The UK has a well-respected higher education system and some of the top universities and research institutions in the world. But to those who are new to it all, sometimes it can be confusing.

October is usually the busiest month in the college calendar. Universities have something called Freshers’ Week for their newcomers. It’s a great opportunity to make new friends, join lots of clubs and settle into university life.

However, having just left the comfort of home and all your friends behind, the prospect (前景) of meeting lots of strangers in big halls can be nerve-wracking (令人焦虑不安的). Where do you start? Who should you make friends with? Which clubs should you join?

Luckily, there will be thousands of others in the same boat as you worrying about starting their university social life on the right foot. So just take it all in slowly. Don’t rush into anything that you’ll regret for the next three years.

Here are some top advice from past students on how to survive Freshers’ Week:

● Learn rules. Make sure you know British social etiquette (礼节). Have a few wine glasses and snacks handy for your housemates and friends.

● Be kind. Sometimes cups of tea or even slices of toast can give you a head start in making friends.

● Be sociable. The more active you are, the more likely you’ll be to meet new people than if you’re someone who never leaves his room.

● Bring a doorstop. Keep your door open when you’re in and that sends positive messages to your neighbors that you’re friendly.

So with a bit of clever planning and effort, Freshers’ Week can give you a great start to your university life and soon you’ll be passing on your experience to next year’s freshers.

1.We can learn from the passage that ______.

A. Freshers’ Week usually comes in September in UK

B. all the students are required to join certain clubs in UK

C. many freshers are worried about how to fit university life

D. most of the students in the UK spend three years in universities

2.Why does the author suggest having wine glasses and snacks handy?

A. To pass the busy university life.

B. To help make friends with other freshers.

C. To show yourself a drinker as others.

D. To enjoy the time in a happy way.

3.The main purpose of the passage is to _______.

A. tell the newcomers how to make a new start in universities

B. introduce something about higher education system of the UK

C. inform the freshers of British social etiquette

D. advise the freshmen how to behave well in the beginning

 

Some British and American people like to invite friends for a meal at home. You should not be upset if your English friends don't invite you home. It doesn't mean they don't like you! Dinner parties usually start between 7 and 8 p.m., And end at about 11. Ask your hosts what time you should arrive. It's polite to bring flowers, chocolates or a bottle of wine as gift. Usually the evening starts with drinks and snacks. Do you want to be extra polite? Say how much you like the room, or the pictures on the wall. But remember---- it's not polite to ask how much things cost. In many families, the husband sits at one end of the table and the wife sits at the other end. They eat with their guests.

You'll probably start meal with soup or something small, and then you have meat of fish with vegetables, and then desert, followed by coffee. It's polite to finish everything on your plate and have more if you want it. Did you enjoy the evening? Call your host and hostess the next day, or write them a short "thank you" letter. British and American people like to say "thank you, thank you, thank you" all the time!

1.You're not invited to the evening by a friend, which              .

A.means you are not welcome f or some bad manners

B.means he or she doesn't like you for some unknown reasons

C.means you should pay more visits to them and bring more gifts

D.doesn't mean he or she doesn't like you

2.You should never              .

A.say you like the host's house very much

B.ask the host the price of the things in the house

C.have drinks and some snacks before the evening

D.sit beside the host or hostess when having dinner

3.As a guest, you should finish everything to show              .

A.you are healthy                         B.you rea lly like the food

C.you like cooking                        D.you have a good appetite.(胃口)

 

Here are six steps to better studying.

Pay attention in class

Do you have trouble paying attention in class? Are you sitting next to a loud person? Tell your teacher or parents about any problem that is preventing you from paying attention.

Take good notes

Write down facts that your teacher mentions or writes on the board. Try to use good handwriting so you can read your notes later. It’s a good idea to keep your notes organized by subject.

Plan ahead for tests and projects

Waiting until Thursday night to study for Friday’s test will make it hard to do your best. One of the best ways to make sure that doesn’t happen is to plan ahead. Write down your test dates. You can then plan how much to do after school each day, and how much time to spend on each topic.

Break it up

Ask for help

You can’t study effectively if you don’t understand the material. Be sure to ask your teacher for help. If you’re at home when the confusion occurs, your morn or dad might be able to help.

Sleep tight

So the test is tomorrow and you’ve followed your study plan—but suddenly you can’t remember anything! Don’t panic. Your brain needs time to digest all the information you’ve given it. Try to get a good night’s sleep and you’ll be surprised by what comes back to you in the morning.

1.We know from the passage that a loud person is       .

A.a student who always answers questions loudly in class

B.someone who likes to talk with others in a loud voice

C.a student who likes speaking with others in class

D.a person who makes a lot of noise in public places

2.According to the author, which of the following is an effective studying method?

A.Don’t try to review everything you have learned in one go.

B.Try to review what you’ve learned in one go.

C.To read all your notes the night before the test.

D.Try to remember everything on the first try.

3.If you don’t understand what you have learnt, you can       .

