It is necessary for us to improve our problem-solving abilities.If you don't properly understand the problem, your solutions may be ineffective or fail entirely.For example,is there one problem or actually several?Can you restate the problem in your own words?By spending time with the problem you will better understand it and be equipped to generate（产生）solutions.
Collect data,ask people or experts connected to the problem,look for resources online,in print,or elsewhere. Once you have data,organize it.Try to do this by rewording or summarizing it.Perhaps you could even map it out in a chart.You may not need to bother with this step for simple problems,but it will be essential for those of a more complex one.
The first step in finding a solution is to look at data that you have gathered about the problem and to analyze its importance.Start with the raw data.Sometimes,information will need to be broken into smaller,more manageable parts or to be ranked for its importance.
.You might do this on a limited,trial scale at first to test the results.Or,you might go all in.Keep in mind that unpredictable problems which you did not plan can arise at this stage.
Keep in mind that problem-solving works in a cycle.It will generate a number of different solutions that each should not be ignored.If not,then you must look for another solution and start the process over again.So make small changes if necessary.
A.If you fix the problem,you have found a suitable solution.
B.Once you have chosen the best solution,put it into practice.
C.You should focus on the problem and your problem-solving process.
D.Gather as many acts as you can about the problem to get a clear picture of it.
E.A hobby is another way that you can continue to improve your problem solving skills.
F.To define the problem clearly,you will have to ask questions and look at different angles.
G.When analyzing,you will look for links and relationships for better understanding the overall situation.
At the beginning, written Chinese was a picture-based language. It dates back several thousand years the use of animal bones and shells on which symbols (carve) by ancient Chinese people. Some of the ancient symbols can still be seen in today's hanzi.
By the Shang Dynasty, these symbols (become) a well-developed writing system. Over the years, the system developed into different forms, as it was a time when people were divided geographically, (lead) to many varieties of dialects and characters. This, , changed under the rule of Emperor Qinshihuang of the Qin Dynasty.
Emperor Qinshihuang made the seven major states into one (unite) country where the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction. That writing system was of great (important) in uniting the Chinese people and culture. Even today, no matter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak, they can all still communicate (easy) in writing.
Written Chinese has also become an important means by China's present is connected with its past. People in modern times can read the classic (work) which were written by Chinese in ancient times. The high regard for the Chinese writing system can be seen in the development of Chinese characters as an art form, known as Chinese calligraphy, which has become an important part of Chinese culture.
During the National Day holiday, I went to Xi'an, Shaanxi, to visit the world-famous Terracotta Warriors (兵马俑). I was1to see so many pottery (陶) figures in2poses(姿势),including standing, sitting and lying.
They are true-to-life, as tall as humans. The most3part of them is that each one has a unique face, which interested me a lot. Depending on their clothes, hat and hair, they have different jobs in the4. Some hold weapons (武器) while others lead the horses.
These soldiers were built for the5of Qin Shihuang. He believed that after his
6,he would go to another world. So he asked7to build an army of warriors to protect him in the afterlife. It is believed that over 700,000 workers8the tomb for 39 years.
9I visited the Terracotta Warriors and knew the history behind them, I10to make my own little warrior when I got back home. First with gypsum (石膏) powder, I11a stone model warrior, and then with a little stick, drew an expression on his face. When the12was dry, my work was done.
The process sounds easy, but it proved to be13. The powder went everywhere, sometimes making my eyes fail to see14. So I watered it, which helped. It took me more than three hours to15the figure. It's so nice to hold this soldier that I made myself.
Elias was a poor black worker in south Africa. The time he first met Nelson Mandel was a period of his life .he was twelve years old at that time. Nelson Mandel was a black lawyer to he turned for advice .Nelson offered(guide) to poor black people on their(illegal) problems. Elias needed Mandel's helphe had little education. The school he studied for only two years was three kilometers away .he had to drop out of school because his family couldn't pay the school feesthe bus fare .He couldn't read or write well .After trying hard, he got a job in a gold mine , he didn't have passbook to live in Johannesbug and he worried about he would become outwork.
Near midnight, my wife and I were driving home from the University of Illinois, where our son Randy was studying. I 1 what on earth had made us travel there and back. All for 2 !
For weeks Randy had been telling me how much he loved playing football, so I felt a sudden urge (冲动) to be there. Just several 3 earlier I saw him at the field. I was excited. Randy 4. "The other team gives up. Not enough players."
I tried to 5 my disappointment. No big deal, 6 you'd just driven three hours to get here. On the way back home, I couldn't help thinking the whole 7 had been foolish.
Ahead I saw a bridge over the Fox River when a 8 memory flashed back. As Boy Scouts (童子军) , we made a journey down the 9 one autumn. Dad pulled over, 10 me at the boat and said goodbye. I wish Dad could see me, I thought.
About a mile downriver we came to a bridge. I looked 11 and there he was! Instead of 12 instructions or doing anything embarrassing, he simply 13 until we passed underneath. All the boys were waving back, but no one was 14 to see him than I was. He had gone the extra mile to show me his 15. All these years later it never 16 me.
