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Learn another language isn't easy, but most people can learn a second language well if they're willing to put in the necessary time. Here are sane practical suggestions for studying effectively, overcoming anxiety, and learning the grammar and skills necessary for success in foreign language classes.
Study every day
Language lemming is cumulative: you cannot put it off until the weekend. Study one or two hours for every class hour if you want a good mark.
Distribute (分配) your study time in 15 to 30 minutes period throughout the day
Study a different task each time: vocabulary now, grammar next, etc. Get an overview during the first half hour: spend 10 minutes reviewing dialog, 10 minutes learning new vocabulary, 10 minutes learning new grammar… So you'll at least have looked at it all. About 80% of your study time should be spend on recitation (背诵) or practice.
Attend and participate (参与) in every class — even if you aren't well prepared
Class time is your best opportunity to practice, Learn the grammar and vocabulary outside of class in order to make full use of the class time. Spend a few minutes "warming up" before each class by speaking or reading the language.
Make yourself comfortable in the classroom
Get to know your classmates, so you'll feel you're among friends. Visit your teacher during office hours to get acquainted (熟悉的) : explain your goals and fears about the course to your teacher.
Learn grammar if you don't already know it
Grammar is the skeleton (骨架) and the basic structure of a language, and you must learn it.
Practice for tests by doing what you'll have to do on the test
If the test will require you to write, then study by writing — including spelling and accents. If you' re asked to listen, practice listening. Ask for practice questions and make up your own test questions. Try to invent changes on patterns and forms. Over learning is also required in tests preparation: study beyond the paints of recognition to mastery.
Develop a good attitude
Have a clear personal reason for taking the class. Set personal goals for what you want to learn. Leave perfectionism at the door; give yourself permission to make mistakes and learn from them.
64. What does the underlined word "cumulative" in "Paragraph 3" probably mean?
A. process of gaining knowledge or skill by doing and seeing things
B. having to do with comparison
C. having ability to do what is needed
D. increasing in amount by one addition after another
65. A good learner is one who _____ according to the passage.
A. never permits himself to make mistakes
B. can learn something from the mistakes he makes
C. follows the goals that other persons set for themselves
D. can get to know his classmates and doesn't take his teachers' advice
66. What would be the best title for the passage?
A. Tips on studying a foreign language
B. Advice on how to learn grammar
C. Suggestions for studying vocabulary effectively
D. How to make yourself comfortable in the classroom
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Beijing-Beijing is to spend up to US $ 20 billion to change the Chinese capital into a 21st century one for the 2008 Olympics.
The government managed to host the 2008 games. The general aim is for Beijing to have the same environmental standards as Paris, London or Washington by 2008.
Hundreds of millions of dollars will be spent to pipe natural gas to the city’s home, taking away dirty coal burning gradually while 60,000 buses will be changed to liquefied(液化) gas.
The money also will be used for relocating the polluting factories and building green belts. By 2008 around 90 percent of Beijing’s waste will be treated, compared to only 40 percent at present.
Olympic officials have already announced that around 50 large projects are being dealt with to improve traffic congestion and cut down pollution. They include construction of Beijing’s first light railway, a 40.5-kilometer line which is expected to be completed in 2005.
Beijing besides, plans to build an 82.25-kiometer-long subway to add to the existing 53 kilometres. Nine major roads will be rebuilt or widened.
Beijing also plans to build a 70-meter-wide green belt along the waterways to protect water quality as well as increase the green areas.
67. The government will pipe natural gas to the city’s home in order to __________.
A. solve the problem of being short of fuel
B. bring down the cost of daily life
C. reduce the pollution of our capital
D. keep up with the development of modern society
61. From the last three paragraphs we know the fact that __________.
A. lengthening the existing 53-kilmometer subway is among the 50 large projects
B. a 40.5-kilmometer line will be added to Beijing’s first light railway
C. the length of the subway will be up to 135.25 kilometres in 2005
D. a 70-meter-wide green belt will supply us with enough water
69. Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A. The environment of London is better than Toronto.
B. In the first paragraph “a 21st century one”refers to a modern and advanced capital.
C. Beijing is badly polluted mainly by coal burning.
D. Liquefied gas is more expensive than petrol.
70. This news report mainly talks about ____________.
A. how Beijing is becoming a 21st century city
B. how many projects are being dealt with to improve traffic of Beijing
C. how Beijing is being built into first class Olympic host city
D. the use of the 20 billion US dollars
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Every year, many foreign students go to America to study English. Some of them will take part in a homestay and live with an American family. However, others will make a different decision. They will live with friends from their own country. I believe that if a foreign student looks at both possibilities, he will decide to live with an American family. Even though there are one or two disadvantages to the homestay way, there are far more advantages.
In making his decision about how to live in the US, the foreign student is smart to consider one or two disadvantages to live with an American family. First of all, living with people of another language and culture may cause the homesick feeling to increase. Also, the American family could be-come very protective of him. They may ask him where he is going, when he leaves home and when he will return. In spite of these two disadvantages, there is a stronger argument in favor of(赞同)living with Americans.
By living in an American one, the student has a chance to become familiar with American customs and culture. For example, he will learn the importance of family closeness. He can see how the children communicate with their parents and how the parents educate their children. He will not feel like a stranger because the American family will help him adapt to(适应)a new life. In an American home, he can learn English fast. Family members can help him with his homework. When he speaks English, they can point out his mistakes. In this way, he can learn English naturally.
Although there are some disadvantages to live with an American family, there are more advantages. If the foreign student at first realizes the value of learning about a new culture and improving his English at the same time, he will find studying there a very big experience.
71. According to the passage, which of the following statements is not the advantage of homestay?
A. The student may get familiar with American customs and culture.
B. The family members may be very protective of the student.
C. The student can learn English fast.
D. The family members can help the student with his homework.
72. The main idea of the passage is _______
A. two ways of living in the US
B. getting familiar with American customs and culture
C. improving English with the help of an American family
D. living with an American family
73. Which of the following is mentioned by the writer in the passage.
A. Living with an American family and living in a dormitory.
B. Living with an American family and living with American students in a rented house.
C. Living with friends from their own country and living in a dormitory.
D. Living with an American family and living with friends from their own country.
74. A foreign student living with friends from his own country _________
A. may soon get to know American culture
B. can learn English faster
C. may feel less homesick
D. no longer feels like a stranger in the US
75. When foreign students live in America, which of the following is the one that the writer favors(支持) ?
A. They can live in an American home.
B. They can live in a dormitory.
C. They can live with friends from their own country.
D. They can live alone.