When you finish high school or university, is learning done? The answer is “no”. In many countries, people continue learning all their lives. Why is lifelong learning important? How can it help you? Let’s look at one example of lifelong learning in Japan.

Why is lifelong learning important?

　 You go to school and learn. You take tests. But learning doesn’t only happen in school. And learning doesn’t stop when you graduate from high school or college. You are learning all the time. For example, learning can happen when you go to a museum. It can also happen when you get a job. You learn when you play a sport or when you take a trip. Learning is life! We never stop learning. Every day, you can improve yourself by learning something new.

Lifelong learning in Japan

In Japan, life learning is very important. People in Japan like to try new learning activities. Except music calligraphy, flower arranging, and foreign languages are some of their favorite classes. The Japanese take classes to improve their skills and learn new things.

Conclusion

When we graduate from school, we can continue to learn. Make lifelong learning one of your goals!

56. Why is lifelong learning important?

A. It helps you improve yourself.　 　 B. It’s the best way to learn.　

C. It’s fun and easy.　　　　　　 　　 D. It’s an important goal.

57. Some people in Japan take foreign language classes to 　　　.

A. get a job　　　　　　　　　 　 　 B. learn new things　　

C. get good grades　　　　　　 　 　 D. finish college

58. People in Japan like to try new learning activities. Except　　 .

A. music calligraphy　　　　　　　　　 B. foreign languages

C. flower arranging　　　　　　　　　　 D.sports learning

59. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Learning only happens in school.

B. When we graduate from school, learning is done.

C. You can’t learn anything when you play a sport.

D. Music, calligraphy, flower arranging and foreign languages are popular classes in Japan.

　 I have many different hobbies. I would like to share them with you. I have many different after-school activities every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday and some Sunday activities.

　 I am learning the Arabic Dabkah. It is a traditional Arabic folk dance. This Sunday I am going to perform in an Arabic fashion(时尚) show. The girls and I will show traditional Arabic clothes to the audience. It must be great fun! I also like ballet(芭蕾舞). So you see, I love all kinds of dance and it is my favourite hobby. I take ballet lessons with two of my best friends every Sunday. I also love choreography(舞蹈设计) and love to dance to music with my friends. My favourite singers are Miley Cyrus, Rihanna, Avril Lavigne and the Jonas Brothers.

　 One of the activities I do out of school is gymnastics. I really enjoy gymnastics because it makes me keep fit. I also enjoy playing volleyball. I am on the school volleyball team.

　 If you have some hobbies like me, please share them with me!

根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。

61.What does the Arabic Dabkah refer to (所指)?

A modern English dance.　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. traditional Arabic dance.

C. A traditional Arabic song.　　　　　　　　　 D. A modern English song.

62. What does the writer think of the Arabic fashion show?

A. Traditional 　　　　　　　　 B. Terrible 　　　　　 C. Boring 　　　 D. Fun

63. What is the writer’s favourite hobby?

A. Performing 　　　　　　 B. Singing 　　　　　 C. Sports 　　　 D. Dance

64. Which of the following is NOT right?

A. The writer has dance classes with her friends every Sunday.

B. The writer likes dancing to music with her friends.

C. The writer does activities after school every day.

D. The writer is a girl with many different interests.

65. What is the main idea of the passage?

A. The writer’s hobbies.　　 B. The writer’s favourite songs.

C. The writer’s classes.　　　 D. The writer’s favourite singers.