Many teenagers feel that the most important people in their lives are their friends. They believe that their family members, especially their parents, don’t know them as well as their friends do. In a large family, it is quite often for brothers and sisters to fight with each other and then they only go to their friends for getting ideas.

It is very important for teenagers to have one good friend or a circle of friends. Even when they are not with their friends, they usually spend a lot of time talking among them on the phone. This communication is very important in children’s growing up, because they can not discuss something difficult to their family members.

Parents often try to choose their children’s friends for them.Some parents may even stop their children from meeting their good friends: The question of “choice” is an interesting one. Have you ever thought of the following questions?

    Who choose your friends?

Do you choose your friend or your friends choose you?

Have you got a good friend your parents don’t like?

Your answers are welcome.

1.Who know them better than their parents for the teenagers?

A．Their parents.	B．Their friends.
C．Brothers and sisters.	D．Family members.

2.How do they communicate when the teenagers stay alone?

A．Go to their friends.

B．Talk with their parents:

C．Talk with their friends on the phone.

D．Have a discussion with their family by phone.

3.Which of the following sentences is true?

A．Parents should like everything their children enjoy.

B．In all families, children can choose everything they like.

C．Teenagers can only go to their friends for help.

D．Parents should try their best to understand their children better.

4.What is the meaning for “Your answers are welcome. ”?

A．You are welcome to have a discussion with us.

B．You have got an idea, so your answers are welcome.

C．Your answers are always right.

D．You can give us all the right answers.

5.. Which is the best title of this passage?

A．Only parents can decide.	B．Parents and children.
C．A strange question.	D．Teenagers need friends.

 

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 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.

1.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!

2.How many suggestions are mentioned in the passage?

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

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.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.

5.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.

 

Many teenagers feel that the most important people in their lives are their friends. They believe that their family members, and in particular, their parents, don’t know them as well as their friends do. In large families, it is quite often for brothers and sisters to fight with each other and then they can only go to their friends for advice.
It is very important for teenagers to have one good friend or a circle of friends Even when they are not with their friends, they usually spend a lot of time talking among them on the phone. This communication is very important in children’s growing up, because friends can discuss something difficult to say to their family members.
However, parents often try to choose their children’s friends for them. Some parents may even stop their children from meeting their good friends. The question of “choice” is an interesting one.
Who chooses your friends?
Do you choose your friends or your friends choose you?
Have you got a good friend your parents don’t like?
Your answers are welcome.
【小题1】Many teenagers think their ________ know them better than their parents do.

A．friends

B．brothers

C．sisters

D．teachers

【小题2】When teenagers stay alone, their usual way of communication is ________.

A．to go to their friends

B．to talk with their parents

C．to have a discussion with their family by phone

D．to talk with their friends on the phone

【小题3】Which of the following is different in meaning from the sentences “Some parents may even stop their children from meeting their friends?

A．Some parents may even not allow their children to meet their good friends.

B．Some parents may even ask their children to stay away from their good friends.

C．Some parents may even not let their children meet their good friends.

D．Some parents may want their children to meet their good friends at the stop.

【小题4】Which of the following sentences is right according to the passage?

A．Parents should like everything their children enjoy.

B．In all families children can choose everything they like.

C．Parents should try their best to understand their children better.

D．Teenagers can only go to their friends for help.

【小题5】The sentence “Your answers are welcome” means“________”.

A．You are welcome to have a discussion with us.

B．We’ve got no idea, so your answers are welcome.

C．Your answers are always correct.

D．You can give us all the right answers.

【小题6】Which is the best title of the passage?

A．Only Parents Can Decide	B．Parents and Children
C．Teenagers Need Friends	D．A Strange Question

Many teenagers feel that the most important people in their lives are their friends. They believe that their family members, and in particular, their parents, don’t know them as well as their friends do. In large families, it is quite often for brothers and sisters to fight with each other and then they can only go to their friends for advice.
It is very important for teenagers to have one good friend or a circle of friends Even when they are not with their friends, they usually spend a lot of time talking among them on the phone. This communication is very important in children’s growing up, because friends can discuss something difficult to say to their family members.
However, parents often try to choose their children’s friends for them. Some parents may even stop their children from meeting their good friends. The question of “choice” is an interesting one.
Who chooses your friends?
Do you choose your friends or your friends choose you?
Have you got a good friend your parents don’t like?
Your answers are welcome.
【小题1】Many teenagers think their ________ know them better than their parents do.

A．friends

B．brothers

C．sisters

D．teachers

【小题2】When teenagers stay alone, their usual way of communication is ________.

A．to go to their friends

B．to talk with their parents

C．to have a discussion with their family by phone

D．to talk with their friends on the phone

【小题3】Which of the following is different in meaning from the sentences “Some parents may even stop their children from meeting their friends?

A．Some parents may even not allow their children to meet their good friends.

B．Some parents may even ask their children to stay away from their good friends.

C．Some parents may even not let their children meet their good friends.

D．Some parents may want their children to meet their good friends at the stop.

【小题4】Which of the following sentences is right according to the passage?

A．Parents should like everything their children enjoy.

B．In all families children can choose everything they like.

C．Parents should try their best to understand their children better.

D．Teenagers can only go to their friends for help.

【小题5】The sentence “Your answers are welcome” means“________”.

A．You are welcome to have a discussion with us.

B．We’ve got no idea, so your answers are welcome.

C．Your answers are always correct.

D．You can give us all the right answers.

【小题6】Which is the best title of the passage?

A．Only Parents Can Decide	B．Parents and Children
C．Teenagers Need Friends	D．A Strange Question

Rewrite the following sentences as required.

1.The medicine has a good effect on the illness. (一般疑问句)

_______________ the medicine _______________ a good effect on the illness?

2.He will be responsible for the new project. (反意疑问句)

He will be responsible for the new project, _______________ _______________?

3.Jimmy promised to work harder in English than before. (划线提问)

_______________ did Jimmy promise to _______________?

4.The detective discovered some important clues for the case. (被动语态)

Some important clues for the case _______________ _______________ by the detective.

5.There was something wrong with the machine as soon as the engineer left. (保持句意)

The machine _______________ _______________ as soon as the engineer left.

6.Will they have a discussion after class? He wanted to know. (合并一句)

He wanted to know _______________ they _______________ have a discussion after class.

7.for, used to, and, breakfast, have, milk, I, bread (连词成句)

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