[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?
2 . 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?
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?
4 . 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。
Many students have problems with grammar, speaking or writing when preparing for tests, but vocabulary is the most common one. Maybe we can make it if we can get some new ways to remember new words. One way you can have a try is “structured reviewing”.
What is “structured reviewing”? It means continuous (持续的) reviewing of what we have learned in order to better understand it. We all agree that people forget information they have learned if they don’t review it in time.
I used to hate new English words. I became even angry when I lost points because of the words. But there was no use: new words couldn’t be avoided. So, I changed my ways of remembering the words. I review them in time. It seems to work well. Frank |
How do we use it? Learn five new words every day. We can learn five different sentences with a new word in each sentence. On the first day in the early morning, we can write them down a few times while reading them aloud so that we can remember them. Moreover, we need to review them six times a day, including after the first lesson, after lunch at the school and after dinner.
On the second day in the early morning, we get over the first day’s sentences. Then we learn five new sentences with five new words just as we did the day before.
For each day’s sentences, after we have reviewed them for five continued days, we just need to review them once a week. Then once a month. Through his method, we have stored them in our long-term memory and will never forget them.
Steps of “Structured Reviewing” Remember five sentences with new words— 3 —review them once a day for 5 days—review them once a week-review them once a month. |
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Result of using this method. Many of us usually learn isolated words from the word list in our textbook, so we often write sentences with mistakes because we don’t know how to use the words. We should make up our own sentences with new words. In this way, we can remember the new words better than those who learn the words separately and silently.
1. What is the most common problem when students prepare for tests?2. Why does the writer mention (提及) Frank’s experience?
3. What is the second step of “structured reviewing” in the chart?
4. How can we better remember and use the new words?
5. What any other way do you often use to learn new words?
6 . Many students ask Diana, the language Doctor, for advice about how to improve their English. Here are three basic questions.
The first question is about understanding English films and songs. Lin Tao from Hubei wrote, “I like watching English films and listening to English songs, but I don’t understand very much. What can I do?”
Watching films and listening to songs are great ways to learn English! Watch and listen several times, and guess the meaning of the new words. Each time you will learn something new. I also advise you to talk about the films or songs with your friends.
The second question is about speaking. Wang Fan from Jilin wrote, “Our school has a teacher from the US. I am shy and I am afraid to speak to her. What should I do?”
You can say, “Hello! How are you?” “Do you like China?” These are good ways to start a conversation. And before you begin, you should smile at her! Remember this: Do not be shy. Just try.
The third question is about vocabulary. Zhang Lei from Anhui wrote, “I write down new words, but I forget them quickly. How can I remember them?”
Do not worry. It is natural to forget new words! I suggest you write four or five words a day on pieces of paper and place them in your room. Read the words when you see them, and try to use them.
1. How many questions are mentioned in this passage?2. What problem does Lin Tao have?
3. According to Diana, what should Lin Tao do when meeting new words?
4. If you always forget new words, what should you do after reading the passage?
5. Do you have any other questions about learning English? (至少写一条)
A good book can teach you many things. It can open your eyes and clear your minds. It is important and necessary to get into a good reading habit. Here are some ways to develop it.
Plan your time
You should read English for 30 minutes every day. When time is set, nothing can change it. For example, make it a habit to read before breakfast or lunchtime.
Always carry a book
Wherever you go, take a book with you. When you leave the house, make sure that you always carry a good book as well as your school things. Remember that a book always stays with you.
Have a library card
Have a library card and you can read as many good books as possible in the library. Make it a weekly trip to the library. This helps you spend less money on books.
Put it online
One of the best ways to develop a good reading habit is to put some e-books into your net disc (网盘) and share them with your friends. Ask your friends and family to feel your joy or sadness and offer you suggestions.
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I can speak 10 languages (语言), so I know the benefits (益处) of speaking more than one language. We must change the five wrong ideas about language learning.
Language learning is difficult.
If you don’t want to learn a language, it is difficult. Learning a language takes time, but is not difficult. You need to listen and read. Soon you will enjoy speaking another language.
You have to have a gift (天赋) or learning languages
No, you don’t. Anyone who wants to can learn. In Sweden and Holland most people speak more than one language. Not all of them have such a gift. Attitude (态度) is very important for language learning.
You have to live in foreign countries
Some immigrants (移民) to the US may speak poor English. But many people in other countries can speak good English. Where you live is not important. Practice makes good speakers.
Only children can learn another language well
You’re wrong. Because adults (成年人) know more words of their mother language and know more ways to learn, they are better language learners than children.
I would love to learn but I don’t have the time
When you are doing things around the house or going for a walk, you can practise listening on your iPod. 15 or 30 minutes a day will be OK. If you really want to learn, you will find the time.
| Wrong ideas | The writer’s |
| Too difficult | Much listening and reading makes language learning |
| You must have a good attitude to language learning. | |
| Not living | People in other countries can also speak English |
| Too | Adults know more words and more ways, |
| Having no time | You can learn a language when you are doing |
【1】 I often hear some students say English is difficult, and it gives them a headache. So they can’t learn it well. But English is very easy for me. I’m good at it. I’m very glad to tell you something about how I study English.
【2】First, I think taking an interest in English is very important. When I was in Grade One, we had a new subject—English. It was fresh to me. I was interested in it, so I worked hard at it. Soon we had an English exam and I got a very good mark. How happy I was! Since then, I have been learning English harder and harder. Our English teacher often taught us English songs, and the songs sounded nice. I often think ①________ interesting English is!
【3】Second, English is a foreign language. I should learn it well in the following ways: listen to the teacher carefully, speak bravely, read aloud and have a good vocabulary. Then practice again and again, never be tired. And. I also have a good habit: whenever I have a question, I must make it clear by ② ________ our English teacher for help. How happy I am when I understand it!
【4】Besides, I often read English stories, jokes and easy novels. From these I know English is not only interesting, but also useful. They help me understand a lot of things. So to do more reading is an important way to learn English well.
【5】And I also do some exercises from our workbooks, and I often ③________ English diaries. English has become a close friend of mine.
【6】Now I have learned English for more than two years. I am always the first in our class. At last, I hope every student can learn English well.
1. What should you do first if you want to learn English well according to the writer? (Please answer no more than 10 words. )2. How long has the writer learned English? (Please answer no more than 8 words. )
3. What is the best title of the passage?
4. Fill in each blank with one proper word.
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5. Translate the underlined sentence into Chinese.
6. Do you think how to learn English well?
Some people learn English easily. Others may not. How can you help yourself learn English? I think there are (A) ________ways to make learning English a little easier and more interesting.
First, you should build up confidence. If you believe that you can learn, you will learn. When you read or listen to something, maybe you can’t understand it at all. (B)不要担心。You can use a dictionary to help you. You can ask your teacher or friends to help you. Do not be afraid of making mistakes. (C) You can learn from mistakes.
Second, practice using English. For example, write a diary in English every day. (D) You can write better. Speak English whenever you can. You may practice (E) ________your friends after class. Then you can speak better. Remember the famous saying, “Practice makes perfect.” The more you practice using English, the better you’ll learn it.
1. 在文中(A)和(E)的空白处填入适当的单词：2. 将文中画线部分(B)译成英语：
3. 将文中画线部分(C)译成汉语：
4. 将文中画线部分(D)改写为同义句： You will be
5. 写出能点明文章主旨的句子：
