A. Surround(围绕)yourself with English

B. Do exercises and take tests

C. Visit an English-speaking country

D. Don't be afraid to speak English

E. Talk to yourself

     Here are some ways to help you learn English.

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      Most people think a big problem of learning English is worrying. They worry that they won't say right things, so they don't talk at all. In fact, a good way to learn anything is to do it again and again. Learning English needs practice. Don't let your worry stop you from getting what you want.

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    Put yourself in an English-speaking environment(环境). Put English books around your room, listen to English music, watch English news, movies and TV programs and speak English with your friends. By doing this, you will learn faster and you will begin thinking in English.

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      Although it sounds a little strange, it can work. When you are doing housework or taking a walk in the park, you can read words to yourself or ask yourself questions and answer them in English.

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Many people think that exercises and tests aren't much fun. However, they are really helpful. By doing exercises and taking tests, you can really improve your English.

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      If English is not a common language in your country, try to take a vacation to an English-speaking country, such as Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom or Australia. It will be interesting and can help you improve your English in a short time.

     With the change of different seasons, people will need different kinds of clothes. When school begins in autumn, it is cool. So at this time of year, people often wear something such as shirts, coats and pants. Winter usually comes in December. It is very cold in the last two months. And people should wear warm and heavy clothes. Jackets, sweaters, hats, and gloves can also keep people away from the cold weather. Spring is usually from March to May. In spring, the weather changes again and gets nice and warm. People begin to wear cool clothes. With the summer months coming, people often wear shorts, T-shirts or something else to keep cool. It gets very hot in July and August. Don't forget sunglasses and sunshades(遮阳伞), for they are both what you need in the hot sunny season. 

    A good book can teach you things beyond(超出) your class. It can open your eyes and clear your minds. If you want to get into a good reading habit, there are a number of ways to develop it.

    Plan your time

    You should give yourself at least thirty minutes in all for reading every day. When time is set, nothing can change it. For example, make it a habit to read during breakfast or lunch time.

    Always carry a book

    Wherever you go, take a book with you. When you leave the house, make sure that you always carry a good book as well as your school things. Remember that a book always stays with you.

    Find a quiet place

    Find a place in your home where you can sit in a comfortable chair. When you read a book, no one will trouble you. There should be no televisions, computers, music or even noisy family members around you.

    Have a library day

    Have a library card, and you can read as many good books as possible in the library. Make it a weekly trip to the library. You can save a lot of money.

    Blog it

    One of the best ways to develop a good reading habit is to put it on your blog (博客) . If you don't have one, create one. It's free. Ask your friends and family to go there to share your ideas and give you some advice.

Tips for Keeping Your Body Healthy

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    People who work in offices often have health problems. People who travel many hours on planes often say they feel bad at the end of a long trip. The following tips can help you if you don't want any problems.

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A. You can also hurt your back

B. Drink water

C. Stand up and have a break

D. Don't stretch a lot if it hurts

E. The chair can help you sit correctly

    Internet has become one of the most important parts in our life. The Internet is a large, worldwide collection of computer networks. A network is a small group of computers put together.

    Internet is many different networks from all over the world. These networks are called the Internet. Once you have learned to use the Internet, you can have a lot of interests in the World Wide Web. The same time you will find it is helpful and your life is more interesting than before.

    Jazz is a type of music, is one of the art forms. It started in the United States. Black Americans, who sang and played the music of their homeland, created jazz.

    Jazz is a mixture of African music, work songs, slave songs and religious(宗教的)music. Improvisation(即兴表演)is an important part of jazz. This's why a jazz song might sound a little different every time it is played.

    Many jazz bands appeared in the late 1800s.They played jazz in bars and clubs in many towns and cities, especially in New Orlean& New Orleans is an international city and people from all over the world come to New Orleans to enjoy jazz.

    Jazz became more and more popular. By the 1920s, jazz was popular all over the United States. By the 1940s, you could listen to jazz not only in clubs and bars, but in concert halls. Today, people from all over the world play jazz.