Starting your new school life can be difficult.Everything seems hard,and you don't even know where to go for your own classes.(1) Here are some suggestions on how to make friends at a new school.
Be active to start a conversation.A smile goes a long way.When walking in the halls,don't keep your eyes on the floor.If you see someone,give them a smile or say hi.(2)
Remember people's names.(3) You can say something like, "I remember you said something very interesting yesterday and wanted to talk about it some more,but I'm new here and don't remember your name yet.Would you mind telling me again?"
Join some clubs and activities.A new school and a new group of classmates offer more chances to explore(探索) some new interests. (4) There you can meet people who share your interests and are looking forward to making new friends too.
(5) Do you want to help the old or protect the environment?Speak up.Share your unique(独特的) ideas in the new school.Your new schoolmates will remember you immediately.They are more likely to talk with you and know you better.Then you will be able to make new friends.
根据短文内容,从下列七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最住选项。
A. |
Have an opinion. |
B. |
Making new friends can be hard too. |
C. |
If not,don't be afraid to ask them more than once. |
D. |
They will smile and introduce themselves to you too. |
E. |
Try to develop your skills as a leader in the new school. |
F. |
This is a great help to you to have your first talk with others. |
G. |
Try to be a member of a sports team or a part of a school play. |
German scientist think that your brain keeps working while you're asleep.To show that they were right,they gave two groups of students a problem to work out Group One went to sleep,and Group Two stayed awake. (1)
At the same time,from a recent study many children have missed out on 4.500 hours of sleep by the time they are seven years old.According to the Ministry of Education,primary school students should get at least 10 hours of sleep a night. (2) The answer is nine.If they don't get enough sleep at night,they will face more challenging situations in schoolwork.
Schools are taking action to make sure the students can get enough sleep.
(3) Three reasons are mentioned for the problem.Firstly they spend hours n scrolling(滚动),such as Douyin and Wechat Hours of watching the mobile phones can be harmful to their eyes and cause students to sleep less. (4) They may work overtime to get the job finished and they can't watch over he kids.Lastly,drinks like tea or coffee can also keep them excited and awake.
(5) For example,they should avoid using mobile phones too much,and drink something like milk before going to bed.
Only if schools,families and students join hands together,can students get enough sleep and be at their best in schoolwork.
阅读短文,把 A﹣E五个句子填入文中空缺处,使短文内容完整。
A.But researchers say many students still sleep less. B.In fact,students themselves should also take sleep seriously. C.Secondly,busy parents may not remind them to go to bed at the proper time. D.Then how many hours of sleep should junior high school students get a night? E.The result showed the students who slept worked out the answer more quickly. |
Pollution is one of the biggest problems in the world today.In many places,rubbish is thrown into lakes and rivers.(1)
In some cities,the air is filled with pollution.(2) If it is not cleaned up,more people will be hurt.
(3) Land and water pollution kills many animals every year.
If we do not act to improve the environment,more living things will be killed by pollution.
(4)
We should separate rubbish into different groups.In this way,it can be recycled and reused.We had better plant more trees.(5) What's more,we shouldn't put the waste into lakes or rivers.
If we can do these,we will make the world a better place to live in.
A.This makes some old people and children ill. B.As well as people,animals are also harmed by pollution. C.We can make our lakes and rivers cleaner and cleaner. D.It's time for all of us to take action right away! E.Because of this,these places have already been polluted. F.Trees reduce dust and help keep the air clean. G.A few of us should take action to protect the environment. |
There are not many nations that can say their national dish has become international.(1) Both are famous all over the world,and both have made the history of Italian food.People have been eating pizza,in one form or another,for centuries.They eat it everywhere — at home,in restaurants,or on street comers.
(2) Long ago,pieces of flatbread,topped with mushrooms and herbs (香料),were a simple and tasty meal.They were mostly for those who didn't have enough money to buy plates,or who were on the go.In the 18th century,Naples,in southern Italy,had become one of the largest cities in Europe,and it was growing fast.Lots of city people were poor and they were always rushing around to look for work.(3) Pizzas were cut to meet the customers' needs.They were inexpensive,used easy﹣to﹣find ingredients (原料),and could be made with plenty of flavor.
It was in America that pizza found its second home.(4) Soon,pizza spread across the country with the rapid development of the city.It was increasingly considered as a fast,fun food.People might like New York﹣style thin pizza,or Chicago deep﹣dish thick pizza.Some want extra cheese on their pizzas while others only like vegetables.(5)
For a lot of people in western countries,when they cannot decide what to eat,they order pizzas.
