If you are one of those who want to know how ...

If you are one of those who want to know how to increase your vocabulary, there are some ways you may find useful. In fact, it is not that difficult to learn new words, but to remember them for a lifetime seems not to be so easy.

To make it easier, you can try word associations（联想）. Try to find a connection between a new word and things or people you know. For example, if your neighbour is an unselfish person who cares about the needs of other people, think about this person every time you see the word, and very soon you'll start actively using it.

Try to use the words you learn as often as possible. Perhaps you are not sure which situations they should be used in, or whether you pronounce（发音） them correctly, but practice is the best way to understand that. It is not enough to find out the meaning of a word. You should hammer (敲打) it into your mind by using it in actual conversations in everyday life.

Also, it may be helpful to know the meaning of the word roots, prefixes (前缀) and suffixes　 （后缀）， especially if they have a Greek or Latin origin（起源）． Even if you meet a long unfamiliar word, it will be easy to know its meaning if you know the general meaning of its parts.　 For example, if you see the word "philanthropy", it won't be difficult to surmise what it means if you know that "anthropo" means "human" and "philo" means "loving". Not only can ancient Greek and Latin be helpful, but a number of modern languages as well. So, if you speak French,　 Italian, Spanish or Portuguese, guess the meaning of an unfamiliar English word if it sounds like　 a word from another language you know.

1. Which of the following old sayings can show the main idea of Paragraph 3?

A. Every dog has his day.

B. Practice makes perfect.

C. Every coin has two sides.

D. Where there is a will there is a way.

2. According to the last paragraph, what does the writer think is important?

A. Learning to use several different modern languages.

B. Learning some very difficult words in the English language.

C. Knowing the meaning of the word roots, prefixes and suffixes.

D. paying more attention to words that have a Greek or Latin origin.

3.The underlined word "surmise" in the last paragraph means_______.

A. guess　　         B. suggest　　

C. prove　　     　　 D. remember

4. what's the writer's purpose in writing the passage?

A. To tell us how he or she learnt English well.

B. To explain why it is not hard to learn new words.

C. To prove that learning new words can be really fun.

D. To tell us some good ways of remembering new words.

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If you're one of those people who like to use apps to kill time, you're not alone. Here are four apps for you to spend your free time.

1.If you have problems in remembering English words, which app can help you?

A.Baicizhan B.Douban FM C.Moment Camera. D.Flipboard

2.When you use the Flipboard, you can _______.

A.listen to music B.know about the news

C.take pictures D.play guessing game

3.If you use the "heart" button, it means _______.

A.you don't like the songs at all B.you want to cut short the songs

C.you want to cancel the songs D.you want to enjoy the songs again

4.Which is NOT the advantage of Moment Camera?

A.It provides users with sequence shots B.It is a kind of camera app with filters

C.It can take photos by itself D.It offers you different-sized frames for photos

5.What can we know from the text?

A.Douban FM is a digital radio app for you to learn about sport news.

B.Flipboard gives you a chance to choose the news that interests you.

C.Baicizhan just shows the Chinese and English meanings of a new word.

D.Moment Camera is the only app to make your smart phone camera better.

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If you’re one of those people who like to use apps(应用程序) to kill time, you’re not alone. In fact,using apps has now become part of everyday life. Here are four apps for you to spend your free time. Have fun with these cool apps below!

Baicizhan

First of all, the app tells you how many English words you need to learn every day. That’s not all. It can also be very fun. The learning process is like playing a guessing game. Instead of just showing the Chinese and English meanings of a new word, the app asks you to first choose the correct picture from four, according to an English description. And then, you can practice remembering the new word in other ways.

Douban FM

A digital (数字的) radio app like Douban FM might be the right music app for you. Without a play list, you will never know what the next song is. Songs just keep playing one by one. You can use the “heart”, “trash” and “skip” buttons (按钮) to mark the songs you like, don’t like, and want to cut short. Those marked with a heart will be kept in another list as your favorites for you to enjoy again at any time you want.

Moment Camera

App stores have too many camera apps with filters(滤镜). They are all designed to make your smart phone camera better. But which one gives you the best influence Moment Camera. Many people like this app because of its sequence shots (连拍) and different-sized frames (边框) for photos. But the best thing about the app is not what it does, but what it leaves out. It is simple, clean, and easy to use.

Flipboard

It is one of the hottest news apps right now. But the difference with Flipboard is that you can make everything personal to you. Open up the app, choose whatever interests you, and click the “+” button. In the end you’ll have your own magazine with news, articles, and information. So unlike the boring magazines you read in the past, you can be sure that every page of this one will interest you.

1.If you have problems in remembering English words, which app can help you

A. Baicizhan.　　 B. Douban FM.　　 C. Moment Camera.　　 D. Flipboard.

2.When you use the Flipboard, you can ________.

