1 . There are many podcasts (播客) that teach English and you can listen to them anytime. Here is a list of some of the best podcasts that you must see.
Learn English Podcast
This podcast has three levels.The first is for beginners, the second is for intermediates (中级学生) and the third is for upper intermediates. If a person wants to learn Business English,then episodes are also made for him.Every podcast is short but very informative. Worksheets and vocabulary tasks are also included.
Speaking Broadly
This podcast is made for advanced learners. Explained through discussion and interviews, each episode has non-native English speakers and every recording also has expert feedback. You will see some common mistakes made by English learners and you can improve your English by learning from those mistakes.
The English We Speak
This podcast airs one episode daily and every episode is only three to four minutes, which talks about phrases and idioms.There are two people in each episode who communicate with each other. Whatever level you are,you will find it rewarding
Elementary Podcast
This podcast is mainly for beginners and intermediate level learners. The length of a podcast is around 25 minutes but you can pause it anytime and continue whenever you want. The hosts of each episode are different.
1. Which podcast provides exercises going with it?| A．Learn English Podcast. | B．Speaking Broadly. |
| C．The English We Speak | D．Elementary Podcast. |
| A．It records just expert speakers. | B．It aims at beginners. |
| C．It presents some typical mistakes. | D．It provides feedback from listeners. |
| A．They have the same length. | B．They are both interactive. |
| C．They share the same contents. | D．They are suitable for beginners. |
1.参加中文学习班；
2.看中文书刊，电视；
3.学唱中文歌曲；
4.交中国朋友。
注意：
1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Peter,
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3 . Four Best Online English Courses
Udemy: English for Beginners
This 77-hour course is among the bestselling courses. The design based on real need makes it easy to adapt to even the busiest schedules. It opens to students with no knowledge of the language. Learners will become good enough to speak clearly and confidently and understand the language well enough to follow movies and TV.
Price: $109
Time to complete: 20 weeks
Coursera: English for Career Development
Coursera is supported by the US Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs’ office of English learning. Coursera teaches English for business skills like job searching, resumes and interviewing. Learners can start at any time.
Price: $100
Time to complete: 40 weeks
Alison: English for Career Development
This self-paced (自定进度的) course takes a unique approach to teaching business English. English language learners learn the basics of searching, applying, and interviewing for jobs in the United States. Though all parts of the course are free, certification costs $30 and is available only to those who receive 80 percent or higher on their assessments (认证).
Price: Free
Time to complete: Self-paced
Perfectly Spoken: English for Daily Use
This course helps non-locals with the kinds of English used on the street and on vacation. It covers common expressions, such as what to say when meeting and greeting people, and how to express feelings. The course includes the language used when traveling, ordering at a restaurant, and during the United Kingdom holidays.
Price: $90
Time to complete: 36 weeks
1. How much should learners pay for Udemy?| A．$30. | B．$90. | C．$100. | D．$109. |
| A．They are free of charge. |
| B．They must be finished in 40 weeks. |
| C．They focus on business English. |
| D．They are suitable for pupils. |
| A．Perfectly Spoken. | B．Coursera. | C．Alison. | D．Udemy. |
1. Who is John?
| A．An expert teacher. |
| B．A university Spanish teacher. |
| C．An English teacher from a high school. |
| A．Writing. | B．Speaking. | C．Listening. |
| A．Sorry. | B．Foolish. | C．Pleased. |
| A．Retelling what they said. | B．Pretending to understand. | C．Escaping the conversation. |
5 . Anyone who has studied a foreign language knows how difficult it is to become really fluent.
Find a conversation partner
Try to find someone in your school who is a native speaker and ask him or her to meet with you regularly to have conversations in that language.
Watch TV
Try to find a foreign language TV station and watch often. At first the actors will seem to speak too quickly, but try to recognize a few words or phrases.
Go out and practice
If you are visiting a foreign country and trying to learn the language, you’ll want to take every chance to go out and practice.
| A．They actually became less fluent speakers. |
| B．Later it’ll become easier to follow the dialogues. |
| C．Any situation can be an interesting learning experience. |
| D．Are you trying to learn a new language in a foreign land? |
| E．Here are some suggestions to help you practice your language skills. |
| F．Each day make a habit of going to a place like a shop, restaurant or bank. |
| G．Talking to someone with whom you feel comfortable is a great way to get experience with actual usage. |
1. What is suggested by the speaker?
| A．Trying a learning app. |
| B．Taking a language course. |
| C．Going back into the classroom. |
| A．5. | B．4. | C．3. |
| A．All the lessons are free. |
| B．The contents are quite broad. |
| C．It slows down the sound of the videos. |
| A．The topics are very fascinating. |
| B．Learners can choose proper levels. |
| C．The videos can get anyone started quickly. |
| A．By talking to natives. |
| B．By viewing the websites. |
| C．By going to the English Corner. |
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注意:1.词数100左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Mark,
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10 . There are five keys to success in learning a foreign language.
Spend the time.
By far the most important factor is how much time you are immersed(浸入) in the language.
Listen and read every day.
Listen wherever you are on your MP3 player.
Build up your vocabulary, you’ll need lots. Start to notice words and how they come together as phrases. Learn these words and phrases through your listening and reading. Gradually you will be able to use them. Do not worry about how accurately you speak until you have accumulated plenty of words through listening and reading.
Take responsibility for your own learning.
If you do not want to learn the language, you won’t.
Do not worry about what you cannot remember, or can’t yet understand. It does not matter. You are learning and improving. The language will gradually become clearer in your brain, but this will happen on a schedule that you can’t control. So just make sure you spend enough time with the language. That is the greatest guarantee of success.
| A．Relax and make sure of the time spent with the language. |
| B．Focus on words and phrases. |
| C．Read what you are listening to. |
| D．Chat with others in the language on the Internet. |
| E．If you do want to learn the language, take control. |
| F．The more time you spend with the language, the faster you will learn. |
| G．There are hundreds of easy conversations for you to practice speaking. |
