【推荐1】How to Become a Better Student

Maybe you are not a good student. You probably think you will never be a top student. This is not necessarily so, however. Anyone can become a better student if he or she wants to.

Here is how.

Plan your time carefully.

When planning your week, you should make a list of things that you have to do. After making the list，you should make a schedule(计划表) of your time. First arrange your time for eating，sleeping，dressing, etc. Then decide a good，regular time for studying. Don't forget to set aside enough time for entertainment. A weekly schedule may not solve all the problems，but it will force you to realize what is happening to your time.

Find a good place to study.

Look around the house for a good study .Keep this place，which may be a desk or simply a corner of your room，free of everything but study materials. No games，radios or TV！When you sit down to study，concentrate on the subject.

Make good use of your time in class.

Take advantage of class time to listen to everything the teacher says. Really listening in class means less work later. Taking class notes will help you remember what the teacher says.

Study regularly.

When you get home from school，go over your notes. Review the important points that your teacher has mentioned in class. If you know what your teacher is going to discuss the next day，read the material. This will help you understand the next class. If you do these things regularly，the material will become more meaningful，and you will remember it longer.

Develop a good attitude about the tests.

The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject. They help you to 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 studying. You will probably discover many others after you have tried these.

1. According to the text，a schedule may NOT include ________.

A．a list of things you have to do	B．what you have to do every day
C．enough time for entertainment	D．something will happen unexpectedly

2. A good place for study should be a place where ________.

A．everything needed is available	B．a writing desk is in the corner of a room only
C．nothing is there except your study materials	D．it is comfortable to stay

3. The underlined sentence in Tip 5 suggests “________”．

A．Tests are the most necessary art in your study

B．Take a test as a friend in need in your study

C．The world will come to an end unless you pass all tests

D．Never let tests trouble you in your study

4. Which of the following is NOT true?

A．Reading materials in your textbook before class will help.

B．In the writer's opinion，there are five methods for your study.

C．It is necessary to go over your notes at home.

D．There are many other methods besides those mentioned．

【推荐2】How to Help a Friend with Depression

If you have a friend who is suffering from depression, you may be unsure about what you should do to help. There are several ways that you can help a friend with depression.

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As soon as you suspect that your friend is suffering from depression, you should encourage him or her to see a doctor. Your friend may be denying that there is a problem or maybe even embarrassed to admit that there is a problem. The extra encouragement of a friend may be all that your friend needs to seek help.

Supporting your friend

Depression can make people feel isolated and like no one cares. Even if you have shown your concern by doing things to help your friend, he or she may need to hear you say that you are there for them in order to believe it. Let your friend know that you are available.     2    

Depression can also make a person feel worthless, but you can use encouraging words to support your friend until your friend remembers his or her worth again.     3    Avoid saying unnecessary things like, “It’s all in your head.” or “Snap out of it!”

Moving beyond depression with your friend

As your friend begins to feel better, keep your friend moving beyond depression by planning some fun outings.     4     And make plans to do those things so that your friend will always have something to look forward to.     5    Recent studies have shown it helps to ease the symptoms of depression and make people who are depressed feel more connected to others. You probably know what makes your friend laugh better than anyone else does, so make sure that you use that knowledge to laugh with them on a regular basis.

A．Those who laugh last laugh best.

B．Choose activities that you both enjoy.

C．Encouraging your friend to talk to you.

D．Helping your friend get treatment for depression.

E．Laughter is known as the best medicine for a reason.

F．Therefore, they can contact you right away if they need you.

G．You could say, “You are such a gifted artist. I really admire your talent.”

【推荐3】Boredom is a common human experience. It’s almost impossible to fully avoid it, especially when you’re living a fast-paced life. You may be bored from time to time and feel like you need something new or exciting in your life. It’s perfectly natural to feel this way from time to time, but feeling bored often can also mean that your present life isn’t satisfying you as much as it could.

When you feel bored, think about what activities bring you joy and happiness. Perhaps you find that hobbies are what help improve your spirits when life feels standstill. After all, having interests and pursuing (追求) them often can have a great effect on the quality of your life and how satisfied you feel. If this sounds like something that would benefit your life, we have some great ideas for hobbies to pursue when you’re bored!

One of the easiest and most effective ways to relieve (缓解) boredom is to take exercise. Exercise is not only good for your body but also your mind. When your body is moving, it re-leases (释放) certain chemicals that make you feel good. Learning a new language is another way to challenge yourself and become more creative. It can also open up a whole new culture and way of thinking for you! Many people find that learning a new language gives them a sense of achievement that they don’t get from other hobbies.

Furthermore, reading is a hobby that can be enjoyed by almost anyone. It’s inexpensive, easy to fit into your plan and can be done just about anywhere. It doesn’t require special equipment or supplies, and you can do it alone or with others. The last way to avoid feeling bored inside is to spend time outdoors. Find a place to go where you can get away from the noise and other troubles. You may find that being outside offers a sense of peace and calmness.

