Do you ever feel like you are just running from one activity to another? In school, do you rush from one subject to another?

When things happen so fast, it is easy to get lost of what you are doing or learning. It is important to stop yourself every now and then to think about what you’ve been doing or learning.

Self reflection means slowing down and calming (使平靜) yourself, including calming your mind. By being calm and going slowly, you give your brain a chance to think about what it has already received. Some people prefer to do these self reflections only in their mind. Others keep a diary or written notes. Either method works, depending on your own personal learning.

School textbooks are divided into units of study. This makes it easier for someone to begin self reflection. Look for time when you complete a unit of study in the subjects you are learning, such as math, science and art. Sometimes you know the unit is over because there is some kind of test. Use these natural breaks to stop and do self reflection.

Find a quiet place. You can even be sitting at your desk at school when you finish something early and the other students are still working. If you are going to take notes, take out paper or your reflection diary. Write down some notes on the new things that you learned in the unit. Let your mind think about the notes you have written and make some connections.

Next, think about things that you are not sure of. Maybe you learned a new way to work out a math problem, but you’re not sure when to use it. Writing down your questions will help you remember to look for answers the next time you are working with the same topic.

Self reflection is important for a successful student. If you have never taken the time to do self reflection, try it now.

53. We do self reflection to ____.

A. have more activities and subjects

B. make things happen faster and better

C. think about what we have learned

D. let our brain have a good rest

54. What can we learn from the passage?

A. Taking notes is necessary when we do self reflection.

B. It’s a good time to do self refection when we finish a unit.

C. Self reflection should be done after class in the school.

D. It’s easy for us to find answers when we do self reflection.

55. What’s the best title for the passage?

A. Self Reflection in Mind or Taking Notes?

B. Self Reflection Makes You A Better Learner

C. Why Not Try These Steps of Self Reflection?

D. Find A Good Time and Place for Self Reflection

“I hate school, and I’m not going back!”Have you ever had that thought?
Lots of kids have had. Usually this feeling doesn’t last long. But what if you feel this way too much? If you are stressed out, you might have a hard time making decisions. In the morning, you can’t decide what to eat, what to wear, or what to take for lunch.    Sometimes it’s a problem with your classes and schoolwork. Maybe the work is too easy and you get bored. Or maybe the work is too hard, or you don’t feel as clever as the other kids. Reading may be difficult for you, but you are asked to do a lot of it. You may be getting farther and farther behind, and it may seem that you will never catch up with others. When you know why you don’t like school, you can start taking steps to make things better 
It’s a good idea to talk to someone about your problems at school. Your mom, dad, friends, teachers, or even classmates will be able to help you.
Another good idea is to write down your feeling about school. For instance, keep a diary or just write in a notebook. It’s a great way to let out emotion that may be stuck inside you. And you don’t have to share（分享）what you have written with others.
The next time you find yourself disliking school, this will also help you:
Make a list of everything you dislike or enjoy—even there is only one thing. See what you can change on “don’t like” list. Could you find a way to show off your special interests and talents on what you like? Which activities could you try that would help you solve these “don’t like” problems? Focus on what you can change and you might be able to put the good feeling back in school!
【小題1】This article mainly gives you some advice on       .

Learn to relax. Overwork is the main reason why so many students feel tired. Cut down some of the jobs you need to do each day so that you only do the most important things well. Leave time for activities that are relaxing and fun. This might mean reading a good book, listening to the music, going for a walk or taking a relaxing bath. You will feel very good.
Get a good night’s sleep. Getting enough sleep will help you keep your body and mind﹡ in the best form﹡. If you stay up late and need to get up early for school the next day, you may not be able to pay attention﹡ to the things you need to do. You also feel tired.
Exercise regularly and eat well. Don’t rush through your meals. Eat less junk food or fast food. Eat healthy food instead. Fruits and vegetables are necessary.
Get to know pleasant people. Some people are optimistic, while others are not. Choose optimistic people as your friends and spend more time with them and you’ll be as happy as them. You’ll see everything with the optimism.
Learn to be calm when you face any problem. Find out the best option from those that are in your mind. Knowing that you are able to solve problems is a good way to build up your self-confidence﹡. 
Be happy. How you feel decides the way you see things. Is your cup half full or half empty: Learn to think more positively﹡ about the difficulties you face.
【小題1】This passage mainly talks about _________.

