Nowadays in school life, a lot of students develop a fear of tests. It's not because tests are something to be afraid of. Most students are afraid of tests mainly because they don't always think they are well—prepared and they don't have enough self—confidence. If you follow the advice below, it's not difficult to overcome your fear of tests.

People who know that they are not well—prepared are usually those who fear tests most. However, most students don't know when they are truly prepared for a test. As long as you know that you have studied well and long enough, you have reason to believe that you are well—prepared.

Be confident about yourself. Confidence before a test can bring about two results: either you fail the test and feel as if your confidence was unfounded (毫无根据的) or you could actually do well in the test because of your confidence. Some students find that they experience the first result. However, this is only because those students might not have followed the first advice mentioned above. As long as you have studied well, you will be more confident of your chance to succeed in a test. If you feel as if you have not studied hard enough, then you will not be as confident as you should be.

Ask your teacher in advance (提前) about the material that is going to be covered in the test. In this way, you will know what you should prepare for and you can get confidence in the test. But you have to be brave enough to ask. Most students do not ask unless their teacher gives the information first, so make sure that you ask.

You should know that tests are only telling if you have got the knowledge, not how good or bad your IQ is. So, even if you do badly in one test, you should know that there are other tests to come. As long as you think that there is another tomorrow, you can overcome your fear of a test. However, make sure that you are going to prepare well for the other tests.

Fear can be a problem in the process of achieving success. However, with the right attitude (态度) and preparations, you can overcome your fear of tests by using these suggestions.

People love walking through a giant puzzle. In a corn maze(玉米迷宫), they can follow miles of paths and run into lots of dead ends before they finally find their way out. The corn maze has been growing for almost 30 years. 

Simple corn mazes began appearing in the 1980s. In 1993, the first big corn maze created for the public to enjoy was made in Annville Pennsylvania, by Don Frantz and Adrian Fischer. Then, in a corntield as big as two and a half football fields, Mr. Frantz created "The Amazing Maize Maze"with the help of his family and friends. When it was done, almost two miles of pathways snaked through the cornfield. Since then, thousands of corn mazes have been created around the world.

For many farmers, a corn maze means a boost(激增) of extra income. During the opening weekend, about 6, 000 visitors came to get lost in Mr. Frantz's maze. Charging only $5 per person, he earned almost $32, 000in two weeks.

Brett Herbst is also a maze designer. In 1999 he set a world record for the world's largest corn maze, an image of the solar system with nine planets in it. He now has a business called The Maize, which has designed more than 4, 000 mazes around the world. "Corn mazes help people connectwith their roots, "he says. "People are so far removed from farm life that they are drawn to something real, something organic. "

Today, a great number of people enjoy seeking fun in a corn maze. Mr. Herbst says, "When we see families on the farm having fun, we know that they are making memories that will last a lifetime. "

Everyone gets angry. Many things may make you angry. Maybe your teacher gave you too much homework. Or maybe a friend borrowed your favourite video game and then broke it. You may get angry when something doesn't go your way. Maybe you get mad at yourself when your team loses an important game. Or maybe you fly into a rage(暴怒) when a driver accidentally cuts in front of you. That makes you angry!

You need to know how to deal with(处理)your anger. Here are some things you can do when you feel angry:

Talk to a friend you can trust.

Count to 

10.

Get or give a hug.

Take some exercise.

Draw a picture of your anger.

Play a video game.

Run around the outside of the house five

times as fast as you can.

Sing along with the CD player.

Take out the weeds(杂草) in the garden.

Think good thoughts (maybe about a fun

vacation or your favourite sport).

Take a bike ride, go skating or play basketball — do something active!

Never getting angry is impossible. But when you're angry, you can do something and it can make things better. Don't let anger be the boss of you. Take charge of it!

How to Be an Interesting Person

An interesting person is very popular. And to be an interesting person will help you live an easy life. But how can you become interesting? {#blank#}1{#/blank#}

Try learning new things

An interesting person lives a colorful life. If you take up new work or new hobbies, you will become open-minded, talented and creative. {#blank#}2{#/blank#} So, it is necessary to try learning new things.

Insist on doing sports

Developing a habit of doing sports can help you become interesting. When doing sports such as playing basketball, you will make more friends. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} In this way, you will be an interesting person.

Communicate with different people

{#blank#}4{#/blank#}When you communicate with different people, it will bring you different advantages. Different people share different ideas. They will enlarge your knowledge and enrich your life. They may open up a new world to you. It's helpful to make you become an interesting person.

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Everyone likes talking, but only a few people enjoy listening. In fact, talking too much won't make you attractive. Instead, listening carefully to others will help you become patient and wise.

To become an interesting person, please take action right now!

A. Learn to be a good listener.

B. Try listening to more music.

C. Your life will be more colorful.

D. Here are some ways to help you.

E. It helps you become friendly and confident.

F. So you have to ask people for more support.

G Communication plays an important role in life.

Which season do you like best? For me, I like spring best. It starts in March and e{#blank#}1{#/blank#} in May. In spring, everything turns green. Green trees provide us w{#blank#}2{#/blank#} fresh air. 

When the weather gets w{#blank#}3{#/blank#}, we can go out and take part in many activities. I usually climb a m{#blank#}4{#/blank#} and fly a kite with my parents. What's more, it is a good idea to go on a picnic o{#blank#}5{#/blank#} or twice a month. My parents and I sometimes ride a bike in the park and enjoy the fresh air.

I always have a good time in spring and I hope you can like it too.

China is a nation with a rich culture in handwriting (书法). "Even though the computer is {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (wide) used today, Chinese people should not forget the skill of writing with hands," said a Chinese government officer.

    So far, the computer {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (become) a very useful tool to help people to write. As people use computers more often than before, many people have forgotten how to write Chinese characters (字). People often makes plenty of {#blank#}3{#/blank#} (mistake) in writing.

    The Chinese character test shows that nowadays, many college students' handwriting has got even {#blank#}4{#/blank#}(bad). Many college students do not know how to make words or sentences in Chinese character in the right way. Not only kids but also many adults have met {#blank#}5{#/blank#}same problem. They might be able to tell the general form of a certain character. However, {#blank#}6{#/blank#} you ask them to spell out the character correctly, they can't. On the other hand, they can type out the character on a computer without thinking {#blank#}7{#/blank#}(two).

At present, China is trying its best {#blank#}8{#/blank#}(solve) this problem. With the use of certain technologies, teachers can write their teaching contents (内容) and the students can reply by writing in the nation language teaching course. We can also write letters {#blank#}9{#/blank#} our relatives and friends instead of sending messages. This can help {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (we) practice handwriting. Besides, there are many ways that we can try.