What should you take in with you when you take an exam? Pen, pencil, eraser, ruler…, and don’t forget a bottle of water!
According to a study at the British Psychological ( 心理学的) Society Annual Conference held in London, students who bring water into exams may improve their grades by up to 10 percent.
Scientists at the University of East London and the University of Westminster, UK, did a study on 447 students. The students were studying for different degrees (学历) at the University of East London. Only 25 percent of them entered the exam hall with something to drink.
Scientists then compared their exam results with their normal schoolwork grades. They found that all those who had brought drinks with them got better grades by between 2 and 10 percent.
It is unclear why drinking water improves exam results. But scientists say having enough water in our bodies and not feeling thirsty could have a helpful effect on our brains. Drinking water may also cut down on anxiety ( 焦虑), which has a bad effect on exam performances, according to Chris Pawson, PhD, of the University of East London.
“Whatever the explanation, it is clear that students should try hard to stay hydrated (含水的)with water during exams,” he said.
So next time, when you are going to have a big exam, try bringing a bottle of water with you.Who knows – it may help you pass the exam!How much may the students improve their grades most if they bring water into exams?
| A．By 2%. | B．By 8%. | C．By 10%. | D．By 25%. |
How many students in the study got better grades?
| A．About 112 students who brought drinks or water into their exams. |
| B．All the 447 students who come from the University of East London. |
| C．About 300 students who took part in the study. |
| D．About 10 percent of the students who studied different subjects. |
The underlined phrase “cut down on” probably means _______.
| A．increase | B．bring | C．reduce | D．change |
According to the passage, how does water help students in exams?
a. It is good for their brains.
b. It makes students smarter.
c. It helps students stay cool.
d. It helps students stay awake.
| A．a b | B．a c | C．b c | D．c d |
In Britain you may often hear “Drop in any time” or “Come to see me soon”, but you can’t really do that. People just say those things to make you feel welcome. It is better to telephone before visiting someone at home. If you receive a written invitation to an event that says “RSVP”, you should reply to let the person who sent the invitation know whether or not you plan to go.
You should never accept an invitation unless you really plan to go. You may refuse by saying, “Thank you for inviting me, but I will not be able to come.” If, after accepting, you are unable to go, be sure to tell those who are expecting you as soon as possible that you will not be there. Although it is not necessarily expected that you give a gift to your host, it is considered polite to do so, especially if you have been invited for a meal. Flowers, chocolate, or a small gift are all appropriate(合适的). A thank-you note or telephone call after the visit is also considered polite and is an appropriate way to express your appreciation for the invitation.What can you do when a British friend says, “Drop in anytime”?
| A．Visit him or her at any time. |
| B．Say no time to him or her seriously. |
| C．Telephone him or her before visiting. |
| D．Visit him or her soon. |
What does the underlined word “RSVP” probably mean in Chinese?
| A．请自便 | B．请回复 | C．请审阅 | D．请来访 |
What should you do if your British friend sends you an invitation but you do not want to go?
| A．Do not give him or her an answer. |
| B．Tell another friend to go instead of you. |
| C．Tell him or her that you can’t be there for some reason. |
| D．Tell him or her that you don’t want to go there. |
Which of the following is not considered polite in Britain?
| A．Buy small presents when invited. |
| B．Refuse the invitation without telling anyone. |
| C．Write a thank-you note after a visit. |
| D．Give a telephone call after a visit. |
Where would you probably see this passage?
| A．In an invitation. | B．In a guidebook. |
| C．On a poster. | D．In a newspaper. |
Many years ago, there was an old man who had four sons. He wanted his sons to learn not to judge(判断) things too quickly. So he told them to go and look at a pear tree. It was far away from his home. The first son went in winter, the second in spring, the third in summer, and the youngest son in autumn.
When the sons came back, the old man asked them to say what they had seen.
The first son complained the tree was ugly. The second son said the tree was covered with buds and full of hope. The third son said the tree was full of green leaves. They looked so beautiful, and it was the most wonderful thing he had ever seen. The youngest son said that the tree was bowed down with heavy fruits. It was full of life and fulfillment(收获).
The man explained that all of his sons were right, but each of them had seen just one season of the tree. He told them that they couldn't judge a tree or a person by only one season. “If you give up when it's winter, you will miss the hope of your spring, the beauty of your summer, and the fulfillment of your autumn.” said the old man
It is true that we shouldn't let the hard season break the happiness of the other seasons. Never give up during the difficult days and better times are sure to come some day.Why did the old man ask his sons to look at the pear tree?
A. Because he liked eating pears.
B. Because the tree was important to his family.
C. Because he wanted to teach them not to judge things too quickly.The fourth son went to see the tree in .
A. Spring B. Summer C. AutumnThe underlined word "buds" probably means in Chinese.
A. 花蕾 B. 枝条 C. 果实 Which of the following is true?
A. The pear tree was near his home.
B. The third son said the tree was beautiful.
C. The four sons all liked the tree.What's the main idea of this passage?
A. Don't judge a life by one difficult season.
B. Every tree has four seasons.
C. Life is different for everyone.
Raising pets is a popular online game among teenagers. "More than 20 of my classmates have adopted(领养）pets online, while last year the number was just 10,” said Wang Hui, a middle school student from Beijing, who also raises pets online.
