1 . Everyone has a hobby.My hobby is keeping a diary (日记) in English.

When I was nine years old,I began to keep a diary in English.At first it was hard for me,but now it is easy.I know it’s possible to learn English well.After school I often go to the school library to read English stories or articles (文章).Sometimes my English teacher introduces (介绍) some interesting things to me.I collect information for my diary by doing these.

After I finish my diary every day,I always try to correct mistakes with the help of the dictionary.Now my English is very good.

I love my hobby.Keeping a diary is one of the best ways to learn English well.It helps me a lot.

1. I began to keep a diary _______.

A．when I was nine years old	B．before I was nine
C．when I was eight years old	D．for nine years

2. _______ it was hard for me to keep a diary in English.

A．Now

B．Usually

C．At last

D．At first

3. From the passage we know _______ is one of the best ways to learn English well.

A．keeping a diary	B．more reading
C．more speaking	D．more listening

4. How do I collect information for my diary? _______

A．I often read English stories or articles.

B．My teacher sometimes introduces some interesting things to me.

C．I often go to the cinema.

D．Both A and B.

5. From the passage we can say it’s _______ for us to have a good hobby.

A．bad

B．useless (无用的)

C．helpful

D．careless (粗心的)