One of my favourite books is That Guy Was Cool. It's a wonderful book for children, I think. But parents and teachers love it, too. It can teach them something about the language of today's children.

So lots of people, young and old, wan to know about tho book’s writer, a Korean girl Guiyeoni.

"This book is near to us and goes to our hearts., When I read it, I laughed and cried." said Liang Zi, a girl from Jiangsu.

The book tell an unusual story of love between two students, The girl is sweet, but she's very common, The boy is good— looking and has everything, but he is often unhappy because his father died when the boy was very young, They become close and help each other to be happy. In the end, they fall in love.

“The girl in the book is like me. She's simple." said Guiyeoni.

Guiyeoni's book doesn't only use words. It also uses things like emotions. Emotions are small icons(符号), like smiling faces, and she uses them to show emotions. Children know what these things mean, because they often use them when they talk on the Internet or send messages with mobile phones.

1.Guiyeoni is ________.

A.a girl who falls in love with her classmate B.a young sister

C.the writer of That Guy Was Cool. D.one of the emotions

2.Which of the following may not be an emotion?

A.8— ) B.:— ( C.See you D.:(

3.Guiyeoni is a(n) ________girl.

A.simple B.outgoing C.friendly D.short and fat

4.Guiyeoni uses emotions to write the book because ________.

A.she really likes them B.she can't draw pictures

C.pictures can say lots of things  D.young readers are interested in them

5.Which of the following is true?

A.Teachers don't like That Guy Was Cool.

B.That Guy Wag Cool is near to students and goes to their heats.

C.Guiyeoni doesn't like emotions very much.

D.The boy in the book loves the girl because she looked nice.

You may have memorized a large number of words, you may know all the grammar needed to hold any conversation and still find yourself difficult to express what you want. So the following _______ does help you overcome the difficulties.

I. Slow Down Your Speaking Speed

If you're at the early stages of learning, don't _______ the mistakes you're making. It's more important to make yourself _______ while communicating with others. Try _______ your speaking speed, and you will find the simplest methods are the best ways _______ your communication skills. Actually, nobody will hold it back against you if you slow down your speed.

II. Learn Sentences, Not Only Words

There's no doubt that everyone tries to learn English well. _______ , many people learn words by heart, but have no idea how to use them in a sentence. Actually, when you learn a new word, try to memorize several sentences _______ that word. It can help you save time and study better.

III. Try to Listen

When speaking in a foreign language, you might focus on what you are saying and whether it's correct or not, that you forget to listen to what _______ are saying. This is a big mistake as they might be using the _______ words you'll need later on. So pay attention to what's being said around you, it's most important resource at the time of speaking to someone.

Communication is the most important in learning a foreign language. If you want to improve your communicating skills, you can try the above tips. It ________ time.

1.A.suggestions B.advice C.tips

2.A.end up B.lay out C.worry about

3.A.understand B.to understand C.understood

4.A.slowing down B.taking down C.putting down

5.A.improving B.to improve C.of improve

6.A.Luckily B.Unluckily C.Unlucky

7.A.includes B.including C.include

8.A.another B.the others C.others

9.A.real B.exact C.some

10.A.pays B.takes C.spends

Peter wondered why he didn't have many friends. The reason was he was always taking, never giving.

One day Peter told Bill, "I'd like to give a party on Saturday, I'd like you to come and bring Martha, too."

"Thanks, Peter. We'd be happy to come." "Perhaps you'd like to bring your violin. You and Martha sing well together. I'm sure everyone will want you to sing for us." That was how Peter began to plan his party. Next he asked another friend, Betty, to bring a cake." You make the best cake in the world, Betty, and I like to eat your cake better than have one from the bakery." Peter invited a few other friends to come to his party. He didn't forget to ask something from each one of them. He even asked Jim and Mary Jackson to let him give the party at their house! They agreed.

The party was a big success. However, as the guests were leaving, they said "Thank you" to Bill and Martha for the music, Betty for the cake, the Jacksons for the use of the house and to others for their hard work. To Peter they just said, "Thanks for the invitation."

1.The party was held ________.

A.at Peter's house B.in a large hall C.at Peter's friend's house

2.Which of the following is not true?

A.Betty made the best cake. B.Mary Jackson sang well. C.Bill played the violin well.

3.________ liked Peter.

A.Many of his friends B.Few people C.Everyone

4.Peter ________ to give the party.

A.tried his best B.did nothing C.only invited some friends

5.From the story, we can see Peter was ________.

A.a warm-hearted man B.good at making friends C.a selfish man

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