1 . Your joke never works? Or, being humorous is just too hard for you? Some even think that being funny is something people are born with, not to be earned.
Tell funny stories. Sometimes, the funniest thing you can do is to tell a funny story.
Make the end funny. When you try to surprise your friends with a funny story or joke, put the surprise at the end.
Keep a journal to record funny things. Not only will this help you remember funny stories to tell later, it will also train you to look for comedic moments in your own life.
| A．Go to a local comedy club. |
| B．Use your body language to be funny. |
| C．Sharing jokes is great at some point, too. |
| D．It might be difficult for you to make others laugh aloud. |
| E．Over time, this will help you have a better sense of humor. |
| F．However, the truth is that you can learn to be a funnier person. |
| G．This will make sure they don’t laugh until you’re finished with your sentence. |
2 . If you are always staying at home alone or busy with your work in the office. You are not likely to make friends. In order to make new friends, you are advised to go out and do something that will create opportunities for you to meet other people. Developing an interest, going to the concert, taking part in social events or doing sports in the gym is a good choice. You will find it much easier to make friends if you have the same hobbies or interests with others.
Be more confident about yourself. Everyone has advantages. It is important to build up confidence and show people your talents. In daily life, sometimes you are expected to talk about things you are good at. In fact, what people prefer to learn about most is your interests and hobbies.
Think of proper topics which will make a conversation go on smoothly. The latest news get to know something about fashion or listen to pop music. The more topics and opinions you share with others, the more friends you may take.
Be a good listener. Give people chances to talk about themselves or express their feelings. Don’t just keep focusing on yourself. Ask some questions to show that you are interested and expect your partners answers. If so, people will feel they are important in the conversation and will be willing to become your friends.
Make eye contact with others while talking to them. If not, people may think you are impolite to them or not interested in them. As a result, they may not show interest or respect to you either.
1. What is the main idea of the passage?| A．Why we make friends. | B．Several ways to make friends. |
| C．Who needs friends. | D．How to keep friendship lasting. |
| A．techniques | B．news | C．music | D．interests |
| A．A good listener can make people feel they are important. |
| B．A good listener, let’s people talk about themselves. |
| C．A good listener shows an interest in asking questions. |
| D．A good listener doesn’t control the conversation. |
3 . In today’s world, technology is a part of daily life. In order to keep civilization hand in hand with technological advances, and to understand the connected future they will have, children in schools have to be taught technical skills. But how can teachers integrate(使……融入)technology into their classroom? Here are a couple of ways.
Teach acceptance of connected learning. In the information age, it’s only right to teach kids how to jump at connected learning.
Use a video chat system to teleconference. The idea of pen pals can be strengthened by video chat systems.
Develop a class wiki or blog. In order to help get your students active in class lessons, you can use a blog or wiki to make them comment on lessons, topics and current events. Students should also be allowed to create new posts about news or their thoughts.
Create a podcast(播客)for your class. Technology is always about being seen.
| A．This includes using technology as a tool or a way to learn new concepts. |
| B．You can also upload videos to a private channel. |
| C．These systems can also be used to connect with students from other classroom that are far away. |
| D．This will show them how to solve complex math problems. |
| E．This is a great way to improve creative writing. |
| F．However, it’s wrong to think it’s only about being seen. |
| G．For example, you can teach children when it’s alright to connect and how to act when on camera. |
4 . Have you ever found yourself saying “I’ll never do that again”, only to find yourself doing the exact same thing just a short time later?
—Admit your mistakes.
Don’t blame (责备) anyone or anything else. Don’t try to hide your mistake. Admitting mistakes does not make you look weak.
—Ask yourself questions.
Even though you don’t want to face your mistakes, thinking about them carefully can be helpful. Ask yourself a few questions. What went wrong? What could I do better next time? What did I learn from this?
—Make a plan.
Keeping feeling sorry for your mistakes won’t help you.
