Maybe you are an average student. You probably think you will never be a top student. This is not necessary so, however. Anyone can become a better student if he or she wants to. Here’s how:
1. Plan your time carefully. When you plan your week, you should make a list of things that you have to do. After making this list, you should make a schedule of your time. First your time for eating, sleeping, dressing, etc. then decide a good, regular time for studying. Don’t forget to set aside enough time for entertainment. A weekly schedule may not solve all your problems, but it will force you to realize what is happening to your time.
2. Find a good place to study. Look around the house for a good study area. Keep this space, which may be a desk or simply a corner of your room, free of everything but study materials. No games, radios, or television! When you sit down to study, concentrate on the subject.
3. Make good use of your time in class. Take advantage of class time to listen to everything the teachers say. Really listening in class means less work later. Taking notes will help you remember what the teacher says.
4. Study regularly. When you get home from school, go over your notes. Review the important points that your teacher mentioned in class. If you know what your teacher is going to discuss the next day, read that material will become more meaningful, and you will remember it longer.
5. Develop a good attitude about tests. The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject. They help you remember your new knowledge. The world won’t end if you don’t pass a test, so don’t be overly worried.
There are other methods that might help you with your studying. You will probably discover many others after you have tried these.
How to become a better student
| General method |
How to |
Advantage |
| Plan your time carefully |
Make a list |
Force you to realize |
| Make a |
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| Find a good place to study |
Free of everything but study |
You can |
| Make good use of your time in class |
Listen to everything the teachers say |
Really listening in class means |
| Taking |
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| Study regularly |
Go over your notes |
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| Help you |
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| Develop a good attitude about tests |
Don’t be |
Remember your new |
第二节语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为31-40的相应位置上。
Poor student behaviour seems to be an ____31____ (increase) widespread problem and I think that modern lifestyles are probably responsible for this.
In many countries, the birth rate is decreasing so that families are smaller with ____ 32 ____ children. These children are often spoilt, not in terms of love and attention because ____ 33 ____ (work) parents do not have the time for this, ____ 34 ____ in more material ways. They are allowed to have ____ 35 ____ they want, regardless of price, and to behave as they please. This means that the children grow up ____ 36 ____ consideration for others and without any understanding of ____ 37 ____ their standard of living comes from.
When they get to school age they have not learnt any self control or discipline. Teachers continually complain ____ 38 ____ this problem and measures ____ 39 ____ (take) to combat the situation. But I think the situation to the problem lies with the families, ____40 ____ need to be more aware of the future consequences of spoiling their children.
第二节语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填人一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为31～40的相应位置上。
I was always told that the three Ps, patience, positive thinking and perseverance (毅力), were a sure path 31 success. But this advice does not always work as planned. My high school maths exam is one example. The exam, 32 was originally to be held in our classroom, 33 (change) to the library at the last minute. This, 34 , didn’t bother me because maths had always been my strongest subject. I patiently walked to the library, took my seat and did some deep breathing to help relax 35 . But my mood quickly changed when I saw 36 first question. I had no idea how to do it. I tried to stay positive and persevered 37 I finally found the solution. With the problem 38 (solve), I felt proud of my achievement. 39 (fortunate), I then noticed that I had just 10 minutes left 40 (complete) the rest!
第二节语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为3l~40的相应位置上。
The long history of the Chinese Knot dates back to ancient times and 31 people first used knots for fastening, wrapping, hunting and fishing. The knot was developed and 32 an art from during the Tang (AD 618-907) and Song (960-1279) dynasties and later popularized in the Ming and Qing Dynasty (1368-1911 AD).
One major characteristic of decorative knot work is and 33 all the knots are tied using one thread, when and 34 (finish), the knot looks identical from both the front and back. They can come in a variety of colours such as: gold, green, blue or black. and 35 , the most commonly used colour is red. This is because 36 symbolizes good luck and prosperity.
Crafting the Chinese knot is and 37 three-step process, which involves tying, tightening and adding. There are many different shapes of Chinese knots, and 38 (offer) blessings of happiness, love and good luck.
In Chinese, “knot” means reunion, friendliness, and 39 (warm), love, etc. Up to now, the art of the Chinese Knot and 40 (use) in necklaces, buttons and even hangings for cars or mobile phones.
（二）短文语法填空（1分/题，共分10分）
In Mount Berry, Georgia, people find a group of schools built specially for mountain children. The schools, as well as the mountain itself, are named ___66___ Martha Berry.
Martha Berry was born in 1866. Luckier ___67___ most Georgian mountain children, she received education. But she never forgot other children of the mountains __68____ parents couldn’t afford to send them to school. In 1902 Martha Betty started a school with only five pupils. Now, ninety years later, ___69___ are a number of Betty schools in the area, with ___70___ total of over one thousand students and about five thousand students ___71___ (wait) for their opportunities.
Martha Betty in her later years received many medals and honors for what she ___72___ (do) for the poor mountain children of Georgia, and in 1931 she was named one of the most important ___73___ (woman) in the United States. She never stopped ___74___ (work) for the mountain children ___75___ her death in 1942.
五.语法填空 (20分)
Dear Mr. Costa,
I’m sorry it has taken me so long to write. I’ve been very busy with work and school, but I’ve thought about you often.
How have you been (1) (late)? Did you have a good Christmas and New Year’s? Mac says you’ve been working hard at (2) restaurant and that business is very good. What else have you been doing?
I had a short (3) good vacation. Mac and I went to Chicago for a few days before Christmas, but I had to come back and work (4) Christmas and New Year’s, (5) (include) Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve! Every time something like that (6) (happen), I wonder (7) I really want to work in the hotel business.
The other day I was thinking about the fun (8) we used to have in our English class. I haven’t seen many of our classmates (9) the course was over. In fact, the only one I see very often is Tomiko. I’d really like to get in touch with Franco. Does he ever write to you? If so, could you please send me his address?
Well, Mac and I are going skating and he is waiting for (10) , so I guess I’d better say goodbye now. Write as soon as you can.
Yours ever