the DailyStep audio email lesson service because I noticed that when I started their English
course, my students" speaking and listening skills were much weaker than their reading and
writing skills. In my view, this is because education in school does not focus enough on
communication skills. DailyStep is designed to remedy this situation by offering more practice
in speaking, listening and vocabulary.
I am crazy about the English language and it is a real pleasure for me to see the
development of my students" language skills.
I majored in (以….为专业)law at university and then worked for three years as a
researcher and journalist for Sky television and BBC magazines. I decided to change to
English teaching because of my love of the English language and my wish to move into more
satisfying work.
Then I qualified (取得资格)as an English teacher in 1992. My first teaching job was at
a language school in Covent Garden, London, where I taught examination classes and
Business English . After two years, I moved to the Nippon Club where I taught General
English and Business English courses for 9 years. I also developed a unique course called
British Society & Culture, covering all areas of British life, such as politics, law, e
ducation & music. At the same time, taught Business, Financial& Law English in the financial
centre of London. My students included staff (工作人员)from banks and law firms.
As well as running the DailyStep website, I also provide in-company English speech
training for companies in London. If you have an important speech coming up and would like
some information about how I can help you, please email me at jane@dailystep.com.
B. teaches English communication skills
C. is designed for working people
D. provides English training for free
B. judge
C. improve
D. practise
b. The author taught at a language school in Covent Garden
c. The author worked as a journalist for Sky television
d. The author taught in the Noppon Club.
A. cabd
B. cadb
C. cbad
D. cdab
B. all of the author"s students are adults
C. the author majored in English at university
D. the author knows little about how to make a speech
How to Become a Better Student
Maybe you are an average student.You probably think you will never be a top student.
This is not necessarily so,however.Anyone can become a better student if he or she wants
to.Here is how.
Plan your time carefully.
When planning your week,you should make a list of things that you have to do.After
making the list,you should make a schedule of your time.First arrange your time for eating,
sleeping,dressing,etc..Then decide a good,regular time for studying.Don’t forget to
set aside enough time for entertainment.A weekly schedule may not solve all the problems,
but it will force you to realize what is happening to your time.
Find a good place to study.
Look around the house for a good study area.Keep this place,which may be a desk
or simply a corner of your room,free of everything but study materials.No games,
radios or TV!When you sit down to study,concentrate on the subject.
Make good use of your time in class.
Take advantage of class time to listen to everything the teacher says.Really listening in
class means less work later.Taking class notes will help you remember what the teacher says.
Study regularly.When you get home from schools,go over your notes.Review the
important points that your teacher has mentioned in class.If you know what your teacher is
going to discuss the next day,read the material.This will help you understand the next
class.If you do these things regularly,the material will become more meaningful,and you
will remember it longer.
Develop a good attitude about the tests.The purpose of a test is to show what you
have learned about a subject.They help you to remember your new knowledge.The world
won’t end if you don’t pass a test,so don’t be overly worried.There are other methods that
might help you with your studying.You will probably discover many others after you have
tried these.
B.whatyouhavetodoeveryday
C.enoughtimeforentertainment
D.somethingwillhappenunexpectedly
B.awritingdeskisinthecornerofaroomonly
C.nothingisthereexceptyourstudymaterials
D.itiscomfortabletostay
B.Takeatestasafriendinneedinyourstudy
C.Theworldwillcometoanendunlessyoupassalltests
D.Neverletteststroubleyouinyourstudy
B.Inthewriter"sopinion,therearefivemethodsforyourstudy.
C.Itisnecessarytogooveryournotesathome.
D.Therearemanyothermethodsbesidesthosementioned.
pictures of 10 of Britain"s most popular types of trees.They asked them to name each.Many British
people cannot give the right answers.
One in 20 people questioned could not name any of the Britain"s common trees.Horse chestnut
and oak are very common in Britain.Britons can see them everywhere from parks and gardens to the
countryside and forests.But five per cent of Britons could not name the two trees.
While older people are more likely than younger adults to name Britain"s local trees,the knowledge
is not being passed down.
Over 70% parents say they have never taught their children the names of trees nor asked them
about what they may have learnt at school or elsewhere.
"It is very disappointing to learn that people know very little about British trees," said one of the
researchers.
B.A scientific survey.
C.Parents should teach their children.
D.People know very little about Britain.
B.20
C.100
D.10
A.the 10 types of Britain"s most popular trees can be seen everywhere
B.horse chestnut and oak are two kinds of animals seen everywhere in Britain
C.older people in Britain may know more about the local trees than the younger ones
D.70% of the people questioned can not name the 10 types of Britain"s most popular trees
B.often seen
C.formal
D.local
B.a dictionary
C.a science report
D.a textbook
or Michael Jordan.Science is all around us. it is everywhere. reaching everything that we do.The "we"
in that last statement includes children.Children that understand how science plays a role in our everyday
lives have a wonderful foundation (基础) for success in life.
