Some people learn a second language easily. Other people have trouble learning a new language. How can you help yourself learn a new language, such as English? There are several ways to make learning English easier and more interesting.
The first step is to feel confident about learning English. If you believe that you can learn well, you will learn well. Be patient. You don’t have to understand everything all at once. It is natural to make mistakes when you learn something new. We can learn from our mistakes. In other words, do not worry about taking risks.
The second step is to practice your English. For example, keep a diary or make notes every day. You will be used to writing in English, and you will feel comfortable expressing your ideas in English After several weeks, you will see’ that your writing is improving. In addition, you must speak English every day. You can practice with your classmates outside class. You will all make mistakes, but gradually you will become comfortable communicating in English
The third step is to keep a record of your language learning. You can write this in your diary. After each class, think about what you did. Did you answer a question correctly? Did you understand something the teacher explained? Perhaps the lesson was difficult, but you tried to understand it. Write these achievements in your diary.
You must have confidence about learning English and believe that you can do it. It’s important to practice every day and make a record of your achievements. You will enjoy learning English, and you will have more confidence in yourself.
| Main idea: How to be a successful English 46________? |
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| Step 1 |
Feel confident about English |
47________ in yourself and you will make it. Don’t be 48________ of making mistakes. |
| Step 2 |
49________ your English |
To 50______ your writing, form a good 51________ of keeping a diary or making notes. To communicate well in English, speak English as much as 52__________ |
| Step 3 |
53________ your language. |
Think about your 54________ in the English class Write your achievements in you diary. |
| Conclusion: Confidence, belief and practice are equally 55_________ in English learning. |
"Dear Grandpa Guo, we are losing our childhoods! Please help us!"
Guo Chuanjie, a famous scientist, received a letter from a Beijing primary school student. The student said that many Chinese kids have to take extra classes on weekends in order to enter key middle schools. The kid hoped more people would hear his voice with Guo’s help.
Guo is a member of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC,中国人民政治 协商会议). Last month the CPPCC members met in Beijing. They are from all walks of life - scientists, businesspeople, doctors, artists and athletes. They give proposals (提案) on the country’s important issues(问题) to make our country better. For the Beijing student’s letter, Guo read it in front of Yuan Guiren, China’s Minister of Education (教育部部长), during a CPPCC meeting.
According to Xinhua, there were 5,762 proposals in all. Many of the proposals were about problems like housing prices, heavy traffic and food safety, which were related to people’s daily lives. Some proposals were about teenagers. For example, singer Han Hong suggested that the government should deal with people who traffic(拐卖) children.
As usual, proposals will be given to relative departments (相关部门) after the meetings. For example, Guo’s proposal was handed to the Ministry of Education. The departments will consider the proposals carefully and see if they can be carried out in the future. The primary school student thought ____________ with Guo’s help.
| A．children were losing their childhoods |
| B．he didn’t have to take extra classes |
| C．more people would hear his voice |
| D．he could enter key middle school |
Many of the proposals were about problems except ____________ according to the passage.
| A．housing prices | B．heavy traffic | C．food safety | D．scientific research |
After the CPPCC meetings, Guo’s proposal ____________.
| A．was given to other members of the meeting | |
| B．was sent to the primary school student | |
| C．was handed to the Ministry of Education | D．was returned to himself |
Which of the following sentences is NOT TURE?
| A．A primary school student wrote a letter to a famous scientist, Guo Chuanjie. |
| B．Guo Chuanjie went to Beijing for the CPPCC meetings last month. |
| C．Guo Chuanjie read the student’s letter during a meeting. |
| D．Guo Chuanjie wrote a letter to the Ministry of Education. |
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Sunny English Club is for ____________
| A．nurses | B．policemen | C．businessmen | D．students |
One can get free examinations in Health Centre if he is ____________.
| A．9 | B．17 | C．67 | D．73 |
If you are interested in the life offish, you should go to ____________.
| A．Health Centre | B．Ocean Museum | C．Sunny English Club | D．16 Yong Le Street |
Jack is an English student. He always stays at home for his holidays. But last winter he thought, “I have never left the country. All my friends have been to Germany. They like it very much. So this year I’m going there for my holiday.”
