下面是英语的学习方法:
A. Method I
     One of the best ways to learn a foreign language is to follow the method you use to learn your first
language. As a child you hear the sounds of your own language and you repeat them. You see the written
form of the language around you and little by little you are taught to link the forms of the language. The
BBC programme uses this method in many different ways.
B. Method Ⅱ
     With explanations in 37 languages as well as completely in English, these are broadcast to most areas of the world from London and by some 300 overseas radio stations in more than 100 countries.
C. Method III
    These audio courses are for people who wish to learn English at home or in the classroom. Although
women belong to the radio series, they can all be used for studying English from beginners' level to
advanced.
D. Method Ⅳ
     BBC English programmes have been broadcast successfully on television in more than 100 countries.
They can also be got on video, with supporting textbooks and audio cassettes, they form complete courses for home study or teaching.
E .Method V
     The BBC English magazine is a bi-monthly publication and is a companion to BBC English radio broadcasts. It is written by the programme makers and includes programme details, practical home study
exercises and features, as well as items of general interest from BBC programmes dealing with science,
medicine, technology, etc.
F. Method Ⅵ
     This popular course for learners and teachers of English is held in London every summer. For
information on any of the above please write to:
     BBC English, PO Box 76, Bush House, London WC2B4PH1
     In London personal callers can see BBC English courses on display at the BBC World Shop, Bush
House, London WC2B4PH.

1. Li Fei is a Chinese girl and working in a foreign trade company. She likes to learn English by following the BBC English programme.
2. Huang Hai is learning English through the BBC English radio broadcasts. She needs some practical home study exercise books.
3. Zhong Lu needs a set of textbooks and audio cassettes so as to learn the BBC English to advanced.
4. Zhang Ming has no time to listen to the BBC English programmes, but she wants to buy the video courses for her home study.
5. Professor Liang Xing wants to learn something about English language in summer school so as to go there to improve his English in summer holidays

1._____      2._____    3._____    4._____   5._____

     Compared to adults, children seem to be moving constantly.So it's no surprise that most parents
who are quizzed about their child's physical activity level describe their children as fairly active.But a
new study of nearly 2,000 British school children suggests that many parents overestimate the amount
of physical activity their children are really getting.
     The researchers equipped 1,892 British school children, ages 9 and 10, with accelerometers that
measure all physical activity during a given time period.The research, known as the Speedy study
collected the exercise data from children at 92 schools in Norfolk, England, between April and July
2007.
      A child was regarded inactive if he or she recorded less than an hour a day of physical activity.
Although the majority of children studied were getting enough physical activity, a_sizable_minority_of_
children_were_not.Overall,39 percent of girls and 18 percent of boys studied were getting less than
an hour of physical activity each day.
     But if you asked the parents of the inactive children to describe their child's activity level, the vast
majority-80 percent-described their children as fairly or very physically active, according to the findings
published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.Interestingly, the children themselves had
more awareness about their lack of physical activity.Overall,40 percent of children overestimated their
physical activity.
     But it wasn't the parents of overweight children who were most likely to guess wrong about physical
activity levels.The parents who were most out of touch about their child's physical fitness were more
likely to have children who were slim.Parents of girls were also more likely to overestimate physical
activity.The researchers noted that parents should be educated about the importance of physical activity
for children even if the child is not overweight.
     "Parents of slim children appear to assume that their children are adequately  active, "  the study
authors reported."Increasing awareness regarding health benefits of physical activity beyond weight
control might help have a correct idea of physical activity levels and encourage behavior change."

1. According to the Speedy study, what kind of children can be judged physically inactive?

A. Slim children.
B. Children with less than an hour a day of physical activity.
C. Overweight children.
D. Children out of touch with their parents for a long time.

2. What does the writer probably mean by saying "a sizable minority of children were not" in Paragraph 3?

A. The amount of children's physical activity is far from the writer's satisfaction.
B. Only a small number of children were not getting enough physical activity.
C. A small number of children didn't overestimate their physical activity.
D. The minority of children were not studied at all.

