1、周测8 A 10Sweaty hands, stomach pains and confused looks are common in high school seniors who are going to study abroad when they have their first college interview. But, truth be told, most interviews go very well, and students walk away _1_( please) with the way they have expressed who they are and
2、 what theyre looking for in a college.Now, here _2_(come) the problem how do you prepare for the college interview? Here are some tips.Make a good first impression. You cant go wrong if you dress _3_a business meeting.Do your homework. Research the college, not just on its website but also on colleg
3、e blogs and sites with student reviews.Be comfortable showing off a little. Talk more about _4_ you have achieved your goals and _5_(little ) about the awards you have received. Be prepared to share why you feel the college is a good match for you.Practice _6_(answer) questions with a family member.
4、 Write up questions you think youll be asked, such as: What are your greatest strengths? What are your favorite subjects and why? Why are you interested in attending this college?More challenging questions could be: What three adjectives would your friends use to describe you? If you had a day to do
5、 whatever you wanted, what would you do?Prepare questions to ask each interviewer based on your research. Dont ask questions that you can easily find the answers to on your own. _7_(Suggest) questions: Is it possible to be _8_ exchange student two or more times, perhaps once in the summer and once d
6、uring the academic year ? How does the advising system work?And dont forget to leave a good impression when you exit. Thank the interviewer and other staff members in the admissions office and send them a thank-you note.Do: Come _9_(prepare), be yourself, be on time and be polite.Dont: be passive or
7、 rude; complain; chew gum.Final dont: Dont worry. _10_ you commit one of the “dont” things above, the interview will most likely not hurt your admissions chances.1. _ 2. _ 3. _ 4. _ 5. _6. _ 7. _ 8. _ 9. _ 10. _ B 10The 58-year-old filmmaker has his own special ideas. His iconic movies _11_ _Batman,
8、 Edward Scissorhands, and Alice in Wonderland, are unusual and dark. “The sense of the outsider _12_ (find) in all of Burtons work. It was this environment _13_ led to the imaginativeness that would later become his trademark,” The Washington Post noted. “In Burton it started a world of dark daydrea
9、ms and bright nightmares - a world that we _14_ see in his films.”“Theres always a theme of someone _15_ really, really weird or someone very, very ordinary _16_ is in an unfamiliar situation with strange characters,” said British actress Ella Purnell, who _17_ (play) a girl as light as air who has
10、to wear heavy shoes _18_( keep) herself from floating away in Miss Peregrines Home for Peculiar Children.But nowadays, “peculiar” _19_( become) more normal, and Burton thinks its one of the reasons for the popularity of superhero movies. “Thats _20_ I liked about Batman: He was just a weird personal
11、ity with some problems,” he said.11. _ 12. _ 13. _ 14. _ 15. _ 16. _ 17. _ 18. _ 19. _ 20. _C 10A. suddenly B. enhance C. powerful D. organization AB. thought AC. build AD. uncomfortably BC. pause BD. conclude CD. unexpected ABC. effective For years, Sally Chopping, a speech coach for the US trainin
12、g company Acting for Business, had feared the day she would draw a blank during a presentation. Then one day during a 45-minute speech, it happened - she forgot what she was going to say.To help her get back on track, Chopping asked the audience to look at the handout and tell her what topic was up
13、next. At the end of her presentation, audience members gave her top marks for _21_.“What that taught me is the audience doesnt care if you mess up, and what they care about is what you are going to do about it,” Chopping said. “My nervousness went away when I concentrated not on myself, but instead
14、just _22_, How is my speech going to help the audience? Once you do that, it gets rid of the fear. Every single step of the way, ask yourself, Whats in it for them?”Be preparedDoug Carter is the founder of Canada-based presentation skills training company Presentations Etc. When possible, he gets to
15、 the location of his presentation the day before to make sure all the electronic aids work. He wants to ensure the screen, lighting and inputs all work properly. “Most of the time it works, but the one time it doesnt, youre in big trouble,” he said.In addition, _23_ an exit plan before you present.
