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.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 have confidence in your memory ability. |
| High School Musical Place: Beijing Grand Theatre Date: 7:00 p.m. Oct. 20th Number: 6, Row 9, Floor 1 Price: RMB 80 ◆ Don't bring any dangerous things. ◆If you're late, please enter the theatre quietly. ◆The use of cameras and videos is not allowed. ◆Turn off your cell phones or set them to vibration mode(震动模式). ◆Please check your seat number and be seated before the play begins. ◆After the ticket has been sold, there is no refund. |
The play begins at.
| A．9:00 p.m. | B．7:00 p.m. |
| C．9:00 a.m. | D．7:00 a.m. |
We can while the play is on.
| A．make a phone call loudly |
| B．be seated anywhere we like |
| C．enter the theatre quietly |
| D．take photos and videos |
The underlined word "refund" means.
| A．入场 | B．出场 | C．签票 | D．退票 |
Being outgoing is good for your life. Those who are more outgoing meet lots of interesting people and have more fun in life. In fact, being outgoing is not so hard as you think. Even the shy people can be outgoing.
You can start becoming outgoing with your best friend or a group of friends. But the real challenge (挑战) comes when you meet strange people or new friends. Smile more, and usually they will return your smile. In this way, you may have some talks.
Start a talk. Just a simple “Hello” or “How is it going” is a good start. If you want to make interesting talks, you should read the news and prepare (准备) your views. Surf the Internet for new information and then keep that in mind.
The easiest way to become more outgoing is to go out. This is also the most important step (步). Go to a park, beach, club, party or any other place that you think can be fun, and you may make new friends there.You should start to be outgoing with _______.
| A．your parents | B．your teachers |
| C．your best friends | D．your new friends |
When you start a talk with a stranger, you should say “_________”
| A．What’s the matter? | B．What’s your name?” |
| C．How is it going? | D．Are you healthy? |
The easiest way to be outgoing is _________ .
| A．talking | B．smiling |
| C．playing | D．going out |
Making new friends can make us _________.
| A．more outgoing | B．healthier |
| C．more athletic | D．wilder |
Which is NOT the writer’s idea?
| A．Being outgoing is really difficult. |
| B．Being outgoing is good for our lives. |
| C．Being outgoing helps people have more fun. |
| D．Being outgoing with strangers is not easy. |
Mr. Smith is an old man. He is very kind, so many people like him. He likes traveling. But he has a problem, he can’t see clearly.
One day he came to New York to visit his best friend. But his friend wasn’t at home. So he had to find a hotel to live in.
In the afternoon he went to buy two bottles of wine. When he came back to his room, he found a fly (苍蝇) was on the wall. But he thought it was a snail, so he put bottles on it. Of course, it came down to the floor and they broke. He had to buy another two bottles.
The waiter in the hotel knew this, then she put a snail into the wall.
When he came back, he looked up at the wall and found the fly was there again. So he walked carefully and hit it hard. At once he cried loudly.People like Mr. Smith because .
| A．he is very old. |
| B．he is very kind |
| C．he has two bottles of wines |
| D．he like traveling |
Mr. Smith stayed in when he came to New York.
| A．his friend’s home | B．his parents’ home |
| C．a restaurant | D．a hotel |
What does “snail” mean in Chinese?
| A．锤子 | B．钉子 | C．衣 | D．壁柜 |
In fact, the second time Mr. Smith saw on the wall.
| A．a fly | B．a snail |
| C．a bottle of wine | D．a picture |
How many bottles of wine did Mr. Smith buy?
| A．one | B．two | C．three | D．Four |
| Channel |
Time |
Name of show |
Kind of show |
| ATV |
7:00 |
News |
News |
| 8:30 |
Good Friend Contest |
Game Show |
|
| 9:20 |
Chinese Mother |
Documentary Special |
|
| 12:00 |
Tokyo Love Story |
Soap Opera |
|
| BTV |
7:40 |
China Sports |
Sports Show |
| 9:20 |
Happy Family |
Sitcom |
|
| 10:40 |
Face To Face |
Talk Show |
|
| CTV |
9:30 |
China Music |
Music |
| 13:40 |
Romantic Dream |
Fashion Show |
|
| 22:40 |
Football Magazine |
Sports show |
What time does the show “Chinese Mother” begins?
| A．10:00 | B．9:20 | C．13:30 | D．22:00 |
What type（类型） is the show “Tokyo Love Story”?
| A．Sitcom | B．Sports Show |
| C．Soap Opera | D．Music |
Which two shows begin at the same time?
| A．Face To Face and Romantic Dream |
| B．Happy Family and China Music |
| C．Chinese Mother and Football Magazine |
| D．Chinese Mother and Happy Family |
Which program is a Fashion Show?
| A．Romantic Dream | B．News |
| C．Face To Face | D．China Sports. |
Which channel（频道）has the show “Good Friend Contest”?
| A．ATV | B．BTV | C．CTV | D．CCTV |
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Life is filled with regrets(遗憾). Anyone around you will have no difficulty telling his regrets. As we get older, we look back and wish that we had made better choices. What can we do to avoid future regrets?
Make better plans
If you start to do something, you need to make a plan before doing it. The earlier, the . You will know what comes first and what comes last. You’ll also know what you should do and what you shouldn’t do.
changes happen, you can have more time to deal with them.
Live a more active life
You can go around more often. More outdoor activities can keeprelaxed and active. You also need to be kind. “Thank you” can bring a smile to someone’s face. Learn to say “sorry” and don’t be angry with others.
Find the right friend
A friend may make your life and he or she can break your life as well. So you to think twice when you choose a friend. Good friends will always better your ideas.
When you get into trouble, ask others for . That little help may get you good results.
Never fear failure
Everybody fails. Even the greatest person failed. We should not fear failure, because failure is not theof the road. We must take failure as a chance to learn and improve ourselves.
Life is good. We don’t have to live in our past, but we do hope that we can plan better, better, and work better when we have the chance to do so.