We often see top students around us and everyone knows about them. Let us take Jenny as an example. She is the monitor of our class. She spends a lot of time working for our class. But she still gets good grades in all subjects. How do students like Jenny do that? When I asked her, she said, “Hard work is not the whole story. It’s not how long you sit at the desk with your books open. It’s what you do while you are sitting.” Indeed, we can see many top students actually spend fewer hours on their studies than their classmates. Jenny gave me some valuable suggestions.
If your math teacher assigns(分派) five problems you should do six. If your Chinese teacher assigns eight pages of reading, you should read nine. The more you practice, the more you learn.
Studying is a matter of personal preference(偏爱), so choose the way you are most comfortable with. Some people like working at night when the house is quiet, while others like doing their work early in the morning. Still others like studying as soon as they arrive home from school while the work is fresh in their minds. No matter which way suits you, try to do your best.
Studying is your business and business comes before entertainment(娱乐). When you are studying, phone calls should go unanswered, TV shows unwatched, snacks ignored. Studying is the only thing in your mind. Nothing can pull your attention away from what you are studying.
Studying is like eating. You chew it one bite at a time. You can plan what to do today, but don’t do too much. When you can’t finish the work you planned to do, you will feel disappointed and may lose confidence. On the other hand, you will not study well without a good plan. It all depends on how you arrange your time.
The students who hand in a clearly written paper is already half way to an A. Neat(工整的) papers are likely to get higher marks than sloppy(被泼水弄湿的) ones. When you write neatly and do your work carefully, the thoughts in your mind are clear. You are able to make fewer mistakes.
How to improve your studies | |
Passage outline | Supporting details |
Do more than you are asked | Do more than 1. your teacher asks you to because 2. makes you learn more. |
Choose suitbale ways | ◆ Some people like working on a 3. night, while others like doing their work early in the morning. Some people like studying their lessons upon their 4. home from school. |
Put study 5. entertainment | Fix all your 6. on what you are studying. |
7. your time well | ◆ Don’t try to do much at a time. ◆ Failing in 8. your task as planned will make you feel disappointed and lose confidence. ◆ On the other hand, you will not study well without a good plan. |
Keep your papers 9. | ◆ Clearly-written papers are more likely to get 10. marks than sloppy ones. ◆ Besides, some mistakes can be avoided. |
Marie Claire Magazine is one of the top women’s health, beauty and fashion magazines in the world. It has over 14 million readers all over the world. Maire Magazine is published in 32 countries including France, the Untied States, Australia, China, the United Kingdom, Russia, Spain, Italy and many other nations.
Marie Claire Magazine has stood by its motto “More than a Pretty Face” since Jean Prouvost created it in France in 1937. It was soon released(发售) every Wednesday and was an immediate success. Unfortunately, because of World WarⅡ, it stopped printing in 1940. But it began again in 1954 as a monthly publication instead of a weekly one.
The magazine has provided women throughout the world with information on health, struggles and life stories of women. The magazine also focuses on current affairs all women would be interested in. It also has a part that specifically answers readers’ questions.
The magazine discusses all of the latest and hottest things in clothing and accessories(首饰). It also provides its readers with shopping information to help find the best deals for the latest fashions.
The cover of Marie Claire Magazine has been graced(使增光) by many famous faces. Although it is aimed at women, it broke new ground in 2003. The US publication featured a man—Tom Cruise on its cover for the first time. Marie Claire Magazine has continued to be a pioneer in the magazine industry.
1.When was Marie Claire Magazine created?
A. In 2003. B. In 1937.
C. In 1954. D. In 1940.
2.Marie Claire Magazine includes sections(栏目) on _________.
①information on health
②clothing and accessories
③readers’ questions
④women’s struggles and life stories
⑤babies
⑥current affairs
⑦shopping information
⑧first aid
A. ①②③④⑤⑥ B. ①②③⑥⑦⑧
C. ①②③④⑥⑦ D. ①②④⑥⑦⑧
3.According to the passage, Marie Claire Magazine _________.
A. provides information for women throughout the world
B. has been a monthly magazine since 1937
C. never has men’s faces on its cover
D. pays little attention to readers’ responses
4.What do we know about Marie Claire Magazine？
A. It stopped printing for about 16 years because of World WarⅡ.
B. It has over 14 million readers in France, the Untied States and Australia.
C. It has more readers than any other magazine of the same kind.
D. It was released once a week and succeeded immediately at the beginning.
Good health is the most valuable thing a person can have but one cannot take good health for granted. It is important to remember that the body needs proper care in order to be healthy. There are three things that a person can do to help stay healthy, eating right food, getting enough sleep, and exercising regularly.
Proper nutrition(营养) is important for good health. Your body cannot work well unless it receives the proper kind “fuel”. Don’t eat too much food with lots of sugar and fat. Eat plenty of foods high in protein(蛋白质), like meat, fish, eggs and nuts. Vegetables and fruits are very important because they provide necessary vitamins and minerals. However, don’t overeat. It is not helpful to be overweight.
Getting the proper amount of sleep is also important. If you don’t get enough sleep, you feel tired and easily get angry. You have no energy. Over a long period of time a little amount of sleep may even result in a change of personality(人的个性). Be sure to allow yourself from seven to nine hours of sleep each day. If you do, your body will feel strong and refreshed, and your mind will be sharp.
Finally, get plenty of exercise. Exercise makes the body stronger, strengthens the muscles(肌肉), and prevents you from gaining weight. It also improves your heart and lungs. If you follow a regular exercise program, you will probably increase your life-span(寿命). Any kind of exercise is good. Most sports are good for keeping the body in good shape: basketball, swimming, bicycling, running and so on. Sports are not only good for your body, but they are enjoyable and interesting, too.
