It appears that there is never enough time fo...

It appears that there is never enough time for many senior school students. Here are several steps you can take to organize your time better.

First, a to-do list is a must every day. It makes it easy to plan any of the activities or meetings you may have in addition to homework. Be sure to set priorities (优先的事物). 36.1.

Make use of spare time wisely. Do you have study hall(自修时间) ? Instead of wasting that time, read a book or do homework. 37.2. If a friend asks you to do something and you have homework to do, realize which is more important and see your friend later.

Decide on the time that is good for you to do certain things. If you are more of a morning person, try getting up an hour earlier and do schoolwork before school. Review your notes every day. 38.3.If you spend a few minutes at the end of every day going over what you learnt, it will mean less time studying when it is time for the exam.39.4.Studies have shown that getting enough rest helps your memory. When you are tired, everything seems more difficult. It is best to stay on a regular sleeping cycle as much as possible.

Tell your friends and family about your work timetable. Explain that you will be working at certain times and ask them not to disturb you. 40.5.You can call your friends later.

A. Also, do not be afraid to say "no".

B. Do the most important tasks first.

C. Get a good night's sleep.

D. Set goals for yourself.

E. You should finish your task on time.

F. Don't wait until just before a test to try and remember everything.

G. Don't take phone calls during the time you set aside for work.

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There is a common ,usually round object that you can see every day and it appears in many expressions—buttons! Buttons, which are made of metal or plastic, are found on all sorts of clothing. They fasten or connect one piece of clothing to another to make sure your clothes don’t fall off.

To be cute as a button is an old saying, which means to be attractive or sweet, but in a small way. Babies are often described as cute as a button. Language experts don’t know why. But they do say the expression dates from the late 1860s.

Here is another expression associated with button: button-down. People often wear button-down shirts to the office. Button-down as an adjective means to be conservative. People described as button-down stay as close as possible to the normal way of dressing and behaving.

When buttoning a button, you slip it into a buttonhole. A buttonhole traps the button. So, to buttonhole someone means you have trapped him in a spoken conversation. Now, let’s say you find yourself buttonholed in a conversation at a party. Someone just keeps talking and talking and talking! Finally, you can’t stand it any longer. You tell him to button it! This is a direct, but a little rude way of saying “Stop talking!”Button your lip is another equally rude way to stop a person who talks too much.

Another kind of difficult person is someone who pushes one’s buttons. To push one’s buttons means to know how to get that person annoyed or upset. People who like to push other people’s buttons usually do it for selfish reasons.

1.What do you think of someone who wears a button-down shirt to the office?

A. Crazy.　　 B. Traditional.

C. Funny.　　 D. Fashionable.

2.What will you probably say to get rid of a long and boring talk?

A. Be cute as a button.

B. Push your button.

C. Button your lip.

D. Be button-down.

3.How does the fourth paragraph mainly develop?

A. By giving examples.

B. By making contrasts.

C. By listing figures.

D. By analyzing cause and effect.

4.What does the underlined phrase in paragraph mean?[

A. Shouts loudly.

B. Learns of one’s secret.

C. Gets someone to lose his temper.

D. Argues with someone.

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There are many reasons that goals go unfulfilled. For many, goal setting is a never ending circle that starts, stops, and begins again. To help us succeed in reaching our goals, let’s examine the reasons why many people fail at reaching them. Here are 7 Reasons That You Won’t Reach Your Goals:

1. You Don’t Have Any Goals

Too many people are afraid to “set” their goals. Afraid of failing. Afraid of disappointment. Well, you definitely won’t complete them if you don’t try. Make a choice and set your goals. Otherwise you will end up wherever life takes you.

2. You Don’t Start

OK, so you have a goal. What have you done about it? Have you started it yet? What are you waiting for? Procrastination is responsible for the failure of many goals.

3. You Aren’t Willing to “Buy” Your Goals

Yes, you have to buy your goals. Why? Because every goal has a price. It has a cost. Time. Money. Sweat. Sacrifice. You will have to “pay” for your goals in some manner.

4. Your Goals Are Unrealistic.

Make sure that your goals are possible and that you set an adequate time frame for success.

