1 . Sometimes you may find it hard to make more progress (进步) in your study. At this time, I think you need to change yourself. Here are great ways for you to make more progress.
First, use notebooks. Take one notebook with you in class and write down what the teacher says in class. This way will help you remember things.
Then, ________. Sleep is really important to each of us. Most of us need to sleep for seven to nine hours a night. But do you know how to have a good sleep? First of all, try to keep the same sleeping time every night, even on Saturdays and Sundays. What’s more, it’s said that drinking a glass of milk before going to bed is good. I think these are good ways to help you have a good sleep.
Next, know when you work best. There are many studies showing advantages (好处) of night-time studying and early-morning studying. If you work late at night, make sure to give yourself some time to sleep in the morning.
Last, make good use of your learning way. Find out your learning ways first, and then try to find which way works best for you and use it often.
1. The underlined word “it” in Paragraph 1 refer to (指的是) ________.| A．to use notebook | B．to make progress in study |
| C．to use the best learning way | D．to know the best working time |
| A．Using notebooks. | B．Going to bed early. |
| C．Doing much homework. | D．Studying in the morning. |
| A．sleep in the morning | B．remember things | C．work late at night | D．have a good sleep |
| A．To tell us how to study well. |
| B．To ask different learning ways. |
| C．To talk about hours we should sleep one night. |
| D．To suggest we should take one notebook with us. |
| A. You can take Mr. Li’s course (课程) at Room 405 from Monday to Friday. It will surely help you improve your listening skills a lot. B. In Miss Wang’s writing course, you will learn how to write in a proper (合适的) way. The lessons will be given at Room 307 on Saturdays. C. If you are poor in spoken English, why don’t you come to the English speaking class given by Mr. Smith? He will be waiting for you at Room 202 on Wednesday and Friday. D. Miss Huang has some suggestions on how to do better in reading. If you want to improve your reading skills, come to Room 308 on Tuesday and Thursday. |
3 . English Courses
A High-level Spoken English We have got courses of spoken English. The teachers are all native speakers. They will give you professional training to improve your spoken English. You can speak well like them after the course. | B Communication Skills This course is a study of how to communicate with English speakers better. Through this course, you will be able to learn communication skills and communicate with foreigners well. |
C Start to Speak Out If you have some knowledge of English, but are afraid of speaking out, this course is right for you. We will provide small groups with teachers’ guidance to help you practice speaking English. | D English Starters This course is about learning English from ABC. We have lessons for basic English learning. There will be easy and interesting activities for the beginners to learn English. You will have fun starting learning it. |
| I feel difficult to learn English and I want to start learning it from the basics. |
| My spoken English is good and I want to communicate with foreigners well. |
| I can do well in English writing tests, but I am afraid of speaking English with others. |
Online Language Learning Forums (论坛)
A On Dave’s ESL Café, you’ll meet a variety of people who are willing to talk with you in English or answer your language questions. Discussion topics include computers, hobbies, and English exam preparation. You’ll find grammar lessons, helpful tests, and useful expressions that you can learn. | B Word Reference Forums support almost every language you can think of! You might start with the English-only forum, where people can practice writing in English. If you speak Spanish, French, or Italian, you can also find forums for learners or speakers of those languages along with English. |
C The Free Dictionary Language Forums help you learn English for medicine, business, technology, or other fields. Even better, there’s a built-in dictionary to help you with any words that you may not understand. The site also includes a thesaurus that’ll help you quickly find the perfect word for your writing. | D Linguaholic Language Forums offer over 15 different forums for people who are interested in practicing foreign languages. One forum is about apps that are good for learning languages. You can join this forum and ask about apps that’ll help you with your language goals and find what works best for you. |
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5 . Listening is part of English learning. It is very important for students to understand a conversation or talk in English. But students may find it is difficult to understand it when they are listening.
It’s good for students to be in an English speaking environment (环境). It helps them to get better listening skills. As students, you should talk in English with your teachers and classmates in English classes.
It is good to watch TV shows or movies in English. The news is difficult to learn, but if you listen to more of it, you will pick up more. As an exercise, it is good to listen to something over and over again. When you do listening exercises, first, try to catch the general meaning, and then listen for a second time for more in-depth information.
Listen and repeat (重复) what you hear. Go back to a text and practise listening for more ideas. It is important to remember that a speaker doesn’t repeat something many times for you to understand in our real life, so as a long term (期限) goal, you must learn to get your listening right the first time.
Have a goal and keep it in mind. Plan what you want to be able to do with your English ability in six months. Make sure you keep working towards your goal. Whatever you decide to do, don’t give up!
