1 . 假定你是李华，你的好友英国交换生Eric对学习中国成语（Chinese idioms）有兴趣但又感到困难。请你用英文给他写一封邮件，提出学习建议。内容包括：
1.写信目的；
2.提出建议；
3.表达祝愿。
注意：1.短文词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Eric,
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Yours,

Li Hua

3 . Habit is a behaviour you do regularly (有规律的). As a professor who studies how to help students become better readers and writers, I can tell you that research shows habits have a loop (循环). Here are the things you need to make a studying loop:

●A set time to study every day.

●A cue (提示) to start studying.

●An environment that helps you stick to your studying routine (常规).

●A prize for studying.

When you do things at the same time every day, it is easier to remember to do them. To determine how much time you should set aside each day to study, multiply (乘) your grade level by 10 minutes. That means if you’re in third grade, you would plan to spend about 30 minutes per day studying. Spending more time than that on a regular basis can cause stress, anxiety and possibly destroy healthy sleep habits.

Studying at the same time every day is one cue. but you may need something more specific when first forming your habit. This can be a calendar reminder you set on your phone. or something as simple as a card with the word “study” printed on the front.

To help yourself study, you need a place set up for work and not for doing other things. Do not study on your bed— 4that’s for sleeping— 4or in front of the television, or anywhere it’s difficult to hold and use the materials you need. Best option: a table or desk with good lighting. Your study place should limit distractions (干扰). That includes other people’s conversations and all media: TV, video games, social media, texts or music.

The prize. That said, after you finish studying, you can give yourself a little gaming or social media time as your prize. With time, the studying itself will become its own prize. Improving your knowledge and skills will give you a sense of achievement and make you more confident and happier at school. But while forming your study habit, a really fun prize will help you stick with it.

1. What are the four parts of a habit loop?

A．Hobby, cue, routine, prize.	B．Set time, cue, environment, prize.
C．Hobby, cue, environment, achievement.	D．Hobby, environment, routine, achievement.

2. How long should a fourth-grade student spend studying each day?

A．10 minutes.

B．20 minutes.

C．30 minutes.

D．40 minutes.

3. What can your study place keep according to the author?

A．A comfortable bed.	B．A desk with a TV.
C．A table with good lighting.	D．A table with a music player.

4. What’s the best title for the text?

A．What Is the Most Reasonable Way to Study?

B．How Can You Make Studying a Daily Habit?

C．How to Get Rid of Distractions While Studying?

D．What Should You Do to Become a Better Learner?

4 . A pile of homework can seem frightening. but it can be done if you make a plan.

Create a checklist of the tasks you have. Before diving in, make a list of all the things you need to do for your homework.     1     The satisfaction of checking things off will keep you happy to continue.

Solve the hardest homework first. Your first thought might be to put off the most difficult homework. If you get the hard stuff out of the way when you’re most alert, however, it will be easier to get through the rest of the pile.     2    

Ask for help if you get stuck. If you come to a part of your homework that you don’t know how to do, ask a family member to help you.     3     With a little help, you can quickly move on to the next thing.

Make a homework schedule.     4     If you set a schedule, then you’ll be prepared and know exactly what to do. This will also keep you from feeling guilty (内疚的) about putting homework off.

    5     If everyone in your group is serious about getting homework done, this can be great. You can help each other out with assignments, and quiz each other to prepare for exams.

A．Try a study group.

B．Take a break now and then.

C．That way, you won’t get discouraged.

D．As you complete each task, cross it off your list.

E．Try to do your homework at the same time each day.

F．Write down all the reasons why you really need to do your homework.

G．Make a plan to finish your work bit by bit, saving the easiest tasks for last.

5 . After entering high school, you must wonder how to study well. Here are some good skills for you.

Go to class.

If you want to do well at school, going to class is the first step in studying well. If you miss classes, you will miss what the teacher thinks is important; as a result, you’ll miss what is the most likely to end up on the test.     1    

Take good notes.

Try not to write down everything.     2     Write down unfamiliar terms. After class, review your notes as soon as possible. You can fill in details that you missed and review the material while it is still fresh on your mind.

    3    

If you are struggling in class, talk to your teacher. He or she may be able to give you more help before or after class. Most teachers have little sympathy(同情) for students who just become worried about failing during the last few weeks of the grading period.

