【推荐1】As a student, you have a lot of freedom when it comes to how you spend your time. But with that freedom comes the responsibility to make the most of your studying hours. Here are some tips to help you do just that.

Create a schedule

This means setting aside specific times for studying each day and then sticking to that schedule as closely as possible. Of course， there will be days when things come up， and you have to deviate (偏离) from your plan.     1    

Break up your study sessions into smaller periods

Our brain can’t focus effectively for a long time. If you try to study for several hours once, chances are much higher that you won’t remember all of the information you’re trying to learn.     2    

Find a study place that works for you

    3     Some people prefer to study in complete silence, while others find that some background noise helps them focus better. There is no right or wrong answer here -it’s all about finding a place to study that allows you to work as efficiently as possible.

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This will not only help you check your understanding of the concepts but also identify any area that may need more review. And once you know what specific topics or ideas you need to work on, it will be much easier for you to direct your study sessions accordingly and make better use of your time overall.

Don’t be afraid to ask for help

If you find that you’ re struggling to understand the material or just not making progress as quickly as you’d like,seek assistance in time.    5     In fact, it can save lots of time in the long run by getting you the support you need.

A．Instead, divide your study sessions up into shorter periods to help you relax and recharge.

B．Where you study can also affect how effectively you use your time.

C．However, try not to go off track too often or for too long.

D．Make sure that every minute you spend studying counts.

E．There is no shame in admitting that you need assistance.

F．Learn to accept failure

G．Take relevant tests

【推荐2】How to Make Your Email Really Secure

Email is the most used communications medium for business and for many of us at home too, but few people outside IT know how to truly secure their email. Here's a quick look at some of the ways you can carry on encrypted(加密的) conversations.    1    

Your Gmail messages being sent are encrypted. However, unless the receiver is reading email using a Google browser(浏览器) or Gmail app, they don't stay encrypted. And, of course, Google itself freely admits that its software reads all of your email for advertising purposes. Some programs, like the paid version of Outlook, offer an encryption feature.     2     It requires that you and your receiver exchange something called a digital signature.

    3     The disadvantage—and you knew there would be one—is that your receiver must also subscribe to that service, or enter a password to open each message you send. They're fine if your only secure conversations are with one or two people.     4    

Another option for those wishing to send secure text correspondence: Don't use email at all.     5     These apps encrypt your messages on both ends and throughout their sending. Here again, though, they limit your communication to people who also have and use those same apps.

A．Protect the machine you use email on.

B．Free accounts limit the size of your messages and attachments.

C．But setting it up takes much trouble, and surely not for the masses.

D．Instead, use a chat program like CryptoCat, ChatSecure, or PQChat.

E．But you're never going to persuade the whole world to sign up to get your emails.

F．Email providers like Tutanota, and Protonmail automatically encrypt all the mail you send.

G．The concern that your words could be stolen and used against you someday will be solved.

【推荐3】Betty Schrampfer Azar is a world-famous expert on teaching English grammar. Here are some of her opinions.

Why do students need to learn grammar? When teachers are deciding which grammar points to teach, they should first ask two questions. First, will understanding the point help students be understood and will it help them understand better? Next, will learning the grammar point help students be acceptable as English speakers?

People usually think that grammar is all about memorizing rules. In fact, grammar is not just learning rules. It is a way to help students along the way to communication. Teachers should know that students do not all learn in the same way. Each may have a different learning style when it comes to learning grammar. Some may see a pattern and understand the rule. Others need explanations and more practice. “But to teach grammar as subject matter and test it is sure to bore everybody and not to reach the goals that you are trying to reach—successful communication experiences,” she says.

Why do some teachers hate teaching grammar? Many teachers are not comfortable teaching grammar because they do not know how to answer their students’ questions. “Most native speakers of English don’t learn it in school,” she says. “If you don’t know any grammar of your own language and then you are asked to teach it, it’s possible that your students may know more grammar than you and you can’t answer their questions.”

Can teaching grammar really be fun? Teachers should learn to make the teaching of grammar fun. She says, “My students enjoy learning grammar as much as I enjoy teaching it. I think grammar is fascinating. It holds language together. It is really beautiful when you get to know it. Grammar is quite a remarkable (非凡的) thing.”

1. What should teachers do before teaching grammar points?

A．Know the specific goal of teaching grammar.

B．Develop a good teaching style.

C．Find out students’ learning habits.

D．Let students memorize some rules.

2. What does the underlined word “It” in Paragraph 3 refer to?

A．Memorizing rules.	B．Grammar.
C．Learning rules.	D．Practice.

3. What can we learn about grammar according to Betty Schrampfer Azar?

A．Grammar should be taught as a subject.

B．Native speakers don’t need to learn grammar.

