The human brain weighs about 1.4 kilograms，but it can hold much more information than most computers.However，there is another difference between human brains 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 memories 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 and say "Hello，Carlos".
Break a big number into small parts.For example，it's hard to remember 109244153.But if you break it into three parts﹣109/244/153，it will become easier.
Write down what you need to remember over and over again.This will help you keep it in mind longer，especially when memorizing formulas or facts.
Always review information.If you bring what you've learned back to your mind，it'll become easier to remember.For example，before you go to sleep，it's a good idea to review the new things you've learned that day.
Discuss things with friends.It is always easier to remember things through discussions.You can have a discussion about what's right or wrong，and it will lead to the right answer.
All of the suggestions are helpful.If you follow them，you are certain to improve your memory.
（1）How many suggestions are mentioned in the passage？
| A． |
Three. |
| B． |
Four. |
| C． |
Five. |
| D． |
Six. |
（2）Which of the following statements is NOT true？
| A． |
People can remember all information in daily life. |
| B． |
Computers can remember all given information. |
| C． |
People can improve their memories if they want to. |
| D． |
Human brains can hold more information than most computers. |
（3）According to the passage，what should you do when you have trouble in memorizing the formulas？
| A． |
Store them in a computer. |
| B． |
Break them into small parts. |
| C． |
Write them down over and over again. |
| D． |
Discuss them with friends. |
（4）What does the underlined word "them" in the last paragraph refer to（指代）？
| A． |
The information. |
| B． |
The computers. |
| C． |
What you've learned. |
| D． |
The suggestions. |
（5）The best title of the passage is .
| A． |
Discussing Can Help You Remember Things |
| B． |
The Suggestions for Improving Your Memory |
| C． |
Reviewing Can Help You Improve Your Memory |
| D． |
The Importance of Improving Your Memory |
We know good manners are important. Today I am going to tell you something about manners in different countries. I think you already know that people in different countries usually have different ways of doing things. Something that is rude in one country may be quite polite in another. For example, in Britain you mustn’t lift your bowl to your mouth when you are having liquid food. That is considered bad manners in Britain. But in Japan you needn’t worry about making a noise when you drink something. It shows that you are enjoying it. In Britain we try not to put our hands on the table at all during a meal. In Mexico, however, guests are expected to keep their hands on the table throughout a meal. In Arabic countries we must be careful with our hands. You see, in Arabic countries you mustn’t eat with your left hand. This is considered to be very impolite. So, what should you do if you visit a foreign country? Well, you needn’t worry. You can ask the native people there to help you and you can just watch carefully and try to do what they do. In Arabic countries you must be careful with your _____.
| A．feet | B．mouth | C．eyes | D．hands |
In Britain we try not to put our hands _____ during a meal.
| A．on the desk | B．in the bed | C．on the table | D．in the pocket |
Which of the following is true?
| A．In different countries, the manners are the same. |
| B．Different manners in different countries. |
| C．Good manners are not important. |
| D．In Arabic countries we mustn’t be careful with our hands. |
What’s the meaning of the underlined word “throughout”?
| A．穿过 | B．贯穿 | C．通过 | D．横过 |
The mainly idea of this passage is ______.
| A．Manners | B．Habits | C．Traffic | D．Lights |
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| 16:00 – 18:00 Every Saturday 200 Yuan a month 9 Zhou Yu Street Tel: 3785290 Foreign teachers, English songs and films and more! |
| Ocean Museum 9:00—17:00 From Thursday to Sunday Ticket: 50 yuan 132 Xue Yuan Street Tel: 5439871 Show you a full picture of sea lives! |
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Sunny English Club is for _______.
| A．nurses | B．policemen | C．businessmen | D．students |
You will pay ________ if you want to stay in the English club for half a year.
| A．300 yuan | B．600 yuan | C．1200 yuan | D．2400 yuan |
You can visit Ocean Museum ________.
| A．on Saturday | B．on Wednesday | C．on Monday | D．anytime |
One can get free exams in Health Centre if he is ________.
| A．9 | B．17 | C．67 | D．73 |
If you are interested in the life of fish, you should go to________.
| A．Health Centre | B．Ocean Museum |
| C．Sunny English Club | D．16 Yong Le Street |
Anyone who has ever traveled with a teenager knows that the teenager can make the vacation good or bad for the entire family. As a travel agent, Lynda Maxwell said, “If teenagers are happy, everybody is happy.”
Teenagers are often interested in travelling, but their interests and schedules often aren’t the same as their parents’. It means that when the parents start to look for a place of interest in the early morning, their teenagers may be sleeping soundly!
