When I was in seventh grade, my parents paid a tutor(家庭教师) forty dollars a week for her coming to my house and helping me with math. It ended up raising my marks from fifty to fifty-five.
I had to admit it was mainly my fault. Maybe I should have concentrated my math from the beginning. But studying math was a tough thing. Sitting on a chair to work on confusing math problems for two hours was a slow and painful process. During the process, I would fidget(坐立不安) and have many trips to the refrigerator in an attempt to get off that chair for at least five minutes.
During math tests, my teachers would always stay by my desk. My teachers and friends would frequently ask the question after tests,” How’s your math this time?" So I became extremely afraid of math. While normal people of my age were scared of some insects and adventurous travels, I feared anything to do with numbers. The thought of a teacher picking on me in class made me feel scared. The red marks on the test paper were also terrifying.
My fear of math got worse in ninth grade. Every report card I received from my new math teacher Ms Robbins had the comment to encourage me, "I'm glad to do what I can to help you.” But I couldn't tell her the real reason why I didn't ask for help-I didn’t want to be considered stupid. Every question I had was, in my opinion at the time, something that the whole class had understood but I. So instead, I ended up not caring about anything related to math, without working hard on math at all. And I concluded everything would work out in the end
Eventually, my classmates and I took the final test that would lead to our graduation from middle school and stepping into high school. Days after the exam-- on a rainy summer morning, Ms. Robbins called me.
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With worry and uncertainty, I entered her office.
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After I took the courage to tell my parents the bad news, they were silent.
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2 . Every year, hundreds of hopeful students arrive in Washington, D. C., in order to compete in the National Spelling Bee, which has been held every year since 1925.
In the competition, students under 16 take turns trying to properly spell words. The champion is the only remaining student who does not make a mistake. American students are familiar with the competition because it is practiced in many schools throughout the country. The National Spelling Bee, however, is a much bigger setting and showcases only the best spellers from all parts of the nation. Winning the competition nowadays requires the ability to perform under much pressure against so many talented students in front of a large audience. A student who wins the event in the twenty-first century will experience a much different challenge than the first winner, Frank Neuhauser, did in 1925 when he defeated only nine other competitors.
Clearly, the 90 years of the National Spelling Bee’s existence proves the importance of spelling in the English language. However, struggles with spelling English words go back much more than 90 years. The charming thing about spelling correctly in English is that it is in many ways without rules. English language can absorb new words from other languages and in doing so make them “English” words. Because of this, the number of words in English is much higher than any other languages. Thus, spelling in many other languages has fewer words and fewer strange exceptions to rules. It turns out that a spelling bee in most other languages would be a waste of time. Why is that? Well, without so many exceptions to common vocabulary, there would be very few words that everyone didn’t already know.
1. How is today’s competition different from the first National Spelling Bee?| A．It produces more winners. | B．It draws more talented audience. |
| C．It attracts more competitors. | D．It tests more strange words. |
| A．To introduce the new rules of the competition. | B．To gather students from other countries. |
| C．To explain the difficulty in English spelling. | D．To show the strict rules of written English. |
| A．Unfavorable. | B．Supportive. | C．Responsible. | D．Doubtful. |
| A．Ways to win a Spelling Bee. | B．The most difficult language. |
| C．The best spellers. | D．A competition about spelling. |
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Being a successful student can’t be taken for granted (认为理所当然的). In many cases, you have to work hard to get there. Here are a few qualities (素质) you will need to achieve
First of all, you should know what kind of person you are. Look at your
Time management is a very important aspect of learning life. As a student, your everyday life tend to be very stressful and
Try
Sometimes you have to show that you are a good team player. When teachers give you tasks that must
The Chinese film “The Battle(战役) at Lake Changjin” tells the story of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army taking part
In the movie, the Chinese army men fought
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6 . Several studies suggest there are some very good reasons to think about ways to be kind and friendly plan out that type of behavior.
Oliver Curry is the research director at Kindlab, a non-profit organization.
But research shows that our bodies can also reward us for being kind. University of California Riverside psychology professor Sonja has tested this idea in many experiments over the past 20 years. In one experiment, she asked people to perform three acts of kindness for other individuals each week. She asked a different group to do three acts of self-kindness.
| A．Other research has shown that many people prize kindness over other values. |
| B．Research shows that kindness can be good for many species |
| C．These acts could be small, like opening a door for someone. |
| D．Its goal is to educate and urge people to choose kindness. |
| E．Research shows that acts of kindness can improve our health. |
| F．But it is not just emotional but also physical. |
| G．That is why we help strangers in need. |
7 . Regular jogging (慢跑) can reduce your risk of health problems. If you’re new to jogging, getting started can seem a little difficult.
