1 . How to deal with your homework
Write it down.
Create a homework station. Find somewhere comfortable and quiet to do your homework.
Do homework as early as possible. Don’t leave homework to the last minute.
Treat yourself. You can easily get tired by sitting through an hour or two of homework without stopping. Once you finish homework for a subject, take a small break (no more than 15 minutes). Either taking a walk or finding something to eat will do. But do not turn on the TV, or you’ll never go back to your study.
A.Use your time wisely. |
B.Start as soon as you get home. |
C.Start with your hardest homework. |
D.Do not burn the midnight oil, either. |
E.Never do your homework in front of the TV. |
F.After short breaks, return to finish the rest of your homework. |
G.Keep a homework notebook where you record all your homework. |
2 . English is English, right? Not exactly. Although Americans share the same language as those in Great Britain, words that commonly mean one thing in America can mean something completely different in Britain. Here are some examples.
In the United States a bird is, well, an animal with feathers. In England, however, a bird is often used to describe a young female, similar to the way young women are referred to “chicks” in America. But be careful when you are calling your boss’ daughter a bird, because some Britons consider the word a negative expression.
Saying you need a new trainer in America means something quite different from it does in England. In the US, trainers are healthy and strong experts who can help you work out. However, in England, trainers are just another name for tennis shoes.
In America, the word “jumper” usually means a call to 911, as it can refer to a person who’s trying to jump from a bridge or building. The meaning couldn’t be more different in Great Britain, where “jumper” is the name given to a knit top, or, as it’s called in America:a sweater.
Telling a Londoner that you like to sleep with your comforter every night may cause some strange looks, unless you’re a baby. In the US, a comforter is a cover for bed that is filled with a soft material, but in England, a comforter is a word used to describe a baby’s pacifier (橡皮奶嘴).
In America, a casket, also called a coffin (棺材), clearly has a sad meaning. In Great Britain, on the other hand, a casket has a completely different meaning:it refers to a small box used to store jewelry or other valuable objects.
If a Londoner tells an American he locked something in his boot, the American may look at him strangely. In America, a boot is a type of footwear, while in England the word is used to refer to a trunk (后备箱) of a car.
1. If you call a young English female a bird, she would most probably ________.A.feel unhappy about it |
B.find it very interesting |
C.consider you are strange |
D.think you come from the US |
A.chick | B.trainer |
C.jumper | D.comforter |
A.has locked his car by accident |
B.needs to return to his car for something |
C.has dropped something into his footwear |
D.needs to open his casket to get some jewelry |
A.English is widely spoken in the world. |
B.British English has experienced many changes. |
C.American English is easier than British English. |
D.British English and American English have some differences. |
3 . Improving your communication skills
Developing better communication habits requires several important skills that work together with each other. Some of these skills involve the way you speak or hold your body, and others are more emotionally based on interpersonal(人际关系的) skills.
●Listening skills.
Clear communication starts with active listening. If you’re just focusing on how to express yourself, perhaps you are not listening or reacting to what others are bringing to the table.
●Empathy(共鸣) .
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Mastering nonverbal(非语言的) cues and signals can help prevent miscommunication and make those around you interested in signals. Pay attention to your facial expressions and body language when you are speaking with someone in a professional setting. Your nonverbal cues affect the first impression you make on someone. Maintaining eye contact, limiting hand gestures, and having good posture go a long way when meeting someone for the first time.
●Teamwork.
The ability to actively engage in team-building is vital to communication skills.
A.Appropriate facial expressions. |
B.Nonverbal communication skills. |
C.Different ways are applied to active communicating. |
D.Here are a few skills that good communicators possess. |
E.Effective communicators use a variety of listening styles. |
F.Besides, consistently (始终如一地)cooperating with coworkers is important, too. |
G.Being able to understand the feelings of those around you is essential to effective communicators. |
4 . Most people will rest and relax when they are old. They do not work. But Grandma Moses is different. She started a new job at the age of 70. She was born in a poor farmer’s family in 1860. Her parents named her Anna Mary Robertson. She married Thomas Moses in 1887. He was a farm worker.
