Many young adults have roommates to share the expenses of everyday life. Otherwise,they may not be able to afford to live away from Mom and Dad. If you find a roommate who shares your values and you can get along with,do everything in your power to be polite to that person. You don't want to risk losing this important relationship.

   Etiquette Tips for Roommates：

   . Have a written agreement that spells out who pays for what and how all the expenses are divided.

   . Never borrow any clothing without asking first.

   . Have a clear understanding in all areas of the home —from the kitchen to the bathroom.

   . If you know your roommate needs a special food for a diet or health issue,never take the last one in the package. Replace anything that isn’t something you’ve agreed to share.

   . Don’t have a party without first discussing it with your roommate.

   . Be respectful of common space by keeping it tidy and clean. Never leave a sink full of dirty dishes and expect your roommate to wash them.

() 1. The passage is about etiquette for .

   A. classmates   B. roommates   C. teachers   D. families

() 2. The underlined word“replace” means .

   A. 丢弃   B. 扔掉   C. 清除   D. 更换

() 3. The writer gives tips.

   A. three   B. four   C. five   D. six

() 4. Be respectful of common space by keeping it.

   A. clean   B. tidy   C. clean and tidy   D. neat

   How Americans eat is funny. They eat almost everything with forks. But how to use the fork is very important. When you have dinner with Americans,if you hold a knife in your right hand longer than a few seconds,they will think you have the bad table manners.

   If you must use the knife,you should take the fork in your left hand,and cut with it in your right hand. Then you put the knife down,take the fork with your right hand,and then put the food in your mouth. This is clearly funny,but it's good manners in America.

   You will see there is always one knife and two forks on the table when you visit your American friends. The outside fork is for the dinner. The inside fork is for the desserts. The knife is used for cutting meat. The spoon by your dessert is for coffee.[辽宁建平县改编]

() 1. Americans eat almost everything with .

   A. knives   B. forks   C. chopsticks   D. spoons

() 2. If you must use the knife in America,you should take the fork in your.

   A. left hand   B. right hand

   C. both hands   D. mouth

() 3. What is the spoon for?

   A. Desserts. B. Meat. C. Coffee. D. Soup.

() 4. What is the bad manner in America?

   A. You must hold a knife in your right hand longer than a few seconds.

   B. You cut with the knife in your right hand.

   C. There is always one knife and two forks on the table.

   D. The inside fork is for the desserts.

   In the United States，“hitting the books”means studying a subject with great effort.

   One of the great challenges for students 1 taking tests. Students 2 long hours preparing for a test. They read all their books carefully,and then read them 3 and a third time. They prepare for 4 possible question. They study every night. They are “hitting the books”.

   In the United States,most children go to school 5 they are five years old. Public education is free and most children go to schools near their homes. School in these early years is 6 . The children learn to read and write,but they also play games and go on trips. There is no reason 7 such an early age for them to hit the books.

   This situation changes as children become older. The subjects become more difficult. Students must 8 world history,algebra (代数) and the life sciences. Tests become more common.

   Pressure 9 to hit the books,study hard,and advance (升级) . 10,most students only really begin hitting the books for long hours when they reach high school.

() 1. A. are   B. is   C. were   D. was

() 2. A. cost   B. take   C. spend   D. pay

() 3. A. a first time   B. a second time   C. a third time   D. a fourth time

() 4. A. all   B. no   C. few   D. every

() 5. A. when   B. since   C. for   D. that

() 6. A. boring   B. difficult   C. fun   D. strange

() 7. A. at   B. on   C. in   D. for

() 8. A. look for   B. learn about   C. set up   D. hear of

() 9. A. is growing   B. is disappearing   C. is falling   D. is going

() 10. A. Although   B. Even   C. Whatever   D. However

   Doing exercises and tests is also important in learning English. Many people t 1 that exercises and tests aren’t much fun. H 2 ，by completing exercises and taking tests you can really i 3 your English.One of the best r 4 for doing lots of exercises and tests is that they give you a benchmark to compare your future r 5 with. Often,it is by comparing your score on a test you took yesterday with one you took a month or six months ago that you r 6 just how much you have learned. If you n 7 test yourself,you will never k 8 how much you are progressing. Start now by doing some of the exercises and tests on this site,and return in a few days to see what youVe 1 9 Keep doing this and you will really make some p 10 with English.

