I'm enjoying my staying in Canada. It is my first experience of being abroad, and I am trying to learn as_____as possible. Classes here are much more fun and very different from classes in _____. In China there are very few opportunities to practice______and listening, so although many Chinese students have good_____， their speaking is not good. Studying English at Fern is much more practical. We actually _____ the language we are learning. I couldn't speak any English at all when I _____ here. Thankfully after about a month, things started getting _____and I made friends and started to settle in(适应). I am really ______ to learn English here and Fern is a very good language school.
I have always wanted to have a sister. In my Canadian host family my dream has_____. On the first day when I arrived, my host family welcomed ______warmly. All the family members were______and helpful, and they made me feel at home at once.
My _______， Joise, is very kind. She often explains their manners to me. Her mother explains ordinary things like housework. Together they ______ me study and understand Canada. Joise told me a ______. Last year, she met a Chinese student on a plane. She said she felt sorry because she did not say _______to the girl.
I'm happy to live in Canada. I think it will be an important experience in my life.
1.A. many B. much C. good D. better
2.A. Japan B. Canada C. China D. America
3.A. playing B. reading C. writing D. speaking
4.A. grammar B. writing C. English D. time
5.A. write B. read C. hear D. use
6.A. entered B. arrived C. arrived in D. went
7.A. harder B. freer C. busier D. easier
8.A. sad B. sorry C. happy D. afraid
9.A. come true B. come out C. come over D. come on
10.A. him B. her C. me D. them
11.A. serious B. friendly C. famous D. expensive
12.A. sister B. father C. brother D. mother
13.A. want B. tell C. help D. order
14.A. book B. diary C. letter D. story
15.A. everything B. anything C. something D. nothing
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| direct/dIrekt/adj. & v. | |
| adj. with nothing or no one in between; immediate | |
| Keep products away from direct sunlight and store in a dry cool place. | |
| v. to tell or show sb. how to get somewhere | |
| Can you direct me to the bus station？ | |
| strike/straIk/n. & v. | |
| n. stopping of work by workers because of a disagreement | |
| To get more money, the workers have begun a three－day strike. | |
| v.(pt, pp：struck/strk/) hit (sb./sth.) | |
| The stone struck me on the head. | |
| sudden/sdn/adj.happening or done quickly | |
| The driver made a sudden turn in the road. | |
| suddenly/sdnli/adv. quickly | |
| He went to America suddenly. | |
| valuable/vljubl/ adj. very useful or important | |
| Don't waste any valuable time. | |
| value/vlju/ n. quality of being useful or desirable | |
| This lesson adds to the value of the book. |
1.Which of the following words comes the first in alphabetical (字母的) order in a dictionary?
A. strike B. direct C. sudden D. valuable
2.The word “struck” means “________” in the sentence “The child was struck by car on the road”．
A. stopping of work B. hit
C. showed the way D. coming quickly
3.Which sentence is WRONG according to the pages of the dictionary?
A. The ball struck me on the nose.
B. We directed the old man to the park.
C. The car stopped suddenly.
D. The story has very little news valuable.
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Speaking is different among the four skills in learning English.The other three you can do alone on your own，but you can't really speak alone.Speaking to yourself can be “dangerous” because men in white coats may come and take you away! Then how can you practice speaking？Where can you find people to speak English with?
At school—If you pay to go to a language school，you should use the chance to speak.If your teacher asks you to speak in pairs with other students，try to say as much as possible.Don't worry about your mistakes.Just speak!
Cafes and bars—There are American，British，Irish and Australian bars in many big cities.If you can find one，you will probably meet many people speaking English as their first or second language.
Songs and videos—Repeat the words of an English song，singing with the music until it becomes automatic (不假思索的)．It's good practice for your memory and for the mouth muscles (肌肉) that you need for English.
Language is all around you—Everywhere you go，you will find language.Shop names，notices，and car numbers…When you walk down the street，practice reading the words and numbers that you see.Say them to yourself.It's not exactly a conversation，but it will help you to “think” in English.
1.The purpose of this passage is to ________.
A. tell us that you can speak English alone
B. tell us that English is all around you
C. give us some advice on how to practice speaking
D. tell us speaking is the easiest of the four skills in learning English
2.What does the writer mean by saying “Speaking to yourself can be dangerous”？
A. The writer is joking—perhaps a doctor will come and take you to the hospital.
B. It's dangerous to practice speaking with foreigners.
C. When you speak alone，you have to put on a white coat.
D. Men in white coats will cause an accident.
3.The writer advises you to go to cafes and bars because ________.
A. you can enjoy yourself there
B. you can listen to English songs there
C. it will not be dangerous if you speak to yourself there
D. you will meet many English speakers there
4.Why does the writer give the advice “Songs and videos”？
A. It's good practice for your memory.
B. It's good for the mouth muscles that you need for English.
C. It's good for you to sing well.
D. Both A and B.
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Note－taking is a skill that can help you do well in all your schoolwork.It can make you confident when you are studying.But unluckily，most students don't know how to take notes.
Write down key facts.If your teacher writes notes on the blackboard，that's great.You can copy them or write down the most important facts of all in class.Different teachers do things differently.For example，some teachers may focus on (关注) lots of dates and facts in class，but they only write the important ones on the blackboard.Other teachers may not write anything down，but they may say something important again and again.
Ask.Don't be afraid to ask your teacher to repeat what you miss.If your teacher speaks too fast and you can't follow what he or she is saying，you can ask him or her after class.
Compare.Comparing your notes with your classmates' can be good for your learning.It can also help you and your classmates correct some mistakes.
