"Sometimes you just get a strict teacher. Instead of letting others know that this isn't your favorite
class. Make an effort to show your teacher you are doing your best."
                                                                                                                            —Jocelyn Howard, 16
       "Learn to put your activities in order of importance. School comes first, and if you just study as soon
as you get home, it's OK. You can also relax and play computers or do the other things you enjoy. But
don't settle for (沉溺于) just getting by. Try hard! And don't be afraid to get help from teachers."     
                                                                                                                   —April Madlangbanyan, 17
       "If you have trouble getting along with a specific teacher, pray about it. Ask God to help you see that
teacher through HIS EYES, not your own. And talk with that teacher. Good communication can
strengthen any relationship-even with a hard-to-get-along-with teacher."     
                                                                                                                                     —Lisa Shaw, 21
       "Being a good student means being organized. Remember to bring all your supplies, everything-to
each class every day. Make sure that you'll never skip (逃) class. And when you're in class,really pay
attention! Don't let yourself daydream or write notes to friends. Completing your homework on time is
also important."  
                                                                                                                            —Victoria Walsh, 16
       "When you're having trouble getting along with a certain teacher, stay calm! You may not agree with
him or her, but you've got to remember the teacher is the authority (权威) figure. So make sure that you're respectful and open-minded. Ask for a specific time the two of you can talk. Explain yourself and address (探讨) problem, not the teacher."
                                                                                                                         —Amanda Baken, 18
       "Being a good student means studying often, not just cramming (填鸭式的用功) before a test.
Identify (识别) your weak areas. For example, maybe you don't have good reading skills or it's hard for
you to take notes. Once you identify what your weakness is, ask for help in these specific areas. Be willing to go in early or stay after school to get extra help. Go into the school year knowing that being a good
student will require time and effort!"
                                                                                                                           —Tiffany Irving, 20

请根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。

1. According to Lisa Shaw, _______if you have trouble getting along with a specific teacher.

A. you should try to understand him
B. you should avoid seeing him again
C. you should ask God for help  
D. you should look on him as God

2. "Being a good student means being organized." Victoria Walsh means _______.

A. sleeping all the time in your class
B. not finishing your homework on time
C. writing notes to your best friends in your class
D. bringing all your study things to each class, not escaping from class, listening carefully in class

3. What does the underlined expression "getting by" most probably mean?    

A. Continuing one's way of life without aim.
B. Wasting one's time.
C. Doing opposite things.  
D. Having gone.

4. Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?

A. Tiffany Irving advises studying hard before a test.
B. Victoria Walsh advises completing your homework on time..
C. Amanda Baken thinks that teachers should respect students.
D. April Madlangbanyan thinks that a good student should be the first to come to school.

5. According to passage, we can infer (推断) that_________.

A. some students praised their teachers
B. some teachers said something about school
C. some students talked about something at school
D. some teachers talked about specific students

       Share Your Ideas and Experiences!
       Hi, my name is Christina Baum. I'm a fourteen-year-old German students. I'm writing to tell you
about an experiment we are doing at school with our Science teacher. At the beginning of this school
year, Frau Keller showed us films and we read articles about problems in the environment. One day she
said: "I want to know what you think. Please don't tell me what we should do or must do. Tell me what
each of you will do to protect the environment."
       She asked us to choose a topic, make a weekly plan and tell the class about it. Then we had to do
things to be "green" and write a report about our achievements. Some students said that they thought it
was impossible for a single person to contribute to the protection of the environment. Someone else said
that scientists should work harder to find new ways to produce energy.
       Frau Keller said that it is everyone's job to care for the health of the planet. After the first week everybody in class was excited about the project and wanted to continue to improve their results. Someone
suggested telling the other classes in the school. Now all 768 students at Hermann Stein School are
working on the project. At the end of the year, our class will write a report about what we have achieved.
       Next week I'll think about how not to waste water or make it dirty. I'm planning to try and use less
water every day, and also not use so much of the things that make it dirty. Every time I turn on the tap I
must think about how much water and soap I use.
       To use less water, this is what I'll do:
       —take a shower instead of baths;
       —turn off the tap while brushing my teeth;
       —use less washing-up liquid when washing dishes.
       If you want to know more or join us, please write an email to the following address: k.keller@
hermannsteinschool.edu mailto:k.keller@hermannsteinschool.edu

1. Why is Christina working on the project?

A. Because the Science teacher asked them to.
B. Because she wanted to be "green".
C. Because it will help to find new ways to produce energy.
D. Because she uses too much water at home.

2. What does the word "green" mean in Paragraph 2?

A. To make films on the environment.
B. To make scientists work harder.
C. To write articles on the environment.
D. To be kind to the environment.

3. What do the students have to do for the experiment?

A. Do things that use water and write a report.
B. Do things that are bad for the environment and write a report.
C. Do things that help to protect the environment and write a report.
D. Do things that are exciting and write a report.

4. What will Christina do to stop wasting water?

A. Reduce the number of baths and showers she takes.
B. Take showers instead of baths.
C. Brush her teeth in the shower.
D. Reduce the number of taps in her house.