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How and What to Study Before Exam
Study for an approaching exam．Studying hard for a few days can be tiring, but it always pays off ! Most people clearly recall the fear they felt when they realized that an exam was drawing near．If you’re in this situation, don’t worry．Many people have proven that there is still enough time to study, if you do it properly．Here are some strategies to help you．
1 Fear will only make your situation worse．If you are focusing on the horror, not on the knowledge of an exam ,you are more frightened．It is certain that you can’t do well in the exam．If you are nervous, take deep breaths, keep calm and find yourself strategies to help you．
2 Exams usually cover a few main ideas, concepts, or skills．When you are short of time, focus your energies on the key areas．Review the highlighted topics in textbooks and the parts your teacher stressed repeatedly． 3
Determine what subjects you don’t know enough and are not clear about． 4 The parts you know more about still need reviewing, but they will come to you more easily． So try to focus on the more challenging topics．
Studying together can be helpful．You don’t get extra points for doing it alone．Classmates can be helpful in studying, and choose someone who will be able to help you．Ask for help from your parents, brothers or sisters． 5 From a study group, not only do you have additional help , you also have the advantage of studying with people you know well．
A．Do more study on these topics．
B．They may really appreciate being asked．
C．This way, you will for sure work harder．
D．They are all clues to what are really the vital topics．
E．Realize that last-minute studying is not the best way to study．
F．Calm down!
G．Study the most important highlighted topics first．
Virginia is set to begin enforcing the toughest drunken-driving punishment, one that will require thousands of first-time offenders—whether they were highly drunk or slightly over the limit – to install (安装) in their cars blood-alcohol testing devices that can lock the ignition. The devices work like this－A driver must blow into a blood alcohol device linked to the car’s ignition. If the result is higher than the legal limit, the car will not start. The device also requires random “rolling retests” once the driver is on the road.
Virginia’s current law requires only repeat drunken-driving offenders or those with a blood alcohol level of 0.15 or higher to have an ignition interlock device in their car.
The new law, which takes effect in July, will roughly increase the number of people required to use ignition interlock devices four times, and offenders will have to pay about $ 480 for a typical six-month installation.
The measure has caused a debate between groups battling drunken driving and those representing offenders. Such groups as Mothers Against Drunk Driving and the Washington Regional Alcohol Program say that Virginia’s 274 alcohol-related road deaths and more than 5,500 injuries in 2010 remained unacceptably high despite years of cracking down on drunken driving. Ignition interlock devices, they say, reduce repeat offenses. But some public defenders and lawyers argue that the devices are too severe a punishment for offenders at the legal blood alcohol limit of 0.08, and that the court system will be burdened by more cases going to trial and lower-income drivers will be affected by the fees.
Del. Sal R. laquinto, who sponsored the bill, had a simple reply for concerns about the costs of the interlock devices: “How much does a life cost?” “Blowing into a tube for six months, you will remember that, ” Iaquinto said, “ and you are not likely to offend again. ”
1.The ignition probably refers to the part in a car where ______.
A．the alarm goes off B．the car is fueled
C．the key is placed D．the engine starts
2.Who are required to install the blood-alcohol devices according to the current law?
A．The repeat drunken-driving offenders.
B．The first time drunken-driving offenders.
C．Drivers whose blood alcohol level is below 0.15.
D．The drivers who are not able to pay offence fees.
3.Some groups support the new law because ______.
A．the government can be financed to build roads
B．some traffic deaths and injuries may be avoided
C．lower-income drivers will not afford to drink again
D．the court system is forced to work more effectively
4.The debate aroused by the measure suggests that ______.
A．justice has long arms
B．punishment is the key to all
C．no law is absolutely perfect
D．prevention is better than cure
Barcodes(条形码) aren’t given much thought by the majority of consumers, but these codes were fairly recently applied in a working fashion in 1970.
A small food store owner decided one day that keeping records of the inventory(存货) of his stock and the associated prices were an extremely laborious process, and so, in 1948, he contacted The Drexel Institute of Technology in a bid to work towards a solution. Bernard Sliver rose to the challenge and set out to study the problem and began working on a solution involving an automatic way of keeping track of items that had been sold. Sliver and a group of students from the institute realized their answer in the form of ultraviolet light (紫外线), ink and a scanner.
