A habit is any action that we have performed so often that it becomes something we do almost without thinking. Some of them are thought to be bad habits. People spend countless hours and dollars each year trying to drop these bad habits but often fail. Why? Change is hard work and there is no shortcut to achieve it. However, there is still some advice for you to follow.
First, look at why you do it. In other words, what’s the result of doing this thing? If your bad habit is shouting at people when you are unhappy or under pressure, what do you get from it? It may make you feel a little better for the moment. Or maybe you have a bad habit of leaving your homework undone. The result could be that you get more time to spend on the Internet!
Next, take a look on the other hand. What are you losing because of your habit? Shouting at other people is a bad habit because it makes people around you feel bad and unhappy. Leaving your homework undone is a bad habit because you may be punished by your teacher. Having more Internet time means that you are losing the chance to learn the things that you need to learn. When you think that way, you’ll find that it’s not wise to keep your bad habit! Now it is time to make a decision. What will you choose? I’m sure you will choose to do what you think is more important.
【小题1】From the first paragraph we know that      .

A．people always fail to break bad habits

B．we must change all the habits we have

C．a habit is a terrible thing we can never change

D．it’s difficult, but we should do something about bad habits

【小题2】The underlined sentence “there is no shortcut to achieve it” means that      .[来源:学_科_网]

A．it is not easy to give up bad habits	B．there is a long way and a short way
C．something dangerous may happen	D．we must cut bad habits in a short time

【小题3】 According to the passage, if you want to drop your habits, you have to      .

A．talk to others when you are in low spirits	B．know why you do what you do
C．finish your homework first	D．spend less time on the Internet

【小题4】. The main purpose of this passage is to ask us       .

A．not to shout at people when we are sad	B．not to spend much time on the Internet
C．to give up our bad habits	D．to decide what to choose

Escaping a fire is a serious matter. If you know what to do during a fire, you can  __1__ a life. It is important to know the ways you can use and  __2__ them to everyone in the family, such as stairs and fire escapes(安全出口). You shouldn’t take lifts. From the lower floors of the building, escape __3__   windows is possible. Let’s learn the best way of leaving by window with the least chance of serious injury(受伤).
The first floor window is usually not very high from the  ___4____ . It is about the height of a man. Of course, it is safer to jump a short way than stay in a burning building.
Windows are also very useful when you are___5___ for help. Be sure to keep the door ___6__ before opening the window. If we don’t do that, ___7__and fire may come into the room. Keep your head low at the window to be sure you get__8__ fresh air instead of smoke.
On the second or third floor, the best windows for escape are those __9____open onto a roof. From the roof a person can drop to the ground more __10____ .Dropping onto the cement(水泥地) might end in injury. Trees and grass can help to break a fall.

【小题1】

A．help B．make C．save D．give

【小题2】

A．speak B．take C．show D．say

【小题3】

A．out B．through C．into D．on

【小题4】

A．roof B．earth C．land D．ground

【小题5】

A．needing B．doing C．wanted D．waiting

【小题6】

A．open B．closing C．opening D．closed

【小题7】

A．firemen B．wind C．water D．smoke

【小题8】

A．enough B．little C．a few D．few

【小题9】

A．who B．what C．which D．where

【小题10】.

A．dangerously

B．easy

C．safely

D．carefully

Learning a foreign language is difficult for many learners. The following tips may help you learn a foreign language quickly.

Reading aloud

When you start learning a foreign language, you should read aloud. Reading aloud instead of reading lowly only to yourself helps you in remembering. It helps with pronunciation, too.

Building your vocabulary

You’ll have to make a few word lists, you have to memorize and review them regularly. You may review the word lists at least once a day for two weeks.

Learning grammar

Learning the grammar of a foreign language is a dry and boring task. But it can speed your language learning. Don’t jump to learn tenses(时态), it’s better to be done after you’ve learned some of the language. The most important thing is that you shouldn’t worry about the mistakes you’ll make when you start. If you do like this, you’ll learn the language better.

Watching TV and movies

This is a wonderful way to learn a foreign language quickly. You can watch TV shows in the language you are learning. They’ll help you a great deal with the vocabulary as well as catching what others say and also your pronunciation.

根据短文内容，选择正确答案，（5分）

1. Reading aloud while learning a foreign language helps in ____________.

       A. talking to people                     B. understanding words   

C. learning grammar quickly                 D. pronouncing words correctly  

2.Which of the following is important in building one’s vocabulary of a foreign language?

       A. Writing the words again and again.        B. Listening to tapes in the language.

       C. Reviewing words from time to time     D. Reading more articles in the language.

3. When learning the grammar of a foreign language, you should _____________.

       A. learn tenses first                        B. try not to make mistakes 

C. make at least one word list              D. learn from the mistakes you make     

4.The underlined phrase “ a great deal” means “___________”.

       A. much           B. little             C. a few           D. never

5.Which is the best title for the passage?

       A. Traditional ways of learning English    

B. Some advice on learning a foreign language   

C. The important of learning a foreign language

D. How to deal with difficulties in learning a language

 

【小题1】They had an English party last Sunday. (改为否定句)
They _____ ____ an English party last Sunday.
【小题2】The reporter asked the girl, “Do you like your volunteer work on weekends?” (改为间接引语)
The reporter asked the girl _____ she _____ her volunteer work on weekends.
【小题3】The girl with a flower in her hand is my sister. (改为含定语从句的复合句)
The girl ____ ____ a flower in her hand is my sister.
【小题4】Should I arrive on time or a little later if someone invites me to dinner? (改为同义句)
Am I ____ ____ arrive on time or a little later if someone invites me to dinner?
【小题5】The students will learn the group dance on the school playground. (对画线部分提问)
______ _____ the students learn the group dance?

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【小题1】If you want to watch dancing, you can call________.

A．4668736

B．4021877

C．4886888

D．4686788

【小题2】You can see the whole of Chinese history at________ in April in Anhui Museum.

A．3 p.m. every day

B．9 p.m. from Monday to Friday

C．7 a.m. at weekends

D．7 p.m. every day

【小题3】You can enjoy________ at Jack Stein’s.

A．American jazz	B．Scottish dancing
C．12,000 pieces on show	D．yourself all night

【小题4】Sun Hotel and Rose Hotel are open for________ months of the year.

A．nine

B．ten

C．eleven

D．twelve

【小题5】You have ￥148 and you can________ in June.

A．listen to Jazz

B．watch Scottish dancing

C．go to Anhui Museum

D．stay in Sun Hotel for a night