If everybody were to eat the right foods, get plenty of sleep and exercise regularly, the world would be a happier and healthier place. We would all live to be much older and wiser.
1.In order to keep good health, _________.
A. we should eat much sugar and fat
B. we need a large amount of meat
C. we should take in proper nutrition
D. we must overeat vegetables and fruits
2.Eating more and sleeping less _________.
A. makes us healthier
B. helps keep our personality
C. gets us more energy
D. does harm to our health
3.In the 4th paragraph, the writer wants to tell us _________.
A. how we can strengthen our muscles
B. how important for us to take exercise
C. how we can increase your life-span
D. how enjoyable and interesting sports are
4.The best title for the article should be “_________”.
A. Eating and Exercising B. Exercising Regularly
C. Staying Healthy D. Sleeping Enough
With so many places of interest, world-famous museums and tall buildings, there is always plenty to do in New York. However, sightseeing in New York City might not be the easiest or the cheapest experience.
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1.The purpose of this passage is to _________.
A. show people tickets fee of places interest in New York
B. explain something about New York Pass
C. introduce places of interest in New York
D. encourage people to buy New York Pass
2.What could be the lowest price for a Two-day adult pass and a Three-day child pass?
A. $250.5. B. $ 270. C. $249. D. $263.
3.Which of the following is true about New York Pass?
A. Its holders needn’t pay for the places it covers.
B. Its holders can save up to $1300 entrance fees.
C. Its holders needn’t queue to enter the places it covers.
D. It can be picked up at Times Square at any time after you order it.
4.The underlined phrase “are entitled to” most probably means “_________”.
A. have a specia name
B. have a special right
C. have a special time
D. have a special saving
First lady Michelle Obama has some advice for some Tennessee High School graduates: Strike your own path in college and life and work to overcome(克服) difficulties with determination and courage.
The first lady told the 170 graduates that she spent too much of her own time in college focusing on academic achievements. While her success in college and law school led to a good job, she said, she ended up leaving to focus on public service.
“My message to all of you today is this: Do not waste a minute living someone else’s dream.” she said. “It takes a lot of real work to discover what brings you joy… and you won’t find what you love simply by checking boxes or padding your GPA(夸大成绩).”
She said the school reminded her of her own high school experience in Chicago. “My No. 1 goal was to go to a high school that would push me and challenge me.” she said. “I wanted to go somewhere that would celebrate achievement, a place where academic success wouldn’t make me a target(目标) of laughing at or bullying, but instead would be a badge of honour(荣誉的象征).” But Mrs. Obama said pitifully that not all students have the same opportunities. “Unfortunately, schools like this don’t exist for every kid,” she said. “You are lucky.”
The first lady told graduates that failure may be a part of their college lives and careers, and that how they respond to any difficulties will define them. “That’s when you find out what you’re really made of in those hard times.” she said. “But you only do that if you’re willing to put yourself in a position where you might fall.”
Overcoming difficulties has been the hallmark(特征) of many great people, she said. “There’s this guy Barack Obama… he lost his first race for Congress, and now he gets to call himself my husband.” The first lady joked: “I could spend a whole afternoon talking about his failures.”
1.What’s the purpose(目的) of Michelle’s visit to Tennessee High School?
A. To give a speech to the graduates. B. To help Obama win respect.
C. To welcome new students. D. To give the graduates some advice.
2.According to Michelle, _________.
A. it’s enough for the students to study well at school
B. she was a target of laughing at or bullying when studying at school
C. it’s lucky for the students to study at Tennessee High School
D. most great people met with difficulties on their way to success including Obama
3.Why did Michelle mention Obama in the last paragraph?
A. To make the students know more about Obama.
B. To offer an example of overcoming difficulties.
C. To give advice on how to be a great man.
D. To talk about his failures.
Many years ago, I saw a homeless woman, who was wearing only thin clothes, coming in when I was working at a college. She started coughing as she sat down on a sofa in the student public room. , she wasn’t well. Without too much about it, I went to the Student Affairs Office where I knew I could find in the “Lost and Found” box. I gathered her up all clothes and made my way . A co-worker told me I should not help this person it would only lead to her wanting help. I ignored(忽视) her and carried on, in spite of the warnings.
Two weeks later a lovely elderly man came to my and asked to speak with me in private. Curious(好奇的), I gave him my full . He went on to tell me that he had overheard (无意听到) the with the co-worker about helping the woman. He wanted me to know that it was always okay to help people, and that was he wanted to give me a check for $1000! I burst into tears, because I really the money at the time, but also because I had been recognized in such a way for helping someone! We became good and, twenty years later, he called me up and told me he wanted to help me my first home! He gave me $ 120,000 to buy my house in my home town.
I asked him why he wanted to give me such a large . And he said it was because I was a “giver” and that I deserved it. I was able to the perfect little home for me, all because one day I a homeless woman without hesitation.
1.A. Luckily B. Clearly C. Truly D. Really
2.A. worrying B. joking C. thinking D. caring
3.A. clothes B. trousers C. socks D. coats
4.A. out B. back C. in D. off
5.A. so B. unless C. though D. because
6.A. more B. less C. much D. little
7.A. home B. bank C. office D. classroom
8.A. attention B. patience C. preparation D. satisfaction
9.A. argument B. conversation C. agreement D. warning
10.A. worried B. foolish C. painful D. sad
11.A. how B. whether C. when D. why
12.A. needed B. deserved C. liked D. gained
13.A. seldom B. never C. hardly D. always
14.A. students B. experts C. friends D. graduates
15.A. hopelessly B. unexpectedly C. carelessly D. unwillingly
16.A. buy B. select C. run D. build
17.A. favorite B. splendid C. dream D. large
18.A. present B. effort C. home D. friendship
19.A. live B. stay C. own D. go
20.A. found B. helped C. met D. respected
