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.

用括号内所给动词的适当形式填空。

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.

动词填空：用所给动词的适当形式填空。（共10小题；每小题0.5分，计5分）

1.I spend much time            ( practice ) speaking English every day. 

2.During Reading Week, John read more books than Daniel           (do).

3.Our Maths teacher            ( prepare ) the new lesson with other teachers now.

4.The doctor advised my mother            (run) for half an hour every day.

5.Betty, you made many mistakes.            (not be) so careless next time.

6.We all hope you            (take) the course in art next term.

7.During one part of the show the lights suddenly    (shine) on the seats for the most important guests.

8.Would you and your classmates like            (choose) Millie as your club leader?

9.Her mother will be very happy if she            (offer) to do the housework on Sundays.

10.Listen! The students in Class Eight            (plan) their school trip in the classroom.