一、完形填空
Some of us have even tried it—putting the textbook under our pillows (枕头) the night before the test. We hope the material will magically come into our 1 as we sleep. Of course, it doesn't work.
Many students take a passive (被动的) way learning. They think 2 they read the textbook and listen to the teachers, they'll get it. They might even read over their notes now and then. But when it comes time to take the test, they don't have a 3. But they studied, right? Wrong!
To really learn, you have to get 4. You have to get "into" your studies. You can't just sit back and hope it comes to you. You have to go after the marks you want.
First of all, you need to really understand what you are studying. 5 with the vocabulary (词汇). As you are reading in your textbook, you may come across some new words. Look them up in a dictionary. Use the context of the sentence to help you 6 the meaning of the word. Try to come up with a simpler word to replace the unknown word. You can't understand the material if you don't know the vocabulary.
Next, connect new learning to things you have already known. Whenever 7, connect new information to real life. Research shows that if you can connect new information to old learning or real life, you are able to remember it more 8.
If you don't understand something, ask your teachers, parents or classmates for 9. You can also go to the library. Do whatever it takes to help 10 understand.
Lastly, never give up! Everyone can learn. However, we all learn in different ways. With the right amount of active practice, you can learn anything!
( ) 1. A. ears B. brains C. bodies D. hearts
( ) 2. A. if B. until C. whether D. that
( ) 3. A. question B. choice C. clue D. reason
( ) 4. A. active B. energetic C. curious D. patient
( ) 5. A. End B. Stay C. Reply D. Start
( ) 6. A. work out B. look through C. go over D. make up
( ) 7. A. similar B. meaningful C. possible D. important
( ) 8. A. closely B. easily C. loudly D. carefully
( ) 9. A. check B. attention C. courage D. help
( ) 10. A. myself B. yourself C. himself D. itself

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1. 由“putting the textbook under our pillows”和“the material will magically come into”可知，希望知识进入大脑，选B。
2. 空格后是宾语从句，不缺成分，用that引导，选D。
3. 由“they studied, right? Wrong!”可知，他们考试时没头绪，clue符合语境，选C。
4. 前文说被动学习，此处转折，要主动学习，active符合，选A。
5. 学习从词汇开始，start with“从……开始”，选D。
6. 用句子语境帮助算出词义，work out“解决，算出”，选A。
7. whenever possible“只要有可能”，固定搭配，选C。
8. 联系新旧知识能更容易记住，easily符合，选B。
9. ask...for help“向……求助”，固定搭配，选D。
10. 主语是you，反身代词用yourself，选B。

二、阅读理解
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Embroidery (刺绣) is an important traditional art form in Chinese culture. The most famous embroidery styles are Su embroidery from Suzhou, Shu embroidery from Sichuan, Xiang embroidery from Hunan and Yue embroidery from Guangdong. Shu embroidery has the longest history of all.
Since modern machines can make cheaper embroidery products today, fewer people buy hand-made Shu embroidery products. There are also very few young embroidery workers. So the skill is endangered.
Meng Dezhi, a national-level inheritor (传承人) of the art form, has been making Shu embroidery for over forty years. She used to work at the Chengdu Shu Embroidery Factory. But in 2005, the factory closed down and Meng lost her job. Wanting to save the art, Meng wanted to have her own place and teach Shu embroidery to others.
It's hard work. Embroidery takes time and patience. Workers need to divide each silk thread (线) into more than ten or even thirty pieces. Each piece is thinner than a single human hair. Meng was once invited to make a logo for Qixi Festival. It was a small logo, but it required the use of 45 types of sewing skills and 35,000 stitches (针).
Meng is teaching in different universities and communities to save Shu embroidery. "I feel that it's my duty to pass on Shu embroidery skills to young people, to make it be famous all over the world." she said.
( ) 1. How many embroidery styles are mentioned in the passage?
A. Three. B. Four. C. Five. D. Six.
( ) 2. Why are the Shu embroidery skills endangered?
A. Because embroidery takes time and patience.
B. Because Shu embroidery has the longest history.
C. Because the Chengdu Shu Embroidery Factory closed down.
D. Because there are fewer people buying hand-made Shu embroidery products.
( ) 3. How is Meng trying to save Shu embroidery?
A. By making more logos for companies.
B. By making more Shu embroidery products.
C. By encouraging young people to learn the skill.
D. By teaching in different universities and communities.

1. B
2. D
3. D