Children can learn science at any age really.The earlier they start the better.The best way for kids to
learn is through play and repetition.There are wonderful science toys for preschool science activities.With
play being the best way kids learn. it only makes sense then to introduce toys to them that encourage
understanding science.Children love to use their imagination to have fun and to help them understand the
world around them.So play is a wonderful time to be introducing science to them.Think of the games that we used to play:Don"t Spill the Beans. Don"t Break the Ice. the Telephone Game. Lincoln Logs. each of
these games has science behind it.
Children are by nature curious (好奇的) as they feel out the world. trying to make sense of what is
around them.Science feeds that curiosity that they have.It is a hunger that needs to be encouraged and
satisfied.Finding these toys is not as hard as one would think.To make sure that you get good quality toys. visit science toy shops online.These are the best places to find unique (独特的) science toys such as 3D
space projectors. or Hydro Greenhouses.
Help your children appreciate the world around them by understanding the world around them.This
way. they understand how we are all connected together.Children will not only question the world. but
be able to come up with answers to those questions on their own.Science is life.
B. it can help them to make a large amount of money
C. it plays a decisive role in their daily lives
D. it is hepful to their success in the future.
B. Children learn science best through playing.
C. Children learn science using their hands.
D. Parents should encourage their children to study hard.
the games________.
B. that can introduce science to children
C. that most students like to play at school
D. that keep children strong and healthy
B. it is necessary to feed children in time
C. science toys can satisfy children"s curiosity
D. most of the toys online are very cheap
B. scientists
C. children
D. teachers
parents end up admitting that they do it, according to Dr Kenneth Hardy."All parents have favorites, "
he believes.
Hardy said children were often aware of it, too.The kids didn"t hesitate to nod when asked whether
their mother favored one."If you ask two children from the same family which one is the favorite and
both point to themselves, there"s no problem, " he says."If both kids point one way, you know you
have a problem."
"It seems that she doesn"t love me, " Jamie started to say when he was asked if his mother loved
him, and then corrected himself, "She does love me, but she seems to like Chris more." Their mother
said she loved both boys, but sometimes found that Jamie"s complaining could make her dislike him."I
don"t think with Chris I ever have that same feeling."She also said she found Chris more lovely.
Like the other mothers, Dianne Ely said she felt guilty when she realized how much she was favoring
one of her children.She thought it was just not right to treat her children differently.
Like Jamie, Morgan Johnson is aware that__________in her family."They don"t like me that much, "
Morgan said."It doesn"t make me feel angry, but it makes me feel sad, "she added.
But_Hardy_said_parents_should_keep_in_mind_that_each_of_their_children_had_good_and_bad
_qualities.The most important thing, Hardy said, was for parents to admit the favoritism."It"s not a horrible
thing for a parent to look at herself in the mirror and say, "You know what, I do like one more than the
other."I think that"s a good sign, and a good healthy first start."
1. What is the best title for this passage?(Please answer within 8 words.)
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2. Which sentence in the passage can be replaced by the following one?
When we asked the children if their mother favored one over another, they immediately nodded.
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3. Please fill in the blank in Paragraph 5 with proper words.(Please answer within 6 words.)
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4. What do you think of parents favoring one child over another?(Please answer within 30 words.)
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5. Translate the underlined sentence in the last paragraph into Chinese.
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is done during your junior year of high school.There are so many things that need to be done, not only to
make sure you have enough credits (学分) to graduate from high school, but to make sure that you have
what you need all ready to go to college.
[2]Take all your AP (大学预修课程) classes before your senior year, or if you can, make sure you have as many as possible.On the other hand, make sure that you know what is going on with your________________.Students"college searches play a very important part in college study.
[3]Work out where you are going to school, so you can decide if you need a car, or can get a job in the
area, or have to work in the college.This_will_help_you_think_about_how_much_money_you_will_need_
to_save_to_get_you_through_your_first_semester_at_school.
[4]Make sure you know when you can apply (申请) to colleges, and which ones you can apply to now.
You can apply to some schools whenever you feel like, but it is usually easier to apply as early as possible, since they only take a certain number of students per year.
[5]So simply, make sure you have all your bases covered.Also make sure that you are set for college, so
that all you have to do is make sure that you have a great senior year of high school!
1. What"s the passage mainly about?(Please answer within 15 words.)
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
2. Which sentence in the passage is the closest in meaning to the following one?
You must know the proper time when you can apply to colleges and the schools which you can apply to
at present.
________________________________________________________________________
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3. Fill in the blank in Paragraph 2 with proper words.(Please answer within 5 words.)
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4. What is the best way to make your senior year more enjoyable?(Please answer within 20 words.)
________________________________________________________________________
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5. Please translate the underlined part in Paragraph 3 into Chinese.
________________________________________________________________________
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