任务型阅读。
Do you want to make homework simpler? Oxford Learning founder and CEO Dr. Nick Whitehead, said, “Homework might be an unavoidable(不可避免的) part in school, but it doesn’t have to be the boring part. With the right skills in place, students can turn homework from headache-including to trouble-free.” These steps will make an obvious difference.
Use your notebooks
The brain is able to finish great works, but it is not perfect. Students should never rely on (依赖) 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 need to remember to take the notebooks out of their 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 that 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 easier to concentrate (全神贯注) and that homework is finished in a shorter 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 then return to look at the problem again.
Get organized
Homework is often the most disorganized part. Whitehead says, “Students should keep all the homework-related things in a bin so they don't waste time searching for pens or rulers.” He also suggests picking the same place to do homework every night, and (when possible)completing homework at the same time each day.
How to make homework 1. | |
As students, homework is an unavoidable part in school, but many students feel 2. about homework. The following 3. can help students turn homework from headache-including to trouble-free. | |
Use your notebooks | Students shouldn’t rely on brains to remember everything. 4., they should use notebooks to write the details in their school. At home they open them up, and read over the night’s list. |
Remove distractions | Turn off all the 5. if you are not doing research. Then you may find you can concentrate on homework more 6. and it makes a shorter time. |
Think 7. | When you have trouble 8. some problems, you should take a small break then come back to look at it again. |
Get organized | 9. all the homework-related things organized is important for every student. They should pick the same place to do homework, and finish homework at the same time each day if 10.. |
D)句型转换
1.He has worked in Nanjing since ten years ago.(对划线部分进行提问)
________ ________ ________he ________in Nanjing?
2.My friends have already done their homework.(改为一般疑问句)
________ your friends________ their homework________?
3.I had to wait for another bus.(改为否定句)
I ________ ________ ________ wait for another bus.
4.The little dog died 3 days ago.(改为同义句)
The little dog ________ ________ ________ for 3 days.
5.He didn’t know how he could break the ropes.(改为同义句)
He didn't know _________ _________ _________the ropes
The names of William Shakespeare, Charles Dickens, and Jane Austen are probable not new to you. They are stars of the literary landscape and their works add to the charm of their British homeland. This week, we take you to the places where these literary masters grew up, lived or got their inspiration from.
Stratford-upon-Avon
Located on the banks of the river Avon in the north of England, Stratford-upon-Avon provides a beautiful glimpse into Britain’s rural life. Every year, thousands of tourists flock to the town to see the land that produced Britain's greatest playwright. They visit the house where Shakespeare lived and go to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre to enjoy his plays
William Shakespeare(1564-1616)
Stratford-upon-Avon would be an ordinary small city in Britain if it was not the birthplace of William Shakespeare. Shakespeare left the town when he was 18, but even at the height of his career in London, Shakespeare returned here regularly to visit his family. Shakespeare thought of it as his real home, even though London brought him fame
Bath
UNESCO World Heritage city, Bath has the country's only natural hot springs. The city is named after its most popular sight: the Roman Baths, which were built by the Romans in the first century as a public bath house. For centuries, people went there to bathe in the natural mineral water.
Jane Austen (1775-1817)
Bath was one of Austen's favorite places. It appears in her novels: Persuasion and Northanger Abbey. In the latter she wrote,"I do like it very much If I could have papa and mamma and the rest of them here, I suppose I should be too happy!”
London
LONDON is the cultural center of Britain. Its historical attractions draw numerous visitors. Treasures such as Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and Buckingham Palace are among the world's top tourist attractions. Museums like the British Museum and the National Gallery, all free, make London a favorite for art lovers.”
Charles Dickens (1812-1870)?
Dickens spent most of his life in London and wrote extensively about this city .Born in Hampshire, south of London, Dickens moved to London when he was two years old. He depicted London as foggy,dirty,with villains everywhere,as shown in his works Oliver Twist, Great Expectations, Bleak House and A Tale of Two Cities.
1.Which of the following is true?
A.Stratford-upon-Avon made Shakespeare famous.
B.In Shakespeare's opinion, London was his real home.
C.Stratford-upon-Avon was the birthplace of Shakespeare.
D.Shakespeare returned to London regularly to visit his family.
2.________is not Charles Dickens' s works.
A.Oliver Twist B.Great Expectation C.Bleak House D.Northanger Abbey
3.What's the main idea of the passage?
A.Introduce the places where three literary masters grew up and lived.
B.Introduce the works of three literary masters.
C.Compare the three literary masters.
D.Describe the three literary masters.
A young man was getting ready to graduate from college. For many months he had admired a beautiful sports car in a dealer’s showroom, and knowing his father could well afford it, he told him that was all he wanted. As Graduation Day approached the young man awaited signs that his father had purchased the car. Finally, on the morning of his graduation, his father called him into his private study. His father told him how proud he was to have such a fine son and told him how much he loved him. He handed his son a beautifully wrapped gift box. Curious, but somewhat disappointed, the young man opened the box and found a lovely, leather-bound Bible, with the young man’s name embossed in gold. Angry, he raised his voice to his father and said "With all your money, you give me a Bible? " and stormed out of the the house. Leaving the Bible.
