1 . You may study differently from your friends, but your study habits are not wrong!
Kelly and Maria are best friends with a lot in common. They love doing things together, such as going to movies and concerts, shopping, or just sitting at a small cafe. Since they take a lot of the same school subjects, they would love to study together, but they find this impossible. Their working styles are so completely different that they can’t be in the same room when they are studying!
Kelly would like to study in a clean, open space, when Maria works best with books, papers and other things around her. Kelly prefers to study in a totally tranquil room, but Maria loves to play music or even have the TV on. Kelly can sit for hours without moving, and often gets all her homework done in one sitting. Maria, however, is always getting up, and says that she thinks best when she’s on the move.
You might be asking yourself: which way of studying gets better results? Many people think that a silent, tidy environment is the way to go, ________. Some study has even shown that outside noise and untidiness help some people focus (聚焦) their attention, because it makes them form a “wall” in their mind around what they are doing and improves their focus.
So, if you’re used to studying at a busy shopping center, don’t worry about it. If you work in total silence, that’s OK, too. According to Kelly’s and Maria’s study habits, we can know that the best way to study is the way that works for you. In their very different ways, both of them do well in school, and both finish their work within the required time as well.
1. Kelly and Maria are mentioned as an example in this passage to ________ .| A．discuss two different study habits |
| B．compare the differences in their hobbies |
| C．show the importance of a good study habit |
| D．express the writer’s worry about their friendship |
| A．and they have difficulty in study |
| B．and it can be true for most of them |
| C．but that is not always true |
| D．but nobody does study on this question |
| A．Noisy. | B．Clean. | C．Quiet. | D．Dirty. |
| A．Students who like to study in silence will be more successful. |
| B．Both study habits can help students improve their study. |
| C．Only a small number of students can study well in a noisy situation. |
| D．Friends with different study habits can do better by studying together. |
2 . Good study habits are important for all students. When you have good study habits, you will learn faster and have a good memory. It is useful to have a good memory. When someone says he has a good memory, it means that he keeps practicing by using it.
Do you usually study in the living room? This is not a good place for study because it is usually too noisy. You need to study in a quiet place, such as your bedroom. A quiet place will help you learn well. Before you begin to study, do not forget to clean your desk. I think it is necessary to put away your things. It helps you study well, too. Enough light is good for your study. You will feel tired easily if there is not enough light.
Of all the good study habits, one has developed: asking questions is the key. Just ask. No one knows everything, but we can always learn from others by asking questions. Another simple but helpful habit is to tell yourself what you are studying for. Put your dream grades on your desk. It means you will see and think about it every day.
When do you work best? Are you an early bird or a night owl (猫头鹰), or something in between? Find your most productive work time and then plan to study at the time. I believe you will make great progress in your study.
1. The living room is not a good place for study because ________.| A．it is too big | B．it is too small | C．it is too old | D．it is too noisy |
| A．When someone has a good memory, it means he can get good grades. |
| B．The bedroom is a good place for study. |
| C．You’d better put away your things on your desk before you begin to study. |
| D．Asking questions is the key way to study. |
| A．make us happy | B．develop a good study habit |
| C．tell us what we are studying for | D．help us relax |
| A．effective | B．interesting | C．boring | D．difficult |
| A．Study in the Bedroom | B．Good Study Habits Are Important |
| C．How to Study English | D．How to have a good memory |
3 . Homework should be done as soon as you get home from school. If you have after-school activities, the homework should be done first. At the same time, it is fine to allow for a snack (零食) break and also to allow for stretching (拉伸的) breaks.
Also, you should remember that it is your duty to do your homework. Next time, when you want to depend on Mom and Dad for help, please try to find the answer yourself, because you will learn much, much more that way.
When you have a question, especially something about a science or math, don’t always turn to your teacher! It is a good idea to try to find the answer yourself. If this doesn’t work, you can also look at the materials (材料) in the back of the book. They may guide you to the pages you should look at to help you understand the problem.
