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陕西省咸阳市2019-2020学年高二下学期英语期末教学质量检测卷
There are so many interesting and creative hobbies that can improve your life and make you smarter.
As the saying goes, reading gives us somewhere to go when we have to stay where we are. It enriches your knowledge and makes you feel better about yourself. Learning a new language is a most unique and challenging hobby. It enables your brain to perform better, improves your memory and reduces the risk of brain decline.
Playing chess makes you smarter by exercising both sides of your brain. And it helps improve your memory and builds your self-confidence.
Writing makes your brain work. Writing things down can improve your emotions and your ability to communicate with others and it will make you a more interesting person.
Exercising regularly keeps both your body and your brain functioning. A good blood circulation in your body means a good blood circulation of your brain, which means an increased brain function.
Learning to play the piano or any other musical instrument teaches you patience and perseverance because it takes a lot of effort and a lot of time.
A. Writing teaches you to think.
B. Smiling will make you healthier and look cooler.
C. Moreover, a new language means new opportunities.
D. Positive thinking can help you to do your best each day.
E. Besides, exercising reduces stress and helps you sleep better.
F. Playing chess rises your IQ and encourages your creativity.
G. Reading teaches you new things about new places and new people.
A. All colleges require an SAT or an ACT test. B. And lastly, but definitely not the least, is tuition. C. Look for a college now if you plan on attending one. D. You need to find out many basics about possible colleges. E. If you will be a senior in the near future, this article is for you. F. I plan to major in business management and minor in computer applications. G. If you have a college counselor at your school, this would be a good time to ask for advice. |
Helpful tips for college-bound seniors
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Knowing what you want to study is another key to looking for a college. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} By knowing what I want to do, I can then look at colleges that I've been thinking about applying to and narrow my choices down. If a college doesn't have the courses I need, then it's definitely out of the picture.
Another key thing to look for is the college's testing requirements. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} Some colleges also require an SAT II test in certain areas, for example English or Math. Remember to look at a college's GPA requirements, too. You may find a college where there's everything you want, but your GPA isn't high enough to be considered. In this case you may need to attend a junior college for one or two years.
{#blank#}5{#/blank#} At this point you may want to have a long discussion with your parents, and find out how much they're willing and able to spend on college. If it isn't enough to cover your full tuition, then you may want to apply for financial aid or a scholarship. And your final option maybe looking for a college that doesn't cost as much.
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