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 (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 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．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. |
Are you looking for a fun vacation spot? Do you like to sleep in a hotel, go shopping, and eat fancy meals? If so, Mona Island might Not be the place for you! That’s because Mona Island has no hotels, no museums, no shops, and no restaurants. None at all!
But if you like nature , Mona Island is an amazing place to take a vacation. Some of the animals living there are not found anywhere else in the world. There are beautiful beaches and caves to explore. The sea around the island has colorful fish. There are many things that make Mona Island an unusual place.
Mona Island is very small, On a map it looks like a tiny green lima bean floating in the big blue ocean. the only way to get there is by taking a long boat ride from the island of Puerto Rico.
The government of Puerto Rico takes care of the island and has made it a natural reserve. That means the island’s animals and plants are protected from being harmed by people. Mona Island is different from most places because people are not allowed to live there. Only a few park rangers are able to stay.
The park ranger’s job is to keep Mona Island safe and beautiful. They insist that rules be followed. One rule is that only 100 people at a time can visit the island. That way, the park rangers can make sure the land and animals remain safe.
B．根据文章内容选择正确答案How can we get to Mona Island from the island of Puerto Rico?
| A．By air | B．By underground |
| C．By train | D．By ship |
Who can live on Mona Island?
| A．Visitors | B．Adults |
| C．Only the park rangers | D．Children |
Why is Mona Island different from most places? Because______________
| A．It is small |
| B．people are not allowed to live there. |
| C．it looks like a tiny green lima bean. |
| D．it is a natural reserve. |
what can we do on Mona Island?
| A．We can eat fancy meals and have a good sleep in a hotel. |
| B．We will explore caves and scuba dive there. |
| C．W can live there for some years. |
| D．We can buy some animals living only there. |
what would happen if more than 100 people at a time visited the island ?
| A．There is no place for them to stay. |
| B．The land and animals may be in danger. |
| C．People may fight against each other. |
| D．Visitors will have no food to eat on the island. |
At one time Einstein travelled all over the United States giving lectures. He travelled by car and soon became quite friendly with the driver.
The driver always listened to Einstein’s lecture, which the great scientist gave again and again. One day he told Einstein that he knew the lecture so well that he was sure he could give it himself. Einstein smiled and said, “Why don’t you give the lecture for me next time?” The driver agreed.
That evening both of them went along to the lecture hall. Nobody there knew Einstein. As the driver took his place on the stage everybody clapped. Then he started the lecture. Sure enough he didn’t make a single mistakes. It was a greet success, and when it was over, people clapped and clapped. Then he started to leave, shaking hands with everybody, while Einstein followed quietly a few steps behind.
Just before he got to the door, a man stopped them and asked the driver a very difficult question. The driver listened carefully. Of course, he did not understand a thing, but he nodded as if he did. When the man stopped talking, the driver said that he thought the question was very interesting, but really simple. In fact ,in order to show how simple it was, he would ask his driver to answer it!
A.根据文章内容判断句子对错，正确的写A,错误的写B.Einstein was a great scientist.
Einstein’s driver didn’t answer the question because it was too easy for him.
Einstein didn’t agree to let the driver give the lecture .
The driver gave the lecture for Einstein because none of the people there knew Einstein.
The driver was clever enough to think of a good way and help himself out of trouble.
Some people like to get up early, but some do not. In fact, it is really good for us to get up early every day. Maybe those who don't like getting up early will not believe this, but it is true. Scientists made a survey in about one thousand people, and then they found that early rising(早起) people had less disease(疾病) than late rising people, and early rising people also look healthier than late rising people, and so on.
So we may know early rising is helpful in more than one way. First, it helps to keep us healthy. We all need fresh(新鲜的) air. But air is never so fresh as early in the morning. Besides, it is useful to do morning exercises.
Secondly, early rising helps us in our studies. In the morning we learn more quickly and find it easier to understand what we learn.
Thirdly, early rising can give us a plan of our work for the day. We cannot work well without a good plan.
Fourthly, early rising gives us enough time to get ready for our work, such as to wash our hands and faces and eat our breakfast.
