Taking good notes is a time-saving skill that will help you to become a better student in several ways.
1_____ Second, your notes are excellent materials to refer to when you are studying for a test. Third,
note-taking offers variety to your study time and helps you to hold your interest.
     You will want to take notes during classroom discussions and while reading a textbook or doing research
for a report. 2_____ Whenever or however you take notes, keep in mind that note-taking is a selective
process. 3_____ 
     The following methods may work best for you.
     · Read the text quickly to find the main facts and ideas in it.
     · Carefully read the text and watch for words that can show main points and supporting facts.
     · Write your notes in your own words.
     · 4_____
     · Note any questions or ideas you may have about what was said or written.
     As you take notes, you may want to use your own shorthand (速记). When you do, be sure that you
understand your symbols and that you use them all the time. 5_____

A. Use words, not complete sentences.
B. There are three practical note-taking methods.
C. You must write your notes on separate paper.
D. Otherwise, you may not be able to read your notes later.
E. You will also want to develop your own method for taking notes.
F. That means you must first decide what is important enough to include in your notes.
G. First, the simple act of writing something down makes it easier for you to understand and remember it.

     As nanny (保姆), cook, cleaner, shopper, driver, and gardener, she has one of the most demanding jobs
in Britain today. And paying someone else to do the chores (家务活) which take the average housewife 71
hours a week would cost ￡349.
     At over ￡18,000 a year that's more than the earnings of 70 percent of the population, including train
drivers, firemen, prison officers, and social worker. Looking after a baby less than a year old takes a housewife
into a even higher pay league. According to a stud, she earns ￡457 a week-at nearly ￡24,000 a year, the
same as teachers, engineers, and chemists.
     Researchers put a price on each chore, then tried to find out how long the average person takes doing
them. They found housewives spend an average 70.7 hours a week on housework-with looking after the
children (17.9 hours) and cooking and cleaning (12.9 hours each) the most time-consuming (费时).
     A wife with a part-time job still works and average of 59 hours a week at home. Those in full-time
employment put in longer hours at home than in the workplace. The good news is that these hours sharply as
children get older. While the average mother with child under one puts in 90 hours weekly, the figure drops to
80 hours from one to four and to 66 hours from five to ten.
     Mother-of-four Karen Williams from London said, "Paying the housewives may not be practical, but the
government should recognize the value of housework, perhaps through the tax. Running a house takes a lot
of time and most husbands don't understand this. For example, my husband only puts a shelf up now and
again. He never cleans the kitchen-that's the real test."

1. Who earns most according to the text? 

A. A social worker.
B. A fireman.
C. A gardener.
D. A teacher.

2. We lean from the text that looking after children _____.

A. takes more time than doing any other housework
B. means more duties than being a teacher
C. requires the mother to be well-educated
D. prevents the mother from working outside

3. According to the text, a housewife with a baby less than one year old may work _____.

A. 66 hours a week
B. 71 hours a week
C. 80 hours a week
D. 90 hours a week

4. By mentioning her husband, Karen Williams wants to show that _____.

A. housework is no easy job
B. her husband has no time to clean the kitchen
C. a housewife needs to be paid for cleaning
D. the kitchen is hard to clean

     Are you sometimes a little tired and sleepy in the early afternoon? Many people feel this way after lunch.
They may think that eating lunch is the cause of the sleepiness. Or, in summer, they may think it is the heat.
However, the real reason lies inside their bodies. At that time-about eight hours after you wake up-your body
temperature goes down. This is what makes you slow down and feel sleepy. Scientists have tested sleep habits
in experiments where there was no night or day. The people in these experiments almost always followed a
similar sleeping pattern. They slept for one long period and then for one short period about eight hours later.
     In many parts of the world, people take naps (小睡) in the middle of the day. This is especially true in
warmer climates (气候), where the heat makes work difficult in the early afternoon. Researchers are now
saying that naps are good for everyone in any climate. A daily nap gives one a more rested body and mind
and therefore is good for health in general. In countries where naps are traditional (传统的), people often
suffer less from problem such as heart disease.
     Many working people, unfortunately, have no time to take naps. Though doctors may advise taking naps,
employers do not allow it! If you do have the chance, however, here are a few tips about making the most
of your nap. Remember that the best time to take a nap is about eight hours after you get up. A short sleep
too late in the day may only make you feel more tired and sleepy afterward. This can slao happen if you sleep
for too long. If you do not have enough time, try a short nap-even ten minutes of sleep can be helpful.

