Many students are under great pressure this term. There is some advice on studying and preparing for exams.
Sciences
Ask students what is the most difficult course, and most of them will give you the same answer: mathematics. This is also true for Dai Shuang, a 14-year-old student at No.1 Middle School. He says, “It’s so difficult that I get a headache whenever I think about the math exam.”
According to Dai, studying this course is not easy. He usually studies math by himself and spends most of his free time reading math books and doing exercises.
Solution
Qin Xia, a math teacher, offers some advice. “Most students fear mathematics because they think the class is too difficult or boring.” he says, “These students don’t listen carefully in classes or even sleep.” In Qin’s opinion, they can try to take notes. And they’d better ask teachers for help. It’s difficult for students to teach themselves math, which will waste a lot of time. Besides, doing a lot of exercises is also important.
Arts
Zhu Tianjiao, a 13-year-old student at Megan Middle School, is very nervous because she doesn’t know how to improve her English.
Solution
Xia Bingcong, a top student at Tsinghua University shares(分享) some of her learning experiences. According to Xia, memorizing, listening and reading are important in language learning. “Studying on a daily basis(基础) is the best choice.” Xia says.When the math exam comes, Dai Shuang usually _________.
| A． has a bad cold | B． sleeps late |
| C．has a hard time | D． feels excited |
According to Qin Xia, __________ is Not a good way to learn math.
| A． asking teachers for help |
| B． taking notes in classes |
| C． doing lots of exercises |
| D． studying alone |
The passage tells us that __________ can help us make progress with English.
| A． exercising, listening, and reading |
| B． memorizing, listing and reading |
| C． memorizing, listening, and reading |
| D． memorizing, listening and relaxing |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
| A． Dai Shuang often asks his math teacher for help. |
| B． It’s necessary to study English every day. |
| C． Most students think math is the easiest of all the subjects. |
| D． Zhu Tianjiao is a student at Tsinghua University. |
| Route |
Chiang Mai—Luang Prabang |
Chiang Mai---Koh Samui |
| Day |
2,3,5,7 |
Daily |
| Flight |
QV 645 |
PG 242 |
| Dep.（出发） |
15: 05 |
9: 55 |
| Arr. （到达） |
16: 05 |
11:40 |
| Airfare （机票费用） |
5090THB |
5090THB |
Note:
The days of the week are:
1. Monday 2. Tuesday 3. Wednesday 4. Thursday
5. Friday 6. Saturday 7. SundayLao Airlines has a flight from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang on .
A. Monday B. Thursday C. FridayIf Lisa wants to travel from Chiang Mai to Koh Samui, which flight should she choose?
A.QV 645. B. TG 129. C. PG 242.
Jessie felt her life so boring one summer day. She was so tired of watching TV, she read all her books, and her friends were on vacation. She wanted something different to do. Suddenly, she saw the lawn mower(割草机) sitting in the yard.
“ Mom,” she shouted, “ I think I will mow the lawn.” Her mom ran into the yard and said, “ Oh no, you don’t. You’re too young to mow the lawn.”
I’m fourteen years old and know how to do it,” Jessie said, “ Besides, it would help Dad out, and he won’t have to worry about it over the weekend.”
Mom thought for a while and then decided to let Jessie give it a try. After all, she was home and would keep an eye on her. Jessie already knew how to start the lawn mower from watching her dad. Jessie checked the gas(汽油) to make sure it was full, and put on her gardening gloves to protect her hands. Mom watched from the kitchen window. Jessie really does know how to mow the lawn. She was very careful around the flowers and trees. When she finished, she felt so good,but she was so hot. Mom brought her some ice tea and said, “You sure did a great job. Dad will be very surprised.”
Later that day, Dad came home and said to Jessie’s mom, “You didn’t have to mow the lawn. I was going to do it on Saturday. It looks great. Thanks.”
I didn’t mow it. Jessie did.”
“Wow, our little girl is growing up!” Dad told Jessie what a great job she had done.
“It was fun, and I will do it again next week,” said Jessie.
The neighbor next door came by and asked Jessie if she wanted to mow his lawn and make some money. “Sure!” said Jessie. Jessie began mowing his lawn. Two other neighbors asked so, then another three. Jessie was now mowing lawns for them all and making some money. She was no longer bored! “I won’t have time to spend my money,” she laughed to herself. In order to do something different, Jessie decided to ________.
| A．read the books | B．travel |
| C．mow the lawn | D．watch TV |
What does “keep an eye on” mean?
| A．保护 | B．注视 | C．培养 | D．瞄准 |
Bofore Jessie mowed the lawn, she ________.
| A．washed her hands |
| B．bought some gas |
| C．read some instructions |
| D．put on her gloves |
How did Jessie’s father feel when he knew Jessie had mowed the lawn?
| A．Proud | B．Angry | C．Relaxed | D．Worried |
What does the text mainly tell us?
| A．Neighbors should learn to help each other. |
| B．Mowing the lawn is a good way to make money. |
| C．Doing something helpful can make people happy. |
| D．Children should help their parents at an early age. |
The airport in Boswell is twenty-one miles from the city. The banks and business offices are in the centre of the city. Read the notes from the diary of Mr Simpson.
| 12th. MON. Groups of 35 Australian students visiting Boswell---want cheap holiday. 13th. TUES. Mr and Mrs J. Grant arriving from Sydney --- need overnight stop at Boswell --- leaving early on the 15th by air. 14th. WED. Mr Nagashima, Tokyo, arriving for two days’ business trip. 15th. THURS. 65 German students need two days in a cheap hotel. 16th. FRI. 17th. SAT. Mr and Mrs Johnson, from New York City, arriving by air. 18th. SUN. 19th. MON. Mr and Mrs F. Ray, small inexpensive hotel needed for two days. |
How far is it from the city to the airport in Boswell?
| A．21km. | B．31km. | C．21m. | D．21 miles. |
Mr Nagashima is from ________.
| A．Australia | B．Japan | C．America | D．Germany |
Mr and Mrs J. Grant will leave Boswell on ________.
| A．Tuesday | B．Wednesday |
| C．Thursday | D．Friday |
How many travelers will Mr Simpson meet in just over a week?
| A．107. | B．65. | C．35. | D．131. |
Mr Simpson is probably ________.
| A．a headmaster | B．a travel manager |
| C．a traveller | D．an engineer |
Alice is a white dog. She is two.Bob is a brown dog. Bob and Alice are good friends. Look at the two dogs.
Bob:Good morning!
Alice: Good morning!
Bob:What’s this?
Alice: It’s a jacket. It’s my sister’s. Oh, my sister is Grace.
Bob:What’s that?
Alice:It’s a book. It’s Miss Miller’s book. She is an English teacher.
Bob:Well,dogs don’t like books.Alice and Bob meet in the .
| A．morning | B．afternoon | C．evening | D．night |
Grace is Alice’s .
| A．brother | B．teacher | C．sister | D．friend |
Miss Miller is an teacher.
| A．Chinese | B．English | C．math | D．science |
Alice and Grace are .
| A．jackets | B．teachers | C．books | D．dogs |
Hello! Here is a UFO. And I am an alien(外星人).My name is Eric. Look!my jacket is nice. It’s white. This is my pen. What color is it? It’s red. And what’s this in English? It’s a ruler. It’s a green ruler. What’s that? It’s an English CD. I like(喜欢)it. Do you like me?Eric is .
| A．a CD | B．a pen | C．an alien | D．a jacket |
The ruler is .
| A．white | B．red |
| C．green | D．I don’t know. |
Eric likes(喜欢) .
| A．the pen | B．the ruler | C．me | D．the CD |