I like physics best，but most of my classmates find it hard. There are _______ reasons why I like this subject.

When I was in middle school，I was in very _______ in Newton and Einstein，because their inventions changed the world. But I was not good _______ physics at the beginning. _______ .my physics teacher was very kind. She usually helped me after school. She told me how to do my homework. Sometimes she told me some_______ about Newton and Einstein. I also enjoyed _______ her some questions. She always explained（解释）them very clearly. Now I do well in physics and I always try to help others. I also tell _______ some interesting stories about physics. They are becoming more interested in it now.

I think interest is the most important thing _______ us to learn something. _______ you can't do well in it at the beginning，don't give up. Try to find your interest in the subject and you can ________ your teacher for help. Then you'll find it's not so hard.

1.A. many B. much C. little D. less

2.A. interesting B. interested C. exciting D. excited

3.A. with B. to C. at D. in

4.A. Sadly B. Angrily C. Clearly D. Luckily

5.A. histories B. stories C. pictures D. news

6.A. finding B. making C. answering D. asking

7.A. us B. them C. him D. her

8.A. with B. for C. of D. by

9.A. Why B. so C. As D. If

10.A. give B. like C. ask D. keep

There are forty-five students in our class. I have made a survey.36 students say they like to exercise. Most boys play basketball together twice a week. But girls think basketball is difficult for them，they'd like to play volleyball together twice a week. My friend，Tony is god at running. He runs fastest in our class. He runs for thirty minutes on the playground every evening before he goes to bed. Is it interesting？Gray is good at swimming. He goes to the swimming club three times a month in winter，and three times a week in summer. So he is pretty healthy. Some of my classmates have good eating habits. They eat both meat and vegetables.70%of them drink milk every day. Fifteen students say they drink milk three or four times a week. But some students like to eat junk food，especially Sally. What's worse is that she doesn't like to exercise，so she is very fat. She always says "I'm going to lose weight tomorrow.”

1.How often do most boys play basketball？

A. Every day.

B. Twice a week.

C. Twice a day.

D. Twice a month.

2.When does Tony often run for 30 minutes？

A. Every morning. B. Every evening before supper.

C. Every afternoon. D. Every evening before he goes to bed.

3.Why do the girls dislike to play basketball?

A. Because they have no time.

B. Because they think it is not easy.

C. Because they don't like to play with the boys.

D. Because they don't like to exercise.

4.How often does Gray swim in winter?

A. Three times a month.

B. Three times a week.

C. Hardly ever.

D. It isn't mentioned in the passage.

5.Why is Sally so fat？

A. Because she doesn't like to exercise.

B. Because she likes to eat junk food very much.

C. Because she eats too much meat，but doesn't exercise.

D. Because she doesn't like to exercise，and she likes to eat junk food.

Here are some English study skills for students.

★Listening

Listening is a great way to improve your pronunciation（发音）and intonation（语调）.You can start by listening to short stories for children because they are usually easy.

★Reading

Reading is a good way to help you learn new words. And it will also help you learn English grammar. Children's books are great for beginners.at

★Vocabularies

When you come across new words in the reading，write them in your notebook. You can write down the meaning of the words to help you understand.

★Grammar

Children's books are great for learning grammar，too. You can know how people use the basic grammar.

★Speaking

When you do your reading exercises，read them aloud. You can also look for some articles on the Internet to read.

Learning any language needs lots of practice. You don’t have to spend hours studying each day. Just thirty minutes a day for four or five days a week will help you improve your English skills.

1.How can students improve pronunciation?

A. By listening. B. By watching.

C. By writing. D. By learning grammar.

2.How do students learn new words according to the passage?

A. Remember the words in the dictionary.

B. Write down the new words they meet.

C. Look for new words on the Internet.

D. Read the new words many times a day.

3.How much time should students spend studying English according to the passage?

A. Two hours a day.

B. Two hours every week

C. Thirty minutes a day, and four or five days a week.

D. Ta minutes a day, and twice a week

”I must get to school early tomorrow!” The girl said to ________.

A. himself B. herself C. myself D. yourself

——Would you like something to drink?

——Some ________, please.

A. biscuits B. coffee C. bread D. oranges

My teacher advises us ________ more English movies to improve our listening skills.

A. watch B. watching C. to watch D. watches

——Your daughter is much ________ now.

——Yes, the pants she wore last year are all too short for her.

A. older B. prettier C. smarter D. taller

I can’t get ________ the door because there are too many people standing here.

A. over B. past C. across D. through

________ father is at the top of the mountain. He is waving his hand.

A. Bob and Lynn B. Bob and Lynn’s

C. Bob’s and Lynn D. Bob’s and Lynn’s

——________ is it from the grocery store to your home?

——Three blocks.

A. How long B. How soon C. How often D. How far