Aires or Quito.
B．Buenos Aires or Guilin.
C．Florianopolis Island or Quito.
D．Florianopolis Island or Buenos Aires.
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据Buenos Aires, Argentina中第一句以及Quito, Ecuador中第二句可知，这两个地方的课程是教授西班牙语的。