Finally, while doing homework, don’t think about or do other things. Keep working. Setting a time limit (制定限制) often helps with this. Different ages decide different amounts of time. 10—15 minutes is good for a child that’s aged 6—8. A time of 20—30 minutes is about eight for a child aged 9—12. Kids can keep studying for 30—45 minutes from the ages of 13 to 15. This, of course, depends on your abilities to pay attention and stay on tasks (任务).
1. According to the writer, you should ________ first after school.| A．take part in after-school activities | B．do your homework |
| C．have a a snack break | D．find the answer |
| A．remember your duty | B．depend on your parents for help |
| C．do your homework alone | D．have a snack break |
| A．going to see your teacher | B．sharing with your teacher |
| C．finding the answer with your teacher | D．asking your teacher for help |
| A．have stretching breaks | B．consider or do other things |
| C．look at the materials to help you | D．set a time limit |
| A．30—45 | B．20—30 | C．13 to 15 | D．10—15 |
4 . I moved here three years ago, and because of my business, I needed to fly both to China and the United States often. When I traveled alone, I felt lonely because I didn’t speak English well. I made a decision that I had to learn English well.
I came to Rita Colina’s class at the Chinese Community Center in Houston. Before the class, I always walked away when I met any foreigner. It’s completely different now. I try to communicate with Americans in English by myself. Now I like to talk to foreigners. Not only the life becomes more flexible, but also I really love to live here.
I learn English in four ways:
First of all, I listen to what the teacher teaches in class. Then I keep speaking during the class.
Second, I do my homework right away when I get home. I memorize at least five vocabulary words every day.
Third, I listen to American radio stations, and I watch the TV news and other American programs with my family every day. I ask them whatever I don’t know.
Finally, I go to American stores as often as possible so I will have more chances to learn more new words, and find any chance to talk to Americans in English.
Anyway, the most important thing is not to be afraid to open your mouth. It doesn’t matter even though you speak incorrectly. It’s the key, you know.
1. Which of the following statements about the writer is CORRECT?| A．She lives in Taiwan, China now. | B．She spoke English well before. |
| C．She traveled for business often. | D．She made a decision to work well. |
| A．Cheaper. | B．Dearer. | C．Busier. | D．Easier. |
| A．Keeping English diaries every day. | B．Memorizing vocabulary words. |
| C．Watching American TV programs. | D．Talking to Americans in English. |
| A．Don’t open your mouth. | B．Don’t make any mistakes. |
| C．Don’t talk with teachers. | D．Don’t be afraid to speak. |
| A．My English business | B．My English learning |
| C．My life in Taiwan | D．My trips to America |
5 . We did a survey about study in our school. 73% of the students prefer hands-on (动手的) projects while the rest think tests are better for learning. Here are four students’ ideas.
Hands-on projects require time and hard work to complete. It teaches kids not to put things off. Some kids might get bored and be less interested in studying for a test. Studying also doesn’t prepare you as much for the future, since jobs at times will have more difficult tasks than simply studying for a test. Also, completing a project is good for spending time with your friends or family. —Bruno With a hands-on project you can be creative while you learn. It’s also a lot more fun than sitting at a desk with flash cards, memorizing information they’ll forget about after the test. Besides, with a hands-on project you can learn more than you expected, like problem solving, creativity, and different ways of thinking. —David When people study, they remember what was in the book. If they know they have a test, they will most likely take notes on all the important information to help them with the test, so they will learn it better. —Alice I think kids learn better studying for tests. If you actually sit and study what you are supposed to learn, you will remember it. Hands-on projects might end up making a kid feel stressed if they are trying to finish on time, and if you are stressed, you might not learn as much. —Matt |
| A．73%. | B．50%. | C．27%. | D．100%. |
| A．They may be less interesting and more difficult. |
| B．They can make children learn to put off tasks. |
| C．They are much easier than studying for tests. |
| D．They may help children to improve friendship. |
| A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Four. | D．Five. |
| A．Students will focus on studying for tests better. |
| B．Students will be more creative while studying. |
| C．Students will be more active in and after class. |
| D．Students will forget the information after tests. |
| A．What’s better for learning, hands-on projects or tests? |
| B．We should focus on studying for tests. |
| C．We should focus on hands-on projects. |
| D．Hands-on projects are better than tests. |
6 . Good study habits(习惯) are important for all students. When you have good study habits, you’ll learn faster.
