There is no doubt that speed-reading is an important skill in the fast-paced information age. We need to quickly get key words to find what really need. Speed-reading is quite helpful in some situations, for example, during an exam. But it seemed we read more, we enjoy less pleasure of reading than before. Besides, some of us even have lost the ability of enjoying reading, enjoying the beauty of the language and understanding the meaning of it.
So today, the idea of “slow-reading” has become popular. People are encouraged to shut off their computers and mobile phones for at least half an hour each day. Therefore, they can enjoy the pleasure of reading a good book slowly! Of course, it’s different. When I am reading a fiction slowly, I am relaxed. I can imagine I am with the character and see the world through their eyes. This helps me learn about the world around me. Since the age of ten, reading also provide me with a kind of education.
In a word, we’re supposed to choose the way that works best for us.
1~2题完成句子；3~5题回答问题。1. We need to quickly get
2. Nowadays, the idea of “slow-reading” has
3. What are people encouraged to do to support slow-reading?
4. How does the writer feel when he/she reads a fiction slowly?
5. Do you like speed-reading or slow-reading? And why?
When people graduate from high school or college, they usually think their education is over. But in fact, it’s important to continue learning after finishing school. That is to be a lifelong (终生的) learner.
Being a lifelong learner can be fun. It can give you something interesting to talk about.
And it’s good for your brain. Just as exercise makes your body stronger, your mind becomes sharper (更灵敏的) when you use it.
It can also help you with your work or job. Knowledge in other areas can help you develop creative ideas in your present job. Also, becoming an expert in an area outside of your present job allows you to take a job in another field if you want to.
Then let’s talk about how to become a lifelong learner? First, you need to make up your mind to keep on learning new things even when it isn’t easy. It may help if you find friends who will encourage your learning.
Then it’s a good idea to find time to learn during your day. Carry a book with you, and read it when you have to wait. Audio books (有声读物) are also helpful. You can listen to them while traveling or doing housework.
Finding ways to use what you’ve learned can also help you remember things. For example, if you want to learn how to fix appliances (家用电器), try fixing some at home. If you are learning a foreign language, find someone who speaks that language to talk with. If you are learning facts about science, explain what you are learning to someone else. Then you can help that person be a lifelong learner, too!Title: | |
Reasons | ▲It can be fun. ▲It’s good for your brain. ▲ |
Suggestions | ▲To make up your mind to keep on learning new things ▲To find time to learn during your day. ▲ |
2).What can you learn from this passage?
“Don’t forget to study for the Chinese history test on Friday,” Mrs. Green said after class. Julie closed her book and sighed (叹气). Julie was a perfect monitor (班长) and could organize all kinds of activities. But when she learned history, there was something hard for her to remember.
The following day, she went to the library and tried to remember all the facts and dates. But it was useless. Just then she looked up and found her classmate Maria was seated at a nearby table. So Julie decided to turn to Maria.
Maria was sitting there with some cards and some colored pencils. Each card showed a colorful picture. Julie was curious and asked, “Are you studying history?” “Yeah, and this is how I study,” Maria said. “Sometimes only memorizing things isn’t enough. I like art, so I use these pictures to help me remember historical events.”
“I see,” said Julie with great interest. After thinking for a while, an idea came to her mind. She had rich experience in organizing big events. And she always began with making small plans and taking things step by step. How did she always connect all of them in the end? Mind maps!
“Hey, Maria,” said Julie. “How about this: I divide these history events into different types and use a mind map to connect each type together. And you draw the pictures for these types as their explanation.” “That’s cool! Let’s start right now!” Maria agreed excitedly.
“Sure,” said Julie. At that time, studying didn’t seem so impossible. And what you need to do is find what you are good at and make full use of it.
1. According to the passage, Julie’s problem is that she can’t2. Maria studying history in the library by
3. What is Julia good at? (10个词以内)
4. What do you think of Maria? Use at least two words to describe her. (5个词以内)
5. What should you do if you have problems in studying? (10个词左右)
[1] Last year, I did not like English class. The teacher spoke so quickly that I did not understand her most of the time. I was afraid to ask questions because of my poor pronunciation. I just ①________ behind my textbook and never said anything.
