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.
【小题1】How many suggestions are mentioned in the passage?

A: Hello, Li Lei. Why didn’t you come to the picnic yesterday?

B: My pen friend Qiu Tian came to see me.?

A: Qiu Tian? What a nice name!    1    ?

B: He’s quite good, helpful and honest. We’re getting on well with each other.?

A: So you have the same interests?

B: Yes, he likes swimming, and so do I. Also, we both like computers, music and collecting.

A: That sounds great.   2     ?

B: He’s handsome, tall and strong. Easy to get on with.?

A:    3       

B: No problem. My friend is your friend. By the way, I heard your father was not well.  4  

A: His left leg was hurt in a car accident. Nothing serious now. He’s much better.?

B:     5          I hope he’ll be better soon.

A: Thank you.

阅读短文，从所给的选项中选择四个句子完成短文，使其文理通顺。（有一项多余）

Imagine a normal day: you go to work, return home, and maybe buy somethings on your way home.1.. For a large number of people, the answer to that question is zero.

Ever since the Industrial Revolution（工业革命）began, many changes have taken place in our world.2..

Want to buy a pair of shoes? An MP3 player? A book? It’s only a few clicks(点击) away. Need a computer? A gift? A tennis racket? Click. No need to even leave your house.3.And the quality of crops that are grown and harvested(收割) by computers is getting better.

You are probably booking (预定) your hotel room online. When can we choose our own rooms and get our keys by ourselves? We also hope that everything we want to buy at the supermarket will be ready for us when we arrive.4.Researchers have already designed a robot to correctly find your preferred beer and bring it to you.

Will human jobs be completely done by robots? We don’t know. But computers are doing more and more jobs for humans.

5.How many examples of ways of doing things does the author pick up to show the advantages of computers?

A. Five.  B. Four.  C. Six.  D. Three.

A. On the farm, machines are used, and more and more farm jobs can be done by machines.

B. In a factory, workers are busy making products.

C. Many jobs done by humans in the past are now being done by technology(技术) instead.

D. How many people do you have to talk with to do those everyday tasks?

E. In fact, a restaurant in China recently started using some robots to serve people.

阅读下面短文，将短文中划线部分的句子译成中文。（共6分，每小题2分）
In the United States, many people use cell phones. But few send messages with them. Most of them don’t even like to try it. Do you find it strange?
Computers are very common in America. 【小题1】 Most people like using e-mails more than messages.  Sending e-mails is faster than sending messages .They don’t need to choose the letters one by one . It can save more time . And they like talking on the phone. They don’t feel good when “talking ”by sending messages to each other.
Another reason is to save money. Americans are excited about new cell phones .But they think a lot before they buy. So many people’s cell phones are still very old . They can’t send messages.
【小题2】In the U.S. ,people call for free from 7(or9)o’clock in the evening. But if they send messages ,they still have to pay. A message costs about 10 cents . It is too much.
【小题3】It is also bad manners to greet by sending messages in American. Americans are happier to get cards from their families or friends.

根据句子意思，用括号中所给汉语提示或英语单词的适当形式填空。(每空一词)

1.The government has built many houses for the     ▲      people.(home)

2.The story     ▲     (it) is interesting, but it’s a little difficult for children.

3.Doctor Brown performed an   ▲     (operate) on her yesterday.

4.Have the police found that     ▲     (lose) child?

5.The rivers have     ▲     (rise) because of the heavy rain last week.

6.We have many subjects,   ▲    (包括) English and math.

7.I hope the show will be     ▲     (成功) held in our school hall.

8.Oxfam Trailwalker is one of the most important   ▲     (事件) in Hong Kong.

9.The     ▲     (制造商) of computers come from the UK.

10.They plan to celebrate their fifteen years of   ▲     (婚礼) this Sunday.