Late risers may find it difficult to form the habit(养成习惯) of early rising. They have to make an effort(努力) to do so. As the English proverb says, “Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy(富裕的) and wise.”Early rising people are than late rising people.
| A．fatter | B．thinner |
| C．healthier | D．Cleverer |
Air is the freshest according to the passage.
| A．in the morning | B．in the afternoon |
| C．in the evening | D．all the day |
Which of the following is the result of early rising?
| A．People can get ready for their work. |
| B．People can get fresh air. |
| C．People can learn things more quickly and better. |
| D．All of the above. |
If a man always likes to get up late, it's for him to form the habit of getting up early.
| A．easy | B．difficult | C．happy | D．sad |
As the English proverb says, can make us healthy, wealthy and wise.
| A．getting up early | B．going to bed early |
| C．getting up late | D．both A and B |
Going to a friend's house is very exciting. You may spend time with a friend and get to see where he lives. So remember to be polite.
When to arrive
The first thing to remember is that when a friend invites you, you need to arrive on time. If your friend tells you to come "about 3:00", that means you can arrive before 3:05. But usually it is a good idea to arrive at the right time.
What to bring
Often it is also nice to bring something to your friend's house. This could be a box of chocolates for you two to share, or maybe a movie that you can watch together. You can also bring some flowers. A little gift is a nice way to show your friend that you are excited to be at his house.
How to greet
When you visit your friend's house, you may also meet his parents. You should tell them who you are and they may tell you their names. As a child, I went to visit my friend Paul. I called his parents by their first names John and Mary. But now I know it is more polite to call them Mr. or Mrs. Smith. This will show them more respect （尊重） and then they may tell you to call them by their first names. Another way to show respect is to call them Madam or Sir.
It is a cool thing to visit a friend's house. Be polite to your friend and your friend's parents, and you will be welcome again!If you get to your friend's house at about 5:00 pm, it is polite to arrive at ____.
| A．5:02 pm | B．4:50 pm | C．4:30 pm | D．5:30 pm |
When the writer was a child, he called his friend's father ______.
| A．Smith | B．John | C．Mary | D．Paul |
When you go to your friend’s house, you shouldn’t bring _____ as a present.
| A．a box of chocolates | B．a movie |
| C．some flowers | D．some money |
The passage mainly tells us_________.
| A．when to arrive at your friend's house |
| B．how to greet people |
| C．what to bring to your friend |
| D．how to be a good visitor |
We may read this passage _________ .
| A．on a wall | B．in a letter |
| C．in a magazine | D．in an advertisement |
There are lots of popular writers in China, for example Han Han, FengJical, Tie Ning, Guo Jingming and so on. In my mind, Mo Yan is one of the most famous writers in China, because he is not only from Weifang but also good at writing.
Mo Yan was born in Gao Mi, Wei Fang. Now he is a 57-year-old writer. His real name is Guan Moye. Mo Yan is his pen name. It means “no speaking”. He began writing at the age of 26 and in 2011 his novel The Frog won the Mao Dun Prize in Literature. Since then, he has won lots of prizes.
In 2012, Mo Yan won the Nobel Prize in Literature. I’m proud of him, because I like writing. So I joined a writing workshop to improve my level of writing and I made lots of friends there.
Who is your favourite writer? Can you tell me?
How many writers are mentioned in this passage?
| A．5 | B．6 | C．4 | D．7 |
Where was Mo Yan born?
| A．In Jiangsu. | B．In Zhejiang. |
| C．In Gao Mi. | D．In Nobel. |
What does “Mo Yan” mean?
| A．Frog | B．Guan Moye | C．Mao Dun | D．No Speaking |
Why did the writer join a writing workshop?
| A．Because he likes Mo Yan. |
| B．Because he likes writing. |
| C．Because he likes some writers. |
| D．Because he wants to make some friends. |
Which one is not TRUE?
| A．Gao Mi is Mo Yan’s hometown. |
| B．Mo Yan began writing in 1981. |
| C．Mo Yan won Nobel Prize in Literature in 2011. |
| D．Mo Yan is the writer’s favourite writer. |