题型:单词拼写(语篇) 题类: 难易度:普通
【名师面对面】中考英语必备词汇通关训练 第二关 S
Many people love reading. Some successful people will (建议) you reading because they think you can learn (某些事) new and have a (强大的) (精神) by reading books. Recent (研究) have (表明) there are (几个) hidden benefits to reading regularly.
The physical benefits of reading include strengthened(加强) brain connections and reduced (紧张) levels. (科学家) have discovered that many different areas of the brain are at work when (有的人) gets involved in a story (故事). This brain activity (有时) can continue for many days. In fact, (花费) 30 minutes reading every day can lower one's blood pressure and heart rate.
On top of that, reading books is one of the (最简单的) ways to improve our vocabularies and understanding of others. When we read a book, we are improving our language (技巧). Reading can also (塑造) our thinking about the world. This helps us to develop the ability to understand and (满足) the needs of someone else. Even though reading is a (单独的) individual(个人的) activity, it can actually improve our (社会的) skills, such as talking with strangers or dealing with different (情况).
(有些) people believe that reading books can also make us more(特别的) and (更聪明的). When we meet a new person, we often talk about (相似的) interests, like books, movies, and (运动). It is(认为) that people feel more interested in those who read because it is a (信号) of intelligence(智力). Nowadays, readers can make exciting connections through a(分享的) interest in books on the platforms. So you will not alone.
You're chatting with a friend and want to suggest a good book. All of a sudden, you can't remember the title! The harder you try to remember, . the more it eludes (使不记得) you. We've all been there, and everyone knows how hard it is to remember all the information in your head. {#blank#}1{#/blank#}
● Repeat important information out loud. {#blank#}2{#/blank#} When you repeat something out loud, you aren't technically memorizing it. You're actually creating a pattern (方式) and sound that will make the information easier to remember in the future.
● {#blank#}3{#/blank#} Turn the TV off while you study and put down the phone while you're driving. When you do different activities at the same time, your attention is divided, which will make it hard to process (处理) the information necessary to remember what you're doing.
● Take notes and write things down. Taking notes will help you memorize the information, even if you never look at your notes again! {#blank#}4{#/blank#} So you'd better use pens and paper if you really want to remember your friend's birthday or an important meeting.
● Take a short walk. Studies show that taking a walk will increase your memory. If you're trying to remember something, spend a few minutes walking around your neighborhood to see if it helps. {#blank#}5{#/blank#}At best, you'll remember the name of that life-changing book from primary school!
A. Pay attention to one thing at a time. B. Remember to find a good neighborhood. C. Never watch TV or use mobile phone too much. D. At worst, you'll get some exercise and relax a little. E. Say that address, phone number, or date over and over again. F. Luckily, there are some things you can do to improve your memory. G. Research shows that it's hard to achieve the same result by writing on your phone. |
Who | Where | How | How long | How far |
Bob | from home to school | by bike | 20 minutes | 3km |
Dad | from home to office | by car | 15 minutes | 5km |
Mom | from home to office | by bus | 30 minutes | 3.5km |
It's easy to tell someone good news, but what about bad news? Are there any good ways to give bad news without making people too upset? {#blank#}1{#/blank#}.
● Say something good
Try to start the conversation with something good so that what you say is not all bad. For example, "I know you play soccer very well, but we only need one teammate." Or you may end the conversation with a promise. "{#blank#}2{#/blank#}."
●{#blank#}3{#/blank#}
Use words to introduce what you're going to say, like "I'm really sorry, but..." "I'm afraid I've got some bad news." This gives the listener time to prepare for what you will say.
● Try to give reason
{#blank#}4{#/blank#}. Try to explain the decision: if you have to cancel a trip with friends, can you explain why?
● Use a soft friendly voice
If you're giving someone bad news, try to use a soft friendly voice to make you sound kind. {#blank#}5{#/blank#}, like "I'm really sorry. I know this must be disappointing."
A. Say things to show you understand B. People like to know why things go wrong C. The following ways might help D. Prepare your listener for the news E. I'm sure you will join us in the next game |
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