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 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. |
Do you live in a city? Do you know how cities began? Long long ago, the world had only a few thousand people. These people moved from one place to another. They moved over the land, hunting animals for food.
No one knows how or when these people learned about growing food. But when they did, their life changed. They did not have to look for food any longer. They could stay in one place and grow it.
People began to live near one another, so the first village was established (建立). Many people came to live in the villages, and these villages became even larger.
When machines appeared, life in the villages changed again. People built factories. More and more people lived near the factories. The cities began.
Today, it’s strange that some people are moving back to small villages. Can you tell me why?
根据短文内容，判断正(T)误(F)。People moved from place to place to hunt animals.
The story says,“No one knows how or when these people learned about growing food. But when they did, their life changed.” In this sentence, the word “they” means people.
When machines appeared, life in the cities changed again.
All people like to live only in big cities.
People built factories after the cities grew big.
George passed the entrance exam and was admitted(允许进入) to a famous university. These days, his father is looking for a mobile phone for him so as to keep in touch with him closely.
Tom is a senior middle school student. He likes sports very much and plays basketball every afternoon. He wants to buy a pair of shoes after school.
There's a party this evening for Mary's 15th birthday. Her family are getting ready for it. Her sister's job is to buy some drinks.
Joan doesn't want to forget the past, especially the happy moments.
Bill traveled a lot when he was young. Now he is retired. He enjoys reading about foreign people, places and customs.
| A．"Just do it ! "—This slogan speaks out to teens. It tells them to do something if they think it's worth it. And if so, why not do it wearing Nike？ |
| B．"Share moments, share life. "—This slogan from Kodak connects photos and beauty. It asks people to remember the happy moments in life by taking photos of them—using Kodak film(胶卷) of course. |
| C．There are some public service advertisements( PSAS) that educate people about public service projects, such as Project Hope. Its slogan is "Project Hope—Schooling Every Child". |
| D．" Always Coca—Cola. "—Coke's slogan changes every few years , but this one has enjoyed a lasting popularity. because it shows the brand's spirit. It seems to say " Coke is the only drink; there are no other forms of drinks ". |
E．On hearing the slogan "Make yourself heard", you will know there is the Ericsson product for you to call anyone.
F．One magazine ad says, "Make me your window on the world ! " The advertisers say that the weekly magazine can bring the world to your home. Have you ever wondered what the Chinese eat for breakfast? Did you know that the Sahara Desert is getting bigger every year? This fascinating magazine, full of color pictures, is your window on the world.
 The British Museum |
One of the greatest museums in the world. There are famous exhibitions from ancient Egypt, Rome, Greece and other parts of the world. Open: 10 am—5 pm( Monday to Saturday) and 2:30 pm—6 pm( Sunday). Free entrance. |
 Clink Prison |
In this old London prison you can experience prison life. You can also have your birthday party here ! Open: 10 am—6 pm(Monday to Friday) Adults: £ 3. 50; children: £ 2. 50 |
 The London Eye |
Take a bird's eye view of the capital on this amazing big wheel. Spectacular views at night！ Open: 9:30 am—8:30 pm Adults : £ 11. 50; students /over sixties: £ 9. 00; children : £ 5. 75 ; under five : free |
 The Globe Theatre |
Visit the replica(复制品) of the old theatre. Learn about the life and plays of Shakespeare. Open : 9 am—12 am( Monday to Friday) Adults: £ 7. 50; children: £ 4. 50 |
 The National Gallery |
It has one of the really great collections of paintings in the world. Don't miss it ! Open : 10 am—6 pm( Monday to Saturday) and 2 pm ～6 pm( Sunday) Adults : £ 13. 50; children : £ 10. 00 |
根据材料内容选择最佳答案，并将其标号填人题前括号内。Ann has just arrived in London, and she enjoys plays very much. Where might she go first?
| A．The National Gallery. | B．The Globe Theatre. |
| C．The London Eye. | D．The British Museum. |
Alan wants to take a good view of London at night. Which of the following places can he go to?
| A．The National Gallery. | B．The Globe Theatre. |
| C．The London Eye. | D．The British Museum |
Which of the following can you see in the British Museum?
| A．What prison life was like |
| B．A bird’s eye view of London |
| C．Exhibitions from ancient Egypt. |
| D．Something about the plays of Shakespeare. |
Hector wants to spend his birthday with his girl friend in Clink Prison. How much does he need to pay?
| A．￡ 3.50 | B．￡ 6 | C．￡ 7 | D．￡ 10 |
Joe is going to the National Gallery. What time is OK for him?
| A．10:30 am, Sunday. | B．6:00 am, Tuesday. |
| C．9:30 am, Friday. | D．3:00 pm, Wednesday. |
If you watch the sky for about an hour after the sun goes down , you may see some " moving stars". But they're not really stars. They're man—made satellites(人造卫星). And the biggest of all is the International Space Station(ISS). From May to July is the best season to watch the ISS flying over the earth. And people can see it with their eyes.
