When we talk about intelligence(智力),we do not mean the ability to get good scores on certain kinds of tests or even the ability to do well in school.By intelligence we mean a way of living and behaving(表现),especially in a new situation.If we want to test intelligence,we need to find out how a person acts instead of how much he knows what to do.
For example,when in a new situation,an intelligent person thinks about the situation,not about himself or what might happen to him.He tries to find out all be can,and then he acts immediately and tries to do something about it.He probably isn’t sure how it will all work out,but at least he tries.And if he cannot make things work out right,he doesn’t feel ashamed(羞愧)that he failed,he just tries to learn from his mistakes.An intelligent person,even if he is very young,has a special outlook(看法)on life,a special feeling about life,and how he fits into it.
If you look at children,you’ll see great difference between what we call“bright”children and“non-bright”children.They are actually two different kinds of people,not just the same kind with different amount of intelligence.For example,the bright child really wants to find out about life-he tries to get in touch with everything around him.But the unintelligent child keeps more to himself and his own dream-world:he seems to have a wall between him and life in general.According to this passage,intelligence is the ability to__________.
A.get some high scores on some tests |
B.do well in school |
C.deal with life |
D.have a lot of book knowledge |
In a new situation,an intelligent person________.
A.knows more about what might happen to him |
B.is sure of the result he will get |
C.cares more about himself |
D.keeps his mind on what to do about the situation |
If an intelligent person failed,he would_______.
A.try not to feel ashamed |
B.learn from his mistakes |
C.try to find all he could |
D.make sure what result he would get |
Bright children and non-bright children________.
A.are two different types of children |
B.are different mainly in their degree of cleverness |
C.have difference only in their way of thinking |
D.have different knowledge about the world |
Enjoy wonderful programmes on Binhai TV
Follow Billy 7.00 a.m.-8.00 a.m.
As Billy grows up, his tail (尾巴) is becoming longer and longer. He is worried about it very much and wants to ask someone for help. It is said that there is an old man in the forest. He has magic power to do everything. Billy decided to visit him. You can have an adventure (冒险) in the forest with Billy and learn some useful English vocabulary from it.
Best Friends 10.00 a.m.-11.00 a.m.
It is about two kids, Jane and Alice. They are good friends and always trust and support each other. After watching this drama series, you will know the magic of friendship.
World Sport 5.00 p.m-6.30 p.m.
This is a sports round-up for kids. It covers the recent important sporting events. There are also interviews with some young sports stars. They are hard-working and full of dreams. By answering questions on the phone, you can get some sports posters. If someone wants to learn English, which programme is the best?
A.World sport | B.Best Friends |
C.Binhai TV | D.Follow Billy |
What kind of TV programme is Best Friends?
A.A drama series. | B.A chat show. |
C.A documentary. | D.A cartoon. |
What might be the main character in Follow Billy?
A.A boy. | B.A girl. |
C.A monkey. | D.An old man. |
What does Best Friends want to tell us?
A.Jane and Alice are twin sisters. |
B.Jane and Alice have no other friends. |
C.Jane and Alice have magic power. |
D.The importance of having a close friend. |
According to the TV guide, which of the following sentences is true?
A.Best Friends is shown at night. |
B.We can see some players in World Sport. |
C.Billy is worried about the old man so he goes to visit him. |
D.You can get sports posters by answering Billy's questions. |
My grandfather Jack
My grandfather Jack is 96 years old, and he has had an interesting life. He has travelled a lot in his life in the Far East. He visited the Taj Mahal in India and the Pyramids in Egypt. He hunted animals in Africa, and rode a camel in the Sahara Desert. He says the most beautiful place he has travelled to is Kathmandu in Nepal.
Jack has married twice. His first wife died when she was 32. He met his second wife Maria while he was cycling round France. They have been married for 50 years, and they have lived happily in a small village since they got married.
Jack says that he has never been ill in his life. The secret of good health, according to my grandfather, is exercise. He goes swimming every morning. He has done this since he was a boy. He also has a glass of wine every night! Perhaps that is his secret!What kind of life has Jack lived?
A.A short life. | B.An interesting life. |
C.A lonely life. | D.A poor life. |
Which of the following does Jack think is the most beautiful place?
A.Kathmandu. | B.The Pyramids. |
C.The Sahara Desert. | D.Taj Mahal. |
How many times has Jack married?
A.Once. | B.Twice. | C.Three times. | D.Four times. |
Where did Jack meet Maria?
A.In India. | B.In Nepal. |
C.In France. | D.In Egypt. |
What does Jack do every night?
A.Hunts animals. | B.Rides a camel. |
C.Goes swimming | D.Has a glass of wine. |
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Have you ever asked your relatives or friends if there is Wi-Fi in their houses? Have you ever searched for Wi-Fi when you are at restaurants or hotels? The answers will probably be "Yes". Most of us want Wi-Fi everywhere as if we can't live without it. But we can only use free Wi-Fi in some public places. We still have to spend some money accessing(连接)the Internet at most time. Here comes a piece of good news.
A rich, powerful organization in the USA called the Media Development Investment Fund (MDIF) has decided to change the age of online computing (计算) completely by giving free Wi-Fi to every person on Earth. They will send up hundreds of satellites(卫星) into low Earth orbit(轨道)in 2015.
This is because they have made a survey and found that only 60% of the world's population have been able to get information on the Internet. And this is also because many countries are unable to offer people the necessary infrastructure(基础设施)to access the web.
We can expect to use free Wi-Fi everywhere in the near future.
Present situation |
●Many of us want Wi-Fi everywhere as if we can't live without it. ●It |
What the organization will do |
●MDIF has made a decision to |
Reasons |
●Only 60% of the world’s population have been able to ●Many countries can’t |
What we can expect |
●Free Wi-Fi will |
Paper was not made in southern Europe until the year of 1100. Though Scandinavia(斯堪的维尼亚半岛) now makes a great deal of the world’s paper, it had not begun to make it until 1500. It was a German named Schaeffer who found out that one could make paper from wood. After that, forest countries, such as Canada, Sweden, Norway, Finland and the United States, became important in paper making. Today in Finland, for example, no industry(工业)is bigger than the forest industry. And the paper industry is the most important part of it.
Modern paper-making machines are very big, and they make paper very fast. The biggest machines can make a piece of paper 750 meters long and six meters wide in one minute.
When we think of paper, we think of newspapers, books, letters, envelopes(信封), and writing paper. But there are many other uses. Each year, more and more things are made of paper. We have had paper cups, plates, and dishes for a long time. But now we hear that chairs, tables and even beds can be made of paper. The newest thing made of paper in the world may be a paper house. It is not a small house for children to play in, but a real, big house for people to live in. It is not expensive. You can put up a paper house yourself in a few hours, and you can use it for about 5 years.When was paper made in Europe?
A.The year 1500. | B.The year 1400. |
C.The year 1200. | D.The year 1100. |
found out that paper can be made from wood.
A.A Canadian | B.An American |
C.A German | D.A Chinese |
In witch country is the forest industry the biggest industry?
A.Finland. | B.Sweden. | C.Norway. | D.The Untied States. |
How long can be the biggest modern paper-making machines make a piece of paper 750 meters long and six meters wide?
A.In a day. | B.In an hour. |
C.In a minute. | D.In a second. |
What can be made of paper?
A.Paper cups. |
B.Plates, dishes. |
C.Chairs, tables, beds and houses. |
D.All of above. |
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(立刻). 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.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.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. |