During the process of learning English, we students are bound to run across a variety of difficulties. When I was in senior high school, vocabulary was the biggest headache for me. There were always a sea of new words for me to cope with. Apparently, I couldn’t interpret the hidden meaning of a complex sentence, much less a well-written text. Worse still, I couldn’t memorize the new words.
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Try to guess the words in context. When you see an unfamiliar word, do not skip over it impatiently. Try to puzzle out its possible meaning in the context of the sentence, then look it up in the dictionary and confirm its definition.
As for memorizing the words, figure out the spelling rules and classify them in chunks.
Learning is endless. To be a lifelong learner definitely requires a lot.
| A．Read the dictionary. |
| B．A dictionary counts. |
| C．Later, I turned to my English teacher for help. |
| D．This is the most effective way for me, I should say! |
| E．As a result, I was much troubled by my limited vocabulary. |
| F．But we can become a learned person by building our vocabulary. |
| G．Try to read at least one book and several magazines every week. |
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School Reports | |
| Name | Jack Brown |
| School | Hilltop School |
| Term ending | July 8th |
| Chemistry | He is a little weak in this subject, but he has tried his best to catch up with others. |
| Science | He can work out many difficulties. Well done. |
| English | He is the best in the class. Keep it up. |
| Spanish | His handwriting is very good. He can write good compositions. |
| History | He is not so good at this, but he has done better than before. |
| Geography | He is familiar with the names of many places in the world. |
| Music | He sings very well, but he doesn’t like pop songs. |
| Behavior | Better. |
| Remark (评语) | Have the ability to do a lot better. |
| Head teacher | Lisa Smith |
| Headmaster | Andrew Robinson |
| Date | July 4th |
| A．a study plan of Jack Brown |
| B．a teaching prediction of Lisa Smith |
| C．a school report about Jack Brown |
| D．a working plan of Andrew Robinson |
| A．Art. | B．Music. | C．Chemistry. | D．History. |
| A．science and geography | B．chemistry and history |
| C．history and Spanish | D．music and English |
| A．Jack likes pop music very much. |
| B．Jack doesn’t do well in science. |
| C．Jack can do better if he works harder next term. |
| D．Jack learns six subjects in school. |
【推荐2】Are you ready to take the Duolingo English proficiency test? It might be a smart decision if you’re applying to mostly institutions that accept it.
About Duolingo English Test (DET)
The Duolingo English Test is an English proficiency test that many institutions in the United States and Canada use to determine foreign candidates’ qualification for admission.
This exam is comparable to other English language proficiency tests like TOEFL and IELTS. It assesses one’s abilities to speak, listen, write, and read English; however, the significant distinction is that you do not have to go to a test center for DET. Students can take the test from the comfort of their own homes. All they need is a computer and access to the Internet.
Duolingo English Test Sections
Before the exam begins, each test laker will overview the test and the various criteria.
Here is the outline overview structure of the test.
1. Quick Setup
At the start of the test, each applicant has 5 minutes to complete the introductory tasks.
Ensure that their laptop or computer, camera, speakers, and microphone are all 21working properly.
Provide their government-issued identification card.
Read through Duolingo’s exam rules and regulations.
2. Adaptive Questions
Candidates win have 45 minutes to attempt the questions displayed on the screen while staying within the time limit.
3. Video Interview & Writing Sample
The Duolingo English Test prompts candidates to answer one of two questions chosen at random from a pool of hundreds of questions in the last 10 minutes of the Duolingo English Test.
In the following 10 minutes, candidates will have 30 seconds to select between the two options.
The Duolingo English test will give the video-speaking sample 1-3 minutes, while the writing sample is 3-5 minutes.
Scoring Guide for the Duolingo English Test
Candidates will not be put at a disadvantage for providing wrong or partially correct responses. Partially accurate answers may even earn candidates half credit.
Candidates who miss a question, on the other hand, may lose a higher percentage of their score than those who answer a question wrong. Hence, applicants must respond to all of the questions.
1. What can we know about Duolingo English Test?| A．It assesses people’s abilities to work in English. |
| B．It determines local students’ qualification for admission. |
| C．It is used to test foreign students’ English language level. |
| D．It is used as an online test for TOEFL and IELTS. |
| A．Introduction to the task. |
| B．Adaptive questions to be raised. |
| C．ID card and enough money. |
| D．Computer equipment needed. |
| A．Missing a question. |
| B．Answering a question wrong. |
| C．Providing a partially correct response. |
| D．Responding to all of the questions. |
【推荐3】If you have a big test coming up or just want to do well in class, studying is one of the best things you can do to improve your grade. Even though revising things you already learned might seem boring, you’ll feel a lot more comfortable with the material.
