What Teenagers Can Do To Earn More Respect

As teenagers continue to grow and develop into young adults, the transition(过渡) into adulthood has begun. With so many physical and emotional changes going on, certain manners are often forgotten and other adult traits are not yet accepted as a way of life.   36   By doing the following things, you will earn more respect.

Contribute to the household

At the very least, clean up after yourself. As a teenager, you are old enough to clean up after yourself. When you make a mess, clean it up.   37   All chores that you do help to reduce the load of the person who did them before. Now that you’re old enough and capable, why shouldn’t you contribute to the household?   38    

Be responsible

  39  Whether they are basic things, like brushing your teeth or doing your homework , or more involved chores that contribute to the household, simply fulfill your responsibilities on time. When adults know that they can rely on you, their trust and respect for you will increase.

 Solve more of your own problem without asking for help

Instead of taking the easy approach and asking for help, make an effort to solve your problems on your own first. The “easy way ” is only easy for you, but it is an extra task for the person from whom you are seeking help. Seek help only after you have make an honest effort to solve your own problems.   40   When you become a good problem solver, you increase your valve to the community.

A. Everyone has certain responsibilities.

B. By being aware of these manners and traits, you can manage them sooner.

C. The people doing the chores before will greatly appreciate the help.

D. This includes. But is not limited to , your dishes and your room.

E. It will make your life more pleasant.

F. Depending on the problem, 15 minutes of effort is usually a good guideline.

G. When speaking to a group, speak loud enough.

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   In early January this year, the rate of UFO reports were steady, around three per weeks. When, however, on Monday, January 16, a science fiction film about visitors to outer space was shown on television, there was the immediate increase in reports of sightings from all parts of the States. The commanding officer, Wayne Tyler, who directly responsible for the study of all such reports, decided to making his findings known. They wrote an article, which said that all UFO reports could be explained for quite naturally by aircraft movements. Follow this explanation, there was a rapid drop in the number of reported sightings, because the rate remained above the previous level.

When I was at university, I studied very hard. But a lot of my friends did very little work. Some did just enough to pass exams. Others didn't do quite enough. Fred Baines was one of them. He spent more time drinking in the Students' Union than working in the library.

Once, at the end of the term, we had to take an important test in chemistry. The test had a hundred questions. Beside each question, we had to write "True" or "False". While I was studying in my room the night before the test, Fred was watching television. Fred usually worried a lot the night before a test. But on that night he looked perfectly calm. Then he told me of his plan.

"It's very simple. There are a hundred questions and I have to get fifty correct to pass the test. I'll take a coin (硬币) into the examination room. I haven't studied a chemistry book for months, so I'll just toss(抛) the coin. That way, I'm sure I'll get half the questions right."

The next day Fred came cheerfully into the examination room. He sat tossing a coin for half an hour as he marked down his answers. Then he left, half an hour before the rest of us.

      The next day, he saw the chemistry professor in the corridor (走廊).

      "Oh, good," he said. "Have you got the result of the test? What mark did I get?"

      The professor looked at him and smiled.

      "Ah, it's you, Baines. Just a minute."

       Then he reached into his pocket and took out a coin. He threw it into the air, caught it in his hand and looked at it.

      "I'm terribly sorry, Baines," he said, "you failed."

48. Fred looked perfectly calm before the chemistry test because _______.

      A. he was already well prepared for it

      B. he didn't think the test was so important for him

      C. someone had promised to help him out

      D. he believed he had found out a way to pass the test without any difficulty

49. The students were required to finish the test within _______.

  A. half an hour     B. an hour   C. three quarters    D. an hour and a half

50. After the test, Baines was _______.

      A. sure that he would pass it            B. anxious to know the result

      C. sorry that he cheated during the test

      D. discouraged because he'd probably fail the test

Creating a good study environment takes a little planning. It is well worth the time as the end result will be much productive study time. Many people fail to do this and wonder why they cannot concentrate. After a couple of times of studying the right way, most people will be surprised at how much they can actually enjoy studying.  16 

Know that concentration is the key. Reduce every possible distraction. Turn off the television and go in an area where you will not be interrupted by people.  17  If you are studying on your computer-don't get distracted by emails.

     18   If it is too dim, your eyes will be strained and leave you tired and wanting to close your eyes. Sun is a light that naturally wakes you up and helps you think. 

Choose a comfortable seat.  19  Now a couch can work just fine for this as long as you don't find yourself laying flat after a few minutes. The whole point of studying is to be able to concentrate on the study matter.

