【推荐1】Are you shy? If you are, you are not alone. In fact, close to 50 percent of people are shy. Almost 80 percent of people feel shy at some point in their lives. These days, shyness is becoming more and more common. Now, scientists are trying to understand shyness.     1    

Is it possible to be born shy? Many scientists say yes. They say 15 to 20 percent of babies behave shyly. These babies are a little quieter and more watchful than other babies. Interestingly, these shy babies usually have shy parents.    2    

    3     Scientists at Harvard University studied shy children. They found that 66 percent of them had older brothers and sisters. As a result, they became shy. At the same time, children with no brothers or sisters may be shy as well. Growing up alone, they often play by themselves. They are not able to learn the same social skills as children from big families.

You may also be shy because of where you were born. When scientists studied shyness in different countries, they found surprising differences. In Japan, most people said they were shy. But in Israel, only one of three people said so. What explains the difference? One scientist says the Japanese and Israelis have different opinions of failure. In Japan, when people do not succeed, they feel bad about themselves.     4     In Israel, the opposite is true. Israelis often blame failure on outside reasons, such as family, teachers, friends, or bad luck.

For shy people, it can be difficult to make friends, speak in class, and even get a good job.     5     They suggest trying new things and practicing conversation. And don’t forget — if you are shy, you are not the only one.

根据材料内容，从下面五个选项中选出能填入文中空缺处的最佳选项，使文章意思通顺、内容完整。

A．As a result, scientists think that some shyness is genetic(遗传的).

B．But scientists say you can get over your shyness.

C．They blame(责怪) themselves for their failure.

D．They have some interesting ideas about why people are shy.

E．Family size might cause people to be shy as well.

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Presentation(展示) skills are important at school and in other areas of life.     1     Some don’t like it because they get nervous about public speaking. Here’s some advice to help you make presentations easier and more interesting.

Get organized

The best presentations are well planned and clearly organized. Think about topics(话题) and choose a proper one. In one topic, three or four main ideas will be fine. The beginning of your presentation should be interesting.     2    

Use photos or videos

Try to use photos or videos. These things make your performance more exciting and help you remember what you’re going to say.     3     The “star” of your presentation should be you, not your photos or videos.

Practice before your performance

You need to practice many times before the “big day”. Practice saying any unusual words. Then write the main ideas on small cards to help you remember.     4     Finally, you can record your performance or ask a friend to watch you and then make suggestions for improvements.

    5    

Always look at the people who watch your presentation. Stand up straight, but don’t stand still or move around much. Finally, be sure to thank your audience when you finish speaking. It’s a simple but good way to end any presentation.

A．For example, you can tell a short, funny story to make people laugh.

B．Connect with your audience(观众)

C．Practice in front of a mirror and time your presentation.

D．However, you shouldn’t use too many.

E．Some people don’t like giving presentations because they don’t know what to say.

【推荐3】Seeing is believing（相信）, but if our eyes don’t work, how can we see to believe? Today more and more kids wear glasses before going to middle school. Because they spend too much time watching TV or playing computer games without a rest. But we must do something to protect our eyes because they are important for us to see the world.

Love your eyes first. Every day, when we open our eyes, we can see the lovely smiles of friends and parents, and beautiful flowers and green trees. Without them, there is only darkness. It is like a house without any light. How important our eyes are!

Remember to rest your eyes. When you use the computer for an hour or two, it is time to stop to have a 30-minute rest. At school, you need to do eye exercises. Closing your eyes for resting is helpful, as well as looking at green trees or grass. In these ways, you will feel more comfortable（舒适的）. So do your eyes.

Have good habits. While writing homework and reading, it is important to keep a distance（距离）of 30 cm between your eyes and books. We should never rub（摩擦）our eyes with dirty fingers. Before and after swimming, use eye drops. Eat something healthy for eyes, such as carrots, fish and eggs.

1. According to the writer, why must we protect our eyes?

A．Because seeing is believing.

B．Because we love our eyes.

C．Because they are important for us to see the world.

D．Because we use them to watch TV or play computer games.

2. How many ways does the writer tell us to rest our eyes?

A．Two.

B．Three.

C．Four.

D．Five.

3. What can we learn from the passage?

A．Today more and more kids wear glasses before going to school.

B．It is good for your eyes to look at green trees or grass.

C．We should eat something healthy for eyes, like carrots, fish and meat.

D．When you use the computer, you must stop to have a 30-minute rest.

4. Which is the best title（标题）for this passage?

A．Seeing Is Believing.	B．Resting Our Eyes.
C．Having Good Habits.	D．Protecting Our Eyes.

【推荐1】Lots of students are worried after the exams. How to solve it?     1    

Don’t think about the exams. Try to keep in mind that once the exam is over, you can’t go back or change anything. Don’t ask your friends’ answers to the questions on their papers or look for the answers to the questions on the Internet.     2     These will make you even more worried.

See your mistakes as lessons to learn from.     3     Remember that the purpose (目的) of an exam is to make you know your strengths and weaknesses (优势和劣势) in your study.

Try relaxing yourself. Leave yourself alone for a few minutes and let all your worries go away during that time. Clear your mind from thinking about the exam by doing some interesting activities you enjoy. For example, if you feel relaxed when you watch a movie or read a book, do that.     4    

It’s normal to worry about your exams.     5     Now relax with something you enjoy and then start preparing early for your next exam.

A．Here’s some advice for you.

B．You can learn from your mistakes.

C．And don’t try to find out what grades you get.

D．Make sure to get the food ready on time.

E．But you can do something to make you feel better.

F．If you’re interested in sports, go outside and play some sports!

【推荐3】Dr. Know will try her best to help with all your problems.

Dear Doctor, I am a sixteen-year-old student and I’m experiencing lots of back pain and headaches. I’m not sure about the cause. Like some of my friends, I spend my evenings playing computer games and using the Internet. What’s more, I carry a heavy schoolbag to school every day. I’m just a common student, but these health problems are starting to worry me. What can I do? Adam

Dear Adam, I’m not able to tell you exactly (准确地) what’s wrong with you, but I can give you some advice. First of all, don’t spend too much time on your computer, and stop using it late at night. It’s important for teenagers to get enough sleep. Also, you get headaches from looking at the computer screen for a long time. If you sit on a chair for long, it can make your back sore, too. As for your schoolbag, it’s important to manage (管理) its weight. Take anything you don’t need out of your schoolbag. If possible, leave some books at school. I hope my advice is helpful. Anyway, I strongly recommend (推荐) you visit a local doctor for that. Dr. Know

根据材料内容选择最佳答案。
1. What’s wrong with Adam?

A．He has a headache.	B．He has a sore back.
C．He has a headache and back pain.	D．There’s nothing wrong with him.

2. How does Adam probably feel about his situation?

A．Angry.

B．Excited.

C．Happy.

D．Worried.

3. What is important for teenagers according to Dr. Know?

A．Getting good grades.	B．Having enough sleep.
C．Managing their weight.	D．Learning to ask for help.

4. Which of the following is Dr. Know’s advice for Adam?

A．To see a local doctor.	B．To leave all books at school.
C．To take some medicine.	D．To stop using his computer.

5. In which part of a newspaper may this text appear?

A．Science Study.	B．Sports News.
C．Teenagers’ Life.	D．Travel Stories.