When you spend three weeks reading a book, and a month later somebody asks you about it and you can’t remember anything you read. What’s your feeling? It makes you wonder why you wasted time on it.
There are some effective (有效的) ways to learn. And when I say “to learn effectively”, what I mean is to not just build up knowledge, but to be able to use that knowledge effectively. So I say, most of the courses people spend money on is not learning. Something is not truly learned until it changes you in some way.
●Memory is based on (基于) connections
One of my favorite online book clubs is Mentor Box. The club will send you books to read and study materials related (联系) to them. The materials can help you put what you’ve learnt into good use and make you remember things quickly.
You can do this on your own. When you read something useful, write down its connections with something in your life—how you can use the idea, how it can help with your problems, etc.
●Read in a right way
People believe they have to read everything, line by line, one after another. This is not true. When you buy a book, you’re not buying the words, you’re buying the useful ideas. The point of a book is the information that is important to you. What matters is the key idea. Once you’ve received that idea, there’s no reason to feel obligated to sit there and read the rest.
●Ask the right questions
Everything you read should be questioned. You can question the writer’s ideas, whether they’re explaining information correctly. When reading something you agree with, you can ask yourself, “Is it possible that this could be wrong?” Asking the right questions will decide the depth of your knowledge and understanding, not the ability to remember a lot of facts and numbers.
1. According to the writer, effective learning ________.| A．is spending a long time reading a book |
| B．helps you get a good feeling after reading |
| C．happens when knowledge changes you in some way |
| D．is the main purpose of the courses people spend money on |
| A．Joining our favorite online book club. | B．Always writing down somethings useful. |
| C．Studying the reading materials carefully. | D．Building connections between books and our life. |
| A．have critical spirit | B．remember the details well |
| C．find the information quickly | D．use the knowledge effectively |
| A．worried | B．forced | C．relaxed | D．surprised |
| A．How to Become A Better Learner | B．How to Remember Things Effectively |
| C．Ways of Building Connections in Your Life | D．The Importance of Asking the Right Questions |
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When you’re curious(好奇的) about something, and want to know more about it, you can use the way of asking questions．Asking questions is the first step to make discoveries and find interesting answers．The steps below can guide you during the research．
Step1 On a note card or piece of paper, write down the subject that you are interested in．Just get the main idea down．For example, you might write: Discover more about dinosaurs．
Step2 Next, stop and think for a moment about what you already know about your subject．List what you already know like the sentences below:
(1)Dinosaurs lived long before human beings appeareD．
(2)Dinosaurs lived on the earth for more than 150 million years．
(3)Some dinosaurs fed on(吃) plants, some on meat．
Step3 What can you do with what you want to learn? By asking questions．On your paper, start writing down questions about the dinosaurs as you think of them:
(1)What’s the best weather for dinosaurs to live in?
(2)How many kinds of dinosaurs are there?
(3)Have dinosaurs really disappeared?
Step4 Armed with your list of questions, you can now go to the nearest library or computer to begin your research．As you learn more about your subject, you’ll probably discover some new questions．For example, you might discover that dinosaurs disappeared about 65 million years ago．Why? What happened? Asking new questions can help you research your subject more widely．
If you always find something interesting to research, take time to organize(组织) your thinking by asking good questions．And remember learning more always brings more questions．
1. When you do some research, you should take the following steps:
(1)list what you want to know (2) choose a research subject
(3)list what you already know (4) discover new problems
| A．(4)(3)(2)(1) |
| B．(1)(4)(3)(2) |
| C．(2)(3)(1)(4) |
| D．(3)(2)(4)(1) |
| A．dinosaurs appeared after human beings |
| B．not all the dinosaurs fed on meat |
| C．dinosaurs lived on the earth for 65 million years |
| D．dinosaurs lived warm season |
| A．Putting your list of questions under your arm |
| B．Discussing your questions with your classmates |
| C．Writing down your list of questions |
| D．Taking your list of questions with you |
| A．Discovering Dinosaurs |
| B．Asking Good Questions |
| C．Finding Subjects |
| D．Learning Steps |
Tu’s name “Youyou”, came from the Classic of Poetry. The characters depict（描绘） the cheerful sounds deer make when calling for mates. Tu’s finding has saved millions’ lives during the 40 years. This also proves the value of her research product. The moment of joy and satisfaction when she discovered the artemisinin (青蒿素) in 1971 after all kinds of failures in experiments is eternal.
