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  The weather in Britain changes very quickly.One day may be fine and the next day may be wet.The morning may be warm and the evening may be cool.You may go to bed with the stars shinning brightly, and wake up with rain falling heavily.This is what we mean when we say that the weather is very “changeable”.

  In some parts of the world you can be quite sure what the weather is going to be like.You can make your plans for the next day or even for the next week, knowing exactly what sort of weather to expect.It is much more difficult to do this in Britain.It may be fine today and you may arrange to go to the countryside tomorrow.But when tomorrow comes you may find that you have to give it up because it is too wet.Making plans for activities out of door in Britain is therefore rather difficult.

  People talk about the weather more in Britain than in most parts of the world.When two Englishmen are introduced to each other, if they can’t think of anything else to talk about, they talk about the weather.The weather is also considered a safe topic of conversation.If you do not know each other well enough to talk about personal matters, you can at least sound friendly by talking about the weather.When two people meet in the street and they have no time to stop and talk, they will often say something about the weather as they pass, just to show their friendliness.

  As the weather is so changeable, it is of course quite important.It plays a big part in the lives of the British people.It has even been said that it is partly responsible for the character of the people.The British have to change their plans very often according to the weather and this has made them good at dealing with difficulties.But even if you can’t believe this story, you won’t have stayed in Britain long before you believe that the weather is certainly an important part of British life.Every daily newspaper publishes something about the weather.Both the radio and the television give reports on the weather several times each day.

(1)

When the British say that the weather is “changeable”, they mean ________.

[  ]

A.

it is sometimes too wet and sometimes too dry

B.

it often snows for a while and then clears up quickly

C.

the weather can be quite different within days or hours

D.

it rains heavily in the night when the stars shine brightly

(2)

People always talk about the weather because ________.

[  ]

A.

they don’t want to talk about other topics

B.

everyone accepts the topic

C.

it is changeable

D.

everyone knows a lot about the weather

(3)

In Britain, talking about the weather ________.

[  ]

A.

has saved people a lot of time

B.

is sometimes a form of greeting

C.

is a way to strengthen friendly feelings among people

D.

has enable people to know each other well

(4)

When the author says that the weather has made the British good at dealing with difficulties, he ________.

[  ]

A.

knows no one shall believe it

B.

knows some people may not believe it

C.

is quite sure that everyone shall believe it

D.

only wants to be humorous

The words “timetable” and “schedule” make most final year students want to eat their own vomit. Unfortunately, the harsh reality is that final year students must develop a timetable. If you don’t have a schedule or plan for studying, you will have no way of allocating your valuable time when the unexpected arises. A well-thought-out timetable can be a lifesaver. It is up to you to learn how to develop a schedule that meets your needs. Change it if necessary, but most important, follow it . All timetables should be made with the idea that they can be changed. A good one will keep you from wandering off course.

       A good timetable should make every hour count—every class ,social event and other activity you engage in .You must focus on the other “free time” available and how you will use it .Make a weekly schedule and divided each day into one-hour increments. Indicate times for classes, socializing, and work time. Also block off a period for sleeping every day. In the precious hours left over, plan time for study. This gives you a rough road map of the time available. Of course, you can change your schedule as circumstances need.

       The timetable you develop should guide you in how to distribute the available time in the most productive manner. Sticking to your schedule can be tough, but don’t dribble away valuable time. Avoiding study is the easiest thing in the world. It is up to you to follow the schedule you’ve prepared. A good deal of your success in high school and with any future study depends on this simple truth.

       Remember, there is a learning curve. You learn the most in the first 30 minutes of study; after that, it progressively deteriorates. After four or five hours of studying the same material in the same way, you are learning virtually nothing. The solution is to keep switching subjects and study styles.

What is the best title of the passage?

       A. Advantages of starting a timetable   

       B. Keep to it, and you will succeed

       C. Make a schedule, and follow it       

       D. Learn to love your timetable

What does Paragraph 2 talk about?

       A. Tips for making a schedule.    

       B. Significance of a scientific timetable.

       C. Requirements for making a timetable.

       D. Importance of following one’s schedule.

The following are characteristics of a good timetable EXCEPT that     .