1. How can we be in an English speaking environment?| A．We write some passages in English after school. |
| B．We read English books and newspapers in the evening. |
| C．We have a discussion with our classmates in English. |
| D．We try to remember more new words and sentences. |
| A．It is easy for us to listen to English news. |
| B．We should ask an English speaker to repeat many times in our real life. |
| C．We should know the general meaning of the listening exercise first. |
| D．It is impossible for us to make learning goals. |
| A．The goal of English listening. |
| B．Ways to improve English listening. |
| C．The importance of English listening. |
| D．Plans of English listening exercises. |
| A. Use chants, songs and pictures to help you remember new words. Word cards can also be used for enlarging your vocabulary. Then test yourself again after one or two days. Don’t forget to review the new words often! B. For long passages, try to understand the general meaning and key points first. It doesn’t matter when you read some sentences with difficult words that you don’t know. Just read the sentences before and after and try to guess the meaning of the new words. C. Just start with some short sentences and do it day by day. You’ll find that you can write long sentences and even paragraphs one day! If you have some time, try to read some books before writing! D. It’s useful to talk to yourself in English as much as possible. Besides, going to the English Club in your school will be better. Just stick it out, and after some time you may feel less nervous when you speak English in class. |
I feel nervous when I speak English in class and I want to improve my speaking skills.
I have difficulty in understanding long passages, especially when I meet some difficult words.
I can’t remember so many new words and I want to try something different.7 . Sometimes it can be a little difficult to learn a foreign language, especially as the beginners. There are some suggestions about how to learn a foreign language. When you speak a foreign language, it’s common to have an accent. That’s all right—other people can usually understand what you are saying, so take it easy.
It’s a good idea to listen more and try to communicate with other speakers. It’s a good way to make your pronunciation better and improve your speaking skills. If you see a new word and you don’t know what it means, you can sometimes guess the meaning from words you know, or you can look it up in a dictionary.
A lot of good language learners try not to translate things from their first language. Translation is sometimes a good idea. But you should try to think in the foreign language if you can.
It’s also common to make mistakes. When your teacher corrects (改正) a mistake in your writing or speaking, think about it and try to see the reason. But it’s more important to imitate. You can watch and listen to some videos, repeat what you hear, and don’t be afraid to speak.
There are many other ways you can take to improve your ability to learn a foreign language. If you can take the advice and carry on, you will make great progress.
1. The underlined word “imitate” in Paragraph 4 probably means “________”.| A．put up | B．look up | C．model after | D．run after |
| A．It’s easy for the beginners to learn a foreign language. |
| B．We can guess the meaning if we come across a new word. |
| C．We can take notes carefully when teachers correct our mistakes. |
| D．Good language learners translate things from their first language. |
8 . Some parents and some students feel that the study of English literature is misguided and disadvantageous to students, particularly if they are second language learners of English. However, there are still good reasons for the study of English literature.
Students of English language sometimes fail to see the point of studying English literature, especially if they have no plans to study English or translation at university. But English literature can introduce students to many aspects (方面), not only the English language but also the culture of English-speaking countries.
There are aspects of English culture that summarized by English literature. Of course,this is quite evident (明显的) when we are studying the works of Shakespeare or of writers, poets and playwrights of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. It is, however, also true when we are studying other works of English literature. Students can learn about good stories and references to different aspects of English culture. They can also learn the context (背景) and meanings of famous quotes and phrases.
Studying literature does not confine the students to the traditions of England but includes the possibility of introducing them to traditions which influence English literature, such as the study of Ancient Greek drama, and to literature in other contexts, such as American literature. The enjoyment and appreciation of literature will give students the ability to develop this into an interest in books and reading as they move away from their studies and into the adult lives. They will have the confidence to approach and deal with new forms of books and writing.
When studying literature, students can learn not only language aspects such as vocabulary but also the language aspects which can be used for specific purposes. For example, if the students are familiar with the concepts of the beat and rhythm of English poems, they can improve their own writing as they are able to appreciate and apply these ideas.
Finally, the study of literature can provide students with a fresh and creative angle, from which the students can deal with their studies in particular and their lives in general. So the next time you are reading a newspaper article complaining of the lack of creativity and initiative (主动性) in the local workforce, remember that in a small way the study of English literature can help to add a refreshing and further dimension to a person’s life.
