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My summer hols wr CWOT.B4, we used 2 go 2 NY 2C my bro, his GF&thr 3：?@ kids FTF.ILNY, its gr8.

Can you understand this sentence? If you can’t, don’t feel too bad：neither can the middle school teacher in England who received this as homework.This is Netspeak：the language of computerized communication found on Internet.To newcomers, it can look like a completely foreign language.So, what is the “translation” of the sentence above? My summer holidays were a complete waste of time.Before, we used to go to New York to see my brother, his girlfriend, and their three screaming kids face to face.I love New York；it’s great.

Schoolteachers and parents say this new form of writing is harming the English language.Increasing spelling and grammatical mistakes can be seen in students’ writing.They fear the language could become corrupted(面目全非的)．

Everyone should just relax, say linguists(语言学家)．They believe Netspeak is in fact more of a good thing.David Crystal, from the University of Wales, argues that Netspeak and Internet create a new language use and the almost lost art of diary writing has been picked up again.However, Netspeakers do agree that it is important to teach young people how to speak and write Standard English.Learning to write proper English is a must for their future.

Perhaps we should give teenagers a little more trust anyway.Erin, age 12, says，“I wouldn’t use text language in my homework.Texting is just for fun.”

1.Could the middle school teacher in England understand the first sentence when she received it as homework?

A. Yes, she could. B. No, she couldn’t. C. We don’t know.

2.What is Netspeak according to this passage?

A. It can look like a completely official language.

B. The language of computerized communication found on Internet.

C. Schoolteachers and parents like it very much.

3.What is the main purpose(目的) of the first paragraph?

A. To give an example of a foreign language.

B. To express worries about using Netspeak.

C. To lead in the topic of Netspeak.

4.Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A. David Crystal thinks Netspeak helps with the art of diary writing.

B. Netspeakers think there is no need to teach young people to write proper English.

C. We must stop teenagers from using text language.

5.What can be the best title for the passage?

A. Netspeak：A Widely?Used Language on Internet

B. Does Netspeak Harm to the English Language

C. Is Netspeak Helpful in the English Language

1.B 2.B 3.C 4.A 5.B 【解析】本文主要讨论一种新的语言表达方式—－－网络语言的利和 弊。不同的人有不同的看法，这种方式受到学生们的欢迎，但是遭到专家的质疑。 1.题意：当英国的中学老师收到家庭作业时，她能理解第一句话吗？A. Yes, she could.是的，他能；B. No, she couldn’t.不，他不能；C. We don’t k...

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