A.Nobody knows where pizza came from. B.The secret is,almost everyone likes pizzas. C.Italy has two such dishes,spaghetti and pizza. D.A number of people refused to eat pizzas in Italy. E.They needed food that was cheap and easy to eat. F.In 1905,the first pizzeria,Lombardi's,was opened in New York City. G.The word "pizza" came from the Latin word "pinsa" meaning flatbread. |
5 ways to train your brain for better sleep
The days are longer,full of sunshine and bright with the promise of enjoying a more relaxing spring and summer with your loved ones.But if you want to enjoy your daytime,it's time to improve your sleep during the night﹣time. "Sleep problems endanger health and quality (质量) of life for up to 45% of the world's population," according to the World Sleep Society.
Sleep is one of the three keys to a healthier,longer life (the others are diet and exercise). (1) .Here are the top five ways to improve your sleep and get some zz's:
Create a sleep nest
(2) .Science tells us that we sleep better in cooler temperatures of about 60 to 67 degrees Fahrenheit(15℃to 20℃).
Develop a routine
Set up a bedtime ritual by taking a warm bath or shower,reading a book or listening to soft music.You're teaching your mind to relax.And stick to it.Go to bed and get up at the same time each day,even on weekends or your days off. (3) .
Cut the lights
Production of the sleep hormone melatonin (荷尔蒙褪黑激素) begins at dark.Research has found that the body will slow or stop it with light on,to get away from any light,even the blue light from your charging smart phone.
Refuse the wine
Don't turn to wine to make you calm or help you sleep.(4) .Your body needs to experience all three steps of sleep—light sleep,dream,and deep sleep—to fully repair itself.
(5) .
Heavy and spicy foods may give you heartburn or other digestive problems,thus influencing your ability to get and stay asleep.
If you try these tips and can't seem to relax,or your sleep continues to worsen,be sure to reach out to your doctor or a mental health professional.
A.The body like routine B.Avoid heavy or hot foods C.Refuse coffee later in the day D.One of the first tasks is to set up your sleep environment E.Wine may help you fall asleep,but it holds you in the lighter sleep F.Many of the ways to increase the quality of your sleep are easy to follow |
German scientist think that your brain keeps working while you're asleep.To show that they were right,they gave two groups of students a problem to work out Group One went to sleep,and Group Two stayed awake. (1)
At the same time,from a recent study many children have missed out on 4.500 hours of sleep by the time they are seven years old.According to the Ministry of Education,primary school students should get at least 10 hours of sleep a night. (2) The answer is nine.If they don't get enough sleep at night,they will face more challenging situations in schoolwork.
Schools are taking action to make sure the students can get enough sleep.
(3) Three reasons are mentioned for the problem.Firstly they spend hours n scrolling(滚动),such as Douyin and Wechat Hours of watching the mobile phones can be harmful to their eyes and cause students to sleep less. (4) They may work overtime to get the job finished and they can't watch over he kids.Lastly,drinks like tea or coffee can also keep them excited and awake.
(5) For example,they should avoid using mobile phones too much,and drink something like milk before going to bed.
Only if schools,families and students join hands together,can students get enough sleep and be at their best in schoolwork.
阅读短文,把 A﹣E五个句子填入文中空缺处,使短文内容完整。
A.But researchers say many students still sleep less. B.In fact,students themselves should also take sleep seriously. C.Secondly,busy parents may not remind them to go to bed at the proper time. D.Then how many hours of sleep should junior high school students get a night? E.The result showed the students who slept worked out the answer more quickly. |
Lots of students are too busy doing their homework to help out with housework.So,many parents want to know if they should give their children chores.Well,there's no need to worry. (1)
First,doing chores helps children learn to be independent.Parents can't stay by their children's side all the time.(2) And these skills will help them be ready for the day when they go to college or take care of their own houses.
(3) When children finish a chore,they will not only take pride in a job well done but also have confidence in their ability to do things well.
Third,doing chores makes it possible for children to develop good relationships with their family,friends and partners.Doing chores together with family can make children more caring for their family.And they begin to learn their responsibility in a family or a group.
(4) They will know that if they work together as a team,things will be completed quicker and better.
(5) Yes!And it should be on the top of the list .Now,my friends,are you ready to help?
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。
A.Should children do chores?
B.Chores are good for children.
C.What chores should children do?
D.That helps them build team spirit.
E.Children can not do chores without their parents' help.
F.Second,doing chores helps children build self﹣confidence.
G.Children need to learn the necessary life skills to be independent.
Living with Less
These days,it seems that many people are trying to live more with less.They throw away all the less﹣used things,or some things that are not necessary.They are discovering the pleasure of spending their time and money on the things that matter most.(1) .
◆More free time
The more things you own,(2) .Just keep the things you use or enjoy.You'll be surprised at how much time you'll have to do what you rally want to do.Care for fewer things,and spend more time with friends and family.
◆Money saved
As you stop buying things you don't need,your finances (经济状况)will be better.(3) .Learn to reward(奖励)yourself with rich experiences.
