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1. Rome Wasnt Built in a Day p.1. English is an international language. Therefore, it is necessary for us to learn it. It can be rewarding or just a waste of time. Its up to you. It depends on how you study it. Here are some tips about learning English. First, dont be afraid to make mistakes. You will learn from them. Second, you must not be shy. Be thick-skinned and speak up! Finally, you mush be patient. Remember, Rome wasnt built in a day. a little bit disencouraged universal Mandarin 普通话，国语 Your stay here is just(or only) a waste of time. Exercise is a rewarding for our health. It is up to you. 随你吧 by fits and starts. 断断续续地 My brother studied accounting by fits and starts, so he failed. tip (about) = advice (on) tip somebody on something tip vt.建议 a good piece of advice 不说: a good advice stink vi.臭 be patient with somebody 对...有耐心 2. How to Improve Your English p.9. Mack is talking to his friend Don. M: Hi, Don! How are you doing in your English class? D: Not so well, Im afraid. M: Whats the problem? D: Im not improving. Tell me, how come your English is so good? M: Well, uh…I have an American girlfriend. D: Aha! Thats it. Now I know what to do. (He runs off.) M: Hey, Come back! I was just kidding! funny farm 疯人院 正式：mental asylum improve sth = make a lot of improvement in sth talk to(with) sb about sth vi. talk sb into doing vt.说服 When he gave a speech, we realized that he was just talking nonsense. He is a problem studnet. greeting 招呼语 How are you doing in ...? or: How are you getting along? 近来怎么样？ 久违的老朋友还可以说：How are you? or How have you been? Howdy 美国南部招呼语 answer: Howdy blind date 相亲,盲目约会 I am afraid (that省略) it is going to rain, so we cant go on a picnic. 我认为...(弱语气) Whats the problem (with)? = Whats wrong? = Whats the matter (with)? goof around 浪费时间，混时间 Aha, thats it. = Aha, I get it. = I understand. kidding = joking 3. The City of Song p.13 Listening to music is the favorite pastime of many people all over the wo