Swimming and English Learning
Can you swim? Do you like swimming? Yes? Well, how can you learn to swim? I think the best way is to go into the water and learn. I’m afraid you’ll never learn to swim just by reading books about swimming or looking at others swimming. It’s the same with the English study. We must practice, practice and practice.
Listening and speaking are very important for beginners. The children in English-Speaking countries first listen to others. Then they try to imitate and speak. We can listen to English programs on the radio. You may just understand a few words. It doesn’t matter. Just be relaxed, try to catch every word.
Somebody may be a good listener. But he dare not speak. He’s afraid of making mistakes. You know we sometimes make mistakes when we speak Chinese. Don’t be afraid. We must be brave. If you really want to learn English well, you must try to speak with everyone so long as he knows English. Whether you know him or not is not important when there’s nobody to talk with, you can talk to yourself in English. It’s interesting and also a good way to practice your spoken English. Remember, the more you speak, the fewer mistakes you’ll make.
Reading and writing are more important for senior school students. First we must choose the books we’re interested in. A lot of reading will improve your language sense. This is the most important.
Keep writing English diaries. We can also write English articles. You may even post them to English magazines. Don’t be afraid of failure. Failure is the mother of success.
Easier said than do. Well, let’s do more practice from now on. I’m sure you’ll learn English well in this way.
1. You learn to swim by ______.| A．reading books about it |
| B．looking at others swimming |
| C．having lessons on it |
| D．going into the river and learning |
| A．listening and speaking |
| B．reading and writing |
| C．A and B. |
| D．swimming |
| A．Don’ t make mistakes. |
| B．Study hard. |
| C．Try not to speak English. |
| D．Don’t be afraid. |
| A．Listening. | B．Speaking. |
| C．Reading and writing. | D．Learning. |
| A．by train | B．on the radio |
| C．every minute | D．now and then |
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【推荐1】Many students ask for advice about improving their English. There are three basic questions.
The first question is about real English. Li Hao from Hubei wrote, “I enjoy watching English films and listening to real English songs. But it takes a long time. What do you think?”
This is a great way to learn English! Talk about the film or the song with your friends, and guess the meanings of the new words. Just enjoy yourself!
The second question is about speaking. Sam, from Suzhou wrote, “Our school has a foreign teacher. But I’m shy and can’t speak to her. What should I do?”
When I visit China, lots of people in the street say, “Hello! How are you? Where are you from? Do you like China?” These are good questions to start a conversation. Many people are shy when they speak English, so before you begin, take a deep breath and smile! Smiling always helps.
The third question is about vocabulary. Oliver, from Anhui wrote, “I want to remember all the new words. I write them down, but I forget them quickly. What should I do?”
Try to remember eight or ten words a day. Write them on pieces of paper and place them in your bedroom. Say the words when you see them, and change them every day. And when you’re shopping, how about counting the English words, or saying the English names for everything you see?
1. How many basic questions do the students often ask?| A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Four. | D．Five. |
| A．Watch English films. | B．Write down the words first. |
| C．Listen to real English songs. | D．Take a deep breath and smile before you begin. |
| A．He’s too shy to talk with others. | B．He’s not able to count English words. |
| C．He can’t remember new words. | D．He doesn’t know what real English is. |
| A．By starting a conversation with foreigners. |
| B．By writing the new words on pieces of paper and reading them whenever he sees them. |
| C．By listening to real English songs and watching English films. |
| D．By making flash cards. |
| A．How to learn English | B．Talking about English films |
| C．Advice about English writing | D．The way of beginning an English conversation |
| A. English Magic. English grammar is just like magic. It is different from mother language. English Magic helps you learn grammar like games of magic. English Magic has magical ways that words can be put together in order to make good sentences. B. Reading Skills. Professor Smith has taught reading classes for more than 10 years. Reading Skills by Smith tells you how to use 3 ways to read well. You get reading, and you get the world. C. Magical Pen. Use a magical pen while you are reading. It tells you the meaning of the unknown word and shows sentence examples. A magical pen in your hand, you won’t have any difficulty going around the world. D. 100 Writings. Write as the 100 compositions and then you are certain to write well. They are good examples. If you follow these good examples, you can write compositions fast and well. E. Cry Aloud. Do you want to speak English well. The book tells you to read English aloud. Practice reading aloud and your spoken English is sure to be good. Cry aloud and cry out good English. F. Handwriting Master. Writing 26 English letters beautifully shows your basic ability of learning English. Handwriting is just like the faces of a person. Write after the 26 letter models, you’ll find your handwriting more beautiful. G. Good Memory. To remember a word letter by letter or to remember the words word by word. Good Memory teaches you to use natural spelling methods. In this way, you cannot only remember words well but also spell them well. |
【推荐3】This week, we answer a question from a listener who writes: I work with some native speakers of English. I want to practice speaking with them so I’ll improve my English. But sometimes, I get nervous, so our conversation ends quickly. How can I talk with these friends for a long time?
You are right. It is not always easy to keep a conversation going in English. You might not be sure about what to say. Or maybe you are afraid that your pronunciation is not good.
First, remember the importance of listening. Listen to the other person carefully. So that you can ask a follow-up question. For example, let's say the other person tells you, "I just got back from a trip to Canada." You can follow up with a question using Who, What, Where, When, Why, or How: Where did you go in Canada? What was your favorite place there? How was the food there? If you want to keep a conversation going, it's a good idea to ask questions that cannot be answered with a simple “yes” or “no”. If the other person asks you a “yes” or “no” question, try to give a longer answer to help keep the conversation going. For example, a friend might ask, “Hey, have you seen the new Star Wars movie?” You could just answer, “No, I haven't.” Or, you could say more. You could answer, “No, but I plan to see it soon. How about you?”