Study in 1-hour blocks.
Keep your study time shorter so you don’t get tired. Set aside (留出) an hour for each of your subjects so you have time to revise them.
Step away for a few minutes every hour so you don’t feel overworked. Since studying takes up a lot of energy and brainpower, schedule in 5-10 minutes every hour where you just relax. Avoid working through the breaks.
Schedule time to study every day.
Try to set aside a regular time to go over notes for class.
Work somewhere quiet.
| A．Plan regular breaks. |
| B．Revise your notes in your own words. |
| C．Only focus on one subject at a time during each block. |
| D．Find a time when you feel the most energetic to study. |
| E．We’ll start by looking at some tips on forming the best study habits! |
| F．Find a place where you won’t have trouble concentrating on the material. |
| G．If you live with others, ask them to be quiet when you plan your study time. |
【推荐1】Learning English through news is a great way to improve your vocabulary and listening skills and learn about current events. You can choose from written, audio, video and live TV news.
Typically, English news is with clear English. Most journalists and newsreaders write and speak in Standard English and express themselves well. Their job is to give facts and summarize events for the public. English news can be easier for ESL(English as a second language) learners to understand.
Modern news media also provides a constant stream of real-life English conversations and fresh information!
Finally, fresh news arrives daily on every imaginable topic!
| A．It has clear context and presentation. |
| B．Moreover, English news comes in many different forms. |
| C．This is especially beneficial for those wanting to learn Standard English. |
| D．Let’s look at some useful tips for helping you improve your English with news. |
| E．Even the word “news” comes from the Latin term “nova”, meaning “new things”. |
| F．And English news is worth being included in your study plan for the following reasons. |
| G．Whatever you like, you’ll always be able to find news articles and stories relevant to it. |
【推荐2】Four Cool Languages
Chinese
Around 1.4 billion people speak Chinese. Chinese is a tonal (声调的) language, meaning that changing the tone of just one syllable (音节) can affect a word’s meaning. Chinese writing has ancient roots, which is thought to have developed starting around 2000 B. C.
Arabic
Over 370 million people speak Arabic. Written Arabic uses a cursive-style font (连笔) that looks more like artworks than writing. Arabic is written from right to left rather than left to right, making it different from many other languages.
English
Around 379 million people speak English as a native language. It’s an official language in a huge number of other countries.
English is the most widely spoken second language, with over a billion people speaking it as a non-native language. That means around twice as many people speak English as a second language than people who speak it as a first language.
Italian
Nearly 68 million people speak Italian. If you play music or sing, chances are that you already know a lot of Italian because many familiar musical terms are actually Italian.
Not only will learning Italian help you pick up vocabulary, but it will also help you understand the meanings of musical terms in greater depth.
1. What is a feature of Arabic?| A．It doesn’t have cursive-style fonts. | B．It helps artists with their artworks. |
| C．It is written from right to left. | D．It is closely related to music. |
| A．Arabic. | B．English. | C．Chinese. | D．Italian. |
| A．Nearly 68 million. | B．Around 370 million. |
| C．Over 379 million. | D．Around 1.4 billion. |
【推荐3】What is language for? Some people seem to think it’s for practicing grammar rules and learning lists of words—the longer the lists, the better. That’s wrong. Language is for the exchange (交流) of ideas and information. It’s meaningless knowing all about a language if you can’t use it freely. Many students I have met know hundreds of grammar rules, but they can’t speak correctly or fluently. They are afraid of making mistakes. One shouldn’t be afraid of making mistakes when speaking a foreign language. Native speakers make mistakes and break rules, too. Bernard Shaw once wrote. “Foreigners often speak English too correctly.” But the mistakes that native speakers make are different from those that Chinese students make. They’re English mistakes in the English language. And if enough native speakers break a rule, it is no longer a rule. What used to be wrong becomes right. People not only make history, they make language. But a people can only make its own language. It can’t make another people’s language. So Chinese students of English should pay attention to grammar, but they shouldn’t overdo (做过头) it. They should put communication first.
1. Language is used to ______.| A．communicate with others | B．practice grammar rules |
| C．talk with foreigners only | D．learn lists of words |
| A．never makes mistakes | B．often makes mistakes |
| C．can’t avoid making mistakes | D．always makes mistakes |
| A．speak in Chinese way | B．speak by the rules |
| C．speak to native speakers | D．not be afraid of making mistakes |
