Do you do team projects at school? I do a lot. I enjoy team projects because I like sharing ideas with other people. Of course, team activities aren’t always easy. You need to know how to work well together. Here are some suggestions to make team work easier.
 Know the goalsMake sure everyone understands the goal of the project. If you’re doing a class project, you need to check the teacher’s instructions carefully and ask questions whenever something isn’t clear. There’s a popular saying: If you don’t know where you’re going, you probably won’t get there. |
 Assign (指派) rolesEveryone should have a role in the team. For example, there should be a leader who helps everyone make decisions. There might be a note-taker who writes down the team’s ideas during meetings, and a time-keeper to control the time. There might also be a fact-checker or a group speaker. |
 Divide the workFor large projects, the work can be divided into smaller tasks. Then you can choose tasks that you do well or enjoy. Of course, you shouldn’t always do the same task. It’s good to try new things, even if they’re difficult! |
 Make a planAfter you divide the work, write down a plan on paper. You can use a calendar to help you. List all the tasks and think about when each one must be finished. It’s important for everyone to follow the plan. And if you can’t finish your part on time, tell the others as soon as possible. |
Try to be positive (积极的). Everything is easier when you’re enjoying yourself in the team.
1. How does the writer begin the text?| A．By telling a story. | B．By asking a question. |
| C．By showing a saying. | D．By sending a message. |
| A．Controlling the activity time. | B．Writing down the team’s ideas. |
| C．Making speeches for the team. | D．Helping the others make decisions. |
| A．Set a clear goal. | B．Work out a plan. |
| C．Decide everyone’s role. | D．Check the teacher’s examples. |
| A．Introduce the teacher’s instructions. | B．Give information about smaller tasks. |
| C．Explain the method to do team projects. | D．Describe the importance of creative ideas. |
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Goffin’s cockatoos, a kind of small parrot in Australasia, have been shown to have similar shape-identifying abilities to a human two-year-old. Though not known to use tools in the wild, the birds have been found skillful at tool use while kept in the cage. In a recent experiment, cockatoos were shown a box with a nut that they love to eat inside it. The clear front of the box had a “keyhole” in a geometric shape (几何图形), and the birds were given five differently shaped “keys” to choose from. Putting in the correct “key” would let out the nut.
In humans, babies can put a round shape in a round hole from around one year of age, but it will be another year before they are able to do the same with less symmetrical (对称) shapes. His ability to find that a shape will need to be turned in a specific (特定的) direction before it will match is an ability of higher level. In the experiment, Goffin’s cockatoos were able to choose the right tool for the job, in most situations, just by looking at keys alone. After trying and correcting mistakes again and again, the cockatoos did better than monkeys in similar tests. This may show that Goffin’s cockatoos do indeed have this special ability when moving objects in space, similar to two-year-old babies.
The next step, according to the researchers, is to try and work out whether the cockatoos depend total on seeing, or also use a sense of touch in making their shape choice.
1. How did the cockatoos get the food from the box in the experiment?| A．By following instructions. | B．By using a tool. |
| C．By turning the box around. | D．By looking at the keyhole. |
| A．Using a key to unlock a door. |
| B．Telling parrots from other birds. |
| C．Putting a basketball into its basket. |
| D．Grouping toys of different shapes. |
| A．How clear they are able to see. |
| B．How they touch moving objects. |
| C．Whether they are smarter in the experiments. |
| D．Whether they use a sense of touch in the passage. |
| A．Cockatoos: Skillful Sense User |
| B．Cockatoos: Clever Shape Readers |
| C．Cockatoos: Quick Mistake Checkers |
| D．Cockatoos: Intelligent Direction Learners |
First, it is very important to respect(尊敬) each other. If our neighbours try to know more about our life, what will we feel? He or she may also talk with others about our life. Do you want to live with him or her any more? The answer is “No”. We will feel very sad to have this kind of neighbour and move away quickly.
Next, a good neighbour is always ready to give us a hand when we need him or her. For example, if we are not at home, our good neighbours will watch our house for us.
Finally, a good neighbour should love the environment(环境). He or she never puts rubbish here and there. Good neighbours should keep the place clean, because the good environment can make us comfortable and happy.
I think we all should learn to be good neighbours, and I also hope everyone will have good neighbours and live a happy life.
1. We want to have nice neighbours because_____________.
| A．they can share food with us |
| B．they can tell interesting stories |
| C．they can make us feel happy |
| D．it is helpful to live with good neighbours |
| A．tired and sick | B．comfortable and happy |
| C．warm and free | D．strong and busy |
| A．He or she will try to know more about your life. |
| B．He or she will respect your life. |
| C．He or she will keep the place clean. |
| D．He or she will watch your house when you are not at home. |
| A．People are all good neighbours. |
| B．People all have good neighbours. |
| C．People should learn to be good neighbours. |
| D．People all know how to be good neighbours. |
| A．My neighbours |
| B．How to be good neighbours |
| C．What kind of neighbour is good |
| D．I have some good neighbours |
【推荐3】What are you holding in your hand while you are taking the exam? Right. A pen.