C．Different students learn grammar in different ways.

D．It’s useful to memorize rules when students learn grammar.

4. What does Betty Schrampfer Azar think of grammar?

A．Boring.

B．Beautiful.

C．Terrible.

D．Useless.

【推荐1】When friendships fall apart, it can feel like it’s impossible to repair them.     1     However, some can be saved. If you’d like to restart a long lost friendship, here is a four-step plan.

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Start by calling or writing a note to communicate one message: “Our friendship is valuable to me, and I miss you. Is there any way to settle what stands between us?” This simple step is a way to open the doors to reconciliation (和解). Set the ground to see if your friend is willing to seek solutions as well.

Forgive as best you can.

It’s tough to let go if you’ve been wronged. Feeling the need for revenge (报复) is natural. However, the problem with revenge is that it could become a bad cycle. How can you stop this? By forgiving.     3     The problems that cause the breakdown of a friendship are not one person’s responsibility. Keep this in mind, and you will be well on your way to forgiveness.

Find out the problem.

Finding out what went wrong is important. Don’t pretend there is no problem.     4     If a friendship can’t survive such a conversation, that may be a sign that it ought to end.

Rebuild respect.

The final step is to rebuild respect.     5     Highlight those you like best about them. Next, you need to admit your mistake. Take ownership, and ask for forgiveness. If you do this, then mutual (相互的) respect is almost certain.

A．Say sorry honestly.

B．It puts an end to all.

C．Make meaningful contact.

D．Get to the bottom of it together and move forward.

E．Some broken friendships may just remain that way.

F．If hurt, think about your friend’s most admirable qualities.

G．Repaired relationships give us new ideas on our experiences.

【推荐2】You may have grown up living with lots of siblings, or this may be your first time sharing your living space with someone else.       1    Follow these tips to make sure you and your roommate keep things pleasant and supportive throughout the year (or even years!).

Address problems when they're little

Is your roommate always forgetting her stuff for the shower, and taking yours? Are your clothes being borrowed faster than you can wash them? Addressing things that bug you while they're still little can help your roommate be aware of something she may not otherwise know. And addressing little things is much easier than addressing them after they've become big.

Respect your roommate's stuff

This may seem simple, but it's probably one of the biggest reasons why roommates experience conflict. Don't think he'll mind if you borrow his cleats for a quick soccer game? For all you know, you just stepped over a line that is not crossable.     2    

Be mindful of who you bring into your room-and how often

You may love having your study group into your room.     3    Be mindful of how often you bring people over. If your roommate studies best in the quiet, and you study best in a group, can you alternate who hits the library and who gets the room?

Be friendly, without expecting to be best friends

Don't go into your roommate relationship thinking that you are going to be best friends for the time you're at school.     4    . You should be friendly with your roommate but also make sure you have your own social circles.

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Treat your roommate like you'd like to be treated. Deal with problems properly. No matter what your relationship is at the end of the year, you can take comfort knowing you acted like an adult and treated your roommate with respect.

A．If nothing else, follow the golden rule

B．Don't borrow, use, or take anything without getting permission first

C．But your roommate may not

D．While having a roommate inevitably has its challenges, it can also be a great part of your life experience

E．However, your roommate may also think so

F．Address problems when they're big, too

G．It may happen, but expecting it sets both of you up for trouble

【推荐3】When asked to point out one or two things that are the most important to themselves, many people put friends before homes, jobs, clothes and cars.

A true friendship carries a long history of experience that decides who we are and keeps us connected. It is a treasure we should protect. Unfortunately, the better friends you are the more probably you'll have disagreements. And the result can be what you don't want—an end to the friendship. oThe good news is that most troubled friendships can be mended. First, don't let your pride get in your way, Most of us can forgive each other when differences are brought out in the open. Second, say sorry when you're wrong—even if you've been wronged. Over the course of a friendship, even the greatest people make mistakes. Sometimes, it may be the best if the wronged person takes the lead and says sorry. When you say sorry, give your friend a chance to admit that he or she has been wrong. Third, see things from your friend's point of view. Finally, accept that friendships change as our needs and lifestyles change. Making friends can sometimes seem easy. The hard part is keeping the connections strong during the natural ups and downs that have an effect on all relationships. My suggestion consider friendship an honor and a gift, and that it is worth the effort to treasure.

1. Which of the following is the most important to many people?

A．Jobs

B．Clothes

C．Homes

D．Friends

2. According to the text, the closer friends we are, the more likely it is that ________ .

A．we have much in common	B．we know our friends' mistakes
C．we do not agree with each other	D．we have known one another for long

3. What should we do if we follow the author's second suggestion?

A．Say sorry first	B．Change our lifestyles
C．Avoid making mistakes	D．Stick to our own points of view