When you are learning English, you find it not clever to put an English sentence, word for word, into your own language. Take the sentence “How do you do?” as an example. If you looked up each word in the dictionary, once at a time, what is your translation (翻译)? It must be a wrong sentence in your own language.
Languages do not just have different sounds; they are different in many ways. Its important to master(掌握)the rules for word order in the study of English, too. If the speaker puts words in a wrong order, the listener can’t understand his 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, but the meaning of the sentence doesn’t change. Let’s see the different between the two parts 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(精神实质) of the language and use it as the English speaker does.From the passage we know that __________when we are learning English.
| A.we shouldn’t put every word into our own language |
| B.we should look up every word in the dictionary |
| C.we need to put every word into our own language |
| D.we must read word by word |
The writer thinks it is ________ in learning English.
| A.difficult to understand different sounds |
| B.possible to remember the word order |
| C.important to master the rules in different ways |
| D.easy to master the rules for word order |
We can learn from the passage that _________ .
| A.the meaning of an English sentence always changes with the order of words |
| B.the order of words can never change the meaning of an English sentence |
| C.sometimes a different order of words has a different meaning |
| D.if the order of words is different, the meaning of the sentence must be different |
“She only likes apples.”____________.
| 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 doesn’t like apples.” |
Which is the best title(题目)for this passage?
| A.Different orders, different meanings. |
| B.How to speak English. |
| C.How to put English into our own language. |
| D.How to learn English. |
Suzy won an award in the USA for her popular talk show on TV. Her show is very popular so even people all over the world know it. Why is her show so popular? Because she cares about people and the world. She usually invites important people to her show to talk about some important issues that everyone cares about. And she is not afraid to fight with the bad things. One of her famous stories is about the "mad cow disease(疯牛病)". When Suzy learned that some businessmen(商人) sold bad beef and lied to people that the cows were without "mad cow disease", she got angry and worried. She didn't want people to get sick, so she told everyone in her show that she decided not to eat beef any more. She knew that people would follow her and the businessmen would be angry, but she was not afraid. She knew what was the right thing to do.Why is Suzy's show popular?
| A.Because people all over the world know her. |
| B.Because only important people go to her show. |
| C.Because she cares about the world. |
| D.Because her show is easy to watch. |
What does the underlined word "issues" mean?
| A.Shows. | B.Cows. | C.People. | D.Problems. |
Which is Right about Suzy?
| A.Fighting with others is her hobby |
| B.Talk shows make her famous |
| C.She never eats beef. |
| D.She hates businessmen. |
What do you think of Sue? She is .
| A.rude | B.happy | C.polite | D.brave |
A science book gives facts. Some science books tell us about animals. Some tell us about plants. Some tell us about outer space. This page tells us about animals.
Do you know that not only the fish but also some animals live in the sea? For example, the whale is not a fish. It can't breathe in the water. It swims in the water. But it comes up for air.
The blue whale is the world's biggest animal. There are other sea animals, too. One is called the dolphin. Dolphins need air to live. They breathe air, as whales do. Dolphins are very clever. They sometimes seem to speak to each other.
Many other animals live near the sea. Seals (海豹) and otters(水獭)love the sea. They swim and play there, They eat smaller fish and sea plants. Seals and otters have thick fur. The fur keeps them warm.The passage mainly tells us about _______.
| A.fishes | B.plants | C.science | D.sea animals |
Which of the sentences below is NOT true?
| A.The whale can swim in the sea like a fish. |
| B.The whale can breathe in the sea like a fish. |
| C.Both whales and dolphins are sea animals. |
| D.Seals and otters like living near the sea. |
What food do seals and otters like eating?
| A.Only smaller fish. | B.Only sea plants. |
| C.Smaller fish and sea plants. | D.Blue whales and dolphins |
Some sea animals can keep themselves warm because _______.