Many years passed and the young man was very successful in business. He had a beautiful home and wonderful family, but realized his father was very old, and thought perhaps he should go to him. He had not seen him since that graduation day. Before he could make arrangements, he received a telegram telling him his father had passed away and willed all of his possessions to his son. He needed to come home immediately and take care of things. When he arrived at his father’s house, sudden sadness and regret filled his heart. He began to search through his father’s important papers and saw the still new Bible, just as he had left it years ago. With tears, he opened the Bible and began to turn the pages. And as he did, a car key dropped from the back of the Bible. It had a tag with the dealer’s name, the same dealer who had the sports car he had desired. On the tag was the date of his graduation and the words PAID IN FULL. How many times do we miss Spirit's blessings and answers to our prayers because they do not arrive exact as we have expected?
1.What does the underlined “it” refer to?
A.the Bible B.car key
C.a tag D.the dealer's name
2.We can infer from the passage that________ .
A.The father was not rich enough to buy the sports car.
B.The father bought his son only a Bible for his graduation.
C.The father only left the sports car for his son when he passed away.
D.The son was very sorry that he didn’t open the Bible and turn the pages on the Graduation Day.
Wheel Have Fun!
Contract for Bicycle Rental
By signing this contract, .I, , agree that I will be the only rider using this bicycle and that I have the experience to use it safely. I agree to ride the bicycle no farther than100 miles from the Wheel Have Fun! office. I will return the bicycle by the time indicated below. For every hour the bicycle is late, I agree to pay an additional $10.
All bicycles include a pump, lock, and repair kit (patches, spare tube, tire levers). These items must be returned with the bicycle. There is no cost for using items in the kit, but please report their use to the rental agent at the time of return.
The rental rate includes insurance, which covers minor damage to the bicycle.
This insurance does NOT cover any of the following costs:
※ damage caused to property or other vehicles;
※ medical costs related to an accident; or
※theft or loss of bicycle.
Rental | Rate |
1hour | $12 |
2hour | $20 |
4hour | $35 |
You are fully responsible for any and all of the costs named above.
Period of Rental: Start Time End Time
Name(please print):
Signature Date
1.What information is not included in the contract after it has been completed?
A.the name of the renter. B.the value of the bicycle.
C.the time the rental period begins and ends. D.the cost of each extra rental hour.
2.Which of the following situations would require the renter to pay an additional amount?
A.returning the bicycle two hours late B.riding the bike faster than 25 miles per hour
C.using a patch from the repair kit D.refusing to sign the contract
3.The insurance included with the rental will pay _______.
A.the cost of the bicycle if it is stolen B.the hospital bills of anyone hit by the bike
C.to repair a small tear in the bicycle's seat D.to fix an automobile that the bike hits
Time for an adventure?
Are you a bit bored with your nine-to-five routine? Have a look at our exciting range of holidays and decide what type of adventure you'd like.
Activity holidays
Our activity holidays are for everyone, people who love danger or who just like sports. We have a huge variety of water, snow or desert holidays. We' ll take you SCBA diving in the Red Sea or kayaking and white water rafting in Canada. If you prefer snow, you can try skiing or snowboarding in the Alps or even igloo building. For those who like warmer weather, we also have sandboarding(the desert version of skateboarding) or camel safaris.
Polar expeditions
Take an expedition to Antarctica or the northern Arctic; explore a land of white natural beauty and wonderful wildlife. Our experts will explain everything about the two poles as you watch the penguins in Antarctica or whales and polar bears in the Arctic. There's no greater adventure than travelling to the ends of the earth. A once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Cultural journeys
Our cultural journeys will help you discover ancient civilizations: India, Thailand, Egypt and many more. Visit temples, palaces and ancient ruins—just remember to bring your camera! Get to know local ways of life by exploring markets, trying exotic foods and meeting local people.
Trekking tours
We have trekking holidays to famous places such as Machu Picchu or the Everest Base Camp Trek, as well as some nearer to home in the Highlands of Scotland. You don’t need to be very sporty, just fairly fit. You’ll have a great time enjoying nature with a group of new friends. Some of the holidays include camping, but we’ll transport the tents for you!
Wildlife holidays
We organize small-group tours to get closer to nature in Africa, Asia or South America. Go on safari in Africa and watch lions and giraffes. Meet the famous turtles off the Galapagos Islands. Look for tigers in India, or take an elephant safari in Sri Lanka. We use local guides and stay in a range of accommodation, from tents to tree houses.
1.Which of the following statement is TRUE?
A.People who try trekking tours will go to places like Red Sea or kayaking and white water rafting in Canada.
B.In cultural journey, people have a chance to eat some exotic foods.
C.People who love danger or who just like sports can try the polar expeditions.
D.People who take the wildlife holidays will organize small-group tours but they can only live in tents.
2.Match the best adventure for the people below.
a)Daniel: I was attracted by the scenes in the BBC documentaries, and I really want to see the penguins with my own eyes in the northern Arctic!
b)Simon: My dream place for adventure is somewhere cold, because I am crazy for skiing and snowboarding.
c) Sandy: I'm not good at sports, though I am slim. I'd like to choose a tour which can help me meet more people and make more friends.
d)Amy: Ancient temples, palaces or ruins are my favourites. Besides, I am a foodie.
f) Neil: If I got a holiday, I will definitely go to safaris to take photos of wild animals. Only by getting so close to the animals can I feel the magic of nature!
A.Activity holidays——cultural journeys——Trekking tour——polar expeditions——Wildlife holidays
B.Wildlife holidays ——Trekking tours——Activity holidays——cultural journeys——polar expeditions
C.Trekking tours——Polar expeditions——Polar expeditions——Cultural journeys ——Activity holidays
D.Polar expeditions——Activity holidays——Trekking tours——Cultural journeys——Wildlife holidays
