·When and why were you in the reading-room?
·What did you notice there? (eg. students talking loudly, …)
·What is your opinion?
注意：(1) 短文须包括上述全部要点，应适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
(2) 词数：100左右。短文开头已给出（不计词数）。
Rules are important in our daily life. Following rules actually starts with very small acts, in the school reading room for example.
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— . I’ll have the same.
| A．No problem | B．Never mind | C．Sounds good | D．Take care |
| A．to nod | B．nodded | C．nodding | D．nod |
| A．must | B．can | C．may | D．need |
| A．will plan | B．planned | C．plans | D．has planned |
— That’s said than done.
| A．easy | B．easier | C．easily | D．easiest |
| A．不填 | B．an | C．a | D．the |
| A Some students are just crazy about computer games. People have to accept the fact that these machines are having a terrible effect on students’ reading ability. Students are no longer interested in reading these days. Instead, they just stare at the computer screen, pushing those buttons. They don’t have to use their brains or their memory. Obviously, these machines are the cause of so much underachievement in today’s society. | B Game developers worry about how to prevent people copying the games illegally. Some companies have been trying to make sure that everyone who plays the game is a legal user. For example, you might have to have an internet connection to play. This is a problem for some people if their internet connection isn’t reliable. So they would rather buy pirated versions (盗版) which don’t have these limits. |
| C I realize that a lot of these play-for-free games are designed to make money. You play for free, but once you’ve devoted time and effort to your game, you start paying real money to progress further into the game. With people spending lots of money on virtual (虚拟的) items, I can see why governments might want to make rules for games like these. | D A lot of games are attractive because the virtual world is fairer than the real world. Your success isn’t determined by your age, social position or education. Besides, the sense of being together in the gaming world is really strong. Therefore, people should stop blaming these games and start thinking about how we can bring the good things of gaming into our real lives. |
9 . Four Best Online English Courses
Udemy: English for Beginners
This 77-hour course is among the bestselling courses. The design based on real need makes it easy to adapt to even the busiest schedules. It opens to students with no knowledge of the language. Learners will become good enough to speak clearly and confidently and understand the language well enough to follow movies and TV.
Price: $109
Time to complete: 20 weeks
Coursera: English for Career Development
Coursera is supported by the US Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs’ office of English learning. Coursera teaches English for business skills like job searching, resumes and interviewing. Learners can start at any time.
Price: $100
Time to complete: 40 weeks
Alison: English for Career Development
This self-paced (自定进度的) course takes a unique approach to teaching business English. English language learners learn the basics of searching, applying, and interviewing for jobs in the United States. Though all parts of the course are free, certification costs $30 and is available only to those who receive 80 percent or higher on their assessments (认证).
Price: Free
Time to complete: Self-paced
Perfectly Spoken: English for Daily Use
This course helps non-locals with the kinds of English used on the street and on vacation. It covers common expressions, such as what to say when meeting and greeting people, and how to express feelings. The course includes the language used when traveling, ordering at a restaurant, and during the United Kingdom holidays.
Price: $90
Time to complete: 36 weeks
1. How much should learners pay for Udemy?| A．$30. | B．$90. | C．$100. | D．$109. |
| A．They are free of charge. |
| B．They must be finished in 40 weeks. |
| C．They focus on business English. |
| D．They are suitable for pupils. |
| A．Perfectly Spoken. | B．Coursera. | C．Alison. | D．Udemy. |
10 . Most of us are filled with regrets. We wish we did things differently. If we could go back in time and change our actions or reactions, we would. But the truth is, what’s gone is gone.
What we have is the present moment and the good news is that it is never too late to change. So, stop complaining and asking, “How do I change for the better?”
(1).Train your brain to be optimistic.
Everything that life throws at us is not in our control.
(2).
We are constantly progressing and there should never be an end to learning. Being lifelong learners opens us up to so many possibilities. It makes life exciting and lets us look beyond our preconceived (预想的) ideas.
(3). Treat people with respect.
(4). Learn to forgive.
How do you forgive someone for wronging you? It takes great effort and courage to do so but it is important because if you don’t, you will just be holding on to too much anger and hurt which affect your mental health.
| A．Make progress. |
| B．Be open to learning. |
| C．So it makes us feel depressed. |
| D．But we can control our thoughts, attitudes and reactions. |
| E．So, set yourself free and learn to forgive-you will be glad you did. |
| F．Treating people with respect sows the seeds of a healthy relationship. |
| G．Here are 4 little things to help you become a better version of yourself. |
