1、1 When I was young,my friends and I often played baseball in an alley(小巷) behind our home. A woman named Mrs Shinas owned a tiny house nearby,and she used to watch us play from her window._1_. We all thought that she was mean. She had a big trained dog and whenever one of our baseballs rolled in its
2、 direction,Mrs Shinas would send the dog to catch it._2_. Soon we ran out of balls. In those days,I used to water our lawn each day. One day as I stood watering our small lawn,I noticed that Mrs Shinas lawn looked a little dry. It took only a few more minutes to water it,so I did it._3_. When autumn
3、 came that year,I also helped gather up the leaves on Mrs Shinas yard. As I was doing this one day,she invited me to sit in her living room. She gave me a cookie and a glass of milk. As I sat there eating the cookie,she showed me her collection of paintings._4_. That surprised me a lot. It was the f
4、irst conversation I had ever had with her. _5_. She went into her kitchen and returned with a box. In it were all the balls that her dog had taken. She handed me the box,said “thank you” and smiled. I realized she had a kind heart. I also learned that when we serve others,we are showing them that we
5、 love them. A We wanted to buy a new ball B But the dog wouldnt return the ball to us C Her next action even changed my opinion of her D Then she thanked me for taking care of her lawn E Soon I found myself watering her lawn each day F She rarely came out of her house and never smiled G What delight
6、ed me most was that she was a great painter 2 Teenagers have their own thoughts and act like they know almost anything. However,in reality they dont have much experience. So its not easy when you have to deal with these difficult teenagers._1_ Keep calm It is easy for difficult teenagers to make you
7、 lose control and act improperly._2_When you feel angry or challenged by a teen,take a deep breath and count slowly to ten,and then deal with the problem after you become calm again. Set up clear boundaries(界限) Since most teenagers want to experience greater independence and selfhood,some will chall
8、enge you in order to test their power. Its very important to set boundaries._3_The first boundary in almost any situation is that you will be treated with respect. In addition to respect,there may also be a list of family,classroom,or team ground rules. Pay attention to the leader Many teachers know
9、 that when they face a group of difficult students in class,its not necessary to deal with every student._4_Another management skill is to separate challenging persons so that theyre less likely to form a group and feed off each other. Show understanding _5_Say to yourself with some humor and then g
10、et on with your business. A The first rule is to keep calm. B Below are keys to deal with them. C Make use of useful communication. D At worst this may make you the other side. E When a teenager is in difficulty,show understanding. F Useful boundaries are those which are fair and reasonable. G Usual
11、ly,by dealing with the leader,the rest of the group will follow. 3 You probably know that exercise is the key to reducing depression,but you might not know why. Here are some tips for exercising when youre depressed. Change your view of “exercise” Forget “exercise”Instead,think “being active” or “ha
12、ving fun”_1_Besides,it gives you a bigger benefit. _2_ Taking part in physical activities with others supports you in doing those activities. Ask friends what activities theyre doing or they would like to start doing,and join them. Other choices include hiring a personal trainer,joining an exercise
13、group or going to a class. Try an experiment. _3_Or go to the gym every Monday,Wednesday and Friday. Even if youre feeling too tired to do any actual exercise,still go to the gym,park your car,walk in,change into workout clothes,and pick up a 5-pound weight. If youre really so tired that you dont wa
14、nt to do anything else,thats totally fine. Take it outside. Nature has a great effect on our feeling and decreases depressive symptoms. Even just looking at images of lakes and trees helps._4_Or walk on a treadmill(跑步机) by a window. Tie it to a goal. Korb said,“When you connect your exercise to a lo
15、ng-term goal,it helps your brain forget momentary discomfort and makes your exercise more satisfying.” For example,Korb started getting active because it made playing sports more enjoyable. Figure out whats truly important to you._5_ A Move with someone else. B Sign up and go to exercise classes. C
16、Its a lot easier to do something simple. D Remind yourself of your goal regularly. E Remember your partner to keep you company. F Take a walk around your neighbourhood or a local park. G This increases your chances of actually moving your body. 4 Some Ways to Improve Your Study As a high school stud
17、ent,it is important for you to do well in study. The better ways you have,the better you will learn. But do you know how to improve your study?_1_ Pay attention in class. First , dont make any noise in class._2_Last but not least , get yourself involved in classroom activities. _3_If you are not sur
18、e how to take notes,start by writing down the important points that your teacher mentions or writes on the blackboard. Its a good idea to keep your notes in order by subject. It can help you master what you have learnt. Go over your lessons._4_By going over your lessons,you can understand and rememb
19、er better. So you should review your lessons now and then after class. Learn from your classmates. Everyone has his own advantages. You should learn not only from your teachers but also from your classmates. You can learn in pairs or in groups to solve problems._5_ Im sure you will improve your stud
20、y sooner or later if you follow the ways above. A Take good notes. B Believe in yourself. C Here are some ways to help you. D It is necessary for you to go over your lessons. E You should take part in out-of-school activities. F Second,pay attention to what the teacher says. G In this way,you can le
21、arn from each other and know more. 5 How to Improve Your English Define your learning objectives early: what do you want to learn and why? Make learning a habit._1_It is much better to study (or read,or listen to English news,and so on) for 10 minutes each day than to study for 2 hours once a week.
