Language is a way to communicate with each other．We started to learn language when we were born．However, people are used to speaking their native language, so immigrants are having many problems between the first generation and the second generation because they don’t have the same native language．Also, the second generation is losing their identity．Especially in America, there are many immigrants that came from different countries to succeed in the States．Because they suffer in lots of areas such as getting a job and trying to speak English, they want their children to speak English, not only at school, but also at home in order to be more successful．Because of this situation, their children are losing their identity and, even more, they are ignoring their parents whose English is not very good．I think most immigrants are trying to preserve their native language in their new country, but this doesn’t help very much in getting a good job．My aunt taught Korean to her children not to help them succeed in the U．S．She did so, hopefully, to help them establish a Korean identity．Though the second generation was born in the new country, they often get confused about their identity because they look different from others, and also, if they visit their parents’ country, they will probably feel different from other people there too．My cousins told me that when they visited Korea a few years ago, they felt different from other Koreans．They could even feel it just strolling around the street because they wore different clothes and walked differently．We must realize that language is important and valuable for many reasons．Immigrants should make an effort not to be ignored by their children and let them understand their background by teaching them the parents’ language．This is very important, not only for the harmony of the family, but also in helping the second generation establish their identity．

1．According to the text, what is the problem of the first generation immigrants?

       A．They have lost their identity．

       B．Their children are losing their identity．

       C．Their children speak different languages．

       D．They cannot speak their native language．

2．My aunt taught her children Korean__________．

       A．so that they knew they were of Korean origin．

       B．so that they would be more successful in the U．S．

       C．because she didn’t want them to speak English

       D．because she wanted them to respect her

3．The writer’s cousins felt different in their parents’ country because they_________．

       A．had never been there before

       B．behaved quite differently

       C．couldn’t understand the language

       D．had different facial appearance

4．According to the text, the native language is important and valuable to immigrants because________．

       A．it gives them self-confidence and better chance

       B．it makes the second generation love motherland

       C．it helps the second generation to understand their parents

       D．it strengthens the family ties and reminds them of their identity

Galaxy saw a man and a woman who communicated with the sign language at the train station when she was on the way home one evening. She noticed that the woman asked the mon for the direction. He told her that he did not know. Galaxy decided to help them. She had learned the sign language when she served as a volunteer in the deaf and mute（聾�。﹕chool. Then she showed the woman the direction and left her email address to them in case they needed her help later.
She received an email from that man the next day. Kazrim was his name. Galaxy replied his mail sincerely. They both started chatting online soon after and began seeing each other. Although they only communicated with the sign language, it never bothered her.
Galaxy was fond of him gradually. Obviously, Kazrim was the same too. He presented Galaxy with a bunch of sunflowers and asked her sincerely, “Are you willing to be my girlfriend?” Galaxy was pleasantly surprised. She requested him to give her some time to persuade her parents.
As she had expected, her parents were very angry after they had learned of their love story. Galaxy explained, “Kazrim is an excellent and a very optimistic person. He has a very positive attitude towards life and work. He cares for others always. He is 100％ better than the normal. Moreover, the mute is still a human. He should possess a perfect and wonderful love. ”
Her parents asked to see him, then. The very worried Galaxy took Kazrim home a few days later. When they were on the train, Kazrim told her, ‘‘I’m going to tell your parents I’ll be looking after you well with all my life!” Galaxy was deeply moved.
As soon as they had entered the house, Galaxy introduced him to her parents. She said, ‘‘This is Kazrim.” Just right after her speech, an unbelievable thing happened. Kazrim threw the gift away and held her in his arms tightly.
He said, “YOU CAN TALK?” It was the same question that Galaxy wanted to ask, too.
The four people were shocked all of a sudden. As a matter of fact, Kazrim always believed that Galaxy was a mute and he still fell in love with her deeply.
【小題1】How did Galaxy and Kazrim get to know each other?

A．They met each other by chance.

B．They were introduced to each other,

C．They once studied at the same university.

D．They both served in a special needs school.

【小題2】How did Galaxy probably communicate with Kazrim before she took him home?

A．Writing words on paper.

B．Using the sign language.

C．Judging from his expression.

D．Speaking her native language.

【小題3】What did Galaxy expect her parents to do?

A．To have a talk with Kazri.

B．To prepare for her marriage.

C．To treat Kazrim as a normal man.

D．To accept Kazrim as her boyfriend.

【小題4】What can we learn about the two young people from the passage?

A．They fell in love at the first sight.

B．They cheated each other to win love.

C．They mistook each other for being mutes.

D．They ignored the anger of Galaxy’s parents.

閱讀理解

　　Language is a way to communicate with each other. We started to learn language when we were born. However, people are used to speaking their native languages, so immigrants(移民)are having many problems between the first generation and the second generation because they don't have the same native language. Also, the second generation is losing their identity. Especially in America, there are many immigrants that came from different countries to succeed in the States. Because they suffer in lots of areas such as getting a job and trying to speak English, they want their children to speak English, not only at school, but also at home in order to be more successful. Because of this situation, their children are losing their ethnic(民族的)identity and, even more, they are ignoring their parents whose English is not very good.

　　For example, my aunt, who has been living in Chicago for fifteen years, has three children and they were all born in the States. The eighteen-year-old daughter speaks English as a native language and she speaks Korean very well too. She has no problems talking with her parents, but she still doesn't under stand Korean jokes, and there are sometimes misunderstandings. The second daughter is fourteen years old, and she doesn't want to speak Korean. My aunt often gets upset with her because she is very Americanized and they cannot understand each other. Even when my aunt punishes her, this daughter does not understand what my aunt is talking about. I felt sympathy(同情)for my aunt whenever my fourteen-year-old cousin said,“Mom, what is your problem?”The third child is a twelve-year-old son.

　　He speaks English to his parents and my aunt speaks Korean to him as she does to the second daughter.

　　He also has a problem communicating with his parents. My aunt is trying to teach him to speak both languages very well, but it is very hard for him because he speaks English all day and does not understand why he should learn to speak Korean.

　　I think most immigrants are trying to preserve(保持)their native language in their new country, but this doesn't help very much in getting a good job. My aunt didn't teach Korean to her children in order to help them succeed in the US; she did so, hopefully, to help them establish a Korean identity. Though the second generation is born in the new country, they often get confused about their identity because they look different from others, and also, if they visit their parents' country, they will probably feel different from other people there too. They could even feel it just strolling around the street because they wore different clothes and walked differently.

　　We must realize that languages is important and valuable for many reasons. Immigrants should make an effort not to be ignored by their children and to make their children understand their heritages(文化遺產(chǎn)) by teaching them the parents' native language. This is very important, not only for the harmony of the family, but also in helping the second generation establish their identity.

1．This passage is mainly about _____.

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A．how to learn a second language

B．how to become American citizens

C．language and its effect on the identity of immigrants

D．schools attended by immigrants to the US

2．Which of these statements is NOT true according to the first paragraph?

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A．Second generation immigrants are usually eager to learn their parents' native language.

B．It is often hard for first and second generation family members to communicate with each other.

C．Foreigners in America want their children to speak English so that they can achieve great success.

D．Sometimes second generation immigrant children ignore their parents because of language differences.

3．Which is NOT a reason that the 14-year-old daughter has problems with her mother?

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A．She doesn't want to speak Korean.

B．she doesn't love her mother.

C．She is very Americanized.

D．She does not understand her mother when she gets punished.

4．The author's aunt tries to teach her children to speak Korean to help them _____.

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A．succeed in the US

B．find a good job

C．establish a Korean identity

D．improve their Korean language skills