It was 1930. Anna’ Mary Moses was 70, and was a grandmother. She began to paint pictures. She did paintings of country life. One day, her daughter took her paintings to a store in the town. Her paintings were put in the window. A man from New York saw the paintings in the window and bought them. And he wanted more!
The man liked Grandma Moses’s paintings. He wanted to help her. So he took her paintings to galleries(美术馆) in New York City. Otto Kallir had a famous gallery there. He liked the paintings by Grandma Moses. It was 1940 and Grandma Moses’ paintings were in Kallir’s gallery. She was 80 years old.
Grandma Moses suddenly became famous. Everyone wanted her paintings. So she painted more and more. She won many prizes for her paintings. She become famous in the United States and Europe. When she was 100 years old, the State of New York made her birthday “Grandma Moses’ Day”, After her 100th birthday, she painted 6 more paintings. She died at the age 101 and a lot of people thought she was amazing.
1. When did Grandma Moses start to paint pictures?A.At the age of 70. | B.In the year 1887. | C.In the year 1940. | D.At the age of 80. |
A.her daughter |
B.Otto Kallir’s gallery |
C.a man from New York |
D.the owner of a store in town |
A.When she was 70. |
B.When she was 1010 |
C.When she was 80. |
D.When she was 101. |
A.Grandma Moses’ Day |
B.Grandma Moses and Her Paintings |
C.Grandma Moses’ Family |
D.Grandma Moses and New York State |
5 . Many years ago, my dad was facing a serious heart condition. He was unable to work a steady job. He fell suddenly ill and had to be admitted to the hospital.
He wanted to do something to keep himself busy, so he decided to volunteer at the local children’s hospital. My dad loved kids. It was the perfect job for him. He ended up working with the seriously ill children. He would talk, play, and do arts with them.
One of his kids was a girl with a rare disease that paralyzed (瘫痪) her from the neck down. She couldn’t do anything, and she was very depressed. My dad decided to try to help her. He started visiting her in her room, bringing paints, brushes and paper. He stood the paper up, put the paintbrush in his mouth and began to paint. He didn’t use his hands at all. All the while he would tell her, “See, you can do anything you set your mind to.”
At the end of the day, she began to paint using her mouth, and she and my dad became friends. Soon after, the little girl was sent home because the doctors felt there was nothing else they could do for her. My dad also left the children’s hospital for a little while because he became ill. Some time later after my dad had recovered and returned to work, in came the little girl who had been paralyzed, only this time she was walking. She ran straight over to my dad and hugged him really tight. She gave him a picture she had done using her hands. At the bottom it read: “Thank you for helping me walk.”
My dad would cry every time he told us this story and so would we. He would say sometimes love is more powerful than doctors, and my dad – who died just a few months after the little girl gave him the picture – loved every single child in that hospital.
1. The author’s father worked at the local hospital to _______.A.ease his serious heart condition | B.realize his childhood dream |
C.earn money to pay for treatment | D.keep himself occupied and happy |
A.He showed her she could still do things. | B.He painted special pictures for her. |
C.He helped her practise walking. | D.He visited her and made a toy for her. |
A.eventually became a unique painter | B.gradually recovered and walked |
C.was sent home and never seen again | D.sent him a picture painted with her mouth |
A.A sick person should not focus on his disease. | B.Volunteering is a worthwhile thing to do. |
C.Love can sometimes bring great results. | D.It’s better to give than to receive. |
6 . There are a variety of free magazines that kids can receive in the mail. Kids love getting mail, so these magazines will bring double joy!
Animal Wellness Magazine
If your child loves animals, a free copy may provide him or her with hours of educational entertainment. This magazine is especially wonderful if you have a dog or a cat at home and want your child to learn about pet care.
