My students often tell me that they do not have “enough time” to do all their schoolwork.

My reply is often a brief “You have as much time as the president.” I usually carry on a bit about there being twenty-four hours in the day for everyone, and suggest that “not enough time ”is not an acceptable explanation of not getting sth done.

Once in graduate school, I tried to justify（证明）myself to one of my professors by saying that I was working hard. His answer to me was, “That’s irrelevant（无关紧要的）.What’s important is the quality of your work..” Since then I have had time to reflect on the “hard worker” dodge（诀窍）,and I have come to some conclusions-----all relevant to the issue of how much time we have.

If you look at the matter analytically, you can identify two parts of the problem: There is, of course, the matter of “time”, which we can think of as fixed. Then there is the issue of “work” during that time, which can vary in intensity（强度）.But, as my professor suggested, it’s not the diligence of the work but the quality of the product that’s important.

That led me to a new idea: the quality of the work. That concept is perhaps best explained by a sign I once saw on the wall in someone’s office: “Don’t work harder, Work smarter.” There’s a lot of sense in that idea.

If you can’t get more time, and few of us can, the only solution is to improve the quality of the work. That means devising（想出）ways of getting more out of the same time than we might otherwise get. That should lead us to an analysis of our work habits. Since “work” for students usually means “homework”, the expression “work habits” should be read as “study habits”.

Then, as a smart student, you will seek to improve those skills that you use in study, chiefly reading an writing .If you learn to read better and write better, there are big benefits that pay off across the board in all your studies.

72．From the passage, we know that the author is probably　　　　　　　 .

73．We can infer from the second paragraph that the students still　　　　　　　 .

74．Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A．The author’s students often make full use of their time to do all their homework

B．The author once tried to tell his or her professor by saying that he or she was wrong

C．Most of people can improve the quality of the work if they can’t get more time

D．You will intend to improve your skills in reading and writing if you are a top student

75．Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?

My students often tell me that they do not have “enough time” to do all their schoolwork.

My reply is often a brief “You have as much time as the president.” I usually carry on a bit about there being twenty-four hours in the day for everyone, and suggest that “not enough time ”is not an acceptable explanation of not getting sth done.

Once in graduate school, I tried to justify（证明）myself to one of my professors by saying that I was working hard. His answer to me was, “That’s irrelevant（无关紧要的）.What’s important is the quality of your work..” Since then I have had time to reflect on the “hard worker” dodge（诀窍）,and I have come to some conclusions-----all relevant to the issue of how much time we have.

If you look at the matter analytically, you can identify two parts of the problem: There is, of course, the matter of “time”, which we can think of as fixed. Then there is the issue of “work” during that time, which can vary in intensity（强度）.But, as my professor suggested, it’s not the diligence of the work but the quality of the product that’s important.

That led me to a new idea: the quality of the work. That concept is perhaps best explained by a sign I once saw on the wall in someone’s office: “Don’t work harder, Work smarter.” There’s a lot of sense in that idea.

If you can’t get more time, and few of us can, the only solution is to improve the quality of the work. That means devising（想出）ways of getting more out of the same time than we might otherwise get. That should lead us to an analysis of our work habits. Since “work” for students usually means “homework”, the expression “work habits” should be read as “study habits”.

Then, as a smart student, you will seek to improve those skills that you use in study, chiefly reading an writing .If you learn to read better and write better, there are big benefits that pay off across the board in all your studies.

72．From the passage, we know that the author is probably　　　　　　　 .

73．We can infer from the second paragraph that the students still　　　　　　　 .

74．Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A．The author’s students often make full use of their time to do all their homework

B．The author once tried to tell his or her professor by saying that he or she was wrong

C．Most of people can improve the quality of the work if they can’t get more time

D．You will intend to improve your skills in reading and writing if you are a top student

75．Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?

