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    There are more than 6,000 languages in the world. English is one of {#blank#}1{#/blank#} languages. It is difficult {#blank#}2{#/blank#} how many people are using it.

    Some English children study French. French is also a very important {#blank#}3{#/blank#}. Some other children study German, Russian, {#blank#}4{#/blank#} and Chinese.

    Which is the best way to learn a foreign language? We know that we all learn our own language

     {#blank#}5{#/blank#} when we are children. If we learn a second language in the same way, it won't seem so difficult. {#blank#}6{#/blank#} does a small child hear his mother's tongue（语言）? He {#blank#}7{#/blank#}to what people say, and he tries to guess what he hears. When he wants something, he has to {#blank#}8{#/blank#} for it, and he is using the language, {#blank#}9{#/blank#} in it and talking in it all the time. If people use a second language all the time, they will {#blank#}10{#/blank#} it quickly.

    The best way of learning English is using English as much as possible. Sometimes you will get your words mixed up(迷惑的) and people won't understand. Sometimes people will say {#blank#}1{#/blank#}too quickly and you can't understand them. {#blank#}2{#/blank#} if you keep your sense of humor, you can always have a good laugh at the mistakes you make.

    Don't be unhappy if the people {#blank#}3{#/blank#} to laugh at your mistakes. It's much {#blank#}4{#/blank#}for people to laugh at your mistakes than to be angry because they don't know what you are saying. {#blank#}5{#/blank#}most important rule for learning English is" Don't be afraid of making mistakes. Everyone makes mistakes."

A: Hi, Gina! Will you attend(出席) the league {#blank#}1{#/blank#} next Sunday?

B: No. I think I will stay at home.

A: Why? If you don't go, you will feel sorry and {#blank#}2{#/blank#}.

B: Yeah, I know. But I must look after my sister and I don't want her to {#blank#}3{#/blank#} alone(单独的).

A: Well, you can go with her.

B: That sounds good. How will you get to Lisa's home?

A: I plan to take a bus.

B: If you take the bus, you will be late. Why don't you take a {#blank#}4{#/blank#} ?

A: Because taking a taxi is too expensive.

B: We can take a taxi together.

A: That's a {#blank#}5{#/blank#} idea. When will we meet?

B: Let's meet at 5:00 p. m. in front of the Central Park.

A: OK. See you next Sunday.