In schools all over the world lots of boys and girls are learning foreign languages.

    There are thousands of languages in the world. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} It is used not only in England and the USA, but also in the other parts of the world.

    {#blank#}2{#/blank#} We should remember how we all learned our own language when we were children. If we could learn a second language in the same way, it would not seem so difficult. Think of what a small child does. He listens to what people say, and he tries to copy what he hears. When he wants something, he has to ask for it. He is using the language, talking in it and thinking in it all the time. {#blank#}3{#/blank#}

    It is important to remember, also, that we learn our own language by hearing people speak it, not by seeing what they write. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} In school, though you learn to read and write as well as to hear and speak, it is best to learn all new words by ear. You can read them, spell them and write them later.

A. We copy what we hear.

B. What is the best way to learn a language?

C. English is one of them.

D. If a second language is used all the time, it would soon be learned.

    Alex Smith， a fifteen-year-old boy， studied in an American boarding school (寄宿学校). In this school， students could go into town after school in the afternoon{#blank#}1{#/blank#}

    One afternoon， Alex walked to the town. He looked about at the shops and then went to a cinema{#blank#}2{#/blank#}It was eight o'clock. He was a little worried， He walked back to the school as fast as possible.

    When he arrived， he ran quickly to the main entrance (入口). It was locked. He looked up at the window of his dormitory(寑室). It was on the third floor. The window was open{#blank#}3{#/blank#}But the door was also locked. Then he saw another open window on the first floor. It was the window of the teachers' office{#blank#}4{#/blank#}Alex quickly climbed into the room. Just then， he heard someone opened the door. He had to hide under the sofa at once. One minute later， a teacher came in{#blank#}5{#/blank#}Under the sofa Alex had to lie on the floor.

    "Mom! Get my annoying(令人讨厌的)brother off me," I shouted. I woke up because of my brother. It happens almost every day. I got out of bed and put on my clothes hurriedly. Then I realized a huge problem—it was the first day of high school! It meant I had to go to the same school as my brother. But I didn't want to go there. At that exact moment, a thought came into my mind. I had never thought of it before.

    I had to go to school in 30 minutes. I had to eat, pack and think of a plan to get my brother embarrassed(尴尬).20 minutes later, I got my bag and slowly walked out of my bedroom. I saw my mom taking the school uniform downstairs and in exactly a second I had a great plan. I quickly ran after my mom and followed her downstairs. Like a cat I hid behind a couch, seeing her put the uniform on the couch and make her way back upstairs. I only had one chance. I quickly wrote something that would make my brother embarrassed on the back of a shirt as my brother ran downstairs. We put on out clothes right away and we wore the same size. It was quite a cold day, so I took a jacket and put it on.

    A couple of minutes later, we were in the car and were almost at school. I was secretly waiting for my great plan to happen. I got out of the car and ran to my classroom. I unpacked and decided to take off my jacket, because the day was heating up. Once I took my jacket off, everyone started laughing. I had no idea why everyone was laughing until suddenly I realized what had happened.

    There are many new rules for middle school students. Many middle schools are going to use a new way to decide the best students. They will have not only high grades but also good behavior. Here are some of the new rules.

    Tell the truth. Have you ever told a lie? Don't do it again! That's not something an honest student should do. If you copy someone else's homework, {#blank#}1{#/blank#}

    Help others at school. {#blank#}2{#/blank#} If your classmate is ill, you should help to take her to hospital.

    Take care of the flowers and grass. If you know how to protect them and more people work together, it will make our school more and more beautiful.

    {#blank#}3{#/blank#} Have you ever argued with your classmates when you are in disagreement? Be friendly to the people you are with.

    Try to think of others, not only yourself.

    Be open to new ideas. Have you ever thought that people could live on the moon? Maybe you'll discover someday.

    {#blank#}4{#/blank#} Everyone's ideas are important. You should welcome them, because new ideas make life better for everyone.

    Protect yourself. Has someone ever tried to hurt you? Don't let it happen to you. If you have to go home late, you should let your parents know.

    Use the Internet carefully. The Internet can be very useful for your studies. But {#blank#}5{#/blank#}, so try to look at Web pages that are good for you.

    It may be difficult to start high school. Thinking about making new friends might make you feel nervous. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} You are going to school with a group of students of your age. Here are several suggestions for you to follow.

    Forget your fear and just talk to someone.

    It's easier said than done. But try to take a deep breath and find your voice. Don't be afraid to approach (接近) people. {#blank#}2{#/blank#} Sit in the middle of the classroom with as many new friends around you as possible.

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    Take part in after-class activities that interest you. Try to make friends in the clubs. If you don't join anything, you will be just going to class and then going home. Being in a club makes you more social.

    Stay clean.

    No one likes a bad smell that could knock someone over. Shower everyday, brush your teeth and wash your hair. {#blank#}4{#/blank#}

    Be respectful (尊重的) of people's differences.

    {#blank#}5{#/blank#} And everyone believes in different things. It is a good thing to have different friends with different opinions because you can each share your own.