高中英语信息词选择试题

阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。 请注意：E="AB;  " F=CD
下列是一些英文信件的模板
A
Dear Mr. / Ms. Last Name,
Thank you so much for hiring me to the position of teaching assistant. I appreciate the time you took to interview me, and I am very glad to be working for you.
I look forward to starting my position and, once again, I'd like to thank you for this great opportunity.
Sincerely,
Your Signature
B
Dear Mr. / Ms. Last Name,
Thank you so much for taking the time to interview me for the volunteer position at your hospital. I am very keen to have the chance to work for you and I truly appreciate this opportunity.
If you need more information regarding my past experiences, I would be more than happy to provide you with any information, which would be helpful.
Again, thanks for meeting with me.
Sincerely,
Your Signature
C
Dear Mr. / Ms. Last Name,
I was very happy to speak with you about the assistant account executive position at the Smith Agency. The job, as you presented it, seems to be a very good match for my skills and interests.
In addition to my enthusiasm, I will bring to the position strong writing skills, assertiveness（过分自信）and the ability to encourage others to work cooperatively with the department. I understand your need for administrative (管理的) support so my attention to detail and organizational skills will free you to deal with larger issues.
I appreciate the time you took to interview me. I am very interested in working for you and I look forward to hearing from you about this position.
Sincerely,
Your Signature
D
Dear Mr. / Ms. Last Name,
I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you personally for all the time you spent with me when I visited your office. I have thought quite a bit about the possibility of joining your team and believe that, in addition to the contributions I could offer, I would learn a lot from you and benefit greatly from your talent, wisdom, and experience.
I am very interested in working for the ABCD Company and look forward to hearing about this position soon.
If there is any other information I can provide to help expedite（加快进展） the decision making process, please let me know.
Again, I appreciate the time you have taken to talk with me.
Sincerely,
Your Signature
E
Dear First Name, (or Mr. / Ms. Last Name if you don't know them well)
Thank you for all the help you have given me with my job search.
I especially appreciate the information and advice you have provided, and the experiences you have shared with me.
Your assistance has been invaluable to me during this process.
Again, thank you so much. I greatly appreciate your generosity.
Best Regards,
Your Signature
F
Dear Mr. / Ms. Last Name,
Thank you very much for offering me the opportunity to work at ABCD Associates. Unfortunately, I will not be accepting the position as it does not fit the path I am taking to achieve my career goals.
Once again, I'd like to express my gratitude for the offer and my regrets that it didn't work out. You have my best wishes in finding someone else who is suitable for the position.
Best Regards,
Your Signature
下面5人都想寻找合适的英文信件模板，请匹配与他们的信息相对应的写作模板。
After the interview, Jackson found a strong desire in himself to recommend himself again to impress the interviewer for a job at an accountant firm through a letter.
Anna, who has just graduated from university and is eager to be a college teacher, has succeeded in a job interview of Beijing Normal University.  
David wants to set up his own company in his own style in order to realize his dreams in the IT industry, so he has to refuse an invitation to work for a large company.
Bob failed many times in finding an ideal job for his special major before he went for help from a career consultant (职业顾问).
Samuel is always ready to help other students in college and he plans to work as a volunteer during the summer holidays to help the local people.

What is critical thinking? To a certain degree, it's a matter of logic -- of being able to spot weakness in other people's arguments and to avoid them in your own. It also includes related skills such as distinguishing fact from opinion and assessing the soundness of evidence.
In the broad sense, critical thinking is focused, organized thinking -- the ability to see clearly the relationships among ideas. __. The greatest thinkers, scientists, and inventors have often taken information that was really available and put it together differently to produce new ideas. That, too, is critical thinking.
__. As the class goes on, for example, you will probably spend a good deal of time organizing your speeches. While this may seem like a purely mechanical (机械的) exercise, it is closely connected with critical thinking. If the structure of your speech is loose and confused, chances are that your thinking is also disordered and confused. If, on the other hand, the structure is clear, there is a good chance your thinking is too. Organizing a speech is not just a matter of arranging your ideas you already have. ___.
What is true of organization is true of many aspects of public speaking. __. As you work on expressing your ideas in clear accurate language, you will improve your ability to think clearly and accurately. __   As you learn to listen critically to speeches in class, you will be better able to assess the ideas of speakers in a variety of situations.
If you take full advantage of your speech class, you will be able to develop your skills as a critical thinker in many circumstances. This is one reason public speaking has been regarded as a vital part of education since the days of ancient Greece.