Learn to relax. Overwork is the main reason why so many students feel tired. Cut down some of the jobs you need to do each day so that you only do the most important things well. Leave time for activities that are relaxing and fun. This might mean reading a good book, listening to the music, going for a walk or taking a relaxing bath. You will feel very good.

Get a good night’s sleep. Getting enough sleep will help you keep your body and mind﹡ in the best form﹡. If you stay up late and need to get up early for school the next day, you may not be able to pay attention﹡ to the things you need to do. You also feel tired.

Exercise regularly and eat well. Don’t rush through your meals. Eat less junk food or fast food. Eat healthy food instead. Fruits and vegetables are necessary.

Get to know pleasant people. Some people are optimistic, while others are not. Choose optimistic people as your friends and spend more time with them and you’ll be as happy as them. You’ll see everything with the optimism.

Learn to be calm when you face any problem. Find out the best option from those that are in your mind. Knowing that you are able to solve problems is a good way to build up your self-confidence﹡. 

Be happy. How you feel decides the way you see things. Is your cup half full or half empty: Learn to think more positively﹡ about the difficulties you face.

1.This passage mainly talks about _________.

        A. how to feel relaxed and happy.   

B. how to get good grades.

        C. how to get on well with others.   

D. how to work and study hard.

2.The underlined word “optimistic” means “ ______” in Chinese.

        A. 主動的          B. 消極的        C.樂觀的         D.悲觀的

3.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage ?

        A. It’s necessary to have enough sleep in order to keep us good both in body and mind.

B. We should try to do as many things as possible each day.

C. We should not spend time on things like eating and sleeping.

D. We should make friends with all kinds of people.

4.To stop worrying, which point is not mentioned in this passage?

        A. Going to a doctor for help.                

B. Finding time to do relaxing things.

        C. Paying attention to the most important things. 

D. Thinking positively.

5.According to the writer, one should think his “cup” is _______.

       A. a cup           B. half full        C.empty         D. half empty      

閱讀理解

    Bob comes out of the station and at once (立刻) he doesn't know where to go. This is the first time he comes to this town (城鎮(zhèn)). He comes to see his good friend, Peter. Peter is a worker. He works in a factory. But Bob doesn't know where the factory is.

    He walks in the streets. He passes a hospital, a post office, a bookshop and at last he gets to a school. Some students are coming out. So he asks one of them, “Excuse me. Do you know where the Red Star Factory is?”

    “Of course, I know. I live near there. My father works”“ in that factory. It's outside this town.” answers the boy.

  “Is it far from here? Can you show me the way, please?” Bob asks again.

    “I'm going home now, Will you go with me? I'll take you there.”

　“That's great! Thank you very much!”

　“Then, Let's go to that bus stop, We'll take a No. 1 bus there.”

(1) Who comes to this town to see a friend of his? 　　　

[　　]

A． Bob 　　　B．Peter 　　　C．the boy 　　　D．Tom

(2) Who works in a factory near this town? 　　　

[　　]

A． Bob 　　　B． Peter 　　　C．the boy 　　　D．Tom

(3) Who does Bob ask the way? 　　　

[　　]

A． Bob 　　　B．Peter 　　　C．they boy 　　　D． Tom

(4) Where is the factory?　　　

[　　]

A． near the school 　　　　　　 B． outside the town

C． next to a hospital 　　　　　　　  D．near a park

(5) Where does the boy live? 　　　

[　　]

A． near the bookshop 　　　   B． nhear the post office

C． near the factory 　　　　　　　   D． near a park

(6) Where does the boy's father work? 　　　

[　　]

A． in a factory 　　　B．in a school

C． in a hospital　　　D．in a big city

(7) Where do the boy and Bob go then? 　　　

[　　]

A． to the bookshop　　　B．to a bus stop

C． to the post office　　　D．to the park

(8) How many times has Bob been to this town? 　　　

[　　]

A． the first time　　　B．the second time

C． the third time　　　D．the fourth time