Never Over-Study
When you spend too much time studying you will quickly lose focus and the time spent in studying will become ‘junk time’. You think you're studying but you're just sitting there re-reading the same sentence about 100 times and you're not getting anywhere. Instead, take regular breaks.
Top students don't just randomly sit down and complete work. They actually plan what they are going to do: They actually plan the time they will study and they set goals for what will be achieved. If you want to be successful, do as successful people do. Set a plan and, set a goal and stick to it, which will create a routine and a routine is the first step towards developing a habit.
Front Up To The Toughest Work First
Many of us like to do the easy things first to build our confidence. That’s fair enough. The only challenge with this approach is that you use up your primary energy at the start of any study period and so if you are dealing with the easy parts with your primary energy your batteries will be low when it comes the time to deal with the hard part. So what happens then?
Do we really have to explain this? Just turn them off for an hour, we promise the world will still be there when you log back in! Don't text your friends, don't chat while doing memory activities,don't make phone calls, just focus on what you're doing. Even if you focus on work' for 15 minutes followed by 5 mins of chatting, it’s better than 30 minutes of work while also chatting! You get that right?
A.Plan Your Study |
B.Achieve Your Goal |
C.Positive habits decide future success. |
D.Taking breaks can make you get everywhere. |
E.You get tired and impatient and just give up. |
F.Get Off Social Networking Sites And Turn Off The Phone |
G.Taking breaks will make you energetic again and refresh your mind. |
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【推荐1】Several recent cases of violence(暴力)against students at U.S. colleges have made global headlines,arousing questions about the safety of America’s campuses. Yet government data show that the number of violent assaults(袭击)at colleges actually has decreased in recent years. And most schools have worked to increase safety through technology and student behavior.
It’s also important for students to take responsibility for their own safety. Being familiar with local neighborhoods and campus services is key. Personal-safety expert David Nance says the most important thing students can do is be attentive-which means not being distracted by smartphones or other devices.
The website for the group PEACE OUTSIDE CAMPUS,formed in response to the murder of a student from the University of Delaware in her off-campus apartment in 2005,lists additional measures students can take:
1. Don’t walk alone after dark or while drunk. Contact a friend to take you where you need to go.
2. When driving,keep your doors locked,and park in well-lit areas.
3. Don’t wear earphones or play music so loudly that you are unaware of your surroundings.
4. Trust your instinct(本能)and don’t worry about overreacting. You’re better safe than sorry.
5. Avoid entering elevators with strangers. When this is unavoidable,stand by the control panel and,if faced with a threatening way,push the emergency alarm and all the floor buttons. Don’t press the stop button.
6. Don’t hold the door open for a stranger attempting to enter the house,even if it seems rude. Ask them to identify themselves.
7. Post the police’s and fire departments’ numbers by every phone,and put them into your cellphone.
8. Label your emergency contacts as ICE(In Case of Emergency)in your cellphone so officials will know who to contact for important personal or medical information.
1. What can we learn from David Nance's words?A.Students nowadays prefer to listen to music. |
B.Modern electrical devices are pretty popular among students. |
C.Students always bury themselves in using electrical devices. |
D.Students had better put away their smartphones on campus. |
A.Get close to the door. |
B.Stop the elevator instantly. |
C.Hit the control panel. |
D.Push the alarm button. |
A.Follow your instinct and avoid overreacting. |
B.ICE in your cellphone will benefit you a lot. |
C.Loud music will raise your awareness of the surroundings. |
D.Hold the door open politely for the strangers. |
A.How students stay safe at the college. |
B.What safety tips should be taken. |
C.How students avoid strangers on campus. |
D.Students are responsible for their own safety. |
【推荐2】Work-Life Balance
Many articles are focused on the importance of work-life balance. Below are some suggestions mentioned frequently.
Decide on priorities(优先的事物).
Don't be an over-achiever. Being an all-around person is good. However, you do not need to be the captain of the football team, the lead in each activity and the employee of the month.
Take care of yourself.
Schedule time for relaxation. Set aside half an hour a day to do something that just makes you feel good. Read a book or a favorite magazine, take a walk or ride your bike.
A.Give up if necessary |
B.Make a considerate plan in advance. |
C.Decide what is the most important and what needs to be done first. |
D.Choose one or two things that you really enjoy and do it or them well. |
E.Have a balanced and healthy diet, exercise regularly and get enough sleep. |
F.Set goals that you can see yourself achieving within a certain period of time. |
G.The time that you take for yourself will help you focus when you finish your work. |
【推荐3】How to write a good college application essay
Here are some tips for writing that all-important application essay, which can often mean the difference between getting accepted or rejected by the school of your choice.
The essay is your view of the world and your ambitions.
Emphasize volunteer work or other ways you’ve helped people or made your community a better place. It helps if the activity is related to the subject you want to study.
Mention summer courses. Extracurricular activities or lab work that show steps you’ve taken to learn and understand your field of interest. That will help show you know the field you’ve chosen to study and are passionate about it.
Explain why you want to study at this particular college rather than at others. Say why the school curriculum, atmosphere, or professors influenced your choice.
After the essay is submitted, check your email and voice mail daily.
Hafeez Lakhani of Lakhani Coaching summed up the essay this way: “
A.Every college is like a dinner table. |
B.It’s not just a list of everything you’ve done. |
C.It is your mind and how it works that are distinctive. |
D.Correct spelling, grammar and punctuation are Important. |
E.Make sure you see and respond quickly to messages from admissions staff members |
F.Colleges see themselves as communities, where people have to get along with others |
G.Admissions staff members want to know how your presence will make the college a better place. |
【推荐1】A Chicago woman, Karen Autenrieth, who lost her wedding band nearly 50 years ago was reunited with the ring just in time for Valentine’s Day.
