Students learn their lessons in class. In class teachers teach them. Students sit in the classroom listening to the teacher. This is a way of learning. Is this the only way for students to learn something? Of course not. There is another way to learn: students can teach themselves. For example, if you can’t remember something when you are doing your homework, you can look at your book to find the answer. This is a way to teach yourself. And it is not a difficult thing. We can do this at any place and at any time.
How do you teach yourself? The first thing you must do is reading. Read something you are interested in. or you have to read. The second is that you must ask yourself questions. The question is something you don’t understand, or you want to know more about. You can write down these questions. A clever student is usually good at asking questions. The third is to answer the question yourself by thinking hard, by reading the passage or other books, and sometimes by asking other people. This is the way of teaching yourself. And you must do this all by yourself. If you keep doing like for a long time, you are sure to succeed in your study.
【小题1】Listening to the teacher is ______for students to learn something.

A．not a way

B．the best way

C．the only way

D．not the only way

【小题2】Which of the following is right?________
A student can teach himself only in class.
B.It is a bad way to learn from the teacher.
C.A student can learn to teach himself if he wants to.
D.Students know very well how to teach themselves.
【小题3】In teaching yourself, the first thing you must do is_______.

A．writing

B．reading

C．asking

D．answering

【小题4】A clever student usually likes _______.

A．asking questions	B．answering questions
C．finding answers	D．teaching others

【小题5】If you want to succeed, you’d better learn _______.

A．how to teach others	B．how to teach yourself
C．to read and write carefully	D．how to ask questions

Computer games are very popular. It is natural for people to want to _21___ , so playing against a computer or against a friend on the computer can be __22__to stop. “ Just one more game, ” often turns into another game, then another.

Computer games do have their _23__. They are excellent for training hand or eye coordination(协调).Surgeons (外科医生)_24____played computer games as children are often skilled. Computer games can __25__ be great for teaching students. The students are open to learning while playing. They can study for longer than a teacher would be able to teach.

But like anything __26__ in life, things should be balanced.(平衡).Too much time on the computer can _27__ your eyes. Regular breaks are needed. If students cannot _28__ playing computer games, they won’t do as well in other areas in their life—not just schoolwork, but in developing important social skill such as how to talk with people and how to work with others. And if they are no longer taking regular exercise, __29___ health will become worse.

Computer games have their place, __30___people must also remember it is important to have a balanced lifestyle.

1.A. win         B. lose          C. fight             D. beat

2.A. easy          B. necessary     C. natural       D. difficult  

3.A. rules        B. suggestions  C. advantages    D. freedom

4.A. who        B. which         C. when        D. where

5.A. only           B. just         C. also                   D. ever

6.A. else          B. specific        C. special         D. enjoyable

7.A. relax        B. hurt         C. close        D. open

8.A. enjoy       B. start           C. stop            D. keep

9. A. our              B. their         C. her             D. your

10.A. then            B. so           C. and             D. but

 

Having a part-time job is an important part of growing up for American teenagers. It can teach them important skills that will be useful for the rest of their lives. And many teenagers find that making their own money gives them a sense of pride and freedom.
American teenagers are allowed to do part-time jobs at the age of 14. During the school year, teenagers may go to work a few times a week after school, and work for longer at weekends.
In summer, top part-time jobs for teenagers include at camps, swimming pools and amusement parks. These jobs are great for those who want to be active and have fun while making money.
Some of the most stressful jobs include teaching, nursing, and police work. These skills help to prepare teenagers for their later lives. When they grow up, the students with work experience are more likely to succeed than those without work experience.
A favorite job for many teenagers is babysitting, and they can start before the age of 14 if their parents agree. As long as they stay in the house and make sure the kids are okay, babysitters can do their homework, watch TV, or talk on the phone with friends. After the kids go to bed and before the parents come home, babysitters have lots of freedom.
It can be stressful to balance school, homework, and a part-time job. However, many American teenagers value their work experience and the skills they get from the job.
【小题1】Why do American teenagers like to have a part-time job？

A．Because they don’t want to be stressed out.

