阅读理解。 My students often tell me that they don"t have "enough time" to do all

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阅读理解。     My students often tell me that they don"t have "enough time" to do all their schoolwork.
     My reply is often a brief "You have as much time as the president." I usually carry on a bit about there
being twenty-four hours in the day for everyone, and suggest that"not enough time" is not an acceptable
explanation of not getting something done.
     Once in graduate school, I tried to prove to one of my professors by saying that I was working hard.
His answer to me was,"That"s irrelevant (无关的). What"s important is the quality of your work." Since then
I have had time to think carefully about the "hard worker" dodge (诀窍), and I have come to some
conclusions- all relevant to the problem of how much time we have.
     If you analyze the matter, you can identify two parts of the problem: There is, of course, the matter of
"time", which we can think of as fixed. Then there is the problem of "work" during that time. But, as my
professor suggested, it"s not how hard one works but the quality of the product that"s important.
     That led me to a new idea: the quality of the work. That concept is perhaps best explained by a sign I once
saw on the wall in someone"s office: "Don"t work harder. Work smarter." There is a lot of sense in that idea.
     If you can"t get more time, and few of us can, the only solution is to improve the quality of the work. That
means thinking of ways to get more out of the same time than we might otherwise get. That should lead us to
an analysis of our work habits. Since"work" for students usually means "homework", the expression "work
habits" should be read as"study habits".
     Then, as a smart student, you will seek to improve those skills that you use in study, chiefly reading and
writing. If you learn to read better and write better, there are big benefits that pay off in all your studies. 1. From the passage, we know that the author is probably ______. A. a poet
B. an educator
C. a novelist
D. an engineer2. We can infer from the 2nd paragraph that we students still _____.A. have enough time
B. can meet the president
C. get everything done well
D. should accept the explanation 3. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. The author"s students make good use of their time to do all their homework.
B. The author tried to tell the professor that he/she (author) had done a good job.
C. You can"t improve the quality of the work if you can"t get more time.
D. You"ll try to improve your skills in reading and writing if you"re a clever student. 4. What"s the passage mainly about?

A. Students don"t have enough time.
B. Don"t work harder; work smarter.
C. No one can get more time.
D. Read better and write better.

答案

1-4: BADB

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阅读理解。

     Getting your teen to think beyond his own immediate needs can be more difficult than cracking a nut
with a plastic fork.But don"t worry. It"s not impossible.There are many ways to encourage your teen to
care about those outside his immediate circle of friends. As he begins to have responsibility towards others,
he will realize he feels even better about himself.
     "Teens are thinking about career, college, and what their future might look like," explains Michelle
Maidenberg, a clinical director of Westchester Group Works, a center for group treatment in New York.
"This is very challenging and just one of the reasons why they are so focused on their own world." Once
teens participate in community service, however, they begin to look beyond their personal needs. They also
learn firsthand about the challenges others face, and they experience a sense of authority as they realize they
can make a real difference in others" lives.
     Not sure how to convince a teen to get away from the cell phone and into a community project? Teens
buy into community service when the project or program is in an area of their interest.
     "Finding something in an area of interest for them keeps them motivated and inspired," Maidenberg says.
For instance, if he is interested in culinary (烹饪) school, he could volunteer in a soup kitchen or bake for a
project that supports families in need.Volunteer projects in your teen"s area of interest will build her
knowledge base as well as help others.
     Parents can do their part by participating in community service themselves. Teens can learn directly from
their parents that personal enjoyment is not, all that matters.
     Let teens know the benefits they will obtain." Give them every reason in the world to volunteer, "
Maidenberg advises. She says that working on community service projects builds confidence." By working
with others, teens improve managerial, interpersonal and communication skills. Community service helps to
approach maturity when they take a step back to see the needs of other people," she adds. Another reward:
service hours look great on a resume!

