1 . 24 Solar Terms: 5 things about Major Snow
Major Snow, the 21st solar term of the year, which falls on Dec 7 this year. During Major Snow, the snow becomes heavy and begins to accumulate on the ground. The temperature drops significantly. Here are 5 things you should know about Major Snow.
Snowy winter
The snow in North China may last a whole day, breaking tree branches and blocking the road. In the south, snowflakes fall and the world turns white. A proverb about the snow says, "A timely snow promises a good harvest".
The red plum blossoms (梅花) in contrast with the white snowy world is a feast for the eyes and have inspired many great poems. The plum blossom, which originated in China, is respected in Chinese culture for its bravery against severe winters.
Eating lamb
Lamb is a favorite food for Chinese people during Major Snow.
Making sausages
During Major Snow, people in southern China make sausages, an important part of preparation for the Spring Festival.
Preventing respiratory (呼吸道的) illness
During this period, Chinese people watch for outbreaks of respiratory illness, which can be prevented by wearing a warm scarf to protect the neck and properly drinking water.
A.Writing poems about snow |
B.Appreciating plum blossoms |
C.But you should not drink too much water at a time |
D.Drink as much water as you can whenever possible |
E.The best meat for this delicacy comes from the bottom of the pig |
F.As the snow covers the ground, the low winter temperature kills pests |
G.It promotes blood circulation and provides protection against the cold |
2 . “Your playful days are over,” my brother said to me when he knew I was going to be a Senior One student. Then he continued telling me that senior school life was boring because I had to do a large amount of homework every day. The subjects were much more difficult than those of junior school.
I stepped into the school gate with a nervous heart. However, I was surprised to find what I experienced there was completely different from what my brother had told me.
The teachers gave excellent lessons in their own special way. They talked with me in a natural and fair way, as if I was an adult. All of them are so knowledgeable (学识渊博) and they not only explained the contents of textbooks but also provided extra information from other sources. Every word they said in classes made me so excited and interested that I had a strong desire to take in as much as I could.
In fact, my playful days were not over at all in senior school. There were many kinds of activities I could take part in. For example, sports meetings, the art festival, English corner, outing and so on. Best of all, generally, students organized the activities rather than teachers. Through this process, I improved my leadership abilities and communication skills. I've become mature (成熟的). I am not a kid any more.
Now if anyone asks me: “Through your process of growing up, which part is most impressive up till now?” Well, the answer will absolutely be my “senior high school life”.
1. How did the writer feel when he started his senior high school?A.Very excited. | B.A little worried. |
C.Quite relaxed. | D.Embarrassed. |
A.Strict and organized. | B.Modest and hardworking. |
C.Learned and easy going. | D.Helpful and kind-hearted. |
A.Reading and writing skills. | B.The understanding of textbooks |
C.Leadership and social skills. | D.Doing housework. |
A.His senior school life is the most memorable. |
B.Senior school life was boring and tiring. |
C.He will no longer believe in his brother. |
D.The writer did well in all his subjects. |
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4 . Taking notes is a useful way for students to improve their learning. Good notes can help students finish their homework more quickly and get better grades in exams.
The most important thing you need to do before a class is to prepare for the lesson.
To remember the information as much as possible, you’d better review your notes within 24 hours after your class. And at the end of your notes for each class, write a summary(总结).
Try to do better in taking notes, and then it will help you study better!
A.Many students have good ways to take notes. |
B.Don’t write down every word the teacher says. |
C.You need to find a style of note-taking that works best for you. |
D.However, some students may not be sure how to take good notes. |
E.This will help you much better understand what you have learned. |
F.By doing this, you will be able to know what you are going to learn. |
G.Some students are used to taking down the key information in class. |
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