5. You Won’t Stick With It

Over half of goals will be given up within 30 days. You set your goals .You started them. And then...you gave up. Are you using life’s daily happenings as excuses? Goals are not　　 reached through one effort. Rather, they are made in small steps over time.

6. You Will Fail...And You Won’t Get Back Up!

No one succeeds immediately. Those who appear to have effortlessly succeeded have usually put in years of preparation and practice. You have to fall down many times before you will succeed. Skill is learned by doing.

7. You Quit Before The Finish Line

Too many people stop...right before the finish line. It’s almost like they are afraid of succeeding. Often a life event is used as the reason for not finishing. Something always comes up before you finish.

Are you reaching your goals? Which of these is keeping you from succeeding? Set your goals. Stay the course. Always get back up when you fail. And make sure you cross the finish line.

1.What’s the author’s purpose of writing this passage?

A. To remind people of the importance of setting life goals.

B. To convince people of keeping to their life goals.

C. To clarify the reasons leading to the failure of achieving goals.

D. To persuade people to have big life goals.

2.What’s the probable meaning of the underlined word “procrastination” in the second tip?

A. hesitation　　　 B. delay　　　　 C. importance　　　　 D. contradiction

3.According to the passage, you will not reach you goals, if you _______.

A. are not willing to spend money seeking helping hands.

B. do not take time to make plans for them.

C. do not let life take you where it goes.

D. are not afraid of succeeding.

4.What can be learned from the sixth tip?

A. He who has hope has everything.

B. Two heads are better than one.

C. Practice makes perfect.

D. Keeping up contributes to success.

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There is never enough time to do everything, ______ there is always enough time to do the most important thing.

A. and                      B. but                C. or              D. so

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It is a problem that there are not enough jobs ________ for university graduates every year..

A. present                 B. available                 C. precious                       D. convenient

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I woke up this morning. There is an empty feeling that I have had so many times before and it seems to be coming back into my mind. What is it? I can’t figure it out.

I got ready for work. On the way I decide to stop and get a cheese from the little shop just down the road. I have never been there before but I was hungry and it would be 5 hours before I got off work.

The owner of the store took my order. He asked me what I wanted and I told him I heard he made a great cheese. He seemed pleased to hear that.

As I was sitting in the small space，there was an elderly gentleman finishing his breakfast. He paid the waitress, received this change and made a small joke. As he turned to get up, which was quite a difficult feat for this gentleman, he looked over at me. I gave a small smile.

He looked again in my direction for a moment and said to me, “Has anyone ever told you, you have the most beautiful brown eyes?”

Seeing as I have blue eyes, I can’t say I have ever heard that before. I humored him and said, “No, I can’t say anyone has ever told me that before.”

He smiled, and said,“Well since they are blue you wouldn’t have heard that, but you have beautiful blue eyes.”

I laughed and said thank you very much. He began to tell me a few one liner jokes so I smiled and laughed at his jokes.

He tried to get up to leave again and looked at me and said“Your smile really brightens a room, do you know that?”I said,“Thank you very much.”

He proceeded to get up, which took him quite some time. As he got up he said,“Take care of that smile.”

I felt a sense of comfort wash over me and I reflected on my morning and that empty feeling I had. For a moment in time it seemed to be filled.

1.Before the writer went to work, he felt________.

A. sleepy          B. energetic           C. sick          D. unhappy

2.From the text, we can infer the old man __________.

A. was optimistic about life                B. liked to play a joke on others

C. was unwilling to leave                  D. had difficulty in hearing

3.By saying“since they are blue”, the old man meant“_____________”.

A. because they feel cold                  B. because they are sad

C. because they have blue eyes             D. because they are hungry

4.What lesson can we learn from the story?

A. We should find comfort from stranger.

B. We should pay attention to our own business.

C. We should laugh off our worries in life

D. We should show respect to the old people.

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Many of us like cooking but never have much time for it. Helen Fry’s new book Quick Cooking has been specially written for busy people. It has over 1,000 recipes, from the famous Spanish gazpacho to Swedish smorgasbord. The book is well written and the photographs and drawings are clear. (They are like those in the excellent little Quick Dressmaking and Quick Gardening.) The book has a strong plastic cover. It is easy to find your way around it too. And busy people, notice this! Mrs. Fry tells you how much time you need in order to get each dish ready.

