I moved into an empty dormitory for the first time two years ago. ________Firstly，I realized that I didn’t know anybody at the school. Secondly，I knew that I wanted to work hard at my lessons and learn something useful. And thirdly，I wanted to have a good time with new classmates，without my parents around.
The first realization frightened me in the beginning. But that fear quickly disappeared. It was the other two goals that ended up being my difficulties. I knew that it was hard to devote enough time to class and to social efforts .________I knew this would be a challenge，but I didn’t realize how much until classes began.
I got on well with the other girls who lived in my dorm. Often，instead of finishing my homework before it was due，I went downstairs and had ice cream with my neighbor. ________ I knew it wasn’t very good and the grade I received showed my lack of effort.
I was aware that I needed to find some sort of balance. So I created a schedule that would divide my time up between going to class，doing homework，and relaxing. It seemed like a good idea，but I was only able to follow it for a few days. ________
So I tried another plan. Each week I made a list of everything I had to get done during that week. Then，under the list of things I had to get done，I made a list of things I could do if I had time. ________I’m glad that I’ve learned to balance things and it has helped prepare me for what is to come after graduation.
| A．I was certain of a few things. |
| B．But I wanted to succeed in both. |
| C．I always finished it the next day between classes. |
| D．I didn’t get along well with my teachers. |
E．This is the method I have used since then.
F．A schedule like that was too much pressure.
G．I made a plan to study hard and communicate with others.
Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
| personal B. further C. aspects D. tuition E. degrees F. launch G. simply H.created I. traditional J. revolutionized |
Back in the last century self-study used to mean trying to learn from books. Then as technology moved on, electric products _____ the way people learn a language. Audio cassettes enabled people to practice listening, video provided a vivid cultural environment of the languages, computers made interactivity possible, and the __
__ of the Windows 95 operating system opened the door to full multimedia programs that could offer more than what the traditional materials could do.
Today technology has moved on _____ . The Internet has served as a communication center. The general use of email has __
__new opportunities for teachers to assist learning at a distance, which has an impact on __
__ learning structures. As you can make more and more progress on your own, the role of the teacher is changing. Basic information and drill can be provided by computer; the teacher is then free to concentrate on the more important ___
__: motivation and production of language in speech or writing.
The latest development is a direct email link from self-study CD-ROMs to an online teacher. Now you can get ____ one-to-one tuition from any multimedia PC with an internet connection.
When you need more help you ____ email the tutor. The tutor will know which course you are following and your results to date so he is able to provide good, relevant advice. All you do is to buy the CD-ROM at normal price and then get additional __
__ as you feel the need. So the self-study becomes distance learning with all its advantages of flexibility and low cost.
Taking good notes is a time-saving skill that will help you to become
a better student in several ways Second, your notes are excellent materials to refer to when you are studying for a test. Third, note-taking offers variety to your study time and helps you to hold your interest.
You will want to take notes during classroom discussions and while
reading a textbook or doing research for a report. Whenever or however you take notes, keep in mind that note-taking is a selective process .
The following methods may work best for you.
●Read the text quickly to find the main facts and ideas in it.
●Carefully read the text and watch for words that can show main points and supporting facts.
● Write your notes in your own words.
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● Note any questions or ideas you may have about what was said or written.
As you take notes, you may want to use your own shorthand(速记). When you do, be sure that you understand your symbols and that you use them
all the time.
| A．Use words, not complete sentences. |
| B．There are three practical note-taking methods. |
| C．You must write your notes on separate paper. |
| D．Otherwise, you may not be able to read your notes later. |
E. you will also want to develop your own method for taking notes.
F. That means you must first decide what is important enough to include in your notes.
G. First, the simple act of writing something down makes it easier for you to understand and remember it.
假如你是李华，你的英国笔友Bill来信询问你家乡是否有雾霾（smog）天气，情况如何。请按下面提示写一封电子邮件：
1、感谢他的关心；
2、简要介绍本地雾霾情况及给人们生活带来的危害；
3、人们已认识到雾霾天气的危害，正采取各种举措减少其发生。
注意：1、字数150左中；2、开头结尾已经给出，不计入文字总数。
阅读下列应用文及相关信息,并按照要求匹配信息。请将答案填涂在答题卡标号为46～50的相应位置上。
以下是几本新书的简要介绍：
A. London Alive
This author of many famous novels has now turned to writing short stories with great success. The stories tell of Londoners’ daily lives and happen in eighteen different places——for example, one story takes place at a table in a cafe, another in the back of a taxi and another in a hospital.
B. The Last Journey
John Reynold’s final trip to the African Congo two years ago unfortunately ended in his death. For the first time since then we hear about where he went and what happened to him from journalist Tim Holden, who has followed Reynold’s route.
C. The Missing Photograph
Another story about the well-known policeman, Inspector Manning. It is written in the same simple but successful way as the other Manning stories——I found it a bit disappointing as I guessed who the criminal was halfway through!
D. Gone West
A serious look at one of the least-known regions of the United States. The author describes the empty villages which thousands left when they were persuaded by the railway companies to go west in search of new lives. The author manages to provide many interesting details about their history.
E. The Letter
The murder of a television star appears to be the work of thieves who are quickly caught. But they escape from prison and a young lawyer says she knows who the real criminals are. Written with intelligence, this story is so fast-moving that it demands the reader’s complete attention.
F. Free at Last
Matthew Hunt, who spent half his life in jail for a crime he did not do, has written the moving story of his lengthy fight to be set free. Now out of prison, he has taken the advice of a judge to describe his experiences in a book.
以下是几个有着不同阅读爱好的购书人，请匹配与之对应的书名：Ali enjoys reading crime stories which are carefully written so that they hold his interest right to the end. He enjoys trying to guess who the criminal really is while he’s reading.
Monica is a history teacher in London. She enjoys reading about the history of people in other parts of the world and how events changed their lives.
Silvia likes reading true stories which people have written about themselves. She’s particularly interested in people who have had unusual or difficult lives.
Daniel is a computer salesman who spends a lot of time travelling abroad on planes. He enjoys detective stories which he can read easily as he gets interrupted a lot.
Takumi doesn’t have much free time so he reads short stories which he can finish quickly. He likes reading stories about ordinary people and the things that happen to them in today’s world.
目前，我国中学生的健康水平严重下降，引起了父母、学校和专家的忧虑。为解决这一问题，有人提出将体育纳入高考。结合实际，谈谈你的看法：
1．是否赞成体育纳入高考及原因；
2．简述健康与学习的关系；
3．你认为学校应该做什么来提高学生身体素质。
注意：
1．词数120左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3．文中不得透露个人姓名和学校名称；
4．文章开头已给出，不计入总词数。
Chinese students' health has been getting worse these years, and some people believe putting PE into the College Entrance Examination might be a way out.
In my opinion，____________________________________________________________