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（一）
As you grow older, you’ll be faced with some challenging decisions—like whether to cut class or try cigarettes. Making decisions on your own is hard enough, but when other people get involved and try to pressure you one way or another it can be even harder. People who are your age, like your classmates, are called peers. When they try to influence how you act, to get you to do something, it’s called peer pressure.
Peers can have a positive influence on each other. Maybe another student in your science class taught you an easy way to remember the planets in the solar system. Maybe you got others excited about your new favorite book, and now everyone’s reading it. These are examples of how peers positively influence each other. Sometimes peers influence each other in negative ways. For example, a few kids in school might try to get you to cut class with them; your soccer friend might try to convince you to be mean to another player and never pass him the ball.
It is tough to be the only one who says “no” to peer pressure, but you can do it. Paying attention to your own feelings and beliefs about what is right and wrong can help you know the right thing to do. You’ve probably had a parent or teacher advising you to “choose your friends wisely.” Peer pressure is a big reason why they say this.
If you choose friends who don’t cut class, smoke cigarettes, or lie to their parents, then you probably won’t do these things either, even if other kids do.
If you continue to face peer pressure and you’re finding it difficult to handle, talk to someone you trust. Don’t feel guilty if you’ve made a mistake or two.
41. For whom is the passage most probably written?
A. Students. B. Parents. C. Teachers. D. Doctors. 42. In the last three paragraphs, the author mainly_____. A. explains why friendship is so important B. gives advice on how to deal with peer pressure C. discusses how peers influence us D. shows how to make more good friends 43. Which of following may help handle peer pressure? A. Spending more time with classmates. B. Taking up more relaxing hobbies. C. Choosing friends with no bad habits. D. Helping others who are in trouble. 44. What is the topic of the passage?
A.
Friendship.
B.
Making
decisions
C.
Self-confidence D. Peer pressure
答案
41—45. ABCD
（二）
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 held in London, students who bring water into exams may improve their grades by up to 10%.
Scientists in UK did the study on 448 students. The students were studying for different degrees at the University of East London. Only 25% of them entered the exam hall with water.
Scientists then compared their exam results with their normal schoolwork grades. They found that all those who had brought water with them got better grades by 2% to10%.
Scientists also predicted the students’ scores according to their normal schoolwork. They wrote down their possible scores on paper before exams.
It is unclear why drinking water improves exam results. But scientists say having enough water in our bodies and not feeling thirsty could have a helpful effect on our brains. Drinking water may also reduce anxiety (焦虑), which has a bad effect on exam performances. “Whatever the explanation is, it is clear that students should try hard to stay hydrated (含水的) with water during exams,” one of the
scientists said.
So next time, when you are going to have a big exam, try bringing a bottle of water with you. It may help you pass the exam!
6．According to the study, students who bring water to exams may ______.
A. get better scores B. feel worried in exams C. be smarter than others
7．How many students brought water during the exam in the study by the UK scientists? A. 25. B. 112. C. 448.
8．Having enough water in exams ______. A. makes the students smarter B. helps the students stay calm
C. improves the students’ scores by 20%
9．The underlined word “predicted” means “______”. A. 预测 B. 提高 C. 更正 10．What’s the best title for the passage? A. The more water, the higher scores B. Anxiety in the exams C. Water helps in exams