The human brain（大脑） 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 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.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. |
Bicycle Tour(旅行) and Race(比赛)
A bike tour and race will be held on August 26 and 27(Sat. & Sun.) at 5：30 a.m. The riders will leave Tiananmen Square and ride the first 35 kilometers as a training leg. Then the next 55 kilometers leg, from Yanjiao to Jixian, will be the first competitive(竞争性的) part of the tour. The riders and their bikes will then be taken from Jixian to Changli.
The second racing leg of the tour will be from Changli to the seaside of Nandaihe, covering a distance of 20 kilometres. Saturday night the riders will stay at Nandaihe for supper. Sunday morning is free for playing at the seaside. At noon all the people and their bikes will be taken back to Beijing.
Cost： 200 yuan
Telephone： 4675027
Ticket price： ￥60, ￥100, ￥150
Time/Date： 4：30 p.m., August 26(Sat.)
Telephone： 5012372
Rock Climbing
The Third National Rock Climbing Competition will be held on August 26-27 at the Huairou Mountain Climbing Training Center. More than 10 teams from Beijing, Wuhan, Dalian, Jilin and other places will join in it. A Japanese team will give an exhibition(展出) climbing free for audience(观众).
Take a bus from Dongzhimen to Huairou.
Time/Date： 9：00~12：00, August 26 and 27
Telephone： 7143177, 7144850 The main purpose(主要目的)of the passages in the newspaper is to give information about _____________.
| A．visiting teams |
| B．famous players |
| C．things to do for the weekend |
| D．prices to pay for the sports events |
If you take part in the bike tour, you will probably ride for _____________.
| A．35 kilometers | B．55 kilometers |
| C．90 kilometers | D．110 kilometers |
What is special about the rock climbing competition?
| A．A foreign team will join in it. |
| B．You can watch an exhibition climbing without paying. |
| C．You can join in it if you are interested in it. |
| D．The bus trip to the place of the competition is free. |
What is a library for? Most libraries have books and other things to read. Many of them have things to listen to. Some libraries even have computers. Very few people would think of a library as a place to live in.
One library in New York City turned into(变成)a home for 250 people for a few days.
These were all people near the library. They slept on the floor. Why did the people move into the library?
The people moved into the library because the city wanted to close it to save money. These 250 New Yorkers loved their library. They didn't want to lose it. So they moved in. They knew that the library couldn't be closed if they were living inside it. At last the city agreed to keep the library open, and the people all went home.Where did the story happen?_________.
| A．In New York City. |
| B．In a school in New York City. |
| C．In the streets in New York City. |
| D．In most libraries in New York City. |
The library had hundreds of ___________.
| A．workers in it | B．policemen in it |
| C．people living in it | D．computers in it |
The people in the story _______________.
| A．were all the workers in the library |
| B．were all people near the library |
| C．didn't read any books |
| D．wanted to buy some computers |
Why did 250 people move into the library? Because_____________.
| A．these people wanted to save money |
| B．these people needed places to live in |
| C．the library was very quiet |
| D．they loved the library and they didn't want to lose it |
From the passage we know that ___________.
| A．the library was kept open at last |
| B．the library was closed because no one read in it |
| C．the library became a home of these people |
| D．the city saved a lot of money |
Visiting the forest zoo
Come and see the Indian elephants and the new tigers from Northeast of China. The beautiful birds from England are ready to sing songs for you, and the monkeys from Mount Emei will be happy to talk to you. The lovely dogs from Australia want to laugh at you. Sichuan pandas will play balls for you. The giraffes from Africa (非洲) are waiting to look down on you.
Tickets Opening time
Grown-ups (成人) : 3 yuan 9:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. (Monday—Saturday)
Children over 1.4 m : 2 yuan except (除了) Friday (closed)
Children under 1.4 m : Free 10:00 a.m. –-3: 00 p.m. (Sunday)
Keep the zoo clean！
Do not touch(触摸), give food or go near to the animals.Why does the writer introduce (介绍) so many animals from different places to us?
| A．To frighten us in the zoo. |
| B．To make us lovely in the zoo. |
| C．To attract(吸引) us to the zoo. |
| D．To show animals can do everything. |
How much does Mr. Smith have to pay if he visits the zoo with his 3-year-old son?
