【推荐2】In the hallways between classes, on the playground or on the school bus, bullying (欺凌) can happen anywhere.     1    . If you are being bullied, here are some tips to help you defend yourself.

Make a parent aware of the situation. Your parents can often speak out on your behalf to the teachers and school administrators, and they may be able to have a talk with the parents of the aggressor (好斗者).     2    . Many kids, especially those who are not very popular, may have a few teachers they really like. If you have someone like this at the school, talk to this person about the bullying incidents.

Stop being a victim (受害者). You don’t have to act like a victim just because you have been the victim of bullying. This gives the aggressor more power over you and the situation. Walk with your head held high, your chin up and your back straight.     3    ; this makes it harder for someone to think of you weak.

    4    . Be aware of your surroundings and the people around you. Stay away from students who seem to be trouble-makers. When a bully approaches you, it’s a good idea to stand near a teacher or any adult to prevent them from teasing and taunting (嘲讽).

Learn self-defence.     5    . These types of skill-based training courses not only help you defend yourself physically against aggressors, but they also teach you to avoid harmful environments, how to read unsafe people and how to prevent a fight before it starts.

A．Avoid the bully whenever possible.

B．Or reach out to a teacher that you trust.

C．Take a general self-defence class or martial arts.

D．Consider that some bullies are also bully-victims.

E．Get with a friend who can serve as a source of strength.

F．Show self-confidence rather than a lack of confidence.

G．Bullying can be a terrible, life-changing experience for children.

【推荐3】Very few people look forward to and enjoy exams. That doesn’t have to mean that you should be afraid of them, though. The following tips will help you get through that terrible exam period.

1. Make sure you know how much time you will have in the exam, and how many questions there will be. Then you can divide your time among the questions to get all of them answered.

2.When you’re doing an exam that involves (涉及) long answers, it is a good idea to leave some space at the end of the answer so that you can add any extra comments that might come to mind when you reread your paper.

3. It is worth taking a little extra time to make sure that your handwriting is neat. Then the examiner will be able to read it! Try to avoid spelling mistakes too!

4.The more prepared you are, the more likely (可能) you are to succeed.

5. Keep calm. If you feel yourself getting worried, take a deep breath.

6. Don’t try to discuss the exam after you’ve finished it. If you’ve got different answers from your friends. There’s no need to worry about it.

7. Once an exam is over, just forget about it. There is nothing more you can do about it. The best thing you can do is to go home and prepare for the next one.

1. The passage is probably written for__________.

A．people who mark exam papers	B．high school teachers
C．people who take exams	D．language learners

2. When a question needs a long answer, you should__________.

A．spend more time on it

B．leave some space at the end of the answer for extra comments

C．answer it at the end of the exam

D．finish it first and have a check by the end of the exam

3. Which of the following will NOT help you to deal with exams?

A．Go over your notes carefully for the exam

B．Discuss the answers with your friends after exams.

C．Keep your handwriting neat.

D．Take a deep breath when you feel worried.

【推荐1】I am a person who has always loved reading. For me, it is easy to get lost in a book and return to the world a couple of hours later having been on an adventure. As a 6-year-old, I could be found reading Harry Potter, a difficult book for a 6-year-old but I enjoyed it all the same. Now, as a student, it is harder to find the time to read books for pleasure; however, I relish the summers where I have the time to read to satisfy myself. Growing up, it soon became clear that spelling for me was not difficult and I had a wide vocabulary. This is because I began reading from such a young age.

My advice for you as English learners would be to read the books that you have often read in your own language in English. Reading, stories especially, is a great way of improving your vocabulary and spelling without noticing as you are lost in the story. For me, I have read Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone in French and am currently reading Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in Spanish. This is a really useful way of being able to read in another language because I know the story so well in English, it is easy to follow the story in the foreign language even if I do not understand every word.

This is another important point: it is not necessary to understand every word. If you understand the meaning of the sentence, each word is not necessarily important. Sometimes it is impossible to translate directly from one language to another. Quite often, if a word is used several times in a text, you can gain your own meaning from it and it makes much more sense than if you tried to translate it in the first place.

Give it a try. If you like reading you could be opening up a whole new world of literature.

