1 . Everyone wants to perform well at school. Add these tips to your life and you should be on your way to being a top student!

    1    I cannot stress how important it is to pay attention to what your teacher is teaching you. Take part in class discussions if you have something worth adding. Pay attention during class.

Taking notes is important. You don’t need to write down every single word your teacher says but write down what he or she writes on the blackboard, or any special fact you think you might need for a test.    2       In this way, it will help you learn more effectively by thinking about what you are writing.

Don’t skip school. You will be missing courses.    3    However, you will have more work and you have missed lectures. Also, try not to be late for class. It’s most likely that your teacher won’t appreciate it and you will get yourself behind.

Keep a good attitude (态度) towards things. If you have an “ I don’t care about school or this class” attitude, then teachers will be less willing to help you with problems. The same goes for lazy attitude. Have a respectful attitude to the teacher and other students.     4    

Always ask questions.     5     If you don’t understand, ask someone. Read your textbook and notes, and then if that fails, ask a teacher, friend, classmate, parent, etc.

A．Be prepared.

B．Write in your own words.

C．Staying organized will be helpful.

D．Pay attention to what the teacher says.

E．It is true that you could make up the work.

F．There is no shame (羞愧)in needing some help.

G．Try not to laugh when other students make mistakes.

2 . 假如你是李华，你的美国好友Jane英语学得不好，对自己失去了信心，产生了厌学情绪。请给她发份电子邮件开导她。要点如下：
1. 没必要过于伤心；
2. 多和老师、朋友交流；
3. 多到户外运动；
4. 找到适合自己的学习方法。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Jane,
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3 . Some high school students think it useless to receive higher education. Therefore, they choose not to go to college. If you're one of them, think again. Here are some reasons why you should go to college and receive a good education there.

Schools and universities are the first places to get knowledge. We take that knowledge later on to build our careers after graduation. More knowledge will be gained after you start working, but without education, that job will not be within easy reach. Knowledge leads to knowledge.

While limited within the walls of the educational places, we openly explore other cultures of the world! We come to know that ours is not the only culture. Other cultures have valuable things to share, enriching our own. Education also makes us want to travel and exchange with various cultures, getting more experience.

When there's a recession in the economy（经济）, those who attended college will be more likely to find a new job than those who only finished high school and have a limited skills set. The more education you have, the more chances you will get to improve the quality of your life as you have a better job and earn a higher salary.

When you're skillful and knowledgeable, you gain access to people of similar backgrounds and tastes. It means a good education leads to excellent networking. Good networking can benefit you a lot in your later life.

A good education makes you a more interesting person. You can talk about ideas and events instead of just other people and what's on sale in stores. An educated person doesn't gossip（说闲话）, having a preference to discuss ideas and listen to what other people have to say.

1. What can we learn about college education from Paragraph 2?

A．It offers you a chance to study abroad.	B．It can allow you to gain more knowledge.
C．It can improve the quality of your daily life.	D．It encourages you to travel around the world.

2. What does the underlined word "recession" in Paragraph 4 probably mean?

A．change.

B．drop.

C．growth.

D．support.

3. How can one benefit from a good education ?

A．You can gossip about others’ affairs.	B．You are likely to study well at school.
C．You can work well with your coworkers.	D．You get to know excellent people with similar interests.

4. What is the main idea of the passage?

A．The benefits of attending college.	B．The exchange with other cultures.
C．The access to good networking.	D．The ways of college education.

4 . Starting high school is a great experience for any teenager. Whether you are coming from a middle school ( grades six through eight) or a junior high school (grades seven through nine) , there are many things about high school that are different from your old school environment.     1    

You will face being in a new school, making new friends in an unfamiliar class   and getting to know new teachers.These new teachers will usually have higher academic (学术的)level than your middle school teachers.     2     In return, they expect you to work hard and develop your skills. On top of all this, peer pressure（压力）to drink and smoke often increases in high school.     3    

Although there is a lot of pressure, it is nothing you cannot deal with. If you are feeling pressure to do something that you feel is wrong, talk to a friend, parent or counselor to find a solution.     4    

If you are not succeeding academically, find someone to help you. If you feel lonely, try to join a school club or group to make new friends.

    5     With time，you will come to be thankful for everything about your experience. On the point of starting your high school, are you ready?

A．You will experience many changes.

B．They want to help you get into college.

C．High school may seem discouraging(令人沮丧的)at first.

