题目内容
What should you take in with you when you take an exam? Pen, pencil, eraser, ruler..., and don’t forget a bottle of water!
According to a study at the British Psychological (心理学的) Society Annual Conference held in London, if students bring water into exams, they may improve their grades by up to 10 percent.
Scientists at the University of East London and the University of Westminster, UK, did a study on 447 students. Only 25 percent of them brought something to drink to the exam hall.
Scientists then compared their exam results with their normal schoolwork grades. They found that all those who had brought drinks with them got better grades by 2 to 10 percent.
It is unclear why drinking water improves exam results. But scientists say having enough water in our bodies could have a helpful influence on our brains. Drinking water may also cut down on anxiety(焦虑) , according to Chris Pawson, PhD, of the University of East London.
"Whatever the explanation, it is clear that students should try hard to stay hydrated(含水的)with water during exams," he said.
So next time, when you are going to have a big exam, try bringing a bottle of water with you. Who knows - it may help you pass the exam!
1.If the students bring water into exams, their grades may be improved at most.
A. by 2% B. by 8%
C. by 10% D. by 25%
2.The underlined phrase "cut down on" probably means .
A.增加 B.带走 C减少 D.改变
3.According to the passage, how does water help students in exams?
A. It is good for their brains.
B. It makes students smarter.
C. It helps students feel full.
D. It makes students feel nervous.
4.You probably read the article from a .
A. sports magazine B. textbook
C. travel guide D. newspaper
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It’s always said that reading is good for teenagers. Have you ever really thought why that’s true? Here are some advantages of reading.
Improving language skills.
Reading can help you study grammar, vocabulary and so on. It’s very helpful for you to build up the knowledge of the language. Besides, the more you read, the more quickly you’ll find the information you want in the books.
Providing fun and relaxation.
Reading books takes you to a new world where you can forget tiredness and fear. You can give a new ending to the story, or even imagine you’re the main character of the story. That will give you much relaxation and improve your imagination.
Improving computer skills.
Reading through the computer is becoming more and more popular. You can find any kind of information on the Internet. Surfing the Internet can help you develop computer skills that you’ll need at school and in the future life.
Knowing the outside world.
Books can tell you about people from other parts of the world. Through books, you can learn what happened in the past and what is happening around the world.
Increasing social skills.
Books are good teachers, so reading good books can teach you how to be confident and how to deal with bad situations. It’s easier for you to find your ways.
Title: Advantages of _1.__
Improving language skills. | ● Helping you learn _2.__, vocabulary and so on. ● Helping you build up the __3.__ of the language. |
Providing __4._and relaxation. | ●Taking you to a new world where you can forget tiredness and fear. ●Making you _5.__ and imaginative. |
Improving computer skills. | Helping you develop __6.__ skills. |
Knowing The outside world. | ●Helping you learn about __7.__ and the current（当前的） world. ●Increasing your knowledge. |
Increasing social skills. | ●Teaching you how to be __8.__ and how to __9.__ with problems. ● Making you _10.__up with ways to solve problems easily. |