Boredom is a common part of life, so we shouldn’t try to avoid it completely. Boredom can be a sign that you need a change in your daily life and something new to try. If you find yourself feeling bored, use these ideas to find new hobbies. After all, hobbies can greatly enrich your life and help you feel more satisfied!

1. When will we get bored according to the text?

A．When our life is exciting.	B．When we don’t have a fast-paced life.
C．When we live a peaceful and happy life.	D．When our present life doesn’t make us satisfied.

2. What can we learn from the text?

A．Most people feel satisfied with life all the time.

B．Reading a book requires special equipment and supplies.

C．Taking exercise is an effective way to keep off boredom.

D．All of us should try our best to avoid boredom completely.

3. How many ways to relieve boredom are mentioned in the text?

A．Five.

B．Four.

C．Three.

D．Two.

4. What is the text mainly about?

A．Boredom is possible to avoid.

B．Several activities can help relieve boredom.

C．Learning a new language makes us more creative.

D．Our body can release chemicals when we are moving.

【推荐1】You may need to give first aid. First aid is defined as the emergency care given to a sick or injured person. The goals of first aid are to prevent death and to prevent injuries from becoming worse.

Each emergency condition is different. However, the following rules apply to any kind of emergency.

*Be aware of your limitations. Do not try to do more than you are able to. Nor should you do things if you are unfamiliar with them. Do what you can under the conditions at the time.

*Stay calm. Acting calmly will help the victim feel safe.

*Take a quick look to see if the victim is bleeding, and if there is a pulse.

*Keep the victim lying down and do not move him or her. You could make an injury worse if you move the victim.

*Take necessary emergency steps.

*Call for help or ask someone to make the EMS system (急救系统) start.

*Do not remove clothing unless you have to. If clothing must be removed, tear the clothes along the seams (线缝)．

*Keep the victim warm. Cover the victim with a blanket. Coats and sweaters can be used if a blanket can not be found.

*Reassure (使……安心) the victim. Explain what is happening and that help has been called.

*Do not give the victim any food or fruits.

*Keep the bystanders (旁观者) away from the victim. Bystanders want to have a look, offer advice, and say something about the victim’s condition. The victim may believe that the condition is worse than it really is.

1. The most important purpose of first aid is         ．

A．to stop death

B．to keep the injured person calm

C．to help the victim stay in a safe place

D．to see if the injured person is still living

2. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the text?

A．You should do more than what you are able to do to help an injured person in emergency conditions.

B．Don’t remove the clothes of the injured person no matter what happens.

C．It is necessary to cover the victim with a blanket.

D．If the injured person feels hungry, you should give him or her some food.

3. The goal of first aid is         ．

A．not to kill the patients

B．to prevent injuries from becoming worse

C．not to let the patients die

D．to have the patients sent to the nearest hospital

4. The main purpose of the text is to tell         ．

A．how to save a person

B．what to do when an accident happens

C．how to call for help

D．how to give first aid

【推荐3】We live in a time when various illnesses and conditions can be treated with just a few pills   or spoonful of liquid. Unfortunately for us, many medicines come with a bitter (苦的) and unpleasant taste that can make taking them more difficult. There are, however, a few ways you can overcome a medicine’ s taste and keep yourself healthy at the same time.

The easiest way to take bitter liquid medicine is by mixing it with a better-tasting drink.This is usually fine with most medicines, but you have to be careful. There could be interactions between your drug and certain liquids. Check with your doctor and ask what is the best kind of liquid for your medicine, and if there are any juices that will interact with your drug.

Medicines usually have less taste when cold. If you can’t thin your medicine, you can try serving it cold to reduce the bitter taste. Leave it in the refrigerator for about an hour before taking it to ensure that it is sufficiently cold. Suck on an ice cube before taking the medicine.This will numb (使麻木) your mouth and make it harder to taste. With your mouth numbed,you can swallow the medicine before getting too much of a bitter taste.

Crush (碾碎) your pills and mix them into food. If you’ve consulted your doctor and confirmed that it is safe to crush your pills, then use this opportunity to take your medicine with food you enjoy. Many methods for taking pills involve crushing or breaking the pills and mixing them into food. Before doing this, make sure this won’t lower the effectiveness of your medicine. Some pills have time-release coating and can be harmful if crushed down.

1. What problem is mentioned in paragraph 1?

A．We are threatened by various illnesses.

B．We can’t find a cure to most diseases.

C．Many medicines don’t work well at all.

D．Many medicines taste bitter and unpleasant.

2. Why should we consult the doctor before thinning the medicine?

A．Only doctors really know which juice tastes good.

B．It is illegal to do so without a doctor ‘s permission.

C．Certain liquids reduce the medicine’s effectiveness.

D．Some medicines interact with each other in liquids.

3. What’s the purpose of sucking on an ice cube before taking medicines?

A．To let the mouth lose taste for a while.	B．To improve curative effect.
C．To make medicines taste good.	D．To get rid of the side effect.

4. Where is the text probably taken from?

A．A biology text book.	B．A health magazine.
C．A research paper.	D．A travel brochure.