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Final exams are just around the corner. Liu Haoxuan, 14, who studies at Beijing Dayu School, is quite busy. However, he still had to find time to practice his spoken English. That’s because he had to take a new English listening and speaking test.
Liu is not alone. This is a new test for all students who are taking senior high school entrance exams (中考) in Beijing. Junior 3 students have to take an English listening and speaking test that counts for 40 points on their full English exam. The test is taken on a computer. They can take the test twice – once in December and again in March – to try to get the higher score possible. The test was just introduced last year.
During the 30-minute test, students have to fill in blanks, answer questions and retell stories after listening to different materials. “It pushes us to speak. Though it was hard at the beginning, it’s a good thing,” Liu said. He got a low score when he first took it last semester. But he kept working hard in order to improve his pronunciation and other skills. He practiced speaking in front of a mirror every day. Later, he got a score of 39 on the test.
Liu Tianyou, 14, from Beijing Yuying Middle School, has his own way to prepare for the spoken English test. He uses apps to take practice tests every day. “The apps will score your performance so that you can improve accordingly,” he said. “Also, the practice tests help me learn to take notes properly. They help me grasp topic sentences and connection words.”
1.The story mainly talks about _____.
A. the difficulties students face in learning English
B. the improvement of English education in China
C. an oral English class that students in Beijing have to take
D. a new oral English test for Beijing Junior 3 students
2.What do we know about the online English listening and speaking test?
A. Students have to take it twice.
B. The test was introduced many years ago.
C. It is worth 40 points on the full English exam.
D. Students rarely get high scores on the test.
3.What do students have to do for the test?
①Fill in blanks. ②Answer questions. ③Retell stories. ④Write stories.
A. ①②③ B. ①②④ C. ①③④ D. ②③④
4.How long does the new English listening and speaking test take?
A. 40 minutes. B. 30 minutes. C. One year D. two months
5.What do we know about Liu Tianyou?
A. He got a score of 39 on the test.
B. He prepared for the test by using apps.
C. He still finds it hard to grasp topic sentences.
D. He used to be nervous about speaking English.
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Final exams are just around the corner. Liu Haoxuan, 14, who studies at Beijing Dayu School, is quite busy However, he still had to find time to practice his spoken English. That’s because he had to take a new English listening and speaking test.
Liu is not alone. This is a new test for all students who are taking senior high school entrance exams (中考) in Beijing, Junior 3 students have to take an English listening and speaking test that counts for 40 points on their full English exam. The test is taken on a computer. They can take the test twice—once in December and again in March -to try to get the highest score possible. The test was just introduced last year.
During the 30-minute test, students have to fill in blanks, answer questions and retell stories after listening to different materials. “It pushes us to speak. Though it was hard at the beginning, it’s a good thing,” Liu said. He got a low score when he first took it last semester. But he kept working hard in order to improve his pronunciation and other skills. He pracised speaking in front of a mirror every day. Later, he got a score of 39 on the test.
LiTianyou, 14, from Beying Yuying Middle School, has his own way to prepare for the spoken English test. He uses apps to take practice tests every day. “The apps will score your performance so that you can improve accordingly,” he said. “Also, the practice tests help me learn to take notes properly. They help me grasp topic sentences and connection words.”
1.How many times can they take the English listening and speaking test?
A.Only once B.Twice C.Three times D.Four times
2.According to the passage, we know ________.
A.All the students have to take the test.
B.The test was introduced this year.
C.It is worth 40 points on the full English exam.
D.Most of the students can get high scores on the test.
3.What do we know about Li Tianyou?
A.He got a score of 39 on the test.
B.He prepared for the test by using apps.
C.He was afraid of speaking English in class.
D.He still finds it hard to grasp topic sentences.
4.What’s the passage mainly about?
A.The difficulties students face in learning English
B.The research of English education in China
C.An oral English class that students in Beijing have to take
D.a new oral English test for Beijing Junior 3 students
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Final exams are just around the comer. Liu Haoxuan,14, who studies at Beijing Dayu School, is quite busy. However, he still had to find time to practice his spoken English. That’s because he had to take a new English listening and speaking test.
Liu is not alone. This is a new test for all students who are taking senior high school entrance exams (中考）in Beijing. Junior 3 students have to take an English listening and speaking test that counts for 40 points on their full English exam. The test is taken on a computer. They can take the test twice---once in December and again in March---to try to get the highest score possible. The test was just introduced last year.
