It's school time again! You're probably feeling excited and maybe a little sad that summer vacation is over.
Some kids feel nervous or a little scared on the first day of school because of all the new things: new teachers, new friends, and even a new school. Luckily, these “new” worries only stick around for a little while. Let’s find out more about going to a new school.
Most teachers kick off the new school year by introducing themselves and talking about all the things you’ll be doing that year. Some teachers give students chance to tell something about themselves to the rest of the class.
When teachers do the talking on the first day, they often go over the classroom rules and school rules so you will know what’s allowed and what’s not. Please pay close attention.
You might already know a lot of people in your class on the first day, but it's a great day to make a new friend, so try to say hello to kids you know and new ones that you don't. Make the first move and you will be glad about what you did, and so will your new friends!
Seeing friends you haven't seen in a while can make the first day a good one. You can make the day special by wearing clothes that you really like. Maybe you got a great T-shirt on one of your vacations or a pair of sneakers. It can also make you feel good to be prepared and have all the things you need, such as pencils, folders，and whatever else you need. But make sure that you pack them the night before in case you don’t have time in the morning.
1. According to the passage, which is NOT the feeling when it is school time?| A．Excited. | B．Unhappy. |
| C．Bored. | D．Nervous. |
| A．start | B．study |
| C．find | D．learn |
| A．what to know about a new school. |
| B．how to prepare for your first day of school. |
| C．what to do on your first day of school. |
| D．how to spend your first day of school. |
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【推荐1】Beginning life at college naturally develops both excitement and anxiety for many reasons. Fors ome, this feeling is quickly overcome as they adapt to a new environment; for others the change takes longer and sometimes appears as homesickness.
If you are homesick, you might notice an increase in:
Low energy or motivation.
Trouble sleeping.
Increases/decreases in appetite.
Having difficulty with school.
Increased use of drugs or alcohol.
Lack of interest or involvement in new surroundings.
CAUSES
The distance from home—the farther you go, the worse it may be.
Unhappiness when things are different from your expectations of student life.
You have finally arrived at college after working toward it for so long.
A heavy workload.
Students who are homesick often feel they have no control over their environment.
WHAT MIGHT HELP?
Keep in good contact with the people you have left behind, but also give yourself time within the university to begin to get involved here.
Be realistic about what to expect from student life and from yourself. Set up a balance between work and leisure.
If work is proving too difficult, you may need to improve your study skills or your organization of time.
Remember to get enough food and sleep! These affect you emotionally as well as physically.
Make contacts and friends through shared activities such as sports or other interests.
If you stop being able to do normal social and academic things, seek professional help either from your advisor or dean or the counseling service.
1. What might be a sign of feeling homesick?| A．Feeling like quarreling with someone else. |
| B．Becoming interested in study than ever before. |
| C．Finding food or fruit less attractive. |
| D．Participating in almost all activities in college. |
| A．they are never far away from their parents |
| B．they feel upset about something unexpected |
| C．they suddenly do not have anything to do |
| D．they do not like the university they are in |
| A．Keeping their old friends left behind. |
| B．Reminding themselves to keep busy and forget it. |
| C．Forcing themselves to stay in their dorms on weekends. |
| D．Going in for sports with their friends. |
【推荐2】In the past several months, Apple, Google and Samsung have all launched their newest smartphones and other products. But in the process, this may also be adding to a growing problem: electronic waste.
The limited lifespan of many tech gadgets(设备)has caused the issue of e-waste to increase over the years. “People tend not to realize that all these seemingly insignificant things have a lot of value, especially in large amounts, ”Pascal Leroy, director general of the WEEE Forum, said in a statement
How to solve the problems of e-waste is much more than just cleaning out space in your junk drawers. Actually, large amounts of e-waste are shipped to developing countries that lack the power to refuse and safely recycle these imports. The WHO warned that children, with their smaller hands, are often used to deal with mountains of e-waste in developing nations in search of valuable elements such as copper, silver, palladium and so on. The WHO said the health of more than 18 million children are being affected negatively as they are employed in this informal e-waste processing industry.
