Final exams are just around the comer. Liu Haoxuan,14, who studies at Beijing Dayu School, is quite busy. However, he still had to find time to practice his spoken English. That’s because he had to take a new English listening and speaking test.
Liu is not alone. This is a new test for all students who are taking senior high school entrance exams (中考)in Beijing. Junior 3 students have to take an English listening and speaking test that counts for 40 points on their full English exam. The test is taken on a computer. They can take the test twice---once in December and again in March---to try to get the highest score possible. The test was just introduced last year.
During the 30-minute test, students have to fill in blanks, answer questions and retell stories after listening to different materials. “It pushes us to speak. Though it was hard at the beginning, it's a good thing,” Liu said. He got a low score when he first took it last semester. But he kept working hard in order to improve his pronunciation and other skills. He practiced speaking in front of a mirror every day. Later, he got a score of 39 on the test.
Liu Tianyou,14, from Beijing Yuying Middle School, has his own way to prepare for the spoken English test. He uses apps to take practice tests every day. “The apps will score your performance so that you can improve accordingly,” he said. “Also, the practice tests help me learn to take notes properly. They help me grasp topic sentences and connection words.”
【小题1】The story mainly talks about______.A.the difficulties students face in learning English |
B.the improvement of English education in China |
C.an oral English class that students in Beijing have to take |
D.a new oral English test for Beijing Junior 3 students |
A.Students have to take it twice |
B.The test was introduced many years ago |
C.It is worth 40 points on the full English exam. |
D.Students hardly get high scores on the test. |
a. Fill in blanks. b. Answer questions.
c. Retell stories. d. Write stories.
A.abc | B.abd |
C.acd | D.bcd |
A.He got a score of 39 on the test. |
B.He prepared for the test by using apps. |
C.He used to be nervous about speaking English. |
D.He still finds it hard to grasp topic sentences. |
A.推开 | B.推 | C.挤进 | D.拉拽 |
First of all, find out everything you can about your subject and at the same time find out as much as you can about your audience. Who are they? What do they know about your subject? Put yourself in their shoes as you prepare your speech. Then try to arrange your material so that your speech is clear and easy to follow. Use as many examples as possible. Never forget your audience. Don’t talk over their heads or talk down to them.
When you are giving your speech, speak slowly and clearly, look at your audience and pause for a few seconds from time to time to give your audience chances to think over what you’ve said.
Just remember: be prepared, know your subject and your audience say what you have to say and be yourself so that your ideas will bring you and your audience together.
【小题1】“Put yourself in their shoes as you prepare your speech.” means that while preparing your speech, you must __________.
A.put your shoes away and put on theirs |
B.try on their shoes to see if they fit you |
C.try to think in the way as they do |
A.let his eyes rest on the subject |
B.follow the audience step by step |
C.face the audience in a natural way |
A.think nothing of the audience | B.speak in a clear voice | C.take a short stop at times |
A.listen | B.stop | C.choose |
A.How to Remember the Audience |
B.How to Pick out the Topic for a Speech |
C.How to Improve Your Speech |
If you want to treat yourself better, remember that self-care is a method. Well,
If you've been feeling tired and overworked lately, don't worry.
When I'm not feeling my best, whether I'm' feeling down or stressed,
Now you know these, why not begin from now on?
Word Bank stretch 伸展 replenish 补充 rhythm 规律 |
A.I know that moving and stretching my body will help. |
B.Remember that what you put into your body also contributes to how you feel. |
C.It's not something you do just once. |
D.Here are some self-care tips to help you feel cool and amazing. |
E.It's better for your health, and you will grow from the inside out. |
When you feel a sneeze(喷嚏)or cough coming on, covering your mouth prevents the spread of germs(细菌). You probably knew that.
But how to cover your mouth is very important. You might use tissues(纸巾), and put your used tissues into the bin. “If you don’t have tissues, you should sneeze into your elbow, not your hand, even if you are used to doing that.” The doctors advised.
“If somebody sneezes into his hands, those germs will be passed on to other people, or other objects that people touch.” said Dr. Hill.
Germs are most commonly spread by sneezing and coughing. When they land on your hands, they are passed from hands to things like bills, door knobs(扶手), elevator buttons(电梯按钮) and other surfaces. At the same time, the people around you can touch them.
This isn’t nagging(唠叨). The Centers for Disease Control also suggest that sneezing and coughing into your elbow is necessary. Even the New York City subway officers ask the passengers to “cough or sneeze into elbow or use a tissue.”
“The suggestion was taken seriously about 10 years ago. However, most people didn’t pay much attention to it. That means the adults may have missed the advice. But children are often taught in school the right way to cough or sneeze.” Dr. Benjamin said.
To be clear, people can’t keep away from all the risks in this way, but it’s the best choice. At the same time, we’d better wear masks(口罩) and often wash our hands. “Hand washing is one of the most important things people can do to keep healthy.” Dr. Hill said.
【小题1】According to this passage, when sneezing or coughing, you’d better NOT .A.sneeze into your elbow |
B.cover your mouth with tissues |
C.use your hand to cover mouth |
D.put the used tissues in the bin |
A. |
B. |
C. |
D. |
A.The New York City subway officers ask passengers to use a tissue. |
B.The adult may be used to sneezing into their elbow. |
C.The children are often taught in school the right way to cough or sneeze. |
D.Wearing masks is a good way to keep away from germs. |
A.To tell us the correct way to cover mouth when sneezing or coughing. |
B.To tell us how to prevent the spread of germs. |
C.To tell us it’s necessary to sneeze or cough into elbow. |
D.To tell us how to keep away from all risks. |
A.Health | B.Sports | C.Business | D.Education |
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