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| A．they give the meaning of words |
| B．they show a picture of information |
| C．they are only for vocabulary learning |
| D．they are just small circles in mind |
| A．Draw a circle in the middle of a paper |
| B．Add some word groups in big circles. |
| C．Add words to each group in smaller circles. |
| D．Use different colors to show important ideas. |
| A．Parents learning cooking. |
| B．Adults taking transportation. |
| C．Teachers teaching sports. |
| D．Teenagers learning English. |
2 . Italki is a website where you can ask questions about any language you want and get answers from native speakers and other language learners from around the world. You can also teach others about your own native language. The following posts are about English learning.
 Hello, everyone! I can’t speak English well, although I know lots of words and grammar. What can I do? December 18, 2023  | |
| Answers. 3 | |
 | I think you should listen to English TV shows, movies and radios as much as possible. And try to repeat what you hear. I hope my advice helps. December 23, 2023  |
 | I used to have the same problem, but I feel comfortable speaking English now. I totally agree with Paul. I improve my spoken English by communicating with others. It’s helpful and fun. December 21, 2023 |
 | Speaking a language is a skill, like learning to swim. To be a good swimmer, you need to practice swimming. You can’t just study the rules of swimming. It’s the same with speaking English. No matter how much you study grammar and vocabulary, it’s very difficult to get good at it. December 19, 2023 |
1. Where does Andy come from?
| A．China. | B．Britain. | C．Korea. | D．Canada. |
| A．On December 18. | B．On December 19. | C．On December 21. | D．On December 23. |
| A．Practice speaking English. | B．Listen to English materials. |
| C．Ask others questions. | D．Know more grammar and words. |
There was a time when I thought I was
In fact, you don’t need to worry too much. There are
Second, try some new ways
Third, dream big and start small. Begin by having some
Finally, don’t speak too fast. It’s easy to make mistakes when talking too fast. So, you can slow down to give yourself
I hope next time, you
A: Hi, Bella! It’s Alex. How are you?
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A: I understand. Don’t forget to take breaks.
B: Ok. How is your study going?
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B: Of course.
A: I’ll give that it try. Anything else?
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A: Sounds great!
B: Learning a new language takes time. If you need more advice, I’m here.
A: Thanks, Bella!
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| A．Not very well. |
| B．You’re welcome. |
| C．Fine, thank you. And you? |
| D．Speak as much as you can. |
| E．I am busy with my work these days. |
| F．Listen to English songs or watch English films. |
Have you ever thought about improving your writing? Here are some
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Make a checklist. Be sure there’s an attractive beginning, and that every point is explained. Check if
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6 . Study Better with Flash Cards (闪示卡)
If you think flash cards are used only to teach ABCs to little kids, think again. They can be used by anyone at any time to remember important information. Follow these steps to make your own flash cards and make learning easier.
How to Make Flash Cards
Step 1
Choose between cards or a flash card app like AnkiApp. Then, pick a model. There are millions of online models, but you can also make your own.
Step 2
Decide what you need to learn or go over. Think about what information is the most important and write it in your own words.
Step 3
Try not to write too much. Write down facts or ideas, but keep one per flash card. Write a word or sentence (句子) on one side and other things on the back. Here’s an example: Beijing/The capital of China.
Step 4
Add pictures or drawings to your flash cards to make them more interesting to look at and easier to remember.
How to Use Flash Cards
First, flash cards are easy to carry around, so they can be used anywhere. You can study them at any time you like. Repeat it from time to time, and it will be easy for you to remember the information.
Second, flash cards can help you find your problems. When you’re using flash cards, always make two parts: one for the facts you remember, and one for those you forget. At the end of your study, you can review (复习) the difficult part.
Finally, always be sure to read your flash cards loudly. Reading aloud helps you keep information in your long-term memory (记忆). Try it for yourself. Before you know it, your grades will go up-all thanks to your use of flash cards.
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B. Make Your Flash Cards Fun
C. Decide On a Model
D. Organize the Information
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5. Which flash card is a better one according to the passage?
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How to make flash cards more useful •________ around your flash cards, so you can review them anywhere at any time. •Make the cards into ________ parts, and you can go over the one you had difficulty with. •Read the cards ________. It can help you save information in your memory. |
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9. Do you think that flash cards are helpful? Why or why not?
