Before going outside in the morning, many of us check a window thermometer(温度
计)for the temperature. This helps us decide what to wear.____. We want our food to be a certain coldness in the refrigerator. We want it a certain hotness in the oven. If we don’t feel well, we use a thermometer t
o see if we have a fever. We keep our rooms a certain warmth in the winter and a certain coolness in the summer.
Not all the thermometers use the same system to measure temperature. We use a system called the Fahrenheit scale. But most other countries use the Centigrade scale.
Both systems use the freezing and boiling points of water as their guide._____.
The most common kind of thermometer is made with mercury(水银)inside a clear glass tube. As mercury (or any other liquid ) becomes hot, it expands. As it gets colder, it contracts(收缩). That is why on hot days the mercury line is high in the glass tube.___.
First. Take a clear glass juice bottle that has a cap ; fill the bottle with coloured water. Tap a hole in the center of the cap using a hammer and thick nail. Put the cap on the jar. Then stick a plastic straw(吸管) through the nail hole._______.
Finally. Place a white card on the outside of the bottle and behind the straw. Now you can see the water lever easily. _______.
As the temperature goes down, the water will contract, and the lever in the straw will come down. Perhaps you will want to keep a record of the water lever in the straw each morning for a week.
| A．People use thermometers which are made by themselves when travelling around the world. |
| B．We use and depend on thermometers to measure the temperature of many other things in our daily lives. |
| C．Thermometers measure temperature, by using materials that change in the same way when they are heated or cooled. |
| D．Now that you know this rule you can make a thermometer of your own that will work. |
E．The wate
r will rise in the straw. As the temperature of the air goes up, the water will expand and rise even higher.
F．They label these in different ways. On the Fahrenheit scale water freezes at 32 degrees and boils at 212 degrees. On the Celsius scale water freezes at 0 degrees and boils at 100degrees.
G．Take wax (you may use an old candle if you have one) and melt some of it right where the straw is struck into the cap to seal(把..粘住) them together.
I know that something you get that sense from TV that you can be rich and successful without any hard work---your ticket to success is through rapping or basketball or being a reality TV star .
The truth is, being successful is hard. You won’t love every subject that you study. Not every homework assignment will seem completely relevant to your life right at this minute. And you won’t necessarily succeed at everything the first time your try.
That’s okay. JK Rowling---- who wrote Harry Potter---her first Harry Potter book was rejected 12 times before it was finally published. Michael Jordan was cut from his high school basketball team. He lost hundreds of games and missed thousands of shots during his career. But he once said, “I have failed over and over again in my life. And that’s why I succeed.
These people succeeded because they understood the secret of success ---you can’t let your failures define you.You have to let them show you what to do differently the next time. So if you get into trouble, that doesn’t mean you are a troublemaker, it means you need to try harder to act right.
| A．If you get a bad grade, that doesn’t mean you’re stupid, it just means you need to spend more time studying. |
| B．Some of the most successful people in the world are the ones who have had the most failures. |
| C．You have to let your failures teach you. |
| D．You won’t get along well with every teacher that you have. |
E. So many of you dream of being successful by hard work.
F. Failures can lead you to success.
G. Chances are you’re not going to be any of those things.
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How to Prevent Near-sightedness
Myopia, or near-sightedness, can be a severe inconvenience and may even cause big troubles when we operate cars or heavy machinery. Here are some tips that may help you to prevent myopia.
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Whether it’s for the love of books or because you are studying for a test that just happens to take place tomorrow, don’t overdo it. This means either getting away from a page-turner or starting your studies a few days earlier. If prolonged reading can’t be avoided, try taking regular breaks to rest your eyes or take a nap.
2. Consume lots of eye-protecting vitamins.It’s very meaningful to get kids to eat this healthy orange vegetable, which is rich in vitamins. Still, good doses of multi-vitamins will improve not only your eyesight but your health in general.
3. Do your reading or focusing in well-lit room.
Weak light may cause damage to your eyes and result in the need for glasses.
Buy a reading light or just turn on a bright lamp.