A．Rather, it is an important part of shaping the ideas themselves.

B．This may seem take a lot of time, but the rewards are well worth it.

C．It may also help you to know that there is no such thing as a perfect speech.

D．It has often been said that there are few new ideas in the world, only reorganized ideas.

E . If you are wondering what this has to do with your public speaking class, the answer is quite a lot.
F. The skills you learn in your speech class can help you become a more effective thinker in a number of ways.
G. As you study the role of evidence and reasoning in speechmaking, you will see how they can be used in other forms of communication as well.

A．Strong Is Your Hold
This book was written by Galway Kinnell, who spent many years in finishing the book．Kinnell’s first collection of new poems in more than a decade revisits themes of marriage, friendship and death, with long, loose lines reminiscent of Whitman．It is popular with the people who are interested in literature．
B．The Letter
The murder of a television star appears to be the work of thieves who are quickly caught．But they escape from prison and a young lawyer says she knows who the real criminals are．Written with intelligence, this story is so fast-moving that it demands the reader’s complete attention．
C．London Alive
This author of many famous novels has now turned to writing short stories with great success．The stories tell of Londoners’ daily lives and happen in eighteen different places——for example, one story takes place at a table in a cafe, another in the back of a taxi and another in a hospital．
D．Gone West
A serious look at one of the least-known regions of the United States．The author describes the empty villages which thousands left when they were persuaded by the railway companies to go west in search of new lives．The author manages to provide many interesting details about their history．
E．Cutting for Stone
This book was written by Abraham Verghese．It is a powerful story about twin brothers born in a Catholic hospital in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia．Their mother, an Indian nurse at the hospital, dies in childbirth．The brothers are raised by two Indian doctors who live at the hospital．One brother later moves to the United States．This is a story about the extremes of love, family, and medicine．
F．Jane Eyre
There is great kindness and warmth in this love story．Poor and plain as Jane Eyre is, she has a strong will, sharp wisdom and great courage．She is forced to battle against a harsh employer and a rigid social order．Yet she is never defeated．Standing on her feet, she gains her own happiness in the end．
请阅读以下读者的相关信息，然后匹配他/她感兴趣的书籍：
Takumi doesn’t have much free time so he reads short stories which he can finish quickly．He likes reading stories about ordinary people and the things that happen to them in today’s world．
Terresha Houghs has read widely since she was in university．She can recite most of essays and poems she has read, especially poems from Leaves of Grass．She is fond of traditional themes in poetry and still keeps her habits of reciting poems．
Ali enjoys reading crime stories which are carefully written so that they hold his interest right to the end．He enjoys trying to guess who the criminal really is while he’s reading．
Lucy is a quiet girl who likes to read in a quiet corner in the library．Her favorite stories are those with characters brave enough to face and overcome difficulties in life．
Charlie, who attends college in the Midwest, majors in medicine．He is fond of reading stories about family and love, especially those related to his future career．

Many people think of guys as being carefree when it comes to their appearance. But in fact, a lot of guys spend plenty of time in front of the mirror.    .
Body image is a person’s opinions and feelings about his or her own body and physical appearance.      . You appreciate your body for its capabilities and accept its imperfections.
So, what can you do to develop a positive body image? Here are some ideas:
Recognize your strengths. Different body types are good for different things. What does your body do well? Maybe your speed, strength, or coordination makes you better than others at a certain sport. That may be basketball, table tennis, mountain biking, dancing, or even running. Or perhaps you have non-sports skills, like drawing, painting, singing, playing a musical instrument, writing, or acting.       .
Exercise regularly. Exercise can help you look good and feel good about yourself. Good physiques (体形) don’t just happen.      . A healthy habit can be as simple as exercising 20 minutes to one hour three days a week. Working out can also lift your spirits.
Respect your body! Practicing good habits --- regular showering; taking care of your teeth, hair, and skin; wearing clean clothes, and so on --- can help you build a positive body image.
   . Your body is just one part of who you are. Your talent for comedy, a quick wit (智慧), and all the other things make you unique. So try not to let small imperfections take over.

