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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 leaning 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. 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! 3. The City of Song p.13 Listening to music is the favorite pastime of many people all over the world. This is especially true for people living in Vienna, the city of song. Being the home of Mozart, this city is the birthplace of classical music and the waltz. Music fills the air in Vienna. Going to public concerts is often free of charge. And dont forget, Vienna is also home to the world famous Vienna Boys Choir. No wonder people say Austria is always alive with the sound of music.4. He Who Hesitates Is Lost p.21 Mike is in Vienna with his girlfriend Daisy. M: Are you having a good time, Daisy? D: Are you kidding? Im having the time of my life. I loved the concerts. M: Concert going is fantastic but what else can we do? D: Biking along the banks of the river Danube could be fun. M: It sounds like a great idea! D: Lets do it then. M: Youre right. As they say, He who hesitates is lost. 5. Bungee Jumping p.26 Bungee jumping looks like fun. It makes me nervous just to watch someone do it. It certainly takes a lot of guts to jump one thousand feet above the water with only a rope tied to your legs. It scares me just to think about it. However, it is something I re