In the modern world, pressure is a serious problem. Today, most student are under too much pressure. Some students can’t get on well with their classmates. While others may worry about their tests. Even they can't get enough and good sleep. I’m always under pressure, too.
How can we solve the pressure problems? Here are my suggestions.
The first, tell your pressure to someone. I think a conversation with parents or teachers is necessary to solve the problem. We can talk our problems with our teachers or parents. My parents want me to be the top student in class. So they send me to all kinds of training classes at weekends. I feel tired and unhappy. Last Monday evening, I had a talk with my mother. I told her I was not lazy. I really felt tired. I needed time to relax. My mother agreed with me at last.
The second, learn to relax yourself. I think the most important way to relieve us from our pressure is to learn to relax ourselves. In order to relax ourselves, we can turn to some of our hobbies and interests. Different students have different ways. For example, we can listen to music, watch TV, or read some books. But for me I often exercise. I enjoy it. I think taking exercise can not only rest our brains and eyes but also help build our bodies. I think sports are really helpful to both my health and my study. We can also go for a trip. We can visit somewhere beautiful and peaceful to relax. And we can get close to the nature.Why does the writer feel tired and unhappy?
| A．He can't get well along with his classmates and friends. |
| B．He always worries about all his tests in school. |
| C．His parents send him to all kinds of training classes. |
| D．His teachers give him too much homework every day. |
What does the underlined word mean?
| A．增加 | B．设计 | C．消除 | D．吸纳 |
How does the writer usually relax himself?
| A．To watch TV. | B．To exercise often. |
| C．To go travelling. | D．To listen to music. |
Which of the following statements is right according to the passage?
| A．The writer gives us two ways to solve the pressure problem. |
| B．The writer thinks pressure isn't a problem in the modern world. |
| C．Sports aren't good ways to relax because it can make us tired. |
| D．There are six ways to relax ourselves in the short passage. |
What is the best title (标题) of the passage?
| A．Who to have conversations with. |
| B．How to learn to relax ourselves. |
| C．Where to go for a trip on vacation. |
| D．How to solve the pressure problems. |
True friends are hard to find. Often you thought you could believe in someone, blater he or she may let you down (让你失望).
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you alone when things get difficult. They will accept you i
of trying to change you. A friend will b
new and exciting things into your life and make it richer.
True friends will be honest and you can always bin them. If you talk to someone who you believe in, you don’t have to w
about what you may say. We can enjoy this freedom only with friends.
Friendship is a two-way street. To find a true friend and keep the friendship byou, you must do the same thing as well. Be there for your friends when they are in n
and share the good times with them. Offer them the same things they give to you.
You will find that there is nothing more valuable thaving a true friend by your side to share life with, just as someone says, “There is nothing on this earth more to be prized (珍惜) than true friendship”.
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Some people believe that your nationality can influence your personality. This is why you might hear someone saying “She is a typical(典型的) Australian” or “He is so French”. It seems that people from a certain country share certain similar characteristics.
French
French people are often seen as romantic and outgoing people with a great love for life, food and wine. They are good at singing and dancing.
Chinese
Chinese are friendly people who are hard-working. They are polite because they are careful about “saving face” when dealing with other people.
Australians
Australians are merry people who spend a lot of time outdoors. They enjoy a slower life. They laugh a lot but sometimes people think they are loud and rude.
Germans
Germans are often described as being serious and careful. They are hard workers and pay a lot of attention to details. However, sometimes people say Germans have no sense of humour.
All these national types can be true for some people, but very wrong for others. For example, you might meet a German who is a confident singer with a great sense of humour, or an Australian who is shy and quiet!
| Personalities and Nationalities |
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| Opinion |
People from a certain country |
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| Examples |
French |
Romantic and Love life, food and wine Good singers and |
| Friendly, hard-working and polite Careful about “ |
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| Australians |
Like to stay Merry, sometimes loud and rude. |
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| Germans |
Pay attention to Serious and careful, not |
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| Conclusion |
Nationalities may |
For many years, no one could communicate with people who had been born without hearing. These deaf people were not able to use a spoken language.
But, beginning in the 1700s, the deaf were taught a special language. Using the language, they could share thoughts and ideas with others. The language they used was a language without sound. It was a sign language.