       A. it can be changed      B. it is flexible

       C. it is of many periods  D. it can save our time

From this passage, we can learn if we wish to achieve high learning efficiency, we’d better     .

       A. shift subjects and use different methods regularly

       B. devote to the same material continuously

       C. turn to teachers for help if necessary

       D. have a break every thirty minutes

On Keeping a Diary in English
Keeping a diary in English is one of the effective ways to improve our English writing ability.  Compared with other forms of writing, it is  36  and takes less time. It can help us to develop the habit of thinking in English.   37 we stick to this practice, gradually, we'll learn how to express ourselves in English.  In keeping a diary in English, we   38 run up against a lot of difficulties. In the first place, it happens that we have trouble in   39 appropriate words and phrases to give expression to 40 mind. Secondly, there are many idiomatic ways of saying things in Chinese. And it is extremely   41  for us to put them into English properly. Surely, there are some other roadblocks we may come across  42 keeping a diary in English.
As far as I am concerned, my suggestion is that we should always have a(n)   43  and a Chinese-English dictionary within easy   44  . Whenever something beats us, we can put it down in our notebook and then consult our dictionary. We can also  45  to English teachers for help, if necessary. In short, I believe that it is of great use to keep a diary in English for the development of our writing skills.

【小题1】
A.longerB.shorterC.thickerD.better
【小题2】
A.WhetherB.IfC.WhenD.Which
【小题3】
A.mayB.mustC.shouldD.could
【小题4】
A.foundB.findingC.to findD.find
【小题5】
A.usB.weC.ourD.ours
【小题6】
A.easyB.hardC.goodD.bad
【小题7】
A.inB.toC.withD.on
【小题8】
A.penB.backpackC.eraserD.notebook
【小题9】
A.handB.sightC.reachD.ability
【小题10】
A.runB.turnC.flyD.come

 

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       The words “timetable” and  “schedule” make most final year students want to eat their own vomit(呕吐物). Unfortunately, the harsh reality is that final year students must develop a timetable. If you don’t have a schedule or plan for studying ,you will have no way of allocating your valuable time when the unexpected arises. A well-thought-out timetable can be a lifesaver . It is up to you to learn how to develop a schedule that meets your needs .Change it if necessary ,but most important ,follow it . All timetables should be made with the idea that they can be changed. A good one will keep you from wandering off course.

A good timetable should make every hour count—every class ,social event and other activity you engage in .You must focus on the other “free time” available and how you will use it .Make a weekly schedule and divided each day into one-hour increments .Indicate times for classes ,socializing ,and work time. Also block off a period for sleeping every day. In the precious hours left over ,plan time for study .This gives you a rough road map of the time available. Of course ,you can change your schedule as circumstances need.

The timetable you develop should guide you in how to distribute the available time in the most productive manner .Sticking to your schedule can be tough ,but don’t dribble away valuable time. Avoiding study is the easiest thing in the world .It is up to you to follow the schedule you’ve prepared .A good deal of your success in high school and with any future study depends on this simple truth.

Remember ,there is a learning curve. You learn the most in the first 30 minutes of study; after that ,it progressively deteriorates(减弱). After four or five hours of studying the same material in the same way, you are learning virtually nothing. The solution is to keep switching subjects and study styles.

64.What is the best title of the passage?

A.Advantages of starting a timetable         B.Keep to it ,and you will succeed

C.Make a schedule ,and follow it             D.Learn to love your timetable

65.What does Paragraph 2 talk about?

A.Tips for making a schedule.                  B.Significance of a scientific timetable.

C.Requirements for making a timetable.    D.Importance of following one’s schedule.

66.The following are characteristics of a good timetable EXCEPT that    .

A.it can be changed                                 B.it is flexible

C.it is of many periods                            D.it can save our time

67.From this passage ,we can learn if we wish to achieve high learning efficiency, we’d better    .

A.shift subjects and use different methods regularly

B.devote to the same material continuously

C.turn to teachers for help if necessary

D.have a break every thirty minutes

 

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