Learning English can sometimes seem like a difficult thing to do-the grammar can be very confusing and spoken English seems to be changing all the time. But, it is not as hard as it seems and the most important thing for any learner to achieve is confidence with the language. If students are nervous about using English or worried about making mistakes, they won’t feel like practicing, and without practice they cannot make progress. General English courses aim to give students that confidence. Whether students are complete beginners or advanced learners, schools want them to be confident about using English by the time they finish their course. To do this ,schools have developed General English courses which combine a range of different teaching methods.

In class, teachers encourage students to work together so that they can  practice new words and grammar. They always try and make this classwork interesting and fun. Many schools are equipped with language laboratories and libraries where students can work on their own with audio tapes, video and computers. And outside the classroom, the learning continues, where students are meeting together socially, visiting local attractions, or at home with a host family.

Most schools offer General English courses which are either part time—usually 15 hours per week or full time, which can be as much as 40 hours. This type of course is available all year round. Students can normally start a General English courses every Monday , and can study for as long as they like. Other types of General English courses may last a minimum umber of days or weeks. Some of the most popular General English courses are available during the summer holiday period. These are usually part time, and schools organize social activities for students in their free time. Some schools offer special activities like sports.

General English courses also give students the chance to discover new parts of Britain. With so many schools offering this type of course, students can go almost anywhere, and while they are studying, they will have a chance to explore the countryside or towns and meet local people. Wherever they go in Britain, they are assured high quality courses.

77．If English learners are nervous about using English, ____.

A．they won’t feel like practicing              B．they won’t go to English

C．they won’t go to any language class     D．they won’t talk to teachers

78．Teachers help students practice new words and grammar in class by means of _        _.

A．encouraging students to work together

B．trying and making the classwork interesting and fun

C．making students speak in English all the time

D． both A and B

79．We can learn about the types of General English courses offered by schools from the passage. We can attend ____.

A．part time courses—usually 15 hours a week

B．full time courses—up to 40 hours a week

C．courses of a few days or a few weeks

D．all of the above

80．Which of the following is NOT true?

A．General English courses help students practice English not only in the classroom but also outside the classroom.

B．We can learn from the passage that there are many schools offering General English courses across Britain.

C．General English courses are designed for beginners of English as a second language.

D．The aim of General English courses is to make students confident about using English

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第四部分：书面表达（共两节，满分30分）

第一节  完成句子（共5题，每空1分，共10分）

1． The first Would War                （有强有力的影响）Australia. After the war, the country experienced social and economic unrest and                 （遭受）the Great Depression of the 1930s.

2． Many young men in his position would                （过着舒适的生活）, but young Banks                （渴望）knowledge.

3．                 （在他年轻的时候）Charles Darwin                （享有充分的自由）to experiment and do whatever he liked.

4． There are many things we need to               （考虑）before we                （做出明智的选择）, and we should always                （留神，当心） “hidden information.”

5． Today’s ads often start with a question, or a puzzle,                （带有 …的目的）attracting the readers’ attention.

第二节    情景作文（满分20分）

你和李明参加了一次野外生存训练。以下5幅图画表现了野外训练活动的过程，请根据图示写一篇英文日记。

注意：

1．词数100左右；

2．日记的开头与结尾已为你写好。

生词：指南针：compass n.   手电筒：flashlight n.   急救包：first-aid kit 

宿营地：campsite n.

Saturday, May 4,2008

Li Ming and I took part in a wilderness survival program yesterday, and  it has been one of the most unforgettable experiences since high school.

The two of us spent the night in the forest.

We learned to use knowledge gained in classroom training to solve problems. It was quite an experience for us both, which I’ll never forget for the rest of my life.

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