任务型阅读
某校正在开展课外阅读小组活动Peter, Helen, Catherine, Elizabeth和Jessica想根据自己小组成员的喜好找一篇英语阅读材料。阅读下面某报纸的文章摘要(A, B, C, D, E, F),选出适合他们的文章,并在答题纸上将相应选项的标号涂黑。选项中有一项是多余选项。
1.Peter’s group members are fond of an article which can help them to find something that can both challenge their intelligence and provide entertainment.
2.Helen’s group members are fashionable and fond of advanced technology.They like reading something that can provide them with inspirations in achieving success and changing people’s way of life.
3.Catherine’s group members are athletic and spend a lot of time working out.They are fond of any stories about stars in the sports world.
4.Elizabeth’s group members want to read some articles which can help them keep pace with the trend of fashion.They hope to find in the article some hints on helping improve their appearances.
5.Jessica’s group members are keen on becoming volunteers and therefore are looking for some articles that can increase their chances of being chosen.
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Jealous of the kids at school who are smarter than you and seem to learn more quickly? Don’t worry. However, according to a recent study, IQ can rise—not just by one or two points, but by as many as 21 points!
Scientists have found that IQ changes are linked to changes in part of the brain called gray matter, which was seen to grow and become denser (更加密集) in the brains of people whose IQs improved greatly.One is to train your short-term memory. Previous research has proven that short-term memory is the basis for intelligence, so trying to recognize or retell something that you have seen or heard can help raise your overall brain power.
A good night’s sleep will also help improve your concentration. It helps you stay focused for longer the next day.
Scientists have also found that exercise helps. Walking 30 minutes a day five times a week and doing exercise will help you become more knowledgeable—as well as healthier and fitter.
A.There are several ways of increasing your brain’s gray matter. |
B.Your brain deals more efficiently with things you truly like. |
C.With a bit of brain training, the chances are that you can be as smart as they are. |
D.So maybe it’s a good idea to get your brain in training right away. |
E.Getting enough sleep is like pushing the reset button in your brain.
F.The more you work on it, the better you will become.
G. People used to assume that a person’s IQ was unchangeable.
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项.选项中有两项为多余选项.
Getting your children to study can be a little like getting them to eat their vegetables.
____ Make a study time and have it at the same time every day.This will help your kids to learn to schedule their day and will give them a sense of control over how they spend their time.
Allow them to study in blocks of time,such as for half an hour with a fiveminute break in the middle.____ Ideal(理想的) study times are after dinner or right after school before dinner.
Never allow your children to study in front of the television,as that will encourage passive activity(被动活动).____
You'll also need to help your kids find the right place to study.After you've set up a good study time for little learners,set up a good place where they can get those creative juices flowing.
____ Make sure there is a table or a desk and a comfortable chair.
____ This includes helping them out with their homework sometimes and being there for them with the answers to any questions.The input(投入) you give your children during study periods will help form a bond(结合,联系) and help make studying enjoyable.
A.Pick a place where your children can study properly. |
B.Hold them to the schedule they create for themselves. |
C.Finally,spend time with your kids when they're studying. |
D.Keep the atmosphere(氛围) light and offer lots of encouragement,too. |
E.Instead,use TV as a treat or a reward when the homework is completed.
F.Try to stop this bad habit by offering some sort of reward.
G.One of the best ways to form good study habits for your kids is to design a schedule(计划) that they keep to.
阅读下面对话,从方框内7个选项中选择5个恰当的句子完成此对话,并将其番号填入题前括号内。
A: Where is Lucy?
B: ____.
A: ____?
B: Yes. She has been there once.
A: ____?
B: She went there last week.
A: ____?
B: She is going to stay there for a month.
A: Do you know ___?
B: She will be back at the end of October.
A.Where have you been? B.Has she ever been there before? C.When she will be back? D.How long is she going to stay there? E.Why has China carried out one-child policy? F.When did she go there? G.She has gone to England. |
How to Make Friends
Friendship is a very important human relationship and everyone needs good friends. Good friendship has many benefits. It offers companionship, improves self-worth and promotes good health. There are times in our lives such as when we have recently moved into a new town, or changed our jobs or schools. Such changes often leaves us without a friend . But for many of us the process is difficult and requires courage. Below are some helpful suggestions on how to make and keep friends.
1. Associate with others.
The first step to making friends is associating with other people. You can go to public places to meet new people. Besides, you will need to make yourself known by becoming an active member of such places.
2.Start a conversation
Starting a conversation is the second most important step in making new friends.You can always start the conversation. Being able to make small talk is a very useful skill in relating with other people.
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Choosing friends with common interests is important in building friendship as these interests would always bring you and your friend together, Hanging out will always be a pleasant experience.
4.Let it grow.
It is a good thing to stay in touch. However, try not to press your new friend with calls, messages or visits as this would likely wear him or her out and finally you may lose your friend. . The best friendships are the ones that grow naturally.
5.Enjoy your friendship
The best way to enjoy your friendship is to allow your friends to be themselves. Try not to change them from who they are to what you want them to be. Become the kind of friend you will want your friend to be to you.
A.Be cheerful. |
B.Do things together. |
C.Do not wait to be spoken to. |
D.Try not to find fault with your friends. |
E. Making new friends comes easy for some people.
F. For a friendship to develop you need to stay in touch.
G. So you will need to give your friend time to react to you.
根据短文内容,请从以下选项中选出符合各段意思的小标题,选项中有一项是多余选项。
A.Learn about the Country
B.Learn about the University
C.Be Prepared for Adjustments
D.Know What to Do in an Emergency
E. Ensure You Have All the Documents(文件)
F. Develop Good Communication Skills
Studying Abroad
Are you planning to pursue a course from a foreign university? Well, then you certainly come to the right place. These tips for studying abroad will surely make you feel at home in a new city. Just have a look!_____________________________
Before you leave for your destination country, make sure that you are well aware of its culture, customs and traditions. Every country has its own culture, which may be different from yours. Therefore, if you wish to get adjusted to the local way of living in a short time, you must be aware of what the people eat, how they dress up and also what their sensibilities are. Also, you can catch a few of the commonly used words of the local language there. In this way, not only will you be able to make yourself feel at home in the new city, but also will be spared from experiencing a major culture shock._____________________________
This is perhaps the most important thing to keep in mind before you set off to foreign shores to study. Make note of all the essential papers you would need before and during your stay abroad, especially the passport and the visa. It is recommended that you make copies of both, your passport and visa, in case you might be required to get a new one during the course of your stay there. Also, at least one other member of your family should have a passport made so that you can have somebody by your side if you fall sick or in case of other emergencies. Also, it is a good idea to carry a few copies of your photo, in case you need to use one. Another thing that’s necessary is to get a health insurance to cover the expenses of a medical emergency abroad. ____________________________
When you decide to pursue a course abroad, it is extremely important that you should research well. Don’t just follow advertisements and choose one blindly. Instead, talk to people who have completed their studies from that country or who are planning to move to the same country. This way you’ll get some reliable information. _____________________________
Not only will it make it easier for you to face personal interviews but also to interact with the local people and follow students. The more you speak to people, the more you’ll end up making friends quickly. What a way to drive the blues away!_____________________________
Get the details of the Embassy(大使馆) in the city you’re moving to, including the phone number and register yourself and your family members with the Embassy. This way you’ll know whom to reach out to in case you are in trouble in a foreign location.