A. confident B. modest C. generous D. curious

一That's quite right．

A. have been to B. has been to C. have gone to D. has gone to

一That's too bad． Everyone be a book lover． Reading is more enjoyable．

A. would B. may C. should D. need

Researchers are now studying the relationship between music and remembering a foreign language. They find that remembering words in a song is the best way to remember even the most difficult language.

“Singing could be a new way of learning a foreign language. The brain likes to remember things when they are used in a catchy and meaningful way”’said Dr Karen Ludke. The findings may help those who have difficulty learning foreign languages. On his blog,Dr Ludke wrote ,“A listen-and-repeat singing method can support foreign language learning,and open the door for future research in this area. ”

Many language teachers know the value of using and singing. Hua Zhuying,a teacher at a Chinese language school in Washington D. C. depends heavily on songs in teaching Chinese. She says ,“I use music all the time to teach children Chinese. For little kids usually we use English songs but teach them the Chinese lyrics. So it's easy for them to start because they know the music. Not only does it work,but it is fun for the kids. ”

“Sometimes,I think if I were taught English that way,maybe I would speak much better English than now”’ Hua Zhuying adds.

Our brain likes music,especially for remembering. So,if you’re still struggling in learning a language,why not try singing it out?

【1】Dr Ludke believes that foreign language learning can be supported by .

A. using the listen-and-repeat singing method

B. listening to all kinds of famous music

C. writing songs with the language

D. reading the lyrics again and again

【2】From the passage,we know that Hua Zhuying .

A. is interested in writing English songs

B. teaches children English by using music

C. teaches Chinese in an American school

D. is a researcher in a language school

【3】The passage mainly tells us that .

A. many researchers realise the importance of language studying

B. your brain remembers a language better if you sing it

C. many language teachers know the value of famous music

D. you will never learn a language well unless you can sing

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 (愛好) 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 (詞匯). Then practice again and again, never be tired. And I also have a good habit: Asking whenever (不論何時(shí)) 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】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.

【2】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

【3】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

答案填寫在答題紙的相應(yīng)位置。

Today many Chinese people want to improve their English in different ways. For example, twenty-four young singers from across China【1】 (enter) a contest singing popular English songs . Nearly all the singers sang very clearly and looked 【2】 (comfort) on the stage. Although some of them took part 【3】 the competition for the【4】 (one) time, they were able 【5】 (sing) English songs just as well as native speakers.

The winner of the men's competition was a 40-year-old man from Xi'an. And the winner of the women's copetiton was a 19-year-old girl from Dalian.【6】 of them were very modest and said that they didn't think they were 【7】 (good) than the other singers. Jiang Mei, the winner of the women's competition, said English helped her win the prize and she had to study hard.

This kind of contest encourages people in China 【8】 (speak) English. Many people agree that they make progress 【9】 singing English songs and that it is a good idea to have fun with English. Have you ever heard of the Beijing Speaks English program? If not, why don't you find out about it? It suggests ways for Beijingers to take an interest【10】 learning English. Besides singing English songs, there are many other fun ways to learn English. If you look hard enough, you'll find a good way to learn English better.

【1】Reading English a______ every morning is a good way to practice spoken English.

【2】Let's try our best to discover the s_______ of nature.

【3】Could you please r_______ what I said just now?

【4】The population of China is i_________ more slowly than before.

【5】Lang Lang is b______with a musical talent.

【6】Both parents and teachers should make an effort to help children c________ an interest in study.

【7】Please pay a_______ to the grammar mistakes made in your composition and correct them as soon as possible.

【8】Internet has c________ us with people all over the world.

【9】It's important to preview before class and r_______ after class.

【10】We should make use of the knowledge we've got in school w_______.

When I first arrived on this island, I had nothing. But I’ve found the ship and made a small boat. I’ve brought back many things I can use—food and drink, tools, knives and guns. Although I have lost everything, I have not lost my life. So I will not give up and I will wait for another ship. I have already cut down trees and built a house. I go out with my gun almost every day to kill animals and birds for food. I’m even learning to grow fruit and vegetables.

A few weeks ago, I found the marks of another man’s feet on the sand. Who else is on my island? Not long after that, I saw some cannibals trying to kill two men from a broken ship. One of them died but the other ran towards my house. I helped him kill the cannibals. This man now lives with me and helps me. I named him Friday because that day was the day I met him. He is smart and I have already taught him some English.

—Taken from Robinson Crusoe

【1】Did Robinson have anything when he first arrived on the island?

____________________________________________________

【2】What has Robinson brought back from the ship?

____________________________________________________

【3】What is Robinson learning to grow?

____________________________________________________

【4】Who tried to kill two men from a broken ship?

____________________________________________________

【5】Why did Robinson name the man Friday?

____________________________________________________

Hi, my name is Rebecca and I am your new pen pal. I’m twelve years old, and I live in Barcelona, Spain. I go to the 7th grade in Saint Michael School. On weekdays, I get up at 6 o’clock. The school starts at 7:30 in the morning. I have my lunch at the school cafeteria and I usually leave around 3:30 in the afternoon. I am good at math, I also like history and geography but my favorite subject is science. I like playing basketball and soccer. I also play tennis, and I like swimming. On the weekends, I go to the movie theater with my friends. We like action movies. I usually go to church with my parents on Sundays.

Please write and tell me about you and your life. What’s your family like? What do you like doing in your spare time? I hope to hear from you soon.

Best wishes,

Rebecca

【1】Rebecca lives in .

A. Spain B. England C. China

【2】What time does the school start?

A. Around 3:30 P.M.. B. At 7:30 A.M.. C. At 6 :00 A.M..

【3】What’s Rebecca’s favorite subject?

A. Math. B. History. C. Science.

【4】On Sundays, Rebecca with her parents.

A. plays tennis B. goes to church C. goes to the movie theater

【5】From this passage we know .

A. Rebecca and her friends like action movies

B. Rebecca doesn’t like sports at all

C. Rebecca and Marcos are classmates

On Saturday, December 12th, from 10 A.M. until 4 P.M., Carverton Middle School will be holding a music festival in the school gym. The special event will feature (以……為特征) many professional musicians and singers.

Interested students should speak with Ms. Braxton, the music teacher. Students who would like to help at the festival must have written permission from a parent or guardian (監(jiān)護(hù)人).

【1】What time will the festival begin?

A. 1 P.M. December 5th. B. 11 A.M. December 11th. C. 10 A.M. December 12th.

【2】Where will the festival be held?

A. In the school gym. B. On the playground. C. In the meeting hall.

【3】What task will be done the day before the festival begins?

A. Helping performers. B. Setting up the gym. C. Cleaning up the gym.

【4】Who is told to talk to Ms. Braxton?

A. Parents. B. Teachers. C. Students.

【5】This passage is written to .

A. look for student volunteers B. invite professional musicians C. help parents