7 . “I find this hard. Can I talk to you about it please?” “I’ve tried doing it in different ways, but it doesn’t work. Could you help me?” Although learning how to solve a problem by yourself is a way of growing up, it doesn’t mean you have to try it alone (独自) all the time.
There are lots of reasons why you could need help. For example, you have a problem with your schoolwork or learning a new skill; you feel sad or angry because you’re finding something difficult; or it’s taking a long time to make progress (进步) in your study. That is when you might need some help. And asking for help will move you forward more quickly than trying hard by yourself.
Asking for help isn’t always easy. It can be difficult if you’re not sure who to ask. You may think they don’t want to help you, or they haven’t got the time. If you’re shy, it can be harder to open your mouth to ask. Angela McMillan, a teacher who advises young people, says asking for help can feel risky (有风险的). “We may feel afraid that it isn’t something important to others, or that they don’t know what to say.”
Everyone finds things difficult sometimes, and you’re not the only one. McMillan believes asking for help is a way of facing up to problems. “It’s good to let someone in, ask them to listen to you and help you come up with ideas to solve a problem. By asking for help, you practice speaking up for yourself and saying what you need. It also helps other people better understand your problem and then you are more able to solve the problem.”
1. What does the writer want to show us by listing (列出) two questions in Paragraph 1?| A．We sometimes need help. | B．We should never give up. |
| C．We should learn to grow up. | D．We can solve problems alone. |
| A．Who we can ask for help. |
| B．How we can help others. |
| C．What we should do to help. |
| D．Why we should ask for help. |
| A．It’s important to ask for help when necessary. |
| B．Young people should try hard to solve problems. |
| C．To be a good listener is the key to solve the problem. |
| D．People will be angry if they don’t know what to say. |
| A．Doctors. | B．Students. | C．Teachers. | D．Parents. |
Five Tips for Learning Language
Although learning a foreign language can be difficult, the following tips will increase your ability to succeed in language learning.
Accept the fact that you will not understand everything. Not understanding and making mistakes are a very natural part of the language learning process. In fact, at the very beginning, you will not understand much at all. Don’t expect too much.
Research shows that language students learn better when they study more often. And they also learn better for shorter periods of time. Try to study each day, and whenever possible, several times a day.
The process of using language from your mind to your mouth is a skill that requires a great deal of practice. So say vocabulary words out loud, read passages in the text aloud, do pronunciation activities aloud and not just silently.
Work together on homework assignments(任务), to learn vocabulary, to study for tests, or just to practice speaking the language. Communication does not only happen between the teacher and students, but more among you and your classmates.
There is no “best” way to learn a language, because everyone learns a bit differently. Find your own personal advantages and let them help you in your learning process. It is more important for you to learn to think in the language than to know the meaning of every word.
| A．Work with study groups. |
| B．Set possible expectations. |
| C．Practice language actively. |
| D．Divide study time into smaller parts. |
| E．Be patient to work with classmates. |
| F．Find your own way in language learning. |
There are a lot of learning challenges for language learners. Getting the
However, here are some methods to help. First, listening can help. We can go online to listen to audio-books. Second,
Nowadays, we have more choices to make. AI is developing at a very high
10 . After learning Unit 6, Zhang Peng checked how well he mastered listening, speaking, reading and writing by himself. His English teacher would give him some advice according to his self-check.
Self-check Unit 6 When was it invented? Name: Zhang Peng Score: 25/32 | ||||
| Listening | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| ★I can listen for the useful information in the listening tasks. | √ | |||
| ★I can take some notes while listening. | √ | |||
| Speaking | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| ★I can talk about the history of inventions. | √ | |||
| ★I can use the passive voice correctly. | √ | |||
| Reading | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| ★I can find out the main ideas of the passages quickly. | √ | |||
| ★I can draw mind-maps according to the passages. | √ | |||
| Writing | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| ★I can write a description of an invention with the help of the mind-map. | √ | |||
| ★I can use the passive voice correctly in the writing. | √ | |||
Comments 28～32 Excellent! 24～27 Very Good! 15～23 Not bad! Below 14 Work harder! | ||||
1. Which skill is Zhang Peng really good at from the chart?
| A．Listening. | B．Speaking. | C．Reading. | D．Writing. |
| A．Excellent! | B．Very Good! | C．Not bad! | D．Work harder! |
| A．Practice writing more often. | B．Draw more mind-maps. |
| C．Learn more grammar rules. | D．Memorize more English words. |
