Question

Some people learn a second language easily.Others 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 is to feel positive 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.We can learn from our mistakes.In other words, do not worry about taking risks.

The second step is to practice your English.For example, write a diary every day.You will get used to writing it in English, and you will feel comfortable expressing your ideas in English.Several weeks later, you will see that your writing is improving.In addition, you must speak English every day.You can practice with your classmates outside class.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.

You must be positive 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 feel more confident in yourself.

1.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

2.What is not helpful for you to enjoy learning English?

A. To communicate in English.

B. To worry about taking risks.

C. To think about what has been done after each class.

D. To make a record of the achievements.

3.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 ways to help you learn a second language more easily.

D. Don't worry about taking risks when learning a second language.

4.What does the underlined word “journal” in the 4th paragraph mean?

A. Diary.

B. Composition.

C. Poem.

D. Newspaper.

Answer

1. D

2. B

3. C

4. A

【解析】

本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述的是可以帮助你更容易地学习第二语言的很多方法。

1.细节理解题。根据第二段中You do not have to understand everything all at once.可知，当你学习英语的时候，你不需要一下子把所有的东西都听懂。故选D。

2.细节理解题。根据第二段中We can learn from our mistakes.In other words, do not worry about taking risks.可知，担心冒险对你享受英语学习没有帮助的。故选B。

3.主旨大意题。根据第一段最后一句There are several ways to make learning English a little easier and more interesting.可知，本文讲述的是可以帮助你更容易地学习第二语言的很多方法。故选C。

4.词义猜测题。根据倒数第二段中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. （第三步是记录你的语言学习。你可以写在你的日记里。每节课后，想想你做了什么。）由此推知划线词的意思是“日记”，故选A。