If you have a problem with speaking, you can do several things. Listen to English as much as possible. You can learn a poem(诗) or a song by heart. You can also learn more dialogues（对话）. And practice speaking with your friends as much as you can.
Many people find it difficult to listen to English. The answer is to listen as much as you can. However, don’t do too much at one time. It is better to practice listening for five minutes every day. Don’t sit down and listen for an hour at a time. That’s too much! Do choose listening passages that are interesting and not too difficult. Choose（选择） tapes（磁带） on which the people speak clearly and not too fast. Take it easy， at first. Success with simple tapes at the beginning is the answer. Later on you can practice with tapes that are more difficult.
Finally, how can you learn to write well? How do you use little words like in, on, of and for? There are two answers to this. First, do some study with new words. Keep a list of verbs like look for, look after and so on. Second, read as much English as possible. There are many things that can’t be learnt. You must see them in books many times. Then you’ll be able to use them correctly(正确地) yourself. So, in order to write well, you must first learn to read much.This passage is about English ______ .
| A．spelling, listening, grammar and reading |
| B．listening, speaking, reading and writing |
| C．taking exams, pronunciation, reading and writing |
| D．pronunciation, reading, listening and writing |
If you ______ , you can speak well.
| A．learn more dialogues | B．learn a poem or a song by heart |
| C．practice speaking with your friends as much as you can | D．all above |
Which of the following is right according to the passage?
| A．It’s better to listen to English for a long time every day. |
| B．At the beginning, you’d better choose the tapes on which the people speak quickly. |
| C．At first you should begin with simple tapes for listening. |
| D．Few people think it hard to listen to English. |
Which of the following ways can help you to improve（提高） your written English?
A. Buy books of writing practice. B. Read as much as possible.
C. Do some study with new words. D. Both B and C.Which of the following is not right according to the passage?
| A．Many people find it difficult to listen to English. |
| B．Sit down and listen for an hour at a time. |
| C．Learn a poem or a song by heart can improve your speaking. |
| D．To improve speaking, you can practice speaking with your friends as much as you can. |
A group of reporters asked a group of 4-to-8-year-old children this question, “What does love mean?” The answers were surprising. The children would answer like they did below.
Rebecca --- age 8
“When my grandmother hurt her knees , she couldn’t bend (弯腰) over and paint her toenails (脚趾甲) any more. So my grandfather would do it for her all the time, even when his hands hurt, too. That’s love.”
Samantha --- age 6
“Love is when someone hurts you, and you get so mad but you don’t shout at her because you know it would hurt her feelings.”
Terry --- age 4
“Love is what makes you smile when you’re tired.”
Bethany --- age 4
“I let my big sister pick on (捉弄) me because my Mum says she only picks on me because she loves me. So I pick on my baby sister because I love her.”
Lauren --- age 4
“I know my elder sister loves me because she gives me all her old clothes and has to go out and buy new clothes.”
Elaine --- age 5
“Love is when Mummy gives Daddy the best piece of chicken.”
Clear --- age 5
“My Mummy loves me more than anybody. You don’t see anyone else kissing me to sleep at night.”
Jessica --- age 8
“You really shouldn’t say ‘I love you’ unless you mean it. But if you mean it, you should say it a lot. People forget.”The passage mainly tells us about ______.
| A．what “ life ” means to children |
| B．what “family ” means to children |
| C．what “ friendship ” means to children |
| D．what “ love ” means to children |
Who told us the love between Mum and Dad?
| A．Clear. | B．Elaine. | C．Rebecca. | D．Lauren. |
Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
| A．Rebecca’s grandmother ever couldn’t bend over. |
| B．Bethany wants to be picked on by any other person. |
| C．If Samantha becomes angry, she will not shout at others. |
| D．Lauren prefers to wear her sister’s old clothes. |
What does Jessica mean about love?
| A．Too much love is no love. |
| B．You should say love more often. |
| C．You mean what you think. |
| D．Say love more often if you have it. |
What is love according to Terry?
| A．Love is the care between husband and wife. |
| B．Love is a rest when you are tired. |
| C．Love is what cheers you up when you are tired. |
| D．Love is a kiss from parents. |
For some people, music is no fun at all. About 4% of the population is what scientists call “amusic”. People who are amusic are born without the ability to enjoy musical notes. Amusic people often cannot tell the differences between two songs.
As a result, songs sound like noise to an amusic. Many amuics compare the sound of music to pieces of metal hitting each other. Life can be hard for amusics. In fact, most people cannot understand what it feel like be amusic. Just going to a restaurant or a shopping center can be uncomfortable or even painful. That is why many amusics have to stay away from places where there is music. However, this can result in social loneliness. “I used to hate parties,” says Margaret, a seventy-year-old woman who only recently discovered that she was amusic. By studying people like Margaret, scientists are finally learning how to identify(辨别) this unusual condition.
Scientists say that the brains of amusics are different for those of people who can enjoy music. The difference is complex(复杂的), and it is not connected with poor hearing. Amusics can understand other non-musical sounds well. They also have no problems understanding common speech. Scientists compare amusics to people who just can’t see certain colors.