| A．3 yuan. | B．4 yuan. | C．5 yuan. | D．6 yuan. |
At which of the following time can we visit the zoo?
| A．8:30 a.m. Wednesday. | B．9:30 a.m. Friday. |
| C．2:00 p.m. Sunday. | D．5:00 p.m. Tuesday. |
What should we do in the zoo?
| A．To spit everywhere. | B．To throw things everythere. |
| C．To keep the zoo clean. | D．To keep the zoo full. |
From the passage, we can infer (推断) that a giraffe must be a very ________ animal.
| A．fat | B．short | C．strong | D．tall |
Long ago, there was an interesting man called Effendi (阿凡提), He had a good sense of humour. One day he played a joke on the Prime Minister (宰相). He said that the Minister would die the next day. Really the next day, the Minister fell off the horse and died. When the king learned this, he got angry and sent his men to catch Effendi at once.
When Effendi was in front of the King, the king shouted angrily, “Effendi, since (既然) you know when my Minister would die, you must know the date of your own death. Say it out, or you will die today.”Effendi looked at the king for a while, he answered, “But how can I know? I’ll die two days earlier than you.”Because the king was afraid if he killed Effendi, he himself would die after that. He thought he must keep Effendi alive as long as he could, so he let Effendi go.The story tells us _____________
| A．How Effendi fooled(捉弄) the king |
| B．When the king would die |
| C．Why the Minister died |
| D．Effendi knew the dates of everyone’s death |
The Prime Minister died because _______.
| A．effendi killed him |
| B．effendi said he would die |
| C．he was badly ill |
| D．he fell to the ground from the horse |
Why did the king ask Effendi to tell him the date of his own death?
| A．In this way the king would know when he would die |
| B．He wanted to find an excuse（借口） to kill Effendi |
| C．He himself had known the date of Effendi’s death |
| D．He wanted to know when Effendi would die |
The king let Effendi go because ____________.
| A．he hoped to live a long life |
| B．he was afraid of Effendi |
| C．he didn’t believe Effendi |
| D．he knew he would die two days later |
Which of the following is not true?
| A．The Minister died after the day when Effendi played a joke on him. |
| B．The king was afraid of death |
| C．Effendi didn’t know when the king would die |
| D．If the king killed Effendi, he himself would die two days later. |
“Hi, Jenny!”
“Hi, Brian! What class do you have next?”
“I have art next,” says Brian. “It’s my favourite. I draw six pictures every week.”
“You are a good painter(画家),” says Jenny. “I see some of your pictures. They are beautiful. I like art too, but I am not good at it. I am not going to be a painter when I am older!”
“I tell you, Jenny,” says Brian. “Art is interesting for everyone. You don’t need to be good at it.”
“You are right, Brian,” says Jenny. “And I like our art teacher. He teaches us a lot. I am much better at art this year.
“Yes. Mr. Smith is good. He looks like a great painter too, with his long hair and big beard(胡子).”
“When do you have art lesson, Jenny?” asks Brian.
Jenny looks at her timetable. “I have art tomorrow morning,” she says.
“What class are you going to now?” asks Brian.
“I’m going to music class. It’s one of my favourites! We are learning a new song this week. I love to sing. What’s the time, please?”
Brian looks at his watch. “Oh, no! It’s 2:13! There are only two minutes!”
“Hurry, Brian!” says Jenny. “We don’t want to be late for class! See you later.”
“Okay. I am going to art class. See you after school!”Where are Brian and Jenny now?
| A．At the bus stop. | B．At school. |
| C．At home. | D．At the drawing club. |
Who is Not good at drawing in this article(文章)?
| A．Jenny. | B．Brian. | C．Mr. Smith | D．No one. |
What can we know about the art teacher?
| A．He is a good teacher and he looks young. |
| B．He is a great painter and looks old. |
| C．He is Mr. Smith with great-painter looks. |
| D．He is Mr. Smith with bad-teacher looks. |
What time is Jenny’s music class going to start?
| A．Tomorrow morning. | B．Tomorrow afternoon. |
| C．2:13. | D．2:15. |
Which of the following is Not right according to(根据) the article?
| A．Jenny and Brain like singing. |
| B．Jenny and Brian like drawing. |
| C．Jenny is doing better in art this year. |
| D．Brian thinks everyone can enjoy art. |