请根据以下内容写一篇英语短文：

1、期中考试成绩公布后，有一些家长发来信息或打来电话询问孩子的成绩为什么这么差。

2、学生成绩差的原因是多方面的。就学生方面来讲，其成绩差主要有以下几个原因：初中底子薄弱或差；缺乏良好的学习习惯与方法；努力程度不够。

3、学习好的学生应该做到：课前预习；上课认真听讲并做好笔记；课后复习和记忆，然后做作业；考前复习。

参考词汇：1、就……而言――――as far as sb. be concerned

          2、预习/浏览――――preview/ go through

要求: 1.短文须包括上述所有要点，可以适当增加细节，使短文连贯。

2.词数100左右。

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 英语课上，老师要求同桌同学相互修改作文。假设以下作文为你同桌所写，请你对其进行修改。共有10处错误，每句最多两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

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   删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。

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   注意：1 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词。

         2 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不记分。

         3 必须按答题要求做题，否则不给分。

      Today is Sunday . I’ve been in Canada for two months . This is the first

time that I’ve been away my family for such a long time. With the help of

Katia, a roommate of me, I’ve soon got used to live without my parents around.

Katia, like many other Russian girls, are nice and lively. We became friends

shortly after we meet each other. Although her English is a little hardly to

understand, we enjoy chatting and we usually talk a lot about our own family.

We’re both surprised that Chinese culture or Russian culture are so different.

Now,  we are planning to have a small party the next Sunday. There, Katia  will

introduce me to some of her friends, one of who has been to China several

times. I just can’t wait.         

     When Frida Kahlo’s paintings were on show in London, a poet described her paintings as “ a ribbon （丝带）around a bomb”. Such comments seem to suggest Kahlo had a big influence on the art world of her time. Sadly, she is actually a much bigger name today than she was during her time.

       Born in 1907 in a village near Mexico City , Kahlo suffered from polio（小儿麻痹症）at the age of seven. Her spine（脊柱）become bent as she grew older. Then, in 1925, her back was broken in several places in a school-bus accident. Throughout the rest of her life, the artist had many operations, but nothing was able to cure the terrible pain in her back. However, the accident had an unexpected side effect. While lying in her bed recovering, Kahlo taught herself to paint.

       In 1929, she got married to Diego Rivera, another famous Mexican artist. Rivera’s strong influence on Kahlo’s style can be seen in her early works, but her later works from the 1940s, known today as her best works, show less influence from her husband.

       Unfortunately, her works did not attract much attention in the 1930s and1940s, even in her home country. Her first one-woman show in Mexico was not held until 1953.For more than a decade after her death in 1954, Kahlo’s works remained largely unnoticed by the world, but in the 1970s her works began to gain international fame at last.

57. What does the phrase “a much bigger name” in paragraph 1 most nearly mean?

   A. a far better artist              B. a far more gifted artist

   C. a much stronger person        D. a much more famous person

58. The terrible pain Kahlo suffered was caused by         .

  A. polio     B. her bent spine  C. back injuries   D. the operations she had

59. Kahlo’s style had become increasingly independent since the ______.

   A.1930s       B. 1940s      C. 1950s    D. 1970s

60 What is author’s attitude toward Kahlo?

   A. Devotion    B. Sympathy     C. Worry      D. Encouragement

    Why is pink or purple a color for girls and blue or brown for boys?

    The answer depends largely on cultural values as well as personal experiences. To the Egyptians, green was a color that represented the hope and joy of spring, while for Muslims, it means heaven. Red is a symbol of good luck in many cultures. In China, children are given money in a red envelope to bring good fortune in the New Year. For many nations, blue is a symbol of protection and religious beliefs. Greek people often wear a blue necklace hoping to protect themselves against evils（灾祸）.

    People’s choice of colors is also influenced by their bodies’ reactions （反应）toward them. Green is said to be the most restful color. It has the ability to reduce pain and relax people both mentally and physically. People who work in green environments have been found to have fewer stomach aches.

    Red can cause a person’s blood pressure to rise and increase people’s appetites（食欲）. Many decorators will include different shades of red in the restaurant. Similarly, many commercial websites will have a red “Buy Now” button because red is a color that easily catches a person’s eye.

    Blue is another calming color. Unlike red, blue can cause people to lose appetite. So if you want to eat less, some suggest that eating from blue plates can help.

    The next time you are deciding on what to wear or what color to decorate your room, think about the color carefully.

53. Muslims regard green as a symbol of heaven mainly because of their  _______.

27. cultural values        B. commercial purposes

C. personal experiences    D. physical reactions to the color

54. Why will many commercial websites have a red “Buy Now” button?

A. To relax people physically.             B. To increase people’s appetites(胃口).

C. To encourage people to make a purchase（购买）D. To cause a person’s blood pressure to rise.

55. What color might help lose weight according to the text?

A. Red         B. Green.        C. Blue.      D. Purple.

56. Which of the following would be the most proper title for the text?

A. Colors and Human Beings        B. The Cultural Meaning of Color

C. Colors and Personal Experiences   D. The Meaning and Function of Color

      You may think that sailing is a difficult sport ,but it is really not hard to learn it. You do not need to be strong . But you need to be quick. And you need to understand a few basic rules about the wind.

      First , you must ask yourself , “Where is the wind coming from? Is it coming from ahead or behind or from the side ? ” You must think about this all the time on the boat . The wind direction tells you what to do with the sail.