Now I 17 across the bridge in the darkness, imagining Dad standing there, waving, still 18 me. At last I understood the most 19 thing I could do for my children-just be there, even if it 20 going the extra mile, the way my dad did, cheering me on.
努力学习之余，我还参加了一些社交活动。
What he said suggested he ______ angry with us so I suggest you ______ an apology to him.
A. should be; should make B. should be; made
C. was; make D. was; to make
Each time we receive help from others, we say “Thank you”. We may say it many times a day. It seems that “Thank you” is very popular 24.a________ us Chinese students. 25.B________ is it as popular in the UK? The answer is “no”. According to a 26.________ ( 最近的)study in The Daily Telegraph, “Thank you” is only the 20th most popular way of 27.________ (表达) thanks in the UK. The study 28.s________ that British people tend to say “Cheers” instead. For example, when friends invite 29.________ other for a drink after a basketball 30.________， a “Cheers” may be the best way to say “thanks”. “Cheers” also means “ganbei” in Chinese. You may often hear the word 31.s________ between two good friends. Of 32.________， there are some formal ways to say “thanks” in the UK. For example, when a stranger is especially 33.________ (有帮助的), they may say “brilliant” or “much appreciated”．
The Science of Risk-Seeking
Sometimes we decide that a little unnecessary danger is worth it because when we weigh the risk and the reward, the risk seems worth tasking. 91 _ Some of us enjoy activities that would surprise and scare the rest of us. Why? Experts say it may have to do with how our brains work.
The reason why any of us take any risks at all might have to do with early humans. Risk-takers were better at hunting, fighting, or exploring. 92 As the quality of risk-taking was passed from one generation to the next, humans ended up with a sense of adventure and a tolerance for risk.
So why aren’t we all jumping out of airplanes then? Well, even 200, 000 years ago, too much risk-taking could get one killed. A few daring survived, though, along with a few stay-in-the-cave types. As a result, humans developed a range of character types that still exists today. So maybe you love car racing, or maybe you hate it. It all depends on your character.
No matter where you are on the risk-seeking range, scientists say that your willingness to take risks increases during your teenage years. 93 To help you do that, your brain increases your hunger for new experiences. New experiences often mean taking some risks, so your brain raises your tolerance for risk as well.
94 For the risk-seekers, a part of the brain related to pleasure becomes active, while for the rest of us, a part of the brain related to fear becomes active.
As experts continue to study the science of risk-seeking, we’ll continue to hit the mountains, the waves or the shallow end of the pool.
A. Those are the risks you should jump to take.
B. Being better at those things meant a greater chance of survival.
C. Thus, these well-equipped people survived because they were the fittest.
D.This is when you start to move away from your family and into the bigger world.
AB. However, we are not all using the same reference standard to weigh risks and rewards.
AC. New brain research suggests our brains work differently when we face a nervous situation.
Recently I read the Human Development Report．I couldn't help thinking about another problem why the world is facing hunger．According to the report，2400 people are dying from hunger every day；nearly 13 million in southern Africa will be worried about their food supply because of earthquakes，floods or wars．
In a word，hunger remains the biggest problem of the world today．It's strange to see that man can travel to the moon，but still doesn't know how to feed himself．You may ask，“Who steals our bread？”The first thieves should be population growth，poverty and loss of rich farmland．
In less developed areas like South Africa，the population grows faster than the crops．It is almost impossible for its government to feed so many people and provide education for them．So it is very important to control the population growth and protect their farmland in countries whose people are suffering from hunger．
According to the report，the world's food production is enough to feed everyone if it is given away well．But the problem is that the developed countries are eating food that should be given to the poor．Although they are just using their own earning，the fact is that they are coldly watching others starving away．
Luckily，some developed countries such as Netherlands，Norway and Sweden have done a lot to help those hungry people in African countries．We hope other developed countries will follow them．
8. According to the passage，which of the following cannot help make fewer people hungry？
A. Poor countries control their population growth.
B. Poor countries protect their rich farmland.
C. Rich countries produce more food to feed themselves.
D. Rich countries give some food to the poor ones.
9. The fourth paragraph mainly tells us________．
A. poor countries are cold and going to die out
B. rich countries notice the problems of the poor countries
C. rich countries are trying their best to help poor countries
D. rich countries aren't willing to help poor countries
10. According to the last sentence，the writer hopes________．
A. poor countries should learn from rich ones
B. more rich countries will help the hungry people
C. more countries will give help to Norway
D. more countries will be as rich as Sweden
The real reason why prices ____ , and still are, too high is complex, and no short discussion can satisfactorily explain this problem.
A. were B. will be
C. have been D. had been
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线(＼)划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2．只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。
The best advice I received in my childhood was from my dad. He always gives me some advice, but I seldom took them seriously. One day he was encouraged me to participate in a speech competition. So I signed up and after the competition, I did my best to be full prepared. But the moment I stood on the stage, I was such nervous that my mind completely went blank. The experience of lose a competition was really painful. Then, my dad said,” My son, life is like battlefield . You have to lose many time to win the final victory.” Thanks for his advice, I never give up when I do anything.
