2 . Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

A. regular       B. distracted       C. cram       D. employed       AB. typically       AC. stick AD. majority       BC. ineffective       BD. acquired       CD. repeatedly       ABC. prepared

Study habits of effective students

The key to becoming an effective student is learning how to study smarter, not harder. While some students are able to breeze through school with minimal effort, the vast     1     of successful students achieve their success by applying effective study habits. The following are some of the study habits     2     by successful students.

1.Don’t attempt to     3     all of your study into one period of time.

Ever find yourself up late at night spending more energy trying to keep your eyelids open than you are studying? If so, It’s time for a change. Successful students     4     divide their work over shorter periods of time. If you want to become a successful student, then you need to learn to be consistent in your studies and to have     5    , but shorter, study periods.

2.Plan when you’re going to study.

Successful students schedule specific times throughout the week when they are going to study--and then they     6     to their schedule. Even is you’re all caught up with studies, setting as idea period of time a few days a week to review your courses will help you develop habits that will enable you to succeed in your education in the long term.

3.Make sure you concentrate on your study

Everyone gets     7     by something. Maybe it’s the TV. Or maybe it’s your family. Or maybe it’s just too quiet. Some people actually study better with a little background noise. When you’re not paying attention while studying, you either lose your train of thought or are unable to focus--both of which will lead to very     8     studying. Before you start studying, find a place where you won’t be disturbed.

.4.Review your notes, schoolwork and other class materials over the weekend.

Successful students review what they’ve learned during the week over the weekend. This way they’ve well     9     to continue learning new concepts that build upon previous coursework and knowledge     10     the previous week.

We’re confident that if you develop the habits out in ed above, you’ll see a major improvement in your academic performance.

3 . Directions：Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

Job seekers should know the rules of labor market before they try to find a proper job. Most career organizations     1     three stages for graduates to follow the process of securing a suitable career: recognizing abilities, matching these to available jobs and presenting them well to possible employers.

Job seekers have to make a careful assessment of their abilities. One area of assessment should be of their     2     qualifications, which include special skills within their subject area. Graduates should also consider their own values and attitudes. An honest assessment of personal interests and abilities such as creative skills, or skills acquired from work experience, should also be given careful     3    .

The second stage is to study the opportunities which are available for employment. To do this, graduates can study job and     4     information in newspapers, or they can pay a visit to a careers office, write to friends or relatives who may already be     5     in a particular profession. After studying all the various     6    , they should be in a position to make informed comparisons between various careers.

Good personal     7     is essential in the search for a good career. Job application forms should be filled in carefully and correctly, without grammar of spelling errors. They should also prepare properly by finding out all they can about the possible employer. When     8     information is asked for, job seekers should describe their abilities and work experience in more depth, as well as     9     their own abilities with the employer’s needs, explain why they are interested in a career with the     10     company and try to show that they already know something about the company and its activities. Interviewees should try to give positive answers and not be afraid of asking questions about anything they are unsure about.