[2] Then one day I watched an English movie called Toy Story. I fell in love with this exciting and funny movie! So I began to watch other English movies, too. 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 also realized I could get the meaning by listening for just the key words. My pronunciation improved as well by listening to the conversations in English movies.(4) I discovered that listening 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 to understand the story, I looked them ②________ in a dictionary.
[3] Now I really enjoy my English class. I want to learn new words and more grammar so③
2. How did Wei Fen improve her pronunciation? (No more than 8 words)
3. Wei Fen doesn’t enjoy her English class now, does she? (No more than 3 words)
4. Fill in each blank with a proper word in Paragraph 1, 2 and 3.(No more than 3 words)
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5. Translate the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 into Chinese.
6. What’s the best title of the passage?
5 . Have you ever tried writing a poem? Maybe you think it is impossible especially if you do not think you are naturally creative. But if you follow the steps below, you can also write a better poem than you expected. You will be proud to share it with your friends.
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(a) 根据短文内容，从方框中选出每段的主旨大意。
| A. Make use of special expressions. B. Choose a form for your poem. C. Read your poem out loud. D. Use your imaginations. E. Pick a theme (主题) that interests you. |
The passage gives us
6 . If we want to study well, we should listen to teachers’ carefully in class. First, we should sit up straight as soon as our teacher enters the classroom. Second, we try to clear our mind. That is to say, we should follow the teachers every minute instead of thinking about other things. Third, look at our teacher. By doing these, it will be much easier for us to follow the teachers.
If we don’t understand anything, why don’t we ask a question after class? We can talk to the teacher about our ideas. Don’t talk to others around us when we miss some knowledge. Keep these in mind until they become something we always do in class. Remember those, and it will benefit (有益于) our study.
1. 阅读短文完成同义句转换，每空一词。By doing these, it will be much easier for us to follow the teachers.
By doing these, it will be
根据短文内容回答问题：
2. Where should we listen to teachers carefully?
3. How many ways are there to follow the teachers well in class?
4. Should we think about other things instead of following the teachers in class?
Learning a language is a long course that requires time, love and devotion. With the rise of language apps, it is perhaps more popular than ever. But the apps aren’t supposed to be used alone to learn a language. To language learners, apps are a kind of tool. But that doesn’t mean you have to be trapped in them.
Not everyone can attend proper language classes, what can they do? Here are some creative ways for them to learn a new language. Follow these, they will discover the truth about language learning.
Be a child, watch cartoons
One of the most common advice for language learners is to watch films and shows in the language they are learning. But to the beginners, it’s difficult to understand without the help of subtitles (字幕). They can watch children’s cartoons instead. These cartoons are often made up of basic expressions and words. Moreover, cartoons usually come with clearer and slower pronunciation, which will help learners understand without subtitles.
Let the words flow
One has the risk of making mistakes when trying to practise in public or with local people, so start small instead. Speak to your pet or an object around the house. Tell them about your day or describe how you feel.
The goal is to get used to sounding the letters and getting the words out. As you grow more confident, come up to the waiter at a real French restaurant (or whatever language you may be working on) or a local person.
A foreign stamp
A good method to test your writing skills is to keep a penfriend. Ideally, find someone who is fluent (流利的) in the language you are learning. And he is also learning your language. Through the exchange of letters, you get to practise your writing skills. What’s more, everyone gets a friend.
The
| A (n) | ★With love, one also needs to spend time in learning a new language and ★Language apps | |
| Creative language learning | Be a child, watch cartoons | ★Watch cartoons ★Cartoons include basic expressions and words. And characters in them pronounce more clearly and |
| Let the words flow | ★Speak to your pet or an object first if you are afraid to ★After having more | |
| A foreign stamp | ★Keep a penfriend to practise your writing skills by writing | |
Chemistry is usually thought to be more difficult than other subjects, at least for the beginners. There are some reasons for this idea. For one thing, chemistry has a very specialized vocabulary (学科专用语汇). So studying chemistry is like learning a new language at first. Also, some concepts (概念) of chemistry are hard to understand. But with hard work and careful study, you can finish this subject successfully. （A） Here are some suggestions to help you develop good study habits and better understand the topics in the book:
·Firstly, attend classes on time. Listen to your teacher and take careful notes in class. If possible, always review the topics you learn in class, and review your notes on the same day.·Secondly, think carefully whether you really understand the meaning of a term or the use of an equation (方程式). A good way to test your understanding is to explain a concept to a classmate or someone else.
