How to Succeed in School
Become a voracious(求知欲强的)reader. Go to your school library or the public library and check out books that interest you. 1. If you don’t know where to start, ask the librarian for suggestions based on your interests. Reading books that you enjoy (outside of school requirements) will help build your vocabulary and increase your understanding skills. 2.
Be an excellent student. Do your homework, show up for class on time, keep your schoolwork organized, and have a planner of important dates to help you turn in assignments on time and with less stress. During class, pay attention and ask questions to further your understanding of the material.
3. Think ahead to what you see yourself doing in the future, whether that’s getting a degree, volunteering, or jumping right into the career of your choice. 4. Just start to think about what you might want to do in the future based on your interests, passions, and skills.
Set realistic academic and personal goals. Set realistic goals for yourself to feel a sense of accomplishment regarding your school and personal life. 5. As for personal goals, you might set an intention to learn how to bake bread. Studies have shown that teens who set goals tend to have higher rates of success and achievement.
A.Look ahead to life after you graduate from high school.
B.Volunteer work will help build your social skills and self-esteem.
C.Don’t worry, you don’t have to choose a career right now!
D.Don’t be afraid to go talk to your teachers during their office hours to ask questions.
E.It can be anything from poetry to novels and comics—just get reading!
F.For example, you might set a goal to achieve all A’s and B’s this term.
G.You’ll also learn a lot more about the world and different cultures.
I’d like to share a little story with you about something that happened when I was four. I remember it clearly. Our loving family dog was nearing the end of his life. My father picked him up and put him in a little bed. Our dog, whom we loved very much, bit my father when he attempted to help him. How could he? Why? I couldn’t understand it. I didn’t like him anymore.
I hadn’t thought about that story for a long time but something that happened last week brought it back to me. I went to speak with a friend. When I knocked on the door, I met in an angry look and a few harsh(尖刻的)words. When the door was slammed(砰地关上)in my face, I stood there shocked, and suddenly, I thought of my dog bit my father 20 years ago. What brought that story back was that same feeling of betrayal(背叛，辜负).
Both stories taught me something the next day. You see, when I got up in the morning and was told my dog had died, it became clear to me that he must have been in great pain. Much the same for the other story when I learned my friend’s wife had just left him.
We all have different opinions and feelings. And all of those can cause you to say and do things that can’t be understood by other people,because they are not in the same situation with you.
If you meet someone who acts in a way that doesn’t seem to fit the situation, put out your hand and be patient. You may turn around a story by your actions.
1.What is the influence of the incident mentioned in Paragraph 1?
A.It hurt his father’s feeling deeply.
B.It has puzzled the author ever since.
C.It left a deep impression on the author.
D.It made the author dislike dogs.
2.Why did the author’s friend say harsh words to the author?
A.He was ill-tempered.
B.He was suffering the pain of losing his wife.
C.He was bothered by an unexpected visit.
D.They once quarreled and he couldn’t forgive the author.
3.What’s the author’s advice to us?
A.Help those in need.
B.Look before you leap.
C.Respect for others is a kind of virtue.
D.Learn to put yourself in others’ shoes.
My grandparents can be good fun．They are retired，so they don't work any more．My grandfather is 68 and my grandmother is 67，but they are not too old to be active．They exercise by playing golf and they go out for meals and to the theater．Sometimes they take me out, too．We have a good time．They also go on great holidays．Last year，they went to China and walked along the Great Wall!
Sometimes，my grandparents like to criticize me．They think that children today have an easy life．Life was very different when they were young and there are many things about my life that they do not understand. They tell me，over and over，how they had to start work at l6．They know that I will go on to university and will not be getting a job until I am about 22！They also think that I have too many possessions(财产)，such as mobile phones，computers and PSPs．When they were young，they did not have anything like that．What they do not realize is that they cannot compare children at present time．They had the same kinds of things as the rest of people of their age—so do I. It would be very strange if I only had the possessions that they had when they were at my age．
1.Grandparents do not work any more because________．
A.they are tired B.they want to play golf
C.they are retired D.they want to enjoy their life
2.My grandparents are old and they lead a(n) _________ life．
A.active B.boring
C.sad D.hard
3.My grandparents sometimes criticize me．One reason is that________．
A.I don’t go on great holidays with them
B.I won’t work until 22
C.they had to work at l6
D.children today have an easy life
4.Grandparents________ when they were young．
A.had the same life as we have today
B.had the same kinds of things as we have
C.had the same kinds of things as people of their age
D.had many possessions like mobile phones
5.I ________ with my grandparents．
A.agree B.disagree
C.quarrel D.fight
Most Chinese people expect to relax and enjoy themselves during the Golden Week. But for those trying to go someplace, it may seem more disappointment than pleasure. This year, the traffic jam resulted in a roadside wedding(婚礼).
