閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個選項（A、B、C和D）中，選出最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該選項的標號涂黑。
One of the speaking rules you need to know might sound strange to most ESL(English as a second language) students, but it is one of the most important rules. If you want to pass examinations, then study grammar. However, if you want to become fluent in English, then you should try to learn English without studying the grammar.
Studying grammar will only slow you down and confuse you. You will think about the rules when creating sentences instead of naturally saying a sentence like a native. Remember that only a small fraction(部分) of English speakers know more than 20% of all the grammar rules. Many ESL students know more grammar than native speakers. I can confidently say this with experience. I am a native English speaker, majored in English Literature, and have been teaching English for more than 10 years. However, many of my students know more details about English grammar than I do. When they sometimes ask me about grammar, I can easily look up the definition(定義) and apply it, but I can’t tell them the answer off the top of my head.
I often ask my native English friends some grammar questions, and only a few of them know the correct answer. However, they are fluent in English and can read, speak, listen, and communicate effectively.
Do you want to be able to recite the definition of a causative verb(使役動詞), or do you want to be able to speak English fluently?
小題1:According to the author, what opinion do most ESL students hold?
A．Grammar matters a lot only in speaking.
B．Grammar doesn’t matter much in speaking.
C．Grammar is not important in English learning.
D．Grammar is very important in English learning.
小題2: What is the author?
A．An ESL student.
B．A native English teacher.
C．A native English student.
D．A teacher teaching English natives.
小題3: The underlined part “off the top of my head” means ________.
A．without consideration
B．on purpose
C．a(chǎn)fter thinking
D．with difficulty
小題4:Which of the following titles best suits the text?
A．Grammar Counts!
B．Fluency or Grammar?
C．Exams or No Exams?
D．No More Grammar!

小題1:D
小題2:B
小題3:A
小題4:B
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A．ways B．rules C．reasonsD．directions
小題7:
A．whereB．whyC．whichD．when
小題8: 
A．practiseB．experienceC．possessD．find
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小題19: 
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小題6:
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A．a(chǎn)gree toB．speak toC．talk toD．turn to
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A．the developmentB．the history
C．the definitionD．the prospects(前景)
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A．replaced the dominance of Oxford and Cambridge
B．provided further education for all the people who need it
C．met the increased demand of the public for higher education
D．immediately followed the establishment of polytechnic colleges
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A．were completely free of charge
B．were usually financed by local taxes
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D．received funds from the central government
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B．is active on Facebook
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A．Greenland is near the Artic Ocean.
B．Ellesmere Island is located north of Canada.
C．The North Pole is located in the Artic Ocean.
D．Greenland’s northernmost point is the North Pole.
小題2: Which of the following words can be used to describe Peary?
A．Determined.B．Modest.C．Generous.D．Honest.
小題3:What was the potential danger that Peary and Henson faced on their last trip?
A．Snow blindness.B．High winds.C．Storms.D．Leads.
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A．The mapping of the Arctic Ocean.
B．Peary and Henson: Arctic explorers
C．Early explorers’ trips to the South Pole
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Visitors to Britain may find the best place to sample local culture is in a traditional pub．But these friendly pubs can be dangerous places of potential gaffes（失禮）for the newcomers．
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A．tasteB．experience
C．testD．record
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A．encourage people to communicate with each other
B．encourage more people to consume drinks
C．a(chǎn)ttract more tourists to the pubs
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A．you won’t buy good local drinks
B．you may annoy the regular customers and bar staff
C．you may fail to feel the local culture
D．you might get into a dangerous place
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