Question

【题目】Some students bring good luck charms（幸运符）to school on test days. They might keep a four-leaf clover in their pocket or wear a pair of lucky underwear. 【1】 , there are better ways of doing well on a test.

When you get the test, don’t forget to put your name on it. Then, take a quick look at each page. A long test may have different sections. Notice how many marks each section is worth. Like a runner, you will want to be careful about your pace. 【2】, you will want to leave yourself enough time for the sections that are worth the most marks.

【3】. Read the instructions and questions very carefully. Make sure you understand what you are being asked to do. If you do not understand a question, ask your instructor. If you feel nervous, you may want to build your confidence by starting with the questions that arc easiest for you.

During a reading test, it can help to do a quick pre-reading exercise you have been taught, even if it is not part of the instructions. For example, try scanning the text to figure out the topic before you rend the whole thing more carefully. Then think about what you already know about the topic. Predict the details that might be in the reading. For a writing test, pre-writing is a very important first step, Brainstorm your ideas and organize them before you start writing. 【4】.

Before you hand in your test, review your answers. Check your grammar and spelling. Make sure your instructor will be able to read your handwriting. 【5】.

Follow these tips and, if your lucky underwear doesn’t work, you will have a solid back-up plan in place.

A. While these things can’t hurt,

B. Whenever you finish your test,

C. Be sure that you answered every question.

D. You can answer your questions one by one.

E. Now you are ready to begin answering the questions.

F. If you have a limited amount of time to complete the test,

G. These activities warm up your brain so that it will work more efficiently.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】A

【2】F

【3】E

【4】G

【5】C

【解析】

【1】根据 ___1___ , there are better ways of doing well on a test.可知，答案在A/B/F中选。上文提示“他们可能会在口袋里放上四叶草或者穿一条幸运内衣”，根据后半句提示“但是在考试中有更好的方法来做得好。”承接上下文，A项While these things can’t hurt, “虽然这些东西不会伤害你，”切题。

【2】根据___2___, you will want to leave yourself enough time for the sections that are worth the most marks.可知，答案在B/F中选择。下文提示“你会想给自己留出足够的时间来做那些最值得做的事情。”承接下文，F项If you have a limited amount of time to complete the test,“如果你有足够的时间来完成这个测试，”切题。

【3】下文提示“仔细阅读说明书和问题。”承接下文，E项Now you are ready to begin answering the questions.“现在你已经准备好开始回答这些问题了。”切题。该项中的begin answering the questions与下文Read the instructions and questions相吻合。

【4】上文提到“在写作测试中，预写是非常重要的第一步，在你开始写作之前，集思广益以寻求你的想法并组织它们。”承接上文，G项These activities warm up your brain so that it will work more efficiently.“这些活动会使你的大脑变暖，从而使你的大脑更有效率。”切题。该项中的These activities指的是上文中的pre-writing 和Brainstorm your ideas and organize them

【5】上文提到“确保你的老师能读懂你的笔迹”，承接上文，C项 Be sure that you answered every question.“确保你回答了所有的问题。”切题。该项中的Be sure与Make sure相吻合。