Some people learn a second language easily. Other people have trouble learning a new language. How can you help yourself learn a new language, such as English? There are several ways to make learning English easier and more interesting.

The first step is to feel confident about learning English. If you believe that you can learn well, you will learn well. Be patient. You don't have to understand everything all at once. It is natural to make mistakes when you learn something new. We can learn from our mistakes. In other words, do not worry about taking risks.

    The second step is to practice your English. For example, keep a diary or make notes every day. You will be used to writing in English, and you will feel comfortable expressing your ideas in English After several weeks, you will see' that your writing is improving. In addition, you must speak English every day. You can practice with your classmates outside class. You will all make mistakes, but gradually you will become comfortable communicating in English

The third step is to keep a record of your language learning. You can write this in your diary. After each class, think about what you did. Did you answer a question correctly? Did you understand something the teacher explained? Perhaps the lesson was difficult, but you tried to understand it. Write these achievements in your diary.

    You must have confidence about learning English and believe that you can do it. It's important to practice every day and make a record of your achievements. You will enjoy learning English, and you will have more confidence in yourself.

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1. I’ll tell our monitor the good news as soon as he ________ (come) back to school.

2. It was a pity that you _________ (not attend) the meeting last Friday afternoon.

3. We should think about what we can do ________ (keep) animals and plants from becoming endangered.

4. On May 12, 2008, sichuan __________ (hit) by a strong earthquake which killed many people and destroyed many buildings.

5. Playing computer games is delightful, but _______ (spend) too much time on it may do harm.

6. Today, to hold the Olympic Games __________ (consider) as a rich prize for a country.

7. Many changes ________ (take) place in our daily life since the invention of the computer.

8. The policeman said that he __________ (see) a Young Pioneer help an old woman cross the road the day before.

9. Our Maths teacher __________ (prepare) the new lesson with other teachers in the office from 2 to 4 yesterday afternoon.

10. The first step towards ________ (protect) the environment is to try to throw away less rubbish.

According to a new survey, students’ safety has become a big problem. Now in some cities of China, many schools start a new lesson: self-protection. Students like this lesson because there are no exams or boring classes. And they can learn how to save lives and know how to stop danger before it really happens.

Lin Li, a teacher from Yantai, gives young students some advice on how to deal with danger.

If you are in a traffic accident

If a car hits you, you should remember the car number. If it is a bicycle, try to call your parents before you let the rider go. This is because you don’t know how seriously you are hurt.

If it is raining hard and there is lightning

Don’t stay in high places and stay away from trees.

When there is a fire

Get away as fast as you can. Put wet things on your body and try to find an exit. Don’t take the lift.

    If someone is drowning

    If you can’t swim, don’t get into water. Cry out for help.

    Remember that danger is never as far away as you think. Take care or yourself at all times!

    If you are robbed (抢劫)

    Keep calm. If you can not cry for help or run away, give the robber your money. Try to remember what the robber looks like and tell the police later. 

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