Quick Cooking has 4 parts, one for each season. This helps you to use fresh fruit and vegetables when they are cheaper—and, of course, better. There are a lot of exciting ideas from foreign countries, and most of the recipes are easy to follow. You take something simple like a chicken or some cheese, and make and unusual dish out of it. For example, there are no fewer than 40 recipes for eggs! Mrs. Fry does not plan complete meals for the “quick book”. The beginners will have to find out a lot of things for himself—or herself. But this ought not to be difficult with such a good book. I wanted to try many of the recipes as soon as I read them. For people with little spare time Helen Fry’s Quick Cooking is excellent value.

1. Helen Fry’s book is called Quick Cooking because ___.

A. you can cook all the dishes in it quickly

B. there is over 1,000 recipes in it

C. it is written for people who don’t have much time

D. it tells you how to cook all kinds of food quickly

2. Busy people should notice that _____.

A. all the recipes in the book are easy to follow

B. there are clear photographs and drawings in the book

C. the book has a strong cover

D. they are told how long each dish takes to cook

3. This passage is most probably ____.

A. a book review             B. a notice

C. a letter to an editor         D. an introduction on cooking

4. We can infer from the passage that _____.

A. Helen Fry is good at writing books quickly

B. complete meals are planned only for beginners

C. there are quite a few “quick books” for busy people

D. beginners are advised to start making meals out of the cheapest materials

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Is there something that you’ve always wanted to try but just never had the time? Well, make plans to try it now since you are on summer vacation. Not all vacations call for taking a tour bus to take photos of famous landmarks. Some vacations allow you plenty of opportunities to learn.

The most difficult aspect of a learning vacation may be choosing one because the possibilities are endless. If you enjoy cooking，various companies can take you to Italy，France，Spain，Mexico or even Peru. Once there，you can learn to prepare the local cuisine(烹饪)．Trips are often planned to fit in with local food festivals or special events.

The term “learning vacation” often brings language to mind.The best way to learn a language is in an environment where it’s spoken. Study Spanish，French or English. Or attempt a more unusual language like Polish，Estonian or Thai. You’ll be able to learn about the country and absorb the culture at the same time.

If you are fond of sports，you can polish your skills or learn new ones.Golf and tennis schools welcome players of all levels.If you want a bigger thrill，you can learn to surf，go climbing or race cars.It’ s even possible to learn the art and techniques of bull fighting while on vacation!

You can also discover our inner artist.Many places offer painting classes in different mediums.The scenic locations of the schools offer plenty of subjects that provide inspiration for practice.

If you prefer capturing the world on film，take a photography vacation.Travel with a small group to photograph beautiful animals or scenery. You can also practise your technique on people or at historical sights.

Once you decide on a vacation，choose a company carefully.Request names of recent customers you can contact，and then ask them for an evaluation.The more you know before you go，the better prepared you’ll be. Then go out and learn something!

1.Why is it hard for you to decide on a learning vacation?

A．Because it is hard for you to make plans.

B．Because the possibilities are unlimited.

C．Because there are many good foods from abroad.

D．Because there’re too many food festivals or events.

2.The advantage of learning a language in its native country is that ________.

A．the environment is fit for you to use the language

B．you are able to learn the original foreign language

C．native speakers offer you a lot of chances to practise

D．you can learn the language and experience its culture

3.Which of the following sports suits you if you don’t like thrills?

A．Car racing.        B．Playing tennis.        C．Rock climbing.        D．Surfing.

4.The purpose of writing the text is to ________.

A．advertise some popular summer programmes

B．encourage readers to have a good time relaxing

C．offer some tips on how to enjoy a learning vacation

D．attract more readers to spend summer time learning

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There are many universities that have been in existence for a long time and are still very popular for their quality education. The following are three of them.

