高中英语信息词选择信息匹配

请根据A至F各课程的介绍和个各人的情况说明，选出符合各人要求的最佳选项。

A．You’ll be ready for the heated competition in the Nike Money Mesh Women’s Basketball Pants, a ventilated （透气的）design that offers a wide range of motion.

B．Be your own avatar(。。。) in the Nike “Your Head” Women’s T-shirt, a playful design that works hard to keep sweat at bay. It uses a Dri-FIT fabric to keep sweat away to help keep you dry and comfortable.

C．It is our classic cotton skirt, sweetened with lace (花边) at the edge. Waistband adjusts inside for a perfect fit. Jersey undershorts are attached. Just the perfect one for toddler girls aged 2-4.

D．If you want jeans with a skinny fit, or need something to fit well if you are skinny, come here! LV skinny 511 jeans. The jeans sit below the waist, with slim legs to the ankles. The jeans are our slimmest fit.

E. The Nike Air Jordan VI Retro basketball shoes will always be remembered as the sneakers that Michael wore while winning his first NBA championship. They were designed by the legendary Tinker Hatfield, and feature many fresh design elements.
F. Two jackets in one! That’s right! Adidas All-star NBA Men’s Jacket is reversible（可两面穿的）with front welt pockets. This jacket has a classic, full-front zip and hood with colorful artistry, which is 100% Adidas.
阅读以下人物的信息，然后匹配相应的服装：
46. Mary’s friend has invited her to attend a birthday party. She has asked her mom to buy a new pair of jeans for the party. She is a slim teen girl. Wearing jeans with slim legs may help her look tall and slim.
47. Jenny is going to Illinois to visit her old classmate Kate who is now a mother of a 3-year-old girl. She is looking for a gift for the little girl. She has decided to buy a lovely skirt for her. It must be very comfortable and made of cotton.
48. John is going for a camp this weekend,  but he can’t find a suitable jacket to keep warm outside and inside. So he would like to buy a new one. He wants to try something new that can be turned inside out and still be worn. In this way, he would not have to take too many things.
49. After suffering from a bad cold for a long time, Alice was advised to take exercise by her doctor. She wants to buy a T-shirt which can keep sweat away.  The T-shirt should be comfortable and keep her dry while she’s playing sports.
50. Lily’s company is going to have a basketball match and there is no doubt that Lily will be the front player. She’s looking for new sporting basketball pants and she’s a crazy Nike fan.

阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。
首先请阅读下列人们在工作和生活中出现的一些身体不适症状：
A. How much sleep you need
Sleep cycles & stages, lack of sleep.
Getting the hours you need to sleep consist of a series of distinct cycles and stages that restore and refresh your body and mind.
Even minimal sleep loss takes a toll on your mood, energy, efficiency and ability to handle stress.
B. Panic attacks and panic disorder
A panic attack is a sudden surge of overwhelming anxiety and fear. Left untreated, panic attacks can lead to panic disorder and other problems. They may even cause you to withdraw from normal activities. But panic is treatable and the sooner you seek helps, the better.
C. How to stop worrying
Continuous doubts and fears are paralyzing, not motivating or productive. Worrying can be, when it spurs you to take action, helpful to solve a problem. You need self-help strategies for anxiety relief.
D. Generalizes anxiety disorder
Everyone gets worried sometimes, but if you have a generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), worries and fears are so constant that they interfere with your ability to function and relax..
E. What you need to know about anti-anxiety drugs
Under guidance from a health professional, medication can relieve some of the symptoms of anxiety, but it requires non-drug treatments to produce lasting changes and continuing relief from anxiety. Medication doesn’t cure the underlying problem and is usually not a long-term solution. Anxiety medications also come with side effects and safety concerns, including the risk of addiction..
F. Understanding stress
Modern life is full of hassles, deadlines, frustrations, and demands. For many people, stress is so commonplace that it has become a way of life. Stress isn’t always bad. In small doses, it can help you perform under pressure and motivate you to do your best. But when you’re constantly running in emergency mode, your mind and body pay the price.
以下是相关人物介绍， 请把人物与其要求对的身体不适症状匹配起来。
46．Jane seldom goes out. Her heart may pound violently and she may stop breathing. She may feel dizzy and sick to her stomach. She may even feel like she’s dying or going crazy. That may even cause her to withdraw from normal activities. With the help of her doctor, she can reduce or eliminate the symptoms of panic and regain control of her life.
47. Thomson is a middle-aged architect.  He used to be quick-minded and could come up with good ideas in group meetings. But recently, he finds it difficult to have a good design and he has much more hesitation before taking action, which worried him a lot. After lots of thinking, Thomson decides to try solving his problem himself first.
48. James is a 100% workaholic. As the boss of a small firm competing with other big companies, James feels that he’d better work 24/7 or he may never succeed, or even worse, fail. So he and his employers often work overtime. But lately, James finds himself not as efficient as before and even dozes off during the day. He is always tired and sleepy. Worse still, he is under a lot of stress.
49．Linda is a single working mum who is showing symptoms of anxiety. She is talking to her doctor and she is weighing the benefits of taking drugs against its drawbacks. Her doctor insists that other therapies and lifestyle changes may help her. So she must make a careful decision whether to take drugs or change her lifestyle.
50. Sandy is a journalist of a fashion magazine, who has to spend a lot of time looking for interesting news and stories every day. She has to present high-quality articles before deadlines and her boss, the chief editor, is quite demanding and harsh on her. She used to think that stress urged her to work more productively but now it seems more than she can take.

Bill, George, Franklin, Louisa 和 Nana 想今年夏天外出旅游。阅读下面有关六个旅游目的地的介绍（A、B、C、D、E和F），选出适合他们去的地方，并在答题纸上将相应选项的标号涂黑。选项中有一项是多余的。
61.Bill: I want to go to visit a country with a relatively short history, where I can not only enjoy fun things but also see some national parks.
62.George: I wish I could go to a place with a very long history where I can enjoy warm beaches. At the same time, I can also visit cities well known as romantic ones. 
63.Franklin: I like hunting and fishing. However, this summer I want to do something for a change. I hope to visit a place with wonderful beaches and also see some ruins left by ancient people.
64.Louisa: My purpose of traveling is to meet more friendly people, who are easy to get along with. Meanwhile, I want to enjoy their special music. 
65.Nana: I have travelled to a lot of inland places. This summer I want to have some adventures on wonderful beaches where I can enjoy a variety of water sports.
A
Canada is known for great hunting and fishing, as well as major cities such as Toronto and Vancouver. It also has many interesting natural wonders like Niagara Falls. With two major cultures and languages, French and English, Canada offers a unique cultural experience.
B
The United States has many of the top tourist locations in the world. Visiting the US offers a historical view of a relatively young country. Its youth is marked by fun things to do in cities like Orlando, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and New York where theme parks, museums, and entertainment are the top America tourist attractions. The states in New England offer a good deal of locations that are great to visit if a tourist is looking to learn about US history. The western United States is home to many national parks and natural geologic formations. When looking for a relaxing tropical vacation Hawaii is the destination many Americans choose.
C
Mexico is an excellent place to visit for the traveler looking to both relax and explore. The country offers fantastic beaches and ancient ruins. The city of Cancun is a major city with both ancient Mayan ruins and a large beach. When looking to learn about history, Mexico is a great place to visit as it has ruins left by several different Native American tribes such as the Aztecs and the Mayans. The various resort hotels of Mexico are a great place for the traveler looking to mix relaxation with exploration.
D
Greece, Italy, and Spain offer warm beaches and thriving cities for the person looking to relax. The warm beaches and resorts along the Mediterranean are perfect for relaxation and fun. The Romantic cities of Venice and Paris are excellent for tourists looking to go on a romantic getaway. The exciting and historical sites of Vienna and London can be great for the traveler looking to have fun and just do some sightseeing. The colder regions of Norway, Switzerland, and Sweden are great for travelers looking for winter activities like skiing, snowboarding, or relaxing near the fireplace while the snow falls.
E
The splendid tourist destination of Pattaya in Thailand offers travelers a range of attractions. The Pattaya tourist attractions highlight the rich history and culture of this beautiful beach resort. Travelers will have endless pristine beaches to sunbathe or relax. There are also various types of water activities. Tourists can enjoy the various water sports such as water skiing, scuba diving, windsurfing and snorkeling. Elephant Village has in store for you all the fun you ever dreamed of. You can enjoy thrilling expeditions on elephant back, trekking though the jungle, rafting on the lake, riding on ox cart and enjoying elephant shows.
F
Rio de Janeiro, the city itself being one of the world’s tourist attractions, is extraordinary. Just taking in the eye candy of a city surrounded in green mountains, covered in Atlantic rainforest, and the samba music on all the happy faces of the cariocas (people born and raised in Rio) is revitalizing! The Brazilian population. They are quite something else. They are curious, open- minded, helpful and smiling people, easy to get into contact with. You can enjoy the most famous beach in the world.

阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。首先，请阅读以下世界古代奇观的简介：
　　A.  The Great Wall was begun more than two thousand years ago.  It was built to keep out invaders.  It extends about six thousand seven hundred kilometers across northern China.  Today,  the Chinese government is working to repairparts of the wall and protect as much of it as possible.  The Great Wall of China is one of the largest building projects ever attempted.  It is also the only object built by people that can be seen from space.
B.  The Coliseum in Rome,  Italy was built almost two thousand years ago.  The ancient Roman sports center could hold fifty thousand people who gathered there to watch public events.  Experts say it is one of the finest examples of Roman design and engineering.
C.  The city of Machu Picchu in Peru includes some of the best stone works ever built.  The ancient Inca people built Machu Picchu high in the Andes Mountains,  northwest of the city of Cuzco.  Machu Picchu is about thirteen square kilometers.  Historians say it might have been one of the last places of safety for the Incas who were fleeing invaders from Spain.
D.  India is famous for its temples and buildings.  The most famous is the Taj Mahal,  considered one of the most beautiful buildings ever built.  The fifth Mughal emperor,  Shah Jahan,  ordered it built in Agra in sixteen thirty-one.  He built it as a burial place in memory of his wife.  The Taj Mahal has tiny colorful stones inlaid in white marble.  The structure seems to change color during different times of the day and night.
E.  Abu Simbel was built more than three thousand years ago.  It is about 280 kilometers south of Aswan on the western bank of the Nile River.  It took an army of workmen and artists more than thirty years to cut the huge temple into the face of a rock mountain.  In front of the main temple are four huge statues of Ramses the Second.  Each statue is about twenty meters high.
F.  Stonehenge also belongs on a list of ancient wonders. It is a circle of huge stones in southeastern England.  Experts believe work began on Stonehenge about five thousand years ago.  We know very little about Stonehenge. We do not even know how these huge stones were moved to the area.  Much has been written about Stonehenge,  but experts say they still are not sure what it was used for.
以下是旅行者的信息，请匹配他们计划参观的世界奇观。
Mr.  Smith, who comes from Rome, Italy,  plans to visit Asia.  He hears about a beautiful building which tells a moving story about the love between an ancient ruler and his wife. ＿＿
Li Hua, who has been to the Great Wall several times, plans to visit an ancient wonder in Europe which has as long a history as the Great Wall. ＿
73.  Cindy, who comes from India, plans to visit an ancient temple on the bank of a famous river in Africa.  The temple, in front of which there were some huge statues,  is one of the greatest stone works ever built. ＿
Jack will visit one of the oldest stone works ever built by people.  It was made up of huge stones, but how ancient people moved the stones and why they built it remain a mystery.＿
A scientist will be sent into space.  He hopes he can see an object built by human beings when he looks at our earth with his bare eyes. ＿＿