D．You can make friends at senior high school easily.

E．They are there to help you get into this great new time in your life.

F．High school is difficult for those who are not prepared well at first.

G．Besides, the pressure could also come from grades, loneliness and so on.

5 . Recently a growing number of foreign universities，such as the University of Cambridge，are accepting China’s gaokao results as one of their admission standards. Is the Chinese college entrance exam being recognized globally？Forum readers share their opinions：

Cecilia Zhang（China）

The gaokao is a really tough exam. If possible，it can be used as one of the indicators（指标）for foreign universities，in addition to other indicators，such as how well they speak the target language. The students，who perform well in the gaokao，also have the ability to successfully adapt to Western styles of education. I believe accepting the gaokao as an indicator is a win-win for Chinese students and overseas universities.

Wchao37（US）

In fact，gaokao is perhaps much more difficult than the SAT or ACT exams. You can get a perfect score of 1600 on the SAT but not in the gaokao，partly because the SAT is a machine-scored multiple-choice exam. Do you know anyone that has ever achieved a perfect score in the gaokao？

Harry01(UK)

Hundreds of students from China have entered universities in the UK using their gaokao scores, which requires that their knowledge of English be above a certain level. This measure has benefited specific groups of students from various backgrounds in China.

Mbursian (Canada)

In order to attend a university in an English-speaking country, a student needs to have an acceptable band score on the IELTS. Most importantly, students need an acceptable knowledge of the language spoken in any country they plan to study in. Now the Chinese gaokao is closer to meeting the requirements of different countries.

1. Who believes accepting the Chinese gaokao is a win-win?

A．Cecilia Zhang.

B．Wchao37.

C．Harry01.

D．Mbursian.

2. What is most important for Chinese students planning to study abroad?

A．The IELTS score.	B．Enough test preparation.
C．The Chinese gaokao score.	D．Knowledge of the native language.

3. What does the text intend to tell the readers?

A．The gaokao will replace other tests.

B．The gaokao is becoming globally accepted.

C．The gaokao is the most difficult of all tests.

D．The University of Cambridge made a good decision.

6 . Do you want to improve the way you study? Do you feel nervous before a test? Many students say that a lack of concentration (注意力) is their biggest problem. It seriously affects their ability to study, so do their test results. If so, use these tips to help you.
Study Techniques
You should always study in the same place. You shouldn’t sit in a position that you use for another purpose. For example, when you sit on a sofa to study, your brain will think it is time to relax. Don’t watch TV while you are studying. Experts warn that your concentration may be reduced by 50 percent if you attempt to study in this way. Always try to have a white wall in front of you, so there is nothing to distract (make less concentrated) you. Before sitting down to study, gather together all the equipment you need. Apart from your textbooks, pens, pencils and knives, make sure you have a dictionary. If your study desk or table is needed when you are not studying, store all your equipment in a box beside it.
Your eyes will become tired if you try to read a text which is on a flat surface. Position your book at an angle of 30 degrees.
Be realistic and don’t try to complete too much in one study period. Finish one thing before
beginning another. If you need a break, get up and walk around for a few minutes, but try not to telephone a friend or have something to eat.
Test-taking Skills
All your hard work will be for nothing if you are too nervous to take your test. Getting plenty
of rest is very important. This means do not study all night before your test! It is a better idea to have a long-term study plan. Try to make a timetable for your study which lasts for a few months.
Exercise is a great way to reduce pressure. Doing some form of exercise every day will also
improve your concentration. Eat healthy food too.
When you arrive in the examination room, find your seat and sit down. Breathe slowly and
deeply. Check the time on the clock during the test, but not too often. Above all, take no notice of everyone else and give the test paper your undivided attention.
1. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?

A．You should study in a different place every day, so you don’t get bored.

B．Your concentration will improve if you study and watch TV at the same time.

C．Check the time during the exam at a certain time.

D．Staying up all night and studying is tiring, but you will learn a lot using this method.

2. What does the underlined word “it” refer to in the 3rd paragraph?

A．Your study desk or table.	B．Your textbook.
C．Your dictionary.	D．The equipment you need.

3. What be inferred from the passage?

A．You shouldn’t look at everyone else during the test.

B．You will have enough energy to deal with your study and exams by eating healthy diet.

C．You’ll concentrate more if there is nothing to distract you.

D．If you feel tired during study, you can walk around for a few minutes.