A．Use this as an opportunity to discover what you’re good at.

B．Be yourself.

C．They care just as much as girls do about their body image.

D．Just explore talents that you feel good about.

E. They take hard work, regular workouts, and a healthy diet.
F. The good news is that self-image and body image can be changed.
G. Having a positive body image means feeling satisfied with the way you look.

根据短文内容，从下框的A—F选项中选出能概括每一段主题的最佳选项。选项中有一项为多余选项。

A、One Important Factor in Conversation B、It’s not Difficult to Talk Well. C、A Famous Master of the Art D、Pronunciation and Usage E、What Makes a Good Talker F、Talk with Strangers

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The ancient Greeks were very good at making conversations, and the greatest talker of them all was philosopher Socrates. His pupil, Plato, recorded some of his supposed conversations, and we read them in ‘The dialogues’ of Plato. In many classrooms today, Socrates’ method of teaching is used.
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The best talkers appear to have a great interest in and love for their fellow creatures; a curiosity about the world in general; some powers of observation and reflection; respect for their own opinions and tolerance for those of others; and quick thinking. And they talked for the fun of it, not to show off their knowledge.
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A good voice must have the help of good speech, whose two assistants are clear enunciation(清晰发音)and correct pronunciation. Poor enunciation may suggest to your listeners that you lack consideration, and that you are not especially concerned about their opinion of you.
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Pronunciation is settled by common agreement of the community or group speaking the particular language or dialect. For standard pronunciation of words, a dictionary is your best friend. The usage of words is somewhat the same as pronunciation. To be accurate in your use of words is very important in your conversation. Dictionaries usually provide the usage of words. So whenever you meet with new words, it is a good idea to look them up in the dictionary.
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Think of meeting a stranger as a chance to have a good time to talk, to make a friend. Look with a smile directly into the other’s eyes when you are introduced, and shake hands with a firm, friendly clasp. This will give you confidence. Then try to have a smooth and pleasant conversation with him.

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。
As we “happen to be” the best creature in the world, it’s our duty to look after other species. Here are some points which might help to protect wildlife.
Join organizations like Greenpeace and World Wildlife Fund. They have devoted themselves to protecting the earth and its animals. Many volunteers join organizations like these and work for the environment.  
     Don’t buy something made from ivory and things like this. Baby seals(海豹) are hunted for their skin, as it is used to make expensive coats. Don’t buy them.
  You can write a heartfelt and logical letter to the government stating your ideas about this problem and how it can be solved.
Recycle(回收利用) and reuse. It will reduce the need to have more raw materials to produce something.  And wild animals’ home will not be destroyed.
Governments should create more safe zones and national parks for wild animals.     Governments should apply strict laws to stop hunting.
I hope this post was helpful. Share your views about this issue and let your voice be heard.

A．Let your voice be heard.

B．Stop hunting for pleasure.

C．As a result, fewer trees will be cut down.

D．You can build a bird house and feed local birds.

E.Refuse fur coats and medicines made from rare animals
F.You can find some organizations like these and join them.
G. There they will be able to move freely without worrying about hunters.

A major source of teen stress is school exams, and test anxiety is not uncommon. When you recognize your teen is under stress, how can parents help your teen stay calm before an exam?
Be involved. Parents need to be involved in their teen's work.      What they look for is your presence - to talk, to cry, or simply to sit with them quietly. Communicate openly with your teen. Encourage your teen to express his worries and fears, but don't let them focus on those fears.
Help them get organized.      Together, you and your teen can work out a time-table in which she can study for what she knows will be on the test.
Provide a calm setting. Help your teen set up a quiet place to study and protect his privacy. Give them a nutritious diet. It's important for your teen to eat a healthy, balanced diet during exam times to focus and do her best.       If this happens, encourage your teen to eat light meals or sandwiches. A healthy diet, rather than junk food, is best for reducing stress.
    Persuade your teenager to get some sleep and/or do something active when she needs a real break from studying. Making time for relaxation, fun, and exercise are all important in reducing stress. Help your teen balance her time so that she will feel comfortable taking time out from studying to spend time with friends or rest.
Show a positive attitude.     Your panic, anxiety and blame contribute to your teen’s pressure. Make your teen feel accepted and valued for her efforts. Most importantly, reassure your teen that things will be all right, no matter what the results are.