Take part in class discussions.

In order to learn more in class, it is helpful to take part in class discussions. Asking questions and having eye contact with your teachers and classmates can increase your focus during the class discussion.     4     This helps you make your point clear in class.

Form study groups.

Get students together who want to do well in class. Make sure that everyone is familiar with the material because you do not want to spend time re-teaching material to people who do not understand it.     5     Sometimes group sessions(上课时间)can become chatting sessions

A．But be careful!

B．Don’t be late for your class．

C．Talk to your teacher if you need help．

D．You should write down all the new terms．

E．So if you want to study well, go to every class．

F．All you need is to put down the main points in your own words．

G．In order to learn more in classit is helpful to take part in class discussions

6 . It’s a picture we often see.     1     He is trying not to fall asleep as his teacher drills (训练) the class in the body structure of a man: the heart is here; the lungs are here… The teacher then gives the class a worksheet and asks them to answer questions like which body parts go where. At the end of the period, the only way to measure whether the students have learned anything is based on this worksheet and the unit test.

    2     Primary school students walk into a classroom and see a basic skeleton (骨架) with models of the heart, lungs, and the stomach lying on a table in the center of the room. Students gather around in a circle, see the model organs (器官), laugh, and begin to guess the name of each body part and its function. Through trial and error, they figure out where each model organ fits in the skeleton.

The differences between these two types of classes are obvious. One has students actively involved. The other relies on direct instruction, rote learning (死记硬背), and remembering information for the test. One is memorable for students.     3    . Which lesson will leave a lasting impression?

    4     Why? Lessons should be based on students’ psychological needs and help them achieve learning outcomes. If an educator takes a child’s development into consideration, he or she can prepare lessons that will not only engage the student but also leave a lasting impression.

Many famous educators like John Dewey have written about student-centered learning and they think highly of it. But many teachers are still adopting a wait-and-see approach to it.     5    

A．Now imagine another picture.

B．Classes should be made effective and meaningful.

C．The other relies on students memorizing information.

D．A primary school student sits at his desk and looks bored.

E．Classes that rely on student-centered learning are more effective.

F．Whatever the reasons are, educators are making efforts to make a change.

G．Students thus actively participate instead of passively receiving knowledge.

7 . 假定你是李华，你的美国好友Mary即将作为一名交换生(exchange student)来中国学习，她发邮件向你寻求更好地适应中国高中生活的建议。请你根据以下要点给她回复邮件：
1. 多交朋友；
2. 多参加学校活动；
3. 遇到困难向同学和老师求助。
注意：
①词数100左右；
②可适当添加细节，使行文连贯；
③开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Mary,
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Yours,

Li Hua

9 . How to deal with your homework

Write it down.     1     Always be sure to write down all the homework so you won’t forget anything.

Create a homework station. Find somewhere comfortable and quiet to do your homework.     2     It will take twice as long to get the homework done. Shut off your cell phone, log off (退出) your computer (unless you need it for your homework) and close the door.

Do homework as early as possible. Don’t leave homework to the last minute.     3     The earlier you start your homework, the sooner you will finish! Do all your homework as early as you can, so you don’t have a pile of ( 一 堆 ) homework the next day.

    4     Think about how long it will take you to complete homework for each subject. For example: English-ten minutes, science-ten minutes, math-forty minutes, history-twenty minutes.

Treat yourself. You can easily get tired by sitting through an hour or two of homework without stopping. Once you finish homework for a subject, take a small break (no more than 15 minutes). Either taking a walk or finding something to eat will do. But do not turn on the TV, or you’ll never go back to your study.     5    

A．Use your time wisely.

B．Start as soon as you get home.

C．Start with your hardest homework.

D．Do not burn the midnight oil, either.

E．Never do your homework in front of the TV.

F．After short breaks, return to finish the rest of your homework.

G．Keep a homework notebook where you record all your homework.

10 . 假如你是校英文报Problem & Advice栏目的编辑，收到一个学生的求助信，信中他说近期学习效率低，与父母关系很紧张，请你回信给予建议。内容包括：
1. 表示理解和安慰；
2. 给出建议；
3. 表达祝愿；
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 开头结尾已给出。
Dear Worried Friend,
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