Thirty years ago, few Chinese knew about American TV series, though during the 1980s and 1990s, Chinese people got the chance to watch some U.S.A. TV series like Growing Pains.
Now, 【小题1】______,Chinese people have more chances to enjoy foreign TV series. Some American TV series such as Friends and Prison Break have become very popular among young Chinese English learners. In their opinion, watching American TV series is a good way to learn English and American culture. They have other reasons to support that point of view.
First, it’s easy and convenient for learners to manage their learning time. They don’t have to worry about the place and time to learn. 【小题2】 _________,they can start watching and learning. All they need to do is to turn on their computers and put on their earphones.
The stories in the TV series also play an important role in attracting more learners. Different cultures between China and the Western countries and exciting story lines get young people interested in watching and learning . 【小题3】_______.
Besides, watching American TV series can help learners improve their listening and speaking skills. English learners may find it hard to find a native speaker to talk with,【小题4】________, they can listen to native speakers and follow their conversations as much as they can.

Thirty years ago, few Chinese knew about American TV series, though during the 1980s and 1990s, Chinese people got the chance to watch some U.S.A. TV series like Growing Pains.

Now, 1.______,Chinese people have more chances to enjoy foreign TV series. Some American TV series such as Friends and Prison Break have become very popular among young Chinese English learners. In their opinion, watching American TV series is a good way to learn English and American culture. They have other reasons to support that point of view.

First, it’s easy and convenient for learners to manage their learning time. They don’t have to worry about the place and time to learn. 2. _________,they can start watching and learning. All they need to do is to turn on their computers and put on their earphones.

The stories in the TV series also play an important role in attracting more learners. Different cultures between China and the Western countries and exciting story lines get young people interested in watching and learning . 3._______.

Besides, watching American TV series can help learners improve their listening and speaking skills. English learners may find it hard to find a native speaker to talk with,4.________, they can listen to native speakers and follow their conversations as much as they can.

A. Any time they are free

B. They also feel relaxed at the same time

C. with the fast development of DVDs and the Internet

D. but in the TV series

5.Which of the following is true according to the passage.

A．Thirty years ago, a few Chinese knew about American TV series.

B．Learners can’t manage their learning time easily.

C．Only exciting story lines get young people interested in watching and learning

D．It may be difficult for English learners to find a a native speaker to talk with.

A hot dog is one of the most popular American food. It was named after frankfurter, a German food. You may hear “hot dog” ______ in other ways. People sometimes _____ “hot dog” to express pleasure(快乐). For example, a friend may ask if you would like to go to the cinema. You____ say, “Great. I’d love to. ” Or, you could say”______! I’d love to go.” People _____ use the expression（表达） to describe someone who is a “show-off”, who tries to show everyone else how ____ he is. You often hear such a(n) _____ called a “hot dog”. He may be a basketball player, for example, who _____ the ball with one hand making a(n) ___ catch seem more difficult. You know he is a “hot dog” because when he makes such a catch, he bows(鞠躬) to crowd, hoping to _____ their cheers.

1.A. cooked B. eaten C. picked D. used

2.A. speak B. tell C. talk D. say

3.A. must B. had to C. might D.need

4.A. Excuse me B. Don’t worry C. Never mind D. Hot dog

5.A. ever B. yet C. also D. still

6.A. kind B. hopeful C. great D. careful

7.A. person B. dog C. hand D.people

8.A. catches B. plays C. throws D. passes

9.A. funny B. easy C. exciting D. good

10.A. lose B. win C. avoid(避免) D. explain[