If you go to some websites, you can adopt virtual(虚拟的）pets like penguins, chickens, dogs and elephants. You can feed, wash, talk to and play with your pet.
Dai Yingshuang of Shanghai raises pets on Kaixin001. com. The 15-year-old said it is great fun. She thinks that she has "also learned how to take care of others".
If one doesn't feed and care for the pet, it becomes unhappy and unhealthy. So raising an online pet means spending a lot of time online.
This makes many parents worried. They fear there will be bad influence in the children's studies.
Dai said that she usually asks her uncle to take care of her pet, while she is at school.
Wang Zhaotong, from Anhui, has been raising a penguin on QQ. com since last year. The 14-year-old takes good care of the penguin.
She said her parents knew about the penguin and think it’s Okay. If the students can keep the balance between studying and playing, it's not bad for them to “raise” pets online.According to the passage, over ______of the students in Wang Hui’s class have adopted pets online this year.
A. 10 B. 20 C. halfWhat does Dai Yingshuang think of raising pets online?
A. It's not interesting at all. B. It wastes time. C. It is great fun.Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
A. Raising an online pet doesn't mean spending a lot of time online.
B. If one doesn't feed the pet, it becomes unhappy and unhealthy.
C. Raising pets online makes many parents worried.How many examples are mentioned in the passage?
A. Two. B. Four. C. Three.What does the passage mainly talk about?
A. Raising pets online is popular among teenagers.
B. It's bad to raise pets online.
C. How to raise pets online.
汤姆和家人要来中国进行为期七天的旅行，导游正在向他们介绍活动的安排：
The round trip will cost at least $4.800 in all. Some more fees(费用)may also need to be spent. I hope you will have a good trip.
DAY 1
Leave the USA for China. Your flight will include meals. drinks. and in-flight entertainment(娱乐)for your journey.
DAY 2
Arrive and check in at your hotel: Beijing Hotel. You will only need to pay￥560 (70% "discounts(折扣)off) per night for a single room.
DAY 3
In the morning we will go by subway to the Olympic Green and see the Bird's Nest. In the afternoon. we will visit the Water Cube.
DAY 4
Enjoy a full-day tour to the Forbidden City. the Temple of Heaven and the Confucius Temple. We will begin at Tiananmen Square and then walk to the Forbidden City. In the afternoon. we will visit the Temple of Heaven and the Confucius Temple:
DAY 5
We will visit Beijing Zoo and the Summer Palace. First stop: Beijing Zoo. You have a chance to see China's most cherished(珍贵) native animal. panda. After lunch. we will take the bus to the Summer Palace.
DAY 6
We will go to the Great Wall and the Ming Tombs.
DAY 7
Take off from Beijing Capital International Airport.How much money will they spend?
| A．$4. 800. | B．NearlyS4. 800. | C．Less than $4.800. | D．More than $4.800. |
How long will the trip be?
| A．Five days. | B．Six days | C． A week. | D．A month. |
How much does a single room at the Beijing Hotel for one night cost without a discount?
| A．￥590. | B．￥560. | C．￥800. | D．￥700. |
Which of the following places will you NOT see on Day 4?
| A．The Forbidden City. | B．The Summer Palace. |
| C．The Temple of Heaven. | D．The Confucius Temple. |
Which will be the route on Day 3 and Day 4?
| A．The Olympic Green-- the Forbidden City-- the Temple of Heaven-- the Confucius Temple. |
| B．The Temple of Heaven--the Confucius Temple-- Beijing Zoo--the Olympic Green. |
| C．Beijing Hotel-- the Bird's Nest-- the Water Cube-- the Forbidden City. |
| D．Beijing Zoo-- the Summer Palace-- the Temple of Heaven-- the Forbidden City. |
Nancy and Sheila are in the same class. They are friends. Nancy wants to invite Sheila to dinner on Sunday. But Sheila doesn't know the way. Now Nancy is telling her.
"It's easy. You can take No. 4 bus. After you get off at Red Road. cross it and take the first turning on the left. Walk along the road for about five minutes. and then you'll see a big tree. Go straight on for about a hundred meters. and you will see a big red house. This is not my home. Go past the big house about four hundred meters. and you'll see a small yellow house beside a little tree. Then you can open the door with your foot."
"With my foot?" asks Sheila. "Why?"
"Well. you won't come to my house empty-handed(空手地)， will you?" answers Nancy.Nancy asks Sheila to________.
| A．have dinner with her | B．go to a big red house |
| C．go to the cinema together | D．go shopping together |
Which of the following is true?
| A．Nancy and Sheila are classmates. |
| B．Sheila should take No. 5 bus first. |
| C．Nancy asks Sheila to come to her home on Saturday. |
| D．Sheila knows Nancy's home very well. |
How far is it from the big tree to the small yellow house?
| A．It's five minutes' walk. | B．It's a hundred minutes' ride. |
| C．It's about two hundred meters. | D．It's about five hundred meters. |
Where is Nancy's house?
| A．It's beside a big red house. | B．It's beside a little tree. |
| C．It's on the right side of Red Road. | D．It's behind a small yellow house. |
Why does Nancy ask Sheila to open the door with her foot?
| A．Because she thinks Sheila should carry a lot of presents in both hands. |
| B．Because she thinks Sheila should bring her family members to her home. |
| C．Because she thinks Sheila should bring other classmates to her home. |
| D．Because she thinks Sheila will be afraid to open the door with her hands. |
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