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   Everybody wants to learn English well but many find it not easy. And everyone can spend three hours on English every day,but what they get is not the same. The methods one adopts play an important part. Today,we get together because of English. We have been studying English for many years. I think we all have much experience. I am very content to share mine with you.

   I like English. Only when you want to do something,can you do it well. Eight years ago,I was taken into the English world. It was fresh to me then. I feel lucky because I met with a respectable teacher. Her teaching style was unique and we were active and excited in classes. So I can say,when I first got touch with English,it interested me very much.

   After I entered the university,I came to realize its special importance. My class provided me with a good atmosphere of studying. For some students,to remember the new words is the biggest barrier,especially now the words are more difficult than before. Actually,words come along with sentences,that is,to understand the words according to its context. Of course,it is necessary that you review it now and then;otherwise you will forget them easily. When reading,I am used to underlining some special and important phrases or write them down on the notebook so that I can find them when I review. If you want to master English better than others,you must pay more than others,you must set aside more time. Don't be lazy.

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   It seems more and more Americans want schools to teach foreign languages to children younger than five years old. The most popular way to teach these young children another language is called immersion (沉浸式语言教学法) .

   Children in immersion programs hear only the new language in the classroom. The children play games,sing songs and talk to one another in the new language. Some experts (专家) say immersion programs are the most effective (有效的) way for young children to learn a language. But there can be a problem when children in the United States begin to learn another language at such an early age. Not many elementary schools continue to teach a foreign language. Only seven of the fifty states require (要求) schools to teach a foreign language to students between the ages of six and twelve. Language experts say it is easier for younger children to learn a language. Still,American schools generally do not begin to teach foreign languages until secondary schools. By then,students are about thirteen years old.

   American schools face difficult choices about the cost of educational programs. The government has increased support for foreign language study in its education law called No Child Left Behind.

   At the college,the Modern Language Association says more students than ever are studying foreign languages and more languages are being studied now than in the past. Spanish is the most widely (广泛地) taught in American colleges and universities. French,German,Chinese and Italian are also popular.[2013 广西贵港]

() 1. The most popular way to teach the American children another language is called .

   A. task   B. speaking   C. immersion   D. listening

() 2. Where is Spanish the most widely taught?

   A. In American colleges and universities.

   B. In American secondary schools.

   C. In American high schools.

   D. In American elementary schools.

() 3. Students in immersion programs can do the following things except .

   A. talking to one another in the new language

   B. hearing their native language

   C. playing games in the new language

   D. hearing the new language

() 4. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

   A. The government doesn’t support this program.

   B. All schools will take part in the immersion program.

   C. It's the best for children to learn a foreign language at an early age.

   D. Not many elementary schools continue to teach a foreign language.

() 5. What is the passage mainly about?

   A. Foreign language teaching in America.

   B. Foreign language teaching ways in America.

   C. Foreign language teaching in American universities.

   D. Foreign language teaching in American high schools.

   Here are some tips which may help you to learn the English language well!

   Speak without Fear 

   The biggest problem most people face in learning a new language is their own fear. They worry that they won’t say things correctly. Don’t do this. The fastest way to learn anything is to do it—again and again until you get it right. Like anything else,learning English requires practice. Don’t let a little fear stop you from getting what you want.

   Watch English Films and Television 

   This is not only a fun way to learn but it is also very effective. By watching English films,you can expand your vocabulary and hear the flow of speech from the actors. If you listen to the news you can also hear different accents.

   Listen to English Music 

   Music can be a very useful method of learning English. In fact,it is often used as a way of improving listening. The best way to learn though,is to get the words to the songs you are listening to and try to read them as the artist sings. This way you can practice your listening and reading at the same time. And if you like to sing,fine.

