You surely want to take a good school yearbook photo, for you only get to do it once, and it’s what people remember you by for the whole school year.Learn how to look good and look natural in your yearbook photo with these simple tips.

1.Practice smiling in a mirror.It sounds crazy, but figuring out how to make a natural looking smile for the camera does need a little preparation.Don’t be shy! Just imagine you are in front of a camera —hold your head high, look straight into the mirror and smile.Keep practicing until you find out your most attractive smiling face.

2.Choose your color wisely.In yearbook photos, lots of people look good in darker colors because they draw attention to the face.Generally, white often isn’t the best choice because it can make your skin look a bit gray, especially if you’re pale.Besides, stay away from super(超级的)-bright colors ( bright yellow, bright blue) unless you’re really sure they make you look perfect.

3.Avoid unnecessary details.Busy patterns draw attention to themselves in yearbook photos, not to your face and smile.Save them for your everyday fashion experiments.Besides, have your clothes prepared for the day when the yearbook photo is taken.The last thing you want to do is pick out the perfect thing to wear, only to find that it’s in the laundry.

4.Avoid big changes to your appearance.Big changes may not turn out the way you hope.Leave some time to do your hair, such as combing(梳头) it up right before the yearbook photo is taken.Don’t overdo it, since you want your hair to stay in one place and your face to draw all the attention, but go for the "less is more" approach.

1.The best title of this passage is ______.

A. How to Make Yourself Look Good

B. How to Do When Taking a School Photo

C. How to Get Ready for Your School Photo-taking

D. How to Make a Good School Photo Book

2.A bright yellow shirt is not a good choice for taking photos because _______.

A. it reflects light with the brightness

B. it makes people look gray and pale

C. it draws more attention than the face

D. it suits nobody in front of a camera

3.The underlined part "less is more" in the last paragraph means _______.

A. common hair style is more attractive than the over-done

B. simple hair style makes your face more attractive

C. spending less time on hair makes you look more attractive

D. combing the hair up right costs less time but means more

4.During the preparation for photo-taking ______.

A. a camera is needed

B. clothes should be in the laundry

C. fashion should be perfectly showed

D. big changes are not needed

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Sunglasses are an essential item for everyday use but also for specialized sports and activities.Sunglasses protect the eyes from harmful UV rays(紫外线),which occur even when it is cloudy,which is why wearing sunglasses at all times outside and while driving is an important concept to remember.1. .There are a few ways to go about choosing the best type of sunglasses.

Proper Fit

First of all,you want to pick a pair of sunglasses which fit your face and head region properly.After all,sunglasses that are ill fitting will not adequately protect your eyes from the sun and will be an annoyance to wear.2. .Make sure that they cover the eyes completely and fit on the facial area.

UV Ray Protection

When you’re driving or in sunlight bright enough to make you squint(眯眼),you should wear glasses.They will help you block at least 60 percent of UV rays.You should be aware of the UV ray protection listed on the pair of sunglasses. 3.

Style of Sunglasses

It is also important to consider the style of sunglasses.You want to pick a style which is fashionable and suits your individual tastes the best.You will have your choice of brand name fashion sunglasses,sport sunglasses or those of the general,everyday wear variety. 4.

Reasonable Cost

Most individuals want to purchase sunglasses within a set budget.If you find a pair of sunglasses,you shouldn’t end the shopping trip right then and there.5. .In this way,even if you are shopping with cost in mind,you will be sure to find a pair of sunglasses which not only strike your fancy but suit your wallet as well.

A.The best way to achieve proper fitting sunglasses is to try them on.

B.Make sure the sunglasses cover your eyes and nobody will recognize you.

C.Keeping in mind where you want to wear your sunglasses will help you to pick the right pair.

D.Keeping the level in mind will help you to choose the right pair with eye protection.

E.It is true that sunglasses allow every woman to pretend she is a movie star.

F.When buying sunglasses,you may wonder which suit you best and which are best for your eyes.

G.Shop around to look for sunglasses which are on sale or are simply reasonably priced as they are.

Every Wednesday,I go to Cantata Adult Life Services,a local retirement community in Brookfield,Illinois,US,with my classmates to do community service.

Our visits last about an hour,and we bring 25—30 students every time.We play board games and cards with the elderly while we’re there.

You can watch all the movies and TV shows you want about“life back then”,but nothing compares to talking to the people who were actually there.Just hearing their stories has touched me in a way I never thought possible.

Whether it was talking to 98-year-old“Hurricane Hilda”about her glory days as a roller skater or chatting with Lou about the times she danced with a famous actor,I was completely mesmerized by every single memory the elderly wanted to share with me.Even those who don’t have amazing memories make the experience fulfilling(充实的).I remember visiting Mrs Robinson.She couldn’t recall much about her past,but she told me she’d never forget how kind I was just to listen to her.It made me realize that it’s the little things that make life worth living.

If there’s one thing I’ve realized in my three years of visiting Cantata,it’s that presence——just being there—means more than anything to many of them.And despite how busy our lives are,there’s always time to make someone’s day.

1.Why does the author go to Cantata Adult Life Services regularly?

A.To play board games.

B.To visit the elderly.

C.To watch movies.

D.To share stories.

2.The underlined word“mesmerized”in Paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to“_______”.

A.confused B.annoyed

C.encouraged D.attracted

3.What may be the most important to the elderly according to the author?

A.Staying with them.

B.The special old days.

C.Showing patience.

D.Amazing experiences.

Road rage is commonly seen or often happens in our daily lives. There have been countless stories about this new and scary phenomenon, considered a type of aggressive driving. While drunk driving remains a critical problem, the facts about aggressive driving are surely as disturbing. For instance, last year alone, 41, 907 people died on the highways. Of those deaths, it’s estimated that about two-thirds were caused at last in part by aggressive driving behavior.

Why is this phenomenon occurring more than ever now? Experts have several theories, and all are probably partially correct. One suggestion is sheer overcrowding. In the last decade, the number of cars on the roads has increased by more than 11 percent, and the number of miles driven has increased by 35 percent. However, the number of new road miles has only increased by 1 percent. That means more cars in the same amount of space; and the problem is magnified in urban areas.

Also, people have less time and more things to do. With people working and trying to fit extra chores and activities into the day, stress levels have never been higher. Stress creates anxiety, which leads to short tempers. These factors, when combined in certain stations, can spell Road Rage.

You may think you are the last person who would drive aggressively, but you might be surprised. For instance, have you ever yelled out loud at a lower driver, sounded the born long and hard at another car, or sped up to keep another driver from passing? If you recognize yourself in any of these situations, watch out!

Whether you are getting angry at other drivers, or another driver is visibly upset with you, there are things you can do to avoid any major conflict. If you are easily influenced by road rage, the key is to discharge your emotion in a healthy way. If you are the target of another driver’s rage, do everything possible to get away from the other driver safely, including avoiding eye contact and getting out of their way.

1. Last year on the highways, .

A. approximately two thirds of drivers were killed by road rages

B. road rage remained the No. 1 killer and took 41,907 people’s lives

C. more people were killed by aggressive driving than by drunk driving.

D. drunk driving was a problem more serious than aggressive driving.

2.As a cause of aggressive driving, which of the following is not included?

A. Drivers’ stress and anxiety.

B. Rush hour traffic.

C. Increasing number of cars.

D. Overcrowded roads.

3.Which of the following shows the main idea of the last paragraph?

A. The bad results of road rage

B. How to discharge your emotion properly.

C. The practical ways to escape any fight on roads

D. People easily influenced by road rage

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