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 (记忆) 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 (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 day.
◆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! |
How many suggestions are mentioned in the passage?
| A．Three. | B．Four. | C．Five. | D．Six. |
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 stunner parts. |
| C．To discuss it with a friend. | D．To review it before you sleep. |
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. |
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. |
The Beijing Underground’s Line Ten will soon have 40 “reverse vending machines（有偿自动回收机）”,which will pay people for their empty plastic bottles.
“We have placed two such machines at Beijing Capital International Airport and four at the city’s underground stations. They have been well received so far,” said Feng Juan, an engineer from the company which makes the machines. “People are encouraged and paid for turning waste into treasure. More than 30,000 empty bottles have been collected since December,” she said.
If something else, such as waste paper, is thrown into the machine, the machine will spit(吐) it out.
“Supported by the government, the reverse vending machines will be introduced to colleges and universities soon,” Feng said.
The company is also considering covering more recycling materials, including used books and teaching materials.
“Long-term plans call for about 2,000 reverse vending machines to be place throughout the city in the next few years, including 80 at colleges and universities, shopping malls, communities and office buildings,” Feng said.
Chang Tao, director of the company, said that if the new project works well in the city, the company will consider offering the waste-to-treasure service to other developed cities in the eastern part of China.
Which sign probably represents the meaning of the underlined word “recycling”?
Which of the following is an opinion rather than a fact?
| A．More than 30,000 empty bottles have been collected. |
| B．Feng Juan and Chang Tao work in the same company. |
| C．The machines might help people develop a recycling habit. |
| D．People are paid for putting empty plastic bottles into the machines. |
Which of the following might be the best title for the passage?
| A．Machines help turn waste into treasure. |
| B．A new machine has become popular |
| C．A creative project works well in China. |
| D．People are encouraged to collect bottles |
“Why does the chicken cross the road? To get to the other side!”
That’s an old joke in the west, but it came to my mind again when I saw people crossing the road at the intersection of Shaanxi Road and Huaihai Road in Shanghai.
When the traffic light was red, a group of people were waiting for the light to change. Suddenly one man began rushing to the other side of the road. Soon others followed him at the crossing and more people did the same. Just like chickens, they didn’t mind the honking horns(喇叭声) and kept crossing the road in a mess.
Every year several thousand people are either killed or hurt on the roads in Shanghai. And at least one third of them were jaywalking(乱穿马路). Jaywalking is very common in Shanghai. It seems that jaywalkers are not afraid of the danger to themselves.
Traffic laws are to keep people safe. So we should obey them, and have good road-crossing habits. When someone starts to jaywalk, we should stop him, and never follow him. That way we can avoid the traffic accidents.The underlined word “intersection” here probably means “”.
| A．road | B．bridge |
| C．crossing | D．traffic |
The writer saw people in Shanghai that day.
| A．crossing the road in a mess |
| B．waiting for the green light patiently |
| C．crossing the road with chickens |
| D．hurting each other in the street |
How does the writer like what he saw in Shanghai that day?
| A．He thinks it’s OK. |
| B．He thinks it’s wrong. |
| C．He has no idea of it. |
| D．He doesn’t mention it |
| Zhang Lili，a young teacher from Heilongjiang，has been given the honor “the most beautiful teacher”. She risked her life to save 2 students from a highspeed bus in May，2012. She was badly injured in the accident. Her good deed(事迹)and brave acts have won great admiration from across the country. Many people have sent best wishes to her and donated(捐献) a lot of money for her treatment. |
| Zhu Zhiwen was born in Shangdong in 1969. A year ago，he was an unknown farmer. But now he is very famous because of his great voice. He won the first prize in the program of “I'm a Big Star”. That day，he wore an old green overcoat，so people called him “Overcoat Brother”. |
| He studied singing by listening to the radio. And he keeps practicing singing every morning for nearly 30 years. |
| Lin Shuhao，one of the most popular basketball players in NBA，is a Chinese American. He was born in 1988，in California，USA. Lin Shuhao is known to people because of his high skill. Since February 4，2011，he has led his team to win many games. Now he is so popular on the Internet that the videos about him are being crazy spread. |
根据表中信息选择最佳答案。Zhang Lili has been given the honor “the most beautiful teacher” because __________.
