In order to know a foreign language thoroughly, four things are necessary. Firstly, we must understand the language when we hear spoken. Secondly, we must be able to speak it ourselves correctly with confidence and without hesitation.
, we must be able to read the language, and fourthly, we must be able to write it. We must be able to make sentences that are grammatically correct.
There is no easy way to success language learning.
good memory is a great help, but it is not enough only
(memorize)rules from a grammar book. It is not much use learning by heart long lists of words and their
(mean), studying the dictionary and so on. We must learn by using the language.
we are satisfied with only a few rules we have memorized, we are not really learning the language. Learn through use is a good piece of
(advise) for those
are studying a new language. Practice is important. We must practise speaking and
(write) the language whenever we can.
The club in my town is an _ (organize) very popular _
___ young people. I have been _
_ member of it for four years now and I’ve taken part in a lot of interesting projects. These include fun activities such as holiday camps and discos. We have organized sports competitions and we have even made a video._
_it isn’t all just enjoyment; we _
(start) doing social work to help people in our neighborhood. We have organized activities for small children during the holidays. We have also formed a special support group to help young people stop _
_(smoke)! We are _
(extreme) proud of the most recent group we have created. It organizes regular visits to the local old people’s home. The old people, __
_ were very excited by our visit, told us their personal stories. We sang songs and played games with them and had tea together. Some of
_were in poor health and were very unhappy. After this visit, my friends and I decided to do whatever we can
(help) improve the quality of their lives.
Nowadays, almost everyone ___（realize）that smoking is
___（harm）to people’s health．Sometimes it
______ causes fire．
In China, about 38% of the people smoke．Every year, they smoke millions of packets of ______．It’s bad news for the health of nation．
It’s known that smoking can cause different kinds of disease．Every year, many people die ___ these illnesses, such as lung and throat cancers．It also costs the government much money to look
___ these sick people．Smoking is also harmful to those
____ don’t smoke,
_____（especial）to children and women．
In a word, smoking is no good．_____ you want to smoke, just think of those who suffer from diseases
____ the fires that destroy people’s lives and properties!
Eric Clapton is one of the most (success) rock stars of all time. He has sold millions of copies of his records
has appeared in concerts all over the world.
Clapton was born in 1945 in a small town, is near London. When he was only two years old, his mother left him. Eric was brought
by his grandparents. Until he was nine he believed that they were his parents and it was
terrible shock when he found out that they weren't. But his grandparents treated him well. They paid for him
(go) to art college.
Eric had already become interested in music and he started playing the guitar in bars and clubs.
Clapton first became famous when he started a group (call) Cream. Not only
he play the guitar and sing but also he could write excellent songs. But while on stage he was the brilliant guitar-playing superstar, his private life was falling apart.
his marriage broke off, he started taking drugs.
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Jimmy: Alice, how was your journey to the countryside?
Alice: Wonderful. We (enjoy) beautiful sights and food in the country.
Jimmy: Food? Did you have big dinner in the countryside? What have you had?
Alice: It was not a big dinner at all, there were a lot of foods which only can be eaten in the local place, such
some wild vegetables.
Jimmy: Oh, I see. Did you do anything ?
Alice: Yes. We got well with the villagers and sent pens and books we carried to the poor students.
Jimmy: That is really great! I think they must study harder with your help.
Alice: It is far from enough. (actual), I felt a little sad as soon as I saw the joy on the children who got the pens and books.
Jimmy: Why do you have this kind of feeling?
Alice: As far as I am (concern), these things are nothing for the children who live in our city.
Jimmy: You are right. We can do more for the children living in that area.
Alice: Yes. Many of us who went to the place (plan) to give more help to the children.
Jimmy: Can you tell me what you are going to do?
Alice: We are going to buy a number of books and donate（捐赠）to the local school.
Jimmy: It is a good idea. I am entirely willing to join you.
Alice: It’s very kind of you.
A Bite of China（舌尖上的中国）, a mouth-watering documentary television series, (gain) worldwide popularity since it was aired on CCTV. It is not only its vivid pictures but also its deep significance of traditional Chinese food cultures
makes it a real hit.
This popular weekly program（broadcast) at 10:40pm on each Friday,
（last)50minutes. There are many reasons leading to its great
（succeed).
watching A Bite of China, not only can you enjoy many different traditional Chinese dishes of different regions but also you can have a better knowledge of splendid Chinese cooking skills. What’s more, cultures, customs as well
living styles of different parts are also presented. However，the most important thing I have gained is that each gain we live on is from hard work and sweat. That is to say, nothing can be more shameful than wasting food.
"We made this documentary with our respect and love for food," said director Chen Xiaoqing. Being sincere is the most important thing for artists because they cannot move othersthey themselves are first moved.Works that fail
（reflect） reality will not touch people's hearts.
If you are the one has a special preference for Chinese food culture and traditional Chinese cultures and customs, turn on your TV and a fascinating world will spread in front of you.