The human brain weighs about 1.4 kilograms, but it can, hold much more information than most computers. However, there is another difference between humans and computers. Computers don't forget information they are given, but humans often do. No one remembers everything, and luckily we don't usually have to. But everyone can improve their memory if they want to. Here are some suggestions.
◆Try to use new information immediately*. For example, if you meet someone who says "Hi! I'm Carlos," don't just say "Hello." Repeat the person's name. Say "________"
◆Break a big number into smaller parts. For example, it's hard to memorize 109244153. But if you break it into three parts--109/244/153—it becomes easier.
◆Write out what you need to remember over and over again. This will help you keep it in mind longer, especially for memorizing formulas * or facts.
◆Always review information. If you bring what you've learned back to your mind, they become easier to remember. For example, before you go to sleep, it’s a good idea to review the new things you learned that clay.
◆Discuss with a friend. It is always easier to remember things through discussions. You can have a discussion about wh
at's right and what's wrong, and it will lead to the ri
ght answer.
◆Never tell yourself that you have a bad memory. You can always do something to help improve your memory. And everyone's memory gets better if they use it often enough.
All of the suggestions are helpful. If you follow them, you are certain to improve your memory.
1.How many suggestions are mentioned in the passage?
A. Three. B. Four. C. Five. D. Six.
2.Which should be put in the blank (空格) in Paragraph 2？
A. Hello, Carlos. B. How do you do?
C. Hello, I am Sophia. D. Glad to meet you!
3.What can help memorize a big number more easily according to the passage?
A. To store it in a computer.
B. To break it into smaller parts.
C. To discuss it with a friend.
D. To review it before you sleep.
4.Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A. Human beings can improve their memory by computer.
B. Always reviewing information can help you fall asleep.
C. Formulas and
facts can help you learn about your brain.
D. Try to be confident and improve your memory by using it often.
On February 9th, 2013, Sarah Darling was walking along the street when she met a homeless man named Billy Ray Harris. She reached into her change purse, emptied out all the coins she had and gave them to the homeless man. Neither of them realized that this small generous act would change their lives.
Sarah didn’t realize that she had given Billy not only all her change but also her diamond ring that she had put in her change purse earlier until the following morning. She and her husband, Bill Krejci, rushed to see if they could find Billy. The homeless man was not only in the same place, he also immediately returned the ring. The grateful couple paid him back for his honesty by emptying out their pockets of all the money they had.
Bob Krejci, a web designer, felt that he needed to do something more for this amazingly honest man. So on February 18th, he set up a special page to raise money for him. In just four days, Billy received over $85,000 and there seems to be no end yet.
That is not enough. Billy is living with a person who is generous instead of living in the streets. And that’s not all—Thanks to the news report, he got together again with his older brother, Edwin Harris who he had been unable to find for 27 years.
All the good luck is just because Billy did the right thing—returning something that did not belong to him.
1.When did Sarah realize that she had also given Billy her diamond ring?
A. On February 9th, 2013 B. On February 10th, 2013
C. On February 18th, 2013 D. On February 22nd 2013
2.Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Billy is living with a generous person.
Billy has found his brother.
Billy bought a diamond ring.
Billy appeared in the news report
3.The underlined word “That” in Paragraph 4 refers to(指代) “________”.
A. returning the ring B. setting up a page
C. living in the streets D. receiving money
4.What’s the best title of the passage ?
A. Generous Woman Changed Her Own Life
B. Kind Man Set Up Special Page
C. Homeless Man Returned Diamond Ring
D. Many People Donated Much Money
Now many people like the game Angry Birds. Here is a piece of good news for them—soon there will be a lot of Angry Birds-themed activity parks around the world.
The first two parks opened in Finland last year, and a few other parks are going to open in the UK. However, people still don’t know when and where Angry
Birds-themed activity parks will open in the UK.
“As a kind of online game, it is popular with people of all ages. It’s really an interesting game. And the parks will be interesting places for everyone around the world.” said Peter Vesterbacka, an officer of Angry Birds Company. He also said, “ We want to make Angry Birds a part of pop culture. We’re just getting started.”
