阅读下面短文，根据所读内容，在文章后小题的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。

注意：每个空格只填一个单词。

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.

Do you have a pen pal? If not, do you want to have one? Now let me tell you how to get a pen pal. There are usually three steps(步骤)The first is greeting. In this step, you and your new friend will say “hello” to each other and tell names. The second step is to talk. When talking with your new friend, it is always about your age, your family, your favorites or any other things like that. The third step is leave-taking. In this step, you tell your new friend that you are happy to meet him/her. You can also say “Do you want to be my pen pal?” or “ I hope we can be pen pals.”
【小题1】This passage is about ______.
A. how to get a pen pal            
B. how to get to a hotel
C. how to learn a new language      
【小题2】There are______steps mentioned(被提及)in the passage.
A. two    B. three           C.  four          
【小题3】Which of the following is NOT a greeting?
A. Hi!         
B. Where are you going?   
C. Hello, my name is Jane.        
【小题4】You may talk about your father’s favorite animals in the ____step.
A. first  B. second          C.  third     
【小题5】What does “leave-taking” mean ?
A. Meeting your pen pal.         
B. Visiting your pen pal’s house.
C. Saying goodbye to your pen pal.   

Do you have a pen pal? If not, do you want to have one? Now let me tell you how to get a pen pal. There are usually three steps(步骤)The first is greeting. In this step, you and your new friend will say “hello” to each other and tell names. The second step is to talk. When talking with your new friend, it is always about your age, your family, your favorites or any other things like that. The third step is leave-taking. In this step, you tell your new friend that you are happy to meet him/her. You can also say “Do you want to be my pen pal?” or “ I hope we can be pen pals.”

1.This passage is about ______.

A. how to get a pen pal             

B. how to get to a hotel

      C. how to learn a new language       

2.There are______steps mentioned(被提及)in the passage.

A. two     B. three            C.  four           

3.Which of the following is NOT a greeting?

A. Hi!         

B. Where are you going?   

C. Hello, my name is Jane.          

4.You may talk about your father’s favorite animals in the ____step.

A. first  B. second           C.  third      

5.What does “leave-taking” mean ?

A. Meeting your pen pal.         

B. Visiting your pen pal’s house.

C. Saying goodbye to your pen pal.    

Being outgoing is good for your life．Those people who are more outgoing like to meet lots of

people and have more fun in life．In fact, being outgoing is not as hard as you think．Even shy

people can be outgoing．

   You can start becoming outgoing with your best friend or a group of friends．But the real

challenge（挑战）comes when you meet strange people or new friends．Smile more, and usually

they will return your smile．In this way, you may have some talks．

   Start a talk．Just a simple greeting like“Hello”or “How is it going”is a good start．If you

want to make interesting talks, you should read news in newspapers and prepare（准备）your

views, or surf the Internet for new information and then keep that in mind．

   The easiest way to become more outgoing is to go out．This is also the most important step．Go

to a park, beach, club, party or any place that you think can be fun, and you may make new friends

there．

根据短文内容，选择正确答案。

（   ）1．You should start to be outgoing with _________．

A．Your parents         B．Your teachers       C．your best friends   D．your new friends

（   ）2．When you start a talk with a stranger, you should say “ _______”

A．What’s the matter?               B．What’s your name?

B．How is it going?                 C．Are you healthy?

（   ）3．The easiest way to be outgoing is __________．

A．talking               B．smiling             C．playing          D．going out

（   ）4．Making new friends can make us ________．

A．more outgoing       B．healthier             C．more athletic      D．wilder

（   ）5．Which is NOT the writer’s view?

A．Being outgoing is good for our lives．

B．Being outgoing is really difficult．

C．Being outgoing helps people have more fun．

D．Being outgoing with strangers is not easy．

Do you have a pen pal? If not, do you want to have one? Now let me tell you how to get a pen pal. There are usually three steps(步骤)The first is greeting. In this step, you and your new friend will say “hello” to each other and tell names. The second step is to talk. When talking with your new friend, it is always about your age, your family, your favorites or any other things like that. The third step is leave-taking. In this step, you tell your new friend that you are happy to meet him/her. You can also say “Do you want to be my pen pal?” or “ I hope we can be pen pals.”

1. 1.

   This passage is about ______.

   1. A.
      how to get a pen pal
   2. B.
      how to get to a hotel
   3. C.
      how to learn a new language
2. 2.

   There are______steps mentioned(被提及)in the passage.

   1. A.
      two   
   2. B.
      three          
   3. C.
        four          
3. 3.

   Which of the following is NOT a greeting?

   1. A.
      Hi!         
   2. B.
      Where are you going?   
   3. C.
      Hello, my name is Jane.        
4. 4.

   You may talk about your father’s favorite animals in the ______step.

   1. A.
      first
   2. B.
      second
   3. C.
      third
      
5. 5.

   What does “leave-taking” mean ?

   1. A.
      Meeting your pen pal.         
   2. B.
      Visiting your pen pal’s house.
   3. C.
      Saying goodbye to your pen pal.