1. Why do people feel sleepy in the early afternoon according to the text?

A. They eat too much for lunch.
B. They sleep too little at night.
C. Their body temperature becomes lower.
D. The weather becomes a lot warmer.

2. If you get up at 6:30 am, what is the best time for you to take a nap?

A. About 12:30 pm
B. About 1:30 pm
C. About 2:30 pm
D. About 3:30 pm

3. What would be the best title for the text?

A. Just for a Rest
B. All for a Nap
C. A Special Sleep Pattern.
D. Taking Naps in Warmer Climate.

     Five million people visit Grand Canyon in the US every year. For the purpose of helping project Grand
Canyon for your fellow visitors and future generations, please follow the guidelines below. 
Camping 
     To project the park, camping is allowed only within permitted campgrounds. Permits are required for
overnight camping at the North Rim. Advance booking can be received by mail. Please write: Information
Center, P.O. Box 129, Grand Canyon, AZ 86023
Fires
     Because of the extreme fire danger, campfires are not allowed except at Mather and Desert View
campgrounds. Collection of firewood is not allowed either.
Hiking (远足)
     Please stay on permitted paths. Otherwise you may destroy desert plants. Pack out what you pack in,
so you leave no signs of your visit. It is important to keep in mind that you are in a national park where
wildlife exists.
Weather
     The weather at Grand Canyon can change very quickly. With so much rock, lightning (闪电) causes
a particular danger during sudden summer storms. These storms also frequently bring floods inside valleys,
a danger to hikers. Watch the skies and check daily weather reports.
Wildlife
     Do not feed park wildlife. There have been a few cases at Grand Canyon National Park where deer (鹿)
were purposely shot because they are plastic bags that left them sick and weak. Hungry deer can be danger
and have kicked and bitten visitors at Grand Canyon. Some other animals will also beg and bite. For your
own safety and the well-being of the animals, please do not feed wildlife, no matter how gentle they may
appear.

1. What can you do first if you want to go camping?

A. Know the permitted
B. Book campgrounds in advance
C. Make sure not to make a fire
D. Stop at Mather and Desert View

2. What do the underlined words "pack out what you pack in" in Paragraph 4 probably mean?

A. keep every out of campgrounds
B. take away everything you bring in
C. carry all the necessary food
D. look after your personal belongings

3. Why were some deer killed on purpose at Grand Canyon?

A. They ate wrong things and became very ill.
B. They were a danger to other gentle animals.
C. They begged food from visitors.
D. They kicked and bit visitors.

4. What is the main purpose of the text?

A. To provide travel information.
B. To report some recent news.
C. To teach tourists hiking skills.
D. To introduce the wild life.

     Remembering names is an important social skill. Here are some ways to master it.
     Recite and repeat in conversation.
     When you hear a person's name, repeat it. Immediately say it to yourself several times without moving
your lips. You could also repeat the name in a way that does not sound forced or artificial.
     Ask the other person to recite and repeat.
     You can let other people help you remember their names. After you've been introduced to someone,
ask that person to spell the name mad pronounce it correctly for you. Most people will be pleased by the
effort you're making to learn their names.
     Admit you don't know.
     Admitting that you can't remember someone's name can actually make people relaxed. Most of them
will feel sympathy if you say. "I'm working to remember names better. Yours is right on the tip of my
tongue. What is it again?"
     Use associations.
     Link each person yon meet with one thing you find interesting or unusual. For example, you could make
a mental note:"Vicki Cheng-tall, black hair." To reinforce you're your associations, write them on a small
card as soon as possible.
     Limit the number of new names you learn at one time.
     When meeting a group of people, concentrate on remembering just two or three names. Free yourself
from remembering every one. Few of the people in mass introductions expect you to remember their names.
Another way is to limit yourself to learning just first names. Last names can come later.
     Go early.
     Consider going early to conferences, parties and classes. Sometimes just a few people show up on time.
That's fewer names for you to remember. And as more people arrive, you can hear them being introduced
to others-an automatic review for you.