A．A parent's attitude will dictate their teen's emotions.

B．Exam stress can make some teens lose their appetite.

C．They will only make the situation worse.

D．Encourage your teen to relax.

E. The best thing is simply to listen.
F. Help your teen think about what she has to study and plan accordingly.
G. Your teen may also make negative comments about themselves.

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。
For over one hundred and fifty years,Americans of all social classes have worn blue jeans.  Whether they are worn for work or for fashion today.Strauss’ invention continues to be popular not only among Americans but also among people around the world.
Levi Strauss was born in Germany in 1829. He grew up in Kentucky before moving to New York in 1847.Before becoming an American citizen and moving to the West in 1853,Strauss worked in his brother’s dry goods business.This gave him a chance to produce his famous invention. After the gold rush of 1949,Strauss decided to move to the West to seek his fortunes.
Strauss did not want to be a person who searched an area for minerals.Instead,he knew he could make a good living by selling supplies to the miners.At first,he planned to sell sewing supplies and cloth. When he heard miners complaining that their clothes were easily broken or they usually tore their pockets during mining,he decided to use a special fabric to make pants for the miners.These pants proved so popular that he quickly ran out of materials to make more.
In 1873,Strauss received a letter from a Jewish tailor named Jacob Davis who had invented a process of connecting pockets with copper rivets(铆钉).This made the pants last a long time.Because Davis did not have the money to patent his idea,he offered to share it with Strauss if Strauss would agree to pay for the patent.      .
By the time Strauss died in 1902,he had made a great contribution to American fashion.
  The business has been growing ever since and Levi Strauss’ company is now one of the largest clothing companies in the world.

A．As a young boy,he moved with his family to the United States.

B．Nobody knew what kind of material was suitable.

C．He did and Levi jeans have been made with metal rivets ever since.

D．However,he did not get much business for those products.

E.He also made a great contribution to America’s clothing industry.
F.Since they were invented by Levi Strauss,they have become a symbol of American consumer culture.
G.As the business grew,Strauss got much money from it.

根据短文内容，从下框A~F选项中选出能概括每段主题的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。选项中有一项为多余项。

．________
We always convince ourselves that life will be better after we get married，have a baby，than another. Then we are frustrated that the kids aren't old enough and we'll be more content when they are. After that we're frustrated that we have teenagers to deal with. We will certainly be happy when they are out of that stage.
．________
We always tell ourselves that our life will be complete when our spouse gets his or her act together. When we get a nice car，and are able to go on a nice vacation when we retire. The truth is，there's no better time than right now. If not now，when? our life will always be filled with challenges. It's best to admit this to ourselves and decide to be happy anyway.
．________
One of my favorite quotes comes from Alfred Souza. He said，“For a long time it had seemed to me that life was about to beginreal life. But there was always some obstacle in the way，something to be gotten through first，some unfinished business，time still to be served，a debt to be paid.
．_________
Then life would begin. At last it dawned on me that these obstacles were my life. This perspective has helped me to see that there is no way to happiness. Happiness is the way. So treasure every moment that you have.
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And remember that time waits for no one. So stop waiting until you finish school，until you go back to school; until you get married，until you get divorced; until you have kids; until you retire; until you get a new car or home; until spring; until you are born again to decide that there is no better time than right now to be happy.
Happiness is a journey，not a destination. So，work like you don't need money，love like you've never been hurt，And dance like no one's watching.

Tom, Eric, Tess and Ann are talking about in what way they would like their schools improved. Read the following descriptions (A, B, C and D) and match them with the four opinions.
Tom: I’d like somewhere to sit and read and enjoy myself.
Eric: I hope our school can be more comfortable and convenient.
Tess: I really prefer to have a place to do some exercise after class.
Ann: I think our school should buy more equipment like computers.

