A fear of public speaking is common.Unfortunately,many fail to find a way that helps themselves out of trouble. 1.I’m sure the following ways can help you overcome（克服）the fear of public speaking.
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The first step in overcoming the fear is to find out why you’re fearful.Probably the main reason is the fear of being embarrassed.This includes being laughed at,messing up,or doing anything foolish.3.Either way,for most people,it comes down to the fear of what others might think of them.
Change your mindset（心态）.
4.Think about what the audience might think of you or how you can best get your message understood,and you will be able to drive away the fear.
Practice.
Although you may still get nervous even if you have done dozens of speeches,the more you do it,the easier it will get.5.This will not only make public speaking easier but also help you develop confidence.You can do things like joining your local Toastmasters（宴会主持人）Club where you will get the chance to practice speaking in front of people who are all there to help you become a confident speaker.
A.Understand the cause of the fear.
B.From my experiences.
C.To overcome the fear,you need to change your mindset.
D.It could also be that you had a bad experience in the past that causes fear.
E.When you practice,it’s best to do it in front of a supportive group of people.
F.Nobody will never feel nervous.
G.Don’t be afraid.
What is the hottest topic at your school recently?In Taiyuan No.55 Middle School,it's money.
The school held an activity called “making money” last weekend.About 200 Junior 1 and Junior 2 students were divided into 30 teams.They went out to make money by selling things.
What did they choose to sell?Some sold newspapers;some chose bottled water;some sold environmentally friendly shopping bags and bamboo bamboo baskets.
Hu Qing’s team decided to sell some useful books in front of the Children Activity Center.They thought parents would like to buy the books for their children.But unfortunately,they met urban management officers（城管）.The officers asked them to leave.“We played hide-and-seek（捉迷藏）with the officers for the whole morning”said Hu. “Finally we had to give up.”
Wang Bing and her team sold ice cream in a square.They didn’t meet any officers.But few people were interested in what they were selling.The team then put up a board saying “For Country Kids”.It worked.More people came to their stall（小摊）.A foreigner even gave them 100 yuan.“He didn’t want any change.He said he wanted to help the children,”said Wang.“We were touched.”Later that day they gave the 100 yuan and more to the “Project Hope” office.
Meng Zhaoxiang and his team were luckier.They sold all their cakes in four hours,spending 39.5 yuan and getting back 80 yuan.They made 40.5 yuan.“It was not easy to make the money,” said Meng.“Some people just looked.Others just tasted but didn’t buy.Now I know how hard it is for our parents to make the money we need to lead happy lives.”
1.In Taiyuan No.55 Middle School,what the students talk more about is______.
A. the officers
B. money
C. the activity called “making money”
D. the money they made last weekend
2.______took part in the activity.
A. About 200 of Junior 1 and Junior 2 students
B. Some teachers
C. About 200 students of the three grades
D. About 200 Junior 1 students
3.Hu Qing’s team finally gave up because______.
A. the parents didn’t like to buy the books
B. the Children Activity Center was too crowded
C. the officers didn’t allow them to sell anything there
D. the team played the game of the hide-and-seek the whole morning
4.Why did more people come to Wang Bing’s stall at last?
A. The team put up a magic board.
B. A foreigner came up and helped them.
C. The people were willing to help country kids.
D. The people were interested in their ice cream.
5.According to the passage the students learn______.
A. it’s impossible for them to make money
B. it’s not easy for their parents to make money
C. it’s very important for them to make a living
D. it’s necessary for school to hold more activities in the future.
A good teacher is many things to many people.In my own experience,the people I respect the most and think about the most are the teachers who demanded（要求）the most discipline（纪律）from their students.
I miss one teacher in particular that I had in high school.I think she was a good teacher because she was a very strict person.I remember very vividly（清晰地）a sign over her classroom.door.It was a simple sign that said, “Laboratory—in this room the first of the word was emphasized（强调）,not the last seven.” In other words,I guess, labor（工作）for her was more important than oratory,which means making speeches.
She prepared her work very carefully and demanded of us to do the same.We got lots of homework from her. Once she had broker arm,and everybody in the class thought that maybe the homework load would be reduced,but it continued just the same.She checked our work by stamping her name at the bottom of the papers to show that she had read them.
I think sometimes teachers who demand the most are liked the least.But as time goes by,this discipline really seems to benefit（有益于）the students.
