Teens have a busy morning schedule as they need to wake up and get moving very early in order to catch a bus and get to school by the required time.This means teens need to get their rest the night before or they will be too tired to learn anything at school.1.
When a teen falls asleep in class,two things happen: he/she misses what is being taught and he/she loses the respect for the teacher.He/She may also receive a consequence from the school,depending on the classroom discipline policy.2.
To prevent your teen from being sleepy in class,try these three tips:
*Set a time for "lights out" on school nights.This is never be any later than 10 p.m. and preferably 9 p.m.3. Soft music can be on and used to help calm your teen.
*Help your teen develop a night-time routine that involves activities that slow them down for the end of the day. 4.Turning off the computer and disconnecting from friends and the excitement of the day an hour before bedtime will also help your teen relax.
*5.This will reinforce（增强）what it feels like to be rested and capable of accomplishing what he/she wants.
A.Taking a bath and reading are two activities that work well.
B.What's worse,they may even fall asleep in class.
C.All of these things affect your teen's academic success and can be avoided.
D."Lights out" means the computer,television,lights and cell phone should be off.
E.While your teen keeps his/her goals in line with your expectations,he/she may have his/her own goals.
F.Set a good example and show him/her your love for learning.
G.Point out the positives after your teen has had a good night's rest.
Did you know that something as simple as the wallpaper on your computer can tell people a lot about you? According to researcher Donna Dawson,our computers say something about what we're like because they are part of our “personal space.”
A picture of a child or family on the screen often means the person cares deeply about their loved ones.A photo of the person surrounded by friends shows they value their popularity and probably work well with other people.On the other hand,pictures showing examples of past successes,like winning a prize may mean a person is only interested in themselves.
Pictures of nature and natural scenery tell people that you are driven to succeed and use the pictures to relax and remove the pressure（压力）in your life.Cityscapes,pictures of cities or towns,show that you enjoy travel and adventure.Most people with cityscapes as their wallpaper are optimistic（乐观的）,happy people who feel even better thinking about the places they’ve visited or want to visit.
Pictures of animals show that you are optimistic and kind-hearted.You are often happy and you enjoy life and act young.Cartoons（漫画）or drawings show that you are a multitasker,someone who does many things at once.You have many responsibilities,but you deal with them well.That's one reason you like having something to smile about when you look at your computer wallpaper.
Then,what does plain blue wallpaper tell us about a person?According to Dawson,a person with plain blue wallpaper probably values their privacy and keeps work from becoming too personal,
1.A prize photo as wallpaper suggests someone_______.
A. has a strong wish to succeed B. is confident about himself or herself
C. cares only about himself or herself D. works very well with others
2.Those who look on the bright side of things are likely to have wallpaper like_______.
A. pictures of nature and natural scenery B. city views or pictures of animals
C. pictures showing their past successes D. photos of staying with friends
3.What can be the best title for the text?
A. Where to Look for Your Computer Wallpaper
B. Computer Wallpaper Shows Your Personality
C. How to Place Wallpaper on Your Computer
D. Computer Wallpaper Interests Everyone
The Scar of Love
Some years ago on a hot summer day in south Florida a little boy decided to go for a swim in the old swimming hole behind his house.In a hurry to dive into the cool water,he ran out of the back door,leaving behind shoes,socks and shirt as he went.He flew into the water,not realizing that as he swam toward the middle or the lake,an alligator（短嘴鳄）was getting close.The mother in the house was looking out of the window and saw the two as they got closer and closer together.In great fear,she ran toward the water,yelling to her son as loudly as she could.Hearing her voice,the little boy became alarmed and made a U—turn to swim to his mother.It was too late.Just as he reached her, the alligator reached him.From the dock,the mother grabbed her little boy by the arms just as the alligator snatched（抓住）his legs.That began an unbelievable tug-of-war（拔河比赛）between the two.The alligator was much stronger than the mother,but the mother was much too passionate to let go.A farmer happened to drive by,heard their screams;rushed from his truck,took aim and shot the alligator.
Remarkably,after weeks and weeks in the hospital,the little boy survived.His legs were extremely scarred by the terrible attack of the animal.And on his arms,were deep scratches where his mother's fingernails dug into his flesh in her effort to hang on to the son she loved.
The newspaper reporter,who interviewed the boy after the trauma（外伤）,asked if he would show him his scars. The boy lifted the pant legs.And then,with obvious pride,he said to the reporter,"Look at my arms.I have great scars on my arms,too.I have them because my mum wouldn't let go."
You and I can identify with（认同）that little boy.We have scars,too.Not from an alligator,but the scars of a painful past.Some of those scars are unsightly and have caused us deep regret.But,some wounds,my friends,are because we have refused to let go.
1.The underlined part "the two" in the second paragraph refers to_______.
A. the son and the alligator B. the mother and the son
C. the driver and the alligator D. the alligator and the mother
2.From the passage we can infer_______.