Personally, what can you do to reduce the e-waste burden? Find an e-waste disposal(处理) service. The impact of recycling e-waste can be staggering. For every 1 million cellphones that are recycled, 35, 000 pounds of copper, 772 pounds of silver, 75 pounds of gold and 33 pounds of palladium can be recovered. Meanwhile, environmental advocates say the most important step to deal with the mounting e-waste problem is simply to try to use your electronics for as long as possible
1. What might come along with companies launching new e-products?| A．More electronic waste. |
| B．Few optional tech gadgets. |
| C．Limited lifespan of the devices. |
| D．Important things for consumers. |
| A．Developed countries can’t recycle e-waste safely. |
| B．E-waste mountains are places for children to play. |
| C．Many valuable elements can be found on e-waste mountains. |
| D．Children are hired in the informal e-waste processing industry. |
| A．Interesting. | B．Surprising. | C．Annoying. | D．Challenging. |
| A．What is the source of e-waste? | B．E-waste—a serious problem? |
| C．E-waste—a processing industry? | D．What to do with your e-waste? |
【推荐3】Simple ways to keep your mind sharp
We’re all part of a fantastic intellectual and information economy, which relies on ideas, creativity and intelligence. Keeping your mind sharp is sure to give you the edge over the competition.
Continue reading and gaining knowledge. Education is not preparation for life; it is life itself. Read blogs on subjects both within or beyond your field: read books; watch lectures on fascinating new subjects; and read about ancient societies.
Learn a skill you’ve never tried before. You’re never too old to do this, but this is definitely something you should start as young as you can.
Eat well, sleep well and exercise often. Giving your mind the proper rest and energy is vital to getting the best performance out of it.
| A．Give your mind time to absorb knowledge. |
| B．Use your mind to remember to improve your memory. |
| C．More importantly, it will lead to your own higher levels of happiness. |
| D．On the contrary, it is the best way to help you stand out from the crowd. |
| E．I started making my own music at around 17, but I wish I had started even younger. |
| F．Challenge your mind to continually broaden your horizons and take in new information. |
| G．This is pretty self explanatory, but people often forget that you need proper fuel and proper rest to function best. |
【推荐1】Going from junior high school to the freshman year of senior high school is a big challenge. What if you meet with difficulties?
Be open to new friendships.
Senior high school is all about experiencing new things, including new friendships. Getting to know people you haven’t met before is a great way to broaden your horizons.
For most people, going off to senior high school means heading off to a new campus. If you worry about the unknown, reach the school and see if someone can help. They might be able to show you around the campus, which will make you a bit more comfortable as you go on with your freshman year.
Get organised.
Senior high school and junior high school are very different in studying.
Create a three-year plan.
While there’s no need to plan every day for the next three years, it can’t hurt to make a note of classes you want to take or activities you’d like to try.
| A．Explore the campus. |
| B．Be open to new experiences. |
| C．If you’re nervous or frightened, start small. |
| D．Believe it or not, the three years goes by really fast. |
| E．Challenges like these might sometimes put you under great pressure. |
| F．Try to get as organised as possible so you can be on top of your study. |
| G．Here are some ways to help you deal with bad feelings and prepare for the first year. |
【推荐2】Living abroad to study can certainly be an interesting experience but is that alone a good enough reason for spending years far away from home? To make the experience truly worthwhile, there has to be a goal behind the decision to study abroad. This may be a wish to perfect language skills in a foreign language environment, or a clever move in your career development. You must also consider the costs, not just of living and studying abroad, but of applying. Most universities now charge application fees for international students.
If after considering these points you are sure that you want to apply to study abroad, your next step is to choose the right programme of studies. Research your choices and select carefully. You must do your homework well. Most universities have information online but you can also email and ask them to send you more details. You can find a lot of information on school ranking from education websites. But read carefully. Different universities emphasize different strengths. Don’t just think about the university’s reputation; look for the most suitable for your goals.
Next, you must deal with a large pile of paperwork. This involves filling in application forms, preparing your school records, and getting reference letters. Reading the instructions and requirements of the universities carefully is of great importance. Sadly, many fine applicants get kicked out in the first round, simply because they don’t follow the application procedure properly.
Money is another important consideration. Some scholarships are provided by governments, others by schools and colleges. This information, again, can be found on the Internet. If you find a scholarship that is suitable for you, follow the application procedure carefully; the earlier you apply, the better your chance of getting it.