1.Which of the following is considered a good teacher by the writer?
A. A patient teacher. B. An honest teacher.
C. A strict teacher. D. A hard-working teacher.
2.The teacher put up the sign over her classroom door______.
A. to remind the students that this room was a laboratory
B. to advise the students to follow the disciplines
C. to warm the students not to be careless
D. the students to work hard in the classroom
3.When the teacher's arm was broken,she______.
A. gave her students the usual amount of homework
B. gave her students less homework
C. asked her students to check the homework themselves
D. gave her students more homework
4.What’s the writer’s opinion of discipline?
A. It makes the students dislike their teachers.
B. It does good to the students in the long run.
C. It’s too much for young children.
D. It does more harm than good to the students.
There once was a little boy who wanted to meet the king.He set off,walking towards the king's castle.After many years of walking,the king's castle came into his view.However,as the boy drew closer to the outside of the castle,the guards noticed him.
“Get out of here!”ordered the guards.
Well,the little boy didn't have to be told twice.He turned...and ran.All he wanted to do was to tell the king wonderful things,and see all the beautiful things in the king's house.But he couldn't even get near the castle!The boy finally stopped running,sat down and cried.
A young man happened to be coming down the path at the very moment.He saw the little boy and stopped. “What's wrong,young man?”he asked.
"Sir,I walked and walked just to see the king.But these guards made me scared.I wanted to tell the king how lovely everything is and just tell the king that I just wanted to see him!"
The man looked at the little boy thoughtfully.“Look,why don't you try again.I'll come with you this time.”
The little boy got up and took the man's hand.The king's guards spotted them.
“Look,mister,we don't have to do this...I don't want you to get hurt.We can just turn around now.”
The man held the little boy's hand and went on.The boy really thought the man might be crazy until he looked back up at the guards.They were all smiling now.The little boy was amazed.
“Who are you?”asked the little boy in astonishment.
“Why,I'm the king's son.You can enter the castle and be with the king.”Said the man.
The little boy broke into a huge smile.
1.Why did the boy want to see the king?
A. To get some help from the king.
B. To invite the king to visit his beautiful village.
C. To share wonderful things with the king.
D. To ask the king to play with him.
2.What does the underlined sentence in the paragraph mean?
A. The little boy didn't understand the guards words at first.
B. The guards repeated the words to the boy.
C. The little boy understood the guards’ words immediately.
D. The little boy had been to the castle twice.
3.According to the passage,the man is______.
A. kind B. ambitious
C. stupid D. mean
If you are looking for the place that has everything,there is only one place to visit,and that's New York.It's a whole world in a city.
The World of Theater: All of New York is a stage.And it begins with Broadway.Where else can you find so many hit shows in one place?Only in New York!
The World of Music: Spend an evening with Beethoven at Lincoln Center.Swing to the great jazz of Greenwich Village.Or rock yourself silly at the hottest dance spots found anywhere.
The World of Art: From Rembrandt to Picasso.From Egyptian tombs to Indian teepees.Whatever kind of art you like,you will find it in New York.
The World of Fine Dining: Whether it's Roast Beijing Duck in Chinatown,lasagna in little Italy,or the finest French coq au vin found everywhere,there is world of great taste waiting for you in New York.
The World of Sight: What other city has a statue（雕塑）of Liberty?A Rockefeller Center?Or a Bronx Zoo? Where else can you take a horse-draw carriage through Central Park,only in New York.
1.From the text we know that "Rembrandt" is most likely to be the name of a famous______.
A. actor B. painter
C. cook D. musician
2.Which of the following can visitors do only in New York?
A. To eat Roast Beijing Duck. B. To taste the finest French coq au vin.
C. To enjoy a Beethoven concert. D. To see the statue of Liberty.
3.This passage may be taken from______.
A. a guidebook for foreign travellers B. a handbook for English learners
C. a pocketbook for businessmen D. a storybook for local readers
假定你是李华，你的美国笔友Andy即将到你所在的中学做一年交换生（exchange student），想提前了解一些情况，故写信向你求助。请你给他写一封回信，提供有关天气、当地饮食习惯、学校生活等方面的信息。
注意：
1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.开头和结尾己给出，但不计入总词数。
Dear Andy,
I'm glad to hear that you are coming to study with us for a year as an exchange student.__________________
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Looking forward to meeting you.
Yours,
Li Hua