1. How will most people feel when you try hard to remember their names?

A. They will be moved.
B. They will be annoyed.
C. They will be delighted.
D. They will be discouraged.

2. If you can't remember someone's name, you may _____.

A. tell him the truth
B. tell him a white lie
C. ask him for pity
D. ask others to help you

3. When you meet a group of people, it is better to remember _____.

A. all their names
B. a couple of names first
C. just their last names
D. as many names as possible

4. What does the text mainly tell us?

A. Tips on an important social skill.
B. Importance of attending parties.
C. How to make use of associations.
D. How to recite and repeat names.

     Many people need guidance in choosing a career (职业). Fortunately, there is much information on the
Web about job opportunities (机会). With all the information available, it's not surprising that people can
feel confused. So if you're ready to start your first job or change careers, where do you begin?
     The Occupation Handbook is a good resource. Regularly updated, the Handbook is available as a book
and on-line. Not only is information provided about the United States as a whole, but readers can easily
search for information about their particular state. You can read about the fastest-growing occupations in
the area where you live and find out what they are like. You can also learn how to apply for jobs.
     Take, for example, Nadia's situation. Nadia was a doctor's assistant in Iran, and her goal in the United
States is to become a nurse. However, she needs to work while she is studying nursing. She is interested
in becoming a medical assistant to help work her way through college. When going on-line to the Handbook
and searching under "medical assistant", Nadia is happy to read that this is expected to be one of the fastest-
growing careers through 2010. Besides, job opportunities are even better for people with experience. She
discovers that medical assistants not only have to do some office work, but have medical responsibilities as
well. Nadia decides this job will be interesting and will also provide excellent experience for her nursing
career.
     The Occupation Handbook is just an example of websites that can help you plan a new career. When
you have found information about some different careers, you will be ready to talk to career advisers.
Choosing your future career is an extremely important decision. It's worth taking the time and finding as
much information as you can.

1_______  2_______  3_______  4_______  5_______
6_______  7_______  8_______  9_______  10_______

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out there.
     And there's a growing need for new writers trained to create the ＄3 billion worth of children's books
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     Who are these needed writers? They're ordinary folks like you and me.
     But am I good enough?
     I was once where you might be now. My thoughts of writing had been pushed down by self-doubt, and
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     We offer a free aptitude test and will send you a copy of our brochure describing our recognized home-
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     Realize your writing dream today. There's nothing sadder than a dream delayed until it fades forever.
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     Kristi Holl,
     Instructor Institute of Children's Literature

1. From the first three paragraphs, we learn that _____.

A. children's books are usually bestsellers
B. publishers are making ＄3 billion each year
C. magazines for teenagers have drawn public attention
D. there is a growing need for writers of children's books

2. When finishing the course, you are promised to _____.

A. be a successful publisher
B. become a confident editor
C. finish one work for publication
D. get one story or article published

3. Kristi Holl mentions her experience mainly to _____.

A. prove she is a good instructor
B. Promote the writing program
C. Give her advice on course preparation
D. Show she sold more stories than articles

     Camping wild is a wonderful way to experience the natural world and, at its best, it makes little environmental
influence. But with increasing numbers of people wanting to escape into the wilderness, it is becoming more and
more important to camp unobtrusively (不引人注目的) and leave no mark.
     Wild camping is not permitted in many places, particularly in crowded lowland Britain. Wherever you are,
find out about organizations responsible for managing wild spaces, and contact them to find out their policy on
camping and shelter building. For example, it is fine to camp wild in remote parts of Scotland, but in England
you must ask the landowner's permission, except in national parks.
     Camping is about having relaxation, sleeping outdoors, experiencing bad weather, and making do without
modern conveniences. A busy, fully-equipped campsite (野营地) seems to go against this, so seek out smaller,
more remote places with easy access to open spaces and perhaps beaches. Better still, find a campsite with no
road access: Walking in makes a real adventure.
     Finding the right spot to camp is the first step to guaranteeing a good night's sleep. Choose a campsite with
privacy and minimum influence on others and the environment. Try to use an area where people have obviously
camped before rather than creating a new spot. When camping in woodland, avoid standing dead trees. Which
may fall on a windy night. Avoid animal runs and caves, and possible homes of biting insects. Make sure you
have most protection on the windward side. If you make a fire, do so downwind of your shelter. Always
consider what influence you might have on the nature word. Avoid damaging plants. A good campsite is found,
not made-changing it should be unnecessary.