◆Changed values
(4) .You will realize that things don't bring lasting happiness.True happiness comes from making memories (回忆) with loved ones.
Living simply lowers your stress(压力),betters your heath and allows you to find out what's important.Try to discover the peace and happiness this way of living can bring.Don't wait for a holiday to start living simply.Start today,(5) .
A.and you will find that less is more B.Here are some advantages of living simply C.Once you break the habit,your values will change D.the more time you will spend keeping them in order E.You can save some money and take a special trip instead |
Everyone has his or her own living habits.Building good living habits is important.Why are some habits better than others?Let's find out.
(1)
Corn,sweet potato,soybean and oats are all coarse food grains (粗粮).Eating coarse food grains is good for your health.They have a lot of dietary fiber (食用纤维).It's good for your stomach.You can cook them in porridge or make drinks with them.
Why shouldn't we bend our heads for a long time?
Keeping your head bent down for long is not good for your neck.Why is that?It's because you put too much pressure on your neck.It's like putting two watermelons(about 27 kilograms)on your neck.(2)
Why shouldn't we rub (揉) our eyes?
Your hands are much dirtier than you think.When you rub your eyes,the bacteria (细菌) on your hands might go into your eyes.(3) Clean them with running water instead.
(4)
After exercising,your skin is sweating (流汗) and your heart is beating fast.A cold ﹣ water bath will stimulate (刺激) them too much.(5) .You'd better wait for a while until your body cools down.Then you can take a warm﹣water bath to relax.
A.Why is a cold﹣water bath after exercising bad? B.You might have neck and shoulder pain by doing that. C.It might make you sick. D.If something gets in your eyes,do not rub them. E.Why do we need to eat coarse food grains ? |
A mind map is basically a tool that connects information around a central subject.It can help you make a knowledge bank to solve problems.A student recently said, "I thought mind mapping would take a lot of time to do but in fact it saves me time.(1)
How to make a mind map?Now follow these steps for making wonderful mind maps.
(2 ) Why?Because starting in the center lets your brain spread out in all directions and express itself more freely and naturally.
Use a picture for your central idea.Why?Because a picture is worth a thousand words and helps you use your imagination.(3) It helps get your attention and makes you work excitedly!
Connect your main branches (分支) to the central picture and connect your second﹣and﹣third﹣level branches to the first and second levels,etc.Why?Because your brain works by connection(4) If you connect the branches,you will understand and remember a lot more easily.
Use one key word every line.Why?Because every single key word can make you learn more clearly and easily.
(5) Why?Because each picture,just like the central picture,is also worth a thousand words.So,if you have 10 pictures in your mind map,they are already worth 10,000 words of notes.
Try to use more colors.Why?Because colors are as exciting to your brain as pictures.Color adds great energy to your creative thinking,and is fun!
根据材料内容,从下面五个选项中选出能填入文中空缺处的最佳选项,使文章意通顺、内容完整。
A.Start in the center of a page.
B.Use pictures as many as possible.
C.A central picture is more interesting.
D.I don't have to read my notes over and over again.
E.It likes to connect two,or three,or four things together.
① A recent report found that kids 30years ago could run faster and longer than kids today.
② The report found that today's kids were 15% less healthy than kids from 30years ngo.
You're a 13﹣year﹣old girl.Your mom was the same kind of kid when she was your age.Now imagine we could set upa mile race between you and your mom from 30 years ago.The study shows your mom would probably beat you in the race by 1.5 minutes.I was the same for boys.A boy from 30 years ago would beat a boy today.
The scientists who did the study think there are some reasons for the big fall in health.First,too many of today's kids are overweight. Thatmakes it harder for them to run fast.Second,kids today don't get enough exercise.The doctor says that kids should take exercise at least 60 minutes every day.That's why ③ 学生在学校上体育课是重要的.
So what should kids do?lf you don't want your mom and dad to think they are faster than you,don't spend a lot of time looking through the Internet,watching TV or movies.Instead,do things that will get you up and to move.
任务一:请将①句翻译成汉语.
78. .
任务二:请写出②句的同义旬.
79.The report found that kids from 30 years ago were 15% 、 than today's kids.
任务:三:请将③句翻译成英语.
80.That's why .
任务四:根据短文内容,回答下面问题.
81.What does the underlined word"That"mean in the passage?
82.If you want to be faster than your parents,what should you do?
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Many years ago,there lived an old man with his three sons,Dharma,Harrison and Keith,in a village.The man worked hard when he was young,(72) .But his sons were all born to be lazy,which made him disappointed.He was worried that his sons would use up his money and starve(饥饿)to death.
One day,the old man came up with a plan.He called his sons and said to them,"Look,my dear sons,in the land we have at the farmyard,there is lots of hidden gold.(73) ."
