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. |
Which pet is the best pet for you? Different pets are good for different people. People who live in the country can have almost any pet. Dogs need a lot space(空间) to run, so the country is a good place for them. The country is a good place for cats, rabbits, horses, and birds, too. People who live in the city can also have pets. Cats are happy inside flat. Birds, fish, and lizards can live in flat . Dogs can be very happy in apartments if they get lots of exercise and clean air. Dogs need to be walked every day. A runner would make a good pet owner(主人). Then the dog could run with its owner.
Cat and dog owners must train their pets. Training takes time. Birds, fish, and lizards are better pets for people who are very busy.
Cats and dogs both need soft beds to sleep on. Birds sleep on a perch in their cages. Lizards and fish need tanks to live in. one thing all animals need is lots of love. Peter is busy with his work in the city every day, so he may keep the pets like____.
| A．cats and birds | B．dogs and fish |
| C．horses and lizards | D．birds and lizards |
Which sentence is true according to (根据) the passage?
| A．People in the country can have almost any pet. |
| B．People in the city can only have cats or dogs. |
| C．People who own cats can’t only have other pets. |
| D．All the pets need soft beds and lots of love. |
What’s the passage mainly about?
| A．How to keep a pet in your house. |
| B．How many kinds of pet there are |
| C．What’s the difference between cats and birds |
| D．How to choose(选择) your best pet. |
Everybody wants to be healthy. You know food is very important. There are many healthy foods. You can have more bananas, apples, oranges, tomatoes and lettuce because fruit and vegetables are good foryou. But don't eat too much chocolate. It's not good for you. It's not healthy food. Healthy food can make you grow and make you strong and happy. Remember there is a saying, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away." Sports can also keep you healthy. Get up early and do some sports every day. Don't be lazy! You will be healthy and happy. What are healthy food?
| A．Fruits and vegetables |
| B．Bananas, apples and chocolate |
| C．Fruits and chocolate |
| D．Orange, tomatoes and chocolate |
Why are healthy food good for you?
| A．They make you happy. |
| B．They can make you grow and make you strong and happy. |
| C．They are delicious. |
| D．They can make you happy and clever. |
"An apple a day keeps the doctor away."means( 意思是)？
| A．The doctor goes away when he sees an apple. |
| B．The doctor runs away when you give him an apple. |
| C．You eat an apple every day and you can be healthy |
| D．Apple is a famous doctor in the world |
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How much is the ticket of the film 2012?
| A．￥20. | B．￥30. | C．￥40. | D．￥60. |
You can call______ if you want to see Iron Man 2.
| A．0351-8734204 | B．0351-8319312 |
| C．0351-8061635 | D．0351-8456161 |
At 9 0’clock in the morning, you can go to______ to see a film.
| A．the King’s Cinema | B．Changfeng Theater |
| C．the Royal Theater | D．Town Cinema |
I had hidden the long black bag in the garage for the past two days．Tonight，in the dark，I would finally take it away．If everything went OK，it would be done by morning．But I had to be sure no one，not even my wife，saw me．
It was more difficult to get away from the party than I expected．I said that the children were tired and needed to get to bed．It was partly true．But the main reason for leaving was that I wanted to complete my plan．
First I had to get the kids to sleep．That was never easy at any time and tonight it was even more difficult．The eldest one wanted to know why we left the party early．I told him 10:30 pm was not early．As usual，I read them a bedtime story，but I had to stop myself reading too quickly or they would learn my secret．
Silence finally came，and feeling like a thief in the night，I went out of the house and into the garage．Taking one end，I dragged the bag out from its hiding place and took it into the garden．I was worried that my neighbours might see me and call the police．
It was already eleven o’clock．By the light of the moon I started working，trying to make as little noise as possible．And that was not easy with a saw（锯子）and a hammer．
After much effort，my work was finally completed．I looked down at my watch．It was exactly 4:00 am．Then I went inside to have a shower and get a few hours of sleep．It wouldn’t be long now before the kids would rush into my room and wake me up to tell me about the new tree house Father Christmas had brought them this year．Why did the man feel nervous?
| A．He left the party too late． |
| B．He was afraid of the darkness． |
| C．He didn’t know where the black bag was． |
| D．He worried that others would discover his secret． |
The underlined word“they”in Paragraph 3 refers to________．
| A．thieves |
| B．parents |
| C．children |
| D．neighbours |
In what order did the man do the following?
a．Read the kids a story．
b．Had a shower．
c．Worked in the moonlight．
d．Dragged the bag from the garage．
e．Went to a party．
| A．e－d－a－b－c |
| B．e－a－d－c－b |
| C．a－b－e－d－c |
| D．a－e－d－c－b |
What did the man want to do after finishing his plan?
| A．Go to sleep． |
| B．Wake up his children． |
| C．Open the bag． |
| D．Call the police． |
How would the children feel when they saw the man’s work?
| A．Confused． |
| B．Excited． |
| C．Tired． |
| D．Angry． |
（河北）
Tuesday，1st September
I had mixed feelings today，nervous，worried，happy，excited…My heart went down when Miss Chan，our head teacher，said that Matthew and Beth，two students from England，would spend three months with us!I was worried that I had to speak English so much!But at the end of the school day，I was happier than I thought：the morning with them today was more enjoyable than I expected．
Today is the most unforgettable first day I have had!Matthew is fantastic!His English is clearer and easier to listen to than I thought．The other English student，Beth，is the most helpful girl I’ve ever met．There were lots of things to do on the first day．Beth offered to help Miss Chan put up all the notices．Of course，some of the credit（功劳）should also go to ME because I translated some of the notices for her．Miss Chan praised us!
We finished all the preparations 10 minutes earlier than expected，and then Beth and I talked for a while．Matthew sang several English songs and did some stand－up comedy（单人喜剧表演）at the party．We all praised him．When the bell rang to end the first school day，none of us wanted to leave．
When I went back home，I had a little headache．I have probably spoken more English today than the whole of last year．
It was really a happy day!I hope our friendship can continue，even after they have gone back to England!The writer felt________when he heard the news from Miss Chan．
| A．excited |
| B．angry |
| C．fantastic |
| D．worried |
Beth helped Miss Chan with the________．
| A．comedy |
| B．speeches |
| C．notices |
| D．translation |
Matthew________at the party．
| A．had a talk |
| B．rang the bell |
| C．sang several songs |
| D．made preparations |
Matthew and Beth________on the first day．
| A．spoke much Chinese |
| B．got lots of praise |
| C．had a little headache |
| D．forgot to leave school |
From the passage，we know that the writer________．
| A．caught a bad cold that day |
| B．went back home with Beth |
| C．expects to travel to England |
| D．likes the two English students |