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四川成都邛崃市2016届九年级上学期英语期中考试试卷
Weather has a strong effect(影响) on people. It influences health, influences health(智力), and feelings.
In August, it is very hot and wet in the southern part of the United States. Southerners have heart trouble and other kinds of health problems during this month. In the northeast and the Middle West, it is very hot at times and very cold at other time. People in these states tend to(趋向) have heart trouble after the weather changes in February or March.
The weather can also influence intelligence. For example, in a 1983 study by scientists, the IQ scores of a group of college students were very high during a hurricane(飓风), but after the storm their scores dropped 10%. Storm can increase intelligence. Very hot weather, on the other hand, can lower(降低) it. Students in many schools of the United States often do badly on exams in the hot months of the year.
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 sad during cold weather. In hot summer weather, on the other hand, fat people may feel unhappy. At about 18℃, people become stronger.
Are you feeling sick, sad, tired, forgetful(健忘), or very intelligent today? The weather may be the reason.
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Influence People's | weather can have bad effect on health. People in the southern part of America often and other kinds of health problems in August. |
Influence People's intelligence | College Students' IQ were very high during hurricanes, but after the storm their scores dropped 10%. Storm can Oh the other hand, can lower intelligence. |
Influence People's | Thin people usually fell . And they might feel During cold weather. Fat people might fell during hot summer. |
Last week we asked students at Guanghua High School about the best ways to learn more English. {#blank#}1{#/blank#}Some students had more specific suggestions. Bruce Li, for example, said the best way to learn new words was reading English magazines. {#blank#}2{#/blank#}When we asked about studying grammar, he said, “I never study grammar.{#blank#}3{#/blank#}
Wei Ming feels differently. He has been learning English for six years and loves it a lot.{#blank#}4{#/blank#} He also thinks that watching English movies isn't a bad way because he can watch the actors say the words.
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A. Mary said they learnt by using English B. It's too boring. C. I like Chinese very much. D. He said that memorising the words of pop songs also helped a little. E. Students get lots of practice in it. F. He thinks studying grammar is a great way to learn a language. |
Do you want to travel to the countries in Asia? You don't have to travel very far. Follow us, you can find these adventures that make people excited.
Cycling in Guilin, China
Get around the city by bike through Guilin, in Guangxi Province of China. Mountains rise straight up, creating the only beauty. Bike paths take you past the villages and farms. Enjoy the beautiful views from your bike, or stop and talk with one of the villagers working in his field.
Adventure advice: When your feet are tired, take a boat trip along the beautiful and famous Li River.
White-water rafting in Nepal
In Nepal, you can experience (体验) thrilling rapids (湍流) and beautiful views in Himalayas at the same time. Take a white water rafting trip down the Sun Koki River, world-renowned for its powerful rapids. At night you'll camp beside the river on white water, and enjoy the quiet, lonely Nepalese countryside.
Adventure advice: Don't go rafting in summer. High water levels make it dangerous.
Scuba diving in Malaysia
Go diving in the clear waters around Spaded, an island in Malaysia, and discover an underwater world. You'll see large sea animals swimming along. The colorful coral along the roofs hides tiny fish. The wide kind of tropical life found around Spaded makes it famous worldwide for diving.
Adventure advice: You can dive at Spaded, but you can't sleep there. The island is a protected park, but you can stay on one of the nearby islands.
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Nepal |
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Malaysia |
Go diving in the clear waters around Spaded, an island which is {#blank#}9{#/blank#} for diving. |
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A. Make good use of your time in class. B. Plan your time carefully. C. Develop a good attitude towards tests. D. Study regularly. E. Ask the teachers for some good ideas. F. Find a good place to study. |
How to be a better student
Maybe you are a common student. You probably think you will never be a top student. This is not necessary so, however. Anyone can become a better student if he or she wants to. Here's how:
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When you plan your week, you should make a list of things that you have to do. After making this list, you should make a schedule of your time. First set your time for eating, sleeping, dressing, etc. Then decide a good, regular time for studying. Don't forget to set aside enough time for entertainment. A weekly schedule may not solve all your problems, but it will force you to realize what is happening to your time.
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Look around the house for a good study area. Keep this space, which may be a desk or simply a corner of your room, free of everything but study materials. No games, radios, or televisions! When you sit down to study, concentrate on the subject.
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Take advantage of class time to listen to everything the teachers say. Really listening in class means less work later. Taking notes will help you remember what the teacher says.
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When you get home from school, go over your notes, review the important points that your teacher is going to discuss the next day, read that material. This will help you understand the next class. If you do these things regularly, the materials will become more meaningful, and you will remember it longer.
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The purpose of tests is to show what you have learned about a subject. They help you remember your new knowledge. The world won't end if you don't pass a test, so don't be too worried.
There are other methods that might help you with your studying. You will probably discover them after you have tried these,
Improving Listening Skills in the Classroom
Listening is a skill that needs to be learned and used well to be able to succeed in any environment. In the classroom, great listening skills mean the difference between a successful student and one who struggles(挣扎)in school.
Come to class rested.
{#blank#}1{#/blank#}When your body is well taken care of, your mental(精神的)focus will be much better. If you come to class sleepy or tired, it may be impossible for you to keep your eyes open and concentrate(集中)on what the teacher is saying.
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Have everything you need at the start of the class. If you have homework, make sure you are ready to hand it in. Bring out your notebook and pen so you can start taking down notes. Also, try to read your textbooks before coming into class. It will help you understand more easily what your teacher is talking about.
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When you're in the front of the class, you'll have an easier time hearing what the teacher has to say. You won't have a daydream when the teacher is near you.
Take down notes.
Write down what you hear in class. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} It will also make you concentrate more on what is being said so you can properly take notes. Try to concentrate when you are in class so that you are able to get the key points during a lecture.
{#blank#}5{#/blank#} Once you learn techniques(技能) to help you with this skill, you should see an improvement in your listening.
A. Be prepared. B. Sit near the teachers. C. Listening is a skill that is developed little by little. D. This makes it easier to remember what is being discussed. E. Make sure you had a good night's sleep and had a good breakfast. |
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