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Learning a Second Language

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 a little easier and more interesting.
The first step is to feel confident about learning English. If you believe that you can learn，you will learn. 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.
The second step is to practise your English. For example，write in a diary every day. You will get 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. Besides，you must speak English every day. You can practise with your classmates after 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 anything the teacher explained？Perhaps the lesson was difficult，but you tried to understand it. Write these achievements(成就) in your diary.
You must be active in learning English and believe that you can do it. It is important to practise every day and make a record of your achievements. You will enjoy learning English，and you will feel more confidence in yourself.
29．The underlined word “communicating” in the third paragraph means ______.
A．getting information
B.  sharing or exchanging ideas，news，information，etc.
C．speaking
D．expressing the reason and the result
30．When you learn English，you do not need to ______.
A．be patient
B．make mistakes
C．express your ideas in English
D．understand everything at once
31．What is not helpful for you to enjoy learning English?
A．To communicate in English.
B．To worry about making mistakes.
C．To think about what you did after each class.
D．To make a record of the achievements.
32．What is the main idea of this passage?
A．It is very important to learn a second language.
B．Some people learn a second language easily while other people do not.
C．There are ways to help you learn a second language more easily.
D．Don't worry about making mistakes when learning a second language.
D
Mrs Turner’s telephone number was 3463, and the number of the cinema in town was 3464. People often made mistakes and telephoned her when they actually wanted the cinema.
One evening the telephone rang and Mrs Turner answered it. A tired man’s voice came over the phone, “At what time does your last film begin?”“I’m sorry,” said Mrs Turner, “but you have the wrong number. This is not the cinema.” “Oh, it began twenty minutes ago?” said the man. “I’m sorry about that. Well, good-bye.” Mrs Turner was very surprised, so she told her husband. He laughed and said, “No, that wasn’t a mistake. The man’s wife wanted to go to the cinema, but he was feeling tired, so he telephoned the cinema. His wife heard him, but she didn’t hear you. Now they will stay at home this evening, and the husband will be happy.”
33．When the tired man telephoned Mrs Turner by mistake, she was _______.
A. angry        B. not at all surprised    
C. pleased             D. surprised
34．Which of the following is TRUE?
A. The Turners lived near the cinema.
B. Both of the Turners didn’t want to go to the cinema.
C. The man didn’t want to go to the cinema with his wife that night.
D. The man’s wife was angry for what her husband had done.
35．The husband would be happy because he_________.
A. made fun of his wife    
B. could enjoy himself alone that night
C. could relax (使休息) himself at home
D. could have a good time at home with his wife
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