B．Because they can learn skills and get money.

C．Because they can get a good job in the future.

D．Because they can do anything they like.

【小题2】Which kind of part-time job is less stressful for American teenagers?

A．Working at police.	B．Nursing
C．Working at camps.	D．Teaching.

【小题3】Which kind of part-time job can a 13-year-old girl do in America?

A．Working at parks.	B．Working at a swimming pool.
C．Looking after babies.	D．Doing the dishes in a restaurant.

【小题4】 What’s the meaning of the underlined word “value”?

A．喜欢

B．追求

C．向往

D．珍视

Students learn their lessons in class. In class teachers teach them. Students sit in the classroom listening to the teacher. This is a way of learning. Is this the only way for students to learn something? Of course not. There is another way to learn. That is students can teach themselves. For example ,if you can’t remember something when you are doing your homework, you can look at your book to find the answer .This is a way to teach yourself. And it is not a difficult thing. We can do this at any place and at any time.

  How do you teach yourself? The first thing you must do is reading. Read something you are interested in, or you have to read .The second is that you must ask yourself questions. The question is something you don’t understand, or you want to know more about .You can write down these questions. A clever student is usually good at asking questions. The third is to answer the question yourself by thinking hard ,by reading the text of other books, and sometimes by asking other people .This is the way of teaching yourself .And you must do this all by yourself. If you keep doing like this for a long time, you are sure to succeed in your study.

1.Listening to the teacher is ____for the students to learn something.

A. not a way                 B. the best way 

C. the only way               D. not the only way

2.Which of the following is right?

A. Students can teach himself only in class.

B. It’s a bad way to learn from the teacher .

C. A student can learn to teach himself if he wants to.

D. Students know very well how to teach themselves.

3.In teaching yourself, the first thing you must do is_____.

A.writing       B.reading      C.asking      D.answering

4.A clever student usually likes ____.

A.asking questions             B.answering questions

C.finding questions             D.teaching others

5.If you want to succeed,you’d better learn_______.

A.how to teach others           B.how to teach yourself

C.to read and write carefully      D.how to ask questions

 

This is not a diet. It's a simple way to lose weight. And you don't even have to give up the food you love or join a gym (参加体育锻炼). You just follow some habits that thin people have. Keep them, and you'll become thin.

(1) Wake - up

When you wake up in the morning, sit up slowly without using your hands. With legs straight out, bend（弯曲） forward until you feel sore（酸痛） in your back. It will burn about 10 calories.

(2) Start with soup

When you have a meal, order a clear soup, and have it before having the main food. In this way, you'll feel fuller, so you'll eat less when the main food comes.

(3) An apple (or more) a day

Apples are full of fiber（纤维） and water, so your stomach will want less. The study shows that people who eat at least three apples a day lose weight.

(4) Stand up and walk around

Every time you use the mobile phone, stand up and walk around. Heavy people sit on average (平均) two and a half hours more each day than thin people. This skill is very important as standing up and walking around will burn 50 0r more calories.

Use these skills, and you will have a big weight loss.

1.Why does eating apples make one's stomach want less food?

A. Because apples are delicious.

B. Because apples are full of fiber and water.

C. Because apples are sour.

D. Because only apples are filled with calories.

2.Which of the following may the author DISAGREE?

    A. Sitting up slowly without using your hands helps burn calories.

    B. Eating apples every day is good for people's health.

    C. You have to join a gym if you want to lose weight.

    D. It's good to walk around while talking on the mobile phone.

3.What's the purpose of the passage?

A. To give some advice on how to lose weight.

B. To advise people to eat apples every day.

C. To tell people how to enjoy a better life.

D. To advise people to give up bad habits.

4.In which part of a newspaper would you most probably read the passage?

    A. Shopping.          B. Teaching.        C. Family.        D. Health.