3. The passage is intended to________.

A. encourage parents to fairly judge their children's physical activity levels
B. persuade parents to keep an eye on their children's weight
C. urge children to wear accelerometers during exercise
D. advise parents to keep in touch with their children

     You can improve your child's hearing memory considerably(在很大程度上). Once his
hearing memory has been greatly improved, he'll be able to use and remember what he listens
to in class. The success of these suggestions depends upon your ability to use your child's
natural desire to get involved in games he finds simple and fun.
     A good way to begin is to read aloud a sentence from a book suitable for your child's
reading age. Then ask your youngster to repeat the sentence back to you correctly. Next,
reread the sentence, leaving out a particular word. See if your child can identify the word
you left out. At the beginning use only simple sentences. Gradually, increase the length of the
sentences. Make sure you don't rush things along too quickly, or your child may become
discouraged and tired of the game.
     Take your child shopping with you often. He's to remember a list of items you want to buy
in the supermarket. First , ask him to remember only a few things. Then, as he shows increased
ability to remember, make the list longer and longer. Praise him often and warmly when he
shows increased ability to remember things. He'll become proud of his 'good' memory and
will happily play the game.
     Encourage your child to learn easy and short poems. As his ability to do this becomes
stronger, encourage him to remember longer poems. Do the same with songs.

1. The suggestions will be successful if____.

A. you find simple and funny games for your child
B. you can stimulate(激发)your child's interest in the activity
C. you force your child to get involved in more practice
D. you improve your own hearing memory first

2. The purpose of asking your child to repeat what you say is ____.

A. to practice his pronunciation
B. to develop his reading skills
C. to help him remember what he hears
D. to play a simple game he may find fun

3. The third paragraph mainly talks about _____.

A. another way to improve your child's hearing memory
B. how you should take you child shopping with you
C. how to remember the items you want to buy
D. the way you help your child do shopping

4. The last sentence 'Do the same with songs' means you should encourage your child to learn
and remember _____.

A. songs in the same way as he does with poems.
B. poems in the same way as he does with songs
C. the poems and songs which are similar in meaning
D. those songs that have the same meaning as poems

5. Who are the supposed readers of this passage?_____

A. Children.
B. Parents.
C. Teachers.
D. Psychologists

     The idea for a science experiment can come from an unusual place.After watching a YouTube
video of a dancing bird named Snowball, a scientist in California decided to study the ability of
animals to keep the beat.
     Bird lovers have long claimed that their pets have rhythm, and there are many videos of dancing
birds online.Until now, scientists have suspected that humans are the only animals that can accurately
keep rhythm with music.
     Thanks to Snowball, that_scientific_opinion is changing.Snowball is a cockatoo, a kind of parrot,
and his favorite song is "Everybody" by the Backstreet Boys.When he hears the song, he moves his
feet and rocks his body with the tempo, or pace of the music, as though he is the only bird member
of the boy band.
     Aniruddh Patel is a neuroscientist, or a scientist who studies how the brain and the nervous system
contribute to learning, seeing and other mental abilities.He works at the Neurosciences Institute in San
 Diego.After seeing Snowball' s dance online, Patel visited the cockatoo at the bird rescue facility he's
called home for two years.The scientist played "Everybody" for Snowball and also played versions of
the song that were sped up or slowed down.Sometimes, Snowball danced too fast or too slowly.
Often, when there was a change in tempo, Snowball adjusted his dancing to match the rhythm.In other
experiments, scientists have observed the same abilities in preschool children.
     Patel isn't the only scientist who has studied Snowball's moves.Adena Schachner, who studies
psychology at Harvard University, also wanted to know more about the dancing bird.Schachner's
team played different musical pieces for Snowball and a parrot named Alex, as well as eight human
volunteers.The scientists observed that the birds and the humans kept time to the music with about
the same accuracy.
     Schachner and her team watched thousands of YouTube videos of different animals moving to
music.Not all the animals could dance, however.From watching the videos, the scientists observed
that only animals that imitate sounds, including 14 parrot species and Asian elephants, accurately
moved in time to music.

