17．Maybe you are an average student．（16）E This is not necessarily so，however．Anyone can become a better student if he or she wants to．Here's how．
Plan your time carefully．When planning your work，you should make a list of things that you have to do．After making this list，you should make a schedule of your time．First your time for eating，sleeping，dressing，etc．Then decide a good，regular time for studying．（17）B A weekly schedule may not solve all your problems，but it will force you to realize what is happening to your time．
Make good use of your time in class．（18）C Listening carefully in class means less work later．Taking notes will help you remember what the teacher says．
Study regularly．When you get home from school，go over your notes； look at the important points that your teacher is going to discuss the next day，and read that material．（19）G If you do these things regularly，the material will become more meaningful，and you'll remember it longer．
Develop a good attitude towards tests．The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject．They help you remember your new knowledge．The world won't end if you don't pass a test，so don't be over worried．
（20）A You will probably discover them after you have tried these．

A．There are other methods that might help you with your studying．
B．Don't forget to set aside enough time for relaxation．
C．Take advantage of class time to listen to everything the teacher says．
D．No one can become a top student unless he or she works hard．
E．You probably think you will never be a top student．
F．Make full use of class time to take notes of what the teacher says in class．
G．This will help you understand the next class．

16．Question：When I feel mad，what do I need to do？（16）F
Answer：Anger has gotten a bad name．But if you can deal with it properly，it can actually do much good to you．Just take the following steps．
Step 1：Don't suppress（压制）it．
Studies have linked keeping anger suppressed with the development of health problems．（17）BOne study found that angry couples who always keep silent instead of having fights nearly double their chances of early death．
Step 2：（18）A
If it's social unfairness that has your blood boiling，release that anger into action．For example，you can donate your time to a charity．Helping others always leads to happiness．
Step 3：React strategically（战略性地）．
Shouting at someone isn't likely to improve the situation．（19）CInstead，take time to make a careful decision，and then speak your mind calmly．Force yourself to react more slowly and quietly than usual because angry people always speak louder and faster．
Step 4：（20）E
Take your anger and go for a run or hit the gym； you'll blow off steam and improve your health．Now that's how you get rid of getting mad．

A．Put your anger into action．
B．This is especially true in marriage．
C．It will probably make things worse．
D．Will anger keep your blood boiling？
E．Work off your anger by working out．
F．How can I get rid of getting mad？
G．Do as follows and you'll control your anger．

15．Everyone has heard of Groundhog Day （土拨鼠日）．（26）A．
         People in America think that the groundhog awakens from its winter's sleep on February 2^nd．The groundhog comes out of its hole．If the sun is shining，it will see its shadow．The shadow scares it．So it runs back into its hole．This means six more weeks of winter．If the day is cloudy，it will not see its shadow．Since it is not scared，it stays out of its hole．（27）C．These are the same things we say on Groundhog Day today．
         （28）B．They are known mainly to country people．City people just don't know how to look for them．City people think that a groundhog sitting by its hole may look like a root（根）．It could also be seen as a clod （块） of earth．Or it may look like a broken fence-post（栅栏柱）．But a farmer sees groundhogs anywhere he looks．They'll be watching like guards．
         The groundhog is a native American．（29）F．It may also appear as far north as Alaska．It is hated by farmers．The groundhog eats a third of its weight in a day．What a big appetite（胃口）！It may eat about a half-ton of alfalfa（苜蓿） in a summer．So 10 groundhogs in a big field would eat five tons．
         Why do groundhogs eat so much？To prepare for winter．（30）E．This extra food is changed to fat．This fat is what they live on during their long winter's sleep．

A．It is an American holiday．
B．Groundhogs are strange animals．
C．This means that spring will soon come．
D．There are several ways to protect the groundhog．
E．In the fall，when there is a lot of food，they fill up．
F．It is found in most states east of the Rockies（落基山脉）．
G．While it is not one of your major holidays，it is one that children love．

14．Are you addicted to computer games？Do you stay up all night playing them？（26）CBut should we worry about their effects on our health？
    Choices are various when it comes to gaming：1（27）EAnd there are shooting games where you can let out your anger and frustration in violent situations where you kill people with guns．（28）APopular games like Grand Theft Auto have been blamed for everything from falling results at school to provoking（激起） acts of extreme violence．Internet safety advisor，Alan MacKenzie，thinks"many people understandably will just think that a game is just a game and not realising the obvious content that's in there"．（29）GThere is evidence that playing video games could actually be good for us．Studies have also shown that the skills used in playing games can cause growth in certain areas of the brain，the ability to think in 3D and even improve our eyesight．
Video gamers are also no longer just creatures playing alone．For some，gaming is having a positive effect on their social lives with games like Halo often being played in groups．（30）BSo it seems today，gaming，if used in moderation（有节制地），we can all take part．