| A.they are big animals | B.they like playing in the sea |
| C.they have thick fur | D.they eat enough food every day |
APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT (求职申请)
Name: Harry Smith
Address: 2341 Maple Avenue Oakland, California, USA
Telephone Number: 564-2113
Work Experience
| Company |
Position (职位) |
Work You Did |
Dates You worked |
Yearly Pay |
Reason for Leaving |
| Greenfield High School |
English teacher |
Taught English |
2010-2012 |
$30,000 |
Got a job in California |
| Ames Bookstore |
Book seller |
Sold books |
2008-2010 |
$12,000 |
Got a job teaching in Massachusetts |
Where does Harry Smith live now?
| A.In Greenfield High School. | B.In California. |
| C.In Ames Bookstore. | D.In Massachusetts. |
From 2010 to 2012, Harry Smith got from his work .
| A.$12,000 | B.$30,000 | C.$ 24,000 | D.$60,000 |
Harry Smith left Ames Bookstore to work in in Massachusetts.
| A.a high school | B.a bookstore | C.a factory | D.a company |
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What makes a successful speech? First, you should have a good speech script (稿子) so that your ideas and language can attract people's attention. And some skills are necessary, too.
Here are some suggestions on giving great speeches:
◆Beat nerves
Try to get relaxed when making a speech. Practice your opening sentence three or more times. This will help make a sure start and a successful speech. When you stand on the stage, think of the audience as your family members and friends.
◆Keep it natural
Natural body languages will help your speech: smile, stand straight and look at the audience. Do not drop your head or play with a pen. Also, dressing yourself nicely will help the audience feel respected.
◆Pace and pause (节奏和停顿)
Pace and pause add color to your speech. Speak fast enough to keep people excited and slowly enough for people to fully understand you. After an important point, pause for a moment. It'll change the atmosphere (气氛)in the audience.
Tips on giving___ speeches
| Main tips |
Ways |
__ |
| Speech script |
Have good ideas and language. |
People's attention is |
| Suggested skills |
A: Practice opening sentence three times at B: Treat the |
A: This can give you a sure start. B: This can help youfeel |
| A: Smile, stand straight and look at the audience. B: |
A: These natural body languages will be __ B: The audience will feel respected. |
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| A: Speak fast enough sometimes and slowly enough other times. B: Pause after an |
A: People are kept excited and can understand you B; The atmosphere in the audience will be changed. |
When I was ten, my mother worked all day so I had to take care of my younger brother. At that time my little brother was about four years old and he missed mum all the time.
One day, after I had given him his dinner, he started crying for mum. He was so young and really needed mum. So I dressed him, put on his shoes, carried him on my back and walked out. Soon he fell asleep. About half an hour later, I found that he had lost a shoe while sleeping. I took him off my back and put him down. I knew we needed to find that shoe, for our mother couldn’t afford new shoes. We had to go back to find it, so I told my brother to wait right there. A man heard it and stopped me just before I walked off. He asked me, “You are leaving your brother here to find the shoe? What would you do if he is not here when you return?” I did not know how to answer that question. He continued, “It’s OK if you can’t find the shoe, but it is not OK to lose your brother.” Then he sent us to mum’s workplace by taxi.
My whole life I have depended on (依靠) the kindness of many strangers, I feel regretful that I cannot find them and say thank you. I do not even remember what the man’s face looked like, but he taught me a lesson—people are more important than things.Why did the younger brother cry for his mother?
| A.Because he was hungry. | B.Because he missed his mother. |
| C.Because he wanted to sleep. | D.Because he wanted to play outside. |
What does the underlined word “regretful” in the last paragraph mean?
| A.Sorry | B.Happy | C.Excited | D.Angry |
What did the man mean by saying “It’s OK if you can’t find the shoe, but it is not OK to lose your brother.”?
| A.People are more important than things. |
| B.Things are more important than people. |
| C.Both the shoe and your brother are important. |
| D.The shoe is more important than your brother. |
According to the passage, which word can best describe the man?
| A.Rude. | B.Funny. | C.Silly. | D.Kind. |