1. What did Jason think of Karen’s food?
| A．Delicious. | B．Unhealthy. | C．Terrible. |
| A．Observe the bees. |
| B．Have some ice cream. |
| C．Study English slang. |
| A．By talking to natives. | B．By visiting the websites. | C．By starting an English corner. |
| A．Their favorite songs. | B．Online English courses. | C．Language learning. |
1.学习英语的重要性；
2.介绍自己学习英语的方法。
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Exploring English
Learning English is like beginning a fascinating journey.
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5 . Four Most Important Eye Expressions
The language of our eyes is one of the most powerful and useful tools of non-verbal (非语言的) communication.
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Researchers have long noticed that a sincere smile starts with our eyes. When we are sincerely happy, the skin around the corners of our eyes wrinkles (起皱纹). But a social, polite smile touches only our lips (嘴唇). The smile you are given is not in the eyes. For example, when a shop assistant smiles at you, offering help , you will immediately get the feeling that they are just trying to sell you something.
2. Shy eyes
People who avoid eye contact during a conversation are often considered as insincere. What does little or no eye contact mean then?
3. Friendly eyes
When you are carrying on a conversation, looking the speaker straight in the eyes sends a clear message to him:
4. “Shut” eyes
Covering the eyes for a long period of time sends a message that you are trying to block out something that you do not want to hear. For example, a man who is asked to work on the weekend may cover his eyes with his fingers as he answers, “No problem.”
| A．Empty eyes |
| B．Smiling eyes |
| C．Such behavior is seen with liars |
| D．You are listening to him carefully |
| E．Anything from shyness to nervousness |
| F．What his gestures are showing is that he is not happy about it at all |
| G．So it is important to learn how to read the body language of the eyes |
6 . Have you ever found yourself in a group of people with similar ways of thinking and interests to yours? They understand you. They really get you. They may even be wearing similar clothing to yours. We have a great expression for this: Birds of a feather flock together. This means people of the same kind or with the same tastes and interests often find each other.
We have many similar expressions, and many of them use the word “mind” or “brain.” If someone thinks like me, I can say we are like-minded. I can also say we are of the same mind. There is also something called a hive mind. In a beehive; the bees all work together to reach the same goal. People who are part of a hive mind have similar thoughts, ideas, and opinions.
If you are a spiritual kind of person, you can call them your kindred spirits (灵魂伴侣). If you are more of a science person, you can say you are on the same wavelength. And if you are a person who likes to make things, you can use the expression: cut from the same cloth. All these expressions mean the same thing — you feel a strong connection to someone and feel very similar to them.
We have another expression that can also be used in this situation. But we only use it when we have a similar idea with another person: Great minds think alike. If you often listen to VOA Learning English, you belong to a community of like-minded people: People who want to practice their English.
1. Which suits the saying “Birds of a feather flock together”?| A．Birds are always migrating in large groups. |
| B．Artists may spend time with other artists. |
| C．People who can fly tend to work together. |
| D．Birds in nature are well protected recently. |
| A．Words like mind or brain are popular. |
| B．Similar interests matter for people. |
| C．Working together helps reach goals. |
| D．People think and feel in similar ways. |
| A．Great minds think alike. | B．Cut from the same cloth. |
| C．On the same wavelength. | D．A powerful hive mind. |
| A．To explore words and expressions in English. |
| B．To illustrate the differences among people. |
| C．To prove English plays important roles in life. |
| D．To show keeping words in mind is important. |
7 . At the end of August this year I moved from London to a small town in Quebec, Canada, called Matane to work as an English teacher. Patience is a word that has appeared in many forms over the past two months.
I don’t see myself as being the most patient person in the world, but I was deeply impressed by my experience in the first week of teaching. I had just finished a discussion with two students and just as they were leaving the classroom, one of them turned back and said “Thank you for your patience.” That was an early reminder of the importance being patient as a teacher. Moreover, patience in the classroom can be the difference between building students’ confidence in a language and breaking down their confidence entirely. Being patient as a teacher means empathizing (共鸣) with students. It is not easy to learn a new language and allowing students to find their way will benefit them in the long term.
Living my life in French is not easy but the people of Quebec are very patient. Quebecers repeat things several times and they are more than happy to wait while I find the correct words to express myself. It’s a learning process, but with the patience of others the process is less frightening.
When I first arrived in Matane, I kept getting headaches from having to concentrate all the time due to the language. I had to keep reminding myself that it would take time, and two months later the headaches are a distant memory and my ears have become more used to the Quebecois accent. The key is to be patient with yourself. There, is no short cut to learning a language, but it will be worth it in the end.
1. Why did the author move to Quebec?| A．To learn French. | B．To see a doctor. | C．To visit a friend. | D．To teach English. |
| A．English. | B．French. | C．Spanish. | D．Russian. |
| A．Laugh loudly. | B．Speak quickly. | C．Wait patiently. | D．Think seriously. |
| A．It is difficult to make a living in France. |
| B．It is wrong to move from London to Quebec. |
| C．Being patient in learning a language is worth it. |
| D．Students should know the importance of patience. |
8 . We all have trouble remembering English words. How can we remember words?
Memorizing by using the rules of pronunciation
According to the characteristics of English, the pronunciation is combined with the letters to enhance the memory of the word. To memorize words is to use the English International Phonetic Alphabet.
Memorizing by changing letter combination
English words are based on a word, adding, subtracting, changing.
Comparison is a means to understand the objective world. Here is a comparative analysis of similar and different words to find out their similarities and differences to memorize them.
Memorizing by classification
It’s ideal to learn these words as a unit instead of just individually. This helps make them more memorable and accessible when you need to use them.
| A．English vocabulary is extremely rich |
| B．Memorizing by comparative vocabulary |
| C．Repetition can deepen the “trace” of memory |
| D．Changing a letter becomes another new word |
| E．It’s a symbolic system that marks English pronunciation |
| F．Let’s get into the tips for remembering words more easily |
| G．These methods are suitable for people who have plenty of time |
9 . Learning English can be fun and useful. However, it can also seem difficult sometimes. But be relaxed! We’ve got some top tips on how to learn English effectively.
Find a routine. Learning a language takes a lot of time and practice. Therefore, it helps if you have a routine when you are studying.
Connect with the culture. Understanding English is easier if you can understand the culture of those who natively speak it. If you’re particularly interested in British English, for example, you could learn about the culture and history of the UK.
Make mistakes. You won’t be perfect at English straightaway. All learners(and many native speakers!)make mistakes in English.
| A．Set a goal. |
| B．Read what you like. |
| C．Develop a fixed study habit. |
| D．This method helps you to stay motivated. |
| E．There are 19 native English-speaking countries. |
| F．These errors can help you learn and improve your English skills. |
| G．You should think about how long you can study for each day or week. |
1.推荐学习中文的方法(两种)。
2.推荐理由。
注意：
1.字数 100 词左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Mike,
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