1. According to Michelle Maidenberg, it"s hard to get teens to think beyond their own immediate needs
partly because _____. A. they care more about their circle of friends
B. they have no interest in doing anything
C. they have to work hard for college
D. they are facing many challenges2. The underlined phrase "buy into" in Paragraph 3 probably means ______.A. agree to join in
B. spend money on
C. get away from
D. are interested in 3. The writer mentions the benefits in the last paragraph in order to ______. A. make teens feel much better about themselves
B. encourage teens to care about his own needs
C. help parents reason teens into volunteering
D. get parents to do more community service

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阅读理解。     The Japanese coined the word tsunami to mean "harbor wave." ("tsu" means harbor, and the character
"nami" means wave). Japan"s most powerful earthquake since records began has struck the north-east
coast, leading to a massive tsunami. Cars, ships and buildings were swept away by a wall of water after
the 8.9-magnitude earthquake, which struck about 400km (250 miles) north-east of Tokyo and caused
massive destruction, flattening whole cities, starting powerful fires, and killing hundreds.
     In the wake of the Japanese tragedy, remember these tsunami survival tips:
     1. A good warning sign of an approaching tsunami is "drawback," when the ocean recedes (减弱)
drastically or the water level falls unusually along the shoreline. During the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, a
10-year-old girl on vacation with her family in Thailand, Tilly Smith, saved the lives of dozens of tourists
when she recognized the receding water and frothing bubbles on the surface of the water as a sign that a
tsunami was on its way. Experts believe that a receding ocean may give people as much as five minutes"
warning to evacuate the area.
     2. You"re not out of danger after the first wave of a tsunami. A tsunami occurs as a series of waves
known as a "wave train," and the series of surges (奔涌向前) can be five minutes or up to an hour apart.
The tsunami does not usually appear on the shoreline as a gigantic breaking wave, but rather as a rapid tide
or a wall of water. The worst mistake you can make is staying near the beach out of curiosity. Find higher
ground and go as far inland as you can. If you can see the waves, you"re still too close.
     3. A tsunami surge may be small at one point of the shore and large at another point. Move to higher
ground as soon as you can and don"t assume that because there"s minimal activity in the coastal area where
you are, it will be like that everywhere else.
     4. Keep your ears peeled. Many witnesses have said that a tsunami sounds thunderous, like a freight train. 1. The underlined word "coined" is closest to "_____" in meaning. A. invented a new word or phrase that other people then began to use
B. introduced a new word into a language
C. explained a new word
D. gave a definition to a new word. 2. What can we learn from the passage? A. You will be out of danger if thirty minutes has passed after the first tsunami wave.
B. Tilly Smith must have a very good knowledge of science.
C. A lot of people must have been killed in the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.
D. If a tsunami surge is small at one point of the shore and it should be small at another point. 3. Which of the following statements is not true? A. The 2011 Japanese tsunami is Japan"s most powerful earthquake since records began.
B. The worst mistake you can make is staying near the beach out of curiosity after the first wave of a tsunami. C. Experts believe that a receding ocean may give people as much as five minutes" warning to escape from the
    area.
D. A good warning sign of an approaching tsunami is "drawback," when the ocean recedes slightly or the water
    level falls usually along the shoreline. 4. What is the best title of this passage? A. Smart Actions during Tsunami
B. Signs of Tsunami identification
C. Methods of Avoiding Tsunami
D. Tips for Tsunami Survival

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根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。      With the growing advancement in life, people became very busy with their lives. However, some people
have hectic (安排很满的) schedules and they divide their time to precede with their hobbies. By devoting
themselves to their hobbies, people can divert (转移) their mind from stress. 1_____
     Depending upon the likes of the person, there are different types of hobbies. 2_____ Right from childhood
people have their own likes for certain things. This makes one"s life interesting and happy.
     Hobbies play an important role in one"s life. A person"s hobbies show his or her nature, character, and
attitude. Engaging in (从事于) a hobby can lead to acquiring substantial skills, knowledge and experience. It
is the best way to get rid of boredom. 3_____ As a parent, you must teach your children to do many things,
which would leave a strong impact in the future.
     4_____ So you have to make sure that your child is far away from various games, which include sex,
violence, etc. You can make your child aware of certain things and realities such as wisdom, knowledge.
5_____ No matter what you do, you cannot ignore your child for your life. Remember to take some time out
for your children. A. Hobbies are what people like to do or study in their spare time.
B. For example, a man can get rid of his stress by reading books or get relaxed and fresh by going fishing.
C. Today, most of the children love to surf the Internet.
D. Let"s take a look at different popular hobbies.
E. And you must make sure that your kid learns educational aspects of many things.
F. They are classified into painting, writing, reading books, cooking and so on.
G. It helps the child to become well-mannered and disciplined.

