【推荐1】I always have my own ways to learn English. First, I always read the text in advance so that I can know what I must pay much attention to in class.     1     my delight, when my teacher raises a question, I know how to answer more often. And whenever I answer a question     2    (correct), I have a strong sense of achievement.

Besides, I always try to take notes in class. Important language points, grammar rules, useful     3     (express) and key words are     4     we want to take down. After class, I organize the notes so that I can have a better    5     (understand) of them. Of course, I will certainly read aloud the notes in the morning.

To develop my interest in English, after class I     6     (wide) read English materials. By this means I can also develop my ability of reading.

    7     (chat) with my teachers and classmates is also one of my ways to learn English. We often talk     8     English about different topics concerning friendship, sports, etc. Free expression in English always     9    (give) me a sense of pride,     10     in turn inspires me to learn English better.

Lisa Osborne graduated from high school last June and is about to go to college. She was     1     (invite) to share her suggestions for high school with the new students.

    2     (hopeful), she told them that Orientation Day was really helpful. It’s a fantastic opportunity for new students to get to know the school and to make a good first     3     (impress). During her talk, Lisa encouraged     4     (they) to deal with new     5     (challenge). She said, “If you fail, no problem—next time you can fail better!” Lisa admitted that she did have some moments when she preferred to quit. She once     6     (be) not selected for a volleyball competition. At     7     (one) she was sad, but later she realized that she joined the team for the love of the sport. It wasn’t just about     8     (win). She believed there is always a way to be part of something     9     you love.

Looking back on her high school life. Lisa gave the new students     10     most important advice that they should give their friends a hand when they need it, which will make them feel good, too.

You may like reading novels for fun. But you need to get     1     (organize) if you are reading a novel for school. Here     2     (be) a few tips.

First, pay attention to characters. What do they do in the novel? What do they want? Everything    3     is about a character can help us to understand him, from his     4     (appear) to the kind of food he eats.

Besides, the order of the story and the plot are     5     (equal) important. Make sure that as you reads, you make     6    quick note of what happens in each chapter. This will help you bring the things you have noticed about the character, setting, language and so on together. It’s     7     a great help for you to retell the story after you have read it.

Next, themes (主题). They are ideas that a novel explores.    8     is a must to understand the theme if you want to fully appreciate the novel. Perhaps love is a major theme, or justice, or survival.

Furthermore (而且), novels are made up     9     language. Writers use language in a special way     10    (make) their novels work. They may use metaphors, invent symbols, or show different characters’ personalities through their speech styles.

What are the benefits of laughter? Laughter     1     (use) as a signal for being part of a group —it signals acceptance and positive interactions with others. In fact, laughter is important, and has been shown to have many     2     (benefit) effects on the human body in different ways. Just check out these health benefits of laughter.

Boosts (增强) your immune system.    3     (study) have shown that laughter boosts the immune system, increasing the number of antibody-producing T cells. This then makes us less likely     4     (catch) coughs and colds. It also lowers the levels of at least four hormones (激素) which are connected with stress. So, after a good laugh you should be far less anxious.

Improves your breathing. Laugh more and more, because laughter empties your lungs of the air     5     it takes in, resulting in a cleansing effect - similar     6     deep breathing. This is     7     (especial) helpful for people who are suffering from asthma (哮喘).

Protects your heart. Your heart is a muscle and, like any muscle in your body, it gets     8     (strong) and functions better when exercised. Regular laughter is like     9     (get) a gym membership for your heart The study said that 15 minutes of laughter a day is as important for your heart     10     30 minutes of exercise 3 times a week.