Do you want to make homework simpler?Oxford Learning founder and C EO Dr.Nick Whitehead said,"Homework might be an unavoidable（不可避免的）part in school,but it doesn't have to be that boring part.With the right skills in place,students can turn homework from headache-including to trouble-free."These steps will make an obvious 1.d____.
Use your notebooks
The brain is able to finish great works,but it is not 2.a____perfect.Students should never rely on it to remember all school details.When a teacher assigns homework,students should write the details in their notebooks.According to Whitehead,to make them effective,students 3.n____to remember to take the note books out of the school bags at night,open them up,and read over the night's list.
Remove distractions(使注意力分散的事物)
Computers on, music on, text messages receiving······Whitehead says if students aren't doing research,they should turn off all the above electronics,and focus on the task at hand for a set period of time.They'll find that it is 4.e____to concentrate and that homework takes less time.
Think actively
Getting homework done is the name of the game,but what happens if students are struggling with a question or can't work out an answer?When facing difficulties,it is wise for the student to take a small break,then5. r____to look at the problem again.
Get organized
Homework is often the most disorganized part.Whitehead recommends,"Students should keep all the homework-related things in a bin,so they don't waste time 6.s____for pens or rulers."He also recommends picking the same place to do homework every night,and （when possible）completing homework at a7. c____ time each day.
Choose the words or expressions and complete the passage（选择最恰当的单词或词语完成短文)
People around me always told me that I could dance,because it was a girl's sport.
But I never gave up my____ of becoming a dancing star.I practiced secretly,learning from books,movies,and shows.However,without my parents support,it seemed impossible to reach.
One summer,my little sister Maggie was going to dance lessons.I immediately asked my parents for permission to take her to the lessons.What a ____chance to learn dancing!
One afternoon,I was practicing a new dance in my room,when Maggie walked in.
"What's the matter ,Maggie?"I stopped dancing.
"Denis,you're a great dancer!Can you help me?"
"What is it?"I wondered.
"There will be a dancing performance in my school,but the boys think I'm slow,and ____of them wants to be my partner.Could you dance with me for it?"She looked at me anxiously.
"You can be a good dancer!"I encouraged her."Let's show those people that they have been wrong all along."
In the following months,we practiced every evening,hiding from my parents.I was having a fantastic time and soon Maggie improved a lot.
Finally came the big day.I became____ when I heard my parents would come to watch the performance.As the music began,I took a deep breath and tried to calm down.we moved____,shining with pride.From the cheering of the crowd,I was sure we were successful.
My heart was beating wildly when I saw my father coming towards me.He put his hand on my shoulder."Well
done ,son.Though it is hard for me to admit it,it seems that you really ____this stage.Go for it and make us proud."
I'd been waiting for this moment for so long.I knew that the road ahead was going to be easy,but I wouldn't give up.I wanted nothing more in life than to dance.
1.A.work B. dream C.answer D.message
2.A.wonderful B.funny C.similar D.strange
3.A.all B. both C.neither D.none
4.A.shy B.bored C.nervous D.angry
5.A.politely B.perfectly C. quietly D.carefully
6.A.stood on B.put on C.fell into D.belonged to
Choose the best answer (根据文章内容，选择最恰当的答案)：
I put my carry-on in the luggage compartment(行李舱架),
and sat down in my seat.Just before take-off,a line of soldiers came down the aisle（过道） and filled all the empty seats.
After flying for about an hour,an announcement was made that sack lunch （午餐袋）were available for $5.As I reached for my wallet to buy one,I overheard the soldier ask his buddy if he planned to buy lunch."No ,that seems like a lot of money for just a sack lunch.I'll wait till we get to Chicago."His friend agreed.
I looked around at the other soldiers.None were buying lunch.I walked to the back of the plane,and handed the flight attendant（服务人员）a $50 bill." Take a lunch to all those soldiers."
After we finished eating. I went again to the back of the plane,heading for the restroom.A man stopped me."I saw what you did.I want to be part of it.Here,take this."He handed me $25.
Soon after I returned to my seat,I saw the Flight Captain coming down the aisle.
When he got to my row,he stopped and said,"I want to shake your hand.I was a soldier and I was a military（军队） pilot.Once,someone bought me a lunch.It was an act of kindness I never forgot."I was embarrassed when applause（掌声） was heard from all of the passengers.