Organize.Note－taking also needs organization.Keep notes for each subject in one notebook，so that you can find everything easily when a test comes.
Good note－taking takes time.If you decide to recopy your notes every evening，you'll surely have less time to watch TV.But you'll save time in the coming test.
1.What should you write down in your notebook in class?
A. Every word.
B. Lots of dates.
C. The most important facts.
D. Your complaints about the teacher.
2.If you can't follow your teachers in class，what should you do?
A. Ask them after class. B. Ask them before class.
C. Stop listening in class. D. Complain to them about the class.
3.Which way can help you correct mistakes in your notes?
A. Organizing the notes.
B. Recopying your notes after class.
C. Asking your teachers for help.
D. Comparing your notes with others'.
4.Which can be the BEST title for this passage?
A. How to take notes B. What to do in class
C. How to study for a test D. What to do with problems
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As people set about learning, it's necessary to study hard. However, it doesn't mean that everyone who studies hard will surely succeed. So how to be a successful learner? Have a look at the following ways!
Act well in class. Pay attention to what the teacher says in class and take enough notes. Whenever you take notes, not only use your hands but also use your brain. Always keep your brain active.
Ask questions. This is the common way to learn. Don't be shy or afraid to ask questions. There are no stupid questions. As the saying goes, “Those who ask may be a fool for five minutes, but those who don't will be a fool forever.” Asking questions will help learn more.
Review what you have learned after class. If necessary, work hard at it until you master the most important knowledge by heart. By reviewing, find out your problems so that you can discuss them with your classmates and teachers in the next class.
Put what you have learned into real life practice. It's the most important part. And it also continues the process (过程) of learning. Remember, “Practice makes perfect.”
Lead a healthy lifestyle. Have some good sleeping habits and eat vegetables and fruit as often as possible. This way, you can be in good shape and have more energy to learn.
Previewing (预习) before class is also a good way to be a successful learner. And if you come up with some other ideas, try them and see how they work.
1.What does the underlined word “master” mean in Chinese?
A. 忽视 B. 忘记 C. 看到 D. 掌握
2.What do you need to do if you want to be a successful learner?
A. To let your brain lazy.
B. To stop asking questions.
C. To practice what you have learned.
D. To have much meat and sleep a lot.
3.Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
A. We should use both our hands and brain when we take notes.
B. We should never ask stupid questions in class.
C. Reviewing after class may help us find out problems.
D. The more you practice, the better you will learn.
4.What can we know from the passage?
A. The student who studies hard will surely be successful.
B. It's enough to take notes in class with our hands.
C. The healthier a student is, the more active he is in the study.
D. There are many different ways to be a successful learner.
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根据短文内容和所给中文提示，在空白处写出单词的正确形式。每空限填一词。
Jenny has an 1. (兴趣) in English.She is good at 2. (口语) English.Her 3. (发音) is really nice.She often has4. (谈话) in front of the class with her5. (同伴) and her 6. (表情) are very rich.She says her 7. (秘密) to learn English well are 8. (重复) grammar rules and being9. (有耐心的)．She also does well in physics and 10. (化学)．
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阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的词，或填入括号中所给单词的正确形式。
Most Chinese students think English is difficult to learn.What do you think？Here1. (be) some advice on learning English.
When you learn 2. new word，don't just memorize it.Instead，try 3. (use) it in the sentences.And use it as often as you can in the 4. (one) day you learn it.You will remember the new words much more easily in this way.
Practicing sounds，you know，is difficult.Take the “th” sound for example：choose the words that begin 5. “th” and repeat them over and over again 6. you pronounce them well.Have a try!
Read，read and read！Reading is one of 7. (good) ways to increase your vocabulary and improve your grammar.8. is important to choose the books you are9. (interest) in.
When someone is talking with you in English，listen to the main points.If you hear a new word，ignore (忽略) it and go on listening.If you stop 10. (think) about the word，you will miss everything else that the person is saying.
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根据以下五位学生在英语学习中遇到的困难，从所给的选项A～E中，选出每个人所需要读的文章。
A．How to speak good English
B．How to put English grammar to use
C．How to master English words
D．How to realize the importance of English
E．How to get interested in English
1._______Carmen：The most difficult thing about learning English is to remember new words. I study the words and remember them, but a week later I have forgotten most of them. When reading something in English, I always get into trouble when I come across a new word. There must be a better way to learn new words.
2._______Vickers: I have been studying English for so long now, and I don't enjoy it anymore. I used to like it, but now I feel as if I'm not making any progress. I wish there was something I could do to make me interested in studying English again.
3._______Selina: I wish I could improve my spoken English. Every time I take part in a group discussion or try to speak English to someone, I find it difficult to express myself. I don't know what to say and I can't think of the words I need.
4._______Gina: I don't like English at all. Why do we have to study English? I'd rather spend more time on math and science, because I think those subjects are more important.
5._______Jim: I think it's easy to remember new grammar rules, but when writing something I always make a lot of mistakes. How can I learn to use the rules that I have learned?
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书面表达
76．假设你是李华，三年的初中生活即将过去，你的外籍同学Sam在英语学习上帮助了你，在即将毕业之际，请你在给Sam的毕业纪念册上用英语写一段留言，要求包括以下内容要点：
1．你在英语学习上曾遇到的困难；
2．Sam对你的帮助，建议及措施：
(1)多听多读；
(2)多看英语电影，多唱英文歌曲；
(3)……(自由发挥，不少于一项内容)；
3．你的收获及对Sam的感谢和祝福。
Dear Sam，
How time flies！It's time for us to say goodbye. ________________________________________________________________________
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Yours sincerely，
Li Hua
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