A. The mother was unwilling to let the alligator go
B. The mother was actually stronger than the alligator
C. The son was proud of his scars on his arms
D. The son was ashamed of his scars on his legs
3.According to the last paragraph,what is the writer's real meaning?
A. To forget the past is to betray. B. We should forget the scars.
C. Wounds are different from scars. D. We should learn to.let go sometimes.
4.What type does the author develop the passage?
A. Comparison. B. Narration with comments.
C. Classification. D. Analysis.
Mom and Dad are two of the most important people in your life.You probably see at least one of them every day. If your dad worships（崇拜）the Pittsburgh Stealers,you're likely to grow up being a big fan of that football team.And if your mom loves to read,you just might grow up carrying a book wherever you go,just like she does.
Here are four ways you can stay.close:and build a strong relationship with your parents.
(1)Spent time together.How much time do you spend just enjoying each other’s company?
Instead of playing a computer game or watching TV,maybe you can ask your mom and dad to play with you.Go outside together,try a board game,or read a book out.
(2)Share your feelings and ask for help.Your mom or dad might not know that you're having a problem.Tell a parent if you're sad or struggling with something.
(3)Show your care.Some families are always kissing,hugging,and saying "I love you".It's important to show that you care for each other.In addition to kisses and hugs,kids and parents show their love by respecting each other, being caring,polite,and thoughtful.
(4)Whatever you do,do your best!You,don't have to be perfect,but when you do your best,you make your parents proud.It makes them happy to see how you're turning into such a great kid.Why?Because it lets them know they’re doing a good job.
1.The first paragraph mainly tells us_______.
A. the Pittsburgh Stealers is a famous football team
B. the kid will like reading if his or her mother likes
C. parents influence their kids greatly
D. we should follow our parents' hobbies
2.In the third paragraph,the author suggests that_______.
A. you keep your parents company all the time
B. you stay at home with your parents
C. you enjoy games when your parents watch TV
D. you do something together with your parents
3.The underlined part "they're doing a good job" means_______. .
A. they have very good jobs
B. their jobs can bring the family much money
C. they make you become a great kid
D. they make you find a good job
4.The text intends to tell us_______.
A. parents are important to everyone B. how we get along with our parents
C. to respect our parents D. to share feelings with our parents
When people ask me to name typical British dishes,I have,however,struggled to think of an answer.Yes,we do have our own national dishes.We do have fish and chips,and we have other dishes like roast dinner and shepherd's pie.But how much do we actually eat them?
Fish and chips,is made up of battered（绞碎的）fish and chips,which is often accompanied by a thick paste（酱）. The majority of British people really do love this dish but it is not something that we would eat,say,on a weekly basis.It's also not usually something that we would cook at home.The British people associate this dish with the seaside and it's something that will usually be eaten on a day trip there,bought from a takeaway fish and chip shop.
Another favourite British dish is roast dinner.This is made up of roast meat,usually chicken or beef, accompanied by roast vegetables and a meat sauce called gravy（肉汁）.It is usually eaten on a Sunday,perhaps for a special family dinner.It can either be cooked at home or eaten in a traditional pub.We also eat a more elaborate version of this for our Christmas dinner.
Although we do have our traditional dishes,our diet has been greatly influenced by other countries.You can find a wide range of international foods in the supermarket or varieties of different restaurants on our high streets.A famous saying amongst British people is that our national dish is now chicken tikka masala,a dish which is heavily influenced by Indian cuisine.
Don't expect to be served a traditional dish if you ever get invited for dinner at a British family's home!
1.What do you know about fish and chips?
A. It is a home cooking for the British people.
B. It is a seaside dish eaten on a day trip there.
C. It is a Sunday dish for a family dinner.
D. It is an international food from India.
2.What is special about roast dinner?
A. It is only served for Christmas dinner.
B. It is the top choice for a family dinner.
C. It is the most popular with foreigners.
D. It comes from a foreign cuisine.
3.Which of the following might be an international food?
A. Fish and chips. B. Roast dinner.
C. Shepherd's pie. D. Chicken tikka masala.
4.What is the purpose of the text?
A. To explore some British national dishes.
B. To make an advertisement for British Dishes.
C. To introduce the British table manners.
D. To tell about British Eating Habits.
进入高考复习紧张阶段，为帮助学生健康成长，学校英文报开辟了“HEART-TO-HEART”专栏。假设你是该栏目的编辑李华，收到一封署名为Worried的求助信。信中该同学向你诉说了自己的困扰：近日由于压力很大，经常发脾气，使正常的学习和生活受到了影响。请用英文给该同学写一封回信。
内容要点如下：
1.表示理解并给予安慰；
2.提出建议并说明理由：向朋友倾诉，加强户外运动，保持积极心态等。
注意：
1.词数100左右；
2.信中不能出现与本人相关的信息；
3.信的开头与结尾已为你拟好，不计入总词数。
Hi, Worried,
I’m sorry to know that you’re having such a bad time at the moment.
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Yours,
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