A．Can these kinds of games really be fun and can being absorbed in virtual reality be good for us？
B．When your group works together to win the game，your sense of achievement is higher than when winning by yourself．
C．There's no doubt that the excitement and sophistication of games these days makes them hard to put down．
D．It is widely accepted that playing games does harm to growing teens．
E．You can role play-creating your own fantasy characters and stories，giving you a chance to step out of everyday life into an imaginary world．
F．You might play games so as to get rid of the might academic pressure．
G．Others will argue that gamin g is a harmless form of entertainment．

13．While serious training is important for all dogs，playtime is just as important．（36）BUse these games to help teach your dog how to play．
Hide and Seek
Hide and seek isn't just for kids．Dogs can really enjoy this game．Pick up one of your dog's favorite toys or treats．Tell your dog to stay．（37）AWhen you are ready，call your dog to come to you．If possible，squeak（使吱吱叫） the toy or shake the treats．Reward your dog with praise and the toy or treat when she finds you．
Fetch
Many dogs have a natural ability to fetch．Other dogs can be taught how．（38）CPlay indoors with a soft toy or outdoors in a fenced-in area with a ball or disc．For dogs that really love to run，try this game of fetch!
Find the Treat
Dogs have superior senses of smell，and most love to use their noses to find food．Let your dog use her brain and her nose to find hidden goodies．First，have your dog stay out of sight．Then，hide her favorite treats in different places around the room．（39）GIf help is needed，you can lead her around or point to areas for her to explore．
Whatever the game，safety comes first!Remember to watch your dog for signs of exhaustion or overheating when you are playing．Stopif your dog seems tired or shows signs of anxiety．（40）EWhen other dogs or people are around，it may create a dangerous distraction （分神）．

A．Then，go to find a good hiding place．
B．You can include games in training as well．
C．A good game of fetch can be played almost anywhere．
D．Try different games to see which your dog responds to best．
E．Also be aware of your surroundings when playing with your dog．
F．Encourage your dog to play with other dogs．
G．Bring your dog back in and tell her to"go find!"

12．Life is just like a box．Inside it are happiness and sorrow，failure and success，hope and  despair．Life is a learning process．Experiences in it teach us new lessons and make us a better person．
Love
Love plays a key role in our life．Love makes you feel wanted．Without love a person could become cruel and violent．In the early stage of our life，our parents are the ones who show us with unconditional love and care．They tell us what is right or wrong，good or bad．（56）C．It is only after marriage and having kids that a person understands and becomes sensitive to the feelings of others．Kids make a person responsible and mature and help us to understand life better．
Happiness andSorrow
Materialistic happiness is shortlived，but happiness achieved by bringing a smile on others gives a certain level of fulfillment（57）GNo mind is happy without peace．We realize the true worth of happiness when we are in sorrow．Sorrow is basically due to death of a loved one，faiure and despair．But these things are temporary and pass away．
Failure and Success
（58）FIt helps us to touch the sky，teaches us to survive and shows us a specific way．
Hope and Despair
Hope is what keeps life going．Parents always hope their children will do well．Hope makes us dream．Hope builds in patience．（59）A，because after every night there is a day．Nothing remains the same．We have only one choice-keep moving on in life and be hopeful．
Life teaches us not to regret over yesterday，for it has passed and is beyond our control．Tomorrow is unknown，for it could either be right or dull．（60）B，so that we will enjoy a better tomorrow．

A．Life teaches us not to despair even in the darkest hour
B．So the only alternative is work hard today
C．But we always tend to take this for granted
D．Success lies in trusting yourself
E．So let's enjoy every day
F．Failure is the path to success
G．Peace of mind is the main link to happiness．

11．Winter begins in the north on December 22nd．People and animals have been doing what they always do to prepare for the colder months，Sqzeirrels，for example，have been busy gathering nuts from trees．（56）GThey examined differences between red squirrels and gray squirrels in the American state of Indiana．The scientists wanted to know how these differences could affect the growth of black walnut（黑胡桃）trees（57）DThe black walnut tree is also a central part of some hardwood forests．
Rob Swihart of Purdue University did the study with Jake Goheen，a former Purdue student nowat the University of New Mexico．The two researchers estimate that several times as many walnuts grow when gathered by gray squirrels as compared to red squirrels．Gray squirrels and red squirrels do not store nuts and seeds in the same way．Gray squirrels bury nuts one at a time in a number of places．（58）B So some nuts remain in the ground．Conditions are right for them to develop and grow the following spring．Red squirrels，however，store large groups of nuts above ground．
（59）ABut Professor Swihart says their numbers began to decrease as more forests were cut for agriculture．Red squirrels began to spread through the state during the past century．The researchers say red squirrels are native to forests that stay green all year，unlike walnut trees．They say the cleaning of forest land for agriculture has helped red squirrels invade（涌入）Indiana．（60）E