Tu has won some attention when she got the Lasker Award in 2011. But there is no way to compare her popularity back to the attention she is receiving today. She studied at the Peking University Health Science Center, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, from 1951 to 1955.
Let’s backtrack to 40 years ago. Tu finished the findings without using any advanced equipment, communication with outside world and papers to research. Nowadays, Chinese scientists have the passion to invent. As Premiere Li Keqiang mentioned in his letter, “Tu's winning the prize marks China's progress in scientific and technological field”.
Tu’s winning will help people come to realize that all those international publications, whether it is the Nobel Prize, SCI publishing, Nature, or Science, are all just gimmicks（花招） of measuring（衡量） tools. The sole key is to be oneself and try one’s best with confidence. There had been doubts about “whether there would be a Chinese national awarded the Nobel Prize.” This sort of doubts is unnecessary. The scientific awards are equal to all, as long as the research findings are good enough.
The fact that Tu has none of these three backgrounds also reminds us that science should be more accessible(易接近的) to all. One shall be able to become a scientist no matter what kind of background he or she comes from, as long as one devotes into scientific research. They work so hard to prove the wrong way so that the future researcher will be closer to the right one.
Artemisinin and science saved lived around the world. Tu saved the confidence of Chinese scientists, who will care less about whether a Chinese scientist be awarded the Nobel Prize in the future.
（Translated by Shen Chen and Joanna Law from Commentary 《屠呦呦获诺奖 让我们更自信更自省》, published on People's Daily, Oct.6, 2015）
1. What does the writer think science is?
| A．Winning the Nobel Prize |
| B．Promoting mankind’s health |
| C．Discovering the artemisinin |
| D．Making contribution to the country |
| A．无价的 | B．荣耀的 | C．永恒的 | D．成功的 |
①Tu is awarded the Nobel Prize.
②Tu was given the name “Youyou”, came from the Classic of Poetry.
③Tu got the Lasker Award in 2011.
④Tu studied at the Peking University Health Science Center.
⑤Tu discovered the artemisinin after all kinds of failures in experiments.
| A．①②③④⑤ | B．②④⑤③① |
| C．②③①⑤④ | D．②③④①⑤ |
| A．There would be a Chinese national awarded the Nobel Prize |
| B．We’d better have a name came from the Classic of Poetry |
| C．The artemisinin can reduce the death rate of malaria, minimize patients’ suffering and promote mankind’s health. |
| D．A scientist should devote into scientific research no matter what kind of background he or she comes from. |
【推荐3】The Internet can be a great place for us students to learn, play, chat with our friends, simply relax and so on. But just like the real world, the Internet can be dangerous for us. Here are some suggestions to teach us about using the Internet more safely.
*Suggest that we share our Internet experiences with our parents. Enjoy the Internet along with them.
*Tell our parents if we feel nervous about anything online, or leave the Internet.
*Be sure that we never let out our address, phone number, or other information, including where we study or where we like to play.
*Remember that we should never meet net friends alone. It is clear that the net friends may not be who they say they are.
*Know which activities online are good for us. If we don't know what activities are good or bad for us, please ask our own parents for help.
1. What does the writer try to teach us?| A．How to play well on the Internet. |
| B．How to use the Internet safely. |
| C．How to find news from the Internet. |
| D．How to leave the Internet. |
| A．never tell others | B．ask for help or leave it |
| C．share it with your friends | D．not get online any more |
| A．keep our information as a secret on the Internet |
| B．make as many net friends as possible |
| C．refuse online activities |
| D．believe every one on the net |
【推荐1】Perhaps you’ve already watched or heard about Readers, a TV show that has recently become popular. It invites different people to read aloud on stage, as well as tell the touching stories about them. They can read everything, like poems, novels and letters.
