【推荐1】Maybe you are an average student. You probably think you will never be a top student. This is not necessarily so, however.     1     Here’s how:

1) Make plans carefully. You should make a list of things that you have to do. After making this list, you should make a schedule. First make a plan for eating, sleeping, dressing, etc. Then plan your study well.     2    . A weekly schedule may not solve all your problems, but it will force you to be aware of what is happening to your life.

2)     3    . Look around the house for a good study area. Keep this space, which may be simply a corner of your room with only study materials. No games, radios, or television! When you sit down to study, concentrate on the subject.

3) Make good use of your time in class. Take advantage of class time to listen to everything the teachers say. Take notes if necessary, because the notes will help you remember what the teacher says and study better.

4) Study regularly. When you get home from school, go over your notes. Review the important points that your teacher mentioned in class. If you know what your teacher is going to discuss the next day, reading that material. This will help you understand the next class.    4    .

5) Develop a good attitude towards tests.     5     They help you remember your new knowledge. The world won’t end if you don’t pass a test, so don’t be overly worried.

There are other methods that might help you with your study. You will probably discover many others after you have tried these methods.

A．And still it doesn’t end.

B．Find a good place to study.

C．Don’t forget to set aside enough time for entertainment.

D．Anyone can become a better student if he or she wants to.

E．Remember to put your books in order before leaving the room.

F．The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject.

G．If you do these things regularly, the material will become more meaningful and you will remember it for a longer time.

【推荐2】How to Avoid Identity Theft

Every year, a large quantity of personal information is leaked into the wrong hands.

Millions of people suffer the identity theft. Maybe there’s spyware on their computer, or a service they use has a security problem, leaving customers at risk of exposure. But there is no need to fear. It’s a lot easier than you might think to set up proper defenses.    1    

Here’s how.

Clean your computer and smart-phone

    2    before you put new security measures into place. This means fixing a good anti-virus program and taking the time to clear out any spyware that may have already infected your system.

Ensure your Wi-Fi safety

Now that your computer is clean, you should plug any holes in your home network. It’s fairly easy for potential criminals to gain access to your information if they’re able to share your connection.     3    . Different routers (路由器) will have different setup pages, so the actual step-by-step will vary, but the end result will be the same. Here’s what to do: Enable basic password protection. You also need to change the password that allows you to access your router’s settings to begin with. Then change the original name of your wireless network. Don’t use any personal information here.

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Everything you just finished could be for nothing if a thief has your existing passwords, so you need to change them for every service you use. What you’ve heard is true: Passwords should use a variety of special characters, numbers, letters, and cases when possible.     5    , and there should be a different one for each website you use.

Doing this or keeping track of it all is pain, which is why people don’t do it and wind up with stolen identities. Try it, and there’s no need to worry about all those problems.

A．Dig deep with your passwords

B．They should be close to random

C．Use the passwords in the same way

D．In fact, you can easily do it all in a weekend

E．However, it is a challenge to set up a defense

F．Make sure your devices are as spotless as possible

G．That’s why you want to be careful when using public Wi-Fi

【推荐3】Technology is everywhere. Almost all of us carry some piece of technology with us every time. It’s true to say that technology makes our lives easier. However, scientists are saying that we need to give ourselves a break-otherwise we put ourselves at risk of developing hundreds of health problems. With all this free time, why not put it to good use and do something without technology?

To start with, you could learn a new skill. There are hundreds of possibilities: crafts(工艺), cooking, learning a musical instrument or a new sport. Maybe you’ve always wanted to learn to cook for your family, but haven’t had time? Perhaps you feel like learning how to knit(编织), so you can have a new sweater for the autumn? You could use your free time to learn something new—and perhaps it will lead to an exciting chance in the future.

If you just want to relax, why not go to a beach? Take along your favorite book and relax on the sand, or go for a walk along the coastline. If you don’t live near a beach, you could go to your local park. Why not take along a picnic, or try and discover some of the local wildlife?

Little things, like challenging yourself to complete a crossword or a Sudoku, are a great place to start. You could even follow the latest fashion: adult coloring books! Coloring is amazing, and it can be a nice way to escape from the pressure of modern life!

Whatever you choose to do with your summer, try something new! You might surprise yourself and find a hidden talent within you; you might make new friends along the way. Next time you find yourself aimlessly switching channels, have a think at what else you could spend your time doing.

1. According to scientists, using technology continuously may ________.

A．make people live longer	B．solve many social problems
C．provide people with more free time	D．have a bad effect on people’s health

2. What is suggested in the second paragraph?

A．Learning something new.	B．Taking exciting chances.
C．Making a living by knitting.	D．Getting together with the family.

3. What can we learn about the Sudoku?

A．It’s a great tourist attraction.	B．It’s a challenging game.
C．It’s a new fashion show.	D．It’s a book about coloring.

4. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A．Make More New Friends	B．Follow the Latest Fashion
C．Make Plans for Summer Holidays	D．Take a Break from Technology

【推荐2】Your final exams are the last box to check before you head home for a well-deserved winter break     1    Use these tips to set yourself up for success and finish your semester strong.

    2    Working hard throughout the semester will help you prepare for your final exams, but setting up a study schedule for your last few weeks can ensure you give yourself enough time to review your notes and relearn more difficult concepts. Know what needs to be done, set aside time to study for an hour or two every day leading up to your exams.

Take good care of yourself. When you're focused on school work, make sure you still have healthy eating and sleeping habits. Fast food leads to tiredness, which won't help you stay focused for an evening of studying. Instead fill up with healthy foods like lean proteins, fruits, vegetables and whole grains.    3       Make time for exercise, which increases energy, enhances your mood and improves your memory Finally, set a bed time. Sleep makes you more creative and helps you remember all things you learned.

Create a study environment. Create an environment that will help you learn.    4    A study at the University of Southern California found that students who listen to classical music while studying had less anxiety and were more receptive to information than students who studied in silence.

It may seem like your to-do list at the end of the semester is long, but these simple tips can help you get ahead of a hectic (忙碌的) exam week. Get organized, take care of yourself and get to work.    5    

A．Set a schedule.

B．Make a good plan.

C．You will be very successful.

D．They will keep you full and focused.

E．And you will set yourself up for success.

F．Silence your phone and turn on classical music.

G．But it can be difficult to stay focused after a long semester.

【推荐1】Ways to Improve Vocabulary in Just One Day

The average American has a vocabulary in the thousands. Try these tricks to make sure yours builds up.

Watch movies

“If you see the movie version of your favourite book you’re likely to have a deeper understanding and knowledge of the words in it,” says Neuman, professor of Childhood and Literacy Education at New York University. “Seeing and reading something on the same topic is really important.”

Read magazines

If you want to improve vocabulary, don’t just flip through your favourite magazine, really read it.

Listen to how words sound

Many people won’t remember tricky words unless they come across them frequently. But if you hear a word that you think sounds interesting, you become word conscious (有意识的) and start using it yourself, says Neuman.

Join a book club

“Book clubs are a wonderful strategy to learn new words,” says Neuman. Not only will it force you to set aside time in your day to read, but it’s also a good way to discover books you might not normally be drawn to.

Listen to the radio

Those types of programs can expose you to topics you may not be familiar with. Don’t miss these middle school vocabulary words adults still don’t know.

Pay attention to your surroundings

Next time walk down a busy street or take a walk in the park, try to describe what you’re seeing as much as possible inside your head.

Read, read, read

Even if you don’t stop to look up every single foreign word, chances are you can improve vocabulary simply by figuring out (想出) their meaning based on the context.

1. How many tricks mentioned above are through hearing?

A．1.

B．2.

C．3

D．4.

2. According to the passage, how will you find some special and unusual books?

A．By listening to the radio.	B．By joining a book club.
C．By walking around.	D．By watching movies.

3. Where does this passage probably come from?

A．A novel.

B．A science report.

C．A sports magazine.

D．A website.

【推荐2】According to some researchers, you should not praise children for everything that they do. It does not help them build self-confidence.

Most parents and teachers agree that praise can help increase children's self-confidence-the more, the better. However, according to some researchers, only proper praise is good for children. If adults praise everything children do, it makes children look for praise all the time, not trying to do their best. "Teachers should not say things like 'good job 'or 'nice work' whenever a child does anything. They should encourage them to continue to improve,” some researchers advise.

Another idea is that children with high self-confidence are happier, and do better at school. About this, Marshall Duke, a researcher in children, says, "High self-confidence brought in by too much praise does not make children happier, get more, or become able to do more. Finding a child's advantages and developing them can help build confidence more than too much praise can." Praise also loses its effect if it is given equally to all students.

"It's important to tell children the truth about what they've done. Honest feedback（反馈）is far better than empty praise," Duke adds. "People have got into the habit of not telling children when they’re wrong. That makes it hard for them to deal with difficulties when they grow up. That's just how the world is."

1. According to some researchers, if parents praise their children too much, their children will         .

A．always look for praise	B．increase self-confidence
C．become strong	D．do better in their studies

2. In order to help children build self-confidence, some researchers advise parents to        .

A．make them live more happily	B．let them do more difficult work
C．help them do better in school	D．encourage them to improve

3. Which of the following is TRUE, according to the passage?

A．Praise makes children become successful.

B．Children don't know what they’re really good at.

C．The same praise for all children has no meaning.

D．Duke thinks praise is more important than finding children's strengths.

4. The underlined word "it" in the third paragraph refers to      .

A．the effect	B．the praise
C．the advantage	D．the confidence

5. What is the last paragraph about?

A．It's important to have the habit of praising children.

B．Children should know their mistakes as soon as possible.

C．We should praise children honestly and tell them their mistakes.

D．What children with high self-confidence are like.