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 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．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. |
Charlie was always happy. He liked helping others and people asked him for help when they were in trouble. He even got the name“Happy Charlie”.
One day, a boy called Waterworks came to the town on holiday. No matter what Charlie said to him, Waterworks would always find some reason to be sad— My parents didn’t buy me that toy; I can’t watch TV; I don’t like to go to school...... Everything seemed so sad to Waterworks. He was always sad. But Charlie didn’t care and kept spending more time with Waterworks , trying to make him happy.
Then, one day, they went out together. When Charlie was saying something, someone dropped a pie from a window and it leaned right on his head. He got such a sudden fear that couldn’t say a word. The two boys were speechless. During those moments of silence, Waterworks missed Charlie’s happy words so much that he finally said:“Wow，Charlie. That’s a nice disguise.”
And, after saying those words, Waterworks felt so good and he realized that he was used to his friend’s enthusiasm. And came to the town.Waterworks came to the town .
| A．for a vacation | B．to visit Charlie |
| C．for study | D．for work |
After meeting Waterworks, Charlie .
| A．said few words to him |
| B．did his best to make him happy |
| C．showed no interest in him |
| D．always felt disappointed in him |
Where did the pie land?
| A．On the ground | B．On Waterworks’ foot |
| C．On Charlie’s head | D．On Charlie’s hand |
When the pie fell down, Charlie felt .
| A．happy | B．surprised | C．excited | D．Afraid |
What do you know about Waterworks?
| A．He didn’t care about his friends too much. |
| B．He became a happy boy because of Charlie |
| C．He was influenced greatly by his parents. |
| D．He used to be a boy who liked helping others. |
Do you ever fight with your little brother or sister? How would you like to travel around the world with them in a musical group? Sisters Johanna and Klara Soderburg are doing just that in their band, First Aid Kit! The two sisters are sweeping the world with a perfect mix of pop and folk music.
The Soderburg sisters come from Sweden. Their music sounds like music from the 1960s. They both play several instruments. And, since they are sisters, their voices fit together perfectly!
Like many other teen stars before them, the two girls got their start on the website, YouTube. Their singing caught the attention of a Swedish musician. It wasn’t long before people all over the world discovered their music!
The sisters don’t just sing or play instruments; they also write their own music and design all of their album art！They have worked very hard, and they released four new songs at the beginning of 2011! If you want to hear the songs, check out their music in YouTube for yourself! Listen to see why First Aid Kit is your new favorite band!Johanna and Klara Soderburg are famous for .
| A．touring the world | B．their musical group |
| C．a perfect mix of music | D．cleaning the world |
What is the advantage of their group because they are sisters?
| A．Their voices fit together perfectly. |
| B．They look more beautiful than other stars. |
| C．They both play several instruments. |
| D．They have more time to train together. |
People got to know Johanna and Klara Soderburg .
| A．in the magazine | B．on the radio |
| C．on TV | D．on the Internet |
The underlined word“released”means .
| A．放弃 | B．发行 | C．构思 | D．错过 |
What do you know about Johanna and Klara Soderburg?
| A．They are a famous musical group now. |
| B．They often fought with each other in the past. |
| C．They are learning different instrument. |
| D．They want to come China some day. |
There are more and more fast food chains（连锁店）all over the world now. Most of these places work on a similar principle（准则）.There is a long counter（柜台），above which hangs a list（often with pictures）of the items they sell，and behind which several people (often students working for the lowest pay) are working. Buyers form queues in front of each assistant. You receive what you order and take it on a tray（托盘）to a table. If you can’t see any knives and forks, this means you should eat with your hands. If you can’t see any straws (吸管)，that’s because they are hiding in the straw machine and you have to press the button to get a straw. When you have finished, you yourself throw away everything except the tray. It seems that you should do almost everything while you are having food in this kind of restaurant.
Many fast food places have drive-in facilities（设施）You place your order from your car through a microphone and then drive to a special window to pay and pick it up. You may even find places where a waitress brings your meal out, and you sit and eat it in the car from a tray hooked（钩住）over the door through the open window. What do you think about this king of food-serving? Everything happens in seconds as well as your lunch or supper. You have no time to enjoy your meal because you are eating fast food. are increasing quickly all over the world.
| A．Fast food consumers | B．Kinds of fast food |
| C．Fast food prizes | D．Fast food chains |
You can find these things in these restaurant EXCEPT
| A．a long counter |
| B．a list of the items they sell |
| C．some students in front of the counter |
| D．a straw machine |
When you go to these fast food restaurants, you should
| A．use knives and forks to eat. |
| B．ask the waiter to give you the menu |
| C．carry the food on a tray to the table |
| D．sit at the table and wait for the food |
According to the passage, these fast food restaurants are usually quite
| A．similar | B．expensive | C．untidy | D．quite |
What can we know from the last sentence?
| A．Fast food is not delicious. |
| B．People usually finish their meal quickly. |
| C．Fast food is a popular way of eating. |
| D．Time is limited for those who eat in the car. |
Read the passage and answer the following questions. (根据短文内容回答下列问题)12%
On March 15, many people in the UK wore a plastic red nose. It wasn’t just for fun. They were also raising money to fight poverty (贫穷) in the UK and Africa.