1. Why does the author think studying abroad is truly worthwhile according to paragraph1?| A．It is a chance to develop your career. | B．It is an interesting experience. |
| C．It is fun to travel around the world. | D．All your friends are doing so. |
| A．The names of all the professors. |
| B．How good the school is compared to others. |
| C．How much the courses cost. |
| D．Where the school is located. |
| A．Buy an airplane ticket, read the instructions and requirements, and study. |
| B．Write a reference letter, do paperwork, and study. |
| C．Prepare reference letters, prepare school records, and fill in the application form. |
| D．Prepare school records, do paperwork, and work hard. |
| A．lose money in the first round | B．get accepted in the next round |
| C．fail to get to the next round | D．get kicked by a professor |
【推荐3】Lifelong learning is how you improve as a person, bit by bit and day by day. Lifelong learners recognize the importance and joy of growth so they never settle for what they currently know and always seek for improvement. Here are some habits people who value lifelong learning have in common, and see how many of them you recognize in yourself.
Whatever problem or dilemma (困境) you currently face, there’s definitely at least one decent book that discusses it and presents different kinds of solutions. Reading is a great way to open up new horizons, train your brain and change your life completely. Through reading, you can connect with successful people and learn from the lessons they share. Lifelong learners love to be lost in books and do it regularly.
Whether it’s online or offline, there are countless courses you can participate in for free. These are great opportunities to connect with clever and like-minded people and learn from them. Because of advanced technology, you can now gain knowledge from online programs. What lifelong learners have in common is squeezing as much as possible out of these opportunities.
Instead of spending your free time lying on the couch and watching TV, you should do something creative and practical. You know every wasted minute is gone forever. Lifelong learners stay up-to-date with growth opportunities in their areas and participate in them frequently.
As a lifelong learner, if behind the efforts, there is a deep desire to grow, your chances of success are much higher compared to when you are forced to learn. Lifelong learners love to experience the constant growth and improvement. In order to keep growing, you are supposed to clearly define your goals. Smart goal setting is one of the tools to insure constant growth.
1. How does reading affect us?| A．It broadens our horizons. |
| B．We learn some practical knowledge. |
| C．We realize our present thinking patterns. |
| D．It offers effective solutions to problems. |
| A．Try to choose the suitable courses. |
| B．Keep in touch with various people. |
| C．Make use of the available resources. |
| D．Improve their knowledge in any area. |
| A．A long-term goal. | B．A proper method. |
| C．A positive attitude. | D．A lot of experience. |
| A．They accept different changes. |
| B．They develop good learning habits. |
| C．They believe it’s never too late to start. |
| D．They love making continuous progress. |
【推荐1】Last week, Chicago became the first city in the US to join the “Lights Out Plan”. People turned off the lights in the city’s tallest buildings, so that thousands of birds could get to their winter homes. Every year in autumn, some birds fly over Chicago on their way to the south, and come back the next spring.
Lights mean danger to birds. Birds find their way by looking at the stars in the sky. Lights in tall buildings are so bright that birds may mistake them as stars. This means they cannot find the right way to go home.
This month, about 300 types of birds are flying over Chicago to go back to the south to live through the cold winter. Birds fly to warmer places for a few reasons. Many birds cannot live in the cold, so they fly to warmer places. But there are other reasons, too. Birds need to look for food in the south. Another reason is that they want to have baby birds. Many birds like to have their baby birds in the same “house” they lived in last year, so they fly back there.
There are about 9,000 kinds of birds in the world, and about 600 kinds of birds migrate. Some birds can fly a very long way. Sometimes they fly to other countries. We have fewer birds today because there are fewer places for birds.
1. Why did people in Chicago turn off their lights last week?| A．Because people wanted to save money. |
| B．Because people liked the dark night. |
| C．Because people were a afraid that birds would make much noise. |
| D．Because people were a afraid that birds would lose their way. |
| A．move to a new place | B．stay at the same place |
| C．sleep in winter | D．lay eggs |
| A．lots of birds are often ill | B．people kill lots of birds |
| C．there are fewer places for birds | D．other animals eat them |
| A．All birds fly to warmer places every year. |
| B．Some birds have to fly to warmer places in autumn. |
| C．Some birds can fly a long way to other countries. |
| D．About 600 kinds of birds migrate in the world. |
【推荐2】What is language for? Some people seem to think it’s for practicing grammar rules and learning lists of words—the longer the lists, the better. That’s wrong. Language is for the exchange (交流) of ideas and information. It’s meaningless knowing all about a language if you can’t use it freely. Many students I have met know hundreds of grammar rules, but they can’t speak correctly or fluently. They are afraid of making mistakes. One shouldn’t be afraid of making mistakes when speaking a foreign language. Native speakers make mistakes and break rules, too. Bernard Shaw once wrote. “Foreigners often speak English too correctly.” But the mistakes that native speakers make are different from those that Chinese students make. They’re English mistakes in the English language. And if enough native speakers break a rule, it is no longer a rule. What used to be wrong becomes right. People not only make history, they make language. But a people can only make its own language. It can’t make another people’s language. So Chinese students of English should pay attention to grammar, but they shouldn’t overdo (做过头) it. They should put communication first.
