1 . The best way of learning a language is by using it. The best way of learning English is talking in English as much as possible. Sometimes you will get your words mixed up(混淆) and people will not understand you. Sometimes people will say things too quickly and you can’t understand them. But if you keep your sense of humor, you can always have a good laugh at the mistakes. Don’t be unhappy if people seem to be laughing at your mistakes. It is much better for people to be laughing at your mistakes than to be angry because they don’t understand what you are saying. The most important rule for learning English is “Don’t be afraid of making mistakes. Everyone makes mistakes.”
1. The best way of learning a language is ________.| A．to remember the grammar rules | B．to use it as often as you can |
| C．to try not to get your words mixed up | D．to make a lot of mistakes |
| A．you must be very careful next time | B．you must stop talking at once |
| C．you should keep your sense of humor | D．you should be angry |
| A．try to make fewer mistakes | B．not to be afraid of making mistakes |
| C．to be brave to talk to others in English | D．both B and C |
| A．only foolish people make mistakes | B．few people make mistakes |
| C．people never make mistakes | D．no one will not make mistakes |
2 . When you are learning English, you find it not clever to translate an English sentence, word for word, into your own language. Take the sentence “How do you do?” for example. If you look up each word in the dictionary, one at a time, what is your translation? It must be a wrong sentence in your own language.
Languages don’t just have different sounds, they are different in many ways. It’s important to master the rules for word order in the study of English, too. If the speakers put words in a wrong order, the listener can’t understand the speaker’s sentence easily. Sometimes, when the order of words in an English sentence is changed, the meaning of the sentence changes. But sometimes，the order is changed, the meaning of the sentence doesn’t change. Let’s see the difference between the two pairs of sentences:
“She only likes apples.” “Only she likes apples.”
“I have seen the film already.” “I have already seen the film.”
When you are learning English, you must do your best to get the spirit of the language and use it as the English speaker does.
1. From the passage we know that ________ when we are learning English.| A．we shouldn’t put every word into our language |
| B．we should look up every word in the dictionary |
| C．we need to put every word into our own language |
| D．it is clever to translate the sentence word by word |
| A．is the same as “Only she likes apples.” |
| B．is different from “Only she likes apples.” |
| C．means “She likes fruit except apples.” |
| D．means “She likes apples best.” |
| A．The order of words can’t be changed. |
| B．We should know the rules for word order when we study English. |
| C．It’s important for us to translate an English sentence word for word. |
| D．There is no need to get the spirit of the language. |
| A．心情 | B．本意 | C．灵魂 | D．意志 |
3 . Movies bring us more than just fun. For many people, watching movies is a way to learn a language. Of course, there must be some difficulties at first, but it will become better and better. Here is my advice for you to learn English by watching English movies.
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If you like action movies, watch an action movie like Indiana Jones. If you like comedies better, watch a comedy. Any movie with Hugh Grant in always makes you laugh. If you choose a movie you enjoy watching, you may enjoy it better in English.
Choose something that is simple for you.
It’s best to start with simple movies. Because you can understand the stories in English better. Disney movies, such as The Lion King and Tangled, are great examples.
Ask friends for advice.
Maybe your friends know some good English movies. If so, they may recommend good movies to you.
If necessary, use subtitles(字幕).
For beginners, subtitles are very useful. Using English subtitles is the easiest way to understand the movie. So why not use English subtitles? In this way, you can learn more words and improve your English quickly.
1. Which of the following can be put back into △ ?| A．Choose a movie that you enjoy. |
| B．Watch different kinds of movies. |
| C．Enjoy interesting Chinese movies. |
| D．Learn English by watching comedies. |
| A．Serious. | B．Funny. | C．Quiet. | D．Smart. |
| A．Using English subtitles | B．Using Chinese subtitles |
| C．Watching English advertisements | D．Listening to the songs in the movies |
| A．Movies can bring people much fun. |
| B．Different people like different kinds of movies. |
| C．Watching movies is a good way to learn English. |
| D．Different movies can bring you different feelings. |
4 . We each have a memory. That’s why we can still remember things after a long time. Some people have very good memories and they can easily learn many things by heart, but some people can only remember things when they say or do them again and again. Many of the great men of the world have got surprising memories.
A good memory is a great help in learning a language .Everybody learns his mother language when he is a small child. He hears the sounds, remembers them and then he learns to speak. Some children are living with their parents in foreign countries. They can learn two languages as easily as one because they hear, remember and speak two languages every day. In school it is not so easy to learn a foreign language because the students have so little time for it, and they are busy with other subjects, too.
But your memory will become better and better when you do more and more exercises.