First he went to Berlin and stayed in a small hotel for a few days. One morning he went out for a walk. In his country people drive on the left, but in Germany they drive on the right. Jack forgot about this, and while he came to a busy street, a bike knocked him down.
Jack lay on the ground for a few seconds and then he sat up and said, “Where am I?” An old man was selling maps at the side of the street. He quickly came to Jack and said, “Maps of the city, Sir? “Jack is a(n) _____________.
| A．German student | B．American student |
| C．English student | D．French student |
Jack went to Germany ____.
| A．to visit his friends | B．to see his parents |
| C．to drive a car | D．to spend his holidays |
In Germany people drive ____.
| A．on the right | B．on the left | C．in the middle | D．in the air |
What happened to Jack one morning?
| A．He lost his way. | B．A bike knocked him down. |
| C．His car broke down. | D．He didn’t find his hotel. |
When Jack said “Where am I ? “ What did the old man think?
| A．He thought Jack was hurt. |
| B．He thought Jack wanted to go home. |
| C．He thought Jack wanted something to eat. |
| D．He thought Jack wanted a map. |
| Accident Report Form |
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| Accident |
A car hit a tree. Four people were in the car. |
| Weather condition |
There was a heavy rain. |
| Cause |
The driver named Li Jun drank too much. |
| Date of call |
March 20th, 2008 |
| Time of call |
8:30 p.m. |
| Name of caller |
A man called Zhang Wei. (He was taking a walk there at that time.) |
| Place |
Zhongshan Road, Nanjing |
| Conditions of victims (受害者) |
Mr. Green hurt his head. Mrs. Green hurt her left leg. Their daughter felt frightened. Their dog died. |
| Action |
Policemen arrived at 8:40 p.m. and sent the victims to Gulou Hospital at 8:45 p.m. |
What time did Zhang Wei call the police?
| A．At 8:30 a. m. | B．At 8:30 p. m. | C．At 8:40 p. m. | D．At 8:45 p. m. |
How many people were there in the cars?
| A．One. | B．Two. | C．Three. | D．Four. |
Whose left leg was hurt?
| A．Mrs. Green’s. | B．Their daughter’s. | C．Mr. Green’s. | D．Their dog’s. |
What was the weather like that day?
| A．It was sunny. | B．It was snowy. | C．It was cloudy. | D．It was rainy. |
Which of the following is TRUE?
| A．The car hit a wall. |
| B．The accident happened on Zhongshan Road in Beijing. |
| C．The driver drank too much. |
| D．The policemen arrived half an hour later and sent the victims to the hospital. |
What’s your favorite weather? Do you like sunny or rainy days? Many people like sunny days a lot. They don’t like rain. They think rain makes them feel sad. During a long vacation,they like going to the beach to enjoy the sunshine（阳光）. Sunshine makes them feel very good and happy.
I like sunshine very much,but I also enjoy rain. I enjoy the sound （声音）of rain. It makes me feel quiet. On rainy days,I like listening to music and reading books,or just looking athe rain and daydreaming.(做白日梦) When you daydream,you don’t think about other things. I think it’s a good way to relaxwhen it rains.
Sunshine can make one run around and rain can make one quiet, so I hope you can feel happy ,rain or shine.Many people don’t like rain because it makes them feel __________.
A. happy B.sad Ctired D.relaxingThe writer enjoys the sound of _______.
| A．rain | B．snow | C．wind | D．cloud |
We don’t think about other things when we _______.
A.sing B. dance C.daydream DshopSunshine can make people ________.
| A．quiet | B．run around | C．relaxed | D．sad |
The writer thinks daydreaming is a good way torelax when it ______.
| A．snows | B．shines | C．rains | D．winds |