What good language learners do
There's no such thing as being born "good at languages". However, some people can learn languages well. It only has something to do with their attitude (态度) and the way they learn languages.
Good language learners aren't afraid to take risks.
A friend of mine can speak English, French and some other languages. I asked her what was the most important thing in learning a language. She answered at once, "Courage."
Good language learners face the fear of making mistakes, but they are not afraid.
Good language learners are actively involved (投入)in learning process (过程).
Good language learners take responsibility (负责) for their own learning. They create chances to use the language. They know practice is very important. They do not expect to learn the language only in the classroom. They look for creative ways to try out what they have learned.
Good language learners are good detectives.
Good language learners are always looking for clues to help themselves understand how the language works. They make guesses and ask people to correct them if they are wrong.They compare what they say with what others say. They record what they have learned and think about it.
Good language learners try to think in the language.
Good language learners prefer to think in the language. Though thinking in the language may not be easy at first, it is worth cultivating (培养). To help them think in the language, they can carry on with a dialogue when walking along, sitting on a bus, or taking a break from other studies. Use the language whenever and wherever they can.
What good language learners do |
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Don't be afraid of (1) risks. |
●The most important thing in learning a language is (2) |
Be actively involved in (3) process. |
●They create (4) to use the language. ●They try out (5) they have learned in creative ways. |
Be (6) detectives. |
●They look for clues to understand how the language (7) ●They make guesses and ask people to correct them if they are wrong. ●They (8) what they say with what others say. ●They record what they have learned and think about it. |
Try to (9) in the language. |
●They use the language (10) and wherever they can. |
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What is the best-selling book in the world? Is it the Harry Potter series or Secret Garden?
According to the Guinness (吉尼斯) World Records, the Xinhua Dictionary is the world’s most popular dictionary and the best-selling book.
In 1950 Chinese language experts, Wei Jiangong and Ye Shengtao, started to edit (编辑) the Xinhua Dictionary. There was a lot of discussion, research and paper work. People’s Daily reported that some hand scripts (稿件) were checked again and again like compositions. After three years, with the hard work of all, the first Xinhua Dictionary finally appeared. Today, 567 million copies of the dictionary have been sold around the world. However, revisions (修订) to the dictionary go on to be made. So far, the Xinhua Dictionary has been revised 11 times.
In order to keep up with the times, some popular and widely used Internet words are also added to the dictionary. For example, in the 11th edition, the expressions “晒工资 (show off salary)” and “晒照片 (show off pictures)” were included. All these efforts have made the “National Dictionary” of China.
The Xinhua Dictionary is so popular that it has become a useful tool not only for Chinese people but also for foreigners who are learning the Chinese language and culture.
The Xinhua Dictionary — the ____(1)____ Book in the World |
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Its history |
It was started to edit in 1950. The first copy ____(2)____ out in 1953. It has been sold ____(3)____ the world today. |
Its revisions |
It has been revised 11 times so far. Some new words are ____(4)____ to keep up with the times. |
Its ____(5)____ |
It’s a useful tool both for Chinese and foreigners. |
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China is a large country. It has special cultures with a very long history.
Chinese food plays ____(1)____ important role for Chinese families. Chinese people eat their meals with chopsticks. One of the main foods ____(2)____ (be) rice. Tea is a favorite drink.
Chinese calendar is different from the one in ____(3)____ (west) countries. New Year’s Day is in late winter. It is also called the Spring Festival. And it also has some special ____(4)____ (tradition) cultures. For example, sweeping the floor ____(5)____ New year’s Day sweeps away all the old year’s bad ____(6)____ (lucky).
The Chinese zodiac, known as Sheng Xiao, follows a twelve-year cycle. Each year is ____(7)____ (name) after an animal. For example, the year that begins in 2022 is the year of the tiger.
Chinese is a little difficult language. Chinese writing ____(8)____ (develop) for over 4,000 years. It has thousands of characters. A character stands for a word and also a ____(9)____ (mean). Besides Putonghua, Chinese people speak some other ____(10)____ (form) of the language, and there are many kinds of dialects (方言).
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When you are watching TV, you will notice that many famous stars make the ads on TV. Many people believe them because they are famous. ____(1)____, have you ever thought whether the ads are real or not?
In the past few years, lots of stars ____(2)____(be)on TV as spokesmen(代言人)of some products. People spent much money on these products, but ____(3)____(final), many of them were not like what the stars said. Many people aren’t ____(4)____(satisfy)with the famous actors for making the ads after accidents.
What are the public’s ____(5)____(idea)about the famous people making ads on TV? Do you agree that the famous people should take responsibility if the products have ____(6)____(some)problem? A research shows that about 36% think it the ____(7)____(star)fault(过错), but they all think stars should give out the money they got from the ads to the charity(慈善机构). More than 34% think stars must take responsibility, or they will ____(8)____(punish).
So we should be more ____(9)____(care)when buying things advertised(做广告)by stars. We must find what these things are really like instead ____(10)____ listening to what the stars say. Think it over before we make a decision.
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From: Jimmy To: Tom |
From: Tom To: Jimmy |
Hi, Tom! Do you still remember our conversation about going to the cinema? Well, the ____(1)____Spider Man be shown next week. ____(2)____ going to see it together? I’ve heard it’s very good. |
That sounds great! When would you like to go? I’m busy this week, ____(3)____ I will be free next Monday. I can ____(4)____ the tickets online. They’re ____(5)____, and we can save some money. |
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Mr. Wu: Hello, this is Jilin Care Volunteer (志愿者) Center. Can I help you?
Li Hua: ____(1)____. This is a student from No.1 Middle School. I want to be a volunteer at your center.
Mr. Wu: Welcome! ____(2)____?
Li Hua: My name is Li Hua.
Mr. Wu: What can you help with?
Li Hua: Well, maybe I can help to ____(3)____ the city parks. I like working outside.
Mr. Wu: OK. But we need to interview you first.
Li Hua: When is the interview?
Mr. Wu: On July 10th. If it’s OK, you can come to the center.
Li Hua: ____(4)____?
Mr. Wu: It’s in Hongxing Business Building.
Li Hua: OK. I’ve got it, Thanks.
Mr. Wu: ____(5)____.