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, if students bring water into exams, they 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. Only 25 percent of them brought something to drink to the exam hall.
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 2 to 10 percent.
It is unclear why drinking water improves exam results. But scientists say having enough water in our bodies could have a helpful influence on our brains. Drinking water may also cut down on anxiety(焦虑) , 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!
If the students bring water into exams, their grades may be improved at most.
| A．by 2% | B．by 8% |
| C．by 10% | D．by 25% |
The underlined phrase "cut down on" probably means .
A.增加 B.带走 C减少 D.改变
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 feel full. |
| D．It makes students feel nervous. |
You probably read the article from a .
| A．sports magazine | B．textbook |
| C．travel guide | D．newspaper |
We may know that there are four basic periods for human beings to pass through when you enter and live in another country. This process(变化过程) helps you deal with culture shock(文化冲击).
Culture shock begins with the "honeymoon period". This is the time when you first arrive in a place where everything about the new cu1ture is strange and exciting. You see new things, hear new sounds and language, eat new kinds of food. This period can last for quite a long time because you feel very happy.
Unluckily, the second period can be more difficu1t. After you have got used to your new life, you can become very tired and begin to miss your motherland, your family, your friends, your pets and so on. Al1 the little prob1ems in life seem to be much bigger and more worrying when you face them in a foreign country. This period can be very difficult and lead to moving backwards quickly.
The third period is called the "adjustment(调整) period". This is When you begin to realize that things are not so bad in the new country. Your sense of humor usually becomes stronger and you realize you are becoming stronger by 1earning to take care of yourself in the new place. Things are still difficult, but you are now a survivor(善于求生者).
The fourth period can be cal1ed "at ease at last". Now you feel quite comfortable in your new place. You can deal with most problems that you have. You may still have prob1ems with language,but you know you are strong enough to deal with them. At this time, you may feel a little uncomfortable if you go back to your motherland.According to the passage, culture shock usually happens when you
| A．get married to a foreigner | B．live in a big city |
| C．go to live in a foreign country | D．meet foreigners in your motherland |
During the first period of the process, you feel
| A．sad and lonely | B．happy and excited |
| C．angry but strong | D．easy but uncomfortable |
You will find that you are a survivor in
| A．the lst period | B．the 2nd period |
| C．the 3rd period | D．the 4th period |
The fourth period can be regarded as a period of being
| A．relaxing | B．worrying | C．tiring | D．adjustable |
We can conclude(lgth$it) from the passage that
| A．Living in another country is fun |
| B．it's boring to live in another country |
| C．knowing about culture shock is hard |
| D．it's not easy to dea1 with culture shock |
People can find jobs in many ways. Sometimes you can find a job easily, by walking into a local store and looking at its notice board(布告栏). Local stores often have areas for people to put small signs telling the services that they need or they can provide. Such services include looking after children or cleaning houses.
Another popular tool for finding a job is the Internet. For example, people around the world can
use the Craigslist Web site to buy things, meet people or find a job. It is said that the site can receive two million new jobs each month.
Another useful way to find a job is through a university. For example, students at the University
of Texas can go to the job center to get help. Many college students like this way better.
At times, some experts(专业人士)can also help people find a job. Susan Miller has her own company called California Job Services in Los Angeles. She says her company helps people find a job by first helping them understand their strengths, goals and interests. Then she provides them with methods to help them find the right job. So with her help, many people have succeeded in finding a good job.On the Craigslist Web site, you can't________ .
| A．find a job | B．meet people |
| C．sell your old things | D．do some shopping online |
According to the passage, college students prefer to find jobs by _________
| A．visiting the Internet |
| B．asking experts for help |
| C．looking at the notice board |
| D．going to a job center in the university |
The underlined word "strengths" in the last paragraph means_________ .
| A．长处 | B．强度 | C．力量 | D．人数 |
Which of the following statements is TRUE.？
| A．Local stores have few areas for people to put signs |
| B．You can only get one service on the notice board |
| C．The Craigslist Web site can get two million new jobs each week |
| D．Susan Miller has helped many people find a good job successfully |
The main idea of this passage is about________ .
| A．how to find experts | B．ways of finding a job |
| C．how to study and work | D．ways of setting up a job center |
___________can take part in the English Summer Camp.
| A．Students under 13 | B．Students aged 16 |
| C．Students over 18 | D．All the students |
The English Summer Camp lasts
| A．9 days | B．16 days | C．18 days | D．26 days |
There are ______ways for you to register for the English Summer Camp.
| A．one | B．two | C． three | D． four |
You can go to register on
| A．August 1 st | B．August 6th | C．August 9th | D．August 26th |
You can _______by joining in the English Summer Camp
| A．visit the whole country | B．become an experienced teacher |
| C．improve your Chinese | D．know about British customs |
阅读下面短文，根据短文内容，完成81-85小题。
Tom lost his work last year and he didn’t find a job from then on. He was very worried. He had a big family to feed. His sons and daughters were often hungry. His wife was angry with him and she went away from his home.
One evening at about six, Tom went into the church (教堂) with a turkey（火鸡）in his hands. “ I took a turkey from a house, my pastor (牧师),” Tom said, “Would you like to take it away and forgive me?”
“ I won’t take the turkey away,” said the pastor, “Since you have known your fault, (错误) you must give it back to the host.”
“ I have tried,” cried Tom, “ But the host didn’t agree to take it back.”
“ I believe you,” said the pastor “You can take the turkey home and give it to your children.”
Tom thanked the pastor and went away.
When the evening prayer (祈祷) was over, the pastor went into his room. He looked for his turkey here and there but he didn’t find it.Tom was worried because.
How did his children feel?
Tom has sons and daughters, but he lost his job. (根据短文填入适当的词语)
The underlined word “give it back” means .
Whose turkey did Tom take from?
Many children think mobile phones are cool. They come in fun colors and let you talk with friends anytime and anywhere.
In the U.S., more than 90 million people use mobile phones. Many of these people are children. For children, mobile phones are more than phone calls. They are fashionable.
Most mobile phone users don’t think about the health problems caused(引起) by mobile phones. Some scientists say that mobile phones give off radiation(辐射) that might be bad for the users. One newest study shows that mobile phone radiation might raise(增加) a person’s chance of getting some kinds of cancer(癌症). Other scientists say mobile phones don’t’ threaten people’s health. They say that they have not found any link(联系) between phone use and cancer.
Scientists say that people can protect (保护) themselves from mobile phone radiation. One way is to use a headset(耳机). Or people can make shorter call.Many children like mobile phones because they think mobile phones are _________.
| A．cool | B．small | C．cheap | D．their toys |
Many of the mobile phone users in the U.S. are ___________.
| A．girls | B．boys | C．scientists | D．children |
Some scientists think mobile phones aren’t _________ for users health. They causes some kinds of cancer
| A．bad | B．good | C．wrong | D．helpful |
The underlined word “threaten” in the passage means ____________.
| A．威胁. | B．担心 | C．治疗 | D．证实 |
What should people do to protect themselves from mobile phone radiation?
| A．Make longer calls | B．Use a headset | C．Make shorter calls | D．Both B and C |