How to read more and learn more
These days, more and more Chinese people enjoy sending and receiving messages on the phone. It can help them to get the latest news and communicate with friends. But I think I should read more books besides the textbooks, the more, the better. It can broaden my mind and improve my language skills.1. Here are some tips for you.
Clear your purpose for reading.
2.Most people read for two main reasons, pleasure or knowledge. Clearing about your reading purpose can not only help you choose the books you really need to read, but also remind you why reading the book is important to you, so you will keep reading and complete the book faster.
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No matter what you are reading, it is important to enjoy what you read. Your friends may introduce you the books they love, but those books might not necessarily be the ones you enjoy.
Give up books that you don’t enjoy.
You may have chosen books that you are interested in, and they are right purpose. But while you are reading them, there may still be some books that you don’t enjoy reading. Whenever you realize that you aren’t enjoying the book you are reading, give it up. 4.
Set a reading goal.
It is interesting that I read the books borrowed from libraries faster than those I bought. The reason is the books I bought don’t have a due date! I don’t need to return those books.
5.Before you read each book, ask yourself what time you need to complete this book by.
A. Read only what you are interested in.
B. Read the books borrowed from others.
C. Remember reading shouldn’t be a burden（负担）.
D. Of course, it also can help me to get good grades.
E. We need to get the latest news and communicate with friends.
F. Before you start reading, ask yourself why you are reading this book.
G. Having a reading goal helps you work out how much reading you need to do in a week or even a day.
Next time you make yourself a hot cup of tea or coffee, you might want to let it cool down a bit before drinking.
Researchers say letting your hot drinks cool off could help you avoid some kinds of cancer. Researchers at the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) found evidence that drinks at temperatures above 65℃, when swallowed, can cause cancer of the esophagus（食道）. The researchers examined findings from other studies where tea and coffee were often served at 70℃ or above. Those studies were completed in Iran, China and South America.
In developed countries, health experts have linked esophageal cancer to smoking and alcoholic drinks. However, this form of cancer is more common in areas where people drink beverages（饮料）at very high temperatures.
In Europe and the United States, many people drink coffee and tea at temperatures around 60℃.And they often add milk which lowers the temperature greatly. However, tea-drinkers in Iran and mate-drinkers in South America often enjoy their beverages at closer to 70℃.
The researchers find that South Americans not only drink their mate very hot, they also drink it through a metal straw. This sends the scalding liquid directly into the throat.
The findings, however, are good news for coffee drinkers. In 1991, the World Health Organization (WHO) listed coffee as possibly carcinogenic（致癌的）. The WHO officials have since changed their position on that listing. They now suggest that the temperature of your hot drink is a greater risk factor than the actual drink.
The results suggest that drinking very hot beverages is one probable cause of esophageal cancer and that it is the temperature, rather than the drinks themselves, that appears to be responsible.
1.What might be the cause of esophageal cancer in developed countries?
A. Smoking.
B. Alcoholic drinks.
C. Unhealthy vegetables.
D. Hot drinks.
2.Where do tea-drinkers like adding milk?
A. In China.
B. In Iran.
C. In Europe.
D. In South Africa .
3.What does the underlined word “scalding” in paragraph 5 mean?
A. sweet. B. cold.
C. hot . D. tasteless.
4.Which of the following descriptions is TRUE?
A. Once, the WHO thought coffee would cause cancer.
B. Drinks below 60℃ can cause esophagus cancer.
C. Temperature should not be the cause of cancer.
D. Drinking milk is a much healthier way to keep away from cancer.
Most animals on land are known to us, but many living things underwater are not. Now let’s get to know some of them.
Sea cucumber
Sea cucumber are strange animals living at the bottom of the sea. They wear brown or white green coats . When summer comes, they stay deep to sleep because they are afraid of heat. And when it is autumn, they move to shallow (浅的) water and get their food.
Pike
The pike is a kind of freshwater fish. They are good swimmers and like swimming near boats, waiting to be fed. They have sharp teeth to catch fishes. When they are young, they live in groups. However, when they grow up, they prefer to live alone.
Cuttlefish
A cuttlefish can swim quite fast, so it is also called rocket (火箭) fish. It has eight arms and two feelers on its head, just around its mouth. It ejects ink (喷墨) when it is in danger. Its meat is delicious, and it is often the first choice for many people.
Octopus
An octopus has long arms, with which to catch food and protect itself. When it is sleeping, one or two of its arms are still on duty, keeping moving. Once it feels something dangerous, it can wake up at once to take action.
