You have to be very careful with the dry wood. It ____ very easily.
A.is lighted B.lights C.will be lighting D.is lighting
I want to buy a Haier washing machine, for they have a high ____ for good quality and low price.
A.tradition B.reputation C.decoration D.function
There is a great deal of evidence ____ that eating too much meat is one cause of many forms of cancer.
A.meaning B.reminding C.explaining D.indicating
It is hoped that these discoveries can ____ the origins of the universe.
A.come to light B.throw light on C.come to life D.bring to light
His palms were sweating. The sun was as hot as the_____he faced today at the National Junior Olympics. The pole was______at 17 feet, three inches higher than his personal best. Michael Stone faced the most______day of his pole- vaulting(撑杆跳) career.
In his childhood, he used to have dreams about flying,______he would be running down a country road, racing between golden wheat fields. At one point, he would take a______and then lift ______the ground, soaring like an eagle. This______about flying was put to______training by Michael's father and coach ,who_____hard work and sweat. If you want something, work for it.
All of Michael’s vaults today seemed to be the reward for his hard work. a______would get him second place, but Michael would not allow himself the______of not winning.
He knew it was time for his_____ jump. Having_____off the tension from his legs, he began to stretch out his arms and upper body. He carefully picked up his pole, his heart beating ____.The running track______him felt like the country road he used to dream about. Visions of the golden wheat fields______his thoughts. The air around him was the purest and freshest he had ever______. Michael was soaring like an eagle in his dreams
Lying on his back with that wonderful hot sun on his face. he______he could see in his mind's eye the______on his mother's face. He knew his dad was probably smiling too,_____laughing. With all the media attention, Michael’s life would never be the same. It wasn’t just because he set a new world record. It was simply because Michael Stone is blind.
1.A. examination B. competition C. struggle D. debate
2.A. set B. broken C. kept D. designed
3.A. energetic B. attractive C. difficult D. interesting
4.A. what B. how C. which D. where
5.A. breath B. rest C. walk D. look
6.A. against B. to C. on D. off
7.A. hope B. imagination C. dream D. wish
8.A. strict B. occassional C. basic D. mental
9.A. took over B. believed in C. called off D. turned on
10.A. run B. miss C. step D. push
11.A. thought B. goal C. mind D. opinion
12.A. another B. first C. next D. final
13.A. put B. given C. shaken D. cut
14.A. regularly B. wildly C. suddenly D. normal
15.A. above B. beside C. below D. within
16.A. shaped B. confused C. filled D. attracted
17.A. seen B. tasted C. noticed D. sensed
18.A. said B. knew C. predicted D. understood
19.A. tears B. sweat C. sadness D. smile
20.A. even B. or C. still D. yet
Everyday Habits of People with Impressive Memory
People blessed with an impressive memory generally admit that they use various strategies to improve their ability. But even if you're not a memory genius, there are things you can try,1.
Establish routines
2. For example, always hang your car keys on a hook or put them in the same place by the front door. By following established routines, you are decreasing the chance of having to struggle in the morning rush, which is believed to contribute to forgetfulness.
Use Post-it notes
Keep some in every room and stick a reminder where you are most likely to see it. If you need to remember to phone a friend later in the day, put a note on the phone so that you will notice it during the day.
3.Embrace this technology!
Your cell phone comes with a built-in calendar you can set to remind you of what you need to do during the day. Use it!4. Having access to them wherever you go with a smartphone only makes them even more effective. There is a saying that what gets scheduled gets done.
5.
Research indicates that most people need six to eight hours of sleep (that’s at least two cycles of deep sleep)per night, for their brain to go through the chemical changes needed for long-term memory. A good sleep can make all the difference in your brain power and therefore gives you a sharpened mind.
A. Sleep on it.
B. Sharpen the mind.
C. To-do lists are also keys to living an organized life.
D. This simple activity can boost memory by 20 percent.
E. These common-sense strategies can help you forget less often.
F. It really is easier to find things if you always put them in the same.
G. If not, write it down and put it where you can see it. so you don’t forget about it.