Do you usually study in the living room? This is not a good place for study because it is usually too noisy. You need to study in a quiet place, such as your bedroom. A quiet place will help you learn better.
Before you begin to study, do not forget to clean your desk. It helps you study well, too. Light is also important. You’ll feel tired easily if there is not enough light.
Of all the good study habits you can develop (养成), asking questions is the key. Just ask. No one knows everything, but we can always learn from each other by asking questions.
One easy but important habit is to tell yourself what you’re studying for. Put your target(目标) on the wall next to your bed or desk That means you’ll see and think about it every day.
When do you work best? Are you an early bird, a night owl (猫头鹰), or something in between? Find your most productive work time, and then plan to study at that time.
1. Why is the living room not a good place for study?| A．Because it is too quiet. | B．Because it is too small. |
| C．Because it is too noisy. | D．Because it doesn’t have the desk for study. |
| A．Clean the desk. | B．Put your story books away.; |
| C．Ask questions. | D．Develop study habits. |
| A．To make us happy. | B．To make our parents happy. |
| C．To make the wall beautiful. | D．To tell us what we are studying for. |
| A．有效的 | B．有趣的 | C．精彩的 | D．愉快的 |
| A．Study in the Bedroom | B．Good Study Habits Are Important |
| C．How to Study | D．Light Is Important |
7 . Do you know how to study better? Let me give you some advice about studying. First, don’t put off（延误）studying. Many students do that. They have to cram（临时死记硬背）the night before the exam. In fact you need good study habits and study a little every day. This way, you will prepare（准备）better for the exams. Second, plan rewards into your study time. For example, if you read 20 pages of the book, you can play one computer game. But only one. Third, stay in a quiet place and turn off your mobile phone. Then you can put your heart into your study. Last, believe it or not, sleeping is part of studying. It can help you learn better. Try to sleep more than eight hours a night. Take these pieces of advice, and you will study better.
1. What is a good study habit?| A．Not putting off studying. | B．Cramming the night before the exam. |
| C．Studying hard in your free time. | D．Not preparing for the exams. |
| A．Exercise after studying. | B．Do something you like. |
| C．Cram the night before exam. | D．Turn off your phone. |
| A．Only studying before exam. | B．Studying and watching TV at the same time. |
| C．Studying in a quiet place. | D．Talking with friends on the phone. |
| A．5 hours. | B．6 hours. | C．7 hours. | D．8 hours. |
| A．Cramming is more important than studying well. | B．Studying a little every day is good for your study. |
| C．Staying in a large place can help you study better. | D．Sleep less, and you’ll have more time to study. |
8 . Can you swim? Do you like swimming? Yes? Well, how can you learn to swim? I think the best way is to go into the water and learn. I’m afraid you’ll never learn to swim just by reading books about swimming or looking at others swimming. It’s the same with the English study. We must practice, practice and practice.
Listening and speaking are very important for beginners. The children in English-speaking countries first listen to others. Then they try to imitate and speak. We can listen to English programs on radio. You may just understand a few words. It doesn’t matter. Just be relaxed, try to catch every word.
Somebody may be a good listener. But he dares not speak. He’s afraid of making mistakes. You know we sometimes make mistakes when we speak Chinese. Don’t be afraid. We must be brave. If you really want to learn English well, you must try to speak with everyone so long as he knows English. Whether you know him or not is not important when there’s nobody to talk with, you can talk to yourself in English. It’s interesting and also a good way to practice your spoken English. Remember, the more you speak, the fewer mistakes you’ll make.
