Dear Ken,

      I'm glad to hear from you. You asked me how to do well in English exams. Sometimes your knowledge is enough, but you also need good strategies.

 Here are some advice for you:

      Before you answer the questions, if you feel a little nervous, take a few deep breaths to help you relax.

      Always read the question carefully and make sure that you understand it. Read it a few times if possible.

      Find out how much each question is worth or how many points you need.

      If it asks you to give one answer, only give one.

      If there is a difficult question, don't worry. Go on with the next question and come back to it if you have time later.

      Try not to leave questions unanswered when you finish the text. Sometimes a guess may help you get points.

      When you finish, go back and check your answers. You will need to check your writing or spelling mistakes.

     Best wishes to you and your family.

                                                                                                                                                                                Yours,

                                                                                                                                                                                   Amy

     I had a wonderful time with my exchangeprogram(交流活动中心) in France. It's much 1 than I thought. I felt a little nervous before I reached France, but there wasn't any reason to be so. My host 2 is really nice.

     They managed various ways to make me 3 at home. Every day I 4 practicing 5 French, I wouldn't believe how 6 progress I 7 in French! Although I still make some mistakes, I can think something in French without

    8  everything into Chinese like I used to. My biggest challenge is learning how to behave at dinner table. All the things are really different 9 the way they are at home. You are not supposed to eat anything with your hands except bread. Another thing is that 10 is very rude to say “I'm full now.” you should say “It is delicious." instead.