Many people are fans of the show and begin to enjoy reading aloud at home. Now the show gives people a special place to read across China. Reading pavilions (亭子) are now in cities like Shanghai, Hangzhou and Xi’an.
The pavilion is quite small. Only one person can come into it each time. There is a microphone in it and it records people’s voices. Everyone can read anything they like for three minutes in the pavilion. The show will later pick some of the readers and invite them to read on TV.
People of all ages have come and read in the pavilion. “Reading should be just like singing and talking,” said Dong Qing, the hostess of the show. “We can actually express our deep feelings through reading aloud.”
“Both the TV show and the pavilion are promoting reading among the public (公众),” reported China Youth Daily. Quite a lot of people are more and more interested in reading. In fact, this is also what our country is trying to do now.
1. What is in a reading pavilion?| A．A telephone. | B．A microphone. | C．A tape recorder. | D．A camera. |
| A．To help ordinary people become superstars. | B．To help the TV show pick possible readers. |
| C．To teach people how to read aloud. | D．To help people express their feelings freely. |
| A．推动 | B．抵制 | C．拒绝 | D．描述 |
| A．people must pay to record their voices in the pavilion |
| B．few people are interested in the reading pavilion |
| C．the TV shows aims to encourage more people to read aloud |
| D．everyone can read for ten minutes in the pavilion |
【推荐2】
| Children’s Library Comic books(漫画书), picture books and storybooks for children under 12. E-books with music and reading. More than 12,000 books to choose from. Do not eat or drink indoors. Keep quiet. Time: 8:30~18:00 (Weekdays only) Add: 26 Greenfield Street Tel: 204 942 6302 Website: www. childrenlibrary. com | Music Dream The biggest concert of the year. Wonderful classical/pop/folk/country music. Famous bands from twelve countries. Adults only. Time:19:30~23:30, October 25th Tickets: $20 Info Hotline: 204 986 7681 Call 204 888 4302 to book tickets Website: www. musicdream. com |
| Miss Qin’s Painting Studio A great place to learn how to paint! Have fun painting watercolors(水彩画) in a friendly environment. Cost: Adults $10 per class Children(6~15 years old) $ 8 per class Time: Tuesdays 6:30 p.m.~8:30 p.m. Saturdays 9:30 a.m.~11:30 a.m. Tel: 204 945 5831 Website: www. qinpainting. com | Basketball Gym Free for children over 14 on weekends. Sportswear, please. Coaches teach how to play basketball well. Wonderful matches every afternoon on weekends. Add: 226 Golden Road, City Stadium Time: Monday~Friday 6:30 a.m.~11:30 a.m. &7:00 p.m.~10:00 p.m. Saturday&Sunday 6:30 a.m.~10:30 a.m. Website: www. basketballdream. com |
1. Carol is interested in reading and she can call ________ for more information.
| A．204 888 4302 | B．204 942 6302 | C．204 986 7681 | D．204 945 5831 |
| A．It requires sportswear. | B．It has excellent coaches. |
| C．It offers music shows. | D．It’s free for children over 12. |
| A．$20. | B．$40. | C．$18. | D．$28. |
| A．8:00 a.m. on Saturday. | B．3:00 p.m. on Monday. |
| C．6:00 a.m. on Thursday. | D．5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. |
| A．a textbook | B．a guidebook | C．a storybook | D．a newspaper |
【推荐3】I’m Kim. As a fan of adventure(冒险) novels, not long ago, I read one called Submarine Adventure by Linda Dauphin and Vaya Dauphin.
In this time-travel adventure novel, twin(双胞胎的) brothers take a trip into the past and learn lessons about war and family.
Teenage twins Jake and Tom aren’t looking forward to their summer vacation because the family have moved to the countryside. Without video games to play, the twins decide to walk around the countryside. When they find a cave(洞穴), a stranger silently leads them inside. Suddenly, Jake and Tom find themselves nearly a hundred years in the past, on a waterfront(码头) during World War I (28 July 1914—11 November 1918). They’re taking part in the famous Gallipoli Campaign(加里波利战役). And it turns out to be the campaign which their great-great-grandfather fought in. Jake and Tom take action at once to protect their new friends in the submarine(潜水艇), and they learn life lessons.
