In general, it's hard to spend enough time in both concentrating on lessons and taking part in social activities. But I wanted to succeed in both. I knew this would be a challenge but I didn't realize how difficult it was until my classes in the high school began,
I got on well with other girls. After school, I often had ice cream with them first instead of finishing my homework before it was time to hand it in, I always finished it the next day between classes.I knew it wasn't very good and the grades that I got showed I was not hard-working enough. I realized that I needed to find some kind of balance.
So I created a timetable that would divide my time between studying and relaxing. It was a good idea but I was only able to follow it for a few days because it made me under too much pressure.
Later, I tried another plan. Each week I listed everything that I had to get done during the week and the time by which I had to get it done. Then under the things I had to do, I made another list of things that I could do if I had time.
It worked really well. Ever since I have never missed any important things. At the same time, I enjoyed my spare time a lot.
Planning my time has been challenging, but I continue to do it. I'm glad that I've learned to balance things and it has helped prepare for what is coming after graduation.
1.At first, when did the writer always finish her homework?
A. After school was over. B. Between classes the neat day.
C. Before it was time to hand it in.
2.Why did the writer follow the first timetable only for a few days?
A. Because it had a specific list. B. Because it wasn't a good idea.
C. Because it brought her too much pressure.
3.What wasn't included in the writer's second time plan?
A. The things she shouldn't do. B. The things she had to get done.
C. The things she could do if she had time.
4.According to the passage, which of the following is true?
A. The writer had few friends because of bad grades.
B. Learning to balance things is helpful to make plans for the future.
C. The writer preferred to spend more time in relaxing than studying.
5.Which do you think is the best title of the passage?
A. Facing challenges B. Concentrating on lessons
C. Balancing study and play
Good afternoon, everyone! This is Rose Garden Middle School Radio. John Smith speaking, with something new to share with you today. We all know that thinking green is sometimes the most difficult thing to do, but not impossible! Bed ZED, a new eco-friendly village (生态村) in the south of London, has done a great job of providing its villagers with a high level living while getting them to pay more attention to protecting the environment.
people in Bed ZED have done many things. They recycle their paper, plastic, glass and other daily things. They build many houses whose windows face south in order to get as much sunlight as possible. The rainwater is collected for use in the toilets. Also, the people there travel to work in shared cars or use public transportation if they work far away.
Now, you may think it's not easy to live such a life, but let me tell you. it's not! It's a way of life. We just have to say no to what is bad for the environment, and begin working on ideas to protect it. Life would be much more pleasant if villages like Bed ZED existed (存在) all over the world!
Thank you for listening!
1. What people in Bed ZED often do is__________
A. to build a lot of houses B. to go to work in their own cars
C. to recycle the paper, plastic and glass
2.In Bed ZED, the water used in the toilet may come from ____________.
A. river water B. running water C. collected rainwater
3.People in Bed ZED usually go to work _________if they work far away.
A. by bus B. on foot C. by bike
4.The expression "thinking green" might mean the same as__________ .
A. building a green house
B. keeping simple thoughts
C. protecting the environment
5.The writer's opinion is that________________ .
A. people should be against building eco-friendly villages
B. Bed ZED is a good example in protecting the environment!
C. the idea of thinking green is hard to work on
You don't have much time for you diary, but you really want to remember your best or worst moments in life. Nine Square Diary(九宫格日记) is coming to help you. This new type of diary has nine squares which represent nine different areas in life, such as plans, feelings and health. Writing this diary is just like filling blanks. It is so convenient that you can finish it in only a few minutes.
Here is a page of Nine Square Diary from Sun Ning. a middle school student.
1.Sun Ning went to ________ birthday party on Sunday.
A. his dad's B. his cousin's C. his friend's
2.Sun Ning felt_________when his parents talked with him about their jobs.
A. busy B. glad C. tired
3.Sun Ning __________ on June 12, 2011.
A. had a conversation with the headmaster
B. gave advice about building a space station
C. helped his cousin to get ready for the singing competition
4.The underlined word “select” probably means “__________”
A. 挑选 B. 清洗 C.烹饪
5. According to the passage, the Nine Square Diary is convenient because _________.
A. it is a new type of diary
B. it includes nine different areas in life
C. it can be finished only in a few minutes
One summer day when I was in high school, my father sent me to buy some tools for our farm. I loved ___31____ better than driving our family truck to do something. But this time I was not so happy___32___ my father had told me I would have to ask for credit ( 赊账) at the store.
___33_____ is a proud age. The young men at that age want respect (尊重) but not charity. I had seen many times that my friends were ___34____ when they asked for credit. We lived in a poor village,___35_____ was needed seriously I knew clearly how difficult it might be to make the store owner believe me and get the credit.
At Dali's Brothers store. Buck Davi was talking to a farmer. After I finished ___36_____ the things I wanted, I walked to him. “I need to put these on credit,”I said to him ____37____.
The farmer gave me a ___38_____look. But Buck's face didn't change in the slightest. “No problem,” he said in a relaxing voice, “ I believe your daddy will____39____them in time. " Then he turned to the farmer, This boy is Jame William's son.”
The farmer nodded to me in a friendly way. At that time. I___40_____pride. Jame William's Son, these three___41____ opened a door to an adult's respect and trust.
That day I___42____ that a good name was of great importance. My father's good name had won our neighbors' respect for our family. A good name, and the responsibility (责任) that came with ____43_____ encouraged us a lot. They made us be___44______ than we might be. We also wanted to be regarded as good people. __45__ acting like good people for a long time, we became good out of good habits.
1.A. something B. anything C. nothing
2.A. because B. while C. unless
3.A. Six B. Sixteen C. Sixty
4. A. influenced B. cheered C. refused
5.A. health B. money C. freedom
6.A. choose B. choosing C. to cheese
7.A. carefully B. angrily C. easily
8.A. pleasant B. kind C. strange
9. A. care for B. pay for C. look for
10. A. was full of B. was surprised at C. was famous for
11. A. letters B. words C. sentences
12.A. discover B. discovered C. have discovered
13.A. it B. him C. them
14. A. better B. stronger C. cleverer
15.A. With B. For C. By
--Mr. Li, I found a watch on the playground.
--You should try to find out _________
A. whose is the watch
B. who is the owner of the watch
C. whom does the watch belong to
--I made some mistakes at the dinner table last night.
--_____________. I'll tell you some table manners later.
A. Never mind B. Of course C. You're welcome