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Sometimes people will point out your mistakes. Find someone who is wise and reliable and who is willing to listen to your explanations of what you’ve tried so far. If you can ask for advice from an expert, that couldn’t be better.
| A．Turn to other people. |
| B．If so, you’re not alone. |
| C．It actually makes you look strong. |
| D．Bad habits can lead to serious mistakes. |
| E．Consider your actions. |
| F．Write down your answers and you’ll see the situation more clearly. |
| G．It’s important to spend time thinking about how to do better in the future. |
Every year, thousands of students choose to study in another country for a semester, the summer, or a year.Studying overseas can be an exciting experience for many people.
Making the right choice
Once you decide to study overseas, you have to make some choices.To choose the right country or school.Ask yourself: Where do I want to go and why? How much do I want to pay?
Getting ready to go
Get your passport and visa early!
Once you are there
After the first few weeks overseas, many students will feel a little homesick.They may miss their family, friends, and familiar ways of doing things.
| A．Large number of students can't afford to study overseas. |
| B．You should improve your mother tongue before you go. |
| C．Why do it? |
| D．How long do I want to study overseas? |
| E．Remember that it takes time to get used to a new place, school, and culture. |
| F．You will see the world in a new way, and learn more about yourself. |
| G．Before you go, learn some of the language, and read about some common customs in your host country. |
6 . Maybe you often have arguments with your parents about clothes, homework, friends and many other personal things.
As a family member, you should find out what it really means when your parents fight. When your parents get upset with each other, they might cry or say things they don’t really mean. Most people lose their cool now and then, so if your parents are fighting, don’t worry too much about it.
If your parents’ fight really bothers you, you might find it hard to sleep or go to school.
Just remember that no family is perfect and arguments are common in every family.
| A．Parents may apologize and make up and the family gets back into its usual way. |
| B．But what’s going on when your parents fight with each other? |
| C．You should never argue with your parents. |
| D．Parents might fight about small things. |
| E．If this happens, try talking with one or both of your parents about their behavior. |
| F．Actually, it is natural for parents to disagree and argue every now and then. |
| G．Make efforts to find a good way to solve it. |
7 . The Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met) is one of the world’s largest and finest art museums. Following the suggested route will help you explore the museum.
The Temple of Dendur
This 2000-year-old building stood near the Nile River, surrounded by a wall that no longer exists. But you can still peek through the gateway. Whose “house” is this? It's not for people. It’s for gods. Can you identify them? They face out. A king faces in, bringing offerings.
MetSpeaks
Bringing together some of the most respected thinkers on a given subject, MetSpeaks features lectures, discussions, talks, films, and forums in which compelling voices explore timely issues that connect to the Met’s exhibitions and permanent collection. Program times, audiences, and topics vary.
Time to Sketch
Settle down for a few minutes, pick something in this gallery, and have fun drawing it. Enjoy the chance to look carefully as you create your own sketch. You’ll be surprised at how much more you notice, thanks to exploring art by sketching.
MetAccess
Make the Met yours! Choose from a variety of services and exciting programs that are offered to meet the needs of visitors with disabilities. Program times, audiences, and topics vary.
Ask for the Access Information brochure and Access Calendar at Information Desks, download the Access Calendar (PDF), or call 212-650-2010 or email access@metmuseum.org.
Admission Fee includes admission to the Main Building and same-week admission to the Cloisters museum and gardens.
| Recommended | Fee |
| Adults | $25 |
| Seniors (65 and older) | $17 |
| Students | $12 |
| Members (Join Now) | Free |
| Children under 12 (accompanied by an adult) | Free |
1. How much is recommended to pay for 4 adult and 2 student visitors?
| A．124 | B．111 | C．103 | D．99 |
| A．A high wall is surrounding the 2000-year-old building now. |
| B．The building is designed for Emperor to live in. |
| C．The Nile River witnessed the history of the building. |
| D．A king faces out, bringing offerings in the temple. |
| A．Issues connected with agricultural economy will be discussed in MetSpeaks. |
| B．Visitors can choose something in the gallery and have fun drawing it on the wall. |
| C．You can email access@metmuseum.org for more Admission information. |
| D．Disabled people will find various services and programs offered especially for them. |
8 . How to Avoid an Internet Addiction(上瘾)
While it may seem like everyone surfs the web these days, there is fine line between casually checking your social media pages and having a full blown Internet addiction. If you fear that you may lose interest in other aspects of your life because you prefer to be on the Internet, you may be on your way to an Internet addiction.