阅读下列材料, 从所给的六个选项（A、B、C、D、E 和 F）中, 选出符合各小题要求的最佳选项。选项中有一项是多余选项。
A. Prepare for Rainy Days                B. Watch Your Spending
C. Get Aggressive                     D. Start Saving
E. Set the Goal                          F. Save More
Steps to Retire a Millionaire
Having a million-dollar portfolio is a retirement dream for many people. Making that dream come true requires some serious effort. While success is never a sure thing, the steps outlined below will go a long way toward helping you achieve your objective.
61. ____
Vacations, car, kids and all of life's other expenses take a big chunk out of your paycheck. To maximize your savings, you need to minimize your expenses. Buying a home you can afford and living a lifestyle that is below your means and not funded by credit cards are all necessities if you want to boost your savings.
62. ____
If you don't save, you'll never reach your goal. As obvious as this might seems, far too many people never even start to save. If your employer offers a 401(k) plan, enrolling in the plan is a great way to put your savings on autopilot. Simply sign up for the plan and contributions will be automatically taken out of your paycheck, increasing your savings and decreasing your immediate tax liability.
If your employer offers to match your contributions up to a certain percentage, be sure to contribute enough to get the full match. It's like getting a guaranteed return on your investment. Finding the cash to stash may be a challenge, particularly when you're young, but don't let that stop you from pursuing future riches.
63. ____
Studies have shown that the majority of the returns generated by an investment are dictated by the asset-allocation decision. If you are looking to grow your wealth over time, fixed-income investments aren't likely to get the job done, and inflation can take a big chunk out of your savings.
Investing in equities entails more risk, but is also statistically likely to lead to greater returns. For many of us, it's a risk we have to take if want to see our wealth grow. Asset-allocation strategies can help you learn how to make picking the right mix of securities the core of your investing strategy.
64. ___
Part of long-term planning involves accepting the idea that setbacks will occur. If you are not prepared, these setbacks can put a stop to your savings efforts. While you can't avoid all of the bumps in the road, you can prepare in advance to mitigate the damage they can do.
65. ____
Your income should rise as time passes. You'll get raises, you'll change jobs, and maybe you'll get married and become a two-income family. Every time more cash comes in to your pocket, you should increase the amount that you save. The key to reaching your goal as quickly as possible is to save as much as you can.

根据对话内容，从对话后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
W: Hi, John.
M: Hi. Lucy.   61   
W: Yes. I'm required to tell a story in English before the lesson begins.
M: Oh, I see.   62 
W: You're right. I need to practice on the stage before they all come.
M:   63  
W: Yes, here, in my pocket...Oops, where is it?
M: Don't worry,   64  
W: ...No, not in the bag either. I'm afraid I left it at home.
M:   65  
W: Aha! It's just the key to the classroom! Thank you so much.

A．Glad to see you.

B．What's the story about?

C．What's that around your neck?

D．Maybe you put it in your schoolbag,

E. Do you have the key to the classroom?
F. You're going to school rather early today.
G. So you want to get to the classroom earlier to make some preparations?

根据对话内容，从对话后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
W: Hi, John.
M: Hi. Lucy.   1   
W: Yes. I'm required to tell a story in English before the lesson begins.
M: Oh, I see.   2 
W: You're right. I need to practice on the stage before they all come.
M:  3  
W: Yes, here, in my pocket...Oops, where is it?
M: Don't worry,   4  
W: ...No, not in the bag either. I'm afraid I left it at home.
M:   5  
W: Aha! It's just the key to the classroom! Thank you so much.

A．Glad to see you.

B．What's the story about?

C．What's that around your neck?

D．Maybe you put it in your schoolbag,

E. Do you have the key to the classroom?
F. You're going to school rather early today.
G. So you want to get to the classroom earlier to make some preparations?

