The weather can influence(影响)intelligence(智力). For example, in a 1983 report by scientists, IQ of a group of students was very high when a very strong wind came, but after the strong wind, their IQ was 10% lower. The wind can help people have more intelligence. Very hot weather, on the other hand, can make it lower. Students in many schools of the United States often get worse on exams in the hot months of the year(July and August).
Weather also has a strong influence on people’s feelings. Winter may be a bad time for thin people. They usually feel cold during these months. They might feel unhappy during cold weather. But fat people may have a hard time in hot weather. At about 18 °C, people become stronger.
Lower air pressure may make people forgetful. People leave more bags on buses and in shops on low-pressure days. People feel best at a temperature of about 18 °C.
Are you feeling sad, tired, forgetful or unhappy today? It may be the weather’s problem.
【小题1】What can influence people’s intelligence according to the first paragraph?

A．Feeling.

B．Diet.

C．Health

D．Weather.

【小题2】Students get worse on exams because ___________.

A．they take exams in hot months	B．they take exams in cold months
C．they take exams with bad feelings	D．they take exams in windy months

【小题3】At a temperature of about 18 °C. people may_________.
A. leave more bags on buses                    B. like to go shopping
C. remember things better                      D. feel unhappy
【小题4】Which of the following is NOT true?

A．A report in 1983 showed that weather can influence intelligence.

B．The wind can make people cleverer.

C．Hot summer is a hard time for fat people.

D．Weather has nothing to do with people’s feelings.

用所给单词的正确形式填空。

1.Since she _____ (come) here, she have visited many places in the city.

2.Do you have a hard time ______ (wait) for the taxi in the evening?

3.Students should speak to the teachers and parents _____( polite).

4.Don’t worry! I can look after _____(I).

5.There are six ______ (hundred) students in our school.

 

“I hate school, and I’m not going back!”Have you ever had that thought?

Lots of kids have had. Usually this feeling doesn’t last long. But what if you feel this way too much? If you are stressed out, you might have a hard time making decisions. In the morning, you can’t decide what to eat, what to wear, or what to take for lunch.     Sometimes it’s a problem with your classes and schoolwork. Maybe the work is too easy and you get bored. Or maybe the work is too hard, or you don’t feel as clever as the other kids. Reading may be difficult for you, but you are asked to do a lot of it. You may be getting farther and farther behind, and it may seem that you will never catch up with others. When you know why you don’t like school, you can start taking steps to make things better 

It’s a good idea to talk to someone about your problems at school. Your mom, dad, friends, teachers, or even classmates will be able to help you.

Another good idea is to write down your feeling about school. For instance, keep a diary or just write in a notebook. It’s a great way to let out emotion that may be stuck inside you. And you don’t have to share（分享）what you have written with others.

The next time you find yourself disliking school, this will also help you:

Make a list of everything you dislike or enjoy—even there is only one thing. See what you can change on “don’t like” list. Could you find a way to show off your special interests and talents on what you like? Which activities could you try that would help you solve these “don’t like” problems? Focus on what you can change and you might be able to put the good feeling back in school!

1.This article mainly gives you some advice on       .

A. how to beat stress

B. what if you don’t like school

C. how to deal with the problems in studies

D. communications with your parents

2.How many steps are mentioned in the article to make things better if you don’t like school?

A. Two.             B. Four.                C. Three.               D. Five.

3.What may cause you to have strong feelings against school?

A. Being too stressed out.

B. Not doing well in studies.

C. Too much homework.

D. A, B and C.

4. We can know from the passage that       .

A. most students hate school in a way      

B. all the students have the same problems

C. making a list can solve all your problems       

D. a diary is something personal

5. The sentence “Focus on what you can change” in the reading means       .

A. do something to change the condition

B. wait and see

C. have a positive attitude towards schoolwork 

D. be friendly to others

 

配对阅读。左栏是对5个学生做演讲时存在问题的描述，请在右栏为每个学生选择一个合适的建议，并将答题卡上对应题目所选的选项涂黑。

1.Paul: I don’t think I can talk fluently(流利) because it’s difficult for me to remember all the words. 2.Billy: When I come face to face with the audience, where should my eyes fall upon? Do I have to look front, or look around from time to time? 3.Amy: When I am talking, I can’t help waving my hands, for I think it can help me express what I want to say better. But my classmates say I look funny and foolish by doing this. 4.Betty: I know that it’s not right to speak fast. But I am afraid that I can’t finish my talk in the given time if I speak slowly. 5.Tony: Should I talk in American English or British English?

A．Looking at and talking to one person in the audience helps keep you natural, but it feels foolish talking to only one person. Speak to that person as long as 15 seconds and then change another one. B．The audience have a hard time understanding what they hear. They need your help. Slow down, pause(停顿) and guide the audience through your talk. Remember that you should help the audience understand what you are saying. C．Make your voice a little lower than normal. Listeners like to listen to a relatively(相对) deep voice. D．When you talk, try to be as natural as possible. Don’t try to memorize your words and read or recite them to your audience. You can use short notes to help you remember the important points. E. You should know you and most of the people you talk to are different in many ways. Some of them may not know what you are talking about. Then speak to them on their terms and in their languages. F. Concentrate on what you want to say. If you are always paying attention to gestures(手势),you will feel uncomfortable. G. It’s true that there are some differences between American English and British English, but they’ll not cause much difficulty for listeners, so just speak the way you’re used to.

 

The weather can influence(影响)intelligence(智力). For example, in a 1983 report by scientists, IQ of a group of students was very high when a very strong wind came, but after the strong wind, their IQ was 10% lower. The wind can help people have more intelligence. Very hot weather, on the other hand, can make it lower. Students in many schools of the United States often get worse on exams in the hot months of the year(July and August).
Weather also has a strong influence on people’s feelings. Winter may be a bad time for thin people. They usually feel cold during these months. They might feel unhappy during cold weather. But fat people may have a hard time in hot weather. At about 18 °C, people become stronger.
Lower air pressure may make people forgetful. People leave more bags on buses and in shops on low-pressure days. People feel best at a temperature of about 18 °C.
Are you feeling sad, tired, forgetful or unhappy today? It may be the weather’s problem.
【小题1】What can influence people’s intelligence according to the first paragraph?

A．Feeling.

B．Diet.

C．Health

D．Weather.

【小题2】Students get worse on exams because ___________.

A．they take exams in hot months	B．they take exams in cold months
C．they take exams with bad feelings	D．they take exams in windy months

【小题3】At a temperature of about 18 °C. people may_________.
A. leave more bags on buses                    B. like to go shopping
C. remember things better                      D. feel unhappy
【小题4】Which of the following is NOT true?

A．A report in 1983 showed that weather can influence intelligence.

B．The wind can make people cleverer.

C．Hot summer is a hard time for fat people.

D．Weather has nothing to do with people’s feelings.