A. listen to music　　 B. know about the news　　 C. take pictures　　 D. play guessing games

3.If you use the heart button, it means ________.

A. you don’t like the songs at all

B. you want to cut short the songs

C. you want to cancel the songs

D. you want to enjoy the songs again

4.Which is Not the advantage of Moment Camera

A. It provides users with sequence shots.

B. It is a kind of camera app with filters.

C. It’s difficult for users to use Moment Camera.

D. It offers you different-sized frames for photos.

5.What can we know from the passage

A. Douban FM is a digital radio app for you to learn about sports news.

B. Flipboard gives you a chance to choose the news that interests you.

C. Baicizhan just shows the Chinese and English meanings of a new word.

D. Moment Camera is the only app to make your smart phone camera better.

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If you want to hear those beautiful sounds of nature, you must be the one ______________is not only quiet but also patient.

A.who B.whom C.which

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—Miss Li,________ are you?

—If you really want to know, I'm older than you.

A.How long B.How old C.How many D.How often

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If you fight hard, know who you are, and are proud of who you are, you’ve got a good ________　 to win.

A.choice B.chance C.decision D.direction

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If you want to live in Hawaii,you need to think about how to save money,because it is one of the most expensive states in the USA.

Hawaii buys most of its goods from other countries.This makes the prices very high.Eating out can be expensive.Breakfast is at＄5 or＄8 and lunch ia around＄12,while dinner goes from ＄15 to＄30.

What makes living in Hawaii more difficult is that there are few high-paying jobs. For example, it is harder to find engineering jobs than waitressing jobs.

Here is some advice on how to get around and enjoy living in Hawaii.

●Check out online travel websites, magazines and books for information about the islands, from their beaches to their restaurants.

●Find hotels by reading newspapers. You can also find someone to share your room to save money.

●Try to find a job. Craigslist is a good website to start your search. Also, check the newspapers.

●Buy your food and other things at cheap chain stores like Costco and Wal-Mart.

Hawaii is an expensive place to live, but there are ways to save your money if you shop properly.　　　　

1.What’s the price of having breakfast in Hawaii?

A. $ 15.　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 B. $ 12. 　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 C. $ 8.　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 D. $ 30.

2.Craigslist is a website to find _________.

A. hotels to live in　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 B. information about jobs

C. cheap food　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 D. places to travel

3.How many pieces of advice does the writer give on saving money in Hawaii?

A. Two. 　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 B. Three.　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 C. Four.　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 D. Five.

4.According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?

A. Hawaii’s cost of living is higher than many other places in the US.

B. It is more difficult to find a job as a waitress than an engineer.

C. Most of goods in Hawaii are from other countries.

D. Things in Wal-Mart are cheaper.

5.The passage mainly talks about _____.

A. the high cost of living in Hawaii 　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　

B. the beautiful views of Hawaii

C. how to enjoy staying in Hawaii　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　

D. how to find good jobs in Hawaii

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Love on the Phone Line

Most of us want to know what we mean to those who mean everything to us, but how do we know if we don't tell each other? I want to share an experience of mine to tell you when you really love someone, tell them directly.

When I was growing up, I never heard the words "I love you" from my father. If your father never says them to you when you are a child, it gets more and more difficult for him to say those words as you get older. In fact, I never said those words to him, either.

A few years ago, I decided to make the first move. After some thought, I called my father on the phone and said: "Dad, 1 love you!" There was a moment of silence at the other end of the line. "Well, same back at you!" he replied quietly.

"Dad, I know you love me. When you're ready, you'll say it, too," I said with a smile. Then I hang up the phone. But fifteen minutes later, my mother called and asked if everything was "OK", She seemed nervous. "Your father seems to have something to say after answering your call". 1 didn't tell my mother about the call. I just told her it was a secret between us.

A few weeks later, Dad called and ended our phone conversation with the words: "Son, I love you," I was at work during this conversation and tears came to my eyes as I finally "heard" the love. This special moment took our father-son relationship to a new level. Later, we got used to saying "I love you" to each other.

I think if I had not taken the first step, I would have never heard the love from my father.

1.What did the writer do when he decided to show love to his father?

A.He spoke out his love to his father on the phone.

B.He told her mother about his love to his father.

C.He bought some flowers to show love.

D.He made a love card for his father.

2.How did the writer's mother feel when she called him?

A.Happy. B.Exited. C.Nervous. D.Confident.

3.According to the passage, the writer wants to tell us that it's necessary _________.

A.to speak out our love B.to call our parents C.to go home often D.to keep love secret

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No One Words But My Own

The classroom was full of those of us who wanted to work on the school newspaper. 1 didn’t write a lot. but working on the paper sounded like fun. I __________the idea of being a reporter, interviewing my friends, and covering middle school events.

To be chosen, we had to turn in an example of our ___________ . I wrote an article about the joys of summer, and showed it to my father, a talent poet he read it and　 frowned (皱眉）.