The novel has become a popular children’s adventure book. Readers can find this novel fantastic. Kids will be lost in this book for a few hours and feel as if they’ve been on an adventure themselves.
In a word, this time-travel adventure novel is a truly good book.
根据短文内容，选择最佳选项。
1. When Jake and Tom move to the countryside, they feel ________.
| A．bored | B．afraid | C．excited | D．nervous |
| A．at home | B．when playing video games |
| C．in a cave | D．before moving to the countryside |
| A．1945; 1946 | B．1925; 1926 | C．1935; 1936 | D．1915; 1916 |
| A．Kim thinks the novel is kind of short. |
| B．Kim is interested in adventure stories. |
| C．Kim’s grandpa once took part in the Gallipoli Campaign. |
| D．Kim thinks it’s a waste of time reading Submarine Adventure. |
| A．a real story | B．a police report | C．a film review | D．a book review |
【推荐1】Winter Solstice (冬至) is one of the 24 solar terms (节气) in China which falls on December 22nd or 23rd. It is the very day in North Hemisphere（北半球）with the shortest day and the longest night all year round. Right after it, the daytime becomes increasingly longer and the coldest weather starts in the northern part of the globe. We Chinese always call it “jiaojiu”, which means once Winter Solstice comes, we will have to meet the coldest time ahead. So it is also regarded as the first day of winter.
Being a traditional holiday as well, Winter Solstice has a history of more than 2,500 years. It started from the Spring and Autumn Period, and became a big event in the Tang and Song Dynasties. On this day, farmers took a rest after a year of hard work. It was seen as an important time as the Spring Festival.
Nowadays, Winter Solstice is mainly celebrated in different eating customs. In the North, it is said: that Zhang Zhongjing, a great doctor of traditional Chinese medicine, made dumplings which were in the shape of ears with fillings of a medical purpose, in order to prevent people from frostbite (冻伤) on ears. In Southern China, however, people prefer sweet dumplings, rice balls and long noodles which carry their good wishes.
1. Winter Solstice is the time when ________.| A．the coldest weather starts in the north |
| B．the coldest weather starts in the south |
| C．people in the North Hemisphere have the longest day |
| D．people in the South Hemisphere have the longest night |
| A．Nearly 2, 500 years ago. | B．Over 2, 500 years ago. |
| C．In the Spring and Autumn Period. | D．In the Tang and Song Dynasties. |
| A．the celebration of a holiday |
| B．a doctor of traditional Chinese medicine |
| C．a Chinese solar term |
| D．some traditional Chinese food |
| A．NATURE | B．SPORT | C．CULTURE | D．HEALTH |
【推荐2】Do you have true friends? Do you want to know better between you and your friends? There are three different kinds of friends: “pest friends”, “guest friends”, and “best friends”.
The first kind of friend is simply acquaintances (熟人), and all you usually know about them is their names. You may meet this kind of friend at school, at work, or on the bus, but you don’t miss them when they’re not around. When this kind of friend does something bad, you don’t tell them. That is why they are called “pest friends”.
The second kind of friend could also be called “social partners”. They are closer than acquaintances, but not as close as true friends. You know their names, a little of what they like or dislike, and a little of their family histories; you usually have a few things in common, but you don’t talk about anything deep(深), such as your wishes or fears(害怕), and they don’t open up to you how they really feel.
The last kind of friend, the “best friend”, is the one you know the deepest. You’re like family, and know everything about each other. You have no problem staying at each other’s houses, and you share your deepest feelings and thoughts. They will correct you when you’re wrong, and though they may not be perfect(完美的), they at least will always care about you, and never do anything on purpose(故意地)to hurt you.
We all have our pest, guest, and best friends. We should value(重视) all friendships and remember, all best friends start out as just acquaintances.