     20   Now this is for the person who needs the background noise. If you find yourself thinking about the song then maybe silence is better for you.

Keep something to drink and snack on close by to keep your blood sugar stable. Obviously sugary foods will give you a quick rush but you will also have a quick low afterward.

A. Find a quiet place.

B. Turn on some music.

C. If you can, turn off your cell phone.

D. It should have a good back support and a good seat.

E. Some people can study with lots of activities going on.

F. Read on to learn how to create a good study environment.

G. Read on to learn how to create a good study environment.

Nowadays more and more high school students go abroad _____higher education.

A for          B in       C after        D on

Your house may have an effect on your figure. Experts say the way you design your home could play a role in whether you pack on the pounds or keep them off. You can make your environment work for you instead of against you. Here are some ways to turn your home into part of diet plan.

Open the curtains and turn up the lights. Dark environments are more likely to encourage overeating, for people are often less self-conscious( 难 为 情 )when they’ re in poorly lit places----and so more likely to eat lots of food. If your home doesn’t have enough window light, get more lamps and flood the place with brightness.

Mind the colors. Research suggests warm colors fuel our appetites. In one study, people who ate meals in a blue room consumed 33 percent less than those in a yellow or red room. Warm colors like yellow make food appear more appetizing, while cold colors make us feel less hungry. So when it’s time to repaint, go blue.

Don’ t forget the clock----or the radio. People who eat slowly tend to consume about 70 fewer calories (卡路里) per meal than those who rush through their meals. Begin keeping track of the time, and try to make dinner last at least 30 minutes. And while you’ re at it, actually sit

down to eat. If you need some help slowing down, turn on relaxing music. It makes you less likely to rush through a meal.

Downsize the dishes. Big serving bowls and plates can easily make us fat. We eat about 22 percent more when using a 12-inch plate instead of a 10-inch plate. When we choose a large spoon over a smaller one ,total intake ( 摄入 ) jumps by 14 percent. And we’ ll pour about 30 percent more liquid into a short, wide glass than a tall, skinny glass.

25.   The text is especially helpful for those who care about .

A.  healthy diets                   B. house buying

C. their body shape               D. their home comforts

26.   A home environment in blue can help people   .

A.  reduce food intake             B. digest food better

C. regain their appetites          D. burn more calories

27.   What are people advised to do at mealtimes?

A.  Use smaller spoons.            B. Turn down the lights.

C. Eat quickly.                  D. Play fast music.

28.   What can be a suitable title for the text?

A.  Is Your Home Environment Relaxing?

B.  Is Your House Making You Fat?

C.  Ways of Serving Dinner

D.  Effects of Self-Consciousness

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Travel Tips

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If you lose something on a bus or train or in a station, please call Lost & Found at 202-962-1195.

32. What should you know about farecard machines?

A. They start selling tickets at 9:30 a.m.           B. They are connected to change machines

C. They offer special service to the elderly.         D. They make change for no more than $5.

33. At what time does Metrorail stop service on Saturday?

  A. At midnight      B. at 3 a.m.      C. at 5 a.m.         D. at 7 p.m.

34. What is good about a SmarTripâ card?

A. It is convenient for old people                 B. It saves money for its users

C. it can be bought at any time                   D. it is sold on the Internet.

35. Which number should you call if you lose something on the Metro?

A. 202-962-1195        B.202-962-1100      C.202-673-7000       D.202-673-8000

  Public prosecutors have approved the arrest of Chinese singer Yin Xiangjie over drug-related offenses.

Beijing Police detained the 45-year-old singer in Chaoyang district last December, with the seizure of more than ten grams of drugs, including crystal methamphetamine, or "ice", on the scene.

Yin confessed to illegally possessing and taking drugs. The singer could face a maximum sentence of three years in prison.

A Beijing native, Yin became a household name after singing "Boat Tracker's Love" with singer Yu Wenhua in 1993.

28. Singer Yin Xiangjie will be in jail for 3 years because (of) ________.

A. drugging abuse                B. singing is not good

C. the trial is error                D. he is not the Boat Tracker's Love

29. The last paragraph in this text is to ________.

   A. make comparison               B. complement the singer information

C. make example for abusers        D. condemned drug star

30. According to the time order, which of the following events of the arrangement is correct?

①Yin have drugged arrest. 

②Yin will face a maximum sentence of three years in prison.

③Yin became a household name.

④Yin sing "Boat Tracker's Love".

A．①③④②     B.②①④③        C.④③①②      D.④③②①

 The Southern States wanted to ______ the Union, so the American Civil War ______.

