As we know, English is an important subject in middle school. Everyone knows that they must learn English well, but some people don't know how to be a good {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (learn). Here are, some tips that may help you with your English.

    The {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (big) problem is people's own fear. They worry that they won't say things correctly or that they will look foolish(愚蠢的) {#blank#}3{#/blank#} they don't talk at all. Don't be {#blank#}4{#/blank#} of being laughed at. Only when we aren't afraid of making {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (mistake) can we learn English well.

    The fastest way to learn anything is to do it again and again {#blank#}6{#/blank#} you get it right. Like anything else, learning English needs practice. Don't let a little fear stop you from getting what you want.

    The best way {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (learn) English is to have a good environment.

Take notes in English, put English books around your room, listen to English radios and {#blank#}8{#/blank#} English news, movies and programs. Speak English with your friends whenever you can. The {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (much) English material you have around you, the faster you will learn it.

    Many people think that exercises and tests aren't much fun. However, by {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (do) exercises and taking tests you can really improve your English. If you never test yourself, you will never know how much progress you are making.

    A dog entered a butcher's shop with a note in his mouth. The note read, "$10 of lamb chops(羊排), please."

    The butcher was very {#blank#}1{#/blank#}(surprise). He took the money, put a bag of chops in the {#blank#}2{#/blank#}(dog)mouth, and then he closed the shop {#blank#}3{#/blank#}(quick).He followed the dog and watched him wait for a green light. Then the dog crossed the road to a bus stop. He checked the timetable and sat on the bench. When a bus arrived, the dog checked the number and got {#blank#}4{#/blank#}it.

    As the bus travelled out into the countryside, the dog enjoyed the scenery. After {#blank#}5{#/blank#}while, he stood on his back paws(爪子){#blank#}6{#/blank#}(push)the "stop" button. Then the butcher followed {#blank#}7{#/blank#}(he)off.

    The dog ran up to a house and dropped his bag on the ground. He went back down the path, took a big run, and {#blank#}8{#/blank#}(throw)himself against the door. No answer. He repeated the action a few times. Then a big man opened the door {#blank#}9{#/blank#}started complaining about the dos and beating him.

    Seeing this, the butcher ran up and shouted at the man, "What are you doing? This dog is a genius!" The man replied, "Genius? No way！He has forgotten his key for the {#blank#}10{#/blank#}(four)time this month!"