It can be hard to stay focused(专注的）all day at school.But {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (luck),the subjects change,so you don't need to focus on the same subject all day long.Each subject {#blank#}2{#/blank#}  (last)for a limited time,{#blank#}3{#/blank#} you just need to focus for limited periods of time.There is usually a short break as you change books and other things for {#blank#}4{#/blank#}  new subject.

    At school,if your mind wanders(漫游)while you're listening or doing work at your seat, you'd better change the way you're sitting.In that way,you will become more {#blank#}5{#/blank#}  (comfort). Take a deep breath,so you can better listen to {#blank#}6{#/blank#}  is being said.

    To keep your mind on the work,talk to yourself about it.Ask yourself questions about what you need to do,then answer the questions and do the things you need to do.Do one thing at a time till you get it completely {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (do).

    If the work is hard,don't just give {#blank#}8{#/blank#} .Give it a try or ask for help.{#blank#}9{#/blank#}  (put)it off won't help you do it,and that won't make the work any easier.Give {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (you)brain a challenge--it's good exercise!

    At 13, Rachel Crow appeared on The X Factor. It is a {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (Britain) music competition reality TV show (电视真人秀). The judges (评判员) loved her beautiful singing. It {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (seem) that she was ready to win. However, she failed. Rachel was shocked. She cried on the stage. It was sad for her. But it was just the kind of show TV audiences love.

    Some experts say that kids should stay away {#blank#}3{#/blank#} reality shows, because they don't know how to play characters. They play themselves. Cameras show their most private moments. Also, there {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (be) little free time left for the kids on these shows.

    {#blank#}5{#/blank#} others say reality shows give kids a chance to shine. One Direction, {#blank#}6{#/blank#} pop boy band, became world famous after {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (compete) on The X Factor. Even Rachel recorded her album (音乐专辑) and voiced a character in the movie Rio 2, though she failed.

    Here are two {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (student) different opinions on this.

◆Kids should be on reality shows.

☆Kids on reality shows can make a lot of money.

☆Talented kids can become famous if they appear on a reality show.

☆It's good for kids to learn that they can't always win.

◆Kids shouldn't {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (allow) on reality shows.

☆Children may not be able to deal with unkind words from judges and fans.

☆Kids on reality shows have to give up privacy. They are too young to make that decision.

☆Reality shows may leave little time for a child {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (study), play or just relax.

—Why not go to the English Corner to practise it?