1. The word “confine” in Paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ________.| A．advise | B．warn | C．limit | D．require |
| A．has a long-lasting influence on students |
| B．is misguided and has more disadvantages |
| C．is not necessary for second language learners |
| D．only allows the students to learn traditions of England |
| A．Schools fail to care about students’ need. |
| B．English culture is closely related to English literature. |
| C．Learning English literature can make students smarter. |
| D．The more you read literature works, the more you complain. |
| A．Why We Learn English Literature |
| B．The Needs of Students and Parents |
| C．What We Know about English Culture |
| D．English Culture and English Literature |
9 . There are many aspects (方面) to language learning, such as how to say words, which words to choose, and what form of words to use. All of these aspects together can make learning a foreign language very difficult. But there are some points that might make it easier, and more fun.
First, don’t worry too much about pronouncing words the wrong way. Pronunciation is important, of course. It helps the listener to understand what is said more clearly. However, the most important step in learning a new language is to practice speaking it. Like learning any new skill (技能), practice makes perfect. And when you practice speaking the new language, the native speaker (说本族语的人) usually thinks highly of your hard work and is ready to help improve your pronunciation.
Second, don’t be afraid to guess the meaning of what someone says. There will be a lot of words to learn while studying a foreign language. In fact, there are tens of thousands of different words in English. And a word may have more than one meaning. The same goes with any other language. It is impossible to know all the words and all the meanings. Use clues (提示) to guess the meaning of what others say. When meeting a person that says “Hola” and waves his or her hand, one might guess that the person is giving a greeting. It is not important at that moment to know the exact meaning. With more practice of guessing the meaning of new words, your vocabulary will increase.
Third, don’t lose hope. Learning a new language always takes time. Many will give up learning because learning all of the rules of another language is too hard or boring. Some may think that other people will make fun of them for making mistakes. But it’s OK to make mistakes. Nobody is perfect, after all. Don’t give up and keep trying.
In the end, learning a new language can be difficult, but remember that it can have great benefits (益处). Learning a new language doesn’t just mean the ability to speak in that different language. It can also include making new friends, experiencing new adventures in a different culture, and tasting new foods!
1. What can we learn from the passage?| A．English has more words than any other language. |
| B．Native speakers think highly of perfect pronunciation. |
| C．Guessing the meaning of new words is an important skill. |
| D．Learning grammar rules is easier than learning pronunciation. |
| A．go to a foreign country to learn it |
| B．feel relaxed about making mistakes |
| C．remember as many words as possible |
| D．find interesting ways to learn the rules |
| A．Advice for learning a foreign language. |
| B．Reasons for learning a foreign language. |
| C．Difficulties in learning a foreign language. |
| D．Advantages of learning a foreign language. |
10 . “Don’t forget to study for the history test on Friday,” Mrs. Beville told the class.
That night, Julie opened her textbook and read it several times. It was difficult for her to learn all the facts and dates.
“Need some help?” asked her older brother, Eric.
Julie handed him her textbook. “Test me.”
Eric took the book and read the questions, but Julie shook her head.
The following day, she decided to use library time to study. With her textbook open in front of her, she tried to make sense of all the facts and dates. But it was useless.
She lowered her head and hid her face in the pages of the book. “Impossible!”
“Julie!”
Julie looked up. Maria, from her class, was seated at a nearby table.
“Want to study together?” Maria asked.
Julie picked up her things and joined Maria, who was sitting with some cards and colored pencils in front of her. On each card was a colorful painting.
Julie looked confused. “I thought you were studying history.”
“This is how I study,” Maria said. “I like art, and the pictures help me recall facts. Sometimes memorization isn’t enough, and I have to get creative.”
“I see,” said Julie, with interest.
“But right now, I’m having trouble answering this question.” She pointed to a line she’d written on the front of a card. What would you call someone who lives in Flanders?
After looking up the answer “Fleming”, Julie had a thought. “If Maria could use her artistic skills to study, then why couldn’t I use my own love of poems and wordplay?”
Julie said aloud, “See the flamingo home to Flanders!”
Maria was looking at her. “What does a flamingo have to do with it?” She stopped for a moment. “See the flamingo home...See the Fleming go home to Flanders. Yes! A Fleming lives in Flanders. Perfect! This is a clever use of words.”
Maria used a pink pencil to draw a flamingo on the back of the card. “Hey, that was pretty cool.”
“Thanks.” Julie smiled.
“Hey, want to be study partners?” asked Maria.
“Certainly,” said Julie. Suddenly, studying didn’t seem so impossible after all.
1. When Julie studied alone in the library, she felt learning history was ________.| A．interesting | B．hard | C．useful | D．surprising |
| A．She drew pictures. | B．She went over her notebook. |
| C．She read the textbook. | D．She asked her brother for help. |
| A．the goal of learning | B．the importance of history |
| C．the necessity of testing | D．the value of creative learning |
