【推荐1】For many high school students, it seems that there is never enough time. There are several steps you can take to organize your time better.

Make a to-do list every day. It makes it easy to plan any activities or meetings you may have in addition to homework. Be sure to set priorities (优先事项).    1    

Use spare time wisely. Instead of wasting your spare time, read a book or do homework.    2    If a friend asks you to do something and you have homework to do, think about which is more important and see your friend later.

Decide on the time that is good for you to do certain things. If you are more of a morning person, try getting up an hour earlier and do schoolwork before school.

Review your notes every day.    3    . If you spend a few minutes at the end of every day going over what you learned, it will mean less time spent on studying when it is time for the exam.

    4    Studies have shown that getting enough rest helps your memory. When     you are tired, everything seems more difficult. It is best to stay on a regular sleeping cycle as much as possible.

Tell your friends and family about your work timetable. Explain that you will be working at certain times and ask them not to disturb you.    5    you can call your friends later.

A．Set goals for yourself.

B．Get a good night’s sleep.

C．Do the most important tasks first.

D．And also, do not be afraid to say “no”.

E．You should finish your task on time.

F．Don’t take phone calls during the time you set aside for work.

G．Don’t wait until just before a test to try and remember everything.

【推荐2】The last school bell rings and your kids are off for the summer. For most kids, those thoughts of schoolwork and lessons are a distant memory that they won’t be thinking about again until fall. So it’s important for them to continue some learning.

Have your kids hit the library.

Encourage your kids to read by taking them to the library during the summer. If they don’t have a library card, get them one. Many local libraries sponsor summer reading clubs that keep your kids wanting to read. Be sure to let your kids pick their own books out; summer is for fun reading.

Have your kids read every day.

Ask your kids to read outside in the sun. Join them, read aloud their favorite books, no matter how many times you have read them. Pick a time every day when you all stop and read as a family together. Nothing will stimulate a child to read more than to have adults reading with them.

Find other ways to encourage the kids.

If you are planning a family trip, have them check out the map. Let your kids go online and research where you are going. Have your kids check the weather report in the newspaper or what big event is happening and then have them report back on it at dinner time. Have your kids check out magazines or websites for recipes that can be prepared.

Improve your kids’ writing skills.

Learning to express your thoughts. Writing in a logical manner is a skill that is often lost. To help your kids, have them write about things during the summer. If your kids love something such as animals, have them write reports about them to share with the family. If you are going on a trip, have your kids keep a travel journal.

1. What should parents do in the library?

A．Stay with their kids and read books together.	B．Help their kids find useful books.
C．Read more books helpful to their study.	D．Let their kids choose books they have interests in.

2. In the third suggestion, the author think that parents should ________.

A．lead their children to finds ways to prepare things by themselves

B．encourage their children to use the Internet as much as they can

C．write all the things they have experienced during the trip

D．check the information and tell the kids what big event is happening

3. You might see this article from the ________ column in the newspaper.

A．Nature and Science

B．All about Space

C．Philosophy for Life

D．Family and Society

【推荐3】How to Prepare for an Interview

Once you have received an interview call, you need to start your interview preparations     1    . Lack of proper preparation on the other hand may lead to poor results.

1.    2    

Review the resume(简历) and cover letter you sent for this particular job. Consider how you want to convey this information verbally and think of specific examples from your past experiences which highlight your skills, qualifications and achievements.

2. Research

Find information about the potential employer and the position you have applied for.     3    . A good research reflects well on your enthusiasm and the information you gain from relevant websites will help you prepare questions for the employer and give you a good sense of salary levels and working conditions.

3. Practice

Predict interview questions.     4    . You can practice with a friend to get feedback on your verbal and non-verbal communication skills. Invent a list of intelligent questions to ask during your interview.

4. Interview date

Dress for success and bring along any documents or information you may need, such as extra copies of your resume and references. Arrive fifteen minutes prior to the interview and be friendly, respectful and positive with everyone you meet.

5. Follow-up

    5    . You will miss a valuable opportunity by failing to follow up with an organization after the interview. Follow up with the interviewers and inquire about the status of your application if you have not heard from them within the agreed time frame.

A．Know yourself

B．Write a good resume

C．Use the Internet o get current information

D．Ensure you know the interviewer's questions

E．After the interview, your work is not quite finished

F．In addition, prepare and practice answers to possible questions

G．Thorough preparation will increase your confidence and help you improve your performance