Kids Discover Online
This is an excellent online resource (资源) where elementary school children can learn about different aspects of science and social studies topics. It gives you access (使用权) to 30 units with 200 topics.
National Geographic Kids
The content there is various. You can gain even more access by creating a free account. There are educational articles on dozens of countries around the world, as well as articles on animals, planets, and more. Aimed at children aged 8 to 14, this magazine is a great choice for learning and fun.
Sports Illustrated Kids
If you have children that are sports fans, look no further than the Sports Illustrated Kids. They can get analysis of recent games, forecasts about next season, and fun games. It’s all free, and your son or daughter will love getting to know the latest sports news.
1. Which will you choose if your son is fond of keeping a rabbit?A.National Geographic Kids. | B.Kids Discover Online. |
C.Animal Wellness Magazine. | D.Sports Illustrated Kids. |
A.It is a magazine designed for teens. |
B.It covers a variety of different topics. |
C.It is only meant for kids who like fun games. |
D.It helps kids know about over 200 countries. |
A.Kids who are big fans of physical exercise. |
B.Kids who are interested in insects. |
C.Kids who are curious about the universe. |
D.Kids who dream of being a weather forecaster. |
7 . People believe that climbing can do good to health. Where can you learn the skill of climbing then? If you think that you have to go to the mountains to learn how to climb, you’re wrong. Many Americans are learning to climb in city gyms. Here, people are learning on special climbing walls. The climbing wall goes straight up and has small holding places for hands and feet.
How do people climb the wall? To climb need special shoes and a harness around your chest to hold you. There are ropes tied to your harness. The ropes hold you in place so that you don’t fall. A beginner’s wall is usually about 15 feet high, and you climb straight up. There are small pieces of metal that stick out for you to stand on and hold on to. Sometimes it’s easy to see the new piece of metal. Sometimes, it’s not. The most difficult is to control your fear. It’s normal for humans to be afraid of falling, so it’s difficult not to feel fear. But when you move away from the wall, the harness and the ropes hold you, and you begin to feel safe. You move slowly until you reach the top.
Climbing attracts people because it’s good exercise for almost everyone. You use your whole body, especially your arms and legs. This sport gives your body a complete workout. When you climb, both your mind and your body can become stronger.
1. What can we infer from the passage?A.People are fairly interested in climbing nowadays. |
B.It is impossible to build up one’s body by climbing. |
C.People can only learn the skill of climbing outdoors. |
D.It is always easy to see holding places in climbing. |
A.to tie ropes to your harness | B.to control your fear |
C.to move away from the wall | D.to climb straight up |
A.Settlement. | B.Exercise. | C.Excitement. | D.Tiredness. |
A.A science book. | B.A research report. |
C.A sports magazine. | D.A sports history book. |
8 . Are you worried about moving up to Senior High school? It can be a new experience, but you shouldn’t worry. We’ve put together a guide on how to survive the first week.
You’re not alone!
Remember everybody else in your year is on the same boat. They may not realize it, but they’re just as nervous as you are. Moving to Senior High school is an opportunity, not a problem. Things are different and all you need to do is be polite and learn the new rules.
Teachers are ready to help!
If you’re unsure what to do or are worried about anything then you had better ask for help. Teachers are probably the best people to turn to as they’re experienced in helping new students. Some Senior High schools also have a “friends system”. If your school has this, then you will be paired with an older student. They will look out for you and help you if you have any problems or questions.
All change
There are lots of differences between Junior High school and Senior High school. You’ll have a homework diary or a student planner. You will have your lessons with different teachers in different rooms. You will have homework for different subjects on different days, so make sure you get organised. Make sure you have a copy of your school timetable written down so you know which rooms your classes are in and on which days you will have your different subjects.
Other points
If you’ve got an elder brother or sister at the school then ask them for advice.
Be yourself! It sounds simple, but people will know you much better if you just act naturally.
Having early nights makes a difference and you’ll find it easier to get up in the morning!
