Many students ask for advice about improving (提高) their English. There are three basic(基本的) questions.
The first question is about real English. Li Hao from Hubei wrote, “I enjoy watching English films and listening to real English songs. But it takes a long time. What do you think?”
This is a great way to learn English! Talk about the film or song with your friends, and guess the meaning of the new words. Just enjoy yourself!
The second question is about speaking. Sam, from Suzhou wrote, “Our school has a foreign teacher. But I'm shy and can’t speak to her. What should I do?”
When I visit China, lots of people in the street say, “Hello! How are you? Where are you from? Do you like China?” These are good questions to start a talk. Many people are shy when they speak English, so before you begin, take a deep breath and smile! Smiling always helps.
The third question is about vocabulary. Oliver, from Anhui wrote, “I want to remember all the new words. I write them down, but I forget them quickly. What should I do?”
Try to remember eight or ten words a day. Write them on pieces of paper and place them in your bedroom. Say the words when you see them, and change them every day. And when you’re shopping, how about counting the English words, or saying the English names for everything you see?
How many basic questions do the students often ask?
A.Two. | B.Three | C.Four. | D.Five. |
What should you do if you are shy to speak English?
A.Watch English films. |
B.Write down the words first. |
C.Listen to real English songs. |
D.Take a deep breath and smile before you begin. |
What’s the best title of this passage?
A.How to learn English. |
B.Talking about English films. |
C.Advice about English writing. |
D.The way of beginning an English talk. |
Which isn’t a good way to learn English?
A.Listening to English songs. |
B.Practising English with a foreigner in the street. |
C.Sitting in your bedroom to remember words. |
D.Saying the English names for everything you see. |
Studying makes you tired? What do you do with the worries and relax (放松)yourself? Here is some advice. It may bring happiness to you.
1. Rest at weekends
Weekends are time for a rest. After a week’s hard work, weekends are the best time for you to relax yourself. Having a good sleep is a good idea. Besides, good sleep makes sure of your study.
2. Cry out
If you feel sad, don’t try to hide your feelings. Crying out may help reduce(减少) your sadness.
3. Keep a diary
You can write down all that you want to say. That’s a great way to think about and remember life. You can do it on paper or on computers.
4. Enjoy a big meal
It’s not a good idea for a student to lose weight, so you don’t need to eat less food. When you feel sad, enjoy a big meal. Eating delicious food will make you feel good.
5. Join in activities
Having a party is great fun. Going out with friends for a trip will make you happy. And it will also bring you a good sleep.How many pieces of advice can we find in the passage?
A.Four. | B.Five. | C.Six. | D.Seven. |
What can bring you a good sleep?
A.Crying out. | B.Keeping a diary. |
C.Enjoying a big meal. | D.Joining in activities. |
The passage is mainly for _____________.
A.students | B.parents | C.teachers | D.Workers |
The Sweetest Sight
I was in the most beautiful city in the world, yet I only wanted home.
It was an amazing week for my husband and me—the trip of a lifetime. Months ago, when my husband told me that he would have a meeting in London, I told him my wish to go to Europe together with him. Then we asked his mother to look after our two children and started off.
During the week’s time, we visited London and Paris—as much as we could, Big Ben, the Eiffel Tower and so on. All these were beautiful places we expected to see before. We really had a fantastic time.
On our last night in Paris, after we enjoyed the night sight of the Eiffel Tower, my husband called home. His mother answered the phone. In a second, my husband’s face fell and looked so worried. I could feel there was something bad.
“What’s wrong?” I asked.
He didn’t answer and went on to listen. A few minutes later, he said sadly to me that Tony, our seven-year-old son, fell down from his bike and broke his leg. He must be sent to hospital at once.
At that moment, Paris suddenly lost its charm(魅力).
“I don’t want to be here! I shouldn’t be here! I should be home with my kids!”
We hurried back to our hotel and then to the airport…
Finally, we got home. We rushed into our children’s bedroom. Seeing our two children, I suddenly understood the truth: There is no sweeter sight in the world than our children’s faces that greet us at home.Who went to the Europe countries?
A.The writer. | B.Her husband. |
C.All her family members. | D.The writer and her husband. |
How did they play in Europe?
A.They had a good time there. |
B.They visited only a few small places. |
C.They didn’t enjoy the sights there. |
D.They only stayed in the hotel. |
What happened to her family during their stay in Europe?
