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．By 2%. | B．By 8%. | C．By 10%. | D．By 25%. |
How many students in the study got better grades?
| A．About 112 students who brought drinks or water into their exams. |
| B．All the 447 students who come from the University of East London. |
| C．About 300 students who took part in the study. |
| D．About 10 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 |
Mr. Green lives in a big city with his wife and two children. One morning Mr. Green takes his new car and washes it when a friend comes. The friend stops and looks at the new car for a minute. Then he asks, "That’s a new car. Is it yours? "
"Sometimes." Mr. Green answers.
The friend is surprised (惊奇). "Sometimes? " he says. "What do you mean?" Mr. Green answers slowly, "Well, when there is a party in town, my daughter Jean drives it. When there is a football, it’s my son Jim’s turn. When I washes it and it looks very nice and clean, my wife Linda uses it. And when it needs cleaning. It’s mine. Choose the correct answer. Mr. Green lives______.
A. in a small town B. in a fact C. in a big city There are ______people in Mr. Green’s family.
A. three B. five C. four Mr. Green’s car is______.
A. new B. old C. always clean Why the car belongs to his son Jim when there is football?______.
A. Because the rest of family members go to watch the football match.
B. Because Jim is a football player.
C. Because Jim goes to see the football match by car. Because the rest of family members go to watch the football match. When the car is dirty, it is______.
A. Jean’s B. Mr. Green’s C. Jim’s
Dear Mr. Wang,
Someone comes to the office to see you in the morning, but you and your
wife are out. He comes here at 10am. Because he is very busy, he goes away
half an hour later. He tells me that he is your classmate at college(大学). Now
he teaches Chinese in a high school(高中) in this city and he lives near the No.
6 Middle School. He is a very tall man with short hair. He wears a pair of
glasses. He tells me his telephone number is 33426685. He is often at home
at 7:00 pm. So you can call him in the evening. The author(作者) writes this note(便条) to ______.
| A．Mr.Wang | B．Mr.Wang’s wife | C．Mr.Wang’s classmate | D．me |
Mr. Wang’s classmate is __________.
| A．a teacher | B．a worker | C．a farmer | D．an actor |
When is Mr. Wang’s classmate often at home?
| A．In the morning | B．In the afternoon. | C．At 7:00pm. | D．We don’t know. |
How long does Mr. Wang’s classmate stay in the office?
| A．Ten hours. | B．An hour. | C．Two hours. | D．Half an hour. |
Which of the following is TRUE?
| A．Mr. Wang and his wife are classmates. |
| B．Mr. Wang’s classmate is short. |
| C．Mr. Wang goes out with Mrs. Wang in the morning. |
| D．Mr. Wang’s classmate meets Mr. Wang in the morning. |
Mr Smith works in a factory in the middle of the city. The factory is not far from his home. It is about 800 meters away. So Mr Smith doesn’t go to work by bus. He usually goes there by bike, sometimes he walks to work. It takes(花费) him 10 minutes to get there by bike or 20 minutes on foot. He usually leaves home at ten minutes to eight. Today something is wrong with his bike. He wants to walk there. His work starts at half past eight in the morning and finishes at a quarter(一刻钟) to five in the afternoon.
根据短文内容，选择正确答案。 What does Mr Smith do?
| A．He is a worker. | B．He is a teacher. |
| C．He is a doctor. | D．He is a farmer. |
Why doesn’t Mr Smith go to work by bus?
| A．Because there is no bus. |
| B．Because his factory is not far from his home. |
| C．Because he likes riding a bike. |
| D．Because he doesn’t like taking a bus. |
How long does it take Mr Smith to walk to work?
| A．Twenty minutes. | B．Forty minutes. |
| C．Ten minutes. | D．Half an hour. |
What time does Mr Smith usually leave home?
| A．8:10. | B．7:50. | C．7:10. | D．8:50. |
Mr Smith usually goes home from work at ______ in the afternoon.
| A．4:15. | B．4:45. | C．4:35. | D．4:05. |
I will never forget my first English class. It is very interesting. It’s the first
class in the morning. The teacher goes into the classroom with a smile on his
face. At the beginning, he makes a self-introduction(自我介绍). And he tells us
that his English name is John. Then he asks all of us to think of English names
for ourselves. We are very excited(兴奋的) to find a good name. Then he asks
us to write our names down on a piece of paper. I think about my English
name for a long time. Then I come up with(想出) a beautiful name ---Shirley.
All the students write their names down and give the paper to the teacher. When
the teacher calls “Shirley” to answer his question, three girls stand up at the
same time.What do we do in the first English class?
| A．Tell the teacher our Chinese names. | B．Find English names for ourselves. |
| C．See an English film. | D．Draw pictures. |
What does our teacher do first?
| A．He asks every student to make a self-introduction. | |
| B．He introduces(介绍) himself to all of us. | |
| C．He asks us many difficult questions | D．He tells us a story. |
What’s the English name of our English teacher?
| A．Jack. | B．Shirley | C．John. | D．Tom. |
Where do we write down our English names?
| A．On the blackboard. | B．On the desk. | C．On our hands. | D．On the paper. |
Which of the following is TRUE?
| A．The teacher gives every student an English name. |
| B．Our teacher is a young girl. |
| C．Three girls choose(选择)the name “Shirley”. |
| D．The teacher calls our Chinese names in class. |
Swimmers Wanted
Can you swim? Do you like kids? Can you help them with swimming on weekends? Come and join us. Call Jane at 330-8976 for more information(信息).
Chess Club
Do you like to play chess? Mr Chen can teach you. You can come here every Friday afternoon.
Tel: 623-1940
Add: Room 102 in School’s P.E. Building
Let’s Learn French
Can you speak French? Do you want to learn French? Join the French club now.
Time: 9:00 am—11:30 am(from Monday to Friday)
Call Henry at 543-1248.
Musicians Wanted
Boys and girls, are you music lovers? Can you sing or dance? Can you play any instruments(乐器)? Welcome to our Star Rock Band.
Please call Victor at 891-3453 or send an email to music@yahoo.com.
根据以上内容，选择最佳答案。What can Mr Chen teach you?
| A．Playing chess. | B．Speaking French. |
| C．Swimming. | D．Dancing. |
Betty can swim well and she wants to find a job. Who can she call?
| A．Henry. | B．Jane. | C．Victor. | D．Mr Chen. |
Mike is in the chess club. When does he go to the club?
| A．On weekends. | B．From 9:00 am to 11:30 am. |
| C．Every Friday afternoon. | D．On Monday. |
You love music and you want to be a singer(歌手). What can you do?
| A．Send and email to music@yahoo.com. |
| B．Call 543-1248 |
| C．Call 330-8976. |
| D．Go to Room 102 in School’s P.E. Building. |
Judy speaks French very well and she teaches kids from Monday to Friday.
Where does she work?
| A．In the start Rock Band. | B．In the chess club. |
| C．In the French club. | D．In the swimming club. |