Below is a page adapted from an English dictionary

stick  
verb (stuck, stuck )
push sth in
[+adv./prep.] to push sth, usually a sharp object, into sth; to be pushed into sth: [VN] The nurse stuck the needle into my arm. ◆ Don't stick your fingers through the bars of the cage. ◆ [V] I found a nail sticking in the tyre.
attach
[+adv./prep.] to fix sth to sth else, usually with a sticky substance; to become fixed to sth in this way: [VN] He stuck a stamp on the envelope. ◆ We used glue to stick the broken pieces together. ◆ I stuck the photos into an album. ◆ [V] Her wet clothes were sticking to her body. ◆ The glue's useless-the pieces just won't stick.
put
[VN +adv./prep.] (informal) to put sth in a place, especially quickly or carelessly: Stick your bags down there. ◆ He stuck his hands in his pockets and strolled off. ◆ Can you stick this on the noticeboard? ◆ Peter stuck his head around the door and said, 'Coffee, anyone?' ◆ (spoken) Stick 'em up! (= put your hands above your head-I have a gun)
become fixed
[V] ~ (in sth) to become fixed in one position and impossible to move: The key has stuck in the lock. ◆ This drawer keeps sticking.
difficult situation
(BrE, informal) (usually used in negative sentences and questions) to accept a difficult or unpleasant situation or person: [VN] I don't know how you stick that job. ◆ They're always arguing-I can't stick it any longer. ◆ The problem is, my mother can't stick my boyfriend. ◆ [V -ing] John can't stick living with his parents.
become accepted
[V] to become accepted: The police couldn't make the charges stick (= show them to be true). ◆ His friends called him Bart and the name has stuck (= has become the name that everyone calls him).
[V] to not take any more cards
Idioms: stick in your mind (of a memory, an image, etc.) to be remembered for a long time: One of his paintings in particular sticks in my mind.
stick in your throat / craw (informal)
(of words) to be difficult or impossible to say: She wanted to say how sorry she was but the words seemed to stick in her throat.
(of a situation) to be difficult or impossible to accept; to make you angry
stick your neck out (informal) to do or say sth when there is a risk that you may be wrong: I'll stick my neck out and say that Bill is definitely the best candidate for the job.
stick to your guns (informal) to refuse to change your mind about sth even when other people are trying to persuade you that you are wrong
Phrasal Verbs: stick around (informal) to stay in a place, waiting for sth to happen or for sb to arrive: Stick around; we'll need you to help us later.
stick at sth to work in a serious and determined way to achieve sth: If you want to play an instrument well, you've got to stick at it.
stick by sb [no passive] to be loyal to a person and support them, especially in a difficult situation: Her husband was charged with fraud but she stuck by him.
stick by sth [no passive] to do what you promised or planned to do: They stuck by their decision.
stick sth<->down (informal) to write sth somewhere: I think I'll stick my name down on the list.
stick out to be noticeable or easily seen: They wrote the notice in big red letters so that it would stick out.
stick sth<->out (of sth) to be further out than sth else or come through a hole; to push sth further out than sth else or through a hole: His ears stick out. ◆ She stuck her tongue out at me. ◆ Don't stick your arm out of the car window.
stick to sth
to continue doing sth in spite of difficulties: She finds it impossible to stick to a diet.
to continue doing or using sth and not want to change it: He promised to help us and he stuck to his word (= he did as he had promised). ◆ 'Shall we meet on Friday this week?' 'No, let's stick to Saturday.' ◆ She stuck to her story.
stick together (informal) (of people) to stay together and support each other: We were the only British people in the town so we tended to stick together.
stick up to point upwards or be above a surface: The branch was sticking up out of the water.
stick with sb/sth [no passive] (informal)
to stay close to sb so that they can help you: Stick with me and I'll make you a millionaire!
to continue with sth or continue doing sth: They decided to stick with their original plan.
noun
from tree
[C] a thin piece of wood that has fallen or been broken from a tree: We collected dry sticks to start a fire. ◆ The boys were throwing sticks and stones at the dog. ◆ Her arms and legs were like sticks (= very thin).
for walking
[C] (especially BrE) = WALKING STICK: The old lady leant on her stick as she talked.
in sport
[C] a long thin object that is used in some sports to hit or control the ball: a hockey stick
long thin piece
[C] (often in compounds) a long thin piece of sth: a stick of dynamite ◆ carrot sticks ◆ (AmE) a stick of butter
[C] (often in compounds) a thin piece of wood or plastic that you use for a particular purpose: pieces of pineapple on sticks ◆ The men were carrying spades and measuring sticks.
in plane / vehicle
[C] (informal, especially AmE) the control stick of a plane
[C] (informal, especially AmE) a handle used to change the GEARS of a vehicle
for orchestra
[C] a BATON, used by the person who CONDUCTS an orchestra
criticism
[U] (BrE, informal) criticism or harsh words: The referee got a lot of stick from the home fans.
country areas
(the sticks) [pl.] (informal) country areas, a long way from cities: We live out in the sticks.
person
[C] (old-fashioned, BrE, informal) a person: He's not such a bad old stick.

46. When Jimmy says: “Every morning, I have to take the crowded bus to school, which I really can’t stick.”, he may feel ________.

A. worried                      B. curious                            C. annoyed                   D. discouraged

47.  Due to her fashionable dress, the woman stuck out when she was walking in the street. “stuck out” in this sentence means “________”.

A. be noticeable              B. be followed                      C. be admired               D. be envied

48. When I was in trouble, Paul was the only one who _______ to help me.

A. stuck in his throat              B. stuck together                  C. stuck up                   D. stuck his neck out

49. Sally said to me: “Try a peaceful life out in the sticks, and you will experience something totally different.” She means ________.