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阅读理解。     It doesn"t come as a surprise to you to realize that it makes no difference what you read or study if you
can"t remember it. You just waste your valuable time.   1 One dependable aid that does help you remember
what you study is to have a specific purpose or reason for reading.
     Why does a clerk in a store go away when your reply to her offer to help is, "No, thank you. I"m just
looking."? Both you and she know that if you aren"t sure what you want, you are not likely to find it. But
suppose you say instead, "Yes, thank you.I want a pair of sun glasses." She says,"Right this way, please."
        2   If you choose a book, "just looking" for nothing in particular, you are likely to get just that-nothing.
But if you do know what you want, you are almost sure to get it.Your reasons will vary; they will include
reading or studying"to find out more about", "to understand the reasons for" and"to find out how".
      3   Before you start to study, you say to yourself something like this, "I want to know why Stephen
Vincent Benet happened to write about America". Because you know why you are reading or studying, you
relate the information to your purpose and remember it better.
       4 At least two important processes go on at the same time. As you read, you take in ideas rapidly and
accurately. But at the same time you express your own ideas to yourself as you react to what you read. You
have a kind of mental conversation with the author.
     This additional process of thinking about what you read includes evaluating it, relating it to what you
already know, and using it for your own purposes.    5 One part of critical reading, as you have discovered,
is distinguishing between facts and opinions. Facts can be checked by evidence, Opinions are one"s own
personal reactions.Another part of critical reading is judging sources.Still another part is drawing accurate
inferences. A. Maybe you have already discovered some clever ways to keep yourself from forgetting.
B. It is important for students to have a positive attitude to their study.
C. You remember better when you know what you" re reading.
D. In other words, a good reader is a critical reader.
E. It"s quite the same with your studying.
F. Reading is not one single activity.
G.This is the way it works.

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阅读理解。     It is Saturday afternoon.You and your friends are planning to go to the movies and then spend the night
together. Just as you start to get ready, your dad reminds you it is your aunt"s birthday and the whole family
is going out to dinner to celebrate. How can this possibly end without a huge argument?
      One of the greatest sources of tension (紧张情绪) between teenagers and their families is the struggle to
balance personal desires with family expectations. As you are getting older, you are becoming more
independent and more interested in being with your friends.
     However, at the same time, your family is trying to figure out how to deal with these changes. While you
once spent most of your free time with your family, you are now often absent from home. Parents may get
their feelings hurt. Or they might feel that they are losing control of their family during this period. You might
feel angry that so many family demands are placed on you.
     There are a few things you can try to make it a little easier to ease the tension.
     * Make your plans in advance. Ask your parents if there is anything else planned at that time.
     * When something with your friends interferes (干扰；冲突) with a family event, try to figure out if there
is any way you can do both.
     * Suggest something you would really like to do with your family.Sometimes parents feel better just
knowing their teenager wants to spend time with them.
     Some of the time you won"t be happy with the outcome. You might either have to disappoint your parents
or have to miss out being with your friends. However,if you show consideration for the feelings of both your
family and your friends, you can solve the problem in a tender way. 1. The purpose of the first paragraph is to ______. A. show a disagreement of views
B. serve as a description of teenager trouble
C. serve as an introduction to the discussion
D. show the popularity of teenager problem 2. The tension between teenagers and their families is caused by the fact that ______.A. teenagers don"t like to take family demands
B. parents want to keep their family under control
C. parents feel unhappy that their children make so many friends
D. both parents and teenagers don"t pay attention to each other"s feeling much 3. Which of the following is NOT the advice given in the passage?A. Don"t feel angry if your parents ask you to do something.
B. Try to think of ways to balance family event with friend event.
C. Tell your parents before you decide to spend time with your friends.
D. Advise your parents to do something that you are interested in with you. 4. What"s the purpose of the passage? A. To inform us of parent and teenager tension.
B. To tell us about a common teenager problem.
C. To persuade parents to show consideration for teenagers.
D. To advise teenagers how to deal with their tension with their family.

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