      Let’s start with the wind blowing from behind . This means the wind and the boat are going in the same direction . Then you must always keep the sail outside the boat . It should be at a 90 angle (角度) to the boat . Then it will catch the wind best.

     If the wind is blowing from the side, it is blowing across the boat. In this case , you must keep the sail half way outside the boat . It should be at a 45 angle to the boat .  It  needs to be out far enough to catch the wind , but it shouldn’t flap (摆动) . It shouldn’t look like a flag on a flagpole . If it is flapping , it is probably out too far , and the boat will slow down.

      Sailing into the wind is not possible . If you try , the sail will flap and the boat will stop . You may want to go in that direction . It is possible , but you can’t go in a straight line. You must go first in one direction and then in another . This is called tacking . When you are tacking , you must always keep the sail inside the boat.

49.What should you consider first while sailing

A.Sailors’ strength    B.Wave levels    C.Wind directions    D.Size of sails

50.What does the word “It” underlined in Paragraph 4 refer to ?

A.The boat  B.The wind   C.The sail   D.The angle

51.What do you have to do when sailing against the wind?

A.Move in a straight line   B.Allow the sail to flap   C.Lower the sail  D.Tack the boat.

52.Where can you probably find the text ?

A.In a popular magazine B.In a tourist guidebook  C.In a physics textbook D.In an official report

       Cold weather can be hard on pets , just like it can be hard on people . Sometimes owners forget that their pets are just as used to the warm shelter(住所) as they are . Some owners will leave their animals outside for a long period of time , thinking that all animals are used to living outdoors . This can put their pets in danger of serious illness. There are things you can do to keep your animal warm and safe .

      Keep your pets inside as much as you can when the weather is bad . If you have to take them out , stay outside with them . When you’re cold enough to go inside , they probably are too . If you must leave them outside for a long time , make sure they have a warm , solid shelter against the wind , thick bedding , and plenty of non--frozen water.

       If left alone outside , dogs and cats can be very smart in their search for warm shelter . They can dig into snow banks or hide somewhere . Watch them closely when they are left outdoors , and provide them with shelter of good quality . Keep an eye on your pet’s water. Sometimes owners don’t realize that a water bowl has frozen and their pet can’t get anything to drink . Animals that don’t have clean and unfrozen water may drink dirty water outside , which may contain something unhealthy for them.

46.What do we learn about pets from Paragraph 1 ?

A.They are often forgotten by their owners  B.They are used to living outdoors

C.They build their own shelters           D.They like to stay in warm places

47.Why are pet owners asked to stay with their pets when they are out in cold weather?

A.To know when to bring them inside  B.To keep them from eating bad food

C.To help them find shelters          D.To keep them company

48.What is the purpose of this text ?

A.To solve a problem        B.To give practical advice

C.To tell an interesting story   D.To present a research result

    There was a boy who was sent by his parents to a boarding school（寄宿学校）.   26   being sent away, this boy was the   27  student in his class. He was at the top in every   28  always with high marks.
     But the boy changed after   29  home and attending the boarding school. His grades started   30  .He hated being in a   31  . He was lonely all the time. And there were especially dark times when he  32  committing suicide（自杀）. All of this was because he felt   33   and no one loved him.
     His parents started   34  about the boy. But they even did not know what was   35  with him. So his dad decided to travel to the boarding school and   36  him.
     They sat on the bank of the lake near the school. The father started asking him some questions about his classes, teachers and  37  .After some time his dad said, “Do you know, son, why I am here today?”
     The boy answered back, “To  38    my grades ?”
     “No, no .” his dad replied. “I am here to tell you that you are the most  39  person for me. I want to see you  40  . I don’t care about grades. I care about you. I care about your happiness. YOU ARE MY LIFE.”
      These words  41  the boy’s eyes to be filled with tears. He  42  his dad. They didn’t say anything to each other for a long time.
      Now the boy had  43  he wanted . He knew there was someone on this earth who cared for him deeply. He  44  the world to someone and today this young man is in college at the top of his class and no one has ever seen him  45  !
26. A．After        B．Before         C．When             D．While
27. A．hardest      B．naughtiest       C．brightest           D．dullest
28. A．exam        B．activity        C．game              D．class
29. A．coming      B．returning       C．leaving             D．reaching

30. A.rising         B.increasing        C reducing             D.dropping
31. A．group       B．term           C．company           D．party

32. A.led to         B. felt like         C.thought back          D.looked for
33. A.worthless      B．careless        C．concerned          D．annoyed
34. A．caring       B．turning         C．worrying           D．speaking
35. A．crazy       B．true            C．possible            D．wrong

36.A.talk with       B. listen to         C. tell to               D.care about

37. A.family        B.friends           C. study               D. grades

38. A.realize        B.analyze          C.  check              D.test

39. A.outstanding    B.important         C.famous              D.familiar

40. A.happy         B.excellent         C.interested            D. satisfied

41. A.caused        B.wanted           C.encouraged           D.forced

42.A.answered      B.ignored           C.hated                D.hugged

43. A．nothing      B．something       C．everything          D．anything

44. A．showed      B．meant          C．intended            D．expressed
45．A．sad        B．angry           C．pleasant            D．joyful

He didn’t make _____ clear when and where the meeting would be held.

A     this         B     that         C     it                   D     these

Whenever she is sad, her parents can always______.

A bring her up     B cheer her up   C give her up    D come on

---What’s your plan for the holiday, Paul?

---I’ll go on a trip to Yunnan Province with my family.

--- ___ !

A.Have a nice time　 B.Good luck　

C. Come back soon　 D.Congratulations