第一節：詞匯的輻射作用

　　一。寫作

　　The Digital Age

　　1. 如今數字化產品得到越來越廣泛的使用，例如……

　　2. 數字化產品的使用對人們工作、學習和生活產生的影響。

　　Nowadays, digital products are enjoying growing popularity among people. Take my own daily routine as an example. The first thing I do right after waking up is turn on my cell phone to see if there’s any new message. Then I turn on my computer to keep myself informed of the latest news. On my way to school, I listen to music on my iPod. At the end of the day, hardly have I got back to dormitory when I turn on my computer again to surf the internet。

　　Why are we so fond of those digital products which we didn’t possess one of two decades ago? The answer is simple—they are doing us good; they are making our lives comfortable and convenient. As I have mentioned, the internet provides us with latest news much faster than newspapers; likewise, cell phone provides us with a convenient means to talk to the person we want wherever we are. To draw a conclusion, comfort and convenience, the two key words characterizing the trend of new inventions of modern times, are the main reason for the wide-use of digital products。

　　二。聽力

　　English is the leading international language. In different countries around the globe, English is acquired as the mother (36) ________, in others it’s used as a second language. Some nations use English as their (37) ________ language, performing the function of (38) ________; in others it’s used as an international language for business, (39) ________ and industry。

　　What factors and forces have led to the (40) ________ of English? Why is English now considered to be so prestigious that, across the globe, individuals and societies feel (41) ________ if they do not have (42) ________ in this language? How has English changed through 1,500 years? These are some of the questions that you (43) ________ when you study English。

　　You also examine the immense variability of English and (44) ________. You develop in-depth knowledge of the intricate structure of the language. Why do some non-native speakers of English claim that it’s a difficult language to learn, while (45) ________? At the University of Sussex, you are introduced to the nature and grammar of English in all aspects. This involves the study of sound structures, the formation of words, the sequencing words and the construction of meaning, as well as examination of the theories explaining the aspects of English usage. (46) ________, which are raised by studying how speakers and writers employ English for a wide variety of purposes。

　　36. tongue　　 37. official　　 38. administration　　39. commerce　　40. spread

　　41. disadvantaged　　42. competence　43. investigate

　　44. come to understand how it's used as a symbol of individual identity and social connection

　　45. infants born into English speaking communities acquire their language before they learn to use forks and knives

　　46. You are encouraged to develop your own individual responses to various practical and theoretical issues