How did this sign language work? The deaf were taught to make certain movements using their hands, faces, and bodies. These movements stood for things and ideas. People might move their forefingers across their lips. This meant, “You are not telling the truth.” They might tap their chins with three fingers. This meant, “my uncle”.
The deaf were also taught to use a finger alphabet(字母表). They used their fingers to make the letters of the alphabet. In this way, they spelled out words. Some deaf people could spell out words at a speed of 130 words per minute.
Sign language and finger spelling are not used as much as they once were. Today the deaf are taught to understand others by watching their lips. They are taught how to speak.In the 1700s, the deaf were taught __________.
| A．to speak | B．to watch others |
| C．a sign language | D．a spoken language |
The word forefingers in paragraph 3 means__________.
| A．the finger next to the thumb (拇指) | B．three fingers |
| C．a language | D．hands |
On the whole the story is about __________.
| A．how the deaf communicate | B．learning to spell |
| C．teaching the deaf to speak | D．writing sign languages |
Which of these sentences do you think is RIGHT?
| A．Deaf people draw signs |
| B．Deaf people can’t use their fingers. |
| C．Many deaf people now can speak |
| D．Deaf people speak with their fingers. |
Jim Carrey has become one of the most well-known faces in the world. And it is because of his face that he has made such achievements.
Jim Carrey was born in a working class family, and life was poor for young Jim. While in his teens, he had to take a job as a doorkeeper when his father lost his job, and finally he dropped out of school. At that time, he developed his sense of humour to help him deal with anger at the world.
He was often alone. He said he didn’t have any friends because he didn’t want any. At 15 he started performing at a comedy club. Later he moved to Los Angeles and there he got the attention from a famous comedian, Rodney Dangerfield, and his life started to change.
Jim Carrey got his big break in 1990, when he played a role on the new comedy show, In Living Color. He broke into films in 1994. It was the year of Funny Face. First there was Pet Detective, a success that showed Carrey’s comic style. Next came The Mask, which was another success for him.
Jim Carrey has come a long way from his unhappy childhood. In fact, he seems to be having a second childhood now. The future looks good for him. He has developed a large crowd of fans and he also has proved his ability to get through a storm and come out on top, which is important for any person.Why didn’t Jim Carrey have any friends when he was young?
| A．Because he dropped out of school |
| B．Because he was in a working class family. |
| C．Because he didn’t want to make friends |
| D．Because he was angry at the world. |
The underlined phrase “got his big break” in Paragraph 4 may mean “__________”.
| A．got a good chance |
| B．made a lot of money |
| C．felt tired |
| D．had a rest |
From the last paragraph we can learn that __________.
| A．Carrey didn’t finish his school education |
| B．many people like Jim Carrey |
| C．he once survived a storm |
| D．Rodney Dangerfield changed Carrey’s life |
Which of the following is True according to the passage?
| A．Carrey’s success comes from his handsome face |
| B．Carrey was happy in his childhood. |
| C．Carrey’s sense of humour came from the difficult environment. |
| D．The film “The Mask” was not a success at first. |
If someone says to you: “give me five”, do not search your pocket to get five yuan! It will make others laugh! The person's not asking for your money, but your fingers.
In the US, "give me five" or "give me the high five" is a popular gesture (动作). You can see it often in films or on TV. It means the slapping (拍) of each other's raised (举起的) right hands together.
People do it when they meet for the first time or something happy happens. For example, a student has good marks in exams or wins a lottery ticket (彩票). If a football team wins a game, the players will give high fives to everyone around to celebrate.
This gesture may come from the old Roman gesture of raising the right arm for the emperor(皇帝). This showed that the person raising his arm did not have a sword (刀) in his hand.
Why not try to give the high five to your friends?“Give me five” is a gesture to __________.
| A．make people laugh | B．ask for money |
| C．celebrate success | D．search one’s pocket |
The gesture “give me five” is the clapping of __________.
| A．toes | B．hands | C．arms | D．legs |
When you __________, you give your friends high five.
| A．lose your money | B．go back home |
| C．win a football game | D．do badly in exam |
Why did the Romans raise the right arm for the emperor? Because __________.
| A．they were proud of their emperor |
| B．they were happy to see the emperor |
| C．they wanted to show there were no swords in their hands |
| D．we don’t know |