1. If you and David are neighbors and classmates, and do things together, but don’t share your feelings, you are “________”.| A．pest friends | B．guest friends | C．best friends | D．not friends |
| A．how to make a best friend | B．how to learn from your best friends |
| C．what a “best friend” is | D．what a best friend can do for you |
| A．pest friends are important than guest friends |
| B．we miss our best friends when we’re not with them |
| C．a best friend hardly does something bad to you |
| D．a “pest friend” will never become your best friend |
A． | B． | C． | D． |
| A．Friendship | B．Love Your Friends | C．Three Types of Friends | D．My Friends |
【推荐3】As a kind of traditional Chinese dress, Mamianqun (horse face skirt) first appeared in the Song Dynasty and grew popular during the Ming and Qing dynasties. The two sides of Mamianqun are pleated (打褶的), and there is a smooth part in the middle, commonly known as “Mamian”.
Why is it called “Mamian”? In fact, “Mamian” is a kind of structure (结构) used for protection in the city wall system. However, all the books about Mamianqun only show that the smooth surface without pleats in the middle is called “Mamian”. But there is no further explanation of how Mamianqun got its name.
Mamianqun is colorful, mostly red and blue. Red means good luck and joy. According to Han customs, women usually wore red skirts during the celebrations of festivals. In the Qing Dynasty, blue was also common and popular, paired with black and yellow.
Mamianqun has different kinds of patterns with different meanings. For example, dragon and phoenix (凤凰) patterns show the love between a man and a woman or a beautiful marriage. Peony (牡丹) is a symbol of wealth and honor.
Recently, Mamianqun has become a popular form of skirt for hanfu fans. More and more modern fashion designers find ideas from Mamianqun. For example, some get ideas from the patterns. Some combine (结合) the styles of Mamianqun with T-shirts or blouses, which are more suitable for everyday wear. Even western fashion has been influenced by Mamianqun for many years.
1. According to Paragraph 1, “Mamian” refers to ______ of the skirt.| A．the two sides | B．the smooth material | C．the colorful patterns | D．the middle part |
| A．Red. | B．Blue. | C．Black. | D．Yellow. |
| A．Luck and joy. | B．Love or marriage. | C．Wealth and honor. | D．Health or beauty. |
① the colors ② the patterns ③ the sizes ④ the styles
| A．②④ | B．②③ | C．①③ | D．①④ |
| A．To show different styles of Mamianqun. | B．To encourage people to wear Mamianqun. |
| C．To introduce something about Mamianqun. | D．To tell people the importance of Mamianqun. |
【推荐1】I will never forget the tenth summer of childhood with my grandfather in western Norway at the mountain farm where my mother was born. As a boy, I always thought people simply bought whatever they need. Whether Grandfather know this, I don’t know. One day he said, ”Come, I have something for you.”
I followed him to a workroom. “You should have a toy boat. You can sail it at Storvassdal.” He said. Great, I thought,looking around for the boat. But there was none.
Grandfather pointed to a block of wood. “The boat is in there,” he said. Then he handed me some tools and showed me how to use them properly. “It’ll be a fine boat,and you’ll make it with your own hands,” he said,“No one can give you what you do for yourself.” The words rang in my head as I worked. Finished the boat. It wasn’t much to look at ,but I was pound. Then I sailed it at Storvassdal.
We had to return to America. “You cannot bring that boat home with you,” my mother said. We already had too much baggage. Feeling sad, I hid my boat under a big rock at Storvassdal.
I said good-bye to Grandfather, not knowing I would never see him again.
In 1964, I went to Storvassdal with my parents and my wife and children. To my surprise,for 34 years my treasure stayed here,waiting for my return. I felt we three were together again although my grandfather had died 22 years before.
I carved“1930”and“1964” on its side and put it back.
I returned to the lake in 1968,1971,1977 and 1988. Each time I had the boat and carved the year,my grandfather seemed near.
My last trip to Storvassdal was in 1991. I brought my granddaughters: Catherine,13; Claire,12. I hoped they would understand the importance of the little boat and its simple message. At Storvassdal, Claire said softly,“Grandpa,someday I’ll come back.” She added,“And I’ll bring my children.”
