Is there an important exam right around the comer? You might be starting to fear, thinking that there' s no way for you to get a good grade because of the little time left to study. This is something all students may worry about. But you should accept the fact that you have to take the
exam no matter how much you want to avoid it.
Thankfully, there are several ways to help you get at least a passing grade. You may have a try.
Get yourself together.
This might sound like silly advice, but it's actually the most important. When you fear, you may lose control over your thoughts and actions Even if you try to study, perhaps you won’t get anything in your head.
Enjoy enough sleep.
It's unbelievable many students have little sleep each night. That’s not something to be proud of, especially if you're sleeping so little and still failing to do all the things Sleep isn't for the weak, but for the wise. Your brain needs enough rest. After a good night's sleep, you'll perform much better in the morning.
Don’t fear.
Once the test paper is in front of you don't be afraid. Take a deep breath and start the exam with confidence(信心). Just like when you were reviewing, put away the problems you’re having difficulty in and come back to them later. If you have time left, go over everything to make sure you haven’t made any careless mistakes.
1.In the writers opinion, whenever there's an important exam,___________.
A. students might experience a period of fear
B. students will have little time to worry
C. students should try everything possible to avoid it
D. students have to ask teachers for more help
2.The writer describes "get yourself together" as silly advice because___________.
A. it won't influence your thoughts
B. it is one of the common senses
C. it is not the most important suggestion
D. it won’t help you get anything in your head
3.Enough sleep before an important exam is____________.
A. the pride of the weak
B. not something to be proud of
C. not necessary for the wise
D. a way to avoid failing in exams
4.When you meet with difficult problems in the exam, you can__________.
A. give them up and take a deep breath
B. think hard and review them once again
C. put them away first and come back later
D. just trust yourself and look through the paper
5.According to the passage, you may get at least the passing grade if ____________.
A. you fear nothing
B. you follow the writer's advice
C. the problems are not difficult
D. the preparation time lasts longer
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A few years ago, I was eating dinner with my children before we went to a museum. We were
talking 1. (愉快地) when a man walked up to me and asked if I had a 2.dollars to give him. I replied that I didn’t even have one coin on me. Of course, my kids stood up and said: “Yes, you do, mommy.” I was a little embarrassed because I felt as if they 3.(抓住)me not telling the truth. Normally, I don' t carry lots of money in my 4.. instead, I pay with my bank card every where I go.
So I told the man I could u5.my bank card to buy him something to eat. His disappointing
6.(表情) quickly changed into a smile. Then I went to get him some kinds of food. He thanked me when I h7.him a bag of food. After he left. I had a talk8.my children: "Usually, I don't always like giving money to everyone who asks for it. H9.,I am not against meeting the needs of others as I10.as I have it. "I felt good knowing that the man had a nice meal that evening.
My father and I always had a bit of trouble in our relationship. It's not that we didn't love each other. It's just that we used to have _______ opinions. My dad is one of the most hard-working men I know, but I was a _______. I played sports as a kid, but gave _______when I was making progress. Then I showed an _______ in music. My father got excited and_______me a guitar when I was about eight. But I really didn't like it until I was a teenager. During those teen years, I got up my guitar and _______ playing along.
Then I went to college. My father thought I should focus more on my _______, while I thought I should have more fun playing music. I dreamed to be a musician. When I grew into a young man, I suddenly fell _______ill one day and it was discovered that I had a terrible kidney disease(肾病). I had to accept _______ all my life, or get a transplant(移植).
I felt like there was a heavy ________ on my shoulders. Life became hard for me. But I was lucky enough because of my loving parents who ________ me and took care of me. While trying to ________just what to do with my life, my father got tested to see ________he was the right man to give me his kidney. I tried to refuse, but he’d hear ________ of it. He saved my life at last.
Two years ago, I made up a band. He had always wanted to play in a band, but ________ got the chance when he was young. It was one of the greatest gifts I could give to him.
1.A. special B. different C. private D. necessary
2.A. musician B. coach C. actor D. dreamer
3.A. up B. out C. off D. away
4.A. introduction B. influence C. increase D. interest
5.A. expected B. threw C. bought D. praised
6.A. began B. regretted C. finished D. meant
7.A. hobbies B. studies C. skills D. choices
8.A. similarly B. hardly C. seriously D. harmfully
9.A. agreements B. movement C. argument D. treatments
10.A. weight B. disadvantage C. disbelief D. warning
11.A. provided B. encouraged C. afforded D. managed
12.A. decide B. behave C. build D. doubt
13.A. how B. whether C. why D. what
14.A. each B. all C. much D. none
15.A. almost B. completely C. never D. basically
--Can you go to the opening ceremony of the Sports Center with me?
---_____________. I've been looking forward to it
A. I'm afraid B. It’s a pity C. Take it easy D. Sure, I'd love to
-----The population of the poor is getting smaller and smaller.
------________ the government, their living conditions have improved.
A. As for B. Thanks to C. As a result of D. Thanks for
------We're not supposed to _______ those who failed
----No one can be a winner all the time.
A. turn out B. laugh C. spread out D. share with