1. The underlined words "that scientific opinion" in the third paragraph refer to the theory that________.

A. birds like Snowball have the ability to keep the beat
B. humans are the only animals that can accurately keep rhythm with music
C. the brain and the nervous system contribute to some mental abilities
D. bird pets can have their special rhythm under human's instruction

2. From the fourth paragraph we may know that________.

A. Patel is the only scientist who has studied Snowball's moves.
B. Snowball is able to adjust his dancing to match the rhythm.
C. Snowball cannot dance to the versions of the song Everybody.
D. it is the brain and the nervous system that control the mental abilities.

3. The idea of studying animals' ability to keep the beat comes from________.

A. bird lovers' discovery  
B. humans' musical sense
C. the same abilities in children  
D. videos of dancing birds

     High school students are some of the busiest people in the world. To get the most from all
you do, you must be in control of your time. Your success in high school depends on your use
of time. Here are some important things to remember.
     * Begin each term by filling in a master plan. First fill in things you must do (classes, work,
practice, etc. That you can't change). Then find the most effective use for these times.
     * Set a regular time and place for study. This will save you time in the long run. If you have
a study hall in your school, use it!
     * Use daylight hours to study whenever possible. For most people for every hour of study
done in daylight hours, it will take them one and a half hours to do the same task at night.
     *Take breaks. Don't plan marathon study time. Have a short rest before you study again.
     *By using flash cards or summary sheets, you can use odd times to study-----while you're
waiting for class to start or for a friend to pick you up.
     * If possible, plan study time with a partner. Choose your partner wisely however. Make
sure you study, not socialize yourself.
     * Do the most difficult tasks when you are active. (Take math for example: when you're
energetic, it will become easier to solve; when you're tired, it will be impossible ! )
     *Make a daily checklist. Do the most important tasks first.

1. According to the passage, your success in high school mainly lies in__________.

A. making full use of your time
B. your hard work
C. your brain power
D. how well you play the game

2. We should use daylight hours to study whenever possible because ____________.

A. school study halls are open to students only in the daytime
B. most people can spare more time to study in the daytime
C. it's more difficult to study effectively at night
D. we have more important things to do than study at night

3. On how to use our time, we should follow the following suggestions EXCEPT _______ .

A. working out a complete plan for the whole term
B. keeping a good balance between study and rest
C. putting the most important tasks first
D. trying to study alone instead of working with others

4. The underlined word "odd" in Paragraph 6 probably means "__________".

A. strange
B. irregular
C. busy
D. divided

5. The passage is probably written for ________.

A. parents
B. college students
C. teachers
D. high school students

                                   What is a flood and where does it happen?
     A flood happens when water pours over dry land.Floods can cause very big damage
when they happen unexpectedly.
     Heavy rain can cause floods.If a lot of rain falls quickly,the earth is unable to soak (吸入)
it up,and the water builds up on the ground.When it runs off into the rivers,the rivers overflow
their banks.
     The worst floods happen where the land is flat and low－lying.These areas are known
as floodplains.
                              What should I know if I live on a flood plain?
     "Stay away from flood water."
     Do not walk through moving water.It can knock you off your feet.If you must walk
through water,walk where the water is not moving.Use a stick to test the ground in front
of you."Stay away from power lines that are on the ground.You could be electrocuted (电死)．"
     If you are scared,share your fears with an adult.Floods can be scary,but remember-the
water ALWAYS goes away!
                             What should I do if a flood happens?
     1．Get to the meeting spot with your family.
     2．Try to get to higher ground.
     3．If you can not leave,get to a higher area in your home.
     4．Listen to your family and follow all instructions carefully.
                           What dangers does a flood lead to?
     Floods can lead to electrocution from down power lines,angry dangerous animals coming
out,drowning from high water levels or flash floods,as well as many other things.

1．A flood often happens except________.

A．when it rains heavily
B．when it hardly ever rains
C．where the land is flat
D．where the land is low－lying

2．You shouldn't walk through moving water because________.

A．you may lose your shoes
B．it may make you fall over
C．you may drink some dirty water
D．some fish can make you fall over

3．By saying "the water ALWAYS goes away" the author means________.

A．you needn't be afraid of floods
B．it is common for floods to happen
C．water can't be stopped from flowing
D．you should pay close attention to floods

4．Which of the following is not true according to the passage?

A．A flood may cause very big damage if they happen without warning.
B．If a flood happens,you should get to the meeting spot with your family.
C．If a flood happens,you should not go to a higher ground immediately.
D．If a flood happens,it can lead to electrocution from down power lines

5．We can infer from the passage that during a flood________.