During the 30-minute test, students have to fill in blanks, answer questions and retell stories after listening to different materials. “It pushes us to speak. Though it was hard at the beginning, it's a good thing,” Liu said. He got a low score when he first took it last semester. But he kept working hard in order to improve his pronunciation and other skills. He practiced speaking in front of a mirror every day. Later, he got a score of 39 on the test.
Liu Tianyou,14, from Beijing Yuying Middle School, has his own way to prepare for the spoken English test. He uses apps to take practice tests every day. “The apps will score your performance so that you can improve accordingly,” he said. “Also, the practice tests help me learn to take notes properly. They help me grasp topic sentences and connection words.”
1.The story mainly talks about______.
A. the difficulties students face in learning English
B. the improvement of English education in China
C. an oral English class that students in Beijing have to take
D. a new oral English test for Beijing Junior 3 students
2.What do we know about the online English listening and speaking test?
A. Students have to take it twice
B. The test was introduced many years ago
C. It is worth 40 points on the full English exam.
D. Students hardly get high scores on the test.
3.What do students have to do for the test?
a. Fill in blanks. b. Answer questions.
c. Retell stories. d. Write stories.
A. abc B. abd
C. acd D. bcd
4.What do we know about Liu Tianyou?
A. He got a score of 39 on the test.
B. He prepared for the test by using apps.
C. He used to be nervous about speaking English.
D. He still finds it hard to grasp topic sentences.
5.What does the underlined word “pushes” in Paragraph 3 mean?
A. 推开 B. 推 C. 挤进 D. 拉拽
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Five Ways to Rock the Rest of the Semester
With exams around the corner, how can you possibly pack in one more English word, let alone the causes of the Cold War? Don’t worry. Here is our handy guide to help you
Power Down
So you stayed up too late last night reading Mockingjay for the fifth time. Oops! When you’re that fired, your schoolwork suffers. Instead of studying inefficiently while you are sleepy, allow yourself a 15-minute afterschool power nap. Studies show that even a few minutes of shut-eye can improve memory and concentration.
Take Notes
Not quite grasping that super complicated concept in your chemistry class? You may need to change the way you take notes. Instead of recording every word your teacher says, try using visual hints like pictures, symbols and word bubbles. You can even switch computer fonts or pen color for the important stuff.
Dream On
Your bed’s not just for zzz’s. Experts say it may be good to study in bed, too. Why? We’re able to absorb more right before bed because we’re less distracted and the new information stays in our minds as we sleep. So, slide into bed with a textbook or notes, read for 15 minutes, and then turn off the lights for some sweet and smart dreams.
Brain Food
You’re in the middle of a biology exam when your mind goes blank. You knew this stuff cold at home, but now you can’t tell a ribosome from a chloroplast. What’s going on? Your brain’s in need of some refueling. Have some snacks like apple slices or cheese before class, and have plenty of water, too. If your teacher doesn’t mind, pop in a piece of gum during an exam. Some scientists think the chewing increases the flow of oxygen to the brain.
Smart Move
Ugh! You’re taking an English test and you cannot remember the past participle of “understand”. What to do? Skip it. Test taking is all about timing, so don’t waste it on tricky questions. Move ahead and answer everything you know before returning to the ones you don’t. Chances are, once you get back to the toughies, you’ll recall the answer or at the very least, you’ll have a little more time to come up with one that works.
1.When taking notes, we can do all these except ______.
A．draw pictures
B．change the typeface
C．switch on the computer
D．colour the key points
2.According to the passage, _____.
A．it’s good to study under the covers for some time every day
B．you cannot skip the difficult questions and go on to the rest
C．you can have some snacks and drink enough water to refresh yourself in exams
D．when taking notes, you should record whatever the teacher says
3.What does the underlined phrase “knew this stuff cold” mean?
A．had no clue about it
B．were a cold fish
C．knew it was cold
D．were familiar with
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—I’m afraid I can’t go to your party. You know, the exam is around the corner.
—Really?
A. As you like. B. Help yourself. C. Don’t mention it. D. What a pity!
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— I am afraid I can’t go to your party. You know, the exam is around the corner.
— Really? ______________.