The suffering of being stuck in traffic was probably most strongly felt by Lv Kangzhou and his bride(新娘) Yan Mengxia. By tradition, the groom（新郎） drove early in the morning to the bride's home in Zhejiang Province in East China to pick her up along with her family and take them to his family's hometown for the wedding. By 4 pm, Lv's wedding was 90 minutes away, but his car had not moved an inch for a long time. Lv got in touch with the local radio to explain his difficult situation and ask for a traffic forecast. The radio host told Lv there was no way to hold his wedding on time and offered to hold their wedding on the air. At 5：30 pm, Lv and his bride said their vows(发誓) on the side of the road, and Lv's family and friends witnessed the ceremony by listening to the radio.
Lv wasn't the only person stuck in the Golden Week crowds. According to the state news agency Xinhua, 11.7 million people traveled by train on Wednesday. About 120，000 people gathered at Tian'anmen Square in Beijing to watch the flagraising ceremony. Last year, the Forbidden City in Beijing hosted 175，000 tourists on one day during the Golden Week, and the number is expecting to be even bigger this year.
Chinese Internet users complain about the Golden Week holiday every year. An Internet user Tuzhi said on Sina Weibo: “On the Great Wall, I'm holding your hand, but I cannot see your face.”
1.By tradition, the wedding should take place in ________．
A.Zhejiang Province B.a hotel
C.the bride's hometown D.the groom's hometown
2.Lv, the groom, called the local radio because he wanted to ________．
A.ask for help
B.hold their wedding on the air
C.complain about the traffic conditions
D.find someone to pick them up
3.What does the text mainly intend to tell us?
A.A successful roadside wedding during the Golden Week.
B.The popularity of traveling around during the Golden Week.
C.The crowded situation in China during the Golden Week.
D.The cause of the heavy traffic in China during the Golden Week.
4.Where does this text probably come from?
A.A newspaper. B.A textbook.
C.A travel brochure. D.A TV interview.
Don’t know where to enjoy yourself? Here are some choices for you.
Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park
PopUp Picnics in the park return for the fourth summer in a row, taking place on Thursdays. Take a break to enjoy tacos (墨西哥玉米薄饼卷). Prices change from $ 2 to $ 10. Cash only.
144 School Street June 13-August 15 Start at 11:30 am and end at 1:30 pm
The Crow’s Nest
Each summer on Thursday evenings the Crow’s Nest offers its Summer Beach Party series on the beach. The party starts at 5:30 pm each week and goes until sunset. Families are welcome, and there is no entrance fee. After the sun sets, the fun begins with dancing to the best live music of local bands.
2218 East Cliff Drive May 30-August 29 Start at 5:30 pm and end at 8:30 pm
Bargetto Winery
Join us for a beautiful weekend of art and wine. Bargetto Winery will be hosting their yearly gathering of artists and foodies（美食家）at their amazing Soquel winery. No entrance fee. Wine tasting with purchase of $ 15 festival glass. 3535 North Main Street
July 20 - July 21 Start at 11:00 am and end at 5:00 pm
Chaminade Resort & Spa
Chef Page takes guests on a journey showing the area rich fruits, vegetables, and meats. Dinner begins at 6:30 pm with a five-course menu and good wines. Seating booked is not a choice, as all guests are seated at large, connecting, beautifully set tables designed to invite open conversations among guests. Ticket price: $ 90 per person. Tickets can be gotten online.
Chaminade Lane July 26 Start at 6:00 pm and end at 9:00 pm
1.What can we know about PopUp Picnics in the park?
A.It lasts two days. B.It is held on Thursdays.
C.It has been held twice. D.It can be paid in credit card.
2.What can people do in the Crow’s Nest?
A.Enjoy tacos. B.Talk with artists and foodies.
C.Watch the sunrise on the beach. D.Watch the performance of the bands.
3.Which activity can be booked on the Internet?
A.The Crow's Nest. B.Bargetto Winery.
C.Chaminade Resort & Spa. D.Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park.
假定你是李华，你们学校下周准备举行一次中西文化差异的讲座。请你写信给你同城的英国朋友Tom邀请他来参加讲座，内容包括：
1. 讲座时间、地点。
2. 讲座内容：中西文化差异。
3. 告知是否参加讲座。
注意:1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
3. 开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Tom,
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Yours,
Li Hua
