other animals communicate in different ways. An important difference is that human language has syntax, which is a set of rules for connecting words together to make statements and questions; some other animals use syntax, but it is not as complicated as human syntax. Language can also be changed, by adding new words, for example, to describe new things. This is very uncommon for other animals. Language may be done by speech or by writing or by moving the hands to make signs. Even some human communication is not language: see non-verbal communication. Humans also use language for thinking.

　　The ability to learn and use language is inherited. Normally, all humans are born with this capability. Which language is learned by a child depends on which language is spoken by the child's community. Children have a special period, from about 18 months to about four years, which is very important for learning the language. If this is seriously disrupted, then their language skills will be damaged. Adults do not learn languages the same way as they did when they were young. So if they learn a second language, it is difficult and they have little chance of speaking it as well as their native language. Some children have more than one native language like when they live in a foreign country or when their father speaks a different language from their mother.

　　English is often called "the international language". About180 million people speak English as the first language. It is also the main second language of the world and the language of science, business, and entertainment.

32．The underlined word "syntax" in paragraph 1 belongs to _________.

　　A．connection B．grammar C．words D．spelling

33．According to the passage, animals' language __________.

　　A．has no syntax B．is more complicated

　　C．is seldom changed D．is similar to humans' language

34．Why do adults feel difficult to learn a second language?

　　A．They aren't as clever as children. B．Their language skills have been damaged.

　　C．They have no chance to speak a second language.

　　D．Their best time of learning a language has passed.

35．What does the last paragraph intend to tell us?

　　A．English is widely used in the world. B.All the scientific experiments are done in English.

　　C．How many people speak English as the first language?

　　D．In fact, it is easy for people around the world to learn English.

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　　Compared with many people who love traveling, some prefer to stay at home. If you don't love traveling, you can make a change now. Why? 36 Please read on to know more.

　　Traveling takes you out of your comfort zone. Your comfort zone is comforting. 37 When you step into new surroundings, you will learn about the world around you. Traveling alone is a great choice. Some people might fear being on their own, but it can really help them grow.

38 Are you afraid of water? If you are, go to the beach or a lake. Are you afraid of heights? If so, climb a hill or go to the high point at the nearest national park. Are you afraid of talking to strangers? If so, go to a new place and talk with people you have never seen. Remember, fear can be overcome.