A What I’d most like to have is a little café, where we students can rest and do some reading. At the moment people have to stand in the passage, or even outside and there’s nowhere to buy a drink or something, or read the paper, so people don’t stay in school for long after the lessons finish. I think it would be completely different if they had somewhere to enjoy themselves.	B Our school is big with nice modern buildings and everything, but there is one thing I would really love ---- a gym. We’re right in the middle of a big city and the traffic is very busy, so I find it very difficult to get out to the gym at lunchtime. A gym would be good for the school. If more people went to the gym and did some exercise, they’d probably work better.
C Our school is just uncomfortable in every way. For example, the chairs are really uncomfortable, so the next thing I’d like to do is get some comfortable chairs of good quality. Oh, and the worst thing is that we’re on the fifth and sixth floors of our building, so I’d love to have some lifts put in. Just one little lift would make our lives so much easier.	D Our school has a nice building, and is in a nice part of the city. Unfortunately we haven’t got much equipment, so I’d really like to have a computer room with the Internet available. I think students can learn a lot this way. And I’d like to have VCD sub every classroom instead of tapes. VCDs are so much more interesting for learning a language, I think.

 

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，并把答案写在答题卡对应的位置上。选项中有一项为多余选项。
以下是6条有关颜色偏好和性格关系的描述。
A

GOLD

People who choose GOLD as their primary color like to fit in or belong. They tend to be reliable people who enjoy serving others. Things like tradition and home are very important to them. They need order and structure. They don’t like waste or change.

B

ORANGE

People who choose ORANGE as their primary color need variety and freedom. They take pride in being highly skilled. They enjoy “hands-on” work and often are good in a crisis. They are risk-takers and challenge-seekers.

C

YELLOW

People who choose YELLOW as their primary color are curious about everything. They are confident and knowledgeable. They love sports very much and they work highly efficiently.

D

GREEN

People who choose GREEN as their primary color are competent and want to control the realities of life. They are analytical and enjoy solving problems and developing systems. They love intelligence and logic. They are often critical of themselves and others.

E

BLUE

People who choose BLUE as their primary color enjoy close relationships, harmony and integrity(正直). They are often very creative and they also enjoy the creative work of others.

F

RED

People who choose RED as their primary color are always full of vigor and tend to be confident. It seems that they are ready to do anything and will be successful. They also have a strong desire for power.

现在阅读以下根据员工性格提出的促进工作效率的方法，然后从以上A, B, C, D, E和F中找出与它们适合的群体。
Create a warm and personal working atmosphere; Establish a peaceful working environment and try to avoid conflict(冲突); Allow them freedom to express their feelings; Praise them for their creativity.
Assign them work needing detailed planning; Define the tasks in clear terms; Provide a stable work environment and avoid sudden change; Issue rules and regulations; Provide good examples.
Assign them work which needs analytical thinking and problem-solving skills; Encourage them to think independently and take their ideas to the next step.
Assign them work which is action-packed; Provide opportunities which need skills and challenges; Do not let them do the same job for a long time.
Assign them work which needs full energy; Provide competitive opportunities; Let them know that they will be promoted if they do brilliantly.

How to get motivated
You must think positively no matter how big a challenge is. If you think positively you will feel better and will be able to overcome challenges in life. Furthermore, meet an optimistic person and you will notice how motivated he is towards life.     On the other hand, negative thinking will only cause more depression in your life.
    Don’t be jealous of those who are successful around you. Instead, take inspiration from their success stories. This will make you motivated to get what you want. Moreover, you can also read books that are written by inspirational and successful personalities.
There is a famous quote that reads, “A healthy body leads to a healthy mind.” If your mind is healthy you will think positively.       Whether you are working out in the gym or going for a long walk, make sure that you include an exercise plan in your daily routine.
      Therefore, it is important to break your routine and do something different. Either you go on a vacation or learn a new skill, it is important to break the monotony (千篇一律) in your daily life.
Human beings are extraordinary individuals who are able to complete the hardest tasks and achieve the impossible. It is important to get out of your comfort zone and try something different.       .

A．Therefore, it is important to exercise.

B．Keeping yourself motivated is not a difficult task.

C．You might lose motivation by doing the same things over and over again.

D．One of the best ways to motivate oneself is to get inspired by other’s success.

E.Remember, positive thinking gives you motivation to achieve what you want.
F.By doing so you will get motivated and your attitudes towards life will be positive.
G.Do things that make you happy and find inspiration in possibly everything you see.

