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It is said that all dreams serve a purpose（目的）. While there is no agreement among scientists about why we dream, there are many ideas about the different kinds of dreams we have.
One common kind of dream is the repeating dream, in which the same story is repeated again and again, often for many months or even years. Some believe these are a sign people have a problem in their life and once that problem is gone then the dream will stop. Others think they are a way to help people remember something very important.
Another well-known kind of dream is the nightmare. The pictures and stories in such dreams make people very afraid and dreamers usually remember them far more clearly than normal dreams. The cause of such dreams may be seeing something terrifying such as a car accident or some deadly snakes. Others think such dreams may be trying to make a person pay attention to something that is dangerous in their life.
Daydreams happen during wake-time when we forget where we are or what we are doing and find ourselves in a made-up story or unreal world. We often daydream when we are doing something that is not interesting or exciting. They help us think about our future.
Lucid dreams are the most fun. These happen when dreamers suddenly understand that they are dreaming. Instead of waking up, they stay in the dream and are able to control what happens in the dream as if they are making a movie.The underlined word “they” (in paragraph 2) refers to “_________”.
| A．dreams |
| B．problems |
| C．dream |
| D．scientists |
The underline word “terrifying” (in paragraph 3) is closest in meaning to _________.
| A．frightening |
| B．interesting |
| C．disappointing |
| D．amazing |
When might a person daydream?
| A．During a very interesting movie. |
| B．While playing at a fun park. |
| C．While listening to an uninteresting talk. |
| D．When making a movie. |
How do we know if we are lucid dreaming?
| A．We can remember the dream very clearly. |
| B．We can control what happens in the dream. |
| C．We think that the dream is like a movie. |
| D．We feel very nervous after we wake up. |
What is the best title of the passage?
| A．Daydream of You |
| B．Enjoy Your Dream |
| C．What Dreams Mean |
| D．Where Dreams Go |
The mobile phone is like your ID card nowadays .It’s the first thing that you will look for when you get up .It’s a must carry thing wherever you go (even washrooms ).That’s why marketers are aiming at (针对)mobile users a lot .They know what the future is going to be and how the things are going to change after some time .According to some perdition, mobile Internet use will overtake computer Internet use before 2015.
Here is some interesting information about mobile use.
How fast is mobile Internet growing?
By 2014, mobile Internet should take over computer Internet use .It is predicted that mobile Internet users will be much more than computer Internet users.
How much do people use their mobile phones?
On average, Americans spend 2.7 hours per day on their mobile phones .That’s over twice the amount of time they spend eating and over 1/3 of the time they spend sleeping each day.
What do people use their mobile phones for?
Games 61﹪ Weather 55﹪ Maps /search 50﹪ Social Networking 49﹪
Music 42﹪ News 36﹪ Entertainment 33﹪ Dining 25﹪ Video 21﹪According to the passage ,the first thing you look for is when you get up.
| A．computers | B．televisions | C．mobiles | D．Internets |
The underlined word “overtake “means “ ”in Paragraph 1.
| A．超过 | B．改变 | C．提高 | D．消灭 |
According to the passage ,people use their mobile phones most for .
| A．reading news | B．playing games |
| C．enjoying music | D．watching videos |
Marketers aim at mobile users a lot because .
| A．Mobile users are very rich |
| B．Mobiles are rather popular in people’s life now |
| C．Mobiles are very useful and expensive |
| D．Mobile users have their ID card in their mobiles |
This passage mainly tells us about .
| A．some interesting information about mobile use |
| B．how many people are using mobile phones? |
| C．what kind of mobile phones are being used by people |
| D．what people use their mobile phone for |
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 informati6n 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 (记忆) 109244153. But if you break it into three parts--109/244/153—it becomes easier.
◆Write out what you need to remember ever and over again. This will help you keep it in mind longer, especially for memorizing formulas (公式) 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 what's right and what's wrong, and it will lead to the right 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.How many suggestions are mentioned in the passage?
| A．Three. | B．Four. | C．Five. | D．Six. |
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! |
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. |
Which of the following is true according to the passage?
| A．Discussing with friends can help you remember things. |
| B．Always reviewing information can help you fall asleep. |
| C．Formulas and facts can help you learn about your brain. |
| D．Human beings can improve their memory by computer. |
What does the sentence "Never tell yourself that you have a bad memory” mean?
| A．You should tell others about your bad memory。 |
| B．You should believe in other people all the time. |
| C．You should ask others to improve their memory. |
| D．You should be confident in your memory ability. |
阅读下面三篇材料，然后从各题所给的四个选项中选出一个最佳答案。
It was a cold winter afternoon before Christmas. My parents and I sat on the bench in Washington, D.C.’s Union Station, waiting for the train. Inside the waiting hall were many people.
A boy sat nearby. His worn jacket, pale face, dirty hands all seemed to tell me that he was homeless.” He must be cold and hungry. Maybe I should help him,” I said to myself. Just at that moment, a well-dressed young couple walked towards him.” Excuse me,” the man bent down. “My wife and I bought two meal boxes but one was enough for us. We hate to waste good food. Can you help us out and put this to use?” he handed the boy a meal box. The boy thanked them and opened the box with joy and care. Suddenly he stopped.
