The best way of learning English

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 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, you can always have a good laugh at the mistakes. Don't be unhappy if people seem to be laughing at your mistakes. It is much better for people to be laughing at your mistakes than to be angry because they don't understand what you are saying. The most important rule for learning English is, “Don't be afraid of making mistakes; everyone make mistakes.”

1.The best way of learning a language is ______.

A. to remember the grammar rules B. to use it as often as you can

C. to try not to get your words mixed up D. to make a lot of mistakes

2.When people laugh at your mistakes,______.

A. you should be angry B. you must stop talking at once

C. you should keep your sense of humour D. you must be very careful next time

3.The most important rule for learning English is ______.

A. to try to make fewer mistakes B. not to be afraid of making mistakes

C. to be brave to talk to others in English D. both B and C

4.Tom, Jerry, Bob and Mike are learning English. Who do you think is right?

A. Tom tries to use English as much as possible.

B. Jerry is always shy of speaking English.

C. Bob is afraid that others may laugh at him.

D. Mike never tries to talk to others in English.

5.The passage seems to tell us ______.

A. that you should learn to laugh at mistakes

B. that it's interesting to learn English

C. what to do when you make mistakes while talking English

D. how to make others understand you

Math is one of the most boring classes for many students. But recently, at the University of California in the US, a_______class got 400 students interested. There are even another 35______ from behind windows._______ could make a boring subject so interesting? Terence Tao, the 31-year-old university teacher, is known as “the Mozart of Math”. Tao, born in Hong Kong, spent his childhood in Australia. He showed his great________in math when he was very young. At the age of two, he could read. At nine, he went to college math classes. At twenty, he got his doctor’s degree. Last summer, Tao________a Fields Medal which is known as the “Nobel Prize of Math”.

________he was talented, Terence Tao didn’t go to college until he was fourteen. “ In my opinion, it’s not________to go to college too young.” said Tao. He added, “________”, studying is like building a large tower. It must have a strong base (基础). Then it can be build higher.” People don’t think Tao is_________the rest of us. He wears a T-shirt and an old pairs shoes. He reads Japanese comic books, too. But he_________loves math. “In many ways, my work is my hobby.” he said.

1.A. math B. music C. Japanese D. English

2.A. passing B. watching C. shouting D. reading

3.A. What B. Which C. Who D. whose

4.A. talent B. importance C. need D. patience

5.A. made B. won C. found D. beat

6.A. If B. Although C. Because D. Unless

7.A. necessary B. convenient C. difficult D. easy

8.A. So far B. At times C. In fact D. even though

9.A. the same as B. different from C. similar to D. as the same as

10.A. even B. also C. still D. already

I go to school the youth to learn the future.

——Robert Frost

Harvard University

Type(类型): private

Created Time: 1636

Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

Harvard University's history, influence and wealth have made it one of the most famous universities in the world.

University of Oxford

Type: public(公立的)

Created Time: Not quite clear

Location: Oxford, Britain

The University of Oxford is the second oldest university in the world and the oldest in the English?speaking world.

University of Cambridge

Type: public

Created Time: 1209

Location: Cambridge, Britain

The University of Cambridge is the second oldest university in the English?speaking world and the sixth oldest in Europe.

Tsinghua University

Type: public

Created Time: 1211

Location: Haidian District, Beijing, China

Tsinghua University was originally(起初) under the name “Tsinghua Xuetang”. The school was renamed “Tsinghua School” in 1912. The university section was founded(建立) in 1925.

1.What is Harvard University famous for?

A. People and wealth

B. Subjects and country.

C. Professors and students.

D. History, influence and wealth.

2.Which one is private of the four universities?

A. Harvard University.

B. University of Oxford.

C. University of Cambridge.

D. Tsinghua University.

3.Which of the two universities are located in Britain?

A. Harvard University and University of Oxford.

B. University of Oxford and University of Cambridge.

C. University of Cambridge and Tsinghua University.

D. Tsinghua University and Harvard University.

4.When was the university section founded in Tsinghua University?

A. In 1211. B. In 1912.

C. In 1925. D. Not quite clear.

5.Which statement isn't true according to the passage above?

A. Harvard University was set up in 1636.

B. The University of Oxford is the oldest university in the world.

C. The University of Cambridge is the sixth oldest university in Europe.

D. Tsinghua University is located in Beijing now.

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