根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。
Reading books can be a great way to pick up new vocabulary, see grammar in action and develop your understanding of a language. ____1____
For beginners, I would recommend starting with something short and simple. Avoid the classics, for they often use very old English words and can involve complex themes. Children’s books are a great place to start. ____2____ Dr Seuss writes his books in thyme and they are all very funny. Starting with something like this means you are more likely to finish the book and want to read more.
____3____ The book isn’t too long and if you’ve seen the film it may be easier to follow. If you like reading about historical events, Anne Holm’s I am David is a good read.
If you’re not quite ready to read a full book, why not try Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes? ____4____ Or, try a very short book like one from Roger Hargeaves’s Mr. Men and Little Miss series. Although they are intended for young children, they are a good way to pick up some more basic vocabulary.
My final piece of advice would be to read something that interests you. Look at the short summary of the book on the back cover and see if it looks like something that you would enjoy. Think about the type that is in your own language and find one of that type in English. ____5____
A. Dr Seuss’s books are guaranteed to make you laugh.
B. The key to success is choosing the right book for you.
C. Reading can bring you a lot of fun as well as knowledge.
D. How much you can understand a book depends on your vocabulary.
E. For more advanced learners, you could try the Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien.
F. This way, you’re more likely to enjoy reading, rather than see it as a headache.
G. This book contains lots of short stories, based on fairy tales, all written in thyme.
A
Some people learn a second language easily. Other people have trouble learning a new language. How can you help yourself learn a new language, such as English? There are several ways to make learning English a little easier and more interesting.
The first step(步骤) is to feel confident(有信心的) about learning English. If you believe that you can learn, you will learn. Be patient. You do not have to understand everything all at once. It is natural to make mistakes when you learn something new. You can learn from your mistakes.
The second step is to practice your English. For example, write a journal every day. You will get used to writing in English, and you will feel comfortable expressing your ideas in English. After several weeks, you will see that your writing is improving. Besides, you must speak English every day. You can practice with your classmates outside classes. You will all make mistakes, but gradually you will become comfortable communicating in English.
The third step is to keep a record of your language learning. You can write this in your journal. After each class, think about what you did. Did you answer a question correctly? Did you understand something the teacher explained? Perhaps the lesson was difficult, but you tried to understand it. Write these achievements(成绩) in your journal.
You must be positive(积极的) about learning English and believe that you can do it. It is important to practice every day and make a record of your achievements. You will enjoy learning English, and you will have more confidence in yourself.
1.Which of the following is important to learn English?
A. To read English every day.
B. To make a record of your mistakes.
C. To buy a dictionary.
D. To practice English every day and make a record of your achievements.
2.When you learn English, you do not need to___________ .
A.be patient
B. make mistakes
C. express your ideas in English
D. understand everything all at once
3. Which is NOT helpful for you to enjoy learning English?
A. To communicate in English.
B. To worry about making mistakes.
C. To think about what has been done after classes.
D. To make a record of your achievements.
4.What is the main idea of this passage?
A. It is very important to learn a second language.
B. Some people learn a second language easily while other people do not.
C. There are several ways to help you learn a second language more easily.
D. Don’t worry about making mistakes when learning a second language.
完成句子
1. Everyone was waiting for the good result but the subject of salaries (工资) didn’t ________________(come).
2. The whereabouts(行踪) of Kim Jong-un, the highest leader of North Korea, are still unknown __________________ (present).
3. The daily news time that most of us enjoyed had to be canceled _________________(because) the inflexible(死板的) rules.
4. Good learners will ______________________(use) every possible chance they have to speak English.
5. Cartoon characters _____________________(such) Mickey Mouse and Snoopy are still popular to this day.
用适当的介、副词填空
1. Why not go ________ underground?
2. But the subway station is far ________.
3. So by the 1600’s Shakespeare was able to make use ________ a wider vocabulary than ever before.
4. In 1620 some British settlers moved ______ America.
5. English now is also spoken ________ a foreign or second language ________ South Asia.
6. It was based more ________ German than the English we speak ________ present.
7. So why has English changed ________ time?
8. Actually all languages change and develop when cultures meet and communicate ________ each other.
根据语境，用方框中所给短语的适当形式填空。（每个短语仅使用一次）
communicate with, more than, the number of, be based on, because of, be able to, make use of, such as, at present, come up |
1. Then each new student had to ________ to the front of the classroom and introduce themselves.
2. You don’t have to join in; there are ________ enough people on the job already.
3. ________ children under 14 are not permitted in bars.
4. If you speak English, you can ________ business people from other countries.
5. The reports ________ wrong information, so don’t believe it.
6. My friend tried to join the army but was refused ________ his poor health.
7. You have to type in commands, ________ ＂help＂and＂print＂.
8. This year we can even ________ buy many more presents for our grandchildren. It’s great.
9. Excuse me, can you tell me how you ________ your spare time?
10. ________ people asking to go there is on the increase.
结合语境，根据汉语或首字母提示用单词的适当形式填空。
1. ________(事实上), China may have the largest number of English learners.
2. The little boy is just starting to talk; he has a________(词汇量)of about ten words.
3. Tom told me that he couldn’t speak Chinese very________(流利地).
4. Only time will tell whether Chinese English will develop its own________(特色).
5. The options were History and Geography. I chose the________(后者).
6. We________(逐渐地)get used to getting up early on winter mornings.
