（浙江）外研版初中英语九年级下册期中复习（题型专练）：任务型阅读

Do you think that you're working hard but still can't get good grades？ Here are some tips for you.

You can't spend your whole day studying alone. Try to find friends in your class and study with them. Group studying helps you to understand the lessons much better.

Ask yourself "If I'm the teacher, what would I put on the test？" You have probably experienced many of your teacher's tests and quizzes by now. Learn from them for the next test. Remember: you don't need to memorize every single's details, just the ones that the teacher feels important. It's your job to find out what that is.

Find ways to connect what you are learning to real life or to other related ideas. You need to draw a mind-map and try to connect pieces of information to each other and put them together. Creating context gives information meaning and also turns learning into an experience.

A hungry brain is an ineffective one. Your brain needs the right food to keep it going. Because of this, what you eat and drink also plays a very important role in how sharp your brain is. Healthy foods can make your brain strong.

Your brain can also be tired if you overwork it. You should divide studying into 30-minutes blocks with quick breaks in between. If you do so, your brain will feel refreshed, thankful and ready for the next challenge you throw at it.

A. The taxis are always tidy.

B. The taxis are cheap and easy to pay.

C. The taxi drivers are quite friendly.

D. The taxi drivers drive very faster.

E. The taxis can be easily connected.

F. The taxis are always available.

A New Way of Calling Taxis

Nowadays, many companies provide a new taxi service through Apps on the smart phone. They have grown quickly. An App, in fact, is a computer program working on smart phones, computers and other communication devices.

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The nicest thing about this kind of Apps is that you can see where your taxi is or how long it will take to reach you on your smart phone screen. And you can also find the telephone number of the driver in the App, so you can call or send messages to the driver when you are waiting.

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The App is always there 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If you want to go somewhere, you can easily open the App at home or anywhere in the open air, then it connects you to the nearest driver. Usually it takes only between 5 and 15 minutes to get a taxi by using the App.

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This way of calling taxis is popular because of its great service. You have nothing to do with a taxi company. If you are very pleased with the ride and the driver, you can give the driver a high score through the App, so the taxi drivers usually serve well. Generally speaking, it can make you feel good.

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Moreover, the payment can be easily done through your bank card or Alipay. How much you need to pay depends on the country and the city that you are in. Actually discounts can be found from time to time. So calling taxis through the Apps is usually much cheaper than hailing the taxis on the road.

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Also, the taxis are cleaner than normal taxis. Sometimes the drivers are not the real taxi drivers. They have their own work. They drive their cars for exchange money, so they keep their cars clean all the time. They want passengers to feel comfortable.

    Do you often use a cellphone? Do you take the subway to school every day? These things make our modern life easier. But do you know how we should behave properly while using them? The following suggestions might be helpful.

    For cellphone users

    Keep your voice down when making a phone in public. Shouting on the phone may make others feel uncomfortable. And you'd better not use it during an appointment.

    Stop sending messages or playing games with your cellphone at a dinner or a party. It's a good time to communicate with your family and friends.

    Don't make or answer a call while driving. It's not only very dangerous for both you and your passengers but also against the law.

    For subway passengers

    You are supposed to wait in line while buying tickets and getting on the subway.

    You are not allowed to eat, drink or smoke on the subway train. The smell and noise may trouble others. It's our duty to keep the train clean and tidy. Besides, smoking is bad for health.

    You can't take pets on the train. As we know, pets may spread disease and get the train dirty.

    You'd better not lie across the subway seats even if the train isn't crowded. Offering your seat to someone who needs it is regarded as good manners.

    Jogging is good for us and helps us live longer and healthier lives. It's easy to do and free. You do not have to spend money jogging. You can do it in a park or even in your home. But many people find it boring after jogging for a while. Then how can we keep jogging fun? Here are some ideas to make your jogging more interesting.

    First, you should choose to wear your favourite sports clothes and shoes when you jog. They make you more comfortable and more likely to run.

    Second, always jog outdoors. By changing your route (路线) and choose another street, you will always have something interesting to enjoy while you jog.

    Third, take along your MP3 player and listen to your favourite songs when you jog. The music can make you excited and run further without feeling bored.

    Finally, it's always more enjoyable with a friend. Make friends while jogging. Join a running club, find a new running partner, or invite an old friend to go jogging. It's better to find a friend who runs a little faster than you. Then you can try to catch up with him or her.

    Making the most of time is important in our life. Here are some tips that might be of help to you.

    Make a plan. You should make a list of what you want to finish every week. The plan includes things you want to finish. You should know what the most important ones are, and try your best to do them first.

    Control your stress. No matter what kind of stress you have, try to keep cool. When you have a lot of things to do, too much stress may make you slow. Don't work all day without breaks.

    Focus on one thing at a time. Don't try to do many things at a time! You will lose your focus (注意力), and it will take you longer to finish your work.

    Just say "no". If you really don't have the time to help out, just say "no". You're only one person, and you can't save the world by yourself!

    Stop wasting time on the phone. While talking on the phone, keep your conversations short. In this way, you'll waste much less time.

    Relax. The most important thing is to take time to relax. Even if it's a 10-minute walk, get away from your work and get relaxed.

    Brandon Forest Park is a place of interest. This large woodland is home to many birds and other wildlife. It's open all year round to visitors.

    In the centre of the park is the Forest Shop and Cafe. You can buy maps in the shop and there are all kinds of gifts and souvenirs on the as well.

    The cafe is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. It is open from 9 a. m. to 3 p. m. from Monday to Friday. But on Wednesday it's shut all day.

    There's also a large area [or visitors to enjoy a picnic lunch. But please don't thaw rubbish.

    Bicycles are for hire (租用). For an hour it costs $ 3.5 and for half a day it's $ 9.79.

    Special events are held at the park during the summer. There's going to be an outdoor play, a concert and a horse-riding race this summer.

    More information about the park can be found on our website www.brandonforestpark.com.

    Fifteen is such an awful（糟糕）age, I should know. I really wish l were eighteen. If you are an adult, you can be your own boss. People like my parents and my teachers are always telling me what to do.  You know what I mean. "It is time for bed, Sandy." Or "Sandy, you've watched too much TV for one night." "Sandy, stand up straight." "Sandy, you must improve your handwriting. "Sandy this Sandy that. No one tells adults when they go to bed or not to watch TV. Besides, adults get to wear what they like... Now it is going to be great to be an adult. Don't you agree? I'm Sandy's mother. Having a fifteen-year-old daughter isn't always easy. Right now, we've got a problem. Our neighbour, Mrs. White, wants Sandy to look after her pet dog for one week.  Sandy really wants to do it, but (I'm ________ ).She's too young and inexperienced. Well, 1 will never be able to relax knowing she is all alone with a dog.  I've tried to explain my feelings to her, but she won't listen. She keeps telling me that the Whites live very near, so she can ask for help. She insists that Mrs. White won't ask her to look after her pet dog if she doesn't think Sandy is old enough. She says I am "babying" her and I hate to see her mad at me. What should I do?

Students' Safety

The teacher gives young students some advice on how to deal with danger.

If you are in a traffic accident

If a car hits you, you should remember the car number. If it is a bike, try to call your parents before you let the rider go. This is because you don't know how seriously you are hurt.

If it is raining hard and there is a trees.

Don't stay at high places and stay away from trees.

When there is a fire

Get away as fast as you can. Put wet things on your body and try to find an exit(出口). Don't take the lift.

If someone is drowning(落水)

If you can't swim, don't get into water. Just cry for help.

Remember that danger is never as far away as you think. Take care of yourself all the time.