The system worked initially, but possessed some negatives. It was incredibly costly to carry out on a large scale and the system was also unstable. If the invention was to become commonplace（寻常的事）in grocery stores, these two problems had to be solved.
The patent (专利) for the bar code system was filed by Sliver and one of his students, Woodland. The patent was not granted immediately; in fact, it took three years for the patent agency to grant their invention patent for the barcode, occurring on 7th October, 1952.
Despite the patent being issued, the system was still not welcomed by the majority of store owners. It was not until 1966 that the system began moving its way into more and more grocery stores. This system was soon criticized, as there was no central mechanism for controlling uniformly（统一地）coded items. In 1970, Logicom developed the Universal Grocery Products Identification code( UGOIC), soon shortened to Universal Identification Number (UPC). It was Marsh’s superstore, in Troy, which was the very first store to install this complex barcode reading system, and its popularity has soared(升温) ever since, and is obviously now commonplace in all types of stores worldwide.
1.What is stressed in the second paragraph?
A．The heavy work of store owners.
B．The function of ultraviolet light, ink and a scanner.
C．The origination of barcodes.
D．Bernard Sliver’s education background.
2.Which of the following was NOT a drawback of Sliver’s system?
A．It was expensive to be applied on a large scale.
B．It was a laborious process.
C．The system was not stable.
D．It lacked a central mechanism.
3.The popularity of the barcode rose quickly after .
A．1948 B．1952 C．1966 D．1970
4.What is the purpose of the text?
A．To tell people that failure is the mother of success.
B．To praise scientists’ efforts in making people’s lives easier.
C．To describe shop owners’ opinions of barcodes.
D．To provide information about the development of barcodes.
If you still need to relax and want to head overseas, don’t miss out some great deals on accommodation or air fares at some of the world’s top off–peak travel hotspots. Whether you want to go to Europe or run away on a tropical escape, stretch that travel budget to take advantage of off-peak rates at some of the world’s most-visited locales. Several destinations host spring festivals and other special events.
Here are four off-peak travel destinations to visit in 2013:
Portugal
With rich culture and history, Portugal continues to be one of the most affordable European destinations. Head to this beautiful capital city of Lisbon to attend the festivals and fairs, visit some 12th–century buildings, and stay at one of the newer hotels in the main city district. The Hotel Teatro is a four-star restaurant, and average nightly rates are under $150 a night.
Hotel Teatro
Porto, Portugal
+351 220 409 620
Aruba
Set your sights on Aruba for an unforgettable Caribbean holiday. You can get special offers from one of the larger beach resorts(旅游胜地) here. Some of the chain hotels, including Marriott and Radisson, offer discounts on spa relaxations (矿泉浴场) . The Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino, & Spa is offering a Super Saver Spring Rate at just $309 per night.
Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino & Spa
Palm Beach, Aruba
800-967-9033
Oaxaca
Escape to southern Mexico to explore the historic colonial city and learn about the region’s traditions, culture, and colorful history. Oaxaca holds several cultural festivals and is a great place to relax. You will be receiving a 50% discount with just $170 per night for a deluxe(豪华的) single or double room if you stay in the Camino Real Oaxaca for more than 7 nights (7 included).
Camino Real Oaxaca
Centro, 68000
01 951 501 6100
Turkey
Another place to have some local culture and participate in some late spring festivals is Istanbul, Turkey. Stay at a destination that will put you within easy reach of famous sites like the Topkapi Palace. The Modern Sultan Hotel is a deluxe hotel located in the heart of the historic district. Average nightly rates for the bed and breakfast package are just under $120 per night.
Modern Sultan Hotel
Istanbul, Turkey
+90 212 520 00 53
1.In the passage Portugal is described as a destination ________.
A．for visitors interested in ancient buildings
B．especially appealing to wealthy Europeans
C．owning rich culture but lacking colorful festivals
D．having the Hotel Teatro in the suburbs of Lisbon
2.If you want to know more information about spas, you can call ________.
A．800-967-9033 B．+351 220 409 620
C．01 951 501 6100 D．+90 212 520 00 53
3.According to the passage, nightly rates including breakfast is offered by ________.
A．Hotel Teatro
B．Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino & Spa
C．Camino Real Oaxaca
D．Modern Sultan Hotel
4.What is the passage mainly about ?
A．Some off-peak places for relaxation.
B．A way to travel on a budget.
C．The world’s most visited destinations.
D．Comparing the four tourist destinations.
