How to improve reading efficiency
1.Make sure of your purpose of reading.
Before you start reading, ask yourself why you are reading this book. Most people read for two main reasons: pleasure or knowledge. Being specific and clear about your reading purpose not only helps you to avoid books that you don’t need to read, it also reminds you the book is important to you.
2.Read only what you are attracted to.
Whether you are reading fiction or nonfiction, it's important to enjoy what you read. Your friends may recommend books that they love, but those books might not necessarily be the ones you enjoy.
3.Give up books that you don't enjoy.
You may have selected books that match your purpose. You may have selected books that you are attracted to. But you are reading them, there may still be some books that you won't enjoy reading.
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Having a reading goal helps you figure out how much reading you need to do in a week or even a day.
5.Give yourself a deadline to finish each book.
Before you read each book, ask yourself when you need to finish this book. What I find interesting is that I tend to read books that I borrow from libraries faster than the books I bought.
A.Set a reading goal. |
B.Understand each word of the sentence. |
C.Read books which you are interested in. |
D.Reading is the most important way to get knowledge. |
E.The reason is that the books I bought don't have a due date. |
F.This encourages you to keep reading and complete the book faster. |
G.Whenever you realize that you aren't enjoying the book you are reading, give it up. |
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【推荐1】Whether your friends live a long way away or you’re just not able to hang out in person right now, it can be difficult to come up with fun things to do together. Here are some ideas for online fun with friends.
Collaborate (合作) on a project.
Listen to music.
Music is a great way to bond with friends, whether you all like the same bands or want to share new songs with each other.
Read together.
Book clubs are classic. You and your friends can pick a new book for everyone, or make recommendations for each other. Whether you read the books on a call together, or on your own time, it’ll give you a new piece of literature to discuss together.
Do group workouts.
Even if it's okay to go to the gym, sometimes the weather or traffic doesn’t allow it,
Learn or practice skills together.
Building a skill with friends might appeal to you. If one of your friends has a hobby that you’d like to pick up, or vice versa, you can try mentoring each other online.
A.There are also online tours of famous landmarks. |
B.The simplest way is to send the songs to each other. |
C.Creating something together can be a fun experience. |
D.Don’t panic if you don’t have the money for new books. |
E.You can also practice that you’re both learning together. |
F.The health benefits of working out in the gym are countless. |
G.You and your friends can schedule a time to work out together. |
Focusing in class really proves to teachers that you are a capable student but it also shows that you have got a solid level of self-control, which will be very important in your future life.
Get a good night’s sleep. Students should get at least nine hours of sleep each night. However, it’s hard to maintain those good sleep habits. Set a bedtime routine, and go to bed at the same hour each night. Your mind will not be able to concentrate if it’s not rested...it needs a break!
Eat a healthy breakfast. Although this may seem irrelevant to focusing during class, eating a nutritious meal in the morning gives you fresh energy for the day. If you consume a big meal, you’ll feel better throughout the day.
Get involved in class discussions. This is a wonderful way to become a more focused, successful student. When a teacher asks a question, offer to answer it. This shows the teacher that you’re listening carefully during the class.
Do your best. When you walk into that classroom, put a smile on your face and some confidence in your pocket.
Listen to music during your break. It is very refreshing and it can clear your mind between subjects, which could improve your productivity. But don’t get too carried away with the music.
Warnings:
Keep away from your more talkative friends. They can often distract you from your work.
Don’t stare at the teacher for too long. This might not let you work properly. In short, look at the teacher, but don’t overdo it.
Get a good sleep. | Although it’s a | |
Eat a healthy breakfast. | Eating a nutritious meal in the morning makes you | |
This is a wonderful way to become a more focused, successful student. | ||
Do your best. | Enter the classroom with smile and | |
Listen to music. | Music is refreshing and makes you more | |
Warnings | ||
Don’t |
【推荐3】As soon as you meet, or even see, a person, you form an impression of him based on his postures, gestures and facial expressions. This is why it is important to make a good first impression on the person who will be interviewing you. Within the first 60 seconds of meeting you, the interviewer will have formed an impression about what type of person you are and what kind of employee you would become,and 55% of this will be based only on your body language. Here are some tips to make that impression a good one.
First of all, relax. Think positive thoughts and you are more likely to come across as a positive, confident person during the interview. Dress smartly, as your appearance is one of the first things an interviewer will notice you. Stand up straight, and walk in with your shoulders back and your head up. Try to avoid slowing down as you walk into the room because this suggests fear and uncertainty. Shake hands with the interviewer firmly. You should have a positive handshake and a warm smile. Opening your coat or jacket as you sit down shows that you, too, are open.
Posture is important. You should be sitting well back in your seat. Sit up straight and lean forward slightly, but not too much. Sitting at too much of an angle(角度) expresses discomfort and distrust. Two of the most common defensive(防卫的) signals are crossing your arms and legs, so try to avoid them.
Another important issue is eye contact. Looking someone in the eye shows confidence in yourself and trust in the other person. However, don't overdo it, as too much eye contact or staring will make the other person uncomfortable. Use more eye contact when listening than when talking, and when you look away, look down. Looking up at the ceiling will make you seem bored or rude.
