Susan is so brave that she ______ to speak in front of many people.

A. forgets B. dares C. hates D. fails

The doctor warned us ______ more fruit and vegetables instead of meat.

A. to eating B. to eat C. eat D. eating

Linda thinks ______ conversations with friends in English is really helpful.

A. having B. has C. to having D. have

Rick has ______ five pounds because of eating too much during the Spring Festival.

A. laid out B. turned on C. cut out D. put on

I can’t go to the meeting ______, but I’ll send someone to speak for me.

A. in danger B. over and over again

C. from time to time D. in person

—Excuse me. Do you know _______?

—Yes, there is a flower shop on Green Street.

A. how I can buy some flowers

B. where I can buy some flowers

C. how I can buy some flowers

D. where can I buy some flowers

—We’re going to have a party for mothers on Mother’s Day.

—______.May I join you?

A. No problem B. Have a good trip

C. Sounds like fun D. Sorry to hear that

A:Li Mei, as a ninth-grade student, you must be very tired, right?

B:Yes. We’re going to take the most important examination and we must review every subject.

A:(51) 1.

B:No. I have to get up at a quarter past six every morning and go to bed very late.

A:Why do you get up so early?

B:(52) 2.

A:Does your mother also get up so early?

B:Yes. She cooks breakfast for me. (53) 3.

A:Your mother is so kind. Well, how do you memorize English words?

B:(54) 4.

A:Sounds great. (55) 5. I want to learn from you.

B:OK, if you think it will help.

A.By making word cards.

B.I have trouble learning new words.

C.Do you feel tired?

D.Can you get enough sleep every day?

E.She wants me to keep healthy.

F.What did you do?

G.Because I have to memorize English words.

What do children think about when it comes to Christmas?

Many children______the world think about holidays, Christmas trees and special times with the family. They think about a big Christmas lunch and_________carols.

Christmas is_____December 25 every year. Preparations for Christmas start many weeks_____.Younger children write a letter to Santa Claus to tell him what presents they want. Saint Nicholas lived many years ago. He was a good Christian man who helped and gave_________to poor children. Children are often well behaved this time of year because they are told that Santa won’t visit them_________they have been good.

Children, with their parents and grandparents, made up their home. They_________some colored paper on the windows. A Christmas tree_____ with lights, colored balls and fake snow. Many children make their own at school and are very_________of putting them up for their family.

Christmas cards arrive in the post from friends and family near and_______. The fridge is filled _____ food, fruit, nuts and chocolates. A day or two before Christmas, the turkey appears in the fridge and takes up all the _______.

Children are encouraged to give something to the _____ lucky at Christmas time. They should also remember people who are______ and do not have family. Children buy or make presents for their family members. Adults try to teach them that it is______ to give than to receive.

1.A. around B. over C. about D. near

2.A. sing B. singing C. to sing D. will sing

3.A. for B. at C. in D. on

4.A. before B. after C. later D. since

5.A. flowers B. gifts C. love D. smell

6.A. unless B. until C. if D. while

7.A. put away B. put out C. put up D. put on

8.A. cover B. covers C. is covered D. is covering

9.A. relaxed B. happy C. pride D. proud

10.A. away B. far C. except D. besides

11.A. with B. of C. in D. on

12.A. food B. fruit C. chocolates D. space

13.A. more B. much C. less D. even

14.A. alone B. lonely C. brave D. dangerous

15.A. better B. best C. less D. least

Are you learning English and do you need help with grammar? Do you want to learn new vocabulary or slang (俚语)? Well, you can find help online with these top 5 free English as a Second Language websites.

Dave’s ESL Café

This is a complete website that can help you learn and practice English. You can read many stories and do a lot of exercises to test your self. You c an also post questions and answers onto the help center.

About.com

You can get free English courses from About.com and you’ll get regular e-mails that will help you learn English.

The Classroom by Voice of America

You can watch videos and listen to news stories to improve your listening and vocabulary skills. You can also hear English words and their meanings.

Heinle’s Newbury House Dictionary of American English

Do you need to find the definition of a word? Use this online dictionary to find simple and clear definitions, as well as example sentences and idioms (习语). You can also find different cultural facts.

Perso nal English Portal (门户网站) on YouTube

You can watch this series of videos on YouTube to develop your listening skills. You can also do a search for “learn English” on YouTube to find other videos. This is a good way to practice English and have fun.

1.If you want to do English exercises and test yourself, you can go to .

A. About.com B. YouTube

C. Dave’s ESL Cafe D. the Classroom by Voice of America

2.You can at the help center on the website Dave’s ESL Cafe.

A. watch videos and pictures

B. listen to news and music

C. watch movies and matches

D. read questions and answers

3.About.com often sends e-mails to its visitors to help them .

A. get relaxed B. have fun

C. become famous D. learn English

4.The underlined word “definition” means “ ” in Chinese.

A. 来源 B. 释义

C. 意图 D. 背景

5.From Heinle’s Newbury House Dictionary of American English, you can find .

A. cultural information B. online libraries

C. interesting news D. many storybooks