The day when the jobs were handed out was one of the most exciting moments for all the children in the class. It took place during the first week of the term. Every kid was given a job for which they would be responsible for the rest of that school year.
Some jobs were more interesting than others, and the children were eager to be given one of the best ones. When giving them out, the teacher took into account which pupils had been most responsible during the previous year. During the previous year Rita had carried out the teacher’s instructions perfectly. All the children knew Rita would be given the best job.
But there was a big surprise. Each child received a normal job. But Rita’s job was very different. She was given a little box containing some sand and one ant. Though the teacher insisted that this ant was very special, Rita felt disappointed. Most of her classmates felt sorry for her. Even her father became very angry with the teacher and he encouraged Rita to pay no attention to this insignificant pet. However, Rita preferred to show the teacher her error by doing something special with that job of little interest.
Rita started investigating all about her little ant and gave the ant the best food, and it grew quite a bit bigger.
One day, a man, who looked very important, came into their classroom and declared, “Your class has been chosen to accompany me, this summer, on a journey to the tropical rainforest, where we will investigate all kinds of insects. Among all the schools of this region, your class has best cared for the little ant.”
That day the school was filled with joy and celebration. Everyone thanked Rita for having been so patient and responsible. And many children learnt that to be given the most important task you have to know how to be responsible even in what are the smallest tasks.
1.What did the teacher base her decision on when giving out jobs to the children?
A. Their ability of managing their accounts during the previous year.
B. Their characters and interests.
C. Their class performance during the previous year.
D. Their working performance during the previous year.
2.What does the underlined sentence “But there was a big surprise.” mean?
A. The most responsible student got the job of least interest.
B. Each child got an important job.
C. Each child got an interesting job.
D. The perfect student got the job of everyone’s preference．
3.What is Rita’s attitude to her father’s suggestion?
A. Acceptive.B. Negative.
C. Uncertain. D. Totally positive.
4.We can infer that the man who made the declaration is a _________.
A. principal B. hunter
C. director D. biologist
5.What would be the best title for the passage?
A. Responsibility And Intelligence Bring Good Luck
B. Never Complain About Life
C. Small Tasks Can Lead To Fortunes
D. Men Are Best Known By Their Friends
When an important holiday comes, I usually think of what gifts to buy or prepare for my family members. It is the act itself rather than the thing you buy 1. matters. Either a small present, a text message or a phone call can mean a lot to the receivers. 2. , I had never got anything from my son, who is a university student. Parents never forget to celebrate their children’s birthday, but their children seem to be very 3. (forget).They seldom do something in return.
Life is unpredictable, and you never know what will happen tomorrow. When my son came back during the summer vacation, my wife and I, as usual, 4. (meet) him at the station. On arriving home, much 5. my surprise, my son took out a wrist watch and gave it to me, 6. (say) it was a birthday gift for me. It is a very fashionable watch, 7. shows not only hours, minutes and seconds but days as well. You can imagine how surprised and excited I was at that moment.
Some people say children get too much care and love from their parents and just take them for granted. 8. is natural for people to have such concerns and worries, but things may not turn out as badly as 9. (expect).We need to look more at the positive side of life, as a famous writer once said, “Life is 10. best classroom one can never get.”
Exam anxiety is something that almost every person experiences during his or her student life. Little anxiety actually helps one and work hard for the exams. However, if students spend all their time in feeling , a lot of valuable study time would be lost.
In this competitive world, cause a lot of nervousness in students. For some, exam anxiety encourages them to work hard, while for others it may be the root cause for poor performance, leading to academic and lack of confidence. In fact, some students are anxious by nature and easily get nervous when they face a(n) situation. They will think even if they have prepared well. They fear that they may what they have studied, and when it is too much, their is likely to come true.
One of the most important methods of exam anxiety is to prepare well in advance. Studying regularly for a few hours every day helps increase the of students. If students are not able to handle anxiety or nervousness, they could talk to their teachers, parents, friends or instructors. should also avoid giving pressure to their kids to do well. Creating a peaceful and atmosphere at home can be greatly helpful.
To and sleep properly is also important. Students tend to avoid sleep and starve themselves due to anxiety, but it is to their academic performance and health. It’s better that students should plan their time well and take proper breaks between studies. They should always remember to set aside some time for their since some entertainment helps them relax and concentrate.
1.A．concentrateB．relaxC．succeedD．experience
2.A．curiousB．confidentC．anxiousD．calm
3.A．plansB．breaksC．jobsD．exams
4.A．failureB．achievementC．preparationD．performance
5.A．peacefulB．stressfulC．naturalD．avoidable
6.A．positivelyB．confidentlyC．intentionallyD．negatively
7.A．rememberB．forgetC．confuseD．lose
8.A．fearB．dreamC．expectationD．competition
9.A．increasingB．feelingC．avoidingD．creating
10.A．relaxationB．pressureC．nervousnessD．confidence
11.A．TeachersB．ParentsC．FriendsD．Instructors
12.A．relaxingB．excitingC．depressingD．worrying
13.A．learnB．playC．restD．eat
14.A．helpfulB．harmfulC．importantD．nice
15.A．studiesB．habitsC．hobbiesD．meals
Many students fail to perform well in an exam not because they lack ability, but because of the unique pressure of the exam room—the tense atmosphere, the ticking clock on the wall, the teacher walking around, and the thought that their future will be decided by the exam.
