Passage One:　　　  Let’s enjoy learning English

English is so important and useful that most people speak English as a second language nowadays. It’s especially popular for computer and science . If you are good at English, you can understand many new books and movies. So we should study English hard.

　 However, some students don’t like English, because they have some problems learning it. Here are some suggestions for you. First, you should listen to English as often as possible to get the pronunciation right. Second, it is important to remember the English words .If you always forget new words, you can memorize them by making a vocabulary list. Third, learning grammar may be the best way to improve your English, you can take grammar notes in class. Also writing to your pen pal will help you a lot to practice writing. What’s more , why don’t you join an English club to study English?　　　

　 In short, where there is a will , there is a way .I’m sure that you will make great progress if you study English that way .

Passage Two:　　　　  Be a good student

Perhaps it’s everyone’s dream to be a good student at school, but quite a few students don’t know how to make it happen. Here’re some suggestions for . It’s easy if you can act on the following points:

First of all, it’s very important for you to make full use of your time and work hard. Don’t put off what you should do today till tomorrow, because time that has passed will never come back. Your hard work will be rewarded(回报) one day.

Secondly, be able to tell right from wrong and deal with different things, like getting on well with classmates and teachers.It’s a pity if you often break the rules.

Thirdly , get enough time for relaxation. Doing sports will keep you healthy and help you study better.

To ba a good student is easier said than done, but nothing is difficult to a man if he puts his heart into it.

Passage Three:

Tina’s problem

Dear Dr Helper,

　 I’m a Grade 9 student. I am now in great need of your help because I can hardly

 stand the great pressure.

　Every day I have to stay at school for nine hours to have lessons and spend at least three to four hours doing my homework at home. We teenagers enjoy playing,but we hardly have any time to do what we want to do. Besides, we often don’t have enough sleep. Even worse, I fell alseep in my math class. How I wish I could have a good sleep!

It seems that the pressure comes from exam, too much homework and the high expectation from the parents.　We are often told that if we don’t do our best won’t have the chance to go to university.

　 I write the letter only to wish that I could have somebody to talk to. I’m not sure what to expect. I am looking forward to your advice.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Yours sincerely

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　  Tina

Passage Four

Dear Tina,

I’m sorry to hearthat you’re tired these days.

The problem is that you should learn to relax yourself,like listening to light music, talking with friends and doing exercise. It’s not necessary for you to spend all the time studying. I’m sure you can study better after relaxation.

You also need to plan your time carefully.It’s true that you can’t go to university if you don’t work hard.That’s the chance you can’t miss.　All the hard work will be rewarded in the future. Maybe talking with your teachers is helpful.

I hope you’ll achieve your dream if you study that way.

Best wishes!　　

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　  　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Yours　 Dr Helper

My problems

1

Dear Mother,

　Every day I have to stay at school for nine hours to have lessons and spend at least three to four hours doing my homework at home. We hardly have any time to do what we want to do. Besides, we often don’t have enough sleep. Even worse, I ‘m often sleepy in class. How I wish I could have a good sleep!

I think I can watch TV twice a week so that I’m not too stressed out. Doing a little housework may be a good idea to make me relaxed. I can help you sweep the floor. In my free time, I should be allowed to rerad books to open my mind. Needless to say , I’ll work hard to chieve my dream..

 I am looking forward to your advice.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　　　 Your daughter

2

Dear Father:

I think we have trouble communicating with you these days. So I want to talk with you in this way. As you know, I’m busy with studying these days. Too much homework makes me tired. To be honest, I really want to cry because your rules are too strict. I think I should be allowed to watch TV twice a week. And don’t ask me to sweep the floor every day,though I don’t mind doing that. I really need time to relax myself. I won’t let you know. Of course, I know that you love me . But I hope we can be good friends.

　

  Best wishes!　

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　  Yours

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　  Lily

3

Dear parents,

  You are strict with me and I have trouble getting on well with you. Now I want to tell you my thought. You always make many rules for me. For example, I can’t watch TV, and I mustn’t sweep the floor. You say the only thing that I should do is to study, which really make me sad. I have my hobbies. I also need time to relax myself instead of studying all the time.Everyone should spend time doing exercise every day. I really hope you can understand me.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Your son