The thing makes travelling with teenagers very difficult, but it isn’t impossible. The experts said, “The keys to success is what parents do before they travel.”
For many families, the hardest part may be finding a vacation time that is right for everyone. Be sure to sit down with everyone else in the family before setting a date.
“After setting a date, ask teenagers where they would choose to go,” suggested Maxwell. It is possible that they’d like nothing more than to sit on a beach for a week. “Maybe there’s a compromise(折中),” said Maxwell.
“Most teenagers like using the Internet now, so parents can ask them to think up the ideas about what to see and do,” said Brad Anderson. “I find teenagers are excellent at making great suggestions.”The main problem of travelling with teenagers is that______.
| A．they are always causing problems |
| B．there’s no way to make them happy |
| C．they don’t want to travel with their parents |
| D．their interests and schedules are different from their parents’ |
Maxwell thinks that.
| A．teenagers are good at making suggestions |
| B．parents should discuss the travel plan with their teenagers |
| C．parents should choose the places where teenagers like to go |
| D．teenagers should try their best to make their parents happy |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?
| A．Teenagers often have some great ideas of travelling. |
| B．Teenagers always make their parents disappointed. |
| C．Most parents often look for travel information online. |
| D．Teenagers should learn how to get along with their parents. |
Do you like to sit in front of the computer and play computer games hour after hour? Have you ever thought of what that may be doing to your health? More and more children are becoming overweight(肥胖的) and growing less creative because they spend too much time in front of the computer according to a survey.
Last week Child Protective Services(儿童保护组织)in America organized an activity. The aim of the activity was to encourage children to do some outdoor activities instead of playing computer games at home. Many American children spend about 1,000 hours a year playing computer games — more time than they spend in school. As a result, they are overweight. Some of them have very poor eyesight, and they can’t see clearly.
Everyone should pay attention to his health and try to keep healthy. The doctor says that the longer children play computer games, the more overweight they may become. And the junk food children eat while they’re playing computer games makes the weight problem more serious.
To keep fit, children need to take exercise regularly, play outside with friends, and explore the world around them. Can you spend two weeks without playing computer games? It might be difficult for computer lovers, but why not have a try?Children may become______ if they play computer games all day.
| A．much younger | B．much lighter | C．less creative | D．less careful |
American children may spend______ hours in school a year according to the passage.
| A．less than 1,000 | B．more than 1,200 | C．about 1,500 | D．about 2,000 |
The underlined word “eyesight” means “______” in Chinese.
| A．凝聚力 | B．想象力 | C．记忆力 | D．视力 |
What can we learn from the passage?
| A．Playing computer games has caused some health problems. |
| B．Playing computer games can make children cleverer and more creative. |
| C．Child Protective Services in America organized an activity for parents. |
| D．Child Protective Services asked children to study at home and not to play outdoors. |
Everyone may feel it difficult to fit in with a new culture. However, you needn’t change everything about yourself, because all of your experiences are part of you and make you special. The following tips may help you live in a new culture more easily.
Teach people your culture. You’re the one who meets the new culture, but it doesn’t mean you should be the one doing all the learning. Take the opportunity to teach new friends your culture. They may know little about it. Invite them for traditional dishes from your culture, or show them how you celebrate your holidays.
Find a support group. Find people in your neighborhood who recently moved here. You can share experiences, cheer each other up when things get difficult, and introduce each other to the new friends you’ve made.
Keep in touch with home. You probably left behind your good friends and family when you move. If it’s a long time, keep in touch with them. Write letters, send emails, and make phone calls so that you can learn about the things happening there, and talk about your new experiences. Keep pictures around to remind you of home.
Remember: the key to getting over your culture shock(文化冲击)is to understand the new culture and find a way to live comfortably within it 52keeping your culture in your heart.
It’s important to be yourself. Do not change too fast or too many things at once. You should have your own style. So, maintain(保持)what’s important to you and find a good combination between old and new cultures, and you’ll be fine.The underlined phrase “fit in with”means “” in Chinese.
| A．改变 | B．研究 | C．适应 | D．产生 |
The underlined sentence in the second paragraph means.
| A．you should meet a new culture |
| B．you should keep the new culture far away |
| C．you should teach your culture to others |
| D．you should learn and follow the new culture |
Which of the following words can fill in the blank of paragraph 5?
| A．what | B．why | C．while | D．whether |
According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?
| A．People should teach their new friends their culture. |
| B．People should try to make some friends in a new place. |
| C．people should keep in touch with home after they leave. |
| D．People should give up their old culture in a new place. |