It’s not just students who will face pressure. Human beings are competitive animals and we decide to evaluate each other, whether in exams, in job interviews or even on romantic dates, so all of us occasionally get nervous. Removing pressure from life is an impossible dream.
However, there are some ways which can help reduce our pressure. It turns out that we are far more likely to overcome the pressure when we are as familiar as possible with the situation we are about to face. Of course, even when we are well-prepared, we may still feel nervous, but at least we will be more equipped to deal with our nervousness than if we have failed to prepare. Furthermore, we may also benefit from reminding ourselves that the big moment is not that big after all from a different perspective. Even a huge exam is not as important as a loving family, or good health.
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1. 以约30个词概括这段短文的内容；
2. 然后以约120个词谈谈你对“压力”的看法， 内容包括：
（1）正确面对压力的重要性;
（2）作为高三的学生，你通常面临哪些压力？
（3）你在生活和学习中应对压力的措施。
【写作要求】
1、在作文中可以使用自己亲身的经历或虚构的故事，也可以参照阅读材料的内容，但不得直接引用原文中的句子；
2、作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。
【评分标准】
概括准确，语言规范，内容合适，篇章连贯。
假设你是某中学高三(5)班的班长。你班同学利用课余时间回收废报纸和饮料瓶获得了一笔收入。就如何使用这笔收入，你昨天下午专门组织了一次班会让全班同学进行讨论。请你根据以下讨论结果用英语写一篇班会总结。
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【写作要求】
1．只能使用5个句子表达全部内容；
2．作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。
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概括准确，语言规范，内容合适，语篇连贯。
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首先请阅读下列深圳书城的畅销书的封面及基本信息：
A.Foreword |
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| The Antidepressant Survival Guide： Beat the Side Effects of Your Medication by Robert J.Hedaya， M.D， Robert J.Hedaya， M.D.， is a clinical professor of psychiatry at Georgetown University Hospital's Department of Psychiatry. Motto： Live well. |
B.How Fear Limits Us |
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| On Becoming Fearless in Love， Work， and Life by Arianna Huffington Arianna Huffington was raised in Greece by her fearless mother.She has written this book for her two daughters in the hope that they will lead fearless lives. Motto： Overcome the obstacle， get over the next hill. |
C.Determination： How to Set Goals and Go After Them |
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| Fight Your Fear and Win by Don Greene， Ph.D. Don Greene， Ph.D.， was a nationally ranked high school diver.He was the sports psychologist for the U.S.Olympic Diving Team. Motto： Determination is drive. |
D.The Anger Business |
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| Anger ： The Misunderstood Emotion by Carol Tavris， Ph.D. Carol Tavris， Ph.D.， was senior editor，she now teaches from time to time in the department of psychology at UCLA Motto： Reduce Stress！ |
E.In the Presence of Danger |
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| The Gift of Fear by Gavin de Becker Davin de Becker， America's leading expert on violence， is the best－selling author of the Gift of Fear： Survival Signals. Motto： Trust and act on our straight instincts. |
F.Moving from Fear to Freedom |
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| Transforming Anxiety， Transcending Shame by Rex Briggs， M.S.W. REX BRIGGS， M.S.W.， has been a selected speaker at the National Anxiety Disorders Association of America's conferences since 1986. Motto： Weaken anxiety |
下面是这些书的简要内容，请匹配相关的书名。
1.This useful， popular book shows that if you are gone broke and lose love， please hold yourself back. If you look fat， just face it calmly. If you are in survival thinking， the most important is that you get rid of all the difficulties in front of us， life will be safe， perfect. If your daughters are to take their rightful place in society， they must become fearless.
2.In this book， the author calls the nation's leading experts on violent behavior， and shows you how to spot even tiny signs of danger before it's too late. Most violent acts are unpredictable. It points out that true fear is often a signal that can save your life. Believe the threat of violence surrounds us every day. But we can protect ourselves by straight judgment.
3.I.This book based on his years of clinical experience. It says about twentyfive million Americans take medicine to avoid depression. Despite the advances in the treatment of depression in recent years， many patients， even with the best medical care， feel that they are not living rich and fulfilling lives. This book will direct you how to survive well.
4.I This interesting book tells us that annoyance is as much a political matter as a biological one. And anger is a definite message： Pay attention to me. I don't like what you are doing. Restore my pride. You're in my way. Give me justice. This book suggests that when you're angry， just let it right out.
5.I.This valuable book states that nervousness has become a constant factor in today's society like a sign of the times， but it is sometimes difficult to recognize the effects of anxiety on our mental health. The only way to feel better about ourselves is to go out and do it.