In the direction to which he looked, I saw an old man in rags-in a worn sweater, worntrousers and open shoes, coming into the hall. Putting the meal box aside, the boy stood andhelped the old to his seat. He took off his jacket and covered it on the old man’s shoulders,
saying, “A gentleman brought me this warm meal but I just finished eating. I hate to waste good food. Can you help me out?” He placed the still-warm meal box in the old man’s hands without waiting for an answer.” Sure, son, but if only you share that sandwich with me. It’s too much for a man at my age. ”
We were all touched. Dad went away and soon returned with cups of hot chocolate and a big pizza. Mum and dad went up to those rags, “Excuse me…”
I rushed into a KFC and took out my pocket money. It was so cold that afternoon but I felt much warmer than I had ever thought possible.Who gave the boy a meal box?
| A．The young woman. | B．The old man. |
| C．The young man. | D．Mum and Dad. |
Why didn’t the boy have the meal?
| A．He was not hungry. |
| B．He wanted to help the old man. |
| C．He didn’t like the food. |
| D．He saw a sandwich in the meal box. |
The underlined word “touched” means :
A. 触碰 B.触感 C.联系 D触动What did the writer most probably do at the end of the story?
A. He bought some food for the homeless.
B. He told his story to the people in the KFC.
C. He gave his pocket money to the homeless.
D. He asked the other passengers to help the homeless.What’s the best title for the passage ?
| A．A Poor Boy | B．A Worn Jacket |
| C．A Big Pizza | D．A Warm Meal Box |
| Name/Address |
The number of the rooms |
Single |
Double |
Something about it |
| First hotel, 222 Hotel Road Tel:414-6433 |
120 |
￥50 |
￥70 |
French restaurant. Swimming-pool. Telephone and Television in each room. Next to the city center. |
| Shengli hotel, 129 North Road Tel:591-5620 |
50 |
￥24 |
￥36 |
Close to the bus station. Telephone in each room, Restaurant, Swimming-pool |
| Dongfang hotel, 233 Kaixuan Road Tel:591-5620 |
120 |
￥30 |
￥40 |
Near First Hotel. A big restaurant. Television, Night-club |
| Anmin hotel, 1246 Tuanjie Road Tel:643-8200 |
180 |
￥60 |
￥100 |
Japanese, Chinese restaurants, Large garden. |
If you want to eat Chinese food, you’ll go to the restaurant called _______.
| A．Shengli hotel | B．First hotel |
| C．Dongfang Hotel | D．Anmin hotel |
The cheapest cost for a single bed is ______ in _______.
| A．￥24; First hotel | B．￥30; Anmin hotel |
| C．￥24; Shengli hotel | D．￥50; Dongfang hotel |
The number of the rooms of all the hotels is _______.
| A．120 | B．240 | C．450 | D．470 |
If a Japanese traveler wants to eat French food, ______ is the right place for him to go to.
| A．233 Kaixuan Road | B．1246 Tuanjie Road |
| C．222 Hotel Road | D．129 North Road |
Which hotel is next to Dongfang hotel?
| A．First hotel. | B．Anmin hotel. |
| C．Shengli hotel. | D．No hotel. |
| Dear Donna, Help! I’m a 15-year-old high school student in New York. In eight months, I’m going to take an entrance exam(升学考试). To prepare, I’m studying six hours a day. I want to do well, but I’m really upset. I cant’ sleep. What can I do? Yours, Mary |
| Dear Mary, Many students have the same problems as you. Here is some advice to help you deal with the stress(压力). 1. Make a study plan, but don’t study too much in one day. You remember more by studying one hour each day for six days, than six hours in one day. Also, don’t study late at night. 2. Have a rest for 15 to 20 minutes every two hours. Go outdoors and walk. Doing exercise is a good way to reduce stress. 3. Don’t eat a lot or sugar of drink a lot of coffee. Eat food high in Vitamin(维生素) B (such as eggs, milk, vegetables and rice). These give you energy and help you think clearly. 4. A study partner(伙伴) can help you practice for the test. You can talk to your partner. This can reduce stress, too. I hope these suggestions can be helpful. Your, Donna |
What’s Mary’s problem?
| A．She can’t pass the exam. |
| B．She can’t study English. |
| C．She can’t agree with her mother. |
| D．She is worried and can’t sleep. |
Donna thinks Mary’s problem is _______.
| A．great | B．normal | C．wonderful | D．serious |
The word “reduce” in the article means ______.
| A．导致 | B．减轻 | C．加强 | D．增加 |
Donna thinks that _______ can help Mary think clearly.
| A．eating a lot of sugar |
| B．studying six hours every day |
| C．drinking a lot of coffee |
| D．eating food high in Vitamin B |
Which is mentioned(提及) in the passage?
| A．The best time to study in from 10 pm to 1 am. |
| B．Walking outdoors can make you remember more. |
| C．It’s good to tell a study partner about your feeling. |
| D．Listening to music can help you relax. |