A. Help yourself. B. What a pity!
C. You’re welcome. D. No problem.
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Thanksgiving was just around the corner. The menu（菜谱）had been set. The shopping list was made. ______ seemed perfect. I could taste turkey and mashed potatoes（火鸡和土豆泥）. Pictures of different pies, fruit and vegetables came into my mind. I couldn’t ______!
The day before Thanksgiving my dad called a family meeting. He said we needed to practice being ______. “We are going to ______ at a homeless shelter（收容所）on Thanksgiving Day.” I couldn’t believe this was happening. So we wouldn’t cook our own Thanksgiving dinner? The holiday wouldn’t be the same. I thought the day would be ruined（糟蹋）.
The next morning, we got up ______. I followed my father to the shelter with my sleepy eyes. I had no great expectations and felt ______ all the way. As soon as we arrived, we got to work. There was so much to be done. But all I could think about was the dinner I couldn’t enjoy.
However, those thoughts soon ______. Over the next few hours, I watched hundreds of people come through the shelter. For some, this was the only hot meal they would eat that week. For others, it was the first time to eat a Thanksgiving meal. The shelter was filled with ______.
Through this experience, I learned that Thanksgiving is a time to think about your blessings（祝福）and look for ways to bless others. When I gave up what I had wanted, I discovered how much I have. It is much better to ______ than to receive. In the end, that Thanksgiving became an ______ experience.
1.A. Something B. Everything C. Nothing
2.A. wait B. care C. understand
3.A. creative B. nervous C. thankful
4.A. rush out B. help out C. check out
5.A. early B. late C. suddenly
6.A. excited B. good C. down
7.A. appeared B. disappeared C. rose
8.A. stress B. joy C. fear
9.A. give B. take C. waste
10.A. uncomfortable B. unreasonable C. unforgettable
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！The world is not coming to an end Just believe yourself and success is around the corner．
A.Stay up B.Give up C.Make up D.Cheer up
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请阅读下面短文, 从每小题所给的A,B,C三个选项中, 选出一个最佳选项。
Thanksgiving was just around the corner. The menu had been set. The shopping list was made. Everything seemed perfect. I could taste turkey and mashed potatoes（火鸡和土豆泥）. Pictures of different pies, fruit and vegetables came into my mind. I couldn't wait！
The day before Thanksgiving my dad called a family meeting. He said we needed to practice being thankful. "We are going to help out at a homeless shelter（收容所）on Thanksgiving Day.” I couldn't believe this was happening. So we wouldn't cook our own Thanksgiving dinner. The holiday wouldn't be the same. I thought the day would be ruined.
The next morning. we got up early. I followed my father to the shelter with my sleepy eyes. I had no great expectations and felt down all the way. As soon as we arrived, we got to work. There was so much to be done. But all I could think about was the dinner I couldn't enjoy.
However, those thoughts soon disappeared. Over the next few hours, I watched hundreds of people come through the shelter. For some, this was the only hot meal they would eat that week. For others, it was the first time to eat a Thanksgiving meal. The shelter was filled with joy.
Through this experience, I learned that Thanksgiving is a time to think about your blessings（祝福）and look for ways to bless others. When I gave up what I had wanted, I discovered how much I have. It is much better to give than to receive. In the end, that Thanksgiving became an unforgettable experience.
1.Why did the writer's father decide to go to the homeless shelter on Thanksgiving Day?
A.Because he found they didn't have enough food this year.
B.Because he wanted to let the family learn to be thankful.
C.Because he was a volunteer of that homeless shelter.
2.What does the underlined word "ruined" probably mean in Chinese?
A.美好的 B.破灭的 C.悲痛的
3.How did the writer feel before working in the shelter?
A.Sleepy and unhappy. B.Quiet and peaceful. C.Excited and cheerful.
4.What can we infer from the story?
A.The writer had always thought about helping others before.
B.The people in the shelter always had cold and terrible food.
C.The writer might go to the homeless shelter every year from then on.
5.What is the main idea of the passage?
A.Helping others is helping yourself.
B.Being thankful for life and finding ways to bless others.
C.Remembering to show our love to the people we love.
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Boys and girls, the final exam is coming! Just _______ yourselves and be careful enough, and I’m sure that you will achieve a colorful future.
A.take in B.believe in C.call in