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AYou just arrived in an English-speaking country. How can you get the most benefit out of your journey? 1Don'ts▲ 2 This will lead you nowhere as you won't be able to improve your English or immerse (沉浸) in the new culture. The best way of knowing the English culture is by living among people who speak this language.▲If you packed books to read while on the road, make sure the books are in English. 3 This way you know what's happening in the book and you are somehow familiar with the plot so it's easier for you to learn a few more words.Do'sBut when travelling to an English-speaking country there aren't just things that you need to avoid. Here are some things you are advised to do in order to improve your English.▲Make friends among the locals. 4 Even if you don't speak English very well, you will certainly understand them. Visit their families and enjoy a great meal with them; you certainlywon't regret it.▲Read the local newspapers, read every brochure you get your hands on and try to use the Internet while searching for something locally in English.▲Go shopping. This is an amazing experience and everybody will be nice to you and listen to you even if your English is not that good. 5 Also, you will learn a few more things that will help you perfect your English.So next time you are in an English-speaking country, don't waste time thinking your English is not good enough. Go outside, meet people and speak the language!A. Fortunately, there is a lot of information on the Internet on all subjects possible.B. Instead, go to the local library and buy the classics in the English language.C. Avoid finding people who speak the same native language as you.D. Well, first you need to make sure that you know what to avoid.E. This way, you will end up with some cool new things.F. There's nothing better than having fun with the locals.G. Also, buy books that you already read.BBeing able to read is an important skill in today's society. It is important because it develops the mind and imagination. A person who knows how to read can educate themselves in any area of life they are interested in.Reading is an active mental process that improves your concentration and focus. Since you must concentrate in order to read, this requires you to focus and think about what you are reading. 1Studies show if you don't use your memory, it becomes more and more difficult to remember things. 2 It requires you to remember details, facts and figures, plot lines, themes and characters.The more you read, the more knowledgeable you become and with more knowledge comes more confidence. Reading about the diversity of life and exposing yourself to new ideas and more information help to develop the creative side of the brain and bring innovations (创新) into your thinking process.3 When you are well read, people will look to you for answers. Then your feelings about yourself get better. Even more confidence!When you are reading books, especially challenging ones, you will probably find yourself exposed to many new words. Do you remember when you learned to read, how you learned to figure out the meaning of one word by reading the other words in the sentence? 4 Reading can help you get access to the diversity of ethnicity (民族特点) of people, their customs and their lifestyles. You'll become more aware of different places. 5 Reading really widens your horizon (视野) of information, so you'll always have something to talk about.A. So it's a chain reaction.B. Reading helps to strengthen your memory muscles.C. If you are feeling bored, then pick up a book and start reading.D. Reading is one of the most enjoyable hobbies a person can have.E. You will get the same benefit for building your vocabulary from reading books.F. It makes you use your brain, helping you to reason out things which are unfamiliar to you.G. Ever found yourself in an embarrassing situation where you didn't have anything to talk about?CWhen I was fourteen years old, my mom and I didn't have money for a Christmas dinner, much less gifts. 1 Homemade gifts are nice, but I wasn't very imaginative and too poor for supplies. I decided to give my mom something I treasured myself — a necklace. I didn't expect to get anything that year. It was about giving.I cleaned the necklace, and wrapped (包裹) it in the prettiest paper I could find. I was so excited; I couldn't wait for her to open it.Single moms have it hard, and I really wanted to see her smile. 2 I waited anxiously for her to open it but she just sat there with the box in her hands and looked at it. After what seemed a long time, she looked at me and said, “I have something for you, too.”She reached into her pocket, pulled out another small box, placed it in my hands and told me although it was not much, it was filled with love.3 I knew money was tight and hoped Mom hadn't spent money on something we couldn't afford.Inside the box, there was a tiny ring with a small diamond in the center. I got a huge lump in my throat (哽咽) and looked at her. She smiled and told me it had been her wedding ring from my dad. 4 I slipped it on my finger and hugged my mom.She opened my gift and when she saw the necklace, big tears filled her eyes. She asked me to put it on her. 5 I could only nod my head in agreement.A. I handed her the little box, hugged and kissed her and wished her a Merry Christmas.B. This Christmas, I give thanks for Mom and treasure every memory we two shared.C. I knew she was sad about it, and I was determined we wouldn't let it get us down.D. She held the necklace and told me she thought this was our best Christmas ever.E. We always opened our gifts on Christmas Eve night.F. I was quite curious and a little scared.G. It was now mine.DFive Ways to Go Green and Save GreenClimate change is in the news. It seems like everyone's “going green.” We're glad you want to take action, too. Luckily, many of the steps we can take to stop climate change can make our lives better. Let's start now.Save energy to save money.Set your thermostat (恒温器) a few degrees lower in the winter and a few degrees higher in the summer to save on heating and cooling costs.1 As much as 85 percent of the energy used to machine-wash clothes goes to heat the water.Unplug (拔掉……的电源插头) electrical equipment when you're not using it.Save water to save money.Take shorter showers to reduce water use. This will lower your water and heating bills too.Plant drought-tolerant (耐旱的) native plants in your garden. 2 Find out about these plants in your area.Fix a low-flow showerhead. They don't cost much, and the water and energy savings can quickly pay back your money.3Walk or bike to work. This saves on gas and parking costs while improving your health and reducing your risk of being fat.Eat smart.If you eat meat, add one meatless meal a week. Meat costs a lot at the store and it's even more expensive when you consider the related environmental and health costs.4 Purchasing from local farmers keeps money in the local economy.Avoid bottled water.5Use a water filter (过滤器) to make drinking water instead of buying bottled water. Not only is bottled water expensive, but it causes large amounts of container waste.A. When speaking of something to eat, try local products whenever you can.B. Our grandchildren and their children will thank us for living green.C. Bring a reusable water bottle with you when traveling or at work.D. Wash clothes in cold water whenever possible.E. Less gas = more money and better health!F. Move a little nearer to your work.G. Many plants need little watering.答案A 1-5 DCGFEB 1-5 FBAEGC 1-5 CAFGD D 1-5 DGEAC解析A篇（语言学习）本文是说明文。