1. What can we learn from the author’s reading experiences?

A．He often spent hours taking an adventure.

B．He didn’t like Harry Potter any more with aging.

C．He could spare enough time reading for fun as a student.

D．Reading helped him a lot since his early age.

2. Which of the following can best replace the underlined word “relish” in paragraph 1?

A．Spend.

B．Lose.

C．Enjoy.

D．Hate.

3. What suggestion does the author give for learning English?

A．Reading English stories you’re familiar with in your own language.

B．Reading Harry Potter in different languages.

C．Translating word by word.

D．Understanding the story in your own language.

4. What can be the best title for the text?

A．Better Ways to Read stories.

B．The Benefits of Reading.

C．How to Improve Spelling and Vocabulary.

D．Is It Necessary to Know Each Word?

【推荐2】There is no doubt that to study abroad gives you an excellent opportunity to learn things which are very helpful in your career building.

Today Canada has earned a good name in providing quality education and a safe environment for its students. That is why more than 130,000 international students register every year in famous Canadian universities. It is an ideal education destination and gives students a unique experience of education and its diverse arts and culture. Canada spends a lot on education and is ranked the highest in G-8 countries.

To study in Canada is very cost-effective. These universities are affordable compared to other universities in the world such as in the US, New Zealand and the UK where the cost of education and living is very high. According to a survey in 2006, “Canada offered the lowest tuition fees for foreign students compared to the UK and Australia.”

The low rate of crimes and the peaceful safe environment of the country also attract lots of international students to Canadian universities. Canada has 92 universities and 175 community colleges and university degrees have three levels — Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral.

A Bachelor’s degree in Canada is for three or four years’ full-time study depending upon the nature of the program you are doing. On the other hand a Master’s degree consists of two years of study. For a Doctoral program in a Canadian university you require a minimum of three to four or sometimes five years of research and study.

You can also find many diploma (学位证书) and qualification programs in Canadian universities where the time is generally one year. Some of the Canadian universities are well-regarded worldwide and the degree and diploma obtained from these Canadian universities are recognized globally and promise a bright future. After the completion of studies a person could also find great job offers in Canada itself.

1. Why do more and more international students choose to study in Canada?

A．Because Canadian government has a good name.

B．Because students are provided with free education.

C．Because there are more than 130,000 international students.

D．Because it offers excellent education and environment to students.

2. Compared to other countries, which is the advantage of Canada for international students?

A．The best educational resources in the world.

B．Lower tuition and a safe environment.

C．The shortest studying period for a doctoral degree.

D．The most abundant educational curriculum.

3. Which is TRUE according to the last paragraph?

A．It is difficult to get a diploma in Canada.

B．There are the most international students in Canada.

C．Graduates from Canada prefer to work outside.

D．Some Canadian universities are popular worldwide.

4. The article is probably taken from ______.

A．a newspaper	B．a novel
C．a detective story	D．a science book

【推荐3】Do you want to be at the top of your class? Add these tips to your life and you should be on your way to being a top student!

    1     I cannot stress (强调) enough how important it is to pay attention to what your teacher is teaching you. Take part in class discussions if you have something worthwhile to add. Pay attention during class, especially during lectures.

Take notes in class. You don’t need to write down every word your teacher says but write down what he writes on the board, or any special fact you think you might need for a test.     2     This way it will help you learn more effectively by actually thinking about what you are writing.

Don’t skip school (逃学). You will be missing out on stuff (东西).     3     However, you will have more work because you have missed lectures. Also, try not to be late for class. It’s most likely that your teacher won’t appreciate it and you will get yourself behind.

    4     If you have an “I don’t care about school or this class” attitude, then teachers will be less willing to offer you extra credit (学分). The same goes for lazy attitude. Have a respectful attitude to the teacher and other students. Try not to laugh when other students make a mistake.

Always ask questions.     5     If you don’t understand, ask someone. Read your textbook and notes, and then if that fails, seek help. Ask a teacher, friend, classmate, parent, etc. Get a tutor if you need one.

A．Be prepared.

B．Write in your own words.

C．Staying organised will be helpful.

D．Keep a good attitude toward things.

E．There is no shame in needing some help.

F．It is true that you could make up the work.

G．Pay attention to everything the teacher says.