Here are some apps that may be helpful to you. Link to the apps and you can manage your course load, prepare for exams and even get you to class on time.
Rescue Time
Rescue Time offers a detailed look at how you’ve spent your time—the good and the bad. This desktop application runs in the background, tracking everything you do on your computer, and delivers a report on how you’re spending your time. The free version tracks the time you spend on websites and applications, lets you set goals and sends weekly reports. At $9 per month, it adds the ability to track time away from your computer and lets you block websites that may affect your productivity.
Math Alarm
Want to make sure you get to class on time and squeeze in a little extra math practice as well? That’s exactly what Math Alarm, a free iOS app, can help you do. Set the alarm for the time you need to rise, and you’ll have to answer a math problem in order to turn it off. The problems aren’t tricky but they are enough to awake your brain so that you’re more likely to wake up.
Cliffs Notes
Teachers hate them, students love them. The Cliffs Notes Study Guide app is free for iOS devices, but actually available only for some contemporary well-known novels. If your course load includes another classic novel, you’ll have to pay $2 for each study guide you need. The available titles include a wide selection, ranging from The Outsiders to Paradise Lost and Their Eyes Were Watching God, but students in need of help with some lesser known titles may be out of luck.
1.What extra help can students get from Rescue Time’s paid service?
A. It can help you block websites that can distract their attention.
B. It can keep track of the time when they surf the websites.
C. It can send a weekly report to their parents.
D. It can help the students to set proper goal.
2.What can we learn about Math Alarm?
A. Without a Math Alarm, you’ll be late for schoo1.
B. You can set your alarm by answering a math problem.
C. You have to solve a math problem before turning it off.
D. It can help you solve complex math problems.
3.What’s the disadvantage of the Cliff Notes Study Guide app?
A. It only covers three famous books.
B. It is forbidden to use by the teachers.
C. It charges too much for each novel.
D. It only contains those contemporary well-known novels.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1.How many French songs should DJs play according to the new rule?
A. 40 percent. B. 60 percent. C. 90 percent.
2.Why are the radio bosses and DJs unhappy about the new rule?
A. More people will not listen to their radio.
B. No people will listen to their American songs.
C. The English language will get deeper into their culture.
3.What is the purpose of the new rule?
A. To protect American culture. B. To protect French culture. C. To protect British culture.
4.What’s the French musicians’ attitude toward the new rule?
A. They hate it. B. They don’t care. C. They’re for it.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.How long will the man probably stay in China?
A. Half a year. B. At least one year. C. Less than one year.
2.What is very difficult for the man to learn Chinese?
A. Knowing the four tones. B. Writing the Chinese characters. C. Getting interested in the language.
3.Why does the woman suggest the language-exchange program?
A. The man has long been interested in it.
B. She wants to make friends with the man.
C. They can help each other in language learning.
4.When do the speakers plan to begin their lessons?
A. Tonight. B. This Sunday. C. Next Sunday.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.How long will the woman stay in New York?
A. For two years. B. For three years. C. For four years.
2.From whom did the man know where the woman is?
A. The woman’s brother. B. The woman herself. C. The woman’s team-member.
3.What’s the probable relationship between the two speakers?
A. They are teammates. B. They are lovers. C. They are coach and player.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Where did the woman buy the local products?
A. The local museum. B. The market. C. The post-office.
2.What will the woman do tomorrow?
A. Buy some paper-cuts. B. Learn to make paper-cuts. C. Send paper-cuts to her friends.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.When will the man probably check out of his room?
A. On May 14th. B. On May 16th. C. On May 17th.
2.What kind of room does the man reserve?
A. A single smoking room. B. A single non-smoking room. C. A double non-smoking room.