() 1. The writer gives way(s) on how to learn English well.

   A. one   B. two   C. three   D. four

() 2. The biggest problem in learning English is .

   A. the fear   B. speaking   C. listening   D. reading

() 3. Listening to English music can practice at the same time.

   A. listening   B. reading

   C. speaking   D. listening and reading

() 4. What's the main idea of the passage?

   A. How to Learn English Songs.

   B. How to Learn English.

   C. English is Important.

   D. Why to Learn English.

   There are some people who like reading as a habit,and there are some people who only read because they’re told to. There is another kind of person who wants to make reading a habit,but just can't do it Well,here's a way to start developing your reading habit and make you a true book lover!

   Pick up a book. If you are nowhere near a book,how are you supposed to read? Try finding something to read. That can be anything,including newspapers,magazines,novels,etc. The important thing is that the book you choose should be at your level. Don’t choose a book too high for your level because it will just waste your time.

   Practice your reading habit. Now that you have found what you like to read,you can set a goal of 15 minutes a day of reading. During this time,you’re not supposed to care about anything except your reading. After 15 minutes,you can close your reading material and do something else. Practice this every day. Make it a habit. After you have gotten used to this habit,you can increase the time you need to read in a day to 20 or 30 minutes.

   Don’t give up. If you find that you cannot complete the task in the first place,don't be ashamed and hold your chin up!Remember,winners never quit!You just have to try again and again until you achieve it.

() 1. The passage is about habit.

   A. eating   B. reading

   C. listening   D. speaking

() 2. The book you read should be your level.

   A. at   B. high for

   C. low for   D. below

() 3. If you find a book you like,you can set a goal of minutes a day of reading.

   A. 15   B. 20

   C. 25   D. 30

() 4. Which of the sentences is not true according to the passage?

   A. Some people only read because they’re told to.

   B. Some people read because they like reading.

   C. Some people want to read but they canJt.

   D. People should think something else while reading.

   Britons are expecting Bank Holiday weekend will be well. The heavy rain of the last few days looks like coming to alan 1 ,leaving Britain a few much brighter days. The dry,sunny weather will be welcomed by people who were facing the 2 all the time.

   Paul Michael Waite,of Netweather was forecasting (预报) a 3 Bank Holiday. He said ,“Warmer,drier weather will start from the south-west from Friday,then north and eastwards over the weekend,and by Monday most parts of the 4 will get the effect,too. ”The temperatures will be up to 22°C for the south,along with some sunshine.

   People can 5 a dry and sunny Saturday and Sunday. But with rain forecast for tomorrow,they will still need to 6 the umbrellas. The north of the country can expect weekend 18°C and mainly 7 weather.

   Met Office spokesman Barry Gromett said ,“It seems like the Bank Holiday weekend will 8 bad weather,but goes well through the week. ”But put your umbrellas not 9 you.

() 1. A. beginning   B. end   C. rest   D. good luck

() 2. A. storm   B. snow   C. rain   D. sunshine

() 3. A. better   B. more awful   C. busier   D. more difficult

() 4. A. village   B. town   C. city   D. country

() 5. A. forget   B. prevent   C. expect   D. remember

() 6. A. sell   B. bring   C. find   D. borrow

() 7. A. wet   B. dry   C. hot   D. cold

() 8. A. look for   B. start from   C. stay at   D. wait for

() 9. A. next to   B. far from   C. across from   D. in front of

() 10. A. actors   B. fisherman   C. policemen   D. weathermen

   Students go to school in different ways. I did a s 1 on how the students get to school. Here are the r 2 ： Most students r 3 their bikes to school. They say it's good 4 e. Some students go to school by s 5 and then take the b 6 to school. And they say the bus is always c 7 with people every day. Few students take the t 8 to school. Only two students w 9 to school,because they live near the school,and it's only about ten m 10 walk. I go to school in my father's car. It's very fast. And I am never late for class.

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