I often hear some students say English is difficult, and it gives them a headache. So they can’t learn it well. But English is very easy for me. I’m good at it. I’m very glad to tell you something about how I study English.
First, I think an interest in English is very important. When I was in Grade One, we had a new subject -English. It was fresh for me. I was interested in it, so I worked hard at it. Soon we had an English exam and I got a very good mark. How happy I was! After that, I learned English harder and harder. Our English teacher often teaches us English songs, the songs sound nice. I often think how interesting English is!
Second, I think English is a foreign language. I should learn it well in the following ways: Listen to the teacher carefully, speak bravely, read aloud and have a good vocabulary. Then practice again and again, never be tired. And I also have a good habit: Asking whenever I have a question, I must make it clear by asking our English teacher. How happy I am when I understand!
Besides this, I often read English stories, jokes and easy novels. From these I know English is not only interesting, but also useful. They help me understand a lot of things. So to do more reading is an important way to learn English well.
And I also do some exercises from our class magazines, and I often write English diaries. English has become a close friend of mine.
Now I have learned English for more than two years. I always keep the first position in our school. From these words, I hope every student can learn English well.
【小题1】 Why do some Students often “have a headache”?

A．Because they are easy to catch cold.

B．Because it’s often very cold

C．Because they think English is easy.

D．Because they don’t think English is easy.

【小题2】 The sentence “I got a very good mark” means ________.

A．I got a good way.	B．I had a good idea.
C．I did badly in the exam.	D．I did well in the exam.

【小题3】 The writer thinks English is interesting because ________.

A．English is full of stories.

B．English is full of jokes.

C．His teacher often teaches them nice English songs.

D．Of nothing

【小题4】 Which of the following is not the way the writer studies by?

A．Speaking bravely	B．Writing to foreign friends
C．Reading aloud	D．Writing English diaries

When I was leaving to meet Lynne, my friend Tony told me that I’d better take some money. But I didn't listen to him. I thought Lynne would pay because she had invited me. I arrived at the restaurant on time. I know Americans expect you to be on time. Lynne and I sat at a table and a waiter brought us some delicious food.

The dinner was a great success. We talked a lot while eating. After two hours, the waiter finally came and asked if we wanted one check (账单）or two, Lyrme said two. We went to the cashier and Lynne paid her check. I was embarrassed when the cashier gave me my bill. I had no money to pay for my meal. Then I had an idea. I said，“Oh! I forgot my wallet! Can I call my friend, please?" The cashier showed me where the phone was and I quickly called Tony. In a few minutes, he arrived with some money, and paid my check. He laughed at me all the way home. Now, I think it's funny too, but at that time I was very embarrassed. I thought an invitation to  have dinner in America meant the same thing as that in China. Now 1 think you have to understand thai your customs are only your customs. When you visit a foreign country, you have to learn about their customs, too. They can be quite different.

Fill in the blanks according to the passage. Only one word for each blank.

One day I got an invitation to dinner from Lynne. Before I left, my friend Tony told me to take some money, bul 1 didn’t take his1.______. 1 reached the restaurant on time because I know being late is thought to be 2.______    . Lynne and I enjoyed the dinner very much. But two hours3._______, 1 got into trouble 4._______my check. I thought Lyrme would pay 5.________of the checks. In fact I was wrong. I had to call Tony for help. After the problem was solved, I realized the importance of learning about different customs.

 

I often hear some students say English is difficult, and it gives them a headache. So they can’t learn it well. But English is very easy for me. I’m good at it. I’m very glad to tell you something about how I study English.

First, I think an interest in English is very important. When I was in Grade One, we had a new subject -English. It was fresh for me. I was interested in it, so I worked hard at it. Soon we had an English exam and I got a very good mark. How happy I was! After that, I learned English harder and harder. Our English teacher often teaches us English songs, the songs sound nice. I often think how interesting English is!

Second, I think English is a foreign language. I should learn it well in the following ways: Listen to the teacher carefully, speak bravely, read aloud and have a good vocabulary. Then practice again and again, never be tired. And I also have a good habit: Asking whenever I have a question, I must make it clear by asking our English teacher. How happy I am when I understand!

Besides this, I often read English stories, jokes and easy novels. From these I know English is not only interesting, but also useful. They help me understand a lot of things. So to do more reading is an important way to learn English well.

And I also do some exercises from our class magazines, and I often write English diaries. English has become a close friend of mine.

Now I have learned English for more than two years. I always keep the first position in our school. From these words, I hope every student can learn English well.

1. Why do some Students often “have a headache”?

A. Because they are easy to catch cold.

B. Because it’s often very cold

C. Because they think English is easy.

D. Because they don’t think English is easy.

2. The sentence “I got a very good mark” means ________.

A. I got a good way.                       B. I had a good idea.

C. I did badly in the exam.                D. I did well in the exam.

3. The writer thinks English is interesting because ________.

A. English is full of stories.

B. English is full of jokes.

C. His teacher often teaches them nice English songs.

D. Of nothing

4. Which of the following is not the way the writer studies by?

A. Speaking bravely                      B. Writing to foreign friends

C. Reading aloud                         D. Writing English diaries

 

On the first day of class, Roni’s foreign students fill out form and give information about themselves.

Name: Claude Ansari                           Country: France Native Language: Arabic                       Time in U.S.: 10 months Please tell me a little about yourself. Family: I live with my wife and 2-year-old daughter. Work: I was an art school student in France. But now, I’m working as a cook. Interests: I love to cook (and eat). I also like to go mountain climbing.

 

Name: Su Chen Wang                           Country: Taiwan, China Native Language: Chinese                        Time in U.S.: 4 years Please tell me a little about yourself. Family: I have 3 boys and 2 girls. They’re all attending school here. My husband is a businessman and lives in Taiwan. Work: I was a maths teacher but now I’m a housewife. Interests: I like indoor activities: reading, drawing, listening to music.

 

Name: Rorma Ruiz                          Country: Guatemala Native Language: Spanish                     Time in U.S.: 2 years Please tell me a little about yourself. Family: My family—my mother and 4 brothers—lives in Guatemala. I’m here by myself. Work: I worked as a nurse in my country. Here I’m a tailor. Interests: I like to go to movies and buy videos. I love to study.

【小题1】Who has lived in America for the shortest time?
A. Claude Ansari  B. Norma’s mother.   C. Su Chen Wang
【小题2】__________worked in a hospital a few years ago.
A. Claude Ansari   B. Su Chen Wang      C. Norma Ruiz
【小题3】Su Chen Wang’s children are attending school in ___________.
A. France         B. the U.S.          C. Taiwan
【小题4】These three people will ___________ together.
A. go mountain climbing   B.listen to music    C. study in the same class
【小题5】Which of the following is Not True?
A. They all had jobs before they came to America?
B. They all have children.
C. They are foreign students of a school in America now.