A.Their two children were ill. |
B.Their mother was ill in hospital. |
C.Their son fell off his bike and broke his leg. |
D.Everything was all right. |
What can we learn from the article?
A.The sweetest sight in the world is from family members. |
B.There are no interesting places in the world. |
C.We should stay at home instead of going out. |
D.One family should have only one child. |
Tom was a college (大学)student. He often made excuses not to attend classes. Also he spent much of his free time playing computer games. He never went to the library to study.
How time flew! At the end of the term, there was an important thing—the final exam(考试). He was afraid of it. “What should I do?” Tom walked up and down in the room the day before the exam. He was so nervous. Suddenly, he thought of an idea.
The next morning, Tom went into the exam room very early. He found a young man and took a seat next to him. “Hey you!” Tom greeted. “What?” The young man asked.
“Can you help me?” Tom said politely. “Please let me copy your paper during the exam.” When hearing his words, the young man just smiled but said nothing.
When the bell rang, the young man stood up and came to the front, saying “It is the time for the final exam. Now I will hand out the papers to all of you and collect them in one hour.” Tom sat there with his mouth wide open.Tom walked up and down in the room the day before the exam because_________________.
A.he liked studying in the library |
B.he wanted to take exercise |
C.he was worried about the coming exam |
D.he was waiting for somebody |
When Tom studied in college, _________________.
A.he studied very hard |
B.he didn’t always attend classes |
C.he spent little of his free time on computer games |
D.he always went to the cinema |
What did Tom want to do the early next morning?
A.He wanted to take the front seat. |
B.He asked the other one to let him copy the paper |
C.He would like to finish his paper carefully |
D.He wanted to be polite to others. |
阅读表达。(每个答语不得多于6个词)
Mr Smiths has two sons. One is seven years old, and the other is five. One morning during the holiday, when Mr Smiths is cleaning the car, his younger son came and asks him for some money for sweets.
“Sweets are bad for your teeth,” Mr Smiths said, “Take these two oranges, and give one to your brother.”
One orange is even bigger than the other, and as the small boy likes oranges very much, he keeps the bigger one and gives his brother the smaller one. When the other boy saw that, he said, “It is selfish(自私的) to take the bigger one for yourself. If father gives me oranges, I will give you the bigger one.”
“I know you will,” answered his brother, “That’s why I take the bigger one.”When does the story happen?
______________________________________________________________.What is Mr Smiths doing then(那时)?
______________________________________________________________.What does the younger boy ask for?
______________________________________________________________.Does the younger boy get what he asks his father for?
______________________________________________________________.Who got the bigger orange, the younger boy or his brother?
______________________________________________________________
Would you like to visit Britain one day? Our country would like to welcome you! Overseas travel can be expensive. But there are ways of visiting Britain cheaply. We hope that we can give you some good ideas.
When to come? If you can avoid (避免) the busy months—July and August ,your visit may be cheaper. There will be smaller numbers of visitors. British weather is pleasant from April to the end of September. Of course, you can visit it in winter, but it is often dark by 4 p. m. Many places, such as large houses and castles (城堡), are closed early in winter. However, if you are interested in museums, art galleries or theatres, winter may be a good time to visit.
Be prepared. If you are a student, it’s a good idea to apply for (申请) an International Student Identity Card (身份证).With this card, you can save a lot of money. You can get the card from your local student travel office, and you can also call (44)-08708-413224 to get it. To get the card, you need to show that you are a student, get a passport photo, and pay a little money.Which is the most popular time for visitors to Britain?
A.July and August | B.The winter season |
C.From April to September | D.The vacation season. |
What’s the weather like in winter in Britain?
A.There is lots of snow. | B.The daytime is short. |
C.It's neither hot nor cold. | D.The weather is pleasant. |
If you are a student with an International Student Identity Card ________.
A.you have to prove you're a student |
B.you will pay less money for your trip. |
C.you can call (44)-08708-413224 for help. |
D.you must apply for a trip from the student travel office |
The writer of this article is ________.
A.a German | B.a Chinese |
C.an Englishman | D.an American |
This passage is mainly about ________.
A.when to visit Britain |
B.why to take a trip to Britain |
C.what to do and see in Britain |
D.how to travel cheaply in Britain |