Different people have different learning methods. While some would like to ask teachers for help, others choose to study together. In fact, many universities encourage their students     1     (join) study groups and make good use of them.

The idea behind study groups is simple: “Two heads are     2     (good) than one.” Students can learn from each other by taking part     3     a study group. They get to share ideas with each other and improve their own understanding of different     4    (problem). What’s more, study groups can create a nervous atmosphere (氛围). For example, some students always put off their studying when they are alone.     5    , by joining a study group, they see their hardworking partners and are more likely to finish the work on time. Study groups work best when they are small. Four to five students are enough. And it’s necessary     6     (make) sure everyone has the same goal.

Some study groups will give each member certain tasks in order to help them study better. First they need     7     leader. She or he usually chooses a common purpose and finds a good time and place. Then a group member must search for information. Her or     8     (he) duty is to tell other members the sources (来源) of the information. At last, a gatekeeper     9     (try) to make sure that all group members are taking part.

All in all, study groups are     10     (real) helpful for students’ learning.

Studying is important to students. But it is always difficult     1     (find) enough time to study every subject you need. So a good plan helps you to make sure of your     2     (succeed) in study.

Then, how can we make a study plan? Well, begin with listing all the subjects you need to study and make sure     3     you need to do for each subject. Next, decide how much time you should spend     4     different subjects. Now, it is a good idea to study at the same time every day. In this way, you actually have a plan you can remember     5     (easy).

Once the plan     6     (make), the next thing you need to do is to follow it. One of the     7     (big) challenges in following your study plan is that you will be tempted (诱惑) to avoid it and do something relaxing or fun instead. Luckily, you can fight this temptation by taking breaks. But be sure not to take extra breaks or too long breaks because it can affect your plan. So at the start of your break, set     8     alarm clock to remind you when your break is over. Also, you need to use your break wisely. For example, go for a short walk, eat a small snack, or listen to some music.

To avoid     9     (forget) to follow your plan, try to get into the habit of looking at your calendar every day. Sometimes our plans are hard to follow     10     some important people in our lives distract (使分心) us from our goals. In order to avoid this, tell people around you about your plan.

Do you want to know     1     I study English? Well, vocabulary is an important thing for me     2     (study) English. I always listen     3     English programs on the radio. When I hear some new words, I will write     4     down. Then I start to look them     5     in my dictionary.

It’s not enough to just learn English     6     our textbooks. I also learn in many different     7     (way). One good way is by     8     (read) a lot in my free time. I read some interesting     9     (story) in English. What’s more, I think speaking to myself is     10     (use) although others may disagree.

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There are really too many ways to lean English.     1     (memorize) class notes is a good way to learn English. But what is the     2     (good) way for you to memorize class notes? The question is difficult to answer, because different people memorize     3     (different). It also has something to do with the material to be memorized.

I     4     (use) a very good way to memorize class notes before. I typed (打字) the whole term’s hand-written notes into a computer.     5     it took a lot of time, it was a good way. It made     6     (I) think about the material again. This way of memorizing class notes was     7     easy way. I just needed to start at the beginning of my notes and type to the end.

There are many other good ways to memorize class notes. For example, you can mark the important parts of your notes by     8     (use) different colored pens. When you review the notes, you will pay more attention     9     these parts. You can also make an outline (概要) of your notes, and then you will have a better     10     (understand) of each lesson.

Last year, I did not like my English class. The teacher spoke so     1     (quick) that I did not understand her most of the time. I was afraid to ask     2     (question) because of my poor pronunciation. I just     3     (hide) behind my textbook and never said anything.

Then one day I watched     4     English movie called Toy Story. I fell in love     5     this exciting and funny movies! So I began to watch other English movies, too.     6     I could not understand everything the character said, their body language and the expressions on their faces helped me to get the meaning. I found that     7     (listen) to something interesting is the secret to language learning. I also learned useful sentences like “It’s a piece of cake” or “It serves you right.” I did not understand these sentences at first. But because I wanted     8     (understand) the story, I looked     9     (they) up in a dictionary.

Now I really enjoy my English class. I want to learn     10     (many) new words and more grammar so that I can better understand English movies.