A．gas should be cut off as soon as possible
B．running away is a good way to save yourself
C．people are more likely to be attacked by animals
D．adults should try to persuade children to keep silent

     People turn to magic (魔力) chiefly as a form of insurance-that is, they use it along with actions that
actually bring results.For example, hunters may use a hunting charm (咒语). But they also use their
hunting skills and knowledge of animals. The charm may give hunters the extra confidence they need to
hunt even more successfully than they would without it.If they shoot a lot of game (猎物), they credit
the charm for their success. Many events happen naturally without magic. Crops grow without it, and
sick people get well without it.But if people use magic to bring a good harvest or to cure a patient, they
may believe the magic was responsible.
     People also tend to forget magic's failures and to be impressed by its surface successes. They may
consider magic successful if it appears to work only 10 per cent of the time. Even when magic fails,
people often explain the failure without doubting the power of the magic. They may say that the magician
made a mistake in reciting the spell or that another magician cast a more powerful spell against the
magician.
     Many anthropologists (人类学家) believe that people have faith in magic because they feel a need to
believe in it. People may turn to magic to reduce their fear and uncertainty if they feel they have no
control over the outcome of a situation. For example, farmers use knowledge and skill when they plant
their fields. But they know that weather, insects, or diseases might ruin the crops. So farmers in some
societies may also plant a charm or perform a magic rite to ensure a good harvest.

1. From the passage, we can learn that the writer of the passage may be________.

A. a hunter      
B. a farmer
C. a magician  
D. an anthropologist

2. Which of the following can best serve as the title of the passage?

A. Magic and Hunting
B. Magic and Farming
C. Why Magic Works?
D. Why People Believe in Magic?

3. The underlined word "spell"( Paragraph 2 ) most likely means________.

A. magic words  
B. magic events
C. words or expressions  
D. magicians

4. People believe in magic because________.

A. magic powers are greater than natural powers
B. magic can turn dreams into reality
C. they are not sure of themselves
D. magic can bring good results

5. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?

A. Even though magic fails, believers in magic will explain the reason.
B. Believers in magic usually overstate the power of magic.
C. People use magic to reduce their uncertainty and give them extra confidence.
D. Magic can solve problems people can't deal with in a natural way.

     Why do men die earlier than women? The latest research makes it known that the reason could be that men's hearts go into rapid decline(下降) when they reach middle age.
    The largest study of the effects of ageing on the heart has found that women's longevity may be linked to the fact that their hearts do not lose their pumping power with age.
     "We have found that the power of the male heart falls by 20-25 percent between 18 and 70 years of
age," said the head of the study, David Goldspink of Liverpool John Moores University in the UK.
     "Within the heart there are millions of cells that enable it to beat. Between the age of 20 and 70,
one-third of those cells die and are not replaced in men," said Goldspink. "This is part of the ageing
process."
     What surprises scientists is that the female heart sees very little loss of these cells. A healthy
70-year-old woman's heart could perform almost as well as a 20-year-old one's. "This gender( 性别)
difference might just explain why women live longer than men," said Goldspink. They studied more than
250 healthy men and women between the ages of 18 and 80, focusing on healthy persons to remove the
confusing influence of disease. "The team has yet to find why ageing takes a greater loss on the male heart," said Goldspink.
     The good news is that men can improve the health of their heart with regular exercise. Goldspink
stressed that women also need regular exercise to prevent their leg muscles becoming smaller and weaker as they age.

