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.

1.How many suggestions are mentioned in the passage?

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

2.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!

3.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 stunner parts.

C. To discuss it with a friend.              D. To review it before you sleep.

4.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.

5.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 ho confident in your memory ability.

 

Some teenagers think that newspapers are boring and only for adults. But that's not true. There are many interesting stories in the paper. You just need to make clear what you are looking at. “I spend about half an hour reading newspapers every day,” said 15-year-old Gao Ming from Beijing. “I'm interested in things happening at school.” School news is just one kind of news story in newspapers. There's also world news: from international problems to pop stars.

Read the newspaper carefully, we'll find different types of articles on the pages:

News stories — these stories are about events. Reporters try to show all points of a story to help readers understand what happened. Reporters try to speak to as many people as possible. They also use pictures and numbers to show the readers that the stories are true. The newspaper Teenagers has lots of news stories on the news page and front page. When we read them, we learn more about the facts, not the writers’ ideas.

Opinion writing — opinion writing is usually about something happening right now. But it isn't just facts. Here writers add their own opinions to the news. Writers pick only the facts that help back up their ideas. They make readers believe that they are telling the truth. This is usually the kind of story that gets people thinking. Go to “Speak Out” on Page Two for an example of opinion writing in Teenagers.

Advertisement — Don’t get happy too early when you read them. Those sweet words and lovely pictures are just ways to get us interested in their products! People have to pay to put advertisements in newspapers!

1.The underlined sentence means that the readers "_______".

    A. should understand interesting news stories     

B. ought to know which kind of things to read

    C. need to look at the school news first     

D. must know the contents of all the news

2.This passage mainly discusses how_______.

A. reporters write different kinds of news  

B. teenagers get interested in newspapers

C. readers can read newspapers in better ways

D. readers can’t read different news in newspapers

 

阅读下列短文，根据短文中的信息完成文后表格。在答题卡标有题号的横线上，写出空缺处所填单词的正确形式。（每空一词）

In classroom, your teachers will talk about topics that you are studying. The information they provide will be important for you to know when you take tests. So you must be able to take good written notes from what your teachers say.

Here are the three stages(阶段) of taking notes and what you should do during each stage.

Before Class

Review your notes you have taken before you come to class. This will be good for remembering what was covered. Get you ready to understand new information your teacher will provide.

During Class

Keep your attention on what your teacher is saying and “the signal words” that tell you what your teacher is going to say and it is important to write in your notes. Examples of signal words are “The most important point…” and “Remember that…”. Be sure to include in your notes information that your teacher repeats or writes on the blackboard. Write quickly so that you can include all the important information in your notes. Do this by writing abbreviations such as med for medicine, using symbols such as % for percent, and writing short sentences.

After Class

Rewrite your notes to make them more complete and accurate(准确的) by changing abbreviations into whole words, symbols into words, and shortened sentences into longer sentences. Use them to answer your questions. If necessary, ask your teacher for help.

 

Taking notes

1.                The information that is    2.   by the teachers about studying topics is useful for your tests, so it is necessary for you to learn take good notes.

Stages       3.   Class Review the notes you have taken to  4.  what was covered.

  5.  to understand new information.

         During Class        6.  to your teacher carefully.

Be sure to   7.  the important points.

Write them down   8.   .

         After Class         Make your notes more complete and accurate to   9.  your questions.

Ask for your   10.  help.

 

 

This is Li Gang’s English self-schedule(自学计划)for one week.

Monday	Review some English spelling rules.
Tuesday	Study prepositions（介词）to show place.
Wednesday	Read the useful sentences used in a telephone conversation. Write a simple conversation.
Thursday	Review the prepositions that I have learned. Practice them in the evening.
Friday	Listen to the English radio program for one hour. Write nothing down. Just listen.
Saturday	Review all of the new words I have learned this week. Write a story with the new words.
Sunday	Read an English story. Do exercise. Summarize（概述） the story in my notebook.

【小题1】Li Gang will read the useful ________ used in a telephone conversation on Wednesday.

A．sounds

B．numbers

C．sentences

D．words

【小题2】Li Gang will review the prepositions to show place on ________.

A．Monday

B．Tuesday

C．Wednesday

D．Thursday

【小题3】Li Gang will improve his _______skills on Friday.

A．listening

B．speaking

C．reading

D．writing

Learning a foreign language is difficult for many learners. The following tips may help you learn a foreign language quickly.
Reading aloud
When you start learning a foreign language, you should read aloud. Reading aloud instead of reading lowly only to yourself helps you in remembering. It helps with pronunciation, too.
Building your vocabulary
You’ll have to make a few word lists, you have to memorize and review them regularly. You may review the word lists at least once a day for two weeks.
Learning grammar
Learning the grammar of a foreign language is a dry and boring task. But it can speed your language learning. Don’t jump to learn tenses(时态), it’s better to be done after you’ve learned some of the language. The most important thing is that you shouldn’t worry about the mistakes you’ll make when you start. If you do like this, you’ll learn the language better.
Watching TV and movies
This is a wonderful way to learn a foreign language quickly. You can watch TV shows in the language you are learning. They’ll help you a great deal with the vocabulary as well as catching what others say and also your pronunciation.
根据短文内容，选择正确答案，（5分）
【小题1】Reading aloud while learning a foreign language helps in ____________.

A．talking to people	B．understanding words
C．learning grammar quickly	D．pronouncing words correctly

【小题2】Which of the following is important in building one’s vocabulary of a foreign language?

A．Writing the words again and again.	B．Listening to tapes in the language.
C．Reviewing words from time to time	D．Reading more articles in the language.

【小题3】 When learning the grammar of a foreign language, you should _____________.

A．learn tenses first	B．try not to make mistakes
C．make at least one word list	D．learn from the mistakes you make

【小题4】The underlined phrase “ a great deal” means “___________”.

A．much

B．little

C．a few

D．never

【小题5】Which is the best title for the passage?

A．Traditional ways of learning English

B．Some advice on learning a foreign language

C．The important of learning a foreign language

D．How to deal with difficulties in learning a language