Though it is small, the pen has changed the history. It has improved the trade of countries, recorded events, carried news, and done far more work for human beings than any other tool.
Progress without it would have been almost impossible. The invention of the wheels, the introduction of steam engine (蒸汽机), the use of electricity, all these have changed the lives of millions of people, but the pen has done more. It has taken away mountains, and it has prepared the way for all progress and development of the society.
In the past the pen did all the work if you wanted to keep any writing. The lawyers took up their pens and wrote the law of the country from the days when paper was first used. The most famous letters in the world were written with a pen. It was with a pen that the greatest thinkers of all time wrote down their thoughts (思想).
The pen is very useful. We cannot sign (签字) a bill or write a letter or buy a house without our pen. An agreement is worthless till our name is written with a pen. The writers encourage the world with it. The students take their exams with it as well.
Our coming into the world is recorded with a pen. Before we have been at school, our name is written on the name list with a pen. We cannot be married till we have signed. A pen records (记录) the important events in our life.
Let us remember that we hold in our hand the most powerful tool that man owns. The pen is a magic tool. Whenever you use it, enjoy it.
1. What does the word “mountains” in the third paragraph refer to?| A．Something uses electricity. | B．Something about the steam engine. |
| C．Something stops the development of the society. | D．Something about the famous letters in the world. |
| A．Before thinkers’ thoughts were changed. | B．When paper was first used. |
| C．After babies recorded their birth. | D．When students went to school. |
a. Write books. b. Introduce paper.
c. Write the names. d. Record important things.
e. Invent tools.
| A．a, b, c | B．a, c, d | C．b, c, d | D．b, c, e |
| A．Nature. | B．Health. | C．Travel. | D．Culture. |
| A．The Makers of the Pen | B．The Differences of the Pen |
| C．The Users of the Pen | D．The Importance of the Pen |
【推荐1】Confidence is very important in daily life. It is helpful to develop a healthy attitude (态度). A study shows that people who are more confident are much happier. They can have more chance to make themselves successful. But how to be more confident? Here are some suggestions:
Speak loudly! When you are not confident, you can’t do well what you want to do. You speak in a voice so low that other people can hardly (几乎不) hear you. Try to speak loud enough so that (以便) people can hear you clearly. The high voice can help you become more confident.
Play sports! A strong body is a strong mind. Physical exercise makes you tired but completely relaxed. A strong body helps you be full of confidence.
Encourage yourself! Write down a list of things you did during the day to see how many things you have done well. Did you finish your homework? Did you tell a joke that made everybody laugh? Give yourself praise (赞扬) for the good things you’ve done.
Pick up a hobby! If you like singing, sing as much as you can. In some ways, a hobby can make you excellent. And it will make you happy and confident.
1. What does “It” mean in the first paragraph?| A．Attitude. | B．Confidence. | C．Happiness. | D．Success. |
| A．A hobby | B．Sports | C．Encouragement | D．Voice |
| A．Speak loudly! | B．Encourage yourself! | C．Keep a hobby! | D．Make progress! |
| A．Travel. | B．Exercise. | C．Hobbies. | D．Suggestions. |
【推荐2】Some people seem to be born happy. Nothing seems to get them down. However, some people seem to have everything going well but they still do not seem to be happy.
◆Listen to music
Music is good for people.
◆Have a pet
You may not have a pet of your own, but pets are so good at making people happy.
◆Stay fit and healthy
Try to keep fit and healthy by exercising every day.
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Often it is the small things that make people happy. Being kind and smiling at people in your daily life can make others happy, and at the same time, it will also build happiness for you.
| A．Be kind and smile |
| B．Be active and happy |
| C．Exercise can keep you happy. |
| D．There are different kinds of it. |
| E．Many reasons can explain why people like to have pets. |
| F．One thing is for sure that money cannot make a person happy. |
| G．No matter who you are, you can build happiness by doing the following things. |
I think our school days are the best and happiest days in our life. We should learn not to waste this wonderful period of time.
Be positive (积极的). Don’t say things are difficult or boring.
Study hard right now. Some students always say that they will study hard tomorrow. Actually, if we fall behind, it’s very difficult for us to catch up.
Ask for help. Sometimes although you listen to the teachers carefully, you still can’t get good grades. This may make you hate studying. If you need help, the most important thing you should know is that there’s nothing embarrassing about it. No one is expected to understand everything. And everyone needs other people’s help.
Keep fit.
Don’t be too disappointed if something goes wrong. Everyone fails in some tests, loses some matches or has some bad days. Don’t waste time worrying about the past.
| A．We should try not to let small things affect (影响) our mood. |
| B．Never put off till tomorrow what may be done today. |
| C．The first person you should turn to is your teacher. |
| D．We should be interested in the school life and school subjects. |
| E．We need to have a good breakfast so that we won’t be hungry in class. |
