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河南省八市重点高中联盟2020届高三上学期英语9月“领军考试”试卷
Finding time for yourself
Few people, these days would disagree with the theory that it's vital to take time for yourself. Creating some space for enjoyment and restoration each day or at least every week, is a win-win proposition. It'll make you both happier and more effective in fulfilling your responsibilities at work and home. . Here are some useful suggestions.
Don't wait until it feels right. , so you want to tell yourself that you'll only relax once everything is under control. But since both work and family life generate an infinite number of to-dos, that strategy is doomed (注定要失败的). As time-management writer Laura Vanderkam points out, it's far more useful to learn to tolerate the discomfort of knowing your email inbox is filling up, or that the living room is still a pigsty.
. It's all too easy to fill 'me time' with things you think you should enjoy, above all exercise. If you genuinely love such activities, they're perfect. But if the truth is that you don't, you'll only get angry. , even when the person doing the telling is ourselves. Make sure at least a small part of your week is spent doing something you can honestly say you enjoy for itself.
Pay attention to good feelings. Once you do get some restorative time, borrow a Buddhist technique for making it count: when you realize you're enjoying yourself, spend half a minute consciously paying attention to the feelings of pleasure. .
A. Choose true enjoyment
B. We hate being told what to do
C. Make commitments in advance
D. It's unpleasant to have unfinished tasks bother you
E. So, you'll often find that those feelings increase as a result
F. Making a plan in advance can create the space you need for your own happiness
G. Making sure you actually get a moment to yourself requires a shift in perspective
If you think your vocabulary is weak, a little effort every day over six to nine months can go a long way in improving it. Here are some tips for increasing your vocabulary.
{#blank#}1{#/blank#}. You may be comfortable reading a particular part of the newspaper but make an effort to read different articles on every page. The editorial (社论的) page is highly recommended not only for vocabulary but also for structuring and presenting thoughts.
Make it a habit to read a new book every week. {#blank#}2{#/blank#}. You can consider becoming a member of the local library. Make a list of new words and look up their meanings in the dictionary.
Watch English movies and television shows. It's an interesting way to enrich your vocabulary. {#blank#}3{#/blank#}.
Use vocabulary cards. Vocabulary cards are used by students who are trying to learn many words in a short time. You can make your own cards by writing the word on one side and the meaning on the other side of a piece of paper. {#blank#}4{#/blank#}.
Use the Internet. The Internet is an unlimited resource for reading material.
{#blank#}5{#/blank#}. You will come across plenty of material to read. The Internet will also introduce you to new words. Be sure to look them up in a dictionary.
A. Read the newspaper every day. B. Everyone has his own way of choosing books. C. Vocabulary is important for you to learn English well. D. Pick up a topic you like and search for articles about it. E. Besides, by doing this you can learn the correct pronunciation as well. F. Flash cards are a convenient tool to use to learn new words in your free time. G. It is not surprising that those who read a lot of books develop good vocabulary. |
Going to concerts and live performances is a lot of fun. As a teen, you'll want to prepare for the event far in advance in order to ensure that your concert experience is enjoyable.
Check to make sure that the concert venue(场所) is for all ages.
Some venues, particularly those that serve alcohol, will only allow entry for guests who are over 21 years old. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} If you buy a ticket and get turned away at the door, you likely will not get your money back.
Ask your parents for permission.
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Find a friend to go with.
For your safety, it's best not to attend concerts alone. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} If you're having trouble finding company, consider posting on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram to see if other people in your social network are interested.
Buy tickets.
If the concert is for a popular band, figure out exactly when the tickets go on sale. {#blank#}4{#/blank#}Ticketmaster. com sells tickets for bigger shows, but if you're going to a smaller show, look online at the venue's website for information on how to buy tickets.
Research venue policies and regulations.
Find the venue's web page to get a sense of what to expect, and to avoid any problem on the day of the concert. You should know how early the doors will open. {#blank#}5{#/blank#}
A. Knowing their music is a good idea. B. If you're with friends. choose a landmark near the stage. C. Figure out if you'll be able to bring your own food /water. D. It's best to check in with your parents before you buy tickets. E. Find at least one friend and stick together on the day of the event. F. And buy them as soon as you can to make sure that the show won't sell out. G. It's best to research the venue's age policies before you plan to attend a concert. |
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