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Freshmen anywhere may be nervous about university life．Here, three pieces of advice are for them.
Listen but don't be silent
The world is held in students’ hand via smart phones. Thus, they may consider lecture listening less important. 1. It forces students to face the difficulties of training a deep attentiveness. Unsurprisingly, students find it hard to speak out, ask questions or for points of clarification. They don't want to appear foolish or incapable. However, there is no such thing as a foolish question. Teachers are there to help you understand. This also goes for seminars and workshops. 2.
Read and buy books
3. There're so many useful online sources today, but the habit of reading books, especially whole books, is something being lost. Buy your own books．There are many bargains to be found on used-book websites or through Amazon. Being a book lover and buyer will help any student get the most out of their education.
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As a student, you don't just have to learn to listen and become an active reader: you also have to become an academic writer. Written work at college level cannot be done at the last minute or in a rush. It takes time. Turn to your teachers. If they will read draft essays then make sure you can get feedback（反馈） ahead of the final submission. 5.
Students who get feedback on their work always do better than those who do not. It is one of the few educational laws that holds true in all cases.
A. Don't try to do it all the night before.
B. However, a lecture is a listening workout.
C. Thinking clearly cannot be done in a rush.
D. So train your ear, listen carefully, but don't be silent.
E. Reading is the most important thing that any student does.
F. Re-writing has proved to be the turning point in one's degree.
G. If they won't read drafts, then see them to run through your ideas．
“Beating is a sign of affection，cursing (骂) is a sign of love.”
Many may not expect to hear the words of the old Chinese saying in these modern times—with parents wealthier and better educated than they have ever been—but experts say they still ring true.
Today，it seems，Chinese parents are more likely to send their children to precollege military academies in the United States in the hope that some tough love will pave the way to success.
“Good education doesn't mean letting your children enjoy privileges，especially our boys.” said Song Wenming，an entrepreneur (企业家) in Jinhua，East China's Zhejiang province. “They should be raised in tough conditions to know what to fight for in the future.”
In August，Song sent his 17yearold son to Valley Forge Military Academy (VFMA) in Pennsylvania. And he is far from alone，even though it takes a lot of money—around $48,000 per year—to send a child to a strict military school.
Statistics show that an increasing number of Chinese students have been registering with such academies.
A few years ago，there were no Chinese students at Valley Forge. Today，there are 28. “All of the Chinese students at Valley Forge came from wealthy families；some of them were spoiled.” said Jennifer Myers，director of marketing and communications at the school.
Song's only son，Song Siyu，had a rocky start during his first six weeks at the school. The teenager said he went to the school voluntarily but did not expect it to be as difficult.
Now，three months later，he has perfected the art of taking a bath in 35 seconds，finishing a meal without looking at his food，and making his bed with precision. He can even take criticism，no matter how unreasonable.
“The training is hard but I know it is good for selfdevelopment of individuals.” said Song Siyu. “The endless training and scolding are just ways to build up our character；they are not personal.”
But his enthusiasm is not universal. Ten of the 13 Chinese students who joined the academy this year have transferred to other schools.
But for those who stick with it，there is a reward for all the hard work.
1.From the second paragraph，we can know the old Chinese saying ________.
A．is out of date in modern times
B．is disagreed by rich parents
C．is still worth trusting
D．is deeply believed by better educated parents
2.The underlined sentence means that ________.
A．Song sent his only son to military school，so he feels lonely
B．Song is the only one who sends his child to military school
C．there are other people sending their children to military school besides Song
D．the fee of the military school is so high that only Song can afford it
3.Song Siyu got some achievements in the military school except ________.
A．taking a bath in a short time
B．improving his character
C．taking unreasonable criticism
D．having his meal with his eyes closed
4.Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A．It's likely that more and more Chinese students will attend VFMA.
B．Most Chinese parents approve of educating their children by beating and cursing nowadays.
C．Song Siyu had no difficulty in adjusting to the life at VFMA.
D．Most Chinese students support the way of education at VFMA.
For thousands of years, people thought of glass as something beautiful to look at. Only recently have they come to think of it as something to look through. Stores display their goods in large glass windows. Glass bottles and jars that hold food and drink allow us to see the contents. Glass is used to make eyeglasses, microscopes, telescopes, and many other extremely useful and necessary objects.
Until the Second World War, most of the glass used for optical(光学的) instruments was imported from Europe. However, during the war Americans could not get European glass, and they were forced to make their own. Therefore, new kinds of glasses were developed that had been previously unknown. These new effects were achieved by mixing other chemical elements with the sand. Some of these new glasses are very strong and can resist many kinds of shocks. Legend has it that a very hard glass was invented by a Roman who showed his discovery to the Emperor. When the Emperor saw the glass he feared that it would become more valuable than gold and sliver, making his treasure worthless. Therefore, he had the glassmaker killed, and the secret was not discovered again for hundreds of years.
In the present century, safety glass was invented for use in modern cars and planes. Safety glass is made by placing a layer of plastic between two layers of plate glass. When the outside layer of glass is broken, the pieces do not scatter(散开) and injure people. Some glass of the type is strong enough to resist bullets(子弹).
Although nowadays plastics have replaced glass under conditions where glass might be easily broken, there are new uses being developed, for the greatest advantage of glass is that its component(组成的) parts are inexpensive and can be found all over the world.
1.As time goes by, glass ________.
A. is regarded as transparent(透明的)
B. is used to make things look pleasant
C. is seen as more than decoration
D. is widely used to replace steel in making containers
2.Why did Americans make their own glass during the Second World War?
