Mr.Wu asks some students to write a short composition for the school newsletter. Complete Steven's composition. Use the words from the box and other words you have learned in the unit.

About Steven

My name ⁽¹⁾ 　　　　 Steven. I ⁽²⁾ __________ 12 years old.

My birthday is on 1st October and I was born in Shanghai. I ⁽³⁾ __________ with my family in Beijing. I ⁽⁴⁾__________ a twin sister but I ⁽⁵⁾ __________ any brothers.

I ⁽⁶⁾ __________ slim and I wear ⁽⁷⁾ __________.

I ⁽⁸⁾__________ good at Maths. I ⁽⁹⁾ __________ playing football.

I ⁽¹⁰⁾ __________ football on the ⁽¹¹⁾ __________. I also love computer games.

In the evening. I ⁽¹²⁾__________ my homework. My father⁽¹³⁾

__________newspapers. My mother⁽¹⁴⁾ __________ dinner for us.

My sister ⁽¹⁵⁾ __________ English books every day.

Do you ever feel like you are just running from one activity to another? In school, do you rush from one subject to another?

When things happen so fast, it is easy to get lost of what you are doing or learning. It is important to stop yourself every now and then to think about what you’ve been doing or learning.

Self reflection means slowing down and calming (使平静) yourself, including calming your mind. By being calm and going slowly, you give your brain a chance to think about what it has already received. Some people prefer to do these self reflections only in their mind. Others keep a diary or written notes. Either method works, depending on your own personal learning.

School textbooks are divided into units of study. This makes it easier for someone to begin self reflection. Look for time when you complete a unit of study in the subjects you are learning, such as math, science and art. Sometimes you know the unit is over because there is some kind of test. Use these natural breaks to stop and do self reflection.

Find a quiet place. You can even be sitting at your desk at school when you finish something early and the other students are still working. If you are going to take notes, take out paper or your reflection diary. Write down some notes on the new things that you learned in the unit. Let your mind think about the notes you have written and make some connections.

Next, think about things that you are not sure of. Maybe you learned a new way to work out a math problem, but you’re not sure when to use it. Writing down your questions will help you remember to look for answers the next time you are working with the same topic.

Self reflection is important for a successful student. If you have never taken the time to do self reflection, try it now.

53. We do self reflection to ____.

A. have more activities and subjects

B. make things happen faster and better

C. think about what we have learned

D. let our brain have a good rest

54. What can we learn from the passage?

A. Taking notes is necessary when we do self reflection.

B. It’s a good time to do self refection when we finish a unit.

C. Self reflection should be done after class in the school.

D. It’s easy for us to find answers when we do self reflection.

55. What’s the best title for the passage?

A. Self Reflection in Mind or Taking Notes?

B. Self Reflection Makes You A Better Learner

C. Why Not Try These Steps of Self Reflection?

D. Find A Good Time and Place for Self Reflection

A snowstorm just hit Beijing. Amy is writing in her diary about what happened during the snowstorm. Complete the blanks with the correct words. Use the words you have learned in the unit.

A snowstorm hit Beijing yesterday. Early yesterday at about 1 a.m., I was still awake. The wind was very strong and the (1) s__ __ __ was so heavy. No one was in the streets on such a (2) s__ __ __ __ __night. Suddenly, one of the windows in my flat cracked. I was so frightened that I (3) s __ __ __ __ __ __ __

for help.

It was so (4) w__ __ __ __ __ that I could hear the sound of the strong wind. The wind became weaker at about midnight but the snow did not stop. It was still (5) s__ __ __ __ __ for the whole night.

As you are soon on your way to Eastern Europe, here are a few tips on what you should pack. In general, pack lightly, with only the most basic clothes. People dress casually(随便地) in Eastern Europe, so you don’t need to bring along your smartest clothing.
Batteries: If your camera, flash, or other appliances run on batteries, bring enough supply along. Certain types of batteries don’t exist in Eastern Europe, and those that do often don’t last very long.
Cash: We have found it good to have supply of small-unit U.S. bills($1and $5) to use in hard–currency stores, to buy international train tickets, etc. The hard–currency stores never seem to have the right change.
Electric Current Adapter(转换器): If you bring any appliances, remember that the electricity in Eastern Europe uses 220 volts A.C., not the standard 110 volts of North America. A 110 volts appliance will soon burn out when attached to an unchanged 220-volt plug.
Language Tools: One of Europe’s biggest challenges is communicating with the local people since their languages are so different from our own. To help overcome difficulties, you might buy phrasebooks before you go — you won’t find them once you are in Eastern Europe.
Money Belt: A money belt is especially helpful when you have many documents to carry around ( as you always do in Eastern Europe). The best one we find is made by Eagle Greek Travel Gear, 143 Cedros Ave. (P. O. box 651), Solona Beach, CA 92075 (tel. 619/755 – 9399, or toll free 800/874 – 9925) outside California.
Traveler’s Checks: These are necessary. Bring your traveler’s checks in small to medium unit ($10, $20, or $50) to change a little bit at a time, so as not to be left with a lot of local money. To be on the safe side, be sure to copy down the check numbers in two places, just in case something happens to the checks.
【小题1】How many tips are mentioned in the passage?

完成句子,使改写后的句子完整,并与原句意思相符,注意每空只填一个单词。

1.I knew nothing about it before you told me.

   I _____________ know anything about it ____________ you told me.

2.Unit Two is more difficult than any other unit in this book.

   Unit Two is ____________ ____________ difficult in this book.

3.My mum asked me not to swim in the sea.

My mum asked me to __________ ___________ in the sea.

4.There is no life on the earth without water.

   There is no life on the earth ___________ there is ___________water.

5.We are planning to go to Zhanjiang soon.

   We are _____________ ___________ Zhanjiang soon.