2 . 假定你是李华，你的外国朋友Adam想来中国留学学习中文，但不知道出发前要做哪些准备，为此发邮件向你求助。请你给他回一封电子邮件, 内容包括：
1. 表示欢迎；
2. 给出建议；
3. 表达祝愿。
注意:
1. 写作词数应为 80 左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Adam,
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Yours,

Li Hua

3 . Do you want to be at the top of your class? Add these tips to your life and you should be on your way to being a top student!

    1     I cannot stress (强调) enough how important it is to pay attention to what your teacher is teaching you. Take part in class discussions if you have something worthwhile to add. Pay attention during class, especially during lectures.

Take notes in class. You don’t need to write down every word your teacher says but write down what he writes on the board, or any special fact you think you might need for a test.     2     This way it will help you learn more effectively by actually thinking about what you are writing.

Don’t skip school (逃学). You will be missing out on stuff (东西).     3     However, you will have more work because 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.

    4     If you have an “I don’t care about school or this class” attitude, then teachers will be less willing to offer you extra credit (学分). The same goes for lazy attitude. Have a respectful attitude to the teacher and other students. Try not to laugh when other students make a mistake.

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

A．Be prepared.

B．Write in your own words.

C．Staying organised will be helpful.

D．Keep a good attitude toward things.

E．There is no shame in needing some help.

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

G．Pay attention to everything the teacher says.

4 . How to prepare for an exam is a big question that you always ask yourself. Here are some tips that may help you.

Never fear or hate exam and be confident.

Some students study well but still may be much afraid of exams and due to this reason they get upset and won’t be able to get marks.    1    You have to be confident and it is of great help for you to gain success.

Prepare a good timetable.

Prepare a timetable before starting the study.    2    Difficult subjects can be given more time and easier ones less, but most importantly you should spare some time for rest.

Select a proper atmosphere for studying.

Studying atmosphere plays a very important role.    3    So pick a place where you feel comfortable. That is where you feel relaxed and can pay attention to what you are doing. Make sure that while you are studying a subject you are focusing on it only. So keep the books of other subjects away from your eyesight so that you won’t be upset about all the things you have to learn.

Make notes while studying.

This is a very important point. While studying, make small notes. The note should be short and clear to make the review easier.    4    Yet don’t try to cover everything in it.

    5    

On the night before exam you have to sleep well, at least 6 hours and not more than 8 hours. Remember this will have a great effect on your exam. And have your food as in your daily diet.

A．Sleep well and eat well.

B．So try to present answers in points.

C．This should include all the subjects.

D．Can anyone study well while others around are watching TV?

E．A good note shall include the most important points.

F．This will be of great use to your coming exams.

G．So leave all your fears and free your mind before starting the study.

5 . A pen has always been an important tool when we are taking exams. However, in the digital age, this traditional tool may become a thing of the past. Cambridge University in Britain is considering ending 800 years of written exams and allowing students to use laptops or iPads to take exams instead. The move comes after Cambridge teachers complained (抱怨) that students’ handwriting is becoming too hard to recognize. The fall in writing clearly depends on laptops in lessons and elsewhere.

As a result, more and more students with poor handwriting are being forced to return to university during the summer holidays to read their answers aloud to their teachers. However, some criticized (批评) the move, fearing the handwritten word would become a lost art.

Tracey Trussell, a handwriting expert, asked Cambridge to “make sure that students continue to write by hand, particularly in lessons”. She told The Telegraph that writing by hand could help students improve their memory and understand lessons better.

The move also draws the attention of Harvard professor Eric Mazur. He believes that the rise of mobile Internet use means that we live in an age in which we don’t need to remember anything.

So he encourages students to bring their laptops and mobile phones into exams. With them, students can “look up whatever they want, whenever they want” and be tested on their productive skills, rather than the ability of memory.

1. Why is Cambridge University considering ending written exams?

A．Because we are already in the digital age.

