What should you take in with you when you take an exam? Pen, pencil, eraser, ruler…, and don’t forget a bottle of water!
According to a study at the British Psychological ( 心理学的) Society Annual Conference held in London, students who bring water into exams may improve their grades by up to 10 percent.
Scientists at the University of East London and the University of Westminster, UK, did a study on 447 students. The students were studying for different degrees (学历) at the University of East London. Only 25 percent of them entered the exam hall with something to drink.
Scientists then compared their exam results with their normal schoolwork grades. They found that all those who had brought drinks with them got better grades by between 2 and 10 percent.
It is unclear why drinking water improves exam results. But scientists say having enough water in our bodies and not feeling thirsty could have a helpful effect on our brains. Drinking water may also cut down on anxiety ( 焦虑), which has a bad effect on exam performances, according to Chris Pawson, PhD, of the University of East London.
“Whatever the explanation, it is clear that students should try hard to stay hydrated (含水的)with water during exams,” he said.
So next time, when you are going to have a big exam, try bringing a bottle of water with you.Who knows – it may help you pass the exam!How much may the students improve their grades most if they bring water into exams?
| A．By2%. | B．By8%. |
| C．By10%. | D．By25%. |
How many students in the study got better grades?
| A．About112 students who brought drinks or water into their exams. |
| B．All the447 students who come from the University of East London. |
| C．About300 students who took part in the study. |
| D．About10 percent of the students who studied different subjects. |
The underlined phrase “cut down on” probably means _______.
| A．increase | B．bring |
| C．reduce | D．change |
According to the passage, how does water help students in exams?
a. It is good for their brains.
b. It makes students smarter.
c. It helps students stay cool.
d. It helps students stay awake.
| A．a b | B．a c |
| C．b c | D．c d |
Where can you probably read the article?
| A．Fashion magazine. |
| B．Text book. |
| C．Travel guide. |
| D．Newspaper. |
Before you go to another country, it is a great help if you know the language(语言) and some of the customs(风俗) of the country.
When people meet each other for the first time in Britain, they say “How do you do” and shake hands(握手). Usually they do not shake hands when they just meet or say goodbye. But they shake hands when they haven’t met for a long time or when they will be away from each other for a long time.
Last year a group of German students went to England for a holiday. Their teacher told them that the English people hardly ever shake hands. So when they met their English friends at the station, they kept their hands behind their backs. The English students had learned that the Germans shake hands as often as possible, so they put their hands in front and got ready to shake hands with them. It made both of them laugh. It is _______ if you know the language and some of the customs of a country before you pay a visit to that country.
| A．not useful . | B．not helpful |
| C．very helpful | D．very bad |
English people usually shake hands when they _________.
| A．meet every time |
| B．meet for the first time |
| C．say goodbye to each other |
| D．say hello to each other |
This story is about ________.
| A．shaking hands | B．language |
| C．customs | D．languages and customs |
Which of the following is right?
| A．German people shake hands as often as possible. |
| B．English people like shaking hands very much. |
| C．German people hardly ever shake hands. |
| D．Both English people and Germans don’t like shaking hands. |
Luo Zhixiang is a popular singer, an actor and a TV host. His English name is Show. He dances well. He is often called “Dancing King of Asia”. He now becomes more and more popular.
Show is from Taiwan Island. He is tall and cool. A lot of people love him very much because they love his songs and his wonderful voice.
He is handsome now. but he was very fat in high school. So he got a nickname(绰号) “Pig”at that time. His classmates made fun of him sometimes. But he exercised and lost weight(减肥) successfully(成功地).
Now he is glad that people call him “Pig”. He likes showing himself to others. The people around him are very happy to see his performance(表演). Show is hard-working. His TV show is successful. Many people like watching it. He often says, “If you have a chance, just do it!” He does it. Maybe it is why he is so successful.Luo Zhixiang has a nickname “Pig” because __________.
| A．he is very fat now |
| B．he likes eating pork |
| C．he was fat in high school |
| D．he is as healthy as a pig |
The underlined word “it” refers to (指代) “____________”.
| A．the TV show | B．collecting stamps |
| C．playing football | D．watching TV |
Which of the following about Luo Zhixiang is not true?