A.read your notes over and over again

B.turn to people around you for help

C.put aside the material for later review

D.ask your teacher to explain it the next day

4.By saying “Sleep tight”, what does the author mean?

A.Sleep again after waking up.               B.Sleep holding your breath deep.

C.Get a good night’s sleep.                 D.Go to sleep early every night.

 

After the quake hit northeast Japan on March 11, many moving stories that I saw with my own eyes happened around me.

I had to walk home since all the  21  had stopped after the earthquake. On my way home I 22  an old lady at a bakery shop who was giving out free bread, which made my heart  23 . A man was holding a sign that said, “Please use our 24 .” He was 25  his house for people to go to the restroom.

My friend wanted to  26  others. He stood in the cold with a sign “If you’re okay with a motorcycle, I will  27  you to your house.” And then I saw him take one gentleman home, all the way to a faraway place! 

The next day I drove to  28  my car with gas. There is a lack (缺乏) of 29  now and many gasoline stations are either closed or have very  30  lines. I got  31 , since I was behind 15 cars. Finally, when it was my 32 , the man smiled and said, “ 33  this situation, we are only giving $30 worth gas per person. Is that all right?” “ 34 . I’m just glad that we are all able to  35 ,” I said. His smile gave me so much comfort.

I saw a man at the evacuation (疏散) center 36  when people brought food to him. It was the first time in three days that food was brought to their center. However, after he wiped the tears, his next 37  surprised me. “I am very 38  that we are provided with food. But people in the city next to us haven’t  39  any food at all. Please go to that center as well.” And when hearing that, I realized there is a bright future on the other side of this  40 .

1.                A.rescue         B.life            C.traffic    D.business

 

2.                A.missed         B.caught          C.noticed   D.heard

 

3.                A.kind           B.soft            C.broken   D.warm

 

4.                A.toilet          B.hotel           C.hospital   D.house

 

5.                A.selling          B.opening        C.repairing  D.building

 

6.                A.encourage      B.change         C.save D.help

 

7.                A.drive          B.follow          C.lead D.send

 

8.                A.start           B.fill             C.check    D.wash

 

9.                A.information      B.gas            C.food D.salt

 

10.               A.direct          B.fine           C.long  D.thin

 

11.               A.worried        B.lucky          C.sad   D.angry

 

12.               A.time           B.turn           C.duty  D.decision

 

13.               A.Except for      B.Together with    C.Because of D.Instead of

 

14.               A.Not at all        B.Of course       C.No way    D.Never mind

 

15.               A.share          B.offer           C.learn D.choose

 

16.               A.singing         B.eating          C.smiling    D.crying

 

17.               A.words          B.roles           C.ways  D.promises

 

18.               A.sure           B.grateful        C.surprised  D.proud

 

19.               A.bought         B.wasted         C.prepared  D.received

 

20.               A.disaster        B.chance         C.center    D.city

 

 

阅读下面短文并回答问题(请注意问题后的词数要求 )

[1] You can never get to peace and security without first knowing all of the good things in your life. So you need to learn how to appreciate your life and here are some simple steps you can take to achieve this goal.

Work hard to have an attitude of gratitude.

[2] As you learn to appreciate the small things in your life, you’ll find a sense of happiness. You’ll also find it easier to appreciate the big things in your life, which will help you appreciate your life as a whole.

[3] To begin with, find five things to be grateful for each day. Call this your “Gratitude List,” and write it down before bedtime. At first,      to find even just five things to be grateful for. That’s okay. You won’t learn how to appreciate your life over night, just like you didn’t become dissatisfied over night either. List small things, and go from there. The longer you keep a “Gratitude List,” the easier it will be to find things to put on it. Soon you’ll be able to list more things than you thought!

Learn to appreciate others.

[4] Take note when someone does something nice for you. If anyone does a job that’s normally yours, stop and thank them sincerely. Value the moment, and look for other opportunities to find the good in others. This will help you appreciate the people around you, who are also part of your life.

Appreciate yourself.

[5] This can be extremely hard, especially with all the criticism we hear from others. Appreciation also includes respect and you can’t appreciate or truly enjoy your life if you don’t respect yourself . So, think of one small thing you can appreciate about yourself every day, and take the time to really enjoy it. Be thankful for it, and know you’re learning how to really appreciate your life.

[6] It takes 30 fays of doing something before it becomes a habit. But after this, keeping a “Gratitude List,” appreciating others, and admiring yourself will become second nature to you. In no time, you’ll realize you know how to appreciate your life.

1.What is the main idea of the text?(no more than 10 words)

                                                                           

2.Complete the following statement with words from Paragraph 2.(no more than 5 words)

                                                                           

3.How can we learn to appreciate others around us?(no more than 10 words)

                                                                           

4.Fill in the blank in Paragraph 3 with proper words.(no more than 4 words)

                                                                           

5.What does the word “it”(Line 4, Paragraph 5 ) probably refer to?(no more than 4 words)

                                                                           

 

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