Do you play games in English classes? Some students in Shuiguohu High School in Wuhan were playing     1     interesting game. They called it Yinglegeyu. It was made by their English teacher Xu Yanglan. She showed many English     2     (word) on the screen. Students needed     3     (put) the same kind together.

“Playing games is our students’ favourite way of learning,” Xu said. “When playing games, they become more active. Some students learn English words     4     (quickly) by joining the game than just reading.”

“I became interested in     5     (learn) English. I am very active now     6     I want to be the final winner,” a student said at school. “This offers a chance to students to talk with teachers in quite     7     (relax) way, especially for shy ones.”

“With games, teachers can get close to students and help them learn better.” Zhong Ruhui, the headteacher said, “No matter     8     teachers teach students English in class, behind them, it is always their love and care.”

Last year I did not like my English class. Every class was like a bad dream. The teacher spoke so     1     (quick) that I did not understand     2     (she) most of the time. I was afraid to ask questions because of my poor pronunciation. I just hid behind my textbook and never said anything.

Then one day I watched an English movie called Toy Story. I     3     (fall) in love with this exciting and funny movie! So I begin to watch other English movies, too. Although I could not understand everything the characters said, their body language     4     the expressions on their faces helped me get the meaning. I also learned to use     5     (句子) like “It’s a piece of cake” or “It serves you right.”

Now I really enjoy my English class. I want to learn new words and more grammar so that I can have a better understanding of English movies.

As we all know, English is becoming more and more important. Why more and more people around the world learn English today?     1     it’s like an open window and we can know more about the outside world through it. People of different ages learn English     2     different ways.

Some learn at school, others learn by     3    . They listen to tapes, go to the English corner and so on. And it’s always a good way to learn English by     4     English TV programs or films. And we know the more someone reads and speaks in English, the     5     he will learn.

Different people also learn English for different     6    . Young boys and girls learn English at school, because it is one of their subjects. But some adults may not have the chance to learn English at school, they still     7     their best to learn it. Quite a few people get to know English plays an important     8     in both their work and their life. It can help them to make their dreams come     9    .

    10     do you learn English in your daily life?

How I Learned to Learn English

Last year, I did not like my English class. Every class was like a bad     1     (梦). The teacher spoke too quickly. But I was afraid to ask q    2     because my pronunciation was very bad. So I just hid behind my textbook and never said anything.

Then one day I watched an English movie called Toy Story. I fell in love with this exciting and f    3     movie! So then I began to watch other English movies as well. Although I could not understand everything the characters said, their body language and the expressions on their faces helped me to get the meaning. I discovered that listening to something you are interested in is the     4     (秘密) to language learning. I also learned     5     (有用的) sentences like “It’s a piece of cake.” or “It serves you right.”

Studying is important to students. But it is always difficult     1     (find) enough time to study every subject you need. So a good plan helps you to make sure of your     2     (succeed) in study.

Then, how can we make a study plan? Well, begin with listing all the subjects you need to study and make sure     3     you need to do for each subject. Next, decide how much time you should spend     4     different subjects. Now, it is a good idea to study at the same time every day. In this way, you actually have a plan you can remember     5     (easy). While arranging (安排) time for each subject, you also need to make sure that you still have time for family, friends and rest. This is because you won’t be able to succeed in your studies unless you balance your personal life and your study.

Once the plan     6     (make), the next thing you need to do is to follow it. One of the     7     (big) challenges in following your study plan is that you will be tempted (诱惑) to avoid it and do something relaxing or fun instead. Luckily, you can fight this temptation by taking breaks. But the sure not to take extra breaks or too long breaks because it can affect your plan. So at the start of your break, set     8     alarm clock to remind you when your break is over. Also, you need to use your break wisely. For example, go for a short walk, eat a small snack, or listen to some music.

To avoid     9     (forget) to follow your plan, try to get into the habit of looking at your calendar every day. Sometimes our plans are hard to follow     10     some important people in our lives distract (使分心) us from our goals. In order to avoid this, tell people around you about your plan. Put up a copy of your study guide at home so you and your family can see it, and email a copy to your friends so they know when you have spare time.