16、Having a point from which you know you can _24_ your main idea helps when approaching the end of your given time, or if you are given an _25_ five-minute warning.Engage the audienceWhether you are giving a one-on-one talk or a speech in front of 400 people, think “storytelling”. Stories are _26_ bec
17、ause they combine data and information with emotion. The way to a persons head is through their heart.Stories paint even the most complex of topics in a new light and can show something new and _27_ the message. Sometimes all it takes is a few seconds to connect an audience member with a story, acco
18、rding to Eric English, a communication lecturer at the University of Pittsburgh in the US.Moreover , English also notes that the hardest thing for people to do is say nothing, although it can be an _28_ tool. If youve got something people should read, _29_ and let them read it.“One thing that shocks
19、 people back into attention is to leave an almost _30_ long pause,” he said. “Theyve been used to hearing this voice and all of the suddenly its, Oh, no, what did I miss? That brings them back to the speaker.”D 12At the end of every year, Time picks the best 25 inventions that are “making the world
20、better, smarter and in some cases a little more fun”, according to the magazines website.This years picks _31_ inventions in many fields, from sweet potatoes that save childrens lives in Africa to car tires that move in every direction. Here we have _32_ three objects from daily life that could be a
21、 part of your life in the near future.The levitating lightbulbThis special lightbulb was invented by US artist and scientist Simon Morris. He got the idea of making a lightbulb float from hoverboards (悬浮滑板), which he used to _33_having as a kid.But the floating is not the most amazing part. It was d
22、one _34_ by putting magnets (磁铁) in the bottom of the bulb and in the wooden base. The rejection force between the opposite ends of the magnets does the job.Whats new here is a technology called induction (电磁感应). It allows the lightbulb to get _35_ from the base even when they are not in contact.Sho
23、es that tie themselvesTheyre not what you think shoelaces that tie themselves in the way we tie them. Instead, the new shoes have small motors that control their laces. When you step in them, your feet will hit a sensor in the shoes and the _36_ will automatically tighten the laces. There are also t
24、wo buttons on the side of the shoe to tighten and loosen them so you can _37_the laces by yourself.But the shoes werent just designed for _38_ peoples needs. They could actually give athletes an _39_ during competition. They are also useful for people who cannot move their arms or fingers easily.The
25、 no-touch thermometerTaking your body temperature usually means putting a thermometer in your armpits and staying still for minutes. It may be easy for you, but its an impossible task for little kids.Now, using infrared technology, scientists have invented thermometers that take the bodys temperatur
26、e without making contact with the body. Users can simply put the thermometer 2.5 centimeters from a patients forehead and press the button, and it can get the _40_ in two seconds.Not making contact with the body also means _41_ processes, since patients dont have to _42_ whether someone else has use
27、d the thermometer before.31 A. talk about B. cover C. deal with D. report32. A picked B. found C. used D. made33.A think of B. suggest C. dream of D exposure to34. A. additionally B. finally C. accidently D. simply 35. A. power B. heat C. magnet D. induction36. A. sensor B. button C. motor D. finger
28、37. A control B. use C. make D invent38 A. disabled B. busy C working D. lazy 39. A. encouragement B. advantage C. approve D. arm40. A. words B. answer C. writing D. reading41. A. cleaner B. more useful C. easier D. happier42 A. notice B. worry about C. think about D. get to knowE 8A. And you probab
29、ly know, the fewer sugary drinks you consume, the healthier teeth you have.B. Many kinds of food can help promote nerve and brain development.C. The problem is what kind of milk to give your child. Low-fat or whole?D. Milk improves your childs vitamin intake, increasing their immune function and ene
30、rgy levels.AB. Sugary drinks are what kids like best.AC. Drinking milk regularly helps prevent bone growth disorders and reduce your childs risks of bone fractures when injured. Nowadays there are a lot of trips and hints that claim milk is not good for us. So some parents stop buying it and start g
31、iving their kids fresh juice instead of milk. However, here are some of the main reasons why your child should drink a glass of milk each day. Milk is essential for nerve and brain development. Ask any pediatrician （儿科医生）and they will tell you that regardless of age any child need to drink milk for
32、a proper nerve and brain development. _1_ While I can advise you to give your kinds whole milk, you should consult your childs doctor to know exactly what to buy, because every child has different needs and health issues. Milk helps build healthy, strong bones. When it comes to your childs bones, th
33、ree factors determine strong bones: physical activity, genetics and calcium. Milk is rich in calcium. _2_ And milk is a good source of vitamin D that helps the body absorb calcium. Milk is good for your childs dental health.Drinking milk daily keeps your childs teeth healthy and strong. Due to its h
34、igh nutrient content milk helps protect the surface against acidic substances and reduce the risk of decayed teeth. Many moms claim that their kids drink fewer sugary drinks when they drink milk. _3_ It helps boost your childs energy level.It sounds ridiculous, but some kids need an energy boost eve
35、ry now and then. Apart from nutrients mentioned above, milk also contains protein, vitamin A along with some B vitamins, which are all good for the little body. _4_As a parent, you cant neglect your childs health. Consult your doctor to find out how much milk your child needs and make sure your litt
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