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It is often said that the language we use online is less formal than that we use in a letter, or in direct speech sometimes. This is true, but it can also make us in trouble sometimes.
The thing about online communication is that you have no idea what the person who is reading your messages is feeling. For this reason, it is always a good idea to be polite and cautious when writing e-mails or messages to your friends.
Chinese can be a direct language, but in English, people often talk about a subject in another way. So instead of saying “Please meet me here” or “Do this for me now”, English speakers usually go for indirect phrases like “Would it be possible”, “if you have time” or “It would mean a lot to me if…”
If you have a close friend, you may still run into trouble because of your jokes. If you have asked someone to do something and they need a bit more time, you might joke with him: “What? You still haven’t done it yet? What’s wrong with you?” While this seems funny to you, your friend may feel unhappy.
If you have foreign friends in different countries, the time difference can also be a factor. While you are waking up for class on Friday morning, they may be having a party on Friday night. You will be serious and they will, probably, be excited. So don’t be angry if they seem not to care about you. Just try to message them at the proper time.
【小题1】 According to the passage, we learn that our letters are more ______ than the e-mails.

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　　The best way of learning a language is by using it. The best way of learning English is talking in English as much as possible. Sometimes you will get your words mixed up(混淆)and people will not understand you. Sometimes people will say things too quickly and you can’t understand them. But if you keep your sense of humour(幽默感), you cart always have a good laugh at the mistake you make. Don’t be unhappy if people laugh at your mistakes. It’s much better for people to laugh at your mistakes than to be angry because they don’t understand what you are saying. The most important rule(规则)for learning English is“Don’t be afraid of making mistakes. Everyone makes mistakes. ”

1．The most important thing in learning a language is ________.

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2．In learning English, you should ________.

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A．speak as quickly as you can

B．laugh as much as you can

C．use it as often as you can

D．write more than you read

3．When you make a mistake, you’d better ________.

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4．When people laugh at your mistakes, you should ________.

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5．Which of the following is true?

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A．Everyone is afraid of making mistakes when he writes in English.

B．Everyone makes mistakes when he speaks a foreign language.

C．Nobody makes any mistakes in learning foreign language.

D．Clever people never make mistakes when he speaks English.

The best way of learning a language is by using it. For example, if you want to learn English well, you’d better try your best to listen to it, speak it, read it and write it as often as possible(可能).

Sometimes you may not know how to use a word and people can not understand（理解）you. Sometimes people may say things too quickly for you to understand. Don’t be worried or unhappy or even angry if people seem to laugh at your mistakes（错误）. Don’t take it too seriously and just have a good laugh at the mistakes you made. It’s much better to have people laugh at your mistakes than to be angry because they don’t understand what you’re saying. Don’t you think so? So always remember. “Don’t be afraid of making mistakes. Everyone makes mistakes when they are learning a language.”

56. If you want to learn English well, you should ____________.

　　　 A. speak as quickly as possible　　　　　

B. write more than you read

　　　 C. use it as much as you can

57. The best way to learn a language is by using it. “Using” here means _________.

　　　 A. reading and writing　　　 B. listening and speaking　　 C. both A and B

58. When people laugh at your mistakes, __________.

A. you should stop learning the language　　　　

B. you don’t have to feel too serious

C. you mustn’t speak English any more

59. Which of the following is TRUE?

A. We may not understand what others are talking about if they speak too fast.

B. The best way of learning English is by listening it.

C. Laugh at others when they make mistakes.

60. The best title（标题）for this passage is “_________”.

A. Everyone Makes Mistakes　　　　

B. How to Learn a Language

C. Use English as Often as Possible

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A good way to pass an exam is to work hard every day in the year. You may fail in an exam if you are lazy for most of the year and then work hard only a few days before the exam.
Do not remember only grammar when you are learning English. Try to read stories in English and speak in English as often as you can. A few days before the exam you should go to bed early. Do not study late at night. Before you start the exam, read carefully over the exam paper. Try to understand the exact meaning of each question before you pick up your pen to write. When you have finished your exam, read your answers again. Correct(改正) the mistakes if there are any and make sure you have not missed anything out.
【小题1】If you want to do well in an exam, you must       .