22、Choose your materials well. You will need reading,grammar,writing,speaking and listening materialsbeginners can use a basic-level English guide,and then move on to an advanced-level English guide._2_It will make learning more enjoyablethus more effective. Vary your learning routine. It is best to do
23、 different things each day to help keep the various relationships between each area active._3_ _4_Learning English together can be very encouraging. You can find friends to speak English on the Internet. Relate grammar to practical usage. Grammar by itself does not help you use the language. You sho
24、uld practice what you are learning by employing it actively. Move your mouth! Understanding something doesnt mean that the muscles of your mouth can produce the sounds._5_It may seem strange,but it is very effective. Be patient with yourself. Remember that learning is a processspeaking a language we
25、ll takes time. It is not a computer that is either on or off! A The Internet is the most exciting,unlimited English resource. B Try to learn something every day. C Practice speaking what you are learning aloud. D In other words,dont just study grammar. E Find your own interests. F Choose articles th
26、at relate to what you are fond of. G Find friends to study and speak with. 6 As we all know,sleep is very important and necessary. I would love everyone to form the habits below to have better sleep without needing an alarm or a wake-up call. _1_If you eat much food an hour before you go to bed,your
27、 body will hate you. Your body needs time to digest(消化) while you are still awake. _2_Something that makes me very angry is when I hear on TV that people just need 30-minute exercise a week. Thats funny. Every person should be getting 30-minute exercise daily along with a healthy diet. When you do e
28、xercise, you use energy that your body has to recover from._3_The harder you push your body,the faster it falls to sleep and the better it sleeps. Turn the TV off. There are a few shows I watch still,but they will never get in my way of(妨碍) sleep. The bedroom is only for sleeping and a place of rest
29、._4_ _5_A question to ask yourself: If I didnt have an alarm,what time would I get up?If that time is the time you need to get up,you should probably throw away the alarm. If the time you actually get up is much later than the time you do get up,make great changes to your way of life and the time yo
30、u go to sleep. No one should need an alarm. A Exercise for at least 30 minutes every day. B Eat right and no meals within 4 hours of rest. C Throw away the alarm. D Sleep is one of the most important things in our lives. E Your body recovers when you are sleeping. F Try to get up as early as you can
31、. G Take the TV out of your bedroom. 7 Although nobody can make sure that by adopting a specific lifestyle you will be able to live a longer life,there are certain things you can do to increase your chances of living longer._1_ Healthy diet habits _2_A diet based on healthy principles can not only i
32、mprove your mood,but also help you keep a healthy weight. _3_ It has been proven by many studies that people who are happy live a better life. To find happiness in your life,you have to ask for it and follow it. Relaxation(放松) Relax as much as possible._4_Relaxation means everything that makes you f
33、eel good and happy. This may be watching a nice movie or going to a basketball match. Physical exercise and activity This is the most well-known guideline(指导方针)Exercise offers a lot of benefits to your health and can help you live longer. Exercising can help your body function better. _5_ It has bee
34、n proven by many researches that people who sleep 7 hours per day enjoy a happier and healthier life. A Sleep B Be happy C Any form of exercise is beneficial for you. D Here are five most important habits for a better life. E People who want to live longer should learn how to relax. F People who hav
35、e negative thoughts end up with low confidence. G Following a healthy diet is among the best ways to enjoy a life. 8 You are enjoying a nice dream until your alarm suddenly rings._1_Is your clock out of control?No,its just winter,making the sun rise later,so it will be twice as hard to crawl out of
36、bed into the cold darkness. As the days get shorter,our mornings lose that crucial light to wake us up,so waking up gets harder. That means youll need to put in extra effort to get to work on time._2_ _3_Summer or winter,you should aim to go to bed at about the same time every evening and wake up at