Reading and writing are more important for senior school students. First we must choose the books we’re interested in. A lot of reading will improve your language sense. This is the most important.
Keep writing English diaries. We can also write English articles. You may even post them to English magazines. Don’t be afraid of failure. Failure is the mother of success.
Easier said than done. Well, let’s do more practice from now on. I’m sure you’ll learn English well in this way.
1. You can learn to swim by ________.| A．reading books about it | B．looking at others swimming |
| C．having lessons on it | D．going into the river and learning |
| A．listening and speaking | B．reading and writing | C．A and B | D．swimming |
| A．Don’t make mistakes. | B．Study hard. |
| C．Try not to speak English. | D．Don’t be afraid. |
| A．Listening. | B．Speaking. | C．Reading and writing. | D．Learning. |
| A．by train | B．on the radio | C．every minute | D．now and then |
9 . Do you know how to learn English well? Here are some English study skills for you.
Listening
Listening is a great way to improve your pronunciation (发音) and intonation (语调). A beginner can start by listening to short stories for children because they are usually easy.
Reading
Reading is a good way to help you learn new words. And it will also help you learn English grammar. Children’s books are great for beginners.
Vocabulary
When you meet new words in the reading, write them down in your notebook. Then you can write down the meanings of the words to help you understand.
Grammar
Children’s books are great for learning grammar, too. From them, you can know how people use the basic grammar.
Speaking
When doing your reading exercises, read them aloud. You can also look for some articles on the Internet to read. Learning any language needs lots of practice. You don’t have to spend hours studying each day. Just forty minutes a day for four or five days a week will help you improve your English.
1. Students can improve pronunciation by ________.| A．listening | B．watching | C．writing | D．learning grammar |
| A．improve your pronunciation | B．improve your intonation |
| C．remember new words | D．learn grammar |
| A．look up words in the dictionary | B．write down new words they meet |
| C．look for new words on the Internet | D．read new words many times a day |
| A．Listening to short stories for children is good for beginners because they are interesting. |
| B．Spelling the new words you meet when reading can help you understand them. |
| C．Children’s books are good for the beginners to learn some simple grammar. |
| D．You can’t just spend forty minutes a day for four or five days a week in learning English. |
| A．Skills of Improving English | B．Ways to Study English Grammar |
| C．The Importance of Studying English | D．The Reasons for Studying English |
10 . When you are learning English, reading can be very helpful. When you read, you can not only learn some new words, but also you can learn how to use these English words. When you read, it gives you a good example for writing. Here are some good reading tips.
Try to read at the right level. Read something that you can (more or less) understand.
Try to increase the number of your new words. If there are four or five new words on a page, write them in your notebook. But you don’t have to write them while you are reading the passage. First, try to guess the meanings. When you finish the passage, try to remember them.
Try to read regularly（定期地）. For example, read for a short time once a day. Fifteen minutes every day is better than two hours every Sunday. Fix a time to read and keep to it. For example, you could read for fifteen minutes when you go to bed, or when you get up or at lunchtime.
Read what interests you. Choose a book or a magazine about a subject that you like, because you are going to spend time and money in reading it. You can also read newspapers. There are many English newspapers in China and there’s something interesting in them.
1. According to the passage, how many reading tips does the writer give us?| A．Three. | B．Four. | C．Five. | D．Six. |
| A．You should give up reading. |
| B．You should write then down at once. |
| C．You should guess the meaning at first. |
| D．You should look them up in a dictionary at once. |
| A．观察 | B．解决 | C．提高 | D．记忆 |
| A．Reading a lot can help you write better. |
| B．When you read, you can only learn some new words. |
| C．It is interesting for you to stop every three words to use a dictionary. |
| D．Try to read something that you can’t understand to make your English better. |
| A．what to read | B．reading is very helpful |
| C．when to read | D．how to make reading better |
