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8．Whether you've been in college or you're looking forward to going to university in the future，you and your family likely spend some time worrying about the cost of your college education．（36）F However，that will pay off for years to come．Earning scholarships is a great way to help you．The Financial Aid Office at Illinois State helps students identify scholarship opportunities every day．Here is some advice to help you．
•（37）E
Have you asked your high school or community college financial aid office about scholarships at your school？Many schools have a list of several scholarships right there．（38）D Check with community organizations，banks and credit unions，and large employers who may offer scholarship opportunities in your area．
•Find your"hook"
（39）A．Your unique characteristics can help your scholarship applications stand out．Pay special attention to awards that mention your best qualities，whether that's academic achievements，leadership，community service，or something less common．Think about why a donor wants to assist you in paying for your education．Most scholarship providers want to encourage a particular behavior．Companies may want to attract future employees．
•Develop a routine
Every scholarship is different in terms of when you can apply，what you need to turn in，when the winner is announced，and how the money is given to you．（40）B There isn't a single application or search engine that allows you to find and apply for everything．Visit the website for the Office of Student Financial Aid for lists of scholarship opportunities．Go through the lists to find the ones that match you best and keep track of when you can apply for them．

A．While you're searching，consider what makes you special as a student．
B．Typically，scholarship applications open in the late fall or early spring for the next school year's awards，but that also varies depending on the donors．
C．There is no doubt that college education is a necessary step to get yourselves prepared for the future．
D．Local awards can often be easier to get as the application pools are smaller and less
competitive．
E．Begin in your own backyard．
F．It's no secret that college is one of the biggest investments．
G．Believe in yourselves．

7．Nowadays，many people are too used to quick and entertaining （娱乐的） TV shows to have the ________ to read books that require thinking．（　　）

6．If any stranger like a salesman asks for ________ to enter your home，check out their ID carefully before letting them in．（　　）

5．Why do girls have to play sports？You might say"to get exercise"and you'd be right．To have fun？（36）ABut there's more．In fact，there are at least four more reasons．According to the Women's Sports Foundation，girls who play sports get a lot more than just health．
Girls who play sports do better in school．（37）E But research shows that girls who play sports do better in school than those who don't．Exercise improves learning，memory and concentration，which can give active girls an advantage in the classroom．
Girls who play sports learn teamwork and goal-setting skills．Sports teach valuable life skills．When working with coaches，trainers and teammates to win games and achieve goals，you're learning how to be successful．（38）C
Playing sports builds up self-confidence．Girls who play sports feel better about themselves．Why？（39）G Sports are also a feel-good activity because they help girls get in shape，keep a healthy weight，and make new friends．
Exercise cuts the pressure．Playing sports can reduce stress and help girls feel a little happier．How？（40）F Friends are another mood-lifter．And being on a team creates tight bonds between friends．It's good to know your teammates will support you-both on and off the field!

A．That's true，too．
B．What do you picture when you think of girls playing sports？
C．Those skills will serve you well at work and in family life．
D．An energetic girl can bring more fun to the people around her．
E．You might think that sports will take up some of your study time．
F．The brain chemicals released during exercise improve a person's mood．
G．It builds confidence when you know you can practice，improve and achieve your goals．

4．Tricks to Learn from Super Sleepers
Do you want to sleep soundly each night and wake up energized the next day？Here's a peek at some smart，surprising habits of great sleepers．
Exercise early．
Morning fitness class or gym time before work？Go ahead，give it a try．（36）F While experts aren't exactly sure why，it could have something to do with morning exercise's ability to help regulate the secretion（分泌物） of certain hormones involved in blood pressure management，which may lead to better sleep．
Eat light at night．
Desiring a midnight snack？If your stomach starts rumbling（发出咕噜声） before bed，try reaching for good-for-you foods that actually promote sleep，like walnuts，tart cherries，or Greek yogurt instead．（37）D Eating too much of anything within a few hours of going to bed could suppress（抑制） your body's ability to produce sleep-promoting melatonin．
Power down at night．
Smart phones，tablets，and laptops let you do everything from shopping to watching movies to working in bed．What they don't let you do？Fall asleep．（38）G In addition to reducing your blue light exposure，you'll probably feel less stressed，which in itself can help you sleep better．
Keep their rooms chilly．
（39）A But being too warm can make it harder to have quality sleep，say experts at the National Sleep Foundation．Instead，they recommend keeping your bedroom at around 20℃，which research suggests is the most suitable temperature for great sleep．
（40）C
Consistency is key to healthy sleep．Though it's tempting to stay up late，then get up early for work and sleep in on the weekend，doing so can cause damage to your body's internal clock．Over time，that can make it harder to fall asleep，not to mention making it more unpleasant to wake up in the morning．