根据对话内容, 从对话后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳答案。选项中有两项为多余选项：
—Hello. Gerry speaking.
—Hello, Gerry. It’s me John here. ___61___.
—Well, I’m terribly sorry, but I’m not feeling very well.
—Is that all? ___62___
—No, I’m sorry. I was sick all night. I think it must be the fish I ate last night.
—Well, I think you should have at least phoned Kate and told her you weren’t coming to the meeting.
—___63___ I’m sorry about that. Anyway, I think I’ll be able to get in to work tomorrow.
—___64___
—I won’t.. Thanks for calling.
—___65___.

A．Why didn’t you phone?

B．OK. Take care and don’t eat any more fish.

C．Why weren’t you here at the meeting?

D．That’s all right.

E. We thought you might have had an accident or forgotten the day or something.
F. I’ll be glad to see you again.
G. Yes, I suppose I should have done so.

根据对话情景和内容，从对话后所给的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。请将答案写在答题卷指定区域的横线上。 选项中有两项为多余选项。
Mike:  Hello, may I speak to Frank?
Frank:   1 
Mike:  Hi, Frank! This is Mike speaking.
Frank: Hi, Mike. What’s up?
Mike:   2 
Frank: Nothing much. Do you have any ideas?
Mike:  Shall we go to the theatre?   3 
Frank: A new film? Good idea. How can we get there?
Mike:  Shall we go there by bike?
Frank: OK, let’s go by bike.   4 
Mike:  What about a quarter past ten?
Frank: Why not a little earlier?   5 
Mike:  Good. No problem.
Frank: Where shall we meet then?
Mike:  Let’s meet outside our school gate.
Frank: All right. See you then.

A．What are you going to do next Sunday morning?

B．I hear Rock of Ages is on.

C．When shall we meet?

D．Speaking!

E. I am Frank.
F. Let’s make it half past nine.
G. How about half past ten?

Most students develop a fear of tests. It is mainly because they lack self-confidence. Fortunately, overcoming your fear of tests is not difficult, as long as you follow the tips below:
  1  Those who think that they are not well-prepared are usually those who fear tests the most. As long as you know that you have studied well and for long enough, you will be successful.
  2   As long as you have studied well, you will be more confident of your ability to succeed in the test.
  3  This way, you know what to prepare for and you can gain confidence about how well you will do in the test.
You should know that tests only measure your ability, not your intelligence. So, even if you think you will do badly in one test, be sure that there are other tests to come in which you can do better.   4  
  5  However, with the right attitude and preparation, you can overcome your fear of tests through the use of these tips.

A．Ask your teacher beforehand about the material that is going to be covered in the test.

B．Be confident of yourself.

C．Only if you overcome your fear can you achieve much in the tests.

D．Make sure that you are well-prepared.

E. Never be afraid of the coming test.
F. As long as you think that there is another tomorrow, you can overcome your fear of this one test.
G. A fear can be a hurdle (障碍) to success.

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。
When I was a little girl, my mom would say, “Half the fun of doing anything is sharing it with others.”   1   Friends and mates allow us to enjoy our successes and our joys, comfort us in our hard moments, and provide a mirror for us to learn more about ourselves. I’ve always looked at friends as the family we choose. They enrich our lives. As Robert Louis Steven once said, “  2 ”
To be a good friend or partner, it’s important to be a good listener. Hear what your friend or mate has to say first rather than jump to conclusions or get defensive.   3   When they hear their words repeated back to them, it can help them to realize what they said was not exactly what they meant to say.
  4 You know the old golden rule, “Care for others the way you would like them to care for you.” The support of a friend during a tough time could make the difference between success and failure. Encouragement and confidence are the gifts that can help change a person’s life.
Take care, though, with whom you choose to have close relationship, for they can have a great effect on yourself – respect and life path. As someone once told me “  5 They will either take you up or down.”

A．I am afraid so.

B．It is quite true

C．Friendship is the most important factor.