A. The war blocked the way of glass import.
B. The glass made in Europe was out of date.
C. They refused to use the European glass.
D. They were able to make a new kind of glass.
3.Why does the author tell us the legend?
A. To prove the Roman was the first inventor of hard glass.
B. To support the Americans were as clever as the Romans.
C. To give some information about hard glass.
D. To provide a historical event concerned with hard glass.
4.Why are new uses of glass being developed?
A. Because glass is not as safe as plastics.
B. Because glass is cheap and easily obtainable.
C. Because glass is not as strong and durable as plastics.
D. Because glass is more and more widely used.
"Your homework is to collect sounds and take them down," Mrs. Olson said before class was over. She handed out sheets of paper shaped like giant ears.
On his way home, Colin glared out of the school-bus window. Not fair, he thought. How could he collect enough sounds on his family's farm? If only he lived in the town.
He got off the bus when it stopped at his mailbox. But he wasn't in the mood to wave as it drove away.
"I’m home！”Colin called when he pushed open the gate. He threw his schoolbag down on a kitchen chair.
"How was school?" His mother asked, walking in with his baby brother on her shoulder.
"I’ve got homework," Colin complained.
"Eat something before doing your chores." His mother gave him the animal biscuits. Colin ate two tigers, three lions, and a seal, then drank some milk.
Astrid, Colin's dog, woofed as Colin walked toward the barn（谷仓）．Her young dogs were yipping. Colin placed dog food into their pan. In the chicken house, Colin hurried two hens from their nests．He put their warm eggs into his jacket. The black cow napped in the sun. Colin woke her when he poured corn into her pan. "Moo, thank you！”she seemed to say.
Colin put the eggs in the kitchen, then climbed to his tree house as usual. He could see Dad's beehives（蜂箱） by the field. Six hives usually meant plenty of humming noise. But today he couldn't hear it over the chattering sound of the sparrows，How could a person think?
"QUIET！”Colin shouted.
Suddenly, he sat up straight. Cows mooed and young dogs yipped. Chickens crackled in their yard. When Astrid began woofing below, Colin smiled broadly. "I hear you！”he called. He hurried down from the tree.
1.Why did Colin wish he lived in the town?
A. Because living on the farm was boring.
B. Because people were treated fairly there.
C. Because the town was near his school.
D. Because collecting sounds would be easier.
2.What does the underlined part in Paragraph 7 refer to?
A. Doing his homework.
B. Helping with farm work.
C. Playing with animals.
D. Babysitting his brother.
3.How many animal sounds are mentioned in the text?
A. 4.B．5．C. 6.D. 7.
4.What will Colin most probably do next?
A. Walk Astrid.
B. Gather honey.
C. Draw a giant ear.
D. Record the sounds.
Step into Wonderland and follow any of the many tracks around Kinabalu Park. Even though it is the most explored and studied place in Borneo, new discoveries of rare plants are frequently being made here.
So take a map and set off on your own or follow Park Naturalists as they take you on guided path walks and point out the various wonders. There are also visual shows advertising rare plants and animals here. If you are a first time visitor, sign up for these shows and you’ll be excited when you find yourself identifying the same plants and animals on your walks or during your climb up Mt. Kinabalu.
Mt. Kinabalu Botanical Garden is one of the biggest attractions at the park, which started in 1981. This 5-acre garden is an excellent collection of different kinds of plants on the mountain, as plants from all over the park have been replanted here. There are hotels, inns and chalets(牧人小屋) at Kinabalu Park to suit one’s budget. For more information, click www.sabahtourism.com.
TIMETABLE GUIDE | |
PLACE / INTEREST | TIME (HRS) |
1. KINABALU PARK HQ: Botanical Garden Guided Walk Slide Show |
9:00—15:00 11:00 14:00 (and 19:30 on weekends) |
2. PORING Butterfly Farm Tropical Garden Night Walk |
9:00—16:00 13:30 By Prior (提前) Arrangement Only |
3. MESILAU Guided Nature Walk Monday to Friday Saturday and Sunday |
9:30, 11:00, 14:00 7:30, 10:30, 14:00 |
4. KUNDASANG WAR MEMORIAL Daily (Monday to Sunday) Memorial Services & Special Programs |
10:00—17:00 By Prior Arrangement |
Note: Adult: $20. Kid under twelve: 50% off Family including two adults and a kid under twelve: $40. | |
1.What can we infer according to this text?
A. There’re still some unknown rare plants in Kinabalu Park.
B. Mt Kinabalu is a more explored and studied area than Borneo.
C. Mt Kinabalu Botanical Garden attracts visitors due to its long history.
D. Visitors should follow the Park Naturalists so as not to get lost.
2.Which of the following is a fact based on this text?
A. Guided Nature Walk is a favorite of first time visitors.
B. Botanical Garden and Butterfly Farm open at the same time.
C. Slide Show is unavailable unless it is arranged in advance.
D. Visitors can have access to Night Walk anytime they wish.
3.If a couple visit the Park with their son aged 19, how much will they pay?
A. $30.B. $40.C. $50.D. $60.
假如你是李华，你校下个月将举行“旧书捐赠”活动，所有图书将送给西部贫困山区的学校。请给你的英国朋友查理写封信，向他介绍此次活动的有关情况，要点如下：
1. 活动目的；
2. 活动内容；
3. 活动意义；
4. 旧书捐赠：Used Book Donation Campaign
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2. 可以适当增加细节，以使上下文连贯；
3. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Charlie,
How is everything going with you these days?
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Do you have similar campaigns in your school? If so, could you please let me know how they are concluded?
Yours,
Li Hua