37、 about the same time every morning. Try to give yourself time for eight hours per night. Avoid strong light near bedtime. So if you like reading before you close your eyes,try an actual book or an E-ink screen like a Kindle,which doesnt emit the harsh light that phones and tablets do. Buy a wake-up
38、light. If you still have trouble with dark mornings,it might be time to introduce more light into your room._4_ Give yourself something to look forward to._5_Sure,you might have to get up for work,but youll want to be awake if you are expecting a delicious breakfast,or a workout that is actually fun
39、. A Stick to a regular schedule. B We have a few tips that might help. C Too much light can do harm to your eyes. D But you just dont want to get out of your warm bed. E But when you look out of the window,its still black outside. F Waking up is easier when you have a good reason to be conscious. G
40、Philips makes some popular lamps that produce natural light during gray winter days. 9 After entering high school,you must wonder how to study well. Here are some good skills for you. Go to class If you want to do well at school,going to class is the first step to study well. If you miss classes,you
41、 will miss what the teacher thinks is important;as a result,youll miss what is the most likely to end up on the test._1_ Take good notes Try not to write down everything._2_Write down unfamiliar terms. After class,review your notes as soon as possible. You can fill in details that you missed and rev
42、iew the material while it is still fresh on your mind. _3_ If you are struggling in class,talk to your teacher. He or she may be able to give you more help or tutor you before or after class. Most teachers have little sympathy (同情) for students who just become worried about failing during the last f
43、ew weeks of the grading period. Take part in class discussions In order to learn more in class,it is helpful to take part in class discussions. Asking questions and having eye contact with your teachers and classmates can increase your participation( 参 与 ) and your focus during the class discussion.
44、_4_This helps you make your point clear in class. Form study groups _5_Make sure that everyone is familiar with the material because you do not want to spend time re-teaching material to people who do not understand it. Be careful! Sometimes group sessions can become chatting sessions. ADont be late
45、 for your class. BTalk to your teacher if you need help. CYou should write down all the new terms. DSo if you want to study well,go to every class. EGet students together who want to do well in class. FAll you need is to put the main points in your own words. GIf the material is difficult,youd bette
46、r read it before class. 10 If youre having a hard time with your teacher,going to class can be a terrible experience. Remember that teachers are all different,and you may just need a little extra time to understand your new teachers teaching style. In most cases, respecting the teacher and making an
47、 effort in class is enough to improve your relationship._1_ Talk to your teacher In many cases,a short discussion can clear up the misunderstanding. You may have misunderstood your teachers behavior,or you could be unaware of something youre doing that makes your teacher annoyed._2_ Learn to adapt t
48、o their teaching method _3_If youre used to a very relaxed class,learning to make progress in a strict environment is difficult. In most cases,giving yourself enough time to adjust to this new style of teaching is adequate. Ask about your teachers hobbies You may find out you have somethingin common
49、. Remember you and your teacher both have lives outside the classroom,but youre there to learn._4_If you happen to know about one of their hobbies,at an appropriate time you can say,“I hear you enjoy gardening. Are you growing anything now?” _5_ Your teacher has years of education and time spent on
50、learning about the subject they teach and how to teach it. Understanding why your teacher decided to devote their time to being an educator will make them seem more human in the classroom. A Learn why your teacher chose teaching B Participate in activities with your teacher C Maybe the following tip
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