1. The new students turn to teachers first when having problems because_________.A.teachers won’t blame them as parents do |
B.teachers are good at helping solve problems |
C.teachers are equal to every student |
D.parents are too busy to help them |
A.You can act in a natural way. |
B.You should go to bed early enough. |
C.You must focus on dressing properly. |
D.You may ask your elder brother or sister for advice. |
A.To tell students the importance of learning. |
B.To warn students not to ignore friendship in Senior High school. |
C.To make a difference when moving up to Senior High school. |
D.To help new students to get used to the life in Senior High school. |
9 . Beijing will provide COVID-19 vaccinations for certain groups in nursing homes, including the elderly and caregivers, on a voluntary basis to prevent a renewed outbreak at nursing homes during autumn and winter, the local government said.
Those who will receive the vaccines include nursing home kitchen workers, security guards and cleaners, Beijing Daily reported on Friday.
Xing Yinli, director of Jingkangyuan, a nursing home in Fengtai district with about 290 elderly residents, said they have received the document recently and will strictly follow its guidance.
“It’s our top duty to strengthen prevention and control,” Xing said, adding they have been using methods such as keeping detailed records of resident contacts outside the nursing home, and encouraging online visits for family members.
As to vaccinations, she said they will ask for permission from residents, their family members and workers before giving vaccines.
In late October, Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province carried out an emergency COVID-19 vaccine program, allowing the public to ask for injections in advance, with key groups first. A similar program was also organized in Jiaxing, Ningbo and Yiwu in Zhejiang.
Nationwide, emergency use of home-grown COVID-19 vaccines was approved in June and launched in late July. China now has four coronavirus candidate vaccines in the third stage clinical trials (临床试验).
The document from Beijing also said nursing homes should conduct nucleic acid testing every month among kitchen workers and residents who leave the nursing homes to see a doctor. Tests will cover all people in nursing homes considered at high risk if new infections are reported in the city. Besides, routine disinfections should be strengthened in kitchens, storerooms and restrooms, it said. The document also recommended non-contact visits from family members.
1. Where can you probably find this article?A.In a newspaper. | B.In a fashion magazine. |
C.In a book review. | D.In a travel journal. |
A.China is providing vaccinations nationwide. |
B.The four candidate vaccines have finished clinical trails. |
C.China has taken the lead in coronavirus vaccines worldwide. |
D.China has made great progress in coronavirus vaccines. |
A.Nursing homes should conduct nucleic acid testing. |
B.Beijing nursing homes are to be provided with vaccines. |
C.Certain groups will have vaccines first in late June. |
D.Routine disinfections should be strengthened in kitchens. |
10 . In today’s society, every day we may face some kinds of stress and difficulties from work, schools or families. They can influence both our bodies and minds. So learning how to deal with stress is very important for keeping healthy. Well, how do we reduce stress? In my opinion, the best ways are exercising and getting close to nature.
As for exercising, you don’t have to go to a gym or spend much money on exercise. In fact, walking or riding to work, chasing (追逐) your kids and doing housework are all suitable for exercise .The second way of dealing with stress is to get close to nature. You can take many ways, including walking in the forests, climbing up mountains or working in the garden. Nature is very great and if you can get close to it, you can enjoy the smell and the sight of green plants, and then let your heart be delighted (快乐的).
Some of these activities may offer two advantages. For example, by working in your garden, not only can you get exercise, but also you can enjoy the beauty of your garden every day. So, take my advice and start now, if you are suffering (遭受) from some kinds of pressure in your work or study. Good luck!
1. Working in the garden makes you _______.A.get exercise | B.feel bored | C.have pressure |
A.do housework | B.ride to work | C.Both A and B |
A.认识 | B.减少 | C.预防 |
A.Stress is only bad for our bodies, not for our minds. |
B.Getting close to nature is one of the best ways of reducing stress. |
C.A gym is a good place to help people enjoy the smell and the sight of nature. |