In order to learn a foreign language well,four things are necessary. First,we must understand the language when we hear it spoken.Secondly, we must be able to speak it ourselves, with confidence and without hesitation(犹豫). Thirdly,we must do much reading. Finally, we must be able to write it. We must be able to make sentences that are correct in grammar.
There are no shortcuts to success in language learning. A good memory is a great help,but it is not enough only to memorize the rules from a grammar book.It is not much learning by heart long lists of words and their meanings,studying the dictionary and so on.We must learn by using the language.
If we are pleased with a few rules we have memorized,we are not really learning the language.We must “learn through use.” Practice is important.We must practise speaking and writing the language whenever we can.
1.The most important things to learn a foreign language are _____.
A.understanding and speaking |
B.listening,speaking,reading and writing |
C.writing and understanding |
D.memorizing and listening |
2.Someone hears and writes English very well, but he speaks it very badly. This is because _____.
A.he doesn’t understand the language when he hears it spoken |
B.he doesn’t have a good memory |
C.he always remembers lists of words and their meanings |
D.he often hesitates(犹豫)to practise speaking it |
3.One can never learn a foreign language well by ____。
A.doing much practice |
B.studying the dictionary |
C.learning through use |
D.using the language |
4.Which is the most important in learning a foreign language?
A.good memory |
B.Speaking. |
C.Practice. |
D.Writing |
Is your family interested in buying a dog? A dog can be a pleasant companion to your family, but if you choose the wrong kind of dog , you will have a lot of troubles.
Families should sit down and discuss the possible problems before buying a dog. Even if the children in your family are the ones who want the dog, the parents are the ones who are really responsible for seeing that the animal is properly cared for. If you don’t know much about dogs, it is a good idea to go to the library for books about different kinds of dogs, and books about how to train a young dog. In reading about the different breeds(种类)you should know that a dog described(描述)as very alert(机敏灵活的)may be too active. When a book describes a dog as an excellent hunting dog, it probably means that the dog won’t be happy living in a small house. Dog breeds vary(变化)in popularity as the years go by. One of the most popular dogs these days is the German shepherd. This is because it provides protection as well as companionship. The family should be warned that these dogs grow up to be very big, and may be too powerful for children to control. If space is limited, a toy dog may be a good choice. These dogs are very small and easy to train. They don’t need to be walked daily, since they can exercise in the home.
1.According to the passage, one can get information about different kinds of dogs .
A.by going to the library |
B.by asking someone who has enough experience about different kinds of dogs |
C.by buying a dog and training it |
D.by reading books about dogs |
2.The German shepherd is a popular dog .
A.because it is easy to train |
B.because it is big and strong |
C.because it is powerful and friendly |
D.because it is alert and active |
3.Which of the following statements is not true?
A.Don’t buy a hunting dog if your house is not big enough. |
B.A dog may not be so good as it is described in books. |
C.The German shepherd never loses its popularity for it provides not only companionship but also protection. |
D.You should have a discussion with your family before buying a dog in case it causes you a lot of troubles. |
4.Which is the best topic of the passage?
A.The care and proper selection of dogs for families. |
B.Different breeds of dogs. |
C.Responsibility for seeing that dogs are properly cared for. |
D.Different kinds of books about dogs. |
I fell in love with Yosemite National Park the first time I saw it, when I was 13. My parents took us there for camping. On the way out, I asked them to wait while I ran up to E1 Capitan, a 16 rock of 3,300 feet straight up. I touched that giant rock and knew 17 I wanted to climb it. That has been my life’s passion (钟爱) ever since 18 the rocks and mountains of Yosemite. I’ve long made Yosemite my 19 .
About 15 years ago I started seeing a lot of 20 , like toilet paper, beer cans, and empty boxes, around the area. It’s 21 me why visitors started respecting the place 22 and treated such a beautiful home-like place this way.
I tried 23 trash(垃圾)myself, but the job was too big. I would 24 an hour or two on the job, only to find the area trashed all over again weeks later. Finally, I got so 25 it that I decided something had to change.
As a rock-climbing guide, I knew 26 about organizing any big event. But in 2004, together with some climbers, I set a date for a 27 . On that day, more than 300 people 28 . Over three days we collected about 6,000 pounds of trash. It was amazing how much we were able to 29 . I couldn’t believe the 30 we made—the park looked clean!
Each year volunteers come for the cleanup from everywhere. In 2007 alone, 2,945 people 31 42,330 pounds of trash.
I often hear people 32 about their surroundings. If you are one of them, I would say the only way to change things is by 33 rather than complaining. We need to teach by 34 . You can’t blame others 35 you start with yourself.
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Betty and Arthur ____ on separate holidays in a few days’ time.
A.go |
B.going |
C.are going |
D.went |
— Is there anything you want to know?
— I just wonder ____ that makes Jim so excited.
A.what it is |
B.what he does |
C.how it is |
D.what is it |
Margie shows a very positive attitude ____ her work.
A.with |
B.to |
C.of |
D.about |