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 informati6n 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 ever 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. |
Mr. Brown asks a lot of questions about the buses. Here’s the timetable. Can you answer his questions?
| Timetable |
||||
| STOP |
BUS1 |
BUS2 |
BUS3 |
BUS4 |
| Ferry |
6:00 |
6:30 |
7:00 |
7:30 |
| New Street |
6:30 |
7:00 |
7:30 |
8:00 |
| Hotel |
6:35 |
7:05 |
7:35 |
8:15 |
| Hospital |
7:00 |
7:25 |
8:00 |
8:25 |
| Market |
7:10 |
7:30 |
8:10 |
8:35 |
What time does Bus Four leave(离开) the hotel?
| A．7:00 | B．7:05 | C．7:35 | D．8:15 |
How many buses are there from Ferry to Market?
| A．One. | B．Two. | C．Three. | D．Four. |
Two men are walking in the park. One is Mr Brown , a worker, the other is Mr Black. Mr Brown is going to a chair. It is by the road. Mr Black is after him. Mr Brown finds Mr Black. Now Mr Black begins to walk faster(更快). Because he wants to get to the chair before Mr Black. Now Mr Black begins to walk faster because he also wants to get to the chair first. Then they both run .Mr Black runs faster than (比) Mr Brown. So he gets to the chair first and sits down on it. Mr Brown runs after Mr Black. When he gets to the chair. He sees Mr Black sitting on it. He is sorry to show a notice(通知)with the words“Wet Paint(油漆未干)”to Mr Black . Now Mr Black knows why Mr Brown is going to the chair.Where are Mr Brown and Mr Black?
| A．In the garden | B．On the chair |
| C．In the park | D．Beside the road |
What are they doing? They are________
| A．talking | B．walking to the chair |
| C．holding a notice | D．sitting on a chair |
_________ runs after_________at first
| A．Mr Black ,Mr Brown | B．The worker, Mr Brown |
| C．Mr Brown ,Mr Black | D．Mr Brown, The worker |
________get to chair first.
| A．The worker | B．Mr Brown |
| C．Mr Black | D．A strange(陌生人) |
Mr Brown goes to the chair because__________.
| A．he wants to sit there | B．he wants to talk to Mr Black on the chair |
| C．It is his chair | D．he wants to tell people ”Wet Paint” |
American schools begin in September after a long summer holiday. There are two terms in a school. The first term is from September to January, and the second is from February to June. Most American children begin to go to school when they are five years old. Most children are seventeen or eighteen years old when they finish high school.
High school students study only four or five subjects each term. They usually go to the same class every day, and they have little homework for every class. After class they do many interesting things.
After high school, many students go to college. They can go to a small one or a large one. Many college students work after class to get some money for their studies.Most American children go to school when they are years old.
| A．four | B．five | C．six | D．seven |
High school students after class.
| A． do a lot of homework | B．do many interesting things |
| C． often sing songs | D．do lots of reading |
After high school, many students .
| A．begin to work | B．stay at home |
| C．go to college | D．visit their friends |
Many college students work after class because.
| A． they want to get some money for their studies |
| B． they don’t have anything to do |
| C． their parents ask them for money |
| D． their teachers ask them to do so |
From this passage, we know that in America a summer holiday begins in .
| A．January | B．September | C．February | D．June |
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LiuYing
Manager
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Music Teacher
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Doctor
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E-mail：zhing@yahoo.com
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| A．She is a manager． | B．She is a doctor． | C．She is a teacher． | D．She is a driver． |
Mr Green’s son is ill and feels terrible．He can go to ________．
| A．Liu Ying | B．Chen Lijun | C．Song Wei | D．Zhang Jing |
I want to buy a computer, I can call the company at ________．
| A．0755-6561382 | B．0411-4312789 | C．13501368855 | D．0532-4313861 |
Jim and his classmates want to go to the Great Wall，they can go to ________．
| A．Chaoyang Foreign Language School | B．New Century Bus Company |
| C．Dadi Computer Company | D．Dongfang Children’s hospital |
Does Song Wei have an e-mail address?
| A．No，he doesn’t． | B．Yes，he does． | C．Yes，he doesn’t． | D．No，he does． |
Eating out is more popular in Britain today than it has ever been. It is reported that British people spend more eating out than cooking for themselves and eating at home. It seems that many British people are becoming more and more interested in how good their food tastes, and also how healthy it is.
However, eating out can also be expensive, so British people do not eat out every night. When having a date with friends, or having a birthday, many people like to go to a restaurant, and people often also eat in a restaurant before going to the cinema or the theater.
As in all cultures, there are many rules of manners about eating. The knife and fork should be used in the correct way. It is also impolite to speak with your mouth full when you are eating.
Most British cities have a large collection of food as well as British food, from the very cheap to the very expensive---French, Italian, Indian, Chinese, Thai, Japanese and many, many more.
When people are too tired to cook after work, they often get a “take-away”. This means that they order from a take-out restaurant by telephone, and then go to get it. Many take-out restaurants also send it to your house. All you have to do is to open the door, pay and eat!When do British people often eat in a restaurant?
| A．After having a birthday. | B．Before watching a movie. |
| C．When they feel tired. | D．If they want to have natural food. |
Many people prefer to eat out nowadays because __________.
| A．eating out is cheaper than cooking at home |
| B．they can learn more manners in the restaurant |
| C．people care more about their food than before |
| D．people don’t like to stay at home after work |
From the fourth paragraph, we can learn that _________.
| A．British dishes are very expensive | B．Japanese dishes are most expensive |
| C．British people like foreign food | D．French food is most popular |
What is the best title of the passage?
| A．British restaurant culture | B．British table manners |
| C．Best restaurants in Britain | D．Best food in Britain |