| A．He is a good dancer. |
| B．He likes showing himself to others. |
| C．He has a wonderful voice. |
| D．His TV show is bad. |
| Welcome to Hotel Green |
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| Hotel Green ●post office ★ |
Phone Number: 07979-70078010 Website: http://www.eiffel.com Buses to the hotel: Bus 705, Bus 12 |
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| King Street |
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| ★ ● Hotel Mapol Park |
★ Museum |
| Usage: ※Keep the card close to the response zone on the door until the green light is on. Then open the door. |
| Notice: ※Take the card with you. It will be a help if you get lost. ※If the card is lost during your stay in the hotel, please call our Service Center. ※Give the card back to the Service Center when you check out. |
________ buses can get to the hotel.
| A．Two | B．Three | C．Four | D．Five |
The hotel is _______.
| A．on King Street near a post office | B．next to a museum |
| C．near a train station | D．on George Street |
If Mr. Zhang gets lost, he can ________.
| A．take Bus 507 to the hotel |
| B．wait until the light is green |
| C．call the hotel at the phone number on the card. |
| D．go back to the hotel to search the Internet. |
Dear Liz,
My stay in Thailand has certainly been the experience of my life. Life is busy and exciting.
Bangkok is just like any other big city with a population (人口) of 10 million and heavy traffic.
I’m very lucky because my host family is in a nice quiet area outside the city. There are Mr and Mrs Phairat, their son Sanan, who is 18, the daughter Chinda, who is 16, and Grandpa and Grandma.
I go to an international school with Sanan and Chinda. The school teaches about 70 percent in English, and 30 percent in Thai. I’ve learned some spoken language, but Thai writing is very difficult. The cooking lesson is my favourite. I’m learning all about Thai food and culture. People don’t use chopsticks (筷子) here, but spoons and forks.
Last weekend we drove to Pattaya Beach near Bangkok. I thought it was great, but Sanan and Chinda said that next month they were taking me to Phuket Island, where the beaches are even more beautiful. The month after next, we’re going to travel to Mr Phairat’s hometown in the north of Thailand. The Phairats own land there, and they have two elephants. I’m going to ride those elephants and even wash them.
I’m amazed by everything in this country, especially by the elephants. Elephants are an important part of Thai culture and way of life. They have been a traditional symbol of Thailand for many years.
I’ll tell you all about my Thai boxing (拳击) lessons next time I write.
Love,
MandyWhich of the following sentences about Mandy is true?
| A．She is a teacher in a Thai school. |
| B．She is studying in a school in the north of Thailand. |
| C．She is a student from Thailand. |
| D．She is enjoying her stay in Thailand. |
Why does Mandy say she is lucky?
| A．Because the host family are nice to her. |
| B．Because her host family is a bit far from the city’s heavy traffic and noise. |
| C．Because she is able to study in the best school in Thailand. |
| D．Because she has a lot of free time for her hobbies. |
What does the underlined word “symbol” probably mean in Chinese?
| A．象征 | B．礼仪 | C．祭祀 | D．收入 |
What can we learn from the passage?
| A．Pattaya Beach is the most beautiful beach in Thailand. |
| B．Mandy has learnt to ride the elephant in Mr Phairat’s hometown. |
| C．To Mandy, everything in Thailand is so amazing. |
| D．In every Thai school, all the teachers give lessons in English. |
Have you ever wanted to travel back in time? What about travelling into the future? There’s an easy way to do it. One way you can make a time travel journey is by writing a letter to your
future self to be opened in the future. To your future self, the letter will be a visit from the past.
What can be gained by writing a letter to yourself? Depends on how good your letter is.You have the chance to say something to your future self. What would you want to communicate? You’ll
be able to talk to yourself 5,10,15 years down the road. There may be instructions for your future self, or you may have goals that you will want to check up on.
There are a lot of things you could include in your letter or letters to yourself. The more you include, the better the letter will be to you. Be creative with what you put in your letter.
Include a picture of yourself or family to show the period from which the letter came.
You can store your letter in many different ways. You can give your letter to a friend or family member to keep and mail to you. If you can get others to take part, have them write letters to themselves as well and ask someone to be the letter holder until it’s time to send the letters. You can also use a service online to store your letter and e-mail it to you.
How can you travel into the future?
| A．By traveling back in time. |
| B．By paying a visit to the future |
| C．By opening a letter from the past. |
| D．By writing a letter to your future self. |
If you want to gain more in the future, you should_________.
| A．have the chance to say something to your future self |
| B．talk to yourself 5, 10, 15 years down the road |
| C．write more about instructions for your future self |
| D．include as many things as possible in your letter |
Why do you put a picture in your letter?
| A．To check up on your goals. |
| B．To share your feelings with your family. |
| C．To show the time when the letter was written. |
| D．To find out your thoughts and feelings now. |