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Nowadays in school life，a lot of students develop a fear of tests. It‘s not because tests are something to be afraid of. Most students are afraid of tests mainly because they don‘t have enough self-confidence and they don‘t always think they are well prepared. If you follow the tips below, it‘s not difficult to overcome(克服)your fear of tests.
People who know that they are not well-prepared are usually those who fear test most. However, most students don‘t know when they are truly prepared for a test. As long as（只要） you know that you have studied well and long enough, you have reason to believe that you are well-prepared.
Be confident about yourself. Confidence before a test can bring about two things: either you fail the test and feel as if your confidence was unfounded(毫无根据)or you could actually do well in the test because of your confidence. Some students find that they experience the first result. However, this is only because those students might not have followed the first tip mentioned above. As long as you have studied well, you will be more confident of your chance to succeed in a test. If you feel as if you have not studied hard enough, then you will not be as confident as you should be.
Ask your teacher in advance（提前）about the material that is going to be covered in the test. In this way, you will know what you should prepare for and you can get confidence in the test. But you have to be brave enough to ask. Most students do not ask unless their teacher gives the information first, so make sure that you ask.
You should know that tests are only telling if you have got the knowledge, not how good or bad your IQ is. So, even if you do badly in one test, you should know that there are other tests to come. As long as you think that there is another tomorrow, you can overcome your fear of a test. However, make sure that you are going to prepare well for the other tests.
Fear can be a problem in the process of achieving success. However, with the right attitude(态度) and preparations, you can overcome your fear of tests by using these tips.
Title: 62 to overcome your fear of tests
You should make good preparations 63 Prepare well If you have studied well and long enough, you would be 64 that you are well-prepared. 第 31 页 共 31 页
Confidence before a test can have two 66 ●You could fail the test and feel as if your confidence Be 65 was unfounded. ●Your confidence could lead to your 67 in the test. Confidence comes from 68 hard enough. Ask your teacher You can ask your teacher what material the test will 69 . Keep in mind that tests just 70 your knowledge and don‘t lose heart because of one test failure. Right attitude and 71 are the key factors（因素） in overcoming your fear of tests. Hold a positive attitude Conclusion 62.How/Ways 63.Tips/Advice 64.sure 65.confident 66. things/results 67.success 68.studying 69.cover 70. measure/test 71. preparations
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Many of us don't pay much attention to the importance of eye care. It is said that if you take care of your body, then you can surely be healthy. That is why our eyes should be given a lot of care. Natural eye care should be put in a number one place.
There are several causes leading to poor eyesight like not enough food, genes(基因) and aging(变老). Televisions, computers and reading are also the causes of having poor eyesight. If you work in front of the computer, it is best to take a break every oncein a while. Something dirty can cause redness and they will make you feel uncomfortable. It is bad for your eyes, too. If this happens, you‘d better clean your eyes with cold water. You must also try your best to protect your eyes from harmful things. For example, sunglasses are not just for fashion but they can also serve as a great way to protect your eyesight from UV rays.
Eating healthy foods will do good to your eyesight. Remember that vitamins A, C and E are good for eyes. Try to eat food groups that have these vitamins. And you should do eye exercises because exercise protects your eyesight, too. If a person exercises regularly and eats the right kind of food, his eyes will stay in good condition for a long time.
All above are natural ways of eye care that help us keep healthy eyes. In a word, eye care is very important, no matter how old a person is. Problems
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Causes ◆ Not enough food, genes and aging can 57poor eyesight. Solutions ◆ Eating healthy foods which are 58 in vitamins A, C and E will do good to our eyesight. ◆ Do eye exercises 60. ◆ Televisions and computers are the ◆ It‘s best to take a break now and then. causes of poor eyesight as 59 as reading. ◆ Something dirty can make your eyes 61 and they will make you feel uncomfortable. ◆ UV rays can do 63 to our eyes. Conclusions ◆You‘d better wear 64 to protect your eyesight from UV rays. ◆ Clean your eyes by 62 cold water. All in all, it‘s very important for us to 65 for our eyes. 56.no, little 57.cause 58.rich 59.well 60.regularly / more / often 61.red 62.using 63.harm 64.sunglasses 65.care
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Literature is a word used to describe written as well as spoken material. Generally speaking, it is often used to describe anything from creative imagination, including works of poetry, drama and fiction. Then why read literature, since it is often imaginary and seems unconnected with real life?
