一、短文填空。
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Tom used to be weak in English. He could 1. (hard) understand a sentence. His teacher advised him to listen and repeat every day. Tom followed the advice 2. (careful). He also started to 3. (take) notes in class and review them after school. 4. he met a new word, he would look it up in the dictionary. He even joined an English club to have 5. (discuss) with others. Now, he is 6. (able) to talk with foreigners freely. His progress reminds us that good habits 7. (lead) to success. He plans to study 8. (abroad) in the future. He says, “If you stick 9. your dream, you will achieve it 10. (easy).” His story encourages many students to make efforts in learning.

1. hardly 2. carefully 3. take 4. Whenever
5. discussions 6. able 7. lead 8. abroad 9. to
10. easily

二、阅读理解。
Nowadays, more and more students are using online resources to help with their learning. Is it a good way? Let's look at the pros and cons.
Pros:
1. Rich Resources: You can find videos, articles, exercises, and even full courses on almost any subject.
2. Convenient: You can learn anytime and anywhere if you have a computer or a smartphone.
3. Personalized Learning: Some apps can find your weak points and give you special exercises.
4. Interactive: Many websites have games, quizzes, and discussion forums to make learning fun.
Cons:
1. Distraction: It's easy to start watching funny videos or playing games instead of studying.
2. Information Overload: There is too much information online. Sometimes it's hard to know which sources are trustworthy.
3. Less Face-to-face Communication: Learning online alone might reduce chances to practice speaking or work with classmates.
4. Bad for Eyes: Staring at screens for too long can hurt your eyes.
So, how can we make good use of online learning? First, set clear goals before you go online. For example, "I will watch one 15-minute math video and finish 10 exercises." Second, choose good websites or apps that teachers recommend. Third, balance online and offline learning. Don't forget to read books, discuss with friends, and do experiments in real life. Remember, the internet is a powerful tool, but you are the one who controls it.
根据短文内容,选择最佳答案。
()1. What is NOT mentioned as a "pro" of online learning?
A. Rich resources. B. It's very cheap. C. It's convenient. D. It can be personalized.
()2. What does "distraction" in the "Cons" part mean?
A. Something that helps you focus.
B. Something that takes your attention away.
C. Something that makes you smarter.
D. Something that improves your memory.
()3. Why is "information overload" a problem?
A. Because all information online is wrong.
B. Because it's hard to know which information is good and trustworthy.
C. Because it makes the computer very slow.
D. Because teachers don't like it.
()4. What is the writer's advice for using online learning well?
A. Never use the internet for learning.
B. Spend all day learning online.
C. Set goals, choose good resources, and balance it with offline learning.
D. Only use it for playing educational games.
()5. What is the writer's main purpose in writing this passage?
A. To encourage students to spend more time online.
B. To ask students to stop using the internet.
C. To show the good and bad sides of online learning and give advice.
D. To introduce the history of online learning.

1. B 2. B 3. B 4. C 5. C