3 . 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

2. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

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.

3. We should put our dream grades on the desk to ________.

A．make us happy	B．develop a good study habit
C．tell us what we are studying for	D．help us relax

4. The underlined word “productive” in the last paragraph means ________ in English.

A．effective

B．interesting

C．boring

D．difficult

5. What is the best title for this passage?

A．Study in the Bedroom	B．Good Study Habits Are Important
C．How to Study English	D．How to have a good memory

4 . 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

2. In the second paragraph, the writer advises you to ________ while doing your homework.

A．remember your duty	B．depend on your parents for help
C．do your homework alone	D．have a snack break

3. The meaning of the underlined words is ________.

A．going to see your teacher	B．sharing with your teacher
C．finding the answer with your teacher	D．asking your teacher for help

4. While doing homework, you can’t ________.

A．have stretching breaks	B．consider or do other things
C．look at the materials to help you	D．set a time limit

5. According to the last part, as a junior high school student, you should keep studying for ______ minutes.

A．30—45

B．20—30

C．13 to 15

D．10—15

5 . 阅读短文及文后 A-E 选项, 选出可以填入 1 至 5 各题空白处的最佳选项。

You’ve been learning words since you were a tiny baby. At first, you learned them only by hearing other people talk. Now that you’re a reader, you have another way to learn words. What should you do when you come to a word and you think you don’t know what it means?     1    

Say it

First sound it out. Then say it to yourself.     2     . Sometimes you know a word in your head but you don’t know what it looks like in print. So if you match up what you know and what you read-you have the word!

Use context

If this doesn’t work, take the next step: look at the context—the other words and sentences around it. Read this sentence: When it rained, the dog looked for shelter in the doorway.     3     . Rain and in the doorway might give you helpful information.

    4    

If the context doesn’t help, look at the parts of the word. Does it have any parts you know? These can help you understand what it means. If you don’t know the meaning of miner, try looking at parts of the word. You might know that a mine is a place underground where people get coal and other valuable things. A lot of times, -er at the end of a word means “a person who does something”. So a miner might be someone who works in a mine.

Look it up

If the three steps above don’t work, you can look it up—     5     —either a book or online.

Nobody knows the meaning of every word, but good readers know how to understand words they don’t know.

A．Use word parts

B．It might sound like a word you know

C．You can find the word in a dictionary

D．Following some easy steps can help you

E．If the word shelter doesn’t look familiar, look at the words around it

7 . It’s important to do well in middle school. Do you want to be a great student? You’ll need to do something.     1    

Have all of your necessary things with you. School things like pens, pencils, textbooks and so on are necessary for you in the classroom. You won’t do well without them.     2    

Be active in class. This will show your teacher that you’re interested in the class.     3     If you are not clear, put up your hand and ask the teacher. This helps you learn.

Take lots of notes in class. What does a notebook do? Of course, it helps you study better.     4     If your teacher says something like, “this is important”, be sure to write down what he says next. Remember: just write down key words.

    5     when you come back home after school, you still have a lot of time. Spend some of this time studying and get into a habit. For example, do homework on weekdays after school from 6:00 to 7:00, and then another hour after dinner from 8:00 to 9:00.

A．Plan your time wisely.

B．Make a weekend study plan.

C．Follow the suggestions below.

D．So use it and write down the important things.

E．So make sure that you come to class prepared.

F．You can join in class activities with your classmates.

9 . 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.

2. What does the underlined phrase “more flexible” mean in the text?

A．Cheaper.

B．Dearer.

C．Busier.

D．Easier.

3. Which way of learning English is NOT mentioned in the text?

A．Keeping English diaries every day.	B．Memorizing vocabulary words.
C．Watching American TV programs.	D．Talking to Americans in English.

4. According to the text, what’s the key to learning 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.

5. Which can be the best title for the text?

A．My English business	B．My English learning
C．My life in Taiwan	D．My trips to America