University of Oxford, England

Founded in: 1096

The foundation year of this university is around 1096. There is evidence of teaching being undertaken then. It gained a lot of popularity in the early 1167, as Henry II put a ban on English students from entering the University of Paris. It is regarded as one of the best places to get a higher education today, and it consists of 38 different colleges specializing in various fields of study.

University of Salamanca, Spain

Founded in: 1218

This is the oldest university in Spain, and is located in the town of Salamanca, west of Madrid. It is the third oldest university in Europe that has been in continuous operation since it was founded. Today, it is the most important institution in the world for studying humanities and languages, Christopher Columbus is said to have consulted with its scholars when he was seeking a route to India.

University of Padua, Italy

Founded in: 1222

This is the chief university of Italy. It was started as a law school. It is said to be founded in

1222 by a group of students and professors. Theology (神学) and law were the first subjects taught here. The fields of botany, history, and theater are the most well-known and pursued courses here, and it has established its greatness in the educated world. In 2015, it was ranked as the best university among all Italian educational institutions for higher education.

1.How did the University of Oxford become quite popular？

A.It received a lot of financial support from Henry II

B.It decided to run more courses to educate more students.

C.Henry II allowed the university to accept foreign students.

D.Henry II forbade English students to attend the University of Paris.

2.The writer mentions Christopher Columbus so as to tell us that _____.

A.Scholars in the University of Salamanca are knowledgeable

B.Columbus graduated from the University of Salamanca

C.Columbus was grateful for the help provided by the university

D.Some of his friends in the university held a farewell party for him

3.As for the University of Padua, we know that_____.

A.It is located in the west of Madrid

B.It is the third oldest university in Europe

C.Theology and law were the first subjects taught there

D.It is the premier institution in the world for studying humanities

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Twenty years is just a blink in time. But 20 years is also long enough for a man to grow up. It is always painful. For Andrew Agassi, maturing in the spotlight of international tennis competition was even harder.

On September 3, the American tennis player said a tearful goodbye to his 21-year career after a third-round defeat in the US Open. The 36-year-old tried his best, but was unable to keep up with German Benjamin Becker, more than ten years his junior.

"The scoreboard said I lost today, but what the scoreboard doesn't say is what I've found," Agassi said to the fans. "I have found inspiration and you willed me to succeed." It was an emotional speech at the end of a long career.

Agassi hated tennis as a teenager as much as he loves it now. His father made him play when he was a child. He got bored, and became a rebel(叛逆). The strict training that his father pushed upon him got in the way of his wild lifestyle. He grew hair long, wore colorful clothes and spat at a judge. Over the years, he has made bad jokes during news conferences. Asked what he would say to his 17-year-old self, Agassi answered, "I would say, I understand you a lot more than I want to be you."

The turning point in Agassi's career came in 1992 when he unexpectedly won his first Grand Slam (大满贯赛事)at Wimbledon. It was the first time Agassi understood what real champions finally understand: winning is a test of courage and not just power, it's a marathon, not a sprint(短跑).

And what a marathon Agassi was about to begin. He cut his long hair, got fitter and tightened up emotionally. On the court, he ranked No. 1 for almost two years. His lowest point came in 1997 when his ranking dropped to No. 141. He didn't quit though. "I knew that I would try to get the most out of myself every day from that day forward. That was my promise," he said. "That never stopped."

1.The underlined phrase "more than ten years his junior" in the second paragraph means _________.

A. having lower ranking than Agassi for more than ten years

B. having higher ranking than Agassi for more than ten years

C. more than ten years older than Agassi

D. more than ten years younger than Agassi

2.How did Agassi feel when he was defeated in the competition?

A. He felt angry with the judge

B. He felt satisfied with the scoreboard

C. He felt regretful but encouraged

D. He felt in great desperation

3.The passage implies ______.

A. after 1997 Agassi began to take up marathon besides tennis

B. Agassi began to play tennis before he was fifteen

C. Agassi hesitated to quit his sports career

D. the reason why Agassi lost his last competition was that he lacked courage and power

4.The score of the match between Agassi and Becker is ______.

A. 0-2                                 B. 0-3                                  C. 1-3                         D. 2-3

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