A．she was badly injured
B．she risked her life to save two students
C．she has a lot of moneyWhat’s the meaning of the word “admiration” in the passage?
A．敬佩 B．同情 C．感激Where is Zhu Zhiwen from?
A．Heilongjiang. B．California. C．Shangdong. Lin Shuhao is ______________.
A．an America teacher
B．a farmer singer
C．a basketball player From the passage we can know ______________.
A．people have donated a lot of money for Zhang Lili’s treatment
B．Zhu Zhiwen studied singing by professional training
C．Lin Shuhao was born in China
Nowadays, more and more people like to shop on the Internet. How can you protect yourself from different types of Internet tricks? Following these tips can make you online shopping safer：
(1) Never click on an unsolicited(主动提供的) e-mail. If you are interested in the things well-known company that sells the same thing, don’t click on any links in the e-mail itself.
(2) Don’t answer any e-mail that asks you for personal financial(财政的) information. Most of the legitimate(合法的)companies will not ask your information through e-mail. And don’t believe what the e-mail says easily. Sometimes some e-mail will ask you to make a telephone call to get more information about the things you want. Don’t forget to check the phone number on your phonebook to make sure it is the number of a legitimate company before you make the call.
(3) When you are searching for information on the Internet, make sure that there is a key symbol at the bottom of your browser(浏览器)and the “http” in the website address. These mean that the website is safe.
(4) Don’t sent your money to an unknown website before you receive the things they send to you and make sure they work well.
Shopping on the Internet is convenient and fun. It is also safe if you are careful enough. If you want to protect yourself from Internet tricks, what can you do?
A. Click on the links in the e-mail itself.
B. Make sure the website is safe.
C. Make a phone call according to the information in the e-mail.When searching for information, make sure there is _________at the bottom of your browser and ________in the website address.
A. a key picture, the “http
B. a key symbol, the phone number
C. a key symbol, the “http”The best title for the passage may be_____________.
A. Tips on Sending E-mail
B. Tips on Making a telephone
C. Call Tips on online Shopping From Tips 2 we can learn that_________________.
①we should refuse to answer an e-mail about personal financial information
②we should click on an unsolicited e-mail
③we should remember to check the phone number before we call the company
④most of legitimate companies will ask for your information through e-mail
A. ②③ B. ①③ C. ②④ Which of the following is NOT TRUE?
A You can click on any link of e-mails.
B. Don’t believe what the e-mail says easily.
C. Not all the websites are safe.
The Internet, mobile phones and iPads are part of our lives now. Technology is greatly affecting all ways of our lives, from the ways we work to the ways we play. And it even causes a number of social problems such as cloning humans.
We have had lots of technology and it has changed our lives a lot. There is no doubt that humans will continue to use more and more technology. Here are some examples of modern technology that will change our ideas and will affect our lives greatly.
Global positioning system(GPS)——It’s a system that uses radio signals from satellites to show exact information. It tells you where the user is on the earth in all weather conditions. It’s made up of three parts：satellites, control equipments on land and receivers.
Space Technology——Russian and American scientists have worked together for the international Space Station(ISS) for a long time. They hope the ISS will provide a long-lasting lab. Such a lab will bring humans limitless advantage. It’s even hoped that one day space technology will take humans to their new housed in space.
Underwater Robot——Hercules is kind of underwater robot with some high technology equipments. It will be used to search for ancient ships which were destroyed into the deep sea during their journey long ago.
The world is changing so quickly that it’s hard for us to catch up with all the new inventions because they seem to come out every month. It’s important for us to learn about new technology and the role that it plays in our lives. So we should be willing to accept modern technology, or we will fall behind the times.
根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。_________can tell you where the user is on the earth exactly.
A. Satellites
B. Underwater Robots
C. Global Positioning SystemAccording to the passage, which is NOT true about the ISS?
A. It has carried people to other planets.
B. It will provide a long-lasting lab or us.
C. Russian and American are working for it.Hercules is used to________________.
A. save lives in the sea
B. repair the broken ships
C. look for the ancient ships in the sea From the passage, we know that________________.
A. the use of GPS is affected by the weather conditions
B. it’s very important for us to learn about new technology
C. technology brings us many advantages such as cloning humansWhat is the purpose of the passage?
A. To help us study some new technology.
B. To tell us technology is changing the world.
C. To help solve the problems that technology causes.