Maybe you are an average (一般的) student. You probably think you will never be a top student. However,
anyone can become better if he or she does his or her best. Here are some tips to help you.
    ★ Plan your time carefully. You should plan your time for things such as eating, sleeping and dressing.
Then make a good, regular time for studying. But don't forget to set enough time for entertainment.
    ★ Keep your study quiet and clean. The study should have a desk, a chair and some study materials, but
no games, no radio and no television! When you sit down to study, you can put your heart into it. Make good
use of your time.
    ★ Listen to everything that the teacher says. Listening carefully in class means less work later. Taking
notes will help you remember what the teacher says.
    ★ After you get home from school, go over your notes. Review the important points. If you know what
your teacher is going to discuss next day, read the material. It will help you study better.
    ★ Develop a good attitude to tests. The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject.
It helps you know what you are not good at. The world will still go on even if you fail in a test, so don't be
too worried.

1. How many tips are mentioned in the passage?

A. Three.
B. Four.
C. Five.
D. Six.

2. What does the underlined word "study" mean in Chinese?

A. 学习
B. 研究
C. 书房
D. 教室

3. Which is a good place for studying?

A. A clean and beautiful place.
B. The place with a computer.
C. The place with a television and a radio.
D. A quiet place with a chair, a desk and some study materials.

4. Which of the following is NOT true?

A. The purpose of a test is to show what you are good at.
B. After class, you should review what you have learned.
C. You should listen to your teacher and take notes carefully in class.
D. When you plan your time, you should think of the time for eating, sleeping and so on.

5. What's the passage mainly about?

A. How to become a better student.
B. How to plan your time.
C. How to study English.
D. How to take notes.

       December 21st is Becky's birthday. When she gets home after school, she sees her parents sitting at
the table. On the table there is a birthday cake with fourteen candles. They say to her, "Happy birthday,
dear! We have a present for you, Becky. Go and look for it in your bedroom."
       Becky runs quickly to her room. On her bed she sees a red box. She thinks that her present must be
in the box. She opens it. There is nothing but a card in it. The girl takes it out and reads, "Dear Becky, I'm your present. My first three letters are the same as in the word 'come'. My last two letters are the same as
in the word 'water'. My middle three letters are in the word 'put'. What am I?"
       Becky thinks hard and soon smiles. Then she goes to the living room and shouts, "Aha, I know what
present it is. Thank you very much, Mum and Dad!But where is it?" Her mother answers, "Look at the
back of the card." Becky turns it over and reads, "Come and look for me in the study."
       Becky hurries to the study. There on the desk she finds her present. What is it? Do you know?

1. How old is Becky? ____.

A. She is eleven years old        
B. She is fourteen years old
C. She is twelve years old        
D. She is thirteen years old

2. Is Becky a student? ____.

A. Yes, she is    
B. No, she isn't    
C. Yes, she isn't    
D. No, she is

3. What's the meaning of the word "study" in the third paragraph?____.

A. 书房    
B. 学习    
C. 研究    
D. 起居室

4. What's the present given by her parents? ____.

A. A box      
B. A bike        
C. Candles        
D. A computer

5. Where is the present? ____.

A. In the living room    
B. In the bedroom  
C. In the study  
D. In the box