4. Be mindful of the distance between your eyes and the object you’re focusing on.It will also cause your head to ache and may dry out your eyes.
5.
Early detection of near –sightedness can lead to quick treatment and less serious symptoms.
| A．Try not to read for long lengths of time. |
| B．You should also eat a lot of other green vegetables. |
| C．Talk to an eye care doctor at the first signs of eye trouble. |
| D．Of course the first choice that comes to mind is the carrot. |
E. It will also give you a headache and cause you to become tired.
F. Encourage more outdoor activities, such as running, cycling and playing tennis.
G. Whether it’s a book or the television, being too close is going to bother your eyes.
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In the world nothing is more important than health. If people took away our money, houses, cars, or even our clothes, we could still survive. Then how can we keep healthy?
First of all, we should eat healthily. I usually avoid eating food high in fat, like French fries or cookies, which are junk food. I only eat little meat.
It helps us build a strong body. Regular exercise is an important part of keeping me healthy. In addition, I think friends are an important part of one’s health.
I always feel better when I am with friends than when I am alone. When I am with my friends, I always laugh. Laughing is also an important part of health. It is good to stay with my friends.
By eating properly and exercising regularly, I can keep my body at a proper weight and keep healthy. By spending time with my friends, I can keep my mind as well as my body happy. These things sound easy to do, but not many people can manage them.
| A．What’s more, taking exercise is very important. |
| B．Some people appear fat because they often eat too much. |
| C．I think a strong will is necessary if we want to keep fit. |
| D．I eat a lot of vegetables and fresh fruits which are full of vitamins. |
E．There are some people who like staying alone, but they keep healthy.
F．But if our health were taken away, we could surely die.
G．Many studies show that people with few friends often get sick.
Question: I have recently got a serious position within my company. One of my new tasks is to make monthly progress reports on my department in front of other senior officials. During my first meeting ,I presented and then opened the floor to questions.. My first reaction was to answer defensively. Later, I realized that I shouldn’t have felt that way. But how can I keep cool and effectively answer questions in this type of settings?
Answer: Congratulations on your new position! Presenting in front of your peers（同事）is a hard task in itself, and it becomes much more difficult when a question-and-answer period is required. Question-and-answer periods are a great way to clarify the message and strengthen key points.
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When a person is asking a question, show interest and a desire to understand the question by listening and asking for clarification.
●Buy time.
When facing a hard question, most people can’t give an answer immediately. Buy time by repeating the question in your own words.. These techniques allow you to quickly organize your thoughts as well as to make sure you will be correctly answering the question.
●Suggest a private meeting.
A one-on-one meeting is a calmer setting than speaking in front of your peers.
| A．Show your true interest. |
| B．Restate the question with respect. |
| C．Some ideas can be quite concrete. |
| D．There were many difficult questions. |
E. It can also be more effective in exchanging ideas.
F. You many also ask for clarification on the question.
G. Here are some ideas that can help you prepare for your next meeting.
The impression you make at the beginning of an interview（面试）is very important. Employers often decide to hire someone in the first three minutes of the interview. They judge you by your appearance, attitude and manners (礼貌).
A friendly smile when you walk into the room is important..
When you introduce yourself, make eye contact (接触) with the interviewer. _____ Others don’t.
Try to be as natural as possible. The way you sit, walk, gesture, use your voice and show feelings on your face is all part of your body language. It makes the interviewer know how you feel about yourself and the situation you are in.
If you don’t understand a question, ask the interviewer to repeat or explain.
Almost everyone is nervous in a job interview. Interviewers know that. But they expect you to try to control your nervousness. They expect you to show confidence in your ability to do the job.
At the end of the interview, thank the interviewer for her or his time.
| A．Some interviewers offer a handshake. |
| B．They don’t expect you to be totally calm and relaxed. |
| C．But pay attention to your body language. |
| D．All of the employers are very serious. |
E. A smile shows a confident and positive (积极的) attitude.
F. Listen to questions carefully.
G. Don’t interrupt the interviewer.