Fuel your body 2 hours before jogging
Eat a healthy meal rich in fruit and vegetables before jogging.
Warm up for 5 minutes before jogging
It’s very important to warm up before you jog.
Most people think how far and how long you run has to do with patience and a strong will. However, having the proper running form plays an important role in jogging. To make the most of your jogging, remember to keep your head straight and your muscles relaxed, avoid lifting your knees too high, and touch the ground lightly with the middle of your foot.
Cool down after your jogging
After jogging, you can avoid strain on your heart and muscles by doing cool-down exercise. Finish your jog with 5～10 minutes of walking.
| A．Breathe regularly as you jog |
| B．Practise proper forms while jogging |
| C．Healthy food can give you enough energy |
| D．Then do some gentle stretches to relax your muscles |
| E．Spend at least 5 minutes doing a warm-up before jogging |
| F．However, if you plan ahead, you’ll see the benefits of jogging |
| G．You can try the following steps to form your healthy jogging habit |
My dad always told me that when I was two years old, I told everyone I met that I was going to be the next Michael Jordan. One day when I was six, he looked me straight in the eye, asking, “Are you willing to do any amount of work to become Michael Jordan?” I hesitated for a moment, feeling the weight of his words, but then smiled brightly and nodded.
“All right. ” He produced a sheet of paper and handed it to me, warning, “This will be one serious commitment. ” He gave me a pen and gestured for me to sign my signature at the bottom of the page.
The next morning I had completely forgotten about the paper until, at the crack of dawn, my father shook me awake.
“Get up. ” he ordered. “Basketball practice starts today. ”
I complained, unwillingly getting out of my warm bed and following my dad. We headed out to the driveway and he showed me an orange basketball. He threw it to me, and I clumsily grasped it with both bands. That morning, I practiced for three hours, the most tired I had been in those years. Already, I was beginning to regret my decision to be the female version of Michael Jordan.
The next morning my dad dragged me out in the driveway at the crack of dawn, once again. It was the same the next day, and the next day. I screamed that I would never touch a basketball again, but he took out my signed contract （合同） and waved it in my face, explaining that I couldn’t take back my words now.
Years passed and I began to accept basketball practice as just a fact of life. One day, at the age of 15, I finally reached my goal — my 10, 000 hours. That morning we practiced our usual three hours, and for once, I felt like I may have learned everything there was to know about basketball. At the end of our session （训练时期）, my dad hugged and congratulated me before handing me that orange basketball and saying. “It’s yours now.”
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That evening we had a party, with a huge basketball-shaped cake.
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Dad and I held the paper to the candle’s flame and watched it slowly burn.
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9 . A study session with friends can be an excellent way to learn. If you make it a regular event (e.g. weekly), a study session can help you to fully understand difficult material, prepare for exams, and finally earn strong grades. By making careful choices when you are forming the group, you can be sure your study session with friends will be successful.
• Teach one another. One of the most effective (有效的) ways to learn is actually to teach other people.
• Take quizzes. Another great aspect of working with a group is the ability to quiz one another.
• Share notes.
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• Create a routine (常规). If you can make some kind of routine within your study session, you are likely to be more productive.
| A．It may take a little time. |
| B．Answer each other’s questions. |
| C．Three or four heads are better than one! |
| D．Receive the challenge and give the answer. |
| E．You can simply ask each other questions out loud. |
| F．Time will tell that the first routine works well with your group. |
| G．Try giving each member a different task and take turns teaching each other. |
10 . When my father and I traveled to Paris, Notre Dame was our first stop. But when we arrived at Notre Dame, we saw a long line outside it. Even so, we didn’t want to
Immersed in the beautiful natural scenery, we wanted to take some
Trying to get the perfect shot, he kept changing the
At that point, I was so angry that I
Later, my father
| A．set out | B．miss out | C．put aside | D．come about |
| A．memorable | B．adorable | C．available | D．remarkable |
| A．marched | B．headed | C．limped | D．wandered |
| A．angel | B．eagle | C．angle | D．edge |
| A．signposts | B．laps | C．shots | D．films |
| A．shallow | B．visible | C．ridiculous | D．clear |
| A．attempted | B．planned | C．expected | D．hesitated |
| A．awkward | B．satisfied | C．indifferent | D．disgusting |
| A．purpose | B．target | C．agent | D．clerk |
| A．complained | B．claimed | C．explained | D．argue |
| A．forgivable | B．necessary | C．unusual | D．convenient |
| A．ignore | B．judge | C．cease | D．reject |
| A．negative | B．harmless | C．critical | D．genuine |
| A．Apparently | B．Luckily | C．Gradually | D．Eventually |
| A．banana | B．object | C．item | D．apple |
