John’s family is going on vacation next week. They’re renting a house in the mountains for a week. John plans to have a relaxing time. He’s taking some books because he wants to read. He’s going hiking and bike riding. John is going to the mountains on Monday, and coming home on Friday. He’s going to a party on Saturday night.
John’s mother is going on Monday, too. She’s staying all week and coming home on Sunday. She plans to take walks with her husband in the beautiful countryside.
John’s father is working on Monday and Tuesday, so he can’t be in the mountains then. He’s going on Wednesday morning. He plans to go fishing, and he’s coming home with John’s mother.
John’s sister is staying at home. She’s taking classes this summer and visiting friends.
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One day in the eighth grade, I was taking a Math Test on basic trigonometry (三角学). Now for a middle school student, there was nothing basic at all about it. So I had studied for about two hours the night before. After reviewing it for some time, I had started to understand it, so then I closed the book and _________. However, it was not until midnight that I fell asleep. The next day, when I got the test, it might as well have been written in Serbian (which I don’t know how to read). I tried my best to work out the hard problems, but the numbers I came up with were strange. I sat back on my chair and looked for any possible answers, but I could not remember anything or think correctly. I started thinking about my dad coming home from work to find that I failed the test …
“How could you have failed the test? I am certain that nobody else in the whole class got as bad a grade as you did!”
Naturally I didn’t want that to happen. My dad was also really busy at work at present, so I was afraid that this might make him mad. When feeling hopeless, I noticed that my table partner was writing fast on his test. I could see smoke rising up from how fast he was writing. I was attracted to look over at his test, but then the many bad results I had heard about cheating (作弊) came into my mind. I reasoned that if I started cheating now, it would be hard to give up that habit during high school. In the end, I decided not to copy his answers, and got a B- on that test. Even though my dad gave me a hard time about it, it would have been a lot worse if he found out that I had given in and cheated.The writer might feel ______ before the Math Test.
| A．surprised | B．relaxed |
| C．worried | D．excited |
Which is the best expression to fill in the blank (空白处) in the passage?
| A．had breakfast | B．went to bed |
| C．took exercise | D．rode to school |
The writer’s father was ______.
| A．proud of him | B．tired of him |
| C．strict with him | D．pleased with him |
From the passage, we know that the writer ______.
| A．could read Serbian | B．didn’t cheat at last |
| C．got a good grade at last | D．didn’t work hard that night |
Do you care about your memory (记忆力)? The following ways can help improve your memory.
Sleep: Sleep plays an important part in improving your memory. Enough sleep is very important to have a good memory.
Don’t watch TV while eating: Do not watch television while eating. Some people keep talking and eating while watching TV. Eating is a time when you can take a break from studying and rest your eyes.
Healthy food: Healthy food is important for a healthy mind. Have milk, eggs, fish and fruits. These foods have a lot of nutrients (营养成分).
Make the things interesting: If you find the things the teachers ask you to memorize interesting, you will memorize them more easily. For example, include music and different colors in the things you need to memorize.
Repeat(重复)the things: Repeat the things by singing or talking. Repeating is a good way to memorize things.
Exercise: Do exercise every day. It not only improves the body but improves the mind. Air in the morning keeps your mind clear. A clear mind is needed for memorizing things.
Have a rest: Don’t study for long hours. Have a rest from time to time. Studying for a long time will make you tired and you will find it harder to remember and learn things.How many ways of improving memory are there in the passage?
| A．Five. | B．Six. | C．Seven. | D．Eight. |
Why shouldn’t you watch TV while eating?
| A．Because it will make you eat less. |
| B．Because you need to rest your eyes. |
| C．Because you can’t take in enough nutrients in this way. |
| D．Because it is bad for your mind. |
How often should you take exercise according to the passage?
| A．Every day. | B．Every week. |
| C．Twice a month. | D．All the time. |
The passage is written for ______.
| A．parents | B．players |
| C．teachers | D．students |
Life in the year 3044 is very different from life in the 21st century(世纪). We still do many of the things you did, but we do them differently. For example, we now have e-friends to help us and keep us company. An e-friend is a machine that looks just like a human being. It can walk and talk like humans and can do almost the same things as we human beings do. My e-friend is a lot like me and we have much fun together. She helps me with my homework and we often go swimming. She is computerized to take care of me in case (万一) anything happens, so I always feel safe when we are together. She can also send me messages, just like old-fashioned e-mail, and I can download (下载)information from her memory chip. It’s so great to have an e-friend – I feel never lonely and I always have someone to talk to.
Actually, I would plan to tell you more about life in the year 3044, I have to send my e-friend to clean up my room, though. Maybe one day I will be able to fly back in time rocket and visit you and old friends. Looking forward to! An e-friend can do the following EXCEPT________.
| A．It can walk and talk. |
| B．It can help me with my homework. |
| C．It can send me message. |
| D．It can travel back in time. |
What does the underlined word “company” probably mean?
| A．同情 | B．公司 | C．同伴 | D．交通 |
What can we learn from the passage?
| A．In 3044, people won’t do many of the things we do now. |
| B．E-friends make life more convenient in 3044. |
| C．People are able to travel back in time rocket in 3044. |
| D．Life in 3044 is the same as life in the 21 century. |
Travel Arrangements
Date: 15 April, 2014For Miss Li Yan
| May 4 |
Leaving Ningbo Air China Flight CA 111 Please check-in at least two hours before time |
10:00 a.m. |
| May 5 |
Arrive in Sydney Hotel bus will take you to the hotel |
9:30 a.m. |
| May 5 |
Holiday in Sydney Check-in: 5 May, 2013 Check-out: 10 May, 2013 Nights: 5 |
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| May 10 |
Visit a local family |
12:30 p.m. |
| May 14 |
Leave Sydney Qantas Airline Ltd, Flight QF 333 |
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| May 14 |
Arrive in Perth The guide will collect you from the airport for four days return bus trip to Monkey Mia |
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| May 18 |
Leave Perth Qantas Airline Ltd Flight QF 444 |
15:30 p.m. |
| May 18 |
Raffles Hotel Singapore Check-in: 18 May, 2013 Check-out: 19 May, 2013 Night: 1 |
11:00 a.m. |
| May 19 |
Arrive in Ningbo |
How many days will Miss Li Yan’s holiday last?
| A．14. | B．16. | C．19. | D．20. |
How will Miss Li Yan travel from the airport when she arrives in Perth?
| A．By taxi. | B．In a car. |
| C．On the travel-bus. | D．By plane. |
Where will Miss Li Yan be on May 16?
| A．In a hotel in Perth. | B．On her return to Sydney. |
| C．On a flight to Singapore. | D．On a trip to Monkey Mia. |
In which city will Miss Li Yan stay before she return to Ningbo?
| A．Singapore. | B．Sydney. |
| C．Perth. | D．Melbourne. |
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 (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.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 stunner 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 you have a 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. |