The story began during the winter of 1973. “It was very cold and the snow piled up along the roads,” Karen told the Chicago Tribune. “I had to help each kid climb over the large piles to get into my grandparents' yard. My hands were cold---I didn't have gloves on---and my ring just flew into the snow.” Despite her best efforts, Karen was unable to find the ring.
In February, a Chicago man who lost his own wedding ring posted on Facebook asking if anyone had found it. In the comments section, Sarah Batka, a woman who lives in Autenrieth's grandparents' former home% said she had discovered a wedding ring eight years ago while gardening. It wasn't the man s ring» but it sparked a hunt for the rightful owner.
Two historians---Carol Flynn and Linda Lamberty from the Historical Society---set off to solve the mystery. They used every means to retrace the origin of the ring and finally drew a conclusion that a woman, Karen Autenrieth, whose grandparents had once lived in Batka’s home, was the possible owner.
“The woman was on Facebook. So I asked whether this ring was hers. ’’ Flynn wrote in the post. “She replied—it was hers!”
After connecting, Flynn mailed the ring to Autenrieth, who received the package on Valentine's Day. 44Holy Mary, I can t believe it. Karen told the Chicago Tribune. “Just think I get the ring back after almost 50 years!
1. When did Karen lose her wedding band?A.When she played snow with kids. |
B.When she cleaned the snow on the road. |
C.When she aided kids to get over piles of snow. |
D.When she helped her grandparents do gardening. |
A.Sarah's honest report. | B.Karen’s endless efforts. |
C.A similar case from a man. | D.Flynn and Linda's assistance. |
A.A Special Valentine’s Day |
B.A Woman with a Magic Story |
C.The Return of a Long-lost Ring |
D.The Search for the Rightful Owner |
【推荐2】It was five years ago that something unforgettable happened. My wife and I celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary that year. It was a lovely event hosted by our sons for us. My wonderful friends from the past surprised us with gifts and congratulations. Our gift to each other was a driving trip out west. We drove from Ontario into Alberta, then southward into Glacier National Park in Montana, and continued to Yellowstone National Park.
It was a cold spring day, and the Beartooth Highway had opened for the season just days before. Alongside the road, there was still a great amount of snow there. The scenery was so impressive that we made lots of stops to record memories with my camera. At the highest point of the highway, I stopped at a lookout to catch the amazing views, with my wife in the centre of my camera lens.
There were not many cars on the road. Sometimes, cars with energetic young tourists passed by. And then we heard a motorcycle in the distance. The driver of the motorcycle, who wore dirty clothes, parked behind our cars. As he approached us, his only words were, “Give me your camera and get over there with your wife.” I must admit I felt nervous that we might be robbed where we just created some beautiful memories. Surprisingly, he just took a picture of us, handed back my camera and rode off before we could express our gratitude. The photo he took is one of the most valuable and prized of our trip.
I learned my lesson somewhere I least expected it. We should never judge a man by his appearance. If the motorcycle driver reads this story and remembers the situation, we would like to say “Thank you” to him.
1. According to the passage, what do we know about the trip?A.It was taken by train to the west. |
B.It was a suggestion from their friends. |
C.It was in the late autumn five years ago. |
D.It was a gift for their wedding anniversary. |
A.He could have lost the camera. |
B.His wife might not be satisfied with the view there. |
C.The motorcycle driver would borrow the camera. |
D.The motorcycle driver might not be good at the taking pictures. |
A.Kind and straightforward. | B.Rich and generous. |
C.Creative and capable. | D.Careful and admirable. |
A.No pains, no gains. |
B.Seeing is believing. |
C.Don’t judge a book by its cover. |
D.The longest journey begins with the first step. |
【推荐3】Don't ignore the difference teenagers can make.
John Michael Thomas, 14, Florida
When John Michael Thomas decided to honor his friend and classmate Elizabeth Buckley, who died from cancer, he remembered how much she loved peacocks (孔雀).
He wanted to build a life-sized peacock fountain in Elizabeth's favorite park in the city. He thought it could be a place for people to relax and be inspired.
John Michael raised $52,000 to build the fountain.
Barrett England, 13, Utah
The wheels began to turn for Barrett England when he heard about Karma Bike shop, a place where young people can earn free bike by reading and performing community service.
Barrett visited Karma's owner with his idea: He would collect and repair used bikes and donate them to the shop.
He expected to get about 10 donated bikes. In the end, Barrett received 39.
Zachary Blohm, 15, Wisconsin
The 25-year-old playground at an elementary school near Milwaukee, Wis., was so small that only 70 of its 575 students could play on it at a time.
That's when Zachary Blohm saved the day. He and some volunteers wanted to build a huge playground. To raise money, Zac planned T-shirt and bake sales, sold tickets and more. He held monthly money-raising events for more than a year. Overall, he collected $130,000—enough to finish his project.
Jack Zimmerman, 16, New Jersey
For some people, finding a meal is as simple as opening the refrigerator. For more than 366,000 hungry kids in New Jersey, it's not that easy.
That fact didn't sit well with Jack Zimmerman, who organized a drive to lessen childhood hunger in his state. His goal: create 40,000 packaged meals that could be donated to those in need.
On game day, Jack and his volunteers started their work. After the final count, the team had packaged 47,124 meals—well above Jack's goal.
1. The peacock fountain was built in a park ________.A.to encourage people | B.to cure a cancer sufferer |
C.for the love of animals | D.in memory of a teenager |
A.He repaired bikes there. | B.He donated bikes to it. |
C.He helped it win customers. | D.He offered a reading service there. |
A.They're top students. | B.They like various public activities. |
C.They care about others. | D.They’re money raisers for the poor. |