A. get away with; broke up        B. get away from; broke up 

C. break away from; broke out     D. break away from; was broken out

A year ago, I paid no attention to English idioms, though my teacher emphasized the importance again and again. But soon, the importance of English idioms was shown in an amusing experience.

One day, I happened to meet an Englishman on the road, and soon we began to talk. As I was talking about how I was studying English, the foreigner seemed to be astonished gently shaking his head, shrugging his shoulders, saying, “You don’t say!” “You don’t say!” I was puzzled. I thought, perhaps this is not an appropriate topic. “Well, I’d better change the topic.” So I said to him, “Well, shall we talk about the Great Wall By the way, have you ever been there. “Certainly, everyone back home will laugh at me if I leave China without seeing it. It is magnificent.” He was deep in thought when I began to talk like a tourist guide, “The Great Wall is one of the wonders in the world. We are very proud of it.” Soon I was interrupted again by his order, “You don’t say!” I couldn’t help asking. I said, “Didn’t you say you don’t say” Hearing this, the Englishman laughed to tears. He began to explain, “You don’t say actually means really It is an expression of surprise. Perhaps you don’t pay attention to English idioms.” Only then did I realize I had made a fool of myself. Since then, I have been more careful with idiomatic expressions.

21.  A year ago, I paid no attention to English idioms because      .

A. English idioms were too difficult to master

B.I did not realize the importance of them

C. My teacher didn’t emphasize the importance

D.I had no interest in English learning

22. When I first heard “You don’t say!”, I thought     .

A. the Englishman was not interested in the topic

B. the Englishman was only interested in the Great Wall

C. I had talked too much

D.I had to stop talking at once

23. We can learn from the second paragraph that      .

A. the Englishman was leaving China without seeing the Great Wall

B. the Englishman wanted to see the Great Wall after I talked about it

C. the Englishman wanted me to act as his guide

D. the Englishman visited the Great Wall and thought it worth visiting

24.  After the Englishman explained the idiom,    

A. the Englishman made me a fool

B. the Englishman made a fool of himself

C.I felt very silly

D.I felt proud of my understanding

 The old man ______________ toothache sighed in great relief.

    A.ridding of          B. rid of                       C. having rid of             D. to rid of 

In 1997, I found myself in a situation I never thought I'd be in: alone and begging for money in New York. My father had been separated from our family, and my mother had recently died from complications related to AIDS. What I remember most about such nights is lying on the cold marble floor and using my backpack for a pillow.

Even though I had lost my family, I made choices every single day to turn my life around. There was the haven（避风港）for homeless teenagers called the Door, a non－profit organization that provided me with guidance, medical care and food, all of which kept me going while I completed my homework in train stations and under hallway lights. Perhaps the most surprising help though, I did not seek out﹔it found me. The New York Times told my story. In the weeks that followed, dozens of strangers reached out to me from all across the United States. At my high school, I began receiving handwritten letters of encouragement. Strangers showed up bearing clothes, books, and even hugs. Since the article mentioned I was applying to Harvard, one woman knitted a blanket for me.  She attached this note to the box it was posted in: "It gets cold in those dorms. May you warm yourself knowing that people care about you".

With the help of these people, my life today bears no resemblance at all to my life then. I graduated not only from high school but also from Harvard University.

Before these people — some of them nameless— I just didn't realize how good people could be. But now I do, and I can say that the people who helped me have forever changed me. They are the reason behind my decision to join the board at the Door so that I can be part of a small team of people opening a high school for homeless teenagers .They are the reason I dedicate my life to opening pathways for others. And they are the reason I travel around the world helping people transform their own lives.

28．According to the passage, the author______________.

A. tried to change her life

B. often slept m friends’ homes

C. felt lonely because of her illness

D. felt quite desperate for her father

29．What can we learn about the Door?

A .It is an organization helping homeless teenagers.

B. It is an organization seeking profits.

C. It provides entertainment for children.

D. It reports the stories about the homeless.

30．Which of the following is the correct order to describe the author's life?

a. The newspaper reported her story.

b. She graduated from Harvard University.

c. She slept on the cold floor at night.

d. She joined the committee at the Door.

e. Her mother died from the illness.

A. d→e→c→a→b                   B. e→c→d→a→b

C. e→c→a→b→d                          D. b→c→d→e→a

31．What can we learn from the last paragraph?

A. Patience is a virtue.

B. Love can be passed on.

C. Time waits for no man.

D. Honesty leads to success.

The Christmas season is often considered the season of giving. Many of us spend a lot of effort and money in an attempt to give our friends and loved ones the best possible gift. But what is the best gift you could possibly give?