A. I should go to the woods to enjoy a new life.

B. I should ignore the criticism and enjoy myself.

C. I should go to the remote areas to have a change.

D. I should go out by plane instead of by train to change my feelings.

International Language Center

French& Japanese

Summer Intensive(速成的)

Also commencing(开始)

July 2012

* Mandarin * Cantonese

* Thai * Vietnamese

* Korean * Indonesian

* English

For further details contact:

Admissions & Information

Office 5, Bligh Street, Sth.

Sydney, 2000

Tel: 295 4561

Fax: 235 4714 

    Global Language

    Learning Center

One of The world’s best

  Language Schools Is

    Now In Sydney

Learn A New Language

   In 10-20 Weeks

   Latest Methods

  Full-time Courses

Business, Hospitality

   Or Travel

Phone for Appointment

      938 0977

Do You Want To Learn English    Somewhere Different?

Then come to Perth, the picturesque Capital City of Western Australia, Perth offers you…

* Mediterranean climate

* Lovely Indian Ocean beaches

* Every sport imaginable

* High standards of facilities and staff

Intensive English Courses

Available

* 5 intakes per year

* 10 week modules

* Optional programs

Cost: $2,000 AUD per 10 weeks

    WE PLAN THE PROGRAM

    TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS

For further details, contact:

TAFE International, Level 5, 1 Mill Street, Perth 6000, Western Australia

Telephone: 619 320 3777         French

SUMMER COURSES

Adults Crash Course 9-19 August

Intensive 3 or 4 hrs a day, morning or evening, $250(Beginners and Low Intermediate only)

Adults Normal Course 9 July- 4 September

10 levels from Beginner to Advanced

Once a week, Saturday 9am-1pm

32hrs $278

High School Crash Course 8-15 August

Intensive 3 hrs a day, 1pm-4pm

Years 8 to 12 24hrs $200 Starts Wednesday 8.8 2012

Club Francais

27 Claire St, Sydney,

Phone 227 1746

1.Where can you experience the latest way of teaching languages?

A. International Language Center.

B. TAFE International.

C. Club Francais

D. Global Language Learning Center.

2. The underlined word “picturesque” is closest in meaning to ____.

A. modern

B. traditional

C. beautiful

D. industrial

3.Which of the following is true of Club Francais?

A. Adults Normal Course lasts about eight weeks.

B. Adults Normal Course is intended for beginners.

C. Adults Crash Course can be attended in the afternoon.

D. You should pay $50 an hour if you attend High School Crash Course.

4.In which column of a newspaper can you most probably find this text?

A. News.   B. Knowledge   C. Advertisement   D. Health.

International Language Center

French & Japanese

Summer Intensive (速成的)

Also commencing (开始)

July 2012

* Mandarin * Cantonese * Thai * Vietnamese * Korean * Indonesian * English

For further details contact: Admissions & Information Office 5, Bligh Street, Sth.

Sydney, 2000

Tel: 295 4561   Fax: 2354714                 Global Language Learning Center

One of The World’s best Language Schools Is Now In Sydney

Learn A New Language

In 10-20 Weeks

Latest Methods

Full-time Courses

Business, Hospitality Or Travel

Phone for Appointment 938 0977

Do You Want To Learn English Somewhere Different?

Then come to Perth, the picturesque Capital City of Western Australia, Perth offers you …

* Mediterranean climate

* Lovely Indian Ocean beaches

* Every sport imaginable High standards of facilities and staff

Intensive English Courses Available

* 5 intakes per year

* 10 week modules

* Optional programs

Cost: $2,000 AUD per 10weeks

WE PLAN THE PROGRAM TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS

For further details, contact TAFE International Level 5, 1 Mill Street, Perth 6000, Western Australia

Telephone: 619 320 3777                   French

SUMMER COURSES

Adults Crash Course 9-19 August

Intensive 3 or 4 hrs a day, morning or evening, $250 (Beginners  and  Low Intermediate only)

Adults Normal Course 9 July-4 September

10 levels from Beginner to Advanced

Once a week, Saturday 9am-1pm

32hrs $278

High School Crash Course 8-15 August

Intensive 3 hrs a day, 1pm-4pm

Years 8 to 12    24hrs $200

Starts Wednesday 8.8 2012

Club Francais

27 Claire St, Sydney，

Phone 227 1746

1.Where can you experience the latest way of teaching languages?

A．International Language Center.             B．TAFE International.

C．Club Francais.                          D．Global Language Learning Center.

2.The underlined word “picturesque” is closest in meaning to _____.

A．cultural           B．beautiful          C．traditional         D．industrial

3.Which of the following is true of Club Francais?

A．Adults Normal Course lasts about eight weeks.

B．Adults Normal Course is intended for beginners.

C．Adults Crash Course can be attended in the afternoon.

D．You should pay $50 an hour if you attend High School Crash Course.

4.In which column of a newspaper can you most probably find this text?

A．News.            B．Knowledge.        C．Advertisement.     D．Health.