Question

Many students are under great pressure this term. There is some advice on studying and preparing for exams.

Sciences

Ask students what is the most difficult course, and most of them will give you the same answer: mathematics. This is also true for Dai Shuang, a 14-year-old student at No.1 Middle School. He says, “It’s so difficult that I get a headache whenever I think about the math exam.”

According to Dai, studying this course is not easy. He usually studies math by himself and spends most of his free time reading math books and doing exercises.

Solution

Qin Xia, a math teacher, offers some advice. “Most students fear mathematics because they think the class is too difficult or boring.” he says, “These students don’t listen carefully in classes or even sleep.” In Qin’s opinion, they can try to take notes. And they’d better ask teachers for help. It’s difficult for students to teach themselves math, which will waste a lot of time. Besides, doing a lot of exercises is also important.

Arts

Zhu Tianjiao, a 13-year-old student at Megan Middle School, is very nervous because she doesn’t know how to improve her English.

Solution

Xia Bingcong, a top student at Tsinghua University shares(分享) some of her learning experiences. According to Xia, memorizing, listening and reading are important in language learning. “Studying on a daily basis(基础) is the best choice.” Xia says.

1.When the math exam comes, Dai Shuang usually _________.

A.  has a bad cold B.  sleeps late

C. has a hard timeD.  feels excited

2.According to Qin Xia, __________ is Not a good way to learn math.

A.  asking teachers for help

B.  taking notes in classes

C.  doing lots of exercises

D.  studying alone

3.The passage tells us that __________ can help us make progress with English.

A.  exercising, listening, and reading

B.  memorizing, listing and reading

C.  memorizing, listening, and reading

D.  memorizing, listening and relaxing

4.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A.  Dai Shuang often asks his math teacher for help.

B.  It’s necessary to study English every day.

C.  Most students think math is the easiest of all the subjects.

D.  Zhu Tianjiao is a student at Tsinghua University.

Answer

1.C

2.D

3.C

4.B

【解析】

试题分析：这篇短文介绍了两名同学在学习中所遇到的困难并给出了一些同学的学习经验以及老师的建议。当我们遇到数学问题时要勤于问老师，而在学习英语时一定要多听、多读、多练。

1.细节理解题。根据文章第二段最后一句话It’s so difficult that I get a headache whenever I think about the math exam.“无论什么时候想到数学考试我都会头痛这件事是一件很困难的事情。”可知代双每次数学考试之前都会很痛苦，故选C。

2.细节理解题。根据第四段最后一行It’s difficult for students to teach themselves math, which will waste a lot of time.“对于学生们独立思考是很困难的，也会浪费很多时间。”可知秦霞老师认为学习数学时独立思考不是一个好的方式，故选D。

3.细节理解题。根据最后一段第二行According to Xia, memorizing, listening and reading are important in language learning.“根据夏同学的看法，记忆，听和读在学习语言过程中是很重要的。”可知答案，故选C。

4.推理判断题。根据文章最后一句话Studying on a daily basis(基础) is the best choice.“日常的良好学习基础是很重要的。”可知B正确；选项A在文中没有提及；根据文章第二段第一句Ask students what is the most difficult course, and most of them will give you the same answer: mathematics.可知C错误；根据第五段第一句话Zhu Tianjiao, a 13-year-old student at Megan Middle School,可知D错误。故选B。

考点：教育类短文阅读。