Imagine that your bank gave you an account with $86,400 every morning of every day. You could use this amount of money for anything you want. But at the end of every day, the bank tells you that money in the account can only be used within that day. How would you choose to spend this money?

This is the attitude we should take towards the time. Time can never get back. It is the only resource that no one can get more than another person.

Around the holiday season, we find ourselves very busy. It is a point in the year where how you spend your time is crucial. Spending this valuable time to help another human being in need is one of the greatest gifts we can give. We never know when even giving a short amount of time to help or listen to a stranger, could make the rest of their day much more pleasant.

However, the saying that money is time is one of the truest statements ever made. By the act of donating money to a non profit organization which helps — for example, you are allowing that single mother to spend more time looking after her children, instead of being forced to spend time looking for a temporary second job. By donating some money, you have helped someone else use their time for a better cause.

One organization I personally would encourage you to consider spending your time and/or money would be Eva Initiatives, an organization created for the homeless. I have volunteered there twice. It was a very positive experience, and being able to learn more about who lived there really gave me a perspective on the real struggles of the people around us.

33. What is the function of the first paragraph?

A. To imply choosing the proper gifts for others.

B. To introduce the theme of the passage.

C. To arouse attention from the readers.

D. To show giving gifts is a common practice.

34. What can we conclude from the 2^nd and 3^rd paragraphs?

A. Lost time never returns.

B. Time is sure to tell the truth.

C. Time tries friends as fire tries gold.

D. Time can create great wonders.

35. What do you think of the author in the passage?

A. Warm-hearted.

B. Responsible.

C. Encouraging.

D. Strong-minded.

                                    What’s On?

21. In which theatre can the audience enjoy Joseph Marcell’ performance?

   A. Hampstead theatre.                 B. Royal Shakespeare theatre.

   C. King’s Cross theatre.                D. Theatre Royal.

22. Which one will probably sell best?

   A. Trouble in Mind.                     B. Lazarus.

   C. The Gaul.                           D. The Suppliant Women.

23. Who directed the play about the story in Norway?

   A. Bowie.    B. Ramin Gray.    C. Mark Babych.    D. Laurence Boswell.

24. Which number should you call if you want to watch a play between 8.00p.m. and10.00p.m.?  A. 0131 248 4848.      B. 01482 323638.     C. 01225 448844.     D. 0844 871 7604.

Mobile phone has become a problem for middle school students. Some middle schools in Australia have banned(禁 止) students from carrying mobile phones during school hours.

Mobile phone use among children has become a problem for the school this year. Several children have got mobile phones as Christmas gifts, and more students will want them.

Mary Blue, an official, said mobile phone use is a distraction (分心的事) to students during school hours and it also gives teachers so much trouble in their classrooms. Teachers were also saying that sometimes students might use phone messages to cheat during exams.

She said some schools had tried to ban mobile phones. Some parents felt unhappy because they couldn’t get in touch with their children.

Many teachers said students should not have mobile phones at school, because there was a good reason why the students should not have mobile phones at school：they were easy to lose and were a distraction from study.

Many people say that they understand why parents would want their children to have phones, but they think schools should let the students know when they can use their mobile phones.

13. Some middle schools in Australia have banned students from carrying mobile phones________.

A. because they are students                     B. when they are free

C. because they are children                      D. when they are at school

14. We know from  the passage that some children get mobile phones from________.

A. the makers and sellers                          B. the passers by and strangers

C. some mobile phone users                      D. their parents and friends 

15. Some parents felt unhappy because they couldn’t ________during school hours.

A. use the mobile phones

B. leave their mobile phones at school office

C. get in touch with their children

D. help the teachers with their work

I heard many parents complaining that their teenage children are rebelling(叛逆). I suggested they recall their own teenage years. At that age they would like to be growing away from parents. They preferred to stand on their own two feet. But take a good look at the present rebellion. It seems that teenagers are taking the same way of showing that they disagree with their parents. Instead of going out fighting bravely on their own, most of them are clutching (紧握) at one another’s hands for reassurance.

They declare they want to dress as they like. But they all wear the same clothes. They set off in new directions in music. But somehow they all end up gathering around listening to the same record. Their reason for thinking or acting in a similar way is that the crowd is doing it. They have come out of their cocoon (蚕茧) into a larger cocoon.