·Thirdly, pay attention to things which have something to do with chemistry in life. Watch or do experiments in class carefully.
·Fourthly, question often and do not be afraid to ask your teacher or classmates for help.
You will find that chemistry is much more than numbers, formulas (分子式) and equations. （B） Once you fall in love with it, you’ll get lots of fun.
1. “Chemistry is usually thought to be more difficult than other subjects, at least for the beginners.” Find two reasons for this idea in the passage.①
2. 在文中（A）（B）处选出能够填入“It’s often used in daily life just like math and physics.”的最佳位置。
3. 根据文章内容把下面句子补充完整。
The writer thinks that a good way to test your understanding of the formula H2CO3 is to ______.
4. 请你为文章拟一个适当的标题。（不超过10个词）
5. What are you going to do to study chemistry better after reading this passage?
Hi, Tom,
Thanks for your message and I am glad that you wrote to me for advice.
I remember when I was learning English, I also felt uncomfortable about speaking. I could remember lots of words and knew grammar rules, but speaking was difficult. I now feel a lot more confident about speaking, so here are some ideas that I have taken from my own experience.
▲ Other people will still know what you mean and probably won’t notice your mistakes.
Use every chance you get to speak. For example, it’s a good idea to use only English in class. At home, you should also try practising new words and grammar learnt in class.
Think about extra speaking practice outside the classroom. You can join conversation groups. They are usually free to join.
Practise speaking online. There are lots of websites where you can communicate with someone from all around the world.
I hope this helps you and please come to me if you have other problems.
Eliza
1. What is Tom’s problem when he is learning English?2. How many pieces of advice does Eliza offer?
3. What does the underlined word “they” refer to (指的是)?
4. Write a sentence to fill in the “ ▲ ” in the passage.
5. How do you like Eliza?
10 . Recently more and more people are learning English. We learn English in order to communicate with the people all around the world. English, as an international common language in people’s social life, plays an important role. So almost every student in China is learning English. But many students think it’s so difficult to learn English well. They spend much time on it. They still can’t learn it well. So many of them lose interest in learning English. How do we enjoy learning English? Here are some tips to enjoy it.
◆Read
Read as much as you can in English. No matter what it is, from cartoons to British literature anything counts.
Naturally if you wish to develop, I would advise you to choose something that provides you a challenge. So renew your library pass, subscribe (预定) to your favorite English magazine or go online!
◆Immerse (耳濡目染)
3.Understanding British or American culture can be a part of language learning. There are a lot of expressions or situations that can be understood and remembered better if you know a couple of customs, behavioral patterns, books or poems.
It is always fascinating to realize that you understand a short story, a text or even longer pieces of art in English.
◆Share
Where and how, you might ask. Well there are many ways to do this. You can start your own blog in English-about your hobby, travel experiences or anything that interests you. If you don’t feel like writing, read foreigners’ blogs or articles and feel free to comment if you have a question! You can also try to find an online community that has the same interest as you where you can share your own ideas, thoughts and beliefs in English.
◆Dare
This usually seems to be the most difficult part, but you have to challenge yourself. If you find yourself in a situation where you have the change to use English, grab it!
You must, overcome your fears that you might speak incorrectly, and you can also ask your partner to correct you, 4.So whenever you travel or meet foreigners, don’t forget to speak as much as you can.
◆Relax
Never forget the power of relaxation! You don’t always have to force yourself to study if you are tired. You can also listen to some music, watch a movie or listen to an audio book (in English of course). It doesn’t sound too difficult, does it?
1. What should you do if you want to develop?2. How to relax yourself if you are tired according to the passage?
3. 将短文中划线的句子译成汉语。
4. 将短文中划线的句子译成汉语。
5. 请给短文拟一个适当的英文标题。