This day is called Red Nose Day. It is a huge charity event in the UK every other year. On this day, people do something funny for money. You might play tricks in the street to make people laugh if they pay. Or your friend might sit in a bathtub full of tomato sauce for an entire day. People do these things to raise money.
Besides Red Nose Day, there are many other creative ways to help people in need around the world.
Many charity organizations run charity shops in Western counties. The shops sell second-hand goods donated by the public such as books and clothes. Many young people love these shops. They can often afford the clothes there. The first modern charity shop was opened by UK Oxfam in 1948 and is still in business. In total, the UK has more than 10,200 charity shops.
Another way is for famous people to hold concerts. They can usually raise much money for charity. For example, the Irish singer Bob Geldof and Scottish musician Midge Ure organized the Live 8 concerts in 2005. The theme was poverty in Africa. There were 10concerts in different cities at the same time. Over 1,000 musicians performed to ask people to give their names if they donate money, which they made into a “Live 8 list”.
In China, there are many charity organizations as well. For example, the Red Cross of China helps people during disasters. The Love Without Boundaries (边界) helps China’s orphans (孤儿). Love Without Boundaries is a charity organization, isn’t it ?(1分)
____________，___________________________. How often is Red Nose Day held in the UK ?
_____________________________________________________________. Where are the goods in the charity shops from ?
_________________________________________________________________. How will the money from the charity shop be used ?
The money will be used _____________________________________.What was the purpose of Live 8 concerts in 2005 ?
The purpose is to ________________________________________________.Will you work for Red Nose Day? What would you do if you wanted people to donate money on Red Nose Day??
____________________________________________________________.
Missing People
| Have you seen these people? |
| Jane Peters, aged 21 Jane was walking to college with a friend. The friend went back to her flat because she had forgotten something and Jane walked on alone. She never arrived at college and she not been seen for the last five years. CCTV film of some shops near the college shows Jane talking to man on the afternoon that she disappeared. None of her friends can identify (识别) the man. Several young women have disappeared in the area, and police and her family are very worried about her. Jane is of slim build and blonde. When last seen, she was wearing a red pullover. |
| Arthur Sugden, aged 61 Arthur went to get a newspaper at the local corner shop and never came back. He has been missing for sever years. His wife Ptu says that he had problems at work but for him to just walk out like that was ‘completely out of character’. It is thought that Mr. Sugden had money worries and police believe he had been gambling (赌博). Mrs. Sugden and the couple’s daughters Sheila, now aged 32, and Jeanette, 28 appeals to Mr. Sugden to come back. ‘Whatever the problem is, we can put it right together,’ says Mrs. Sugden. Mr. Sugden is of medium build and has thinning brown hear. When last seen he was wearing a tweed jacket. |
| Richard (Dickie) Gallagher, aged 5 Last summer, Dickie Gallagher was playing on the beach on the family holiday in Corfu when he suddenly disappeared. The police searched the beach and interviewed people at nearby hotels. Coastguards searched the area for two days after he disappeared. They believe that if Dickie had drowned, the boy would have been found by now. His older brother Leon, aged 12, was looking after Dickie while his parents went back to their hotel for a sleep. Dickie climbed over a wall and when Leon went to look for him he was gone. No tourists on the beach remember seeing him on his own. Mr. Tom Gallagher, a driver with British Rail, has given up his job to return to Corfu. The family are preparing to sell their house to raise money to help in the search of Dickie. Dickie Gallagher has dark hair and when last seen he was wearing black swimming trunks. |
Choose the best answer. The above article is likely to appear in a (an) ______ .
| A．police report | B．police record |
| C．public notice | D．research paper |
What do we know about Jane right before she disappeared .
| A．She tried to save several other women in danger. |
| B．She stopped at a local shop. |
| C．She was walking to college with a friend. |
| D．She was talking to a stranger. |
The possible reason for Arthur’s disappearance is ______.
| A．money problem | B．family matter |
| C．communication problem | D．trouble with children |
From the underlined part about what Mrs.Sugden said, we know about ______ .
| A．she has already solved her husband’s problem |
| B．she still hopes that her husband will come back |
| C．she already knows why her husband disappeared |
| D．the family knew Arthur might run away |
Dickie disappeared ______ .
| A．near his home | B．on his way to school |
| C．on the beach | D．in the sea |
According to the police, .
| A．Dickie was unlikely to fall into the sea while playing |
| B．Dickie was alone on the beach before he disappeared |
| C．Dickie’s brother Leon pushed Dickie over a wall |
| D．Dickie’s father was responsible for the boy’s disappearance |