A．Gray squirrels are native to Indiana．
B．But they seldom remember where they buried every nut．
C．Red squirrels bury nuts in a different way．
D．The black walnut is the nut of choice for both kinds of squirrels．
E．Jake Goheen calls them a sign of an environmental problem more than a cause．
F．Scientists are  worried  that they will drive away the gray squirrels．
G．Well，scientists have been  busy gathering information about what the squirrels
do with the food they collect．

10．Your house may have an effect on your weight．It is said that the way you design your home could play a part in whether you put on weight or not．1（36）GHere are some ways to turn your home into part of your diet plan．
（37）EDark 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 fill the place with light．
（38）AResearch suggests warm colors help us eat more．In one study，people who ate meals in a yellow or red room consumed 33 percent more than those in a blue 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．
（39）CPeople who eat slowly usually use about 70 fewer calories（卡路里）per meal than those who rush through their meals．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．
（40）BBig 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．
 
A．Mind the colors．
B．Downsize the dishes．
C．Don't forget the clock---or the radio．
D．Get more food full of energy and fiber．
E Open the curtains and turn up the lights．
F．Having meals in your own house is good for your health．
G．You can make your house work for you instead of against you．

9．Guide for Teenagers
The teenage years can be tough，and it's normal to feel sad every now and then．But if these feelings don't go away or become so intense that you can't handle them，you may be suffering from depression．（56）G
Try not to isolate yourself
When you're depressed，you may not feel like seeing anybody or doing anything．Just getting out of bed in the morning can be difficult，but isolating yourself only makes depression worse．（57）DSpend time with friends，especially those who are active．
Keep your body healthy
Making healthy lifestyle choices can do wonders for your mooD． Ever heard of a"runners high"？Physical activity can be as effective as medications for depression，so get involved in sports，ride your bike，or take a dance class．Any activity helps!（58）B．As for food，make sure you're feeding your mind with plenty of fruits，vegetables，and whole grains．
Avoid alcohol and drugs．
You maybe try drinking or use drugs in an effort to escape from your feelings and get a"mood boost，"even if just for a short time．However，substance use can not only make depression worse，but can cause you to become more depressed．（59）EYou will need special treatment for your substance problem．
（60）A．
Stress and worry can lead to depression．Talk to a teacher if exams or classes seem overwhelming．In addition，if you have a health concern you feel you can't talk to your parents about，see a doctor．A health professional can help you approach your parents and guide you toward appropriate treatment．If you're dealing with relationship，friendship，or family problems，talk to an adult you trust．

A． Ask for help if you are stressed．
B． Even a short walk can be beneficial．
C． Turn to your parents for help．
D． As you get out into the world，you mayfind yourself feeling better．
E． In short，drinking and taking drugs will make you feel worse--not better--in the lon run．
F． The more exercise you do，the healthier you will be．
G． Help is available and you have more power than you think．

8．How to communicate effectively
Effective communication is a must for everyone who hopes to be successful．It helps express your thoughts and improves your career prospects（前景） as well as strengthens relationships．Therefore，it's necessary to work hard to improve your communication skills．
（36）ABefore you are ready to talk to a group of people，you should think about what you are going to talk about．Although a printed copy of a speech may not be always necessary，highlighting a few important issues in your mind is a must．（37）DAnd it reduces the possibilities of getting away from the main issues．
Choose your words．
Choice of words is the most important part of any communication．Simple，clear words are appropriate for the issue you are discussing．Needless to say，words that could make your audience unpleasant are best kept out of the communication．Most people tend to be careful about their language while at work．（38）CThis may hurt your loved ones beyond your imagination．
Use your body language properly．
Many people use body language by mistake and end up making a fool of themselves．Body language means keeping eye contact and using hand gestures only wherever required．（39）GThis will make your talk more of a stage performance and defeat its purpose．
Listen and concentrate．
Communication is an exchange of ideas．Once you are done with your part，listen carefully to what other people plan to say．（40）E Get rid of all distractions such as a phone before you begin communication．A distraction not only disturbs your focus，but it also causes your audience's attention to wander．

A．Gather your thoughts．
B．Prepare a copy of a speech．
C．However，when they get home they often use colorful language．
D．This will help you remain focused throughout your communication．
E．If you are giving a speech，it is important that you focus on that activity only．
F．Effective communication is a gradual process and requires efforts on your part．
G．Remember，there is no need to speak every word with a gesture or facial expression．