Angry Birds-themed activity parks have many interesting places for children to play. They like them very much. People can see the characters and colors from the game in the park. People can also play the Angry Birds game on large screens in the park. The company wants to invite people to not only play it on the sofa, but to go out, move around and have fun. So everyone will be happy in Angry Birds-themed activity parks.
1.Where did the first two Angry Birds-themed activity parks open?
A. In the UK. B. In Finland. C. In Australia. D. In the USA.
2.Angry Birds is _______.
A. an online game B. an online movie
C. a talk show on TV D. a game show on TV
3.Lots of people think Angry Birds is very ______.
A. boring B. easy C. interesting D. difficult
4.From the passage, we can know_______.
A. Angry Birds is only popular with young people
B. Peter Vesterbacka works for Angry Birds Company
C. there is no screen in Angry Birds-themed activity parks
D. Angry Birds-themed activity parks will open in the UK in 2015
The Flying Hat By Shannon Blackman
“The most sidesplitting story I’ve ever read. I couldn’t help laughing after I finished it. Be ready to laugh your heart out.” Willy King, Best Book winner |
“It’s a story that makes you smile in your dreams. Blackman’s excellent writing cheers you up.” The Tide, London |
“One of the best-selling books of the year. More than two million copies have been sold.” The Sunday Reader, New York |
“This book has become the talk of the country. The story is making its way into movie theaters. I can’t wait to see it!” Marian Miller, author of Ms. Lilly |
1.Who is the writer of The Flying Hat?
A. Marian MillerB. Willy King
C. Shannon BlackmanD. Ms. Lily
2.What does sidesplitting mean?
A. Simple.B. Funny.C. Serious.D. Difficult.
3.Which is said about The Flying Hat?
A. A movie about the story is coming out.
B. People can buy the book all over the world.
C. The writer started the book because of a mistake.
D. The story is about a boy with a magic book.
阅读下面短文，掌握大意，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个最佳选项。
For the first time, Zhang Shengyu, a student at Laiyang Middle School in Shandong, didn’t ask her mother to buy _____ a new schoolbag or any new pens for the beginning of the school term. “My old schoolbag can still be used, so there is no need to buy a new one,” Zhang Shengyu said. “I’ve _____ to be thrift* from now on.”
As the ____ of the family’s attention, many of the one-child do not know about the hardships* of life. They sometimes have ____idea of the value* of things. Many students would _____pens and erasers that haven’t been used up and buy new ones. Some students like to have a competition with each other to see whose clothes and school things are ______.
The Ministry of Education _____a notice on its website on Jan 20. It called on students to form good _____ such as stopping wasting food. Many schools think teaching the value of money to be an important ______ and encourage their students to be thrifty.
Teachers at Yu Cai Middle School in Wenzhou gave a speech _______ the food on the first day back to school this year. “When we came back from the holiday, we found a slogan “Empty Plates” on _______ table in the dining room. It tells us that it’s______ OK to waste. In the past, I ordered three dishes for each meal, but now I only order two. ______ I want to try three, I will ask for a smaller one”. Wang Tong said.
Students at No 44 Middle School of Shijiazhuang, Hebei planted many fruit trees in their school. Through taking care of the trees, the students learned ______to cherish* things.
At Tie Yi Middle School in Xi’an, students organized a group to collect used pen refills* and use them for crafts*. “What we students do are small things, ________I think with everyone’s work, we can make a difference,” said Li Dongdong,, a 16-year-old student at the school.
1.A. me B. him C. her D. you
2.A. believed B. decided C. hoped D. told
3.A. center B. action C. dream D. corner
4.A. any B. some C. no D. an
5.A. throw away B. take away C. put away D. keep away
6.A. more expensive B. cheaper
C. more comfortable D. more colorful
7.A. explained B. showed C. collected D. saw
8.A. ways B. habits C. hobbies D. duty
9.A. lesson B. order C. subject D. experience
10.A. about B. of C. to D. with
11.A. all B. some C. both D. each
12.A. always B. usual C. sometimes D. never
13.A. Because B. When C. Unless D. If
14.A. how B. when C. what D. where
15.A. and B. but C. so D. or
--- Let’s go to the car exhibition this Sunday.
---______!
A. That ’s OK B. That’s all right C. All right D. That’s right
