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Improve Homework Habits

Do you want to make homework simpler? It can be done readily with a little guidance from specialists (专家) in this field. Oxford Learning founder and CEO Dr. Nick Whitehead, said that homework doesn’t always have to be a headache. “Homework might be an unavoidable (不可避免的) part of school, but it doesn’t have to be the boring part. With the right skills in place, students can turn homework from headache-including to trouble-free.” These steps will make an obvious difference.

Use your notebooks

The brain is able to finish great works, but it is not perfect. Students should never rely on (依赖) it to remember all school details. When a teacher assigns homework, students should write the details in their notebooks. Many schools provide notebooks because they are the best organizational tools available.

According to Whitehead, to make them effective, students need to remember to take the notebooks out of their school bags at night, open them up, and read over the night’s list.

Remove distractions (使注意力分散的事物)

Computers on, music on, text messages receiving … this is not multitasking, it’s distracting.

Whitehead says that unless students are doing research, they should turn off all electronics and focus on the task at hand for a set period of time. They’ll find that it is easier to concentrate (全神贯注) and that homework takes less time. He adds that this fact has been confirmed by studies.

Think actively

Getting homework done is the name of the game, but what happens if students are struggling with a question, or can’t work out an answer? When facing difficulties, it is wise for the student to take a small break then return to look at the problem again.

According to Whitehead, students should look up their textbooks and school notes, take a step back to ask what the particular unit is all about, and even move ahead a few questions and see if the next part can help explain a little better. If not, use the Internet.

“Don’t stare at (盯着) the question; ask how this question relates to what is being learned overall.” he says.

Get organized

Homework is as much a part of daily routine as waking up in the morning and going to bed at night, but it’s often the most disorganized part. Whitehead recommends streamlining (使合理化) the process.

“Students should keep all the homework-related things in a bin or a bucket so they don’t waste time searching for pens or rulers.” He also recommends picking the same place to do homework every night, and (when possible) completing homework at the same time each day.

Improve Homework Habits
As students, homework is an unavoidable part in school, but many students feel   1. about homework. The following   2.  can help students turn homework from headache-including to trouble-free.
Step1: Use your notebooks	Students shouldn’t use brains to remember all school things.   3. , they should use notebooks to write the details about   4.  at school. At home they open them up, and read over the night’s list.
Step2: Remove distractions	Computers, music, text messages, etc. may distract you from your homework.   5.  you are not doing research, turn off all of these. Then you may find you can concentrate on homework more   6.  and it takes less time.
Step3: Think actively	When you have   7.  in doing your homework, it’s not wise for you to stare at the question. You should take a small break then come   8. to look at it again.
Step4: Get organized	Students   9.  to streamline the process, keep all the homework-related things organized, pick the same place to do homework, and   10.  homework at the same time each day.

 

 

Sometimes we feel good, such as when we get good grades or when something good happens. Sometimes we feel bad, such as when we argue with our classmates or when the teachers criticize us. Both kinds of feelings are common. Of course, we all enjoy good feelings, but when we feel unhappy, sometimes we don’t know what to do about it. Here is a plan that will help you when your feelings are bothering you.
I. ACCEPT your feelings. Say to yourself, “I am sad.” “I am seared.” “I am angry.” “I am embarrassed.” It’s all right to have these feelings.
2. RELAX and have a rest before you act. Take slow deep breaths (呼吸)and relax your body. Imagine that you are in a safe place. You can listen to some music or sing a beautiful song!
3. THINK about ways to help yourself. Thinking helps you do something smart instead of hurting yourself or making things worse.
4. DO something to help yourself. Maybe you can talk to someone, or do something you enjoy. If it doesn’t work, go back to Step3.
【小题1】We feel unhappy when             .

A．we get good grades

B．everything goes well

C．someone is proud of us

D．we have a fight with our classmates

【小题2】If you want to relax yourself before you act, you can           .

A．say to yourself, “I am sad.”

B．listen to some music or sing a beautiful song

C．think about ways to help yourself

D．watch thrillers with your friends

【小题3】The underlined part (划线部分) “If it doesn’t work,” in the passage probably means

A．If it is broken

B．If it can’t interest you

C．If it is wrong

D．If it can’t help you

【小题4】Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?

