Jack Brown, an office worker, lives in Washington. He inherited (继承) a million dollars when he was 23, but he wasn’t happy at all. When his college friends were looking for their jobs, he didn’t have to. Jack decided to keep living a simple life like everyone else. He gave ﹩10，000 of his money to a charity to help poor children live a happy life. Today he is 36. He still wears cheap shoes and clothes and drives a small car only, but he is very happy.
Up to now Jack has helped some children from poor countries all over the world, by sending them each ﹩200 a month. The money was used for the children’s study, food, medicine and clothing. Jack receives a report each year on the children’s progress. They can write to each other, but usually the children do not speak English.
When Jack first heard about these children, he wanted to help them. “It was nothing special,” he said. “Until I went to these countries and met the children I was helping, I didn’t know anything about their life.” Once Jack went to meet a little girl in Africa. He said that the meeting was very exciting. “When I met her, I felt very, very happy, ”he said. “And I saw that the money was used for a good cause. It brought me happiness. I want to do everything I can to go on helping those children.”
【小题1】Jack has sent them each ﹩200 a month to help some poor children ________.

A．only in Washington	B．only in England
C．only in Africa	D．around the world

【小题2】Jack learned about the children’s progress by ________.

A．visiting them each other	B．getting a report each year
C．staying with them	D．talking to them in English

【小题3】The underlined words “for a good cause” means ________ in Chinese.

A．施舍

B．行善

C．优惠

D．赏赐

【小题4】The money Jack gave the children wasn’t used for the children’s ________.

A．clothing

B．medicine

C．study

D．playing

【小题5】What’s the main idea of the story?

A．Help others, and you’ll feel happy

B．It’s necessary to write letters to poor children

C．Live a simple life., and you can give others help

D．It’s the most important to help the children in Africa

Dear Donna, Help! I’m a 15—year—old high school student in New York, In eight months, I’m going to take an entrance exam. To prepare, I’m studying six hours a day. I want to do well, but I’m really stressed(焦虑不安的) these days. I can’t sleep. What can I do? Yours, Mary

Dear Mary, Many students around the world have the same problems as you. Here is some advice to help you deal with the street. Good luck! 1.Make a study plan for yourself, but don’t study too much in one day. You remember more by studying one hour each day for six days, than six hours in one day. Also, don’t study late at night. 2.Have a rest for 15 to 20 minutes every two hours. Go outside and walk. Doing exercise is a great way to reduce stress. 3.Don’t eat for drink a lot of sugar or drink a lot of coffee. Eat food high in vitamin(维生素) B (for example, eggs, milk, green vegetable and rice). These give you energy and help you think more clearly. 4.A student partner can help you practice for the test. When you’re worried about the exam, you can talk to your partner. This can reduce stress, too. Yours, Donna

根据表格内容，选择正确的答案。
【小题1】What is Mary’s problem?

A．She is so worried and can’t sleep	B．She can’t pass the exam
C．She can’t communicate with others	D．She can’t study English well

【小题2】Donna thinks Mary’s problem is _________

A．great

B．common

C．wonderful

D．serious

【小题3】The underlined word “reduce” in the passage probably means __________

A．减少

B．排除

C．加强

D．增加

【小题4】Donna thinks that ________ can help Mary think more clearly.

A．eating a lot of sugar	B．studying six hours every day
C．drinking a lot of coffee	D．eating foods high in vitamin B

【小题5】Which of the following is TRUE according to Donna’s letter?

A．The best time to study is from 10p.m to 1 a. m

B．Walking outside can make you remember more

C．It’s good to tell a study partner about your feeling.

D．It’s necessary to have a rest for 15 to 20 minutes an hour

【小题1】 What is Mary's problem?

A．Sh.e is so worried and can't sleep.	B．She can't pass the exam.
C．She can't communicate with others.	D．She can't study English well.

【小题2】Donna thinks Mary's problem is __

A．great

B．common

C．wonderful

D．serious

【小题3】 The word "reduce" in the passage probably means

A．减少

B．排除

C．加强

D．增加

【小题4】 Donna thinks that           can help Mary think more clearly.

A．eating a lot of sugar	B．studying six hours every day
C．drinking a lot of coffee	D．eating foods high in Vitamin B

【小题5】 Which of the following is TRUE according to Donna's letter?

A．The best time to study is from 10 pm to 1 am.

B．Walking outside can make you remember more.

C．It's good to tell a study partner about your feeling.

D．It's necessary to have a rest for 15 to 20 minutes an hour.

临近期末，大多数同学感到焦虑和压力，生病的学生也多了。请你针对这些情况，给同学们一些建议。请根据提示，用不同句式表达（至少5条，多写不加分）。(5分)

It’s necessary to…   You should…     What/ How about…?       Try to….   Don’t forget to….

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阅读下列短文,根据短文中的信息完成文后表格。在标有题号的横线上，写出空缺处所填单词的正确形式。（每空一词）

There are many things you can do to improve your memo­ry. Among them are many kinds of useful ways as well as taking special care of your health.

It is important that you make yourself excited to make your memory more active. You can do this by doing some new activi­ties and by changing your daily habits. Learning a new skill helps your brain(大脑)to develop. When trying to remember something, you should pay special attention to the most impor­tant things about it. Do not allow other thoughts to enter your mind because this will reduce your chances of making right memories.

An excellent way to help memory is to connect information with pictures. Try to see the pictures in your mind. Taking notes and keeping a diary will also be helpful.

Healthy food and plenty of vitamins are necessary for your memory to work well. Drinking a lot of water also helps keep your memory. You must allow your brain to have enough sleep and rest. When you are asleep ， your brain stores memory. Not enough sleep can cause problems with storing information. And being tired will also stop you from being able to think clearly and well.

In order to keep your mind on your work ， you must be free from worry. Generally, keeping fit and normal health checks are both important as well — not just for improving your memory.

Title	How to   1.   your memory
Main__2.___	* Take special care of your health
* You can make yourself excited to make your memory more active by ____3.___ in some new activi­ties and changing your daily habits
*Learning a new skill is___4._____ to your brain.
*Pay attention to the most important things in order to add to your chances to ____5._____ right memories
* ___6.______ information with pictures is a very good way to help memory.
* You’d better take notes and keep ____7._______
Other ways	*It’s necessary to eat ____8.______ and take plenty of vitamins
* You should drink ____9._____ water
*Having enough sleep and rest will __10.__ you think clearly and well