1. Language is used to ______.| A．communicate with others | B．practice grammar rules |
| C．talk with foreigners only | D．learn lists of words |
| A．never makes mistakes | B．often makes mistakes |
| C．can’t avoid making mistakes | D．always makes mistakes |
| A．speak in Chinese way | B．speak by the rules |
| C．speak to native speakers | D．not be afraid of making mistakes |
【推荐3】Here are some medical pioneers, who have left their marks on history.
Benjamin Spock (1903-1998)
Dr. Benjamin Spock authored the famous book The Common Sense Book of Baby and Child Care in 1946. Dr. Spock’s method of parenting was gentle. He encouraged parents to trust their natural ability and use common sense. He wrote several other books during his career centered on child care. His works changed how people raised their children in the Western Hemisphere. His works continue to influence us today.
Aaron T. Beck (1921-2021)
Dr. Aaron T. Beck is the father of cognitive behavior therapy (认知行为疗法). He is one of the most influential psychotherapists (心理治疗师) in history. Beck’s early work was on psychoanalytic theories about depression. This led to him developing cognitive behavior therapy. He developed cognitive therapy plans to treat many disorders.
Basil I. Hirschowitz (1925-2013)
Dr. Basil I. Hirschowitz was a pioneer in the fields of gastroenterology (胃肠病学) and endoscopy, a medical operation in which a piece of equipment is put into a person’s body so that the parts inside can be seen. Over the course of his career, his goal was to improve visible techniques of the gastrointestinal tract, He formed successful partnerships to do just that.
Charles D. Kelman (1930-2004)
Dr. Charles D. Kelman advanced the treatment for cataracts (白内障). He developed breakthrough treatments that removed cataracts and brought the patients’ sight back. His new method of curing the eye disease changed the treatment of cataracts. He worked hard to improve the sight and lives of millions of people.
1. Which field do Dr. Spock’s books focus on?| A．Child care. | B．Patient care. | C．Gastroenterology. | D．Eye care. |
| A．They were both born in the 1920s. | B．They both invented new equipment. |
| C．They both studied cognitive behavior therapy. | D．They were both good at treating mental illness. |
| A．Benjamin Spock. | B．Aaron T. Beck. | C．Basil I. Hirschowitz. | D．Charles D. Kelman. |
【推荐1】The morning she left for Camp Kanawa, Maria awoke with an ache in her stomach. She had gone on plenty of parties. She'd even spent a whole weekend at Aunt Jolie and Uncle Ed's. So what happened to her？
No breakfast today, she thought, imagining the ache turning into throwing up and a horrible road trip after a full meal. As usual, Maria felt hungry as soon as the room smelled of French toast. On the other hand, maybe a good breakfast was exactly what she needed.
"There's my big camper!" said her mom. Then, she walked to the stove, placed two pieces of French toast on a plate and powdered sugar snowing down. "Just like you like it." At the meanwhile, Maria was already in position, armed with knife, fork, napkin and a full glass of milk.
"Get started while it's hot. Your father's coming down in a minute. I told him to shave. I don't want the beard﹣I mean, the bushy black beard. "
"Okay, okay," Maria's dad said with a smile. "Clean as a whistle. Just like you ordered."
"Really" Maria's mom shrugged.
"I think it's fashionable," Maria said.
"Well, your old man is fashionable," her dad said, moving his head the way he did when he wanted to look like a cool surfer man but looked more like an Egyptian robot." In fact, I was the most popular kid at my camp."
"For the record, it was a science camp," Maria's mother reminded her, looking her straight in the eyes." In all seriousness, Maria, popularity is not important and finding the people who like you for you-that's what matters."
"Your mom speaks the truth, sugar," said Maria's dad, wiping his thick beard with a napkin." Just be yourself. You'll enjoy it."
