Do you find yourself studying the same page for 15 minutes? Are you thinking of a TV show while doing your homework?
Start by creating a space that’s quiet, and comfortable. Take away your smart phone, TV or something like that.
Physical health also plays a part in concentration. Healthy food, enough sleep, and regular exercise help your mind stay sharp. When stress gets in the way, you can try meditation(冥想).
American communication and creativity expert Sam Horn provides more tips for improving your “FOCUS”.
F=Five More Rule. When you think you can’t work anymore, just do five more minutes.
O=One “Think” at a time.
C=Conquer Procrastination(克服拖延症). Sometimes we don’t feel like concentrating, so we put off work. Just ask yourself, “Will it get easier later?” Then you will probably want to get it over with.
U=Use Your Hands as Blinkers. Cup your hands and only pay attention to what you are reading.
S=See As If for the First Time. Look at each moment like it is the first or last time you will see or experience it.
| A．Concentration can help you get ahead in life |
| B．It will help you relax and practice concentration |
| C．Instead, have everything you need at your desk |
| D．Stop dealing with lots of things at the same time in your head |
| E．If so, you may have a concentration problem |
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【推荐1】Jessi remembers that when she and Joey first started staying home alone, they weren’t allowed to open the door for anyone or invite any friends to their home. Now Jessi’s allowed to invite over any friend that her mum knows well.
Every family has different home alone rules. Here are some common rules:
“Closed door” policy(原则)
●Don’t open the door for anyone except a brother, sister or parent.
●Keep all doors locked, at all times.
Checking in
●When you get home, call your parents to let them know that everything’s OK.
Phone calls
●Only pick up the phone if it’s a parent, relative, or friend who your parents know.
●If you answer the phone and the person asks for a parent, just say that he or she is busy and can’t come to the phone. Never tell a stranger on the phone that you’re home alone!
Snacks
●If you feel nervous about using appliances like the oven(烤箱), you may have some snacks instead of cooking food yourself.
Visiting friends
Most children have a rule that no friends are allowed in the house when they re home alone. This may be no fun but in the end, is safe for everyone.
Staying inside
Your parents may want you to stay at home and not go anywhere—not even a friend’s house, park, or store.
No Internet
Many parents, including Jessi and Joey’s mum, ask their children to wait until a parent is home before going online.
These rules are very important. Follow them when you’re home alone.
1. Which of the following is TRUE according to the first paragraph?| A．Jessi could open the door for her mum’s friends. |
| B．Joey could open the door for his mum’s friends. |
| C．Joey can invite over any friend his mum knows well. |
| D．Jessi can invite over any friend her mum knows well. |
| A．Sorry, my mum is not home. | B．Sorry, you called the wrong number. |
| C．Sorry, my mum doesn’t want to talk to you. | D．Sorry, my mum is busy and can’t answer your phone. |
| A．工具 | B．电器 | C．家具 | D．药品 |
| A．at any time | B．at weekends |
| C．when a parent is home | D．when their parents are out |
| A．Home alone rules | B．Some fun family activities |
| C．How to invite a friend over | D．How to answer a phone call |
The American writer Sally Seamans tells young students some smart ways to find friends. Sally says finding friendship is just like planting a tree. You plant the seed and take care of it to make it grow.
First, you should choose a friend. What makes a Good friend? It is not because a person has money or good looks. A good friend should be kind and patient. For example, if you have a bad day, a good friend should listen to your complaints and do his or her best to help. To make a friend, you can not be too shy. You should make each other happy and share your lives. But things cannot always be happy. Even the best have fights. What should you do when you have a fight with your friend? You have to talk to him or her. When there is no one around, have an honest talk. If he or she doesn't want to talk, you could write a letter. There are three steps to being friends again:
Tell him or her how you are feeling say what your friend has done wrong, and explain why you did this or that. Remember that friendship is the most important thing in your life.
1. The word “patient” in the first paragraph means________.
| A．友好 | B．大方 |
| C．耐心 | D．热情 |
| A．find friends | B．plant trees |
| C．get happy | D．keep fit |
| A．be lovely and cool | B．be kind and patient |
| C．have lots of money | D．have good looks |
| A．buy a present for | B．never say a word to |
| C．have dinner with | D．write a letter to |
| A．Teenagers and friendship | B．The good friends around you |
| C．The trouble of growing up | D．The care and keeping of friends |
【推荐3】Earthquakes usually come without warning. What should you do if this happens to you? An earthquake is dangerous, but there are still things you can do to protect yourself.
Stay calm as the earth begins to shake. Your chances of survival in an earthquake go up if you can keep calm. Staying calm is not easy, but it can save your life.
If you are inside when the earthquake starts, get under a table or a bed. You need to have something strong around you to protect you from falling objects. Do not stand near walls and windows and stay out of the kitchen. The kitchen is dangerous because of many glass objects.
