Many 1anguage learners fail to realize that when they listen to their native Language th

ey do not actually hear every word.They also fail to understand that they integrate their knowledge about language with their experience and knowledge of such things as topic and culture, and do not need to hear to hear every word. This means that learners Often have unrealistic expectations and try to understand each word Of a listening text. As some experts point 0ut，“such total comprehension…is a misconception 0f how normal comprehension works in the native language.” Learners’anxiety may get worse when a classroom procedure does not provide adequate context for the text Or prepare the topic by activating their prior knowledge;in Other words，a procedure which asks students to“Listen to the text and then answer the questions.” This tests listening ability rather than aiming to teach it.Adults returning to English language learning whose earlier experiences have been of this nature may have developed negatlve perceptions 0f their ability as 1isteners and a maior task for the teacher will be to build confidence. This means recognizing anxiety and a major tasking care to provide positive classroom experiences.For example，the teacher needs to make sure that the pace and length of a 1istening activity is not too taxing as the concentration required in trying to cornprehend unfamliliar sounds can be tiring.

21.When they comprehend their native language by 1istening，many language learners tend to think that they_____

A.need to hear every word

B.have linguistic knowledge

C.know the culture very well

D.have some existing experience

22.According to the passage,foreign language learning depends very much upon_____.

A.native lauguage competence

B.ability to concentrate

C.experience and knowledge

D.personal preference

23.This passage is mainly about _______.

A.writing

B.speaking

C.reading

D.1istening

24.The language teacher should _______.

A.develop negative perceptions Of students’ability

B.activate the prior knowledge students have

C.refer t0 the past experience 0f adult 1earners

D.help students understand their native 1anguage first

25.The word “taxing” in the last sentence probably means

A.costly

B.demanding

C.anxious

D.interesting