吉林省白山市2014高考英语二轮基础训练（4）及答案
【深圳市2014高考英语综合能力测试题（8）】
Few of us act alone in the world. Most things are done with the help or ideas of other people. Group projects are very popular in high schools, because they often allow you to do a bigger, more interesting project than you could do alone. With group work, you can actually learn more from others.
Group projects in high schools also give you a chance to get to know kids you may not otherwise meet or talk with - maybe the quiet kid in the third row, the boy who lives down the street, or the girl you’re sometimes scared to say “hi” to. Group projects are also a great way to practice skills you are not so sure of, such as working on a deadline, staying organized, or being patient. If you’re a little nervous when talking in front of a group, a joint project can help you become more comfortable with it. Maybe your group will cull you to tell the whole class about your project. If so, you’ll know your whole group is rooting for you!
Here are some tips for making group projects really work. You might think the first step is to figure out who will do what, but actually it' s getting to know one another a little. Take a few minutes to chat. Even if you know each other well, it can help to take a minute to think about .your skills, and share your strengths and weaknesses. The second step is to go over basic rules from your teacher and create other rules that are helpful to your group work.