A．We felt good when we won the prize in the competition.

B．We felt bad when we lost our expensive things.

C．We can say to ourselves that we are pleased when we feel bad.

D．We can tell someone about our bad feelings when we are sad.

【小题5】The passage tells us             .

A．what we can do when we feel unhappy

B．we can do nothing when we feel bad

C．we all enjoy good feelings, but bad feelings are unusual to us

D．what we can do when we feel happy

I am on the way

I have been dreaming of being a volunteer  46  I entered the university． Last summer, I could finally become a volunteer after the end　term  examination．

Step1 First experiencing

I thought I could have a good   47 ． But when I faced so many strangers, also my new workmates for the first time, I got nervous and  48 almost all the time．

Step2 Start work

My first job of volunteering was  49 in summer． The kids were from families  50  low income(低收人)．They were at different   51 ，from primary school pupils to high school students．We talked about the  52  ，sadness and happiness．I told them that lessons were much more important than money，though I knew they did not have  53 lives．I  54 that my experience would help them．

  55 ，we needed to make better plans，and sometimes we didn’t know what to do at all，especially when  56 happened．

Step3 Wishes

I also 57 the older serving group．It seemed  58 more difficult to communicate with elders．I really hoped that I could bring 59 happiness into their lives and help them more．

Anyway，I am on the way． 1 will  60 my dream，no matter what would happen the next day．

1.	A．before B．since C．after D．when

 

2.	A．beginning B．end C．finish D．experience

 

3.	A．felt happy B．felt bored C．kept silence D．standing

 

4.	A．cleaning B．teaching C．singing D．telling stories

 

5.	A．with B．in C．out of D．for

 

6.	A．heights B．weights C．builds D．ages

 

7.	A．lessons B．languages C．activities D．life

 

8.	A．poor B．rich C．sad D．happy

 

9.	A．wanted B．think C．hoped D．believe

 

10.	A．To be honest B．By the way C．In general D．At last

 

11.	A．fights B．stories C．accidents D．something new

 

12.	A．took part B．took part in C．joined D．joined in

 

13.	A．a few B．a little C．a lot of D．plenty of

 

14.	A．less B．many C．more D．much and more

 

15.	A．come true B．hold on to C．make D．keep

 

Sometimes we feel good, such as when we get good grades or when something good happens. Sometimes we feel bad, such as when we argue with our classmates or when the teachers criticize us. Both kinds of feelings are common. Of course, we all enjoy good feelings, but when we feel unhappy, sometimes we don’t know what to do about it. Here is a plan that will help you when your feelings are bothering you.

I. ACCEPT your feelings. Say to yourself, “I am sad.” “I am seared.” “I am angry.” “I am embarrassed.” It’s all right to have these feelings.

2. RELAX and have a rest before you act. Take slow deep breaths (呼吸)and relax your body. Imagine that you are in a safe place. You can listen to some music or sing a beautiful song!

3. THINK about ways to help yourself. Thinking helps you do something smart instead of hurting yourself or making things worse.

4. DO something to help yourself. Maybe you can talk to someone, or do something you enjoy. If it doesn’t work, go back to Step3.

1.We feel unhappy when             .

A．we get good grades

B．everything goes well

C．someone is proud of us

D．we have a fight with our classmates

2.If you want to relax yourself before you act, you can           .

A．say to yourself, “I am sad.”

B．listen to some music or sing a beautiful song

C．think about ways to help yourself

D．watch thrillers with your friends

3.The underlined part (划线部分) “If it doesn’t work,” in the passage probably means

A．If it is broken

B．If it can’t interest you

C．If it is wrong

D．If it can’t help you

4.Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?

A．We felt good when we won the prize in the competition.

B．We felt bad when we lost our expensive things.

C．We can say to ourselves that we are pleased when we feel bad.

D．We can tell someone about our bad feelings when we are sad.

5.The passage tells us             .

A．what we can do when we feel unhappy

B．we can do nothing when we feel bad

C．we all enjoy good feelings, but bad feelings are unusual to us

D．what we can do when we feel happy

 

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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