1 . How do you feel about exams? Is it the one thing you dread or an experience you relish because it’s your time to shine? Every year, many young people sit exams and whether they love or loathe them, most of them will face some anxiety in the lead up to the big day.

If you’re anxious about your exams, don’t worry, you’re not alone. It might seem like a stressful time when the pressure is onto pass that all-important test but take a deep breath and absorb some good advice from people who’ve been through the same experience as you.

Eating the right food can feed your brain and keep you alert. Nutritional therapist Kerry Torrens recommends making breakfast the most important meal of the day. She recommends eating energy-giving oats and eggs, which contain a nutrient called choline - thought to help cognitive performance and improve memory as we age. And don’t forget to drink lots of water to keep you hydrated - some research even suggests students who take water into the exam hall may even improve their grades.

One thing I know I always need is a good night’s sleep to help me work and think better the next day and that’s what’s recommended for anyone preparing for their exams. If you get good sleep your memory is better and that means you can retain the information you have revised. And it’s good to wind down before bedtime too - no watching TV or chatting on social media!

A good way to reduce your stress is to write down your anxieties. This is something that Lisa Artis from the Sleep Council recommends because it can ‘free your mind’. She also says sitting on your bed when you’re cramming is not a good idea because then you associate that place with stress. Revising for exams can also sometimes seem relentless, so it’s good to take breaks and reward yourself will a small treat, like a cake or a quick run around the block. There comes a point when your brain can’t absorb any more information so you’ll also need to know when to stop.

But if all this talk about revising and exams is still stressing you out, be assured that there are some people who will always be more on edge than you: your parents! They’re there to support you but they’ll be biting their fingernails, worrying about you and the final results. So maybe you need to give them some advice - chill out, everything will be ok!

1. which can be the best title for the text?

A．eating a balanced diet before exams

B．having a good sleep before exams

C．dealing with exam stress properly

D．never worry about my study, parents

2. what can be inferred from Paragraph 3?

A．we should make breakfast by ourselves instead of eating out

B．eating the night food can contribute to a longer life

C．we’d better drink some water while taking exams

D．Most of us usually think little of breakfast

3. Which is not as advisable way for an examinee according to the passage?

A．feeling at ease with your exam

B．revising on your bed before an exam

C．going out for a run in the neighborhood

D．turning to some students with the same experience

4. The underlined phrase “chill out” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to ______?

A．calm down

B．leave me alone

C．have a good sleep

D．take a deep breath

2 . 假如你是李华，前段时间不健康的生活习惯导致你出现了一些健康问题，你在采纳了伦敦好友Eric的建议后身体好多了。昨天，Eric又写信向你询问近况，请你给他写一封回信。
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3 . Cute ways to Tell Someone They Make You Happy

Many people have difficulty expressing their feeling.     1     Sometimes, you may feel like you have to wait for the right time and place to express yourself. And when you do that, you want it to be unforgettable. Using cute, creative ways to share your feelings is sure to leave a lasting impression.

Make a card

    2     Making a card for the other person is a creative way to go about doing this. You can write “Thank you” on the front of the card, and “for making me happy” on the inside of the card.

Make a happy meal

Cooking a meal for a friend or a loved one is a gesture that speaks for itself. While you’re both feasting on the meal, you can tell the other person that she makes you happy. If you’re not a good cook, ordering take-out may also work.     3    

Spell it out

Expressing feelings and communications are essential to keep a relationship strong and healthy.     4     Spelling it out in a cute way can convey your feelings. Leave your parnter a lipstick message on the bathroom mirror, spelling it out “You make me happy”. This little reminders are sure to get the message across and put a smile on your partner’s face.

Write a poem

Writing down your feelings and reading them to your loved one will keep you from stumbling over your words. Sit down with a pen and a piece of paper.     5     Even if your poem doesn’t flow, as long as you’re true to your feelings, it’s certain to get the attention of the other person.

A．Often expressing yourself by writing down your feelings is easier.

B．Telling someone that they make you happy is not always easy.

C．Write an article to convey your thoughts.

D．With everyday demands, you may forget to tell your partner your feelings.

E．Try to create a poem dedicated to this person.