1. Why did not Maria want to have breakfast？| A．Because she was on a diet. |
| B．Because she never had breakfast. |
| C．Because the breakfast didn't taste good. |
| D．Because she was worried that she would be sick. |
| A．It was fashionable. |
| B．It was too thick. |
| C．It was beautiful. |
| D．It was too dirty. |
| A．To advise her to love science. |
| B．To invite her to join in the science camp. |
| C．To tell her that popularity is not important. |
| D．To prove her that old men enjoy a science camp. |
| A．A Good Breakfast. |
| B．Father's Thick Beard. |
| C．Importance of Popularity. |
| D．Family Talk About a Camp. |
【推荐2】China plans to launch 156 small satellites by 2025 toprovide Internet services in low signal areas and placeswith adverse natural environment, according toChinaAerospace Science and Industry Corporation(CASIC).
Due to environmental conditionsof deserts,mountains and seas, half of the world's population has noaccess to the Internet, and the information deficiencyhamperslocal development.
It will be China's first broadband Internet accesssystem with small satellites hovering in low orbit, whichwill also help meet the needs of commercial space development.
The project, named Hongyun, plans to send the firstsatellite by 2019, and launch four more by 2020. By theend of 2025, CASIC plans to have all of the 156 satellites in operation.
The Hongyun Proiect, which focuses on communication,remote sensing and navigation, can offer communicationand Internet services for China and less-developed 3countries with reduced latency. Meanwhile, the projectcan also benefit emergency communication, sensor data collection and remote control of unmanned equipment.
Currently, international maritime satellites are widely used in communications in mountainous areas and airplanes, but those satellites, 36, 000 kilometers abovethe Earth, have time and signal delay as well as high cost for providing services.
The small satellites sent by the Hongyun Project will hover in low orbits only hundreds of kilometers to 1, 000 kilometers above the Earth, and thus could improve the Internet access. However, the low orbit satellites may face challenges in power supply, as they need more energyto reduce the influence of air-resistance compared to highorbit satellites. Experiments are needed to determinewhether solar energy alone is enough.
1. According to the passage, ________________.| A．156satellites will be launched by the Hongyun Project by 2020 |
| B．international maritime satellites can cause signaldelay |
| C．The Hongyun Project may not encourage commercialspace development |
| D．low orbit satellites are currently used widely incommunications in mountainous areas |
| A．accelerates | B．determines |
| C．prevents | D．promotes |
| A．Communication and Navigation. | B．Remote sensing. |
| C．Data collection. | D．Solar energy. |
| A．provide more accurate data | B．improve the Internet access |
| C．reduce the effect of air-resistance | D．face more challenges |
【推荐3】Jo Usmar is a writer for Cosmopolitan and co-author of the lifestyle books. Here she picks her top reads.
Frankly in Love by David Yoon
There are some books I would never pick up if it weren' t for review purposes and Frankly in Love is one of therm. I bad heard of this book and seen it all over Goodreads.
Within the first few pages of this book, I was all in. I think part of what was so engaging is that it's from he viewpoint of Frank Li, a teen of high school.
Game of Stars by Sayantani Dasgupta
Just like any 12-year-old girl, Kiran is just tying to figure out who she is. Unlike other 12-year-old girls, however, she has to0 deal with titles like "princess and "demon slayer (魔鬼杀手)”. She happens to be a princess from the Kingdom Beyond, a world where gods and demons existed. Now it is up to her to save the kingdom and be the hero.
Abraham Lincoln:Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame-Smith
This is a remarkable book. The depth of the story went far beyond my expectations. The author paints a picture of Lincoln, a portrait (肖像) of strength, determination, and sacrifice in the face of personal and national disaster. Although some readers may find it rude to use a great leader of the United States in a fictional action book for entertainment, Grahame Smith tries to preserve an air of dignity and honor in the character of Lincoln.
1. What does the book Frankly in Love probably show to readers?| A．A world in a teen's eye. |
| B．The building of a new country. |
| C．The life of a famous politician. |
| D．Ways of becoming a top student. |
| A．Frankly in Love |
| B．Game of Stars |
| C．Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter |
| D．Cosmopolitan |
| A．It's about a romantic painter. |
| B．It is a collection of pictures. |
| C．It' s about a country leader. |
| D．It tells the true life of the author. |
