Self reflection means stopping the mad rush of activity and calming yourself and your mind so your brain can evaluate (评价) the input it has already received. Some people prefer to do ______ self reflections mentally, while others keep a diary or written notes of some kind. Whether written or purely mental,the ______ is the same.

School textbooks are often divided into units of study. This can make it ______ for someone who wants to begin the process of self reflection to get started. Watch for the times when you complete a unit of study in any of the ______ you are learning: math, science, art, or any other topic. Sometimes you are reminded that the unit is over ______ there is some kind of test. Use these natural breaks as chances to stop and reflect.

______ a quiet place. This can even be sitting at your desk at school when you finish something early and the other students are ______ working. If you are going to take notes, take out paper or your reflection diary. Write down some ______ on things that you learned in this unit that you did not know before you began. Let your mind ponder (思考) on the notes you have written and make some connections. Next, think about the things that you still wonder about. ______, maybe you learned a new way to solve a math problem, but you’re not sure when to use it. Writing down your questions will help you remember to ______ seeking answers the next time you are exposed(接触) to the same topic.

Self reflection is an essential skill for a successful student. If you have never taken the time to reflect, try it now.

1.A. our B. your C. their D. its

2.A. promise B. profile C. program D. process

3.A. easier B. slower C. busier D. tougher

4.A. questions B. subjects C. certificates D. activities

5.A. instead of B. because C. because of D. than

6.A. Pass B. Lose C. Find D. Refuse

7.A. still B. seldom C. almost D. never

8.A. evidence B. answers C. mistakes D. notes

9.A. On time B. For example C. Right now D. In all

10.A. stop B. decide C. forget D. continue

Ann wanted to play in the city orchestra (管弦乐队), but she was nervous (紧张的). She thought it might be too difficult. The first day she was so nervous, and she could hardly breathe. After a few rehearsals (排练), she could comfortably play along with everyone else. She found that there was no reason to be nervous and began to enjoy herself.

In rehearsals, Ann became friends with Danny. Danny sat next to her and always helped her. Ann often asked him questions about music. Danny’s parents were musicians. They started teaching Danny music when he was only five years old. Ann couldn’t imagine playing the violin at that age.

Ann’s another friend in the orchestra was Marie. After rehearsal, Marie would tell Ann funny stories. Though Marie was much older than Ann, the two became good friends.

The orchestra was rehearsing music for a concert. Ann invited some of her friends at school to come. Though they didn’t understand music, they promised to come. They all liked Ann and wanted to cheer her. Ann’s family also planned to go to the concert. Ann looked forward to the event, and she hoped it would not rain on the night of the concert.

On the night of the concert, Ann was excited. Danny and Marie both told her that the concert would be fun. Ann knew that she would enjoy it. The conductor (指挥) Mike was nervous. Ann was surprised because she knew that he conducted many big concerts all over the world. After the concert was over, the conductor seemed happy. He said the orchestra gave a fine performance.

1.From the first paragraph we can learn that Ann _____.

A. didn’t want to learn music

B. was excited to try new things

C. thought there was no reason to be nervous

D. wasn’t interested in playing in the orchestra

2.Ann made _____ friends in the orchestra.

A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5

3.Some of Ann’s friends promised to come to the concert because _____.

A. they enjoyed the music

B. they wanted to cheer her

C. they wanted to learn to play

D. they wanted to make new friends

4.How did Ann feel on the night of the concert?

A. Excited. B. Tired. C. Nervous. D. Sad.

5.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Ann’s parents were musicians.

B. Marie was two years older than Ann.

C. Danny started playing the piano at age 5.

D. Mike had much experience in conducting concerts

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