D．Sometimes it is useful to be their mirror.

E．A friend is a present which you give yourself.  
F．The attitudes of your friends are like the buttons on a lift.
G．Patience, sympathy and understanding are also important qualities.

阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。
A.  An introduction to the language of medicine, including medical and anatomical terminology, definitions, the process of word construction, and analysis of terms. The focus is on the use of prefixes, suffixes and combining forms that facilitate the ability to translate medical terms.
B. This course examines Japanese popular culture as a way of understanding the changing character of media, capitalism, fan communities and culture. Topics include comic books, hip-hop and other popular music in Japan, anime and feature films, sports, and online communication.
C. This course introduces basic concepts in Electrical and Computer Engineering, and demonstrates them in the context of real applications. Course topics include transistor, diode and operational amplifier circuits, digital logic gates and power supply operation.
D. An introduction to the complex and contingent relationship between architects and the environments in which they intervene. Using contemporary and historical materials, students will begin to understand how architects establish and position design processes in response to their social, technological, and material situations.
E. This course is an introduction to the history and civilization of Europe and the Mediterranean area in the middle ages. The emphasis is on the dissolution of the classical Greco-Roman world into three kindred civilizations, Byzantium, Islam, and Latin Christendom; the formation of a new civilization in the West; and the beginning of the eventual rise to world predominance of the West.
F. The course provides an opportunity for students to test their interest in the social work profession by introducing them to the wide range of areas in which social workers practice and the skills and knowledge required in each area. Topics cover the history of social welfare.
Pat is an electronic component company’s employee. He was sent to university to learn Electrical and Computer Engineering. His main task is to study the application of electrical components.
Nancy has just been admitted as a professional pharmacist of a university this year. She wanted to select an elective course to learn about medical, anatomical terminology and translating medical terms.
Karen is an exchange scholar from the University of California. She has a keen interest in Asian culture, especially Japanese popular culture. She wanted to study Japanese comics, dance, music, etc. to understand the change of modern Japanese society.
Tommy wanted to be an architect. He would like to take a course to learn about construction methods, site selection, materials, and environmental assessment.
Nora will soon graduate from university. Career option disturbs him for a long time. His tutor suggested that he should select a vocational guiding course to help him determine the future career in the last one semester.

When you make a mistake, big or small, cherish it as the most precious thing in the world. Because in some ways, it is.
60 . Most of us have been taught from a young age that mistakes are bad. And we are reminded that we should try to avoid mistakes. We’ve been scolded when we make mistakes — at home, school and work. Maybe not always, but probably enough times to make feeling bad about mistakes an unconscious reaction.
Yet without mistakes, we could not learn or grow.  61   . We don’t really consume information and instantly know it or know how to do it. Instead, we get information about something, from reading or from another person or from observing usually; then we construct a model in our mind, test it out by trying it in the real world, make mistakes, revise the model based on the results of our real-world experimentation and repeat, making mistakes, learning from those mistakes, until we’ve pretty much learned how to do it well.
62   . If you succeed at something, it’s probably something you already knew how to do it. You haven’t really grown much from that success — at most it’s the last step on your journey, not the whole journey. Most of the journey is made up of mistakes. By trial and error, we try out new strategies and make new discoveries, thus leading to higher payoffs. So if you value learning, if you value growing and improving, then you should value mistakes.    63  

A．Just think about how we learn.

B．Everyone can make mistakes in their life.

C．Mistakes are how we learn to do something new.

D．It is natural that we are in a bad mood when we make mistakes.

