〔1〕There are many useful suggestions and pieces of advice that can help one to improve English. Here are some useful suggestions and new tips to increase one’s English language vocabulary.
〔2〕Learning English vocabulary is about much more than just learning the right words. A broad grasp of vocabulary in the English language is based on understanding important expressions and “word combinations”, which means groups of words that often or always go together.
〔3〕Learning a word will not help very much if you quickly forget it. Research shows that it takes from 10 to 20 repetitions to really make a word part of your vocabulary. Since most words are learned from how they are used in context （上下文）, the more words one is exposed to（接触）, The easier one will find English to learn . Keep a writing pad close to you. When you read, pay close attention to the word you do not know, write the word down and try to figure out its meaning from the context. Then _______________________ in a dictionary.
〔4〕Remember that if you do not use English words that you have just learned in conversation or writing, you will forget them very quickly. So the best way to learn new words effectively is just by trying to use them in conversation and writing. Remember also that practice is the key to fluent spoken English.
〔5〕Building vocabulary is a life-long task. Remember, “In the beginning was the word.” Your future could depend on how rich your vocabulary is. It will also determine the quality of your communication.
1.What is the main idea of the text? (no more than 10 words)
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2.Fill in the blank in Paragraph 3 with proper words. (no more than 5words)
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3. Why does the author think context is important in learning English? (no more than 15 words)
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4.What does the word “it” (Line 1, Paragraph 3) probably refer to? (no more than 9 words)
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5.How would you increase your English vocabulary after reading the passage? List two ways. (no more than 18 words)
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根据汉语意思用所学短语的正确形式完成英语句子,每个空格填一个单词。
1.他在进行该项研究课题前浏览了许多期刊.
He ______ ______ a number of journals before he started the research project.
2.铃响了,老师分发期末考试卷.
The teacher ______ ______ the examination papers when the bell rang.
3.她跑来跑去，试图把火扑灭。
She was rushing around, trying to______ ______ the fire.
4.大会以唱“友谊地久天长”结束.
The meeting ______ ______ with the singing of Auld Lang Syne.
5.中国已经努力再次在世界政治中扮演角色.
China has now______ ______ to take part again in world politics.
6.课内与课外的学习联系在一起,它们互相促进.
In - class study and after - class study _____ _____ _____ each other and improve each other.
7.政府采取了措施来解决失业问题.
The government ______ ______ to deal with unemployment.
8.我兄弟的船遇上了暴风雨,但他没出事.
My brother's ship _____ _____ _____ a storm but he came to no harm.
9.他在英语方面逐渐取得进步.
He ______ ______ in English bit by hit.
10.国际国内都很关心这个问题.
People both in China and abroad _____ _____ _____ this problem.
A. longer B. makes C. discuss D. are E. secrets F. important G. friends H. lonely I. talk J. because |
Everyone needs friends. We all like to feel close to someone. We can share 1. with our friends and turn to them for help when we are in trouble. In a word, it is nice to have a friend to 2. , laugh and do things with. Certainly, sometimes we need to be alone. We don’t always want people around. But we would feel 3. if we never had a friend.
To make 4. , you must be friendly. A cheerful person smiles. A smile always makes the others like you. Smile at someone and you are sure to get a smile back from him.
Try to remember names. It 5. your new friends feel happy when you call them by their names, 6. you don’t forget them.
No two people are just the same. If you don’t agree with other people, you should still be friendly. Do not argue, but 7. . You always lose friends if you argue too much. And you should think more of others than of yourself. It’s good for teenagers to have one or a group of good friends. This is very 8. in children’s growing up, because friends can discuss things which are too difficult to say to their family members.
There’s more good news for people who have friends. They live 9. than people who don’t have. Why? It could be that they 10. happier. Being happy helps you stay well and it could be good just knowing that someone cares about you.
Last night’s meteor(流星) shower left many people in the community dissatisfied and demanding answers. According to Gabe Rothsclild, Emerald Valley’s mayor, people gathered in the suburbs of the city, carrying heavy telescopes, expecting to watch the brightly burning meteors passing through the sky. What they found instead was a sky so brightened by the city’s lights that it darkened the light of the meteors passing overhead.
“My family was so frustrated,” admitted town resident Duane Cosby, “We wanted to make this an unforgettable family outing, but it turned out to be a huge disappointments.”
Astronomers---scientists who study stars and planets----have been complaining about this problem for decades.They say that light pollution prevents them from seeing objects in the sky that they could see quite easily in the past. They call on people and the government to take measures to fight against it.
There is yet a population besides professional and amateur star observers that suffers even more from light pollution. This population consists of birds,bats frogs,snakes,etc. For example,outdoor lighting severely affects migrating(迁徙的)birds. According to the International Dark-Sky Association. “100 million birds a year throughout North America die in crashes with lighted buildings and towers.”
Countless more animals casualties(伤亡）result from the use of artificial lighting. Clearly, people enjoy the benefits of lighting their evenings,but some scientists think it can be harmful for humans,too. They worry that exposure to light while sleeping can increase person’s chances of getting cancer.