“It’s okay.” my father said, taking out a pencil “But how about changing this sentence to ..." And as a result, he rewrote the whole piece—without me, for 1 never said anything to _________ him.

No surprise—his version(版本）was ___________ . He had a gift for language. It was so much better than my piece that I turned in his version instead of mine.

"Welcome to the Dundee School News," my teacher said to me. But before 1 could be _________ about the news, he added, “ Based on that excellent article you wrote about summer, I expect you to write a personal opinion article every week for the second page of the paper."

I was so surprised!. I was unable lo write at that level, but I couldn’t tell the ___________ to the teacher, and I couldn’t ask my father for help, either.

That term working on the paper was really painful. And my teacher clearly expressed his _________.

“Can’t you write something more like the first piece you wrote?” he said ,each time 1 turned in my article.

I couldn't, because at that age, I didn't have my fathers ability and experience as a writer. Week after week, I tried hard, but my writing never ___________ the　 level of the first article.

At last, to my total shame, another student took my place. I ___________ that my father rewrote my first article himself, instead of simply trying to help me to improve it .But in my heart I knew it was my fault （错误）because I allowed him to do it.

Later ,I did become a successful writer on my own. looking back, I realized that the pain and shame of that school experience had a __________ side. It taught me to depend on myself and be myself. So every day, I try to use my own words, find my own style and be my own best self. It feels great.

1.A. gave 　　　　 B. shared 　　 C. liked 　　　 　 D. welcomed

2.A. report 　　　 B. writing 　　　 C. homework　 　 D. newspaper

3.A. help 　　　 B. stop 　　　　　 C. allow 　　　　 D. praise

4.A.different B. common 　　 　 C. popular　　　　 D. wonderful

5.A. excited 　　 B. worried 　　　 C nervous 　　　　 D. confident

6.A. truth　　　 B. excuse 　　　　 C. feeling 　　 D. answer

7.A. honesty 　 B. patience 　　 C. hope 　　　　　 D. disappointment

8.A. set 　　　　 B. reached　　　 C. raised 　　　 D. changed

9.A. agreed 　　 B. realized 　 　 C. remembered D. complained

10.A. magic 　 　 B. serious 　　 　 C. bright 　　　　 D. strange

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No One Words But My Own

The　 classroom was full of those of us who wanted to work on the school newspaper. 1 didn’t write a lot. but working on the paper sounded like fun. I ____the idea of being a reporter, interviewing my friends, and covering middle school events.

To be chosen, we had to turn in an example of our ____ . I wrote an article

about the joys of summer,and showed it to my father,a talent poet he read it and　 frowned (皱眉）.

“It’s okay.” my father said, taking out a pencil “But how about changing this sentence to ..." And as a result, he rewrote the whole piece—without me, for 1 never said anything to _____ him.

No surprise—his version(版本）was _____ . He had a gift for language. It was so much better than my piece that I turned in his version instead of mine.

"Welcome to the Dundee School News," my teacher said to me. But before 1 could be ____ about the news, he added, “ Based on that excellent article you wrote about summer, I expect you to write a personal opinion article every week for the second page of the paper."I was so surprised!. I was unable lo write at that level, but I couldn’t tell the_____ to the teacher, and I couldn’t ask my father for help, either.

That term working on the paper was really painful. And my teacher clearly expressed his ____.

“Can’t you write something more　 like the first piece you wrote?”he said ,each time 1 turned in my article.

I couldn't, because at that age, I didn't have my fathers ability and experience as a writer. Week after week, I tried hard, but my writing never _____ the　 level of the first article.

At last, to my total shame, another student took my place. I ____ that my father rewrote my first article himself, instead of simply trying to help me to improve it .But in my heart I knew it was my fault （错误）because I allowed him to do it. Later,I did become a successful writer on my own.looking back,I realized that the pain and shame of that school experience had a ____ side. It taught me to depend on myself and be myself.So every day,I try to use my own words,find my own style and be my own best self.It feels great.

1.A.gave 　　 B.shared 　　　 C.liked 　　　　 D.welcomed

2.A.report 　　 B.writing 　　　 C.homework 　 D.newspaper

3.A.help 　　 B.stop 　　　　　 C.allow 　　　 D.praise

4.A.different B.common 　　 C.popular 　　 D.wonderful

5.A.excited 　 B.worried 　　　 C nervous 　　 D.confident

6.A.truth 　　 B.excuse 　　　　 C feeling 　　 D.answer

7.A.honesty 　 B.patience 　　 C.hope 　　　　 D.disappointment

8.A.set 　　　　 B.reached 　　　 C raised 　　　 D.changed

9.A.agreed 　　 B.realized 　　　 C.remembered D.complained

10.A.magic 　　 B.serious 　　　 C.bright 　　　 D.strange

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