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Everyone knows that the Frenchmen are romantic, the Italians are fashionable and the Germans are serious．Are these just stereotypes or is there really such a thing as national character? And if there is, can it affect how a nation succeed or fail?
At least one group of people is certain that it can．A recent survey of the top 500 entrepreneurs （企业家） in the UK found that 70% felt that their efforts were not appreciated by the British public．Britain is hostile （敌意的） to success, they said．It has a culture of jealousy（嫉妒）．Jealousy is sometimes known as the “green – eyed monster” and the UK is its home．
Scientists at Warwich University in the UK recently tested this idea．They gathered a group of people together and gave each an imaginary amount of money．Those given a little were given the chance to destroy the large amount of money given to others – but at the cost of losing their own．Two thirds of the people tested agreed to do this．
．But there is also opposite evidence．The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development recently reported that the UK is now the world’s fourth largest economy．That is not bad for people who are supposed to hate success．People in the UK also work longer hours than anyone else in Europe．So the British people are not lazy, either．
“It is not really success that the British dislike,” says Carey Cooper, a professor of management at the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology．“It’s people using their success in a way that seems proud or unfair or which separates them from their roots．”
They set out to do things in their way．They work long hours．By their own efforts they become millionaires．．It hardly seems worth following their example．If they were more friendly, people would like them more．And more people want to be like them．

A．This seems to prove that the entrepreneurs were right to complain．

B．The one who owns most money in the end is the winner．

C．As a result, the survey said, entrepreneurs were “unloved, unwanted and misunderstood．”

D．It is not true that British people are born jealous of others` success．

E．Some were given a little, others a great deal．
F．But instead of being happy they complain that nobody loves them．
G．Perhaps it is the entrepreneurs who are the problem．

Does this situation seem familiar to you? Your English is progressing well, the grammar is now familiar, the reading comprehension is no problem, and you are speaking quite fluently. ________
First of all, remember that you are not alone. Listening is probably the most difficult job for almost all learners of English as a foreign language. _______ What you need to do is to find listening resources. The Internet is really a useful tool for English students. You can download The Real Player from Real Media.com. The Real Player allows you to use the Internet like a radio station.
Once you have begun to listen on a regular basis, you might still be frustrated (受阻) by limited understanding. ________
Here is some of the advice I give my students:
• Accept the fact that you are not going to understand everything.
• Stay relaxed when you do not understand, and try listening to the material for more times.
• Do not translate everything into your native language.
• _______ Don't concentrate on detail until you have understood the main ideas.
• Listen to something you enjoy.
I remember the problems I had in understanding spoken German when I first went to Germany. In the beginning, when I didn't understand a word, I insisted on translating it in my mind. _______ Then, after the first six months, I discovered two extremely important facts. Firstly, translating creates a barrier between the listener and the speaker. Secondly, most people repeat themselves constantly. By remaining calm, I noticed that even if I didn’t pay much attention I could usually understand what the speaker had said.

A．What should you do?

B．But listening is a problem for most of the beginners!

C．However, after several weeks, I got used to the grammar rules.

D．The most important thing is to listen as often as possible.

E．This method usually resulted in confusion.
F．Listen for the general idea of the conversation.
G．But you can’t follow a native English speaker at all!

Good morning everyone! Today I want to talk about how to deal with our children’s homework. As we know, homework is a great way for children to develop learning skill. So as parents, you should pay attention to it.
_______________
Avoid having your child do homework with the television on or in places with different noises, such as people coming and going.
Make sure your child has all the materials he needs.
Ask your child if special materials will be needed for some subjects and get them in advance.____________.
Help your child use time properly.
Tell them not to watch TV unless they finish their homework in time. ___________Don’t let your child leave homework until just before bedtime.
When your child asks for help, provide guidance（提供指导）, not answers.
Giving answers means your child will not learn the material. ____________At the same time, you should keep in touch with teachers, which shows your child that the school and home are a team.
_______________
If your child has been successful in homework and is working hard, celebrate that success with a special event to make him happy.
I am sure your child will be interested in doing homework if you take my advice.
Thank you!

A．Praise （表扬）progress in homework.

B．Tell your child how important homework is.

C．Make sure your child has a quiet place to do homework.

D．For example, you should buy some paper, pencils, dictionaries and so on when you do some shopping.

E. Make a set time each day for doing homework
F. Be positive about homework.
G. Too much help is bad for your child’s study.

阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Agent: What is with you, madam? You look pale and anxious.
Jane: Oh, my God ! My luggage got lost just now.
Agent: Take it easy. Would you please describe it detail ? I will try to help you.
Jane: Thank you. I have just been to the cafe, I put my luggage under the table. Then I(order) a coffee when I was waiting for the train. When I finished drinking, I found my suitcase (go).
Agent: I feel sorry to hear that. Or perhaps someone just picked up the wrong case.
Jane: I can’t believe it. It is(possible)!
Agent: Will you please leave your name and your address here? We will make an attempt (find)the suitcase for you.
Jane: How long does it take?
Agent: Sorry, I haveidea. Will you please wait here for a while? We are going to extend your ticket to the next train, only by this means you have enough time to find your luggage.
Jane: Anyway,(sound) a better choice. I have to wait for a while and have a try.

___You probably think you will never be a top student. This is not necessarily so ,however. Anyone can become a better student if he or she wants to. Here is how.
Plan your time carefully.
When planning your week, you should make a list of things that you have to do. After making the list，you should make a schedule of your time. First arrange your time for eating, sleeping, dressing, etc. Then decide a good, regular time for studying.__ _ A weekly schedule may not solve all the problems, but it will force you to realize what is happening to your time.
Find a good place to study.
Look around the house for a good study area. Keep this place, which may be a desk or simply a corner of your room, free of everything but study materials. No games, radios or TV！When you sit down to study，concentrate on the subject.
Make good use of your time in class.
___ Good listening habit in class means less work later. Taking class notes will help you remember what the teacher says.
Study regularly.
When you get home from schools, go over your notes. Review the important points that your teacher has mentioned in class. If you know what your teacher is going to discuss the next day, read the material._ _ If you do these things regularly，the material will become more meaningful, and you will remember it longer.
 Develop a good attitude towards the tests.
The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject. They help you to remember your new knowledge. The world won't end if you don't pass a test, so don't be overly worried.
___ You will probably discover many others after you have tried these.

A．There are other methods that might help you with your studying.

B．Don't forget to set aside enough time for entertainment.

C．Take advantage of class time to listen to everything the teacher says.

D．No one can become a top student unless he or she works hard.

E．Maybe you are an average student.
F．Make full use of class time to take notes of what the teacher says in class.
G．This will help you understand the next class.