A lot of us read literature for enjoyment and relaxation. It‘s always pleasant to read some interesting books in our spare time. In a modern life full of stress, it is our common wish to read some imaginary works and look for relaxation from the stress in life.
Reading literature is more than fun; it also allows us to get knowledge. As a general rule, literature represents a language of a people, and it often gives us an insight(洞察力) into the traditions, attitudes and values of the age in which it was written.
Sometimes literature can even offer us new, creative ways to have a better understanding of the world. It introduces us to new worlds of experiences. We enjoy the comedy and the tragedy of poems, stories and plays; and we may even grow through our literary journey with books. At last we may discover meaning in literature by looking at what the writer says and how he or she says it. In some ways, we explore the human condition and analyze(分析) the way they think and feel the way they feel. Literature helps us think clearly and encourages us to open minds.
So we can certainly say literature is of great importance to us. Why not get going with one poem, drama
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or fiction at once?
Topic Explanation Types 56 should we read literature? It describes anything by using 57 . 58 , drama and fiction ◇ To get enjoyment and relaxation to 60 stress in life away from us. ◇ To get 61 to make us learn about traditions, attitudes and 59 to values of the age in which it was written. read literature ◇ To offer people ways to 62 the world better, to enjoy literary works, to grow through the literary journey, to discover meaning in literature, and even explore 63 humans think and feel. ◇ To help us think in a 64 way and make us open our minds. Suggestion Reading literature is very 65 to us. 56. Why 57. imagination 58. Poetry 59. Reasons/Purposes/Aims/Goals 60. keep 63. how
61. knowledge/information
64. clear
62. understand
65. important
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The Chinese are very generous when it comes to educating their children. Some parents send their children to the best schools or even foreign countries, for example, England, the US or Australia although it costs much. Many also want their children to take after-school activities. Their children either learn a musical instrument(乐器)or ballet, or other classes that will give them a head start in life. The Chinese believe that the more expensive an education is , the better it is, so parents often spend a big amount of money on education. Even poor couples buy a computer for their son or daughter.
However, what most parents fail to see is that the best education they can give their children is usually very cheap. Parents should know their children‘s various skills. Children will usually be good in some areas while poor in others. What most parents fail to realize is that today‘s children lack(缺乏)confidence. The problem is that parents only care about their children on how to achieve high marks in exams. They are not teaching children the most important skills that can be helpful to their growth. These skills also can build their confidence.
Parents can help achieve this by teaching their children practical skills like cooking, cleaning and other housework.
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Teaching a child to cook will improve many of the skills that he will need later in life. Cooking requires patience and time. It is a pleasant but difficult experience. A good cook always tries to improve his cooking, so he will learn to work hard and successfully finish his job step by step. The result, a well-cooked dinner, will give a child a lot of satisfaction and confidence.
An old machine such as a broken radio or TV set that you give your child as a toy may make him curious. If he spends hours looking at it and trying to repair it, your child might become an engineer when he grows up. It‘s better to do such activities than teach a child to read a book. These activities can teach them to think, and to use their minds. Title Common practice How Chinese parents should 62 their children ? Being 63 with money when it comes to education. ? Sending them to the best schools at home or even 64 . ? Making children take after-school activities in order to 65
them a head start in life. ? Spending more 66 than they can afford on education. 67 results Suggested ideas ? Teaching their children practical skills, which are of the greatest importance. ? 68 . ? Cleaning. ? Other housework. ? 69 a broken radio or TV. Good results ? 70 the children curious and creative. ? Teaching the children to think and use their 71 . 62. educate 63. generous 64. abroad 65. give 66. money 67. bad 68. cooking 69. repairing 70. Making 71. minds
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It seems that a family just isn‘t complete (完整的) without a pet. But if pets aren‘t suitable to a family‘s lifestyle or environment, they can quickly lead to problems such as stress or arguments (争执). To save yourself and your family such problems, treat this decision seriously.
When choosing a pet, people must consider the family‘s health. Many people are
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