B．Because students’ handwriting is too poor.

C．Because traditional tools are out of date.

D．Because writing on laptops is faster.

2. What does the underlined part in the 2nd paragraph refer to?

A．The end of written exams.	B．Students’ returning to university.
C．The rise of mobile Internet use.	D．Bringing mobile phones into exams.

3. What is Tracey Trussell’s attitude to students writing by hand?

A．Unfavorable.	B．Uncaring.
C．Doubtful.	D．Supportive.

6 . Advice on how to help you beat test stress

Studying for your tests at school can sometimes make you feel a bit stressed or worried, so we’ve put together some top advice to help you feel calmer and more confident.

Don’t compare yourself to your friends. Everyone learns things differently and some people find things easier than others. Choose a revision plan that works best for you. If your friends are different, then that’s fine.    1    .

If you are feeling stressed, talk to someone. It could be a friend, a teacher or your family. Don’t feel like you’re letting people down by admitting you are feeling stressed.     2    . They will hopefully help you to feel better.

Try to take regular breaks during your revision. Taking your mind off things will help give your brain time to deal with all the information you are learning.     3    . You could go for a walk or even just close your eyes and relax for a few minutes.

    4    . It’s important to try to eat well and get lots of sleep during the lead-up to a test. If you don’t give your mind a rest or give your body the right energy, it might not work as well as it could.

Doing exercise really helps! Whether you are playing football, going for a walk or a run, dancing, or even just riding your bike, exercise can really help to take your mind off things.     5    .

A．Get plenty of sleep.

B．Look after your body.

C．You could even bring a friend to talk about the exam.

D．They will be happy you shared your feelings with them.

E．So close your books or get a drink from the kitchen.

F．It could help you stay focused and give you more energy.

G．What works well for one person might not work well for another.

7 . When someone asks me what my goals are for the coming year, I don’t usually know how to reply. Of course I, as most people do, want to see an improvement in my grades. This year, however, I’m hoping for something different.

Through the course of my school life, I’ve gradually developed a new understanding of the word “prioritization (优先次序)”. The first thing I wish to get in Senior 1 is the ability to manage my time better. I’ll surely become busier with the coming semester (学期), and proper organization is important. From school clubs to academic competitions, everything should be set up in a way that doesn’t influence my health, which leads me to my second goal.

My mother has always told me put my health first, so in the future, I hope to both physically and mentally healthy. A person can’t study without having the energy to do so. In order to stay energetic, they must put their health first, no matter how busy they are, or how much work they have to complete.

And finally, I hope that I won’t be discouraged (泄气的) by my failure and never give up on my dreams. I hope that I’ll have the courage to try new activities and clubs. I believe my final goal can apply to every student around the world. We should all respect one another’s likes and dislikes, and concentrate on each other’s advantages, not our disadvantages. Everyone should try to take part in all of life’s opportunities(机会).

Albert Einstein once said, “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance (平衡), you must keep moving.” In my case, it’s the other way around. In order to keep moving, I must keep my balance—the balance between studies and activities, efficiency (效率) and procrastination (拖延症), academics and health, passions and dislikes. The new journey is going to be a hard one, but if I set these goals, I believe I will make it through to the end.

1. During this school year, what does the author hopes to do?

A．Concentrate on improving her overall grades.	B．Join as many school clubs as possible.
C．Learn how to manage her time well.	D．Spend more time on outdoor activities.

2. According to the article, which of the following students should do?

A．Not be afraid of failing.	B．Always put their studies first.
C．Only do what they’re good at.	D．Make different kinds of friends.

3. What does the underlined word in the last paragraph mean?

A．A strong feeling of dislike	B．A strong feeling of love
C．A strong feeling of anger	D．A strong feeling of joy

4. What does the author plan to do?

A．Show what she likes about high school life.

B．Stress (强调) the importance of health to students.

C．Show how to balance our studies and activities.

D．Share her goals for the coming high school year.

8 . 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.