F．Telling someone how you feel in person is always easy.

G．After all, it’s the thought that counts.

4 . 假设你是某中学高一（2）班班长李华，你们的外籍口语教师Nancy已完成教学任务，准备回澳大利亚。请你根据以下内容给Nancy写一封email，代表全班同学对她表示感谢。
主要内容：① Nancy总是组织很多课堂活动，让大家积极参与；
② 她经常说的 “Never say you can not”给大家留下了深刻的印象；
③ 她用“team spirit”来鼓励大家交流和分享；
④ 希望她再来到中国。
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Dear Nancy,

How time flies! By the time you are going back to Australia,

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Yours,

Li Hua

5 . Growing up, I understood one thing about my dad: He knew everything. I asked him questions and he gave me _________. When I moved out on my own, I usually called him when something broke and I needed to know how to _________ it.

But then, eventually, I _________ him less. I got married, and my husband had the _________ I was short of. I didn’t know when it happened, but our _________ when I called developed into six words. Me: “Hi, Dad.” Him: “Hi, sweetie. Here’s Mom.” There would be a(n) _________ if my mum wasn’t at home. I _________ loved my dad, but I wondered at times if maybe he had already _________ everything I needed to know.

Then, this past summer, my dad said that he once spent a summer in college building boats. “You did?” I asked. I thought I knew everything about my dad. However, I never knew this. I _________ that in the past 40 years, I had focused on myself only. I felt a deep sense of __________.

A few weeks later, I called my parents. Dad answered. “Hi, sweetie. Here’s Mom.,” he said.

__________ to know more about him, I said, “Wait, Dad. How are you?” We __________ talking about a new battery he’d bought for his boat. To anyone else, it would sound like a __________ conversation between a dad and his daughter. But to me, it was novel and a new __________. I spent the first part of my life needing to talk to my dad. Now I talk to him because I __________ to.

1.

A．reminders

B．reports

C．responses

D．reasons

2.

A．rent

B．view

C．use

D．fix

3.

A．knew

B．needed

C．missed

D．saw

4.

A．knowledge

B．resource

C．freedom

D．character

5.

A．arrangement

B．meeting

C．performance

D．conversation

6.

A．explanation

B．tension

C．silence

D．exchange

7.

A．certainly

B．usually

C．hardly

D．particularly

8.

A．acquired

B．shared

C．gathered

D．stressed

9.

A．proved

B．complained

C．guessed

D．realized

10.

A．shame

B．doubt

C．shock

D．pity

11.

A．Lucky

B．Eager

C．Ready

D．Happy

12.

A．aimed at

B．got through

C．stuck to

D．ended up

13.

A．normal

B．long

C．personal

D．serious

14.

A．advance

B．opportunity

C．beginning

D．agreement

15.

A．learn

B．want

C．promise

D．prepare

6 . How to Overcome Feeling of Guilt

Guilt can be a depressing feeling that prevents you from moving forward with your life.     1     However, this article will guide you through the process and help you move towards a positive future.

Identify what you feel guilty about. If you feel guilty about something, it is important to identify what you feel guilty about and why. Identifying the source of your guilt and why it makes you feel guilty can help you to determine if you are experiencing healthy or unhealthy guilt.     2    

Write about your feelings.     3     Start by writing down the reason that you feel guilty. If it was something you did or said to someone, describe what happened in as much detail as you can. Include in your description how this situation made you feel and why. What do you think that you should feel guilty about?

Apologize if necessary. Once you have understood your feelings, you can determine if you need to apologize for your actions.     4     It is important to take full responsibility for your actions in order to show your friend that you really do feel bad.

    5     Reaching out to others often helps the person who offers help as much as the person who receives it. Although you must understand that good deeds will not reverse your actions, they will help you move forward into a positive future.

A．Do a good deed.

B．Forgive yourself.

C．Sometimes we may feel guilty when we don’t need to feel guilty.

D．It may be difficult to stop the negative feelings and deal with your past actions.

E．Journaling about your guilt may help you to start to understand it and deal with it.

F．Either way, you will need to work through these feelings in order to overcome them.

G．Make sure that your apology is sincere and that you don’t make excuses for your actions.