Here are reports of three attacks. The three swimmers were attacked by sharks because they didn't obey (遵守) the safety rules for swimmers.

Which rule didn't each of the following swimmers obey?

1.Report 1_: Colin was swimming with two friends

very late at night. He was attacked by a shark and died.

2.Report 2_: Ann was a very good swimmer. She

bought a new bright red swimming suit. She was swimming with some friends when a shark attacked her.

3.Report 3_: Jack was on holiday in Australia. He

cut his foot on the beach. He went swimming the same day and got at­tacked.

提示：假如你叫王平，参加了学校的“有烦恼向谁说？”的调查活动（a survey）。

调查结果：

1．大多数向同学、朋友说（理由：年龄相仿，容易交流和理解）

2．一些向老师、家长说（理由：经验丰富、可以得到帮助）

3．少数自己独立解决（理由：不愿与人交流，难以与人相处）

请你根据中文提示用英语给某报社编辑写一封信（信的开头与结尾已经给出），说明情况并提出你自己的观点。字数80词左右，不必逐句翻译，可适当发挥。

Dear Editor,

I am a Grade 9 student. Recently we have made a survey — “To whom do you go when in trouble?” Here are the results.

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Sincerely yours,

Xia Yu

Could you be a genius like Einstein? A genius needs to learn and think. Reading is a good idea, but it is not enough. Einstein’s advice is to use your brain more. Here are some tips:

l Ask. When you look at new things, ask why they are new or different. Ask more questions. Ask yourself and others. Keep thinking until you find the answers.

l Draw. Einstein thought in pictures. Sometimes, it helps to draw problems and ideas.

l Read. Try to read new things. Read books from different parts of the library. After you read, think about the ideas you have learned. Are they different from what you thought?

l Relax. Many ideas come when you are relaxed. Take some time to relax yourself in the ways like taking a walk in a park, going to a concert or a museum.

l Write. Keep a diary. Write down your questions and ideas. Write down new ideas after you read.

l Share. Einstein used to talk to his friends and explain his ideas. Sometimes, a friend can help you find the answer to a problem.

l Be brave. Do not let other people say your ideas are silly. Explain yourself. Let other people explain why they think you are wrong. Then decide.

1.What can we do to relax ourselves according to the passage?

2.The author suggested we should    if other people say our ideas are silly.

3.Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?

Suppose you work in a big firm and find English very important for your job because you often deal with foreign businessmen. Now you are looking for a place where you can improve your English. Here are some advertisements about English language training from newspapers. You may find the information you need.

1. Mr. White works in the daytime every day and the place he will choose is ______.

    A. Global English Center

    B. Modern Language School

    C. The 21^st Century English Training Center

    D. The International House of English

2. The 21st Century English Training Center is different from the other three. It ______.

    A. has a language lab and computers B. has more experienced teachers

    C. offers morning or afternoon classes  D. requires an entrance exam

3.If you want to attend the course at the International House of English, you’ll pay about

______.

    A. 1,200 yuan       B. 1,600 yuan       C. 1,500 yuan       D. 1,800 yuan

Do you want to be the most popular person in the class? You don ' t need to change your character (性格) ; you just need to improve your personality (人格), the most popular people are trusted (信任) and loved because they stay normal but still have something that makes them different from the rest of us. Here are some pieces of advice on how to become the most popular person in the class.

If you want others to like and respect (尊重) you, you have to start by liking yourself. Do not change yourself in order to please (讨好，取悦) others.

Be helpful to everyone and do it happily. Being nice to people is almost like helping them, too, because by being nice you make others happy.

Be active and have a positive attitude towards life. Develop confidence in yourself.

Stay clean and wear fresh clothes. Do not try to follow fashion to please others.

Respect cannot be bought with big words or money. You have to get it by being honest. It also helps your personal growth. You must be a person that can be trusted to get respect.

1. How can we become popular in our class?

A. To change our character.

B. To trust and love others.

C. To improve our personality.

2. How can you get respect from your classmates according to the passage? A. By being honest.

B. By trusting others.

C. By using money.

3. What does the underlined(下划线的) sentence (句子) show?

A. You should be nice to others.

b. You should be polite when you help others.

C. We can help others just by being nice.

4.What kind of people will be liked by the whole class?

a. positive   b.   confident   c.  good-looking   d.  fashionable   e. helpful

A. a, b, e.      b. b, c, d.       C. a,b, c.

5.What's the best title (标题) for the passage?

A. How to please others.        B. How to be the favorite.

C. How to be trusted by others.