Admit you are at risk of an addiction.
More and more people in the world are becoming addicted to the Internet. You are not the only one with this problem and it is becoming more and more common and more and more well- known.
Set aside limited time for computer use.
Make sure not to turn it on too many times a week. If you have a laptop, make sure to put it somewhere that you can remember but not somewhere that you see every day. Try keeping the lid closed when you are not using it.
Call people instead of sending instant messages or texts.
If you are free on weekends, call friends and ask them to go outside. This will distract you from the computer.
Use an alarm clock or timer.
Before using your computer, decide on a time limit such as 30 minutes. Set the clock or timer and make sure that you get off the computer when the time is up. Alternatively create a shutdown timer shortcut on your desktop.
| A．Make a small list of what you want to do within that time. |
| B．Do not be embarrassed; find others with the same problem and help each other beat it. |
| C．Luckily, there are ways to avoid living your life in front of the computer. |
| D．This can be programmed to shut down your computer after the set time. |
| E．This will stop you from using the Internet so often or going on to another page. |
| F．When the computer is not looking at you, you are less likely to use it. |
| G．If you have a problem on weekdays, phone your friends or ask for help in person. |
9 . With schools close in the UK during the COVID-19 outbreak, most children must now be homeschooled. Parents have found themselves not only having to balance work and having the children at home but also having to try and teach them. How can you keep your children focused while learning?
Nicola Anderson--Head of Customer Support at the UK’s leading online tutoring service MyTutor, provides new, up-to-date tips to hearten parents at this difficult time and advises how they can structure their children’s days.
One is to keep to a regular timetable so it still feels like your child is taking part in the school day. Ms Anderson said: “Children of all ages do well on routine and boundaries; schools providethisin abundance and it will most children feel secure and happy if they can follow a similar timetable for their homeschooling.”
Another tip is to create an environment which is favorable to learning. She said:” The environment should be free from distractions and ideally near to an open window, to provide them with appropriate levels of fresh air and natural light. Some children find it comfortable and helpful to have quiet, instrumental music playing in the background to help them to focus, but this isn’t for everyone.”
Using technology to help with your child’s learning is also advised. Many schools are offering online classes and resources to help and companies are reducing or even not charging their fees during this time.
It is also important to keep physical exercise as a part of your routine. Joe Wicks, otherwise known as The Body Coach, has been keeping kids healthy with daily 10 minute workouts for children on his Youtube channel. Ms Anderson said:” It can be anything from running around the garden, walking the dog, a game of football or dancing around your living room!”
1. Who is the text intended for?| A．Student. | B．Teachers. |
| C．Coaches. | D．Parents. |
| A．Homeschooling. | B．Tutoring service. |
| C．A regular timetable. | D．Difficult time: |
| A．To allow children to adjust schedule freely. |
| B．To offer children peaceful study environment. |
| C．To recommend high-tech to online schools. |
| D．To combine routine with kids' mental health. |
| A．How to improve homeschooling efficiency. |
| B．How to obtain online learning resources. |
| C．How to study attentively at home. |
| D．How to design a proper schedule. |
10 . Most people want to find ways to travel inexpensively. The following are the secrets of traveling on the cheap.
Use cashback websites
According to travel blogger James Cave,using Topcashback.com puts more dollars in your account “Cashback websites like Topcashback .com give you back the commission(回扣) that they would normally get from referring you to a booking website” Cave explains. “
Consider house sitting
If you’re a pet owner, what do you do with your beloved pet?
World traveler Brian Corsetti says an often overlooked way to save money is to strike up a conversation with a local. Not only is it great to be friendly, but people who live in popular destinations know the best ways to find sales or inexpensive eats, which can help you avoid falling into tourist traps.
| A．Get to know the locals |
| B．Find the best way to travel |
| C．Instead of paying for expensive boarding fees |
| D．Together, it all adds up to big vacation savings |
| E．Because of so many super-inexpensive airlines |
| F．You could expect to save around $5 to $ 10 a night on a $100 nightly booking |
| G．For another one-of-a-kind experience abroad, consider sharing a meal via EatWith |