1. You needn't ask for permission when camping in _____.

A. national parks in England
B. most parts of Scotland
C. crowded lowland Britain
D. most parts of England

2. The author thinks that a good campsite is one _____.

A. with easy access
B. used previously
C. with modern conveniences
D. far away from beaches

3. The last paragraph mainly deals with _____.

A. protecting animals
B. building a campfire
C. camping in woodland
D. finding a campsite with privacy

4. The passage is mainly about _____.

A. the protection of campsites
B. the importance of wild camping
C. the human influence on campsites
D. the dos and don'ts of wild camping

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1. How long does it take the battery to charge up an iPhone?

A. 15 minutes.
B. 30 minutes.
C. 1.5 hours.
D. 3 hours.

2. What is special about the battery?

A. It is built in an iPhone.
B. It is the smallest of its kind.
C. It can also be used as a charger.
D. It keeps power for about 30 days.

3. Who mentions the transporting of the battery?

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     When women sit together to watch a movie on TV, they usually talk simultaneously (同时的) about a
variety of subjects, including children, men, careers and what's happening in their lives. When groups of
men and women watch a movie together, the men usually end up telling the women to shut up. Men can
either talk or watch the screen-they can't do both-and they don't understand that women can. Besides,
women consider that the point of all getting together is to have a good time and develop relationships-not
just to sit there like couch potatoes staring at the screen.
     During the ad breaks, a man often asks a woman to explain the plot and tell him where the relationship
between the characters is going. He is unable, unlike women, to read the subtle body language signals that
reveal how the characters are feeling emotionally. Since women originally spent their days with the other
women and children in the group, they developed the ability to communicate successfully in order to
maintain relationships. For a woman, speech continues to have such a clear purpose: to build relationships
and make friends. For men, to talk is to relate the facts.
     Men see the telephone as a communication tool for sending facts and information to other people, but
a woman sees it as a means of bonding. A woman can spend two weeks on vacation with her girlfriend
and, when she returns home, telephone the same girlfriend and talk for another two hours.
     There is no convincing evidence that social conditioning, the fact that girls' mothers talked them more,
is the reason why girls talk more than boys. Psychiatrist Dr Michael Lewis, author of Social Behavior and
Language Acquisition, conducted experiments that found mothers talked to and looked at, baby girls more
often than baby boys. Scientific evidence shows parents respond to the brain bias of their children. Since
a girl's brain is better organized to send and receive speech, we therefore talk to them more. Consequently,
mothers who try to talk to their sons are usually pointed to receive only short grunts in reply.

1. While watching TV with others, women usually talk a lot because they _____.

A. are afraid of awkward silence with their families and friends
B. can both talk and watch the screen at the Same time
C. think they can have a good time and develop relationships
D. have to explain the plot and body language to their husbands

2. After a vacation with her girlfriend, a woman would talk to her again on the phone for hours in order
    to _____.

A. experience the happy time again
B. keep a close tie with her
C. recommend her a new scenic spot
D. remind her of something forgotten

3. What does the author want to tell us most?

A. Women's brains are better organized for language and communication.
B. Women love to talk because they are more sociable than men.
C. Men do not like talking because they rely more on facts.
D. Social conditioning is not the reason why women love talking.

4. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?

A. Women Are Socially Trained to Talk
B. Talking Maintains Relationships
C. Women Love to Talk 　
D. Men Talk Differently from Women