1. Some people can easily learn many things by heart because________.| A．they always sleep very well | B．they often eat good food |
| C．they read a lot of books | D．they have very good memories |
| A．when he is a small child | B．at the age of six |
| C．after he goes to school | D．when he can read and write |
| A．they have no good memories | B．they have no recorders |
| C．they have too much time for it | D．they are busy with other subjects |
| A．if you have enough good food | B．if you do more and more exercises |
| C．if you do morning exercises every day | D．if you get up early |
5 . People often ask me for suggestions about how to learn English. As for it, everyone is different. I will share some of my experience. I once took a year English course(课程) in Wuhan University, but I mostly learned English on my own.
One thing I can tell you is that, once you’ve started learning, it is really important to think in English as much as you can. If you see something when you’re riding your bike or walking down the street, just think about "How would I say them in English?" At first, it might be with simple words or phrases, but later you should think about longer phrases and sentences. Now I’m in America, and for most of the time. I would think in English and speak it directly. It's amazing how much this helps
For several years after I started learning, I was often afraid of talking with others in English because I didn't want to make mistakes. Finally, I got it over. And while traveling in America, I'd try to hang out with friends who couldn't speak Chinese, so that I’d have no choice but to speak English. And I also decided that if I said something stupid and other people laughed at me, then so be it. After that, my English started improving much more quickly.
Besides, it may be a good idea to ask your American friends to look at the way you're writing, and give you some suggestions for improvement.
1. The writer learned English in Wuhan University for about ________ .| A．a week | B．a month | C．a term | D．a year |
| A．thinking in English | B．learning English grammar |
| C．watching English films | D．reading English books |
| A．stick to it（坚持） | B．depend on it |
| C．overcome it （克服） | D．understand it |
| A．in the university | B．in England |
| C．in China | D．in America |
6 . When learning English, reading can help you a lot. When you read, you can not only learn some new words, but also learn how to use them. When you read, you can find a good example for your writing.
Good reading tips:
Try to read at the right level. Read something that you can more or less understand. If you need to stop every three words to use a dictionary, it is not interesting.
Try to increase the number of your new words. If there are four or five new words on a page, write them in your notebook. But you don’t have to write them while you read. Instead, try to guess their meanings as you read, and mark them with a pen. Then come back when you have finished reading to look them up in a dictionary and write them in your own vocabulary book. Then try to remember them.
Try to read regularly. For example, read for a short time once a day. Fifteen minutes every day is better than two hours every Sunday. Fix a time to read and keep doing that. For example, you could read for fifteen minutes before you go to bed, or in the morning or at lunchtime.
Read what interests you. Choose a book or a magazine about a subject that you like. Because you are going to spend time and money to read it, choose an interesting one. You can also read newspapers. There are many English newspapers for teenagers in China. You can always find something interesting in them.
1. How many reading tips does the writer give us?| A．Six. | B．Three. | C．Five. | D．Four. |
| A．When you read, you can only learn some new words. |
| B．It is interesting for you to stop every three words to use a dictionary. |
| C．Reading a lot can help you write better. |
| D．Try to read something that you can’t understand to make your English better. |
| A．write them down at once | B．guess the meaning at first |
| C．give up reading | D．copy them in a notebook |
| A．Reading is Very Helpful | B．When and Where to Read |
| C．What to Choose to Read | D．How to Make Reading Better |
7 . Speaking exams can be stressful! What if you don’t understand the examiner(考官)? Remember that everyone gets nervous in exams. And our tips will help you feel more confident in a speaking exam.
★Listening to as much English as possible will help improve your speaking. Listening to songs, and watching films will help you feel more confident about speaking.
★Speak as much English in class as possible. If you always speak English in class, you will find it easier to speak in an exam.
★Slow down! Before you speak, think carefully about what to say and speak a little slower than normal.
★Use the correct language that you know. Use words and expressions you have used before. If you don’t know a word, think of another way to say it.
★Listen to yourself when you speak and if you hear a mistake, correct it.
★Look at the examiner’s face and eyes when you speak, Does he understand you? If not, say it again with different words.
★Speak clearly so that the examiner can hear you. If you find this difficult, practice with a friend at home. Speak to each other in English on your computers.
★Remember that everyone feels nervous in exams. So take some deep breaths before the exam and try to relax.
1. How many tips are mentioned in this passage?| A．Three. | B．Five. | C．Eight. | D．Nine |
| A．talking with your friends in English |
| B．talking with friends on computers ball |
| C．looking at the examiner’s eyes |
| D．speaking clearly in front of the examiner |
| A．Speak English as much as possible with parents. |
| B．Slow down your speaking speed. |
| C．Correct the mistakes when you find them. |
| D．Breathe deeply before you start. |
| A．how to slow down your speaking speed |
| B．how to choose the right listening materials |
| C．how to deal with speaking exams |
| D．how to correct the mistakes while speaking |