1. The purpose of the first paragraph is to tell readers ________.A.what a good first impression is |
B.how to make a good first impression |
C.how long it takes to make a first impression |
D.the importance of making a good first impression |
A.Cross your arms or legs. |
B.Open your coat or jacket when sitting down. |
C.Go into the room more slowly than usual. |
D.Avoid looking at the eyes of the interviewer directly. |
A.you are very bored | B.you are too nervous |
C.you don't have confidence | D.you don't trust others |
【推荐1】If you want to improve your English skills. Here are four online books which aim to strengthen spoken and writing skills for English learners.
Arnie the Doughnut
Suggested grade level: 1st-2nd
Arnie looks like an average doughnut (圈饼) made by one of the best bakeries in town. Still, a doughnut is just a doughnut, right? WRONG! Click to see what happens.
Themes in the story: Imagination, Humor, Friendship
Clark the Shark
Suggested grade level: Kindergarten-2nd
Clark is a shark who loves life, but his enthusiasm is too much for his friends, so his teacher helps him find a way to turn it down. Finally, Clark knows how to get along with his friends.
Themes in the story: Self-Control, Manners, Friendship
Brave Irene
Suggested grade level: lst-2nd
Brave Irene is a dressmaker’s daughter. One day, Irene volunteers to send the dress made by her mum to the palace on time in spite of the snowstorm. Click and see how she overcomes difficulties.
Themes in the story: Courage, Overcoming difficulties
The Empty Pot
Suggested grade level: 1st-2nd
The Chinese Emperor announces a test to choose the country’s next king. The child who raises the best flowers from a seed given by the Emperor will be the one. Ping is unable to get his seed to come out, but his empty pot is the best of all. Why?
Themes in the story: Honesty, Learning from failure
1. What makes Clark the Shark different from other three books?A.It deals with the topic of friendship. | B.It is suitable for kindergarten children. |
C.It can improve the readers’ writing skills. | D.It needs imagination to understand the story. |
A.Self-Control and manners. | B.Friendship and learning from failure. |
C.Imagination and humor. | D.Courage and overcoming difficulties. |
A.Arnie the Doughnut. | B.Clark the Shark. | C.Brave Irene. | D.The Empty Pot. |
【推荐2】The following books have come out recently, and possibly you would like to read them.
This Atmosphere of Love Franklin Bass Jr.
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This Atmosphere of Love shares Franklin Bass Jr.’s collection of poems from 2008 to 2012 that speaks about his true feelings and experiences of love.
An Irish Girl Marilyn Hering
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Inspired by true events of the Irish famine (饥荒), An Irish Girl combines a tale of the famine with a heart-broken story of love and loss.
The Prison Planet Denis Goodwin
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Sometimes, the reality prescribed (规定) to us doesn’t explain what we experience. If you too know something isn’t right and want to see the bigger picture, the bottom line is here.
A Deadly Homecoming Jane Bennett Munro
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When her mother asks her to investigate a friend’s disappearance, Toni Day heads to her hometown to solve a complex murder (谋杀) case that leaves her own life hanging in the balance.
1. Who is a poet among all the writers?A.Franklin Bass Jr. | B.Marilyn Hering. |
C.Denis Goodwin. | D.Jane Bennett Munro. |
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A.The Prison Planet. | B.A Deadly Homecoming. |
C.An Irish Girl. | D.This Atmosphere of Love. |
【推荐3】Food books can bring a culture to life. The following food books are bursting with delicious food, as well as entertaining and engaging storytelling.
Pierre Thiam’s latest book aims to share everyday, easy-to-cook recipes like baked ginger-chili plantain kelewele. He explains how so many dishes and ingredients from the American South and other regions can trace their origin to West Africa. The 80 recipes are accessible and present a range of traditional and modern takes on the cuisine. | |
Fuchsia Dunlop’s book examines classic Chinese dishes, like mapo tofu, soup dumplings and Dongpo pork. This book includes history, philosophy, cooking techniques, and Dunlop’s on-the-ground research conducted over three decades to present a fascinating exploration of this ever-changing cuisine. | |
Tamar Adler seeks to make leftovers more appealing and lower food waste in the process with her latest book, which contains around 1,500 recipes. This isn’t what you’d call a beautiful coffee table-style cookbook — it’s practical and the creative secrets within are truly mind-blowing. | |
Natasha Pickowicz is an innovative chef. More Than Cake is her first cookbook, full of invaluable tips like how to build a layer (层) cake. Aside from great baking recipes, this cookbook tries to live up to its name by sharing how baking can provide so much more than just tasty sweets — it can give community, purpose, joy and love. |
1. Who explores Chinese food culture in the cookbook?
A.Pierre Thiam. | B.Fuchsia Dunlop. |
C.Tamar Adler. | D.Natasha Pickowicz. |
A.They are the writers’ latest books. | B.They advocate lower food waste. |
C.They have the same number of recipes. | D.They aim to share West African dishes. |
A.Simply West African. | B.Invitation to a Banquet. |
C.The Everlasting Meal Cookbook. | D.More Than Cake. |