1. When did grandfather teach the writer to make a toy boat?| A．1988 | B．1977 | C．1930 | D．1964 |
| A．Boys should have a toy boat at childhood. |
| B．People can simply buy whatever they need. |
| C．Boys should learn to make a boat out of wood. |
| D．No one can give you what you do for yourself. |
| A．Mother,the boat and me | B．Grandfather,the boat and me |
| C．Catherine,Claire and me | D．Grandfather , Mother and me |
| A．The writer’s father was born in western Norway |
| B．The writer’s grandfather died in 1930 |
| C．The boat took me back to Norway four times |
| D．Claire understood the meaning of the boat |
| A．The Little Boat That Sailed Through Time |
| B．The Little Boat And My Wife |
| C．The Little Boat That Sailed At Storvassdal |
| D．The Little Boat And My Parents |
Every year on April 22, Earth Day is celebrated (庆祝) all over the world. It is a time to work towards keeping our earth clean. People plan projects to clean up the land, air and water.
U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson first thought of the idea for Earth Day in 1962 when he saw polluted rivers and cities covered with smoke. Senator Nelson needed to get support from Americans to clean up the earth. Finally, on April 22, 1970, 20 million Americans celebrated the first Earth Day! Now many countries around the world celebrate it, and so can you. How can you celebrate Earth Day? Here are a few ideas:
●Join a clean-up project-Clean up your street or a favorite beach.
●Save energy-Turn off the lights when you leave a room, and use public transportation.
● Use less water.
●Reduce (减少) / Reuse/ Recycle-Practice the three Rs: First, reduce how much you use. Then reuse or recycle what you can.
You can make a difference on Earth Day and every day!
1. When was the first Earth Day?| A．On April 22, 1970. | B．On April 22, 1962. | C．On April 22, 1771. | D．On April 22 every year. |
| A．The beautiful environment | B．Projects to clean up the land |
| C．Support from Americans | D．Seeing polluted rivers and cities covered with smoke |
| A．By using more cars. | B．By helping to clean up the land, air and water. |
| C．By polluting rivers and cities. | D．By taking fewer buses. |
| A．Americans celebrated the first Earth Day. | B．Three Rs mean reduce, reuse and recycle. |
| C．Now about 20 million people celebrate the Earth Day. | D．People celebrate Earth Day by helping to do some public cleaning. |
| A．Three Rs | B．A Clean-up Project | C．Celebrate Earth Day | D．Save Energy |
It was the early auturnn of my first year at a middle school, and my old school was far away. As a result, no one knew who I was. I was very lonely, and afraid to make friends with anyone.
Every time I heard the other students talking and laughing, I felt my heart break. I couldn't talk with anyone about my problems.
Then one day, my classmates were talking happily with their friends, but I was sitting at my desk unhappily as usual. At that moment, a boy entered the classroom. I didn't know who he was. He passed me and then turned back. He looked at me, with a smile.
Suddenly, I felt the touch of something bright and friendly. It made me feel happy and warm. That smile changed my life. I started to talk with other students and made friends. Day by day, I became closer to everyone in my class. The boy with the lucky smile has become my best friend now.
One day I asked him why he had smiled, but he couldn't remember doing so!
It doesn't matter because all the dark days have gone. I believe that the world is what you think it is. If you think it is lonely, you might always be alone. So smile at the world and it will smile back.
1. When did the writer get the gift?
| A．At the age of 16. |
| B．After making friends with the boy. |
| C．In the first year at a middle school. |
| D．After becoming closer to everyone in her class. |
| A．Because the writer's old school was far away. |
| B．Because the writer didn't know who the boy was. |
| C．Because the smile didn't mean anything to the boy. |
| D．Because the writer felt lonely and had no friends and it made her feel happy and warm. |
| A．She started to make friends. |
| B．She became the best friend of the boy |
| C．Her parents didn't worry about her any more. |
| D．She realized that she was lonely. |
| A．From her old school. | B．From her parents. |
| C．From herself. | D．From her class |