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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。（请将答案填写在答题纸对应该题的答题区内！）
Doctors say anger can be an extremely damaging emotion, unless you learn how to deal with it. They warn that anger can lead to heart disease, stomach problems, headaches, emotional problems and possibly cancer.
______ Some people express anger openly in a calm reasonable way. Others burst with anger, and scream and yell. But other people keep their anger inside. They can not or will not express it. This is called repressing anger.
For years many doctors thought that repressing anger was more dangerous to a person’s health than expressing it. They said that when a person is angry, the brain releases the same hormones (荷尔蒙). They speed the heart rate, raise blood pressure, or sugar into the blood, etc. ______
Some doctors say that both repressing and expressing anger can be dangerous. They believe that those who express anger violently may be more likely to develop heart disease, and they believe that those who keep anger inside may face a greater danger of high blood pressure.
______ They say the first step is to admit that you are angry and to recognize the real cause of the anger, then decide if the cause is serious enough to get angry about. If it is, they say, “______ Wait until your anger has cooled down and you are able to express yourself calmly and reasonably.”
Doctors say that a good way to deal with anger is to find humor in the situation that has made you angry. ______

A．In general the person feels excited and ready to act

B．They said that laughter is much healthier than anger.

C．Expressing anger violently is more harmful than repressing it

D．Anger may cause you a cancer.

E. Do not express your anger while angry.
F. Anger is a normal emotion that we all feel from time to time.
G. Doctors say the solution is learning how to deal with anger.

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。
Watching a sporting event with family and friends under the sun is a great experience in summer.     In the United States, heat exposure led to 8,000 deaths between 1979 and 2003. Luckily, a little prevention can go a long way towards making sure of an enjoyable day.
Know the danger
Heat-related illnesses do not require record-breaking temperatures to occur.    The body’s temperature can reach 106 or 107 degrees Fahrenheit on a 90-degree day, creating a potentially deadly situation. Factors such as age, weight or a medical condition can influence people.
Drink plenty of water
 Sweating is your body’s key way to keep cool, so drink water to stay well hydrated(含水的) before you feel thirsty. A cool beer may sound perfect on a hot day, but drink responsibly. Alcohol stops the body’s cooling system and causes you to go to the bathroom frequently.
  
Wear light-colored and loosely fitting clothing, so air can go around your body and help keep you cool. A hat is a must to help you keep cool, since your head contains many blood vessels(血管)， and sun block(防晒乳) is always a good idea.
Take action
What should you do if you are suffering from the heat while watching your favorite event?
Get up and go. It is a simple piece of advice, but could make the difference between a quick recovery and something more severe that requires medical attention. The ideal thing is to move yourself from the position you’re in to an area that is a little cooler.  

A．Weather-related causes

B．Dress for the occasion

C．In hot weather, it is essential to stay hydrated.

D．You may miss a little of the action, but it beats missing a lot.

E. It is also important to take advantage of services the equipment provides.
F. But when you add sun exposure to the crowds, the results can be deadly.
G. Temperatures between 80 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit can be dangerous.

根据短文内容，从下面的A-F选项中选出能概括每一段主题的最佳选项。
A. Review（复习）regularly
B. Make good use of class time
C. Find a good place to study
D. Plan your time carefully 
E. Scan浏览） before you read
F. Take notes in class
Maybe you are an average student with an average intelligent. You probably think you will never be a top student. This is not necessarily so. Anyone can become a better scholar if he or she wants to be.  The following suggestions may be helpful to you:

When you plan your week, you should make a list of things that you have to do. Be sure to set aside（抽出） enough time to complete the work that you are normally assigned each week. Of course, studying shouldn't occupy all of your free time. Don't  forget  to  set  aside  enough  time for entertainment, hobbies and relaxation.

Look around the house for a good study area. Keep this space, which may be a desk or simply a corner of your room, free of everything, but study materials. No radio or television! When you sit to work, concentrate on the subject!

This means  looking  a  passage  over  quickly but thoroughly before you begin to read it more carefully. Scanning a passage lets you preview the material and get a general idea of the content. Scanning will help you double your reading speed and improve your comprehension.

Take advantage of class time to listen to everything the teacher says. Really listening in class means less work later.  Taking notes will help you remember what the teacher says.

When you get home from school, go over your notes. Review the important points that your teacher mentioned in class. If you do it regularly, the material will become more meaningful, and you will remember it longer.
Develop a good attitude about tests. The purpose of test is to show what you have learned about a subject. Tests do more than just provide grades; they let you know what you need to study more, and they help to make your new knowledge permanent.