Later I walked to the front of the plane so I could stretch my legs.A man who was seated about six rows in front of me reached out his hand,wanting to shake mine.He left another $25 in my hand.
We landed in Chicago,I picked up my belongings.Waiting just inside the airplane door was a man who stopped me and put something in my shirt pocket.Another $25.
Upon entering the terminal（航站楼）,I saw the soldiers gathering for their trip to their base.
I walked over to them and handed them $75."It will take you some time to reach the base.It will be about time for a sandwich.God Bless You."I said.
These soldiers were giving their all for our country.I could only give them a couple of meals.It seemed so little.
1.The writer met the soldiers when he to Chicago.
A.took a coach B.took a plane
C.took a bus D.took a train
2.The soldiers didn’t buy sack lunches because .
A.they were not hungry at the time
B.They missed the time when they could buy sack lunches
C.They thought the sack lunches were too expensive
D.They thought the lunches on the plane tasted bad
3.When the writer bought lunch for the soldiers, .
A.he wanted the soldiers to thank him
B.he expected others to pay for them with him
C.he wanted to impress the Flight Captain
D.he didn’t know others would notice what he did
4.The writer received from the other passengers in the end.
A.$125 B.$75 C.$50 D.$25
5.Which of the following statement is TRUE according to the article?
A.The writer bought sack lunches for the soldiers and the captain
B.A flight attendant give the writer $25 to buy lunch for the soldiers
C.Someone once bought the Flight Captain a lunch when he was a military pilot
D.The writer bought sandwiches for the soldiers when they got off the plane
6.The article is mainly about “ .”
A. Love for one’s motherland is often rewarded
B. You should show pity to people around you
C. An act of kindness will invite others to join in
D. Sometimes it costs a little to help people in need
Rewrite the following sentences as required（根据所给要求，改写下列句子。每空格限填一词)
1.They sold out all the tickets for the acrobatic show.（改为否定句）
They ____ ____out all the tickets for the acrobatic show.
2.The German architects will return to their hometown in a month.(对划线部分提问)
will the German architects return to their hometown?
3.Mary seldom had lunch at the school cafeteria last semester.(改为反义疑问句)
Mary seldom had lunch at the school cafeteria last semester， ？
4.Tom's cousin does a part time job.He can get more working experience.（保持原句意思）
Tom's cousin does a part time job to get more working experience.
5.Many parents in China don't allow the kids to have their own bank cards. (改为被动语态)
The kids in China to have their own bank cards.
6.Tom wants to know```Does Eddie enjoy living in the suburbs?(改为宾语从句)
Tom wants to know Eddie living in the suburbs.
7.with, it ,the students,necessary,language,to,a,is environment,provide.(连词成句)
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Complete the sentences with the given words in their proper forms（用括号中所给单词 的适当形式完成下列句子)
1.Peter saw two ____break into the house and he called the police.（thief）
2.Mrs Smith will tell you her ____time by e-mail as soon as possible.（arrive）
3.We'll celebrate my grandma's____ birthday at that restaurant tomorrow.（ninety）
4.Jean Henry Dunant was the first____ to win a Nobel prize in peace.（Europe）
5.We will ____the commuting time after the new bridge is built.（short）
6.Lily's mom had a conversation with her____for she spends too much on name-brand clothes.（gentle）
7.At last the climber____ in conquering the difficult mountain.（success）
8.I think swimming is ____the best form of exercise you can get.（probable）
A. take off B. mean C. how D. against E. safely |
Although we still don't know whether using mobile phones can cause cancer,we should try to use our phones__1.__.Here are some tips:
*Use a headset（耳机） or speaker.
Headsets give out much less radiation than phones.Some wireless headsets give out low-level radiation.However,
you should __2.__your headset when you're not talking to anyone.Using a phone with a speaker will also make it safer.
*Listen more, talk less.Your phone gives out radiation when you talk or text,but not when you're listening or getting messages.
*Hold the phone away from your body when you are talking,not _3._your ear.Also,don't keep it in your pocket.
*Choosing texting over talking.Phones give out less radiation when sending texts than when making calls.Texting also keeps radiation away from your head.
* Poor signal?Stay off the phone.Fewer signal bars（信号数） on your phone__4.__that the phone needs to give out more radiation to work.Make and take calls [when your phone has a strong signal.