If you are outside, get to an open area as fast as you can. Stay away from buildings and trees. If you are in a car, pull over to a place where there are no trees or tall buildings and stay in the car. If you are close to the sea, try to get as far away from the water as possible. Earthquakes can cause huge waves (浪) that can really harm the people nearby.
When the earthquake is over, there is still plenty of danger. For example, a gas fire often comes with an earthquake. If you see a fire, quickly move outdoors to an open area.
Always remember to hope for the best but prepare for the worst.
1. What does the underlined word “survival” mean in Chinese?| A．坍塌 | B．废墟 | C．幸存 | D．失踪 |
| A．To get under a table. | B．To get under a bed. |
| C．To stay out of the kitchen. | D．To stand near walls or windows. |
| A．To stay away from buildings and trees. |
| B．To get as far away from the sea water as possible. |
| C．To run into your house quickly to take something valuable. |
| D．To drive your car to a place where there are no trees or tall buildings and stay in |
| A．An electronic fire. | B．A gas fire. | C．A forest fire. | D．A grass fire. |
Being successful is not easy. However, a study shows that successful people have similar habits. For example, starting a day right is very important to them.
Get up an hour early.
Getting up an hour early is a good way to start the day.
After brushing your teeth, drink a glass of water with lemon juice. Why? Health experts (专家) say that this drink can jump-start (推动) your body’s cells (细胞), and keep them moving throughout the day.
Don’t jump into social media (社交媒体) as soon as you wake up.
Exercise!
The middle of the day is a busy time for most people. By the end of the day, you may not have the time or energy to exercise. Exercising in the morning stops that from happening.
Isabel Smith, one of the experts, said, “
| A．You wake up in the morning. |
| B．All of us want to keep healthy. |
| C．Drink a glass of water with lemon juice. |
| D．Here are some good habits to start a day right. |
| E．Studies show that the morning is the best part of a day. |
| F．I think it is really necessary for people to drink enough clean water every day. |
| G．To feel better during the day, I tried the healthy morning exercise for a month. |
A person who is very polite to others is said to have good manners. Generally, such a person is respected by people around him. He shows care to others, and does his best to make them comfortable.
As the saying goes, “The first impression (印象) is the best impression.” When we meet a person for the first time, it’s that person’s manners that will impress us. The manners we learn as children stay with us throughout our lives. Good manners are the ones our parents and teachers teach us, and we can make them part of our personality. It’s very important to teach good manners to children when they are young so that they grow up to become polite and pleasant. Childhood is the best time to learn good manners.
Good manners cost us nothing but can help us get many things. They help us win friends and conquer our enemies. They can help make the world a happier place by reducing (减少) arguments and helping people avoid fights. Whether you’re in business, service or education and whatever kind of life you lead, good manners are helpful.
Everyone likes a person who speaks and acts politely and treats others respectfully. Such a person is always ready to understand and to help other people. He also forgets the wrong others do to him.
Value good manners, and teach them to your children from an early age.
1. People with good manners can make others feel ________.| A．polite | B．comfortable | C．helpful |
| A．parent | B．teacher | C．child |
| A．people with good manners never fight |
| B．people with good manners are welcome everywhere |
| C．people with good manners are often forgetful |
| A．征服 | B．击毙 | C．消灭 |
| A．When to Learn Good Manners |
| B．Good Manners and Children |
| C．Good Manners Are Important |
【推荐3】Have you noticed that some people succeed, while others may not? This is because some people own certain qualities while others don’t have. If you want to be successful, you should remember the following things.
The first thing you must remember is that in order to succeed, you must have a strong wish. If you do not expect to win, you will not try as hard as those who do expect to win. You also need to have a clear purpose and reason for doing something. If you do not have a purpose, you will not do your best to work hard and make sure that every de tail you have done is right.
Reading is another thing to remember, as it will help you learn about how other people have achieved success. If you want to learn how to set up a successful business, you should read books about some successful people who have achieved amazing success in their areas of business, such as Jerry Yang.
Another thing that helps people succeed is creativity—thinking about things differently and wondering how others will do the same thing. Think about some successful people you know. They might be successful with a little creativity, but the most successful people are the most creative ones.
Practicing is essential if you want to succeed because practice makes perfect. Practice every day for the job you are in, and by doing so, you will see yourself, your business and your self-confidence begin to grow. If you feel confident about what you do, this confidence will make other people believe in you more as well. Your workmates will be happy to work with you, and your boss will give you more important things to do.
Finally, if you succeed, you will get respect from people and do more for our world.
1. What does the writer think is the most important?| A．One’s boss and workmates | B．Wishes and purposes |
| C．Purposes and plans | D．Famous stories |
| A．Reading makes a full man. | B．Reading guides people to learn from him. |
| C．Reading makes people creative. | D．Reading makes people active. |
| A．Easy | B．Confident | C．Important | D．Difficult |
| A．We should be confident. | B．We should practice every day. |
| C．We should be happy. | D．We should make others believe us. |
| A．People We Learn from | B．The Road to Success |
| C．Ways to be Better | D．Qualities of Successful People |