In a wish to find out the gold,his sons worked hard from the morning to the evening,digging and digging all through the land.Three days had passed,(74) .They got frustrated and angry.They decided to give up and returned to ask their father.
"There is no gold in the land.We are cheated."
"Since the land has been dug soft,(75) ?"their father answered.
The sons went off.Soon the whole once﹣useless land was rich crops.
"(76) ."said the proud father.
根据短文内容,从下列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.请把你的选项在答題卡上用2B铅笔将相对应的大写字母涂黑.
A.they found what they were looking for
B.If you work together,you may find it
C.so he had the largest farmyard and the most beautiful house in the village
D.This is the real gold,my sons
E.but they didn't find what they were looking for
F.what about the plan
G.why don't you plant some crops there.
Choose the best topic from A to F according to the meaning for each paragrahp.
56.For most people,the word"fashion"means"clothes".People may ask the question,"What clothes are in fashion?"And they use the adjective(形容词)"fashionable"in the same way,"She is in a fashionable blouse."
57.But of course there are fashions in many things,not only in clothes.There are fashions in holidays,in restaurants,in films and in books.Also,there are fashions in school subjects,jobs…and in languages.
58.Fashions change as time goes.If you look at pictures of people or things from the past,you will see that fashions have always changed.An English house in the 1750s is different from one in the 1650s.
59.Today fashions change very quickly.Some of these are natural.We hear about things more quickly.Newspapers,radios,telephones and televisions send information from one country to another in a few hours.
60.New fashions mean people seek(追求)new things,so you will spend some money on new things in fashion.
A.Fashions are different in different times. B.The meaning of new fashions. C.The meaning of fashions for most people. |
D.Seeking fashions is a kind of waste. E.Different fashions in different fields. F.The changing speed of fashions. |
A.Word Easy is a fantastic English learning app with world exercises of different levels.Only when you pass a test of a certain level,can you go on to learn words of a higher level
B.Rail Friend can be the best for helper when you feel it hard to buy the train or airline tickets,you can buy tickets anywhere at any time.
C.World of Tanks Blitz,a free﹣to﹣play online dating with over 40million downloads,brings quick﹣fire tank fights"A lot of tanks,a lot of people and a lot of fun."It will be the best choice to kill your time.
D.Himalayas Reading has millions of books including poems,short stories,novels and even fairy tales for children.What's special about it is that you can use it to download book recording that can be listened to.
E.Cheese Reading catches the main idea of each book you have a download so that you can save time by finishing reading a book within 5minutes.
F.Baby Bus is a very good friend for children under three years old.Kids can learn to speak understand numbers and draw pictures with the help of this app.
G.Vocabulary Hero may help you learn more English words while you're playing games,so if you have problems remembering the new words when you learn English,use it!
66.Jenny has to do the homework after work.She is so busy that she seldom has time to take care of her 2﹣year﹣old son,So she needs a app for him to learn to speak and count.
67.Sam was given a list of books to read by his teacher,but he has just had an eye operation and needs some app that can store the books and read them aloud to him.
68.Bob find it difficult to remember all the new words from the English textbook.He wants to make progress in a relaxing way for he thinks it boring to do a lot of word exercises.
69.Cathy is fun of traveling,she needs a nap that can make it easier for her to buy train or airline tickets.
70.John is going to have a long railway trip.During this trip,he needs something like games to kill the time. .
From the Other Side
Lara and Tara are twins.(1) but they are very different in
everything else.For example,hot food is Lara's favorite,and Tara has a sweet choice.
However,this isn't the problem with the twin girls.They always argued that the opposite one was wrong. (2) ,while Tara insisted that mornings were fresh and it was difficult to stay up till midnight.
(3) .To put an end to their fights,their parents decided to create a small drama.They wanted the girls to understand that they were both correct from their own point of view.Their parents covered the girls'eyes with black ribbons,and brought them to the dining room.(4) Lara was asked to stand on one side of the board and Tara on the other.They couldn't see the other side of it.When the ribbons were taken away,they were surprised to see a huge board between them.
Now,their father asked Lara,"What's the color of the board?"She replied,"It's black!"(5) .She replied,"It's white!"The two girls began to argue again.While Lara was confident it was black,Tara was sure it was white.Then,they were asked to exchange(交换)their places.They couldn't believe their eyes.Tara,who insisted it was a white board,saw a black one.Similarly,Lara,who argued the board was black,was shocked to see a white one.They understood that each of them was right in her own view.Most of us are like Lara and Tara.We are right most times,but insist that others are wrong!
A.They look like each other
B.For years,their arguments continued
C.Their mother asked Tara the same question
D.In the room,a big board was placed in the middle
E.Lara thought it was terrible to get up early in the morning.
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