It has become harder and harder for a teenager to stand up against the popularity wave and to go his or her own way. Industry has firmly carved out a teenage market. These days every teenager can learn from the advertisements what a teenager should have and be. And many of today’s parents have come to award high marks for the popularity of their children. All this create a great barrier for the teenager who wants to find his or her own path.  

But the barrier is worth climbing over. The path is worth following. You may want to listen to classical music instead of going to a party. You may want to collect rocks when everyone else is collecting records. You may have some thoughts that you don’t care to share at once with your classmates. Well, go for it. Find yourself. Be yourself. Popularity will come — with the people who respect you for who you are. That is the only kind of popularity that really matters.

32. This passage is aimed at  _______.

A. people who try to understand and respect each other

B. readers who try to be popular with people around

C. parents who try to control and guide their children

D. teenagers who try to seek for their real selves

33. The author doesn’t prefer rebelling teenagers _______.

A. walking a new way on their own                            

B. always turning to friends for help

C. growing away from parents                            

D. following others blindly

34. The phrase “larger cocoon” at the end of the second paragraph refers to _______.

A. the care and love from parents                

B. the popular trend in the society

C. the present teenage market                                         

D. the fantastic music world

35. According to the author, what might happen when a teenager follows his/her own path?

A. He/She gets larger collection.                                       B. He/She gains valuable popularity.

C. He/She shares fresh thoughts with classmates.            D. He/She loses good friends.

— How much did he charge you ___ the service?     — Luckily, it's free ___ charge.

A. for ; of         B. for ; for

C. of ; for         D. of ;  of

Jean Driscoll can go faster in her wheelchair than the world’s best marathoners(马拉松运动员) can run! In April, Jean finished the Boston Marathon in 1 hour 34 minutes 22 seconds. That’s about 33 minutes faster than the winning male runner! She competed on the track, too. She was second in the 800 meter wheelchair race at the 1992 Olympics.
   Jean doesn’t like to be told she’s brave. “I’m in sports because I’m a competitive person!” Jean was born with spinal bifida(脊柱裂), a birth illness that damages the spine（脊椎）. She began to use a wheelchair to get around in high school. Then she tried wheelchair race and was amazed.” Players crashed into each other and fell out of their chairs,” she says, “It was fun.”
   Jean tried other wheelchair sports. At the University of Illinois, her wheelchair basketball team won two national titles.
   Now Jean coaches and teaches. She tries to get people to set goals. “When I sign my autograph（亲笔签名）,says Jean, “I write, dream big and work hard.”
21．What made Jean take part in sports?
      A．She was brave.  
     B．She was competitive.  
     C．She was strong. 
     D．She was disabled.
22．What kind of education did she receive?
    A．High school. 
    B．Junior middle school. 
    C．High education. 
    D．Primary school.
23．What is Jean’s advice on how to succeed?
    A．Work hard.                       B．Hope for the best.

People visit other countries for 61.  ________ (variety) reasons. Some travel on business; 62. ________ travel to interesting places 63. _________ are only found in other countries, such as the Taj Mahal in India, the temples of Thailand, or the Pyramids at Giza.

64. _________ (where) you go, and for whatever reason, it is important to be safe. A tourist can attract a lot of attention from local people. While the majority of people you'll meet when traveling are sure to be friendly and welcoming, there are 65._________ (danger) , theft being the most common. Just as in your home country, do not expect everyone you meet to be friendly and helpful. 66. _________ is important to prepare for your trip 67. _________ advance, and to take precaution ( 警惕 ) while you 68. _________ (travel) .

As you prepare your trip, make sure you have the right paperwork. You don't want to get to your destination only 69.  _________ ( find ) you have the wrong visa, or worse, that your passport is about to expire ( 到期 ). Also, make sure you travel with proper medical insurance, so that if you are sick or injured during your travel, you will be able to get treatment. If you want to drive while you are abroad, make sure you have 70. ________ international driver's license.

 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文,文中共有10处语言错误,每句最多有两处.错误涉及一个单词的增加,删除和修改.

 增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧),并在其下面写出该词.

 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限一词.   2.只允许修改10处,多者从第11处不记分.

Dear Andy,

I am glad to learn that you or some of your classmates are coming to Hangzhou and you will stay at my home. My parents and I are very pleasing to have you with us. Now let me to tell you what we have arranged for yourself. I know the school would organize a lot things for you to do in the morning. And in the afternoon, I’ll show you around and take you to some places of interests, like the West Lake, Qianjiang New City and so on. We’ll most stay at home in the evening, watching TV, playing games and meeting people. I’m sure you’ll have a wonderful time here. I’m looking forward very much to meet you soon.

Yours,

Li Hua