E. Mistakes are amazing things that make a world of brilliance possible.

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
In the 60s, people asked about your astrological (about star) sign. In the 90s, they want to know your website.   1  Your website is an electronic meeting place for your family, friends and potentially, millions of people around the world. Best of all, you may not have to spend a cent. The web is filled with all kinds of free services and all it takes is some time and creativity.
  2  Like the table of contents of a book or magazine, the home page is the front door. Your site can have one or more pages, depending on how you design it.
While web pages vary greatly in their design and content, most use a traditional magazine layout（版面设计）. At the top of the page is a banner（横幅）. Next comes a greeting and a short description of the site. Pictures, text, and links to other websites follow.
  3  Think about whom the site is for and what you want to say. Next, gather up the material that you want to put on the site.
While there are no rules you have to follow, there are a few things to keep in mind:   4   If you are too much at the beginning, you may never get the site off the ground. You can always add to your site.
Less is better. Most people don’t like to read a lot of long text online.   55 
Smaller is better. Since it can take a long time to download large image files, keep the file sizes small.
Have the rights. Don’t put any material on your site unless you are sure you can do it legally. Always remember to get the permission from the writer first.
Now it’s time to roll up your sleeves and start building.

A．Start simply.

B．Break it into small pieces.

C．Draw a rough layout on a sheet of paper.

D．Many websites are considered very interesting.

E．Before you start building your site, do some planning.
F．Think of your home page as the starting point of your website.
G．These days, having a web address is almost as important as a street address.

请从以下选项（A、B、C、D和E）中选出符合各段意思的小标题, 选项中有一项是多余选项。
A. Early to Bed, Early to Rise
B. Read Challenging Books
C. Relax yourself
D. Minimize Television Watching
E. Take Time to Reflect
Five Simple Ways to Increase Your Intelligence
Your brain needs exercise just like a muscle. If you use it often and in the right ways, you will become a more skilled thinker and increase your ability to focus.  
Here are 5 simple ways anyone can squeeze a bit more productivity out of the old gray matter.
_________-This is a hard sell. People love vegetating in front of the television, myself included more often than I’d like. The problem is watching television doesn’t use your mental capacity OR allow it to recharge. It’s like having the energy sapped out of a muscle without the health benefits of exercise.
When you feel like relaxing, try reading a book instead. If you’re too tired, listen to some music. When you’re with your friends or family, leave the tube off and have a conversation. All of these things use your mind more than television and allow you to relax.
Exercise- I used to think that I'd learn more by not exercising and using the time to read a book instead. But I realized that time spent exercising always leads to greater learning because it improves productivity during the time afterwards. Using your body clears your head and creates a wave of energy. Afterwards, you feel invigorated（精力充沛）and can concentrate more easily.
_________-Many people like to read popular suspense fiction, but generally these books aren't mentally stimulating. If you want to improve your thinking and writing ability you should read books that make you focus. Reading a classic novel can change your view of the world and will make you think in more precise, elegant English. Don’t be afraid to look up a word if you don’t know it, and don’t be afraid of dense passages. Take your time, re-read when necessary, and you’ll soon grow accustomed to the author’s style.
_________-Nothing makes it harder to concentrate than sleep deprivation. You'll be most rejuvenated if you go to bed early and don’t sleep more than 8 hours. If you stay up late and compensate by sleeping late, you’ll wake up lethargic（无精打采）and have trouble focusing. In my experience the early morning hours are the most tranquil and productive. Waking up early gives you more productive hours and maximizes your mental acuity（敏锐）all day.
If you have the opportunity, take 10-20 minute naps when you are hit with a wave of drowsiness. Anything longer will make you lethargic, but a short nap will refresh you.
_________-Often our lives get so hectic that we become overwhelmed without even realizing it. It becomes difficult to concentrate because nagging thoughts keep interrupting. Spending some time alone in reflection gives you a chance to organize your thoughts and prioritize your responsibilities. Afterwards, you’ll have a better understanding of what's important and what isn’t. The unimportant stuff won’t bother you anymore and your mind will feel less encumbered.
Conclusion-I hope you aren’t disappointed that none of the techniques I've proposed are revolutionary. But simple, unexciting answers are often the most valid. The challenge is having the will to adhere to them. If you succeed in following these 5 tips, you’ll be rewarded with increased mental acuity and retention of knowledge.