Section 1 Before You ReadWhat do you usually do after class?I do: I don’t do: Are you busy in a week?What do you do after school?have piano lessonsstudy English study math1 compete v. 竞争It is difficult for a small store to compete with a supermarket..2 typical adj. 典型的Qipao is a typical eastern dress.3 Maybe I could cut out a few of their activities , but …或许我可以减掉他们几个活动，但。。。cut out 删除 戒除If you cut out the drinking, you’d feel much healthier.4 stress n. 精神压力Good grades bring stress and pressure to most kids.5 continue v. 持续He continued his speech although no one listened to him.6 compare … with v. 比较It is not right to compare yourself with others.7 People shouldn’t push their kids so hard人们不应该对自己的孩子逼得太紧。Don’t push this door, you have to pull it open. 推 This teacher really pushes his students . That ‘s why they don’t like him . 督促8 development n. 发展 develop v. 发展developed adj. 发达的developing adj. 发展中的Doing something by yourself can improve your personal development.continuetrainingstresstypicalcompetedevelopmentcompare