Emerald Valley is only one community that is becoming aware of the negative effects of hight pollution. For years, Flagstaff,Arizona, has enforced lighting regulations in its city in order to help astronomers at the Lowell Observatory. Similar efforts have been made worldwide, and a movement is underway to remind us to turn off lights when we are not using them, so that other creatures can share the night.
1.It happened last night that __________ .
A. the city light show attracted many people
B. the meteors flew past before being noticed
C. the city’s lights affected the meteor watching
D. the meteor watching ended up a social outing
2.What do the astronomers complain about?
A. Light pollution has remained unsolved for years
B. Their observation equipment is in poor repair
C. Meteor showers occur less often than before
D. Their eyesight is failing due to artificial lighting
3.What the author concerned about according to Paragraph 4?
A. Birds may take other migration paths
B. Animal’living habits may change suddenly
C. Varieties of animals will become sharply reduced
D. Animals’survival is threatened by outdoor lighting
4.Lighting regulations in Flagstaff,Arizona are put into effect to__________.
A. Lessen the chance of getting cancer
B. ensure citizens a good sleep at night
C. create an ideal observation condition
D. enable all creatures to live in harmony
5.What message does the author most want to give us?
A. Saving wildlife is saving ourselves
B. Human activities should be environmentally friendly
C. Great efforts should be made to save energy
D. New equipment should be introduced for space study
The deserts of the world are not all covered with sand. Many of them have surfaces of rock or clay or small stones. They are not flat, either. They often have high hills and deep valleys. There is some plants’ life in many parts of the desert. There is little rain in the desert, but it does fall often enough for most plants.
The deserts of the world are not uninhabited(not lived by people). People also live outside oases(绿洲), but these people are not farmers. They have camels, goats, donkeys, sheep, etc. These animals can live on the desert plants and do not need much water.
The people of the desert have to move constantly from place to place, they must always look for grass or desert plants for their animals. They usually live in tents. When there is no more food for their animals, they fold up their tents, pat them on their camels and donkeys, and move to another place. In good years, when there is enough food for their animals, they trade their skins and their goats and camel hairs with the people of oases for wheat and fruit. But in bad years, when there is not enough food for their animals, the people of the desert would attack the oases people. But they are also hospitable, no man in the desert would ever refuse to give a stranger food and water.
1.According to the passage, deserts are mostly made up of _______.
A. clay B. rock
C. stones D. sand
2. The underlined word “hospitable” has the meaning of being _______.
A. brave B. cruel
C. strange D. kind
3.In the desert _______.
A. it rains in spring only
B. there is some rain, but far from enough
C. it rains for a short time every month
D. the rainfall is just enough for the plants
4.People live _______.
A. only inside the oases
B. only outside the oases
C. both inside and outside the oases
D. in places with regular rainfalls
5.From the passage we know that life _______.
A. is hard in deserts
B. is happy in deserts
C. is impossible in deserts
D. in deserts in much better now
Travel is fun and exciting, but it’s not if you get sick. You may think, “Not me, I won’t get sick in my holiday.” But, for many people, that is what happens.
Of course you don’t want to spend your holiday sick in bed. So what can you do to stay in good health? There are three things you should remember when you travel: relax, sleep, and eat well.
A holiday must be a time for relaxing. But very often it is not. Think about what you do when you are a traveller. There are many places to visit: museums, shops, parks, churches. You may spend most days walking around these places. This can be very tiring. You may have a terrible headache after a few hours. If this is the way you feel, you should take a rest. Don’t ask your body to do too much. A tired body means a weak body. And a weak body gets sick easily. So sit down for a few hours in a nice place. In good weather, look for a quiet park bench(石凳). Or you can stop at a cafe. You can learn a lot by watching people while you rest.
Sleep is also important. If you want to stay healthy, you need to get enough sleep. You may have trouble sleeping at night when you travel. There may be too many noises in your hotel or the bed may be uncomfortable. If this is true, don’t be afraid to change rooms or hotels. Or you may get enough sleep for another reason. You may want to stay out late at night. In many cities, the nightlife can be very exciting. Then you should plan to sleep for an hour during the day. The extra(额外) hour can make a big difference。
Finally, if you want to stay healthy, you must eat the right kinds of foods but you need to be careful about how much you eat. Lots of food is not good for you.
So, remember this, if you want to enjoy your holiday, take care of yourself. Give your body some rest. Get enough sleep and eat good, healthy food.
1.This passage is about ______
A. how to stay healthy when you travel
B. how exciting travel is
C. relaxing when you travel
D. what you eat when you travel
2.Travel is ______
A. the best way to relax B. very tiring
C. never any fun D. unhealthy
3.Your body needs sleep to_____
A. enjoy the nightlife B. stay strong and healthy
C. change hotels D. learn a lot about a new place.
4.Why can you have a terrible headache while visiting these places?
A. Because you don’t like these places
B. Because some place makes you feel headache
C. Because you feel boring to visit these places.
D. Because there are so many places to visit.
5.You can change your rooms or hotels, if______.
A. you want to stay out late at night
B. you want to eat different food
C. your hotel is noisy
D. you can’t get on well with the manager in the hotel