Many amusics are happy when their condition is finally diagnosed(诊断). For years, Margaret felt embarrassed about her problem music. Now she knows that she is not alone. That makes it easier for her to explain. “When people invite me to a concert, I just say ”No, thanks. I’m amusic.’” says Margret.Amusics are the people who _________.
| A．like music | B．have poor listening |
| C．don’t like music | D．are born unable to enjoy music |
Life is hard for amusics mainly because _________.
| A．music seems noise for them. |
| B．people don’t understand amusics |
| C．amusics try to stay at places full of music |
| D．amusics hate parties, restaurants or shopping center. |
Scientists identify amusics by _________.
| A．studying different kinds of music |
| B．going to parties regularly |
| C．studying amusic people |
| D．comparing music to colors |
What causes amusics different from most people according to scientists?
| A．Their brains. |
| B．Their poor hearing. |
| C．Their lack of colors. |
| D．Their problems with speech. |
What is the main idea of the passage?
| A．Amusics’ strange behaviors. |
| B．Musical ability. |
| C．Some people’s inability to enjoy music. |
| D．Identification and treatment of amusic. |
At EF—English First, we provide the best English language training program available, and teachers are at the heart of our learning center. EF has over 120 schools in 50 cities, and is a very popular name in China. EF is looking for native English speakers with teaching experience to help Chinese people learn English well. While teaching English with EF, you will continue to develop as a teaching profession while experiencing life in this great nation.
As soon as you walk into an EF school, you will understand why creating a welcoming learning environment is important for us to teach English. Our schools have modern well-equipped(装备) classrooms, computer labs, and teaching preparation areas. Our teachers receive a complete modern teaching program to prepare themselves to teach our high standards. And they’ve got high salary.
EF was set up a year before 1965 with the duty to “break down barriers(障碍) in language, culture and geography”. It has helped over 15 million students to learn a new language and travel abroad. According to the passage, those who _________ are likely to be welcomed.
| A．have rich knowledge | B．have teaching methods |
| C．have teaching experience | D．are healthy |
Which is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
| A．EF is very popular in China. |
| B．The learning environment is important to learn English well. |
| C．Our schools own modern equipment. |
| D．Our teachers have taught English with EF in the foreign country. |
How long has EF been in China?
| A．For about 51 years. | B．For 50 years |
| C．For 49 years. | D．For 52 years. |
What’s the main purpose of the passage?
| A．To provide the best English language training. |
| B．To ask more English speakers to China. |
| C．To employ native English teachers to teach in China. |
| D．To make people learn about EF |
From the passage we can see that EF _________.
| A．has the most successful teaching ideas. |
| B．has made a great achievement in language training. |
| C．is the largest center of English teachers in China. |
| D．is one of the worst training schools. |
| SPRING RESTAURANT Telephone: 3324545 Address: East Road Open: Mon. to Fri. 7:30 am—2:30 pm and 5:00 pm—9:00 pm Sat. 7:30am—2:00pm and 5:00 pm---9:30 pm Sun. 11:00 am---2:00pm and 5:00 pm –9:30 pm |
| SCIENCE MUSEUM Telephone: 3351352 Address: Green Road Open: Mon. to Fri. 9:00 am—5:00 pm(Tuesday free) Sat. 9:00 am---6:00 pm |
| SUNSHINE SHOPPING CENTER Telephone: 3374398 Address: Peace Road Open: Mon. Wed. and Fri. 9:30 am—5:30 pm Tues. Thurs. and Sat. 9:30 am ---9:00 pm |
| HUATAI HOTEL Telephone: 3368432 Address: West Road Coffee shop: Mon. to Fri. 6:00 am Sat. and Sun. 7:00 am Mon. to Wed. to 10:00 pm Thurs. to Sat. to 11:00 pm Sun. to 9:00 pm. |
You do not have to pay money on Tuesday if you go to _________.
| A．Spring Restaurant | B．Science Museum |
| C．Sunshine Shopping Center | D．Huatai Hotel |
What can’t you do at 3 o’clock on Saturday afternoon?
| A．Go to Spring Restaurant. |
| B．Have coffee in Huatai Hotel. |
| C．Visit Science Museum. |
| D．Shop in Sunshine Shopping Center. |
If you want to drink coffee early on weekdays, you can go to _________.
| A．Peace Road | B．East Road |
| C．West Road | D．Green Road |
Which place is still open after 10:00 pm on Thursday?
| A．Spring Restaurant. | B．Science Museum |
| C．Sunshine Shopping Center. | D．Huatai Hotel |
The text is probably taken from_________.
| A．a novel | B．a guide book |
| C．a dictionary | D．a science report |
There are two mice. They are called Bill and Paul. They are good friends. One mouse lives in the country; the other mouse lives in the city. On a sunny day they meet in the street.
Paul: Hi, Bill! Have a look at my house in the country. I’m sure you can enjoy yourself.
Bill: I’d love to. But I hear that the food is not delicious, and your house is not good. Is it so?
Paul: No, that’s not true. Go and see!
Then Bill goes to the countryside with Paul.
Bill: Why do you live in a hole in the field? You should come and live in the city. You would live in a nice house made of stone. You would have better food to eat. You must come and see me at my house in the city.
Paul: Thanks! Maybe you are right. I’ll visit your house one day.
Several days later Paul goes to Bill’s house in the city. The house is big and beautiful. They are sitting in the sitting-room, having a big dinner comfortably. Suddenly, there a great noise.
Bill: Run! Run! The cat is coming!
Paul: Oh, no! It’s terrible! Both the house and the food are nice, but I do not like living in the city. I enjoy living in my hole in the field, for it is nice to be poor but happy than to be rich but afraid. What the relationship between Bill and Paul?
| A．They are friends. | B．They are relatives. |
| C．They are brothers. | D．They are neighbors. |
Where does Bill live?
| A．In the hole. | B．In the country. |
| C．In the city. | D．In the field. |
What does the underlined word several mean?
| A．Few. | B．A few. | C．A little. | D．Many |
Why does Paul hate living in the city?
| A．Because he likes to be rich. |
| B．Because he likes to be poor. |
| C．Because the house in the city is big and beautiful. |
| D．Because he enjoys happiness. |
Which is the best title?
| A．The City Mouse and the Country Mouse |
| B．Two friends |
| C．Two Beautiful Mice |
| D．The Country and they City |
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