The ISS is the biggest satellite and scientists want to live on it. They think that the best way to learn more about space is to live there.
When the space station is finished , it will be like a city in space. People will stay and study there with many of the things they have at home. Laboratories, living rooms and power stations are being built. The ISS is the most expensive space program. Billions of dollars are being spent on it every year.
Scientists hope that the ISS will be a stepping stone for future space exploration(探索). "The ISS will help us understand the human body better, explore space and study the earth. It can help us make life on the earth better, " said Kathryn Clark , an ISS scientist.
Sixteen countries are part of the program: the US, Russia, Canada, Japan, Brazil and 11 European countries. China isn't an ISS country , but it has helped with some of the experiments. In 2003 , China sent some rice up to the ISS to find out what space would do to it.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案，并将其标号填人题前括号内。What is true about the International Space Station?
| A．It is a big city in space. |
| B．It is the biggest man-made satellite. |
| C．It is a real moving star. |
| D．People can't see it with their eyes. |
From the passage we know that______.
| A．the ISS costs less than people expect |
| B．scientists can do anything they like there |
| C．the ISS can help us make life in the space better |
| D．sixteen countries are members of the space program |
The underlined phrase "a stepping stone" means " ______" in Chinese.
| A．脚步 | B．巅峰 | C．垫脚石 | D．敲砖 |
China sent some rice up to the ISS in order to______.
| A．be used as astronauts' food | B．sell it to aliens |
| C．do some science experiments | D．make it grow better in space |
Where do you most possibly find the passage?
| A．A TV guide. | B．A storybook. |
| C．A science magazine. | D．A travel diary. |
It all started a year before when my daughter Suzanne and I were shopping in Sydney. In the window of a sports shop I noticed a photo of a group of young people climbing the rock along a canyon(峡谷). "That's what I'm going to do next year," I said. Suzanne laughed. "Sure, Mom! Don't forget you're 65 years old. "
I didn't feel l was that age! I joined a club and trained weekly. Each day I felt my physical energy increase and, along with it, my confidence. Then Suzanne pointed out, "It's good, but how can you clear away the fear of height?" "I've got it worked out, " I replied bravely. "We're going to the indoor climbing center. "
While I was going up the high wall, I was afraid to look down as if a terrible animal was after me. Some time later, as I reached the ground, I sat down heavily on the floor. Later that night, as I lay in bed, I encouraged myself, "You've climbed the wall! You'll certainly make it! "
We set off with our packages to the Grand Canyon. When we reached it, I found the canyon was a huge black hole—far deeper than I had imagined. As the guide clipped(夹住) me onto the rope, my heart beat double-time and I wondered why I had got myself into this. Time lost all meaning as I pushed my body forward. Only the strong rope kept me from losing hope. I began to think it would never end when everyone had stopped. "This is as far as we go, and we can climb out after a few steps, " the guide said finally. Two and a half hours later, we returned to the car park at last. I began to shake, one hard step after another.
Getting onto the bus, I fell into the seat I had left so confidently a lifetime before. Then, while I was in the seat catching my breath, a feeling of happiness spread through me. I had done it, at the age of 66.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案，并将其标号填人题前括号内。 At the beginning, what's her daughter's attitude towards her decision?
| A．Supportive. | B．Doubtful. |
| C．Confident. | D．Satisfied. |
What did the writer find when she reached the Grand Canyon?
| A．She found it was very easy to climb the canyon. |
| B．She found she began to shake, one hard step after another. |
| C．She found the canyon was far deeper than she had imagined. |
| D．She found that a terrible animal was after her and she was afraid. |
The underlined sentence suggested that the writer was feeling ______ .
| A．angry | B．nervous | C．happy | D．excited |
What’s the right order of the following?
a. I went back to the car park.
b. I found the canyon was more terrible than I had thought.
c. I got the idea of rock climbing.
d. I felt happy and proud of myself.
e. I trained weekly in a club.
| A．e-c-b-d-a | B．c-e-b-a-d |
| C．a-c-e-b-d | D．d-c-e-b-a |
What can be learned from the passage?
| A．Every dog has its day. |
| B．Where there is a will, there is a way. |
| C．Climbing is the only way to keep healthy. |
| D．Children should care more about their parents. |