Ways to Learn a Foreign Language Well

①　To learn a foreign language well, the most important thing is how much time you are involved in language learning. The more time you spend on the language, the faster you will learn. This means spending time enjoyably on whatever relates to the language you are learning.

②　Wherever you are, listen to the language and read what you are listening to. Listen to and read materials that you like, materials that you can mostly understand, or even only partly understand If you keep listening and reading, you will get used to the language. One hour of listening and reading each day is more effective than many hours of class time.

③　Build up your vocabulary. You' ll need lots. Start to notice words and how they come together as phrases. Learn these words and phrases through listening and reading. Soon you will run into your new words and phrases elsewhere. Gradually you will be able to use them.

④　If you do not want to learn the language, you won't. If you do want to learn the language, take control. Choose content that interests you- that you want to listen to and read Discover the language by yourself, like a child growing up.Talk when you feel like it. Write when you feel like it. You can learn to become fluent if you want to.

⑤　Do not worry about what you cannot remember, or cannot yet understand,or cannot yet say. It does not matter. You are learning and improving.The language will gradually become clearer, but this will happen at a pace that you cannot control. So sit back and enjoy.

Task 1

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假设你的英国朋友Mike准备来中国留学,他给你发来电邮,希望你能给他推荐一位中国朋友,帮助他练习汉语。请你给他写一封英文邮件,内容包括:

l 你所推荐朋友的基本情况(年龄、性别、兴趣爱好等)

l 你推荐他的原因

请以Li Ke署名。

Shopping and HealthMany people believe that shopping (shop) is a bad habit. However, a recent Time magazine suggests that this 41 ___ (believe) might be wrong. For some people, shopping may help them live longer.An extensive study of old people has 42__ (find) that regular shoppers live longer than less frequent shoppers. Shopping 43___ (give) people the chance to talk with other people and to get exercise. If shoppers buy fresh food- 44 __ (day), then they may have a 45__ (health) diet. Shopping makes people move from one place to another and make a certain 46__ (decide). These activities help them stay mentally and physically fit.Even though people shop for practical 47__ (reason), shopping is also good for their 48 __ (emotion) health. And compared with other types of physical 49__ (activity), shopping is easy to do. Unlike going to a fitness center or 50__ (play) sports, people can shop anywhere. As a result, they can do it more regularly.

Australian Athlete Cathy FreemanCathy Freeman was born in an aboriginal(土著的) family in Australia When she was still a girl. her talent in running was 31___ . Her mother encouraged her to 32___ her interest in sports. Her stepfather(继父), Bruce Barber, told her that she could win a gold medal at the olympics if she trained 33___ . At the age of 15, she 34___ at the National School Championships. She achieved such good 35___ that she was encouraged to 36__ the 1990 Commonwealth Games team. She became a 37 __ of the 4×100-meter relay(接力)team, which won gold at the Commonwealth Games. In 1990, she took part in the Australian National Championships, winning the 200 meters, and then ran in the 100, 200, and 4x100 meters 38__ at the World Junior Games. During this time, she 39 __ an Australian track official. He later became her 40 __ , manager, and boyfriend.A. obvious

B. coach

C.follow

D.strange

E. met

F. member

G. results

H. competed

I. races

J. join

K. hardly

L. properly

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Train Travel for Senior CitizensImagine it's that time of year when you start thinking about taking a vacation. Part of the work involves choosing an ideal location while the hard part can be making travel arrangements. 26 __ While those methods may be your first thoughts, train travel is a wonderful option(选择)that sometimes gets overlooked.In recent years, train travel has increased greatly. A 2010 poll said 62 percent of Americans would probably choose to travel by train. The group responsible for most of the increase in train travel is senior citizens. 27__The first advantage of traveling by train is not having to worry about driving or the stresses of flying. Today, taking a plane can be quite annoying. 28__ In addition, some arent fond of heights and instead enjoy feeling safe on the ground.The second advantage of train travel is it allows passengers to enjoy beautiful scenes during the ride. 29__ What's more, people can enjoy drinks, food, movies, and games on the train.30__ It may bring back wonderful memories to those who rode trains with their families as children.Overall, train travel is both comfortable and relaxing. It is a wonderful way of traveling for senior citizens.

A. You don't have to keep your eyes on the road.

B. And they choose trains for a number of reasons.

C.Traveling by train can be tiring and time-consuming.

D.Finally, railroad travel can be a timeless option for seniors.

E. How are you going to get there perhaps by plane, car, or bus?

F. One needs to check in bags and be subject to various security measures.____

It does not matter if learners .

People should avoid learning .