1.Sea cucumbers stay deep to sleep in summer because they .
A. are afraid of high temperature B. want to get strong and fat
C. are afraid of their enemy D. want to live alone
2.According to the passage, likes to swim near boats.
A. the sea cucumber B. the cuttlefish
C. the pike D. the octopus
3.The of an octopus can help protect it when in danger.
A. color B. arms
C. sound D. smells
Basketball Statistician Help Wanted
The Athletic Department is looking for students to help assist staff during the Fall 2018, Winter 2018 – 2019 and Spring 2019 semesters（学期）. Students in this position will be keeping live statistics （计分）during basketball games. Students must meet all of the following requirements:
Good computer skills
Available evenings and weekends
Knowing basketball rules and statistics
Students interested in working for the Athletic Department should contact the Athletic Coordinator at their own campuses(校区).
TP/SS Athletic Coordinator, Michael Simone, 240-567-1308
Rockville Athletic Coordinator, Jorge Zuniga, 240-567-7589
Springfield Athletic coordinator, Gary Miller, 240-567-2273
Germantown Athletic Coordinator, Gauri Chavan, 240-567-6915
Basketball Statistician Help Wanted
The Athletic Department is looking for students to help assist staff during the Fall 2018, Winter 2018 – 2019 and Spring 2019 semesters（学期）. Students in this position will be keeping live statistics （计分）during basketball games. Students must meet all of the following requirements:
Good computer skills
Available evenings and weekends
Knowing basketball rules and statistics
Students interested in working for the Athletic Department should contact the Athletic Coordinator at their own campuses(校区).
TP/SS Athletic Coordinator, Michael Simone, 240-567-1308
Rockville Athletic Coordinator, Jorge Zuniga, 240-567-7589
Springfield Athletic coordinator, Gary Miller, 240-567-2273
Germantown Athletic Coordinator, Gauri Chavan, 240-567-6915
1.When will the job start?
A. In May 2018. B. In May 2019.
C. In September 2019. D. In September 2018.
2.Who is more likely to get the job?
A. Ted, computer major, basketball fan, free on evenings and weekends.
B. Judy, IT staff with night classes, children’s basketball team coach.
C. Sam, English major, member of the college football team.
D. Molly, part-time programmer, high school basketball player, new mother.
3.Whom should you contact if you want to apply for the job in Rockville?
A. Michael B. Jorge
C. Gauri D. Gary
书面表达
Editor’s note: China is the top country of origin for international students in the US, with more than 274,000 Chinese students reportedly accounting for 31percent of all international students at US universities. Many Chinese parents save up a lot of money for their children to pursue an overseas education. Is it worth spending big to study abroad. You are welcome to leave your comments.
Arsa (Russia): I went to study abroad when I was 17. First year was a total waste as I met plenty of Russian students in my collage and we spent most of our time shopping and hanging out at cafes. It wasn’'t until two years later that I realized that my English hadn't improved. I changed my mindset entirely and started studying hard. I ended up staying in UK for 10 years, which opened a lot of doors and introduced me to great people, so I’m all for studying abroad.
Truth (US): There is an assumption that American education is the best in the word, so Chinese parents are pushing their kids to American collages. And some are even sending their children overseas at junior or high school level. I often think this is a mistake as the education a Chinese child gets in a foreign country is very different from what they are used to and they often struggle. Some students have trouble understanding their lecturers and their assignments keep coming back with poor scores.
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动词填空
1.Since 2010, much new and high technology has been introduced from abroad, _________（result）in great increase in production.
2.Listen! The song which __________（sing) is very popular with Chinese students nowadays.
3.I’m afraid I’ll have to work extra hours for there’re still many problems remaining _________ （solve）.
4.The apples __________（taste）good were soon sold out when they were taken to the market.
5.The team, ______(attempt) to climb the world’s second tallest mountain twice, finally decided to give up.
6.Difficult as the sales decline is _______ ( control ), we’re optimistic about an immediate improvement under the new regulating policy.
7.I remembered _____________（lock） the door before l left the office , but forgot to turn off
the lights .
8.---- What will the professor talk about in the next lecture?
---- In the _____________ (follow) lecture, the professor will tell us something about GM food.
9._____________(wear) out after climbing the mountains, they had to take a good rest.
10.They all appreciated _____________ (give) the opportunity to go abroad for further study.