Louis Armstrong had two famous nicknames．Some people called him Bagamo．They said his mouth looked like a large bag． Musicians often called him Pops, as a sign of respect for his influence on the world of music．
Born in 1901 in New Orleans, he grew up poor, but lived among great musicians．Jazz was invented in the city a few years before his birth．Armstrong often said, "Jazz and I grew up together．"
Armstrong showed a great talent for music when he was taught to play the cornet (短号) at a boy's home．In his late teens, Armstrong began to live the life of a musician．He played in parades, clubs, and on the steamboats that traveled on the Mississippi River．At that time, New Orleans was famous for the new music of jazz and was home to many great musicians．Armstrong learned from the older musicians and soon became respected as their equal．
In 1922 he went to Chicago．There, the tale of Louis Armstrong begins．From then until the end of his life, Armstrong was celebrated and loved wherever he went．Armstrong had no equal when it came to playing the American popular song．
His cornet playing had a deep humanity (仁爱) and warmth that caused many listeners to say, "Listening to Pops just makes you feel good all over．" He was the father of the jazz style and also one of the best-known and most admired people in the world．His death, on July 6, 1971, was headline news around the world．
1.Armstrong was called Pops because he ．
A．looked like a musician
B．was a musician of much influence
C．showed an interest in music
D．traveled to play modern music
2.Which statement about Armstrong is true?
A．His tale begins in New Orleans．
B．He was born before jazz was invented．
C．His music was popular with his listeners．
D．He learned popular music at a boy's home．
3.Which would be the best title for the text?
A．The Invention of the Jazz Music
B．The Father of the Jazz Style
C．The Making of a Musician
D．The Spread of Popular Music
完形填空（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）
One day a few years ago we had a guest of the uninvited variety. In fact, it was a bird, 1 a sparrow.
“What’s that?” I asked when I first heard the gentle thumping(重击声). “It sounds like Joe is outside playing basketball,” my wife, Anita, said. She 2 and listened more devotedly. “It’s coming from the 3 .” she said. “Maybe it’s one of the little kids.”
We rushed out the door. Jonathan, our youngest, was 4 to make trouble. “If he’s making holes in the wall again…” I said as I searched there. No children 5 . But there was that 6 again, coming from right up there.
And that’s when I 7 the sparrow. It was flying 8 just inches below the ceiling. It was 9 trying to get out, but couldn’t see that the way out wasn’t up, but down 10 the open door. So the bird continued 11 its wings and hitting its head against the 12 .
“Poor thing,” Anita said. “It must be 13 .”
“Well, maybe it’s because of us,” I said as I moved toward it. I tried to show the bird how to glide（滑翔） down to get outside, but that only seemed to 14 it more. “Why don’t we just 15 for a few minutes?” Anita suggested. “I’m sure he’ll 16 eventually.” So we went back into the house, where we continued to hear the ongoing 17 .Then suddenly, it was silent. We looked into the garage, and our uninvited guest was gone.
“See?” Anita said. “I told you he’d succeed.”
“Yeah,” I said. “But how many knocks on the head did it 18 him?”
I’ve thought about that little sparrow through the years. Just like that sparrow, we often meet situations we don’t know how to 19 . Born to go upward, we don’t even consider the possibility that something good might happen if we stop flapping（拍打）around and just glide 20 a little bit.
1. A．for example B．rather than C．or rather D．as well
2. A．hurried B．paused C．ignored D．confirmed
3. A．basement B．kitchen C．garage D．hall
4. A．easy B．happy C．sorry D．angry
5. A．in all B．at all C．above all D．after all
6. A．guest B．voice C．noise D．sound
7. A．watched B．found C．realized D．caught
8. A．carefully B．gently C．patiently D．anxiously
9. A．eventually B．unwillingly C．obviously D．thoroughly
10. A．through B．over C．below D．beyond
11. A．shaking B．breaking C．striking D．injuring
12. A．wall B．floor C．door D．ceiling
13. A．clumsy B．painful C．amazed D．terrified
14. A．frighten B．comfort C．confuse D．calm
15. A．leave B．scream C．relax D．escape
16. A．put it aside B．leave it alone C．give it up D．figure it out
17. A．accident B．achievement C．struggle D．trouble
18. A．cost B．offer C．earn D．owe
19. A．classify B．handle C．debate D．conclude
20. A．up B．back C．forth D．down