A．The idea of a comfortable bedroom and piles of soft，fuzzy blankets is very appealing．
B．Find ways to cope with stress．
C．Go to bed at the same time every night．
D．Still，try not to go overboard even with healthy stuff．
E．You don't have to give up alcohol altogether in the name of better sleep．
F．Working out in the morning could lead to better sleep than afternoon or evening sweat sessions．
G．Put your devices away at night-ideally，two to three hours before you plan to go to sleep．

3．The reason _______ he explained for his being late was ________ his alarm clock didn't work．（　　）

that； because

for which； that

2．It was in the lab______ was taken charge of by Professor Black_______ they did he expeiment．（　　）

1．"We see lots of adults being diagnosed as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder （ADHD）（多动症） around age 38，"says Timothy Widens，MD，an professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School．"That's right around the time people start doing more-tasks，juggling jobs，families，a home，and other personal duties，"he says．
But not everyone who slacks on work or forgets appointments has ADHD； there are plenty of other reasons you may be losing attentions．Here are five things that could be sucking your attention span dry．
1．Technology overload
Your computer，cell phone，and iPod all compete for your attention-no wonder you're distracted（心烦意乱）!To a certain point，your brain can act as secretary，keeping you organized and helping with time management．But the more tasks you try to do，the harder it is for you to stay focused on any single task，research shows．Learning basic organizational skills，like writing down responsibilities and maintaining a day planner，can help reduce these problems．So take a break from constant television，Internet，and email floods
2．Lack of sleep
If you're missing out on enough shut-eye-most likely seven to eight hours a night-you're probably easy-angry，dealing with mind fog，and have difficulty addressing daily tasks．That's a normal reaction，says Dr．Widens．
3．Poor job satisfaction
Sure，everyone's unhappy at work from time to time-maybe your customer presentation failed or your boss gave you a poor performance review．And if a disorganized working environment or a boring project make it difficult to focus，that's completely normal．But if you find that you often can't complete projects，you probably need medical attention，or a new job．
4．Too much stress
Stress takes side affects on concentration．Researchers at the University of Madison found that the relaxation technique can add to your ability to focus on your mind．Another study，from researchers at UCLA，suggests that in adults with ADHD，meditation improves attention and eases symptoms of anxiety and depression．
5．Too little exercise
Mounting evidence suggests that regular exercise can keep your mind sharp and increase learning and memory ability．It's even more important in adults with ADHD．"My patients who exercise all report that they see improvement in attention，"says Dr．Widens．Working up a sweat can also help you burn off the extra energy that causes you to feel uncomfortable，and it can help you sleep better at night．
Hopefully after you understand these helpful methods，you become more attentive on what you are doing．

Reasons that You Lose （71）Attentions
Passage outline	Supporting details
The （72）purpose/aimof the passage	To tell us we can improve our concentration by following the five things．
Technology overload	Your computer，cell phone，and iPod all compete for your attention-no wonder you're distracted!So （73）tear/keep/stayyourself away from constant television，Internet，and email inundation-just for a break．
Lack of sleep	If you're missing out on enough shut-eye，you are （74）likely to be easy-angry，dealing with mind fog，and have difficulty solving daily tasks．
Poor job （75）satisfaction	Everyone's unhappy at work from time to time．When （76）working in a disorganized environment or on a boring project，you find it difficult for you to complete projects．
Too much stress	Stress takes side effects on concentration．Relaxing yourself can （77）increase your ability to focus on your mind．
Too little exercise	Mounting evidence suggests that regular exercise can keep your mind sharp and increase learning and memory（78）ability．
（79）Conclusion	After （80）understanding/knowing/learningthese helpful methods，you are wished to be more attentive on what you are doing．

20．China is one of the developing countries _______the third world．（　　）

is belonging to

19．-Did you like your trip to Xi'an during the summer vacation？
-_______．It was too hot and there was too much traffic．（　　）

	A．	Not a little		B．	Don't mention it
	C．	Not really		D．	Not exactly

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