Do not worry about your pronunciation. If your pronunciation is a little different, the other person will still understand your message if you try speaking slowly and clearly. When you're travelling in an English-speaking country and have some free time, be brave and speak in English with someone who does not look too busy. You may make a new friend.
OK, that's it. We would like to hear from you. Please understand that we cannot answer all of the questions our listeners send us.
1. Which problem does the listener mainly face according to this passage?| A．He can't understand what the native speakers say. |
| B．He always get nervous when he listens to English. |
| C．He always worries about his pronunciation when speaking. |
| D．He doesn't know how to continue his conversation in English. |
| A．By explaining reasons. | B．By giving examples. |
| C．By comparing facts. | D．By using what other say. |
| A．It's a good way to ask "WH" questions to keep the conversation going successful. |
| B．Asking questions that are answered with a “yes” or “no” can help keep on talking. |
| C．When you talk with others, you should make sure your pronunciation is prefect. |
| D．You don't need to listen to others carefully to communicate with others well. |
| A．A magazine. | B．A radio program. | C．A TV program. | D．A newspaper. |
【推荐1】Should schools offer mental health days?
Recently, whether schools should offer mental (精神的) health days has caused a heated discussion in the United States. Some students have expressed their thoughts.
| Sometimes, we need to stay home to calm our mind. Some schools don’t allow music, and I have days where I need calming music to make me feel good about me and the world. |  | For some students, school might be their safe haven (避风港). Home might be scary or stressful for them. A mental health day might end up being more stressful at home than school. |  |
| I don’t think schools should do so. Having too many days off can influence grades. I know some students have serious mental health challenges. If they stay in school, there are professional teachers who can help them better. |  | Schools should give students days off, because mental health is an important part of overall health. It’s just as important as physical health. If you don’t feel 100%, it will have a big influence on your ability to focus. Students get stressed with long school days, and school can cause a lot of anxiety (焦虑) and stress. |  |
| A lot of students have felt a difference in their mental health since the start of COVID-19. Now that they are back in school, many students have developed feelings of stress and anxiety because of the load (负担) of homework and schoolwork that’s being put on them. Mental health days would help students reset, relax and refresh. |  | ||
| A．Bibi and Sofia. | B．Nugg, Bibi and Sofia. |
| C．Nugg, Heiley, Bibi and Sofia. | D．All of the five students. |
| A．Bibi. | B．Nugg. | C．Hailey. | D．Sofia. |
| A．Nugg, Johnny, Bibi and Sofia. | B．Johnny, Sofia and Bibi. |
| C．All of the five students. | D．Nugg, Hailey, Bibi and Sofia. |
【推荐2】Today more and more people love travelling. It’s a very good way of getting to know new people and cultures and get experiences. It helps travellers learn a lot. Travel can open up our eyes.
But travel does more than all that. It can also make us more creative. These years, some scientists have been doing research（研究）on what many people have already learned from travel experiences. They believe that spending time abroad affects（影响）people’s mind. For example, they found that if the students lived abroad for a longer time, they were better at solving problems creatively than those who did not. If you stay in the same place, you can’t experience new sights, new smells, new sounds and new cultures. All these can wake up your mind and make it more active.
However, that doesn’t mean the more places you’ve been, the more creative you’ll become. Another group of scientists have been doing similar research. They found the people who often travelled from one place to another didn’t have enough time to know more about a new place and a new culture. They weren’t as creative as the people who spent the time getting to know one place. You have to interact (相互影响）with the places you go to and then you can learn something from it.
If you go travelling, which do you prefer, staying in a place for some time or rushing all the way.
根据短文内容，判断句子正（T）误（F）。
1. Travelling is a good way to know new people and get experiences.
2. People can learn a lot of new things while traveling.
3. The more places you’ve been, the more creative you’ll become.
4. Often traveling from one place to another is good for knowing about new cultures.
5. You may probably read this passage in a story book.
【推荐3】You may not realize it, but you are doing much more than just studying when you are at school. School is also the place where you learn to get on well with people. But this is not always easy. What can you do if you just don't like one of your classmates?
If you discover that you have problems getting along with your classmates or friends, the most important thing to learn is tolerance. Tolerance is the ability to realize and respect the differences in others.We can not change the way that other people do, so it is important to learn to live happily with them.
Tolerance will make everyone get on better with each other. Getting to know someone may help you understand why they do things differently. Something different does not exactly mean that it is bad. Tolerance teaches us to keep a temperate and open mind.
You need to remember an old saying, “Treat others how you want to be treated.” You would like to be treated kindly by your classmates, so it is important to treat them kindly too. If you tolerate something, it does not mean that you have to like it. No one is asking you to change who you are or what you believe in. Tolerance just means that you should respect the differences in others and not try to make them change.
It is important to practice tolerance, because it will make everyone's life easier. Learn to accept people for their different abilities and interests. The world is very different, and practicing tolerance in your own school and city can help make a difference.
1. This passage is trying to tell us ________.| A．what's important for a student | B．what students should do at school |
| C．how to treat people different from us | D．how to get others to do things in the right way |
| A．it's easier for someone to hate others |
| B．getting along with others is not a great deal |
| C．most students are getting on well with each other |
| D．students are learning other things besides studying |
| A．Accept people as they are. | B．Believe you are always right. |
| C．Expect everybody to be the same. | D．Change yourself to please other people. |
| A．Gentle | B．Impolite | C．Active | D．Selfish |
| A．tolerance can only be learned at school |
| B．living with people of the same interests is easier |
| C．practicing tolerance at school can help make a better world |
| D．people in different countries have different interests and abilities |