1. The underlined word "longevity" in the second paragraph probably refers to "________".

A. health          
B. ageing        
C. long life            
D. effect

2. The text mainly talks about ________.

A. men's heart cells                
B. women's ageing process
C. the gender difference              
D. hearts and long life

3. According to the text, the UK scientists have known that ________.

A. women have more cells than men when they are born
B. women can replace the cells that enable the heart to beat
C. the female heart loses few of the cells with age
D. women never lose their pumping power with age

4. If you want to live longer, you should ________.

A. exercise regularly to keep your heart healthy      
B. find out the reason for ageing
C. enable your heart to beat much faster
D. prevent your cells from being lost

5. We can know from the passage that ________.

A. the reason why ageing takes a greater loss on the male heart has been found out
B. scientists are on the way to finding out why the male heart loses more of the cells
C. the team has done something to prevent the male from suffering the greater loss
D. women over 70 could lose more heart cells than those at the age of 20

     [1]Global difference in intelligence is a sensitive topic, long filled with a large number of different
opinions. But recent data has indeed shown cognitive (认知的) ability to be higher in some countries than
in others. What's more, IQ scores have risen as nations develop-a phenomenon known as the "Flynn
effect". Many causes have been put forward for both the intelligence difference and the Flynn effect,
including education, income, and even non-agricultural labor. Now, a new study from researchers at the
University of New Mexico offers another interesting theory: intelligence may be linked to
infectious-disease rates.
     [2]The brain, say author Christopher Eppig and his colleagues, is the "most costly organ in the human
body". Brainpower consumes almost up to 90 percent of a newborn's energy. It's clear that if something
affects energy intake while the brain is growing, the impact could be long and serious. And for vast parts of the globe, the biggest threat to a child's body-and therefore brain-is parasitic (由寄生虫引起的) infection. These illnesses threaten brain development________________. They can directly attack live tissue, which the body must then try every means to replace. They can invade the digestive pipe and block nutritional
intake. They can rob the body's cells for their own reproduction. And then there's the energy channeled (输送) to the immune system to fight the infection.
     [3]Using data on national "disease burdens" (life years lost due to infectious diseases) and average
intelligence scores, the authors found they are closely associated. The countries with the lowest average IQ scores have the highest disease burdens without exception. On the contrary, nations with low disease
burdens top the IQ list.
     [4]If the study holds water, it could be revolutionary for our understanding of the still-confusing
variation in national intelligence scores.

1. What is the main idea of the text?(no more than 10 words)
____________________________________________________________________________

2. Complete the following statement with proper words.(no more than 4 words)
Those countries that have the ________________ are always at the bottom of the IQ list.

3. Fill in the blank in Paragraph 2 with proper words.(no more than 5 words)
___________                                                                _________________________________

4. What can cause intelligence difference?(no more than 8 words)
____________________________________________________________________________

5. What does the word "they" (Line2, paragraph3)probably refer to? (no more than 8 words)
____________________________________________________________________________

     Bridge of Hope School is a private school. It was set up in Kalangala about two years
ago.Unlike government schools, which have very large classes of 90 children , many of
whom do not want to learn, Bridge has small classes, so pupils get a great deal of attention.
Small classes are good for teaching, but the school is always having difficulty with money
since private schools are dependent on parents paying on time.
     The school has five primary classes and three nursery classes(幼儿班). As the children
progress through the school they will add another class next year. The total number of children
in the primary is about 50. The parents of Bridge children are often higher earners than those
that attend government schools. They want their children to have the best education available.
     The school is not yet finished. The classrooms have no windows or doors. But it is very
formal and insists on children wearing uniforms(制服).Discipline is strict and the children are
well-behaved. Only English may be spoken and not the local language. Although English is
the national language and the language of education, government schools teach in their own
language for the first three years.
     School starts at 7 am and the children have to be on time. Classes are formal, but children
have to copy lots of things from the blackboard, because there are few textbooks, sometimes
only one for the teacher to use. Class work is heavy and the children have tests every week.
They also study during the holiday.

1. Parents send their children to Bridge of Hope School because they______.

A. think the school environment is better there
B. hope their children get the best education
C. want their children to be different
D. have no time to take care of their children

2. What can we learn about government schools?______

A. The classes consist of a large number of students.
B. Teachers don't speak English in class.
C. Children always work very hard.
D. It is free for children to attend them.

3. Which of following is TRUE about Bridge of Hope School according to the text?______

A. Children can wear what they like there.
B. Textbooks are not needed.
C. Lessons are given in the local language there.
D. Life there is not easy for children.

4. The purpose of the writer in writing his passage is to_______.

A. list differences between a private and a government school in Uganda
B. introduce a private school-Bridge of Hope School in Kalangala
C. tell the history of the private schools in Uganda
D. show education development in Kalangala