Improve your memory

Do you find yourself forgetting where you left your keys or blanking out information on important tests? 1.Before your next big exam, be sure to check out some of these tried and tested ways of improving memory.

Focus your attention on the materials you are studying. Attention is one of the major parts of memory. In order for information to move from short-term memory into long-term memory, you need to actively attend to this information. 2.

Structure and organize the information you are studying. Researchers have found that information is best organized in related groups.3.Or you can make an outline of your notes and textbook readings to help group related concepts (概念).

4.When you are studying unfamiliar material, take the time to think about how this information relates to things that you already know. By establishing relationships between new ideas and previously existing memories, you can remember the recently learned information.

Pay extra attention to difficult information. Remembering information at the beginning or end of an article is easy. However, recalling information from its middle can be difficult. 5.Another way is to try restructuring what you have learned so it will be easier to remember. When you come across an especially difficult concept, devote some extra time to memorizing the information.

A. Use this approach in your own studies.

B. Try grouping similar concepts and terms together.

C. Relate new information to things you already know.

D. Repeat the information you are studying to improve memory.

E. Try to study in a quiet place and concentrate on your learning.

F. Fortunately, there are things that you can do to help improve your memory.

G. You can overcome this problem by spending extra time memorizing this information.

I had a bad habit of skipping to the last pages of a book. I just wanted to see how it ended _______ I was still in the middle of it. This habit _______ first my mom, then my friends, and _______ even my own daughter. Often my _______ wouldn't be limited just to the books I read but also to what others were _______ as well. Then one day my daughter told me in anger, “Dad, please just read a book one _______ at a time like everyone else！”

At times I didn't _______ this bad habit to just reading books either. I also tried to skip ahead in my own life and _______out what to do months or even years from now _______ enjoying each day at present. Although I knew that the ________ of my life wasn't done yet and that I had many pages ________ to go, I still couldn't control my burning desire to write the ________ of it halfway through. Time and again, I would ________ jump ahead and try to solve every potential problem before it happened. Life, ________, doesn't work like that. It loves to ________ us, and you never know what new problems, changes, or opportunities each new day will ________.

Recently when I found myself living in the ________ again, I felt a voice that gently told me I needed to “l(fā)ive one day at a time”. When I heard those words, I ________, turned the book of my life back to the ________ page, and thanked God for today.

Each of us has to ________ the book of life line by line, moment by moment and trust that our story will be brought to its perfect end.

1.A. since B. while C. for D. because

2.A. confused B. delighted C. annoyed D. embarrassed

3.A. usually B. obviously C. accidentally D. finally

4.A. disappointment B. misunderstanding C. impatience D. disagreement

5.A. reading B. saying C. doing D. watching

6.A. chapter B. copy C. page D. edition

7.A. contribute B. devote C. apply D. limit

8.A. try B. let C. figure D. turn

9.A. on the part of B. instead of C. other than D. on the basis of

10.A. book B. river C. picture D. play

11.A. forgotten B. kept C. left D. regretted

12.A. feeling B. beginning C. comments D. ending

13.A. consciously B. strangely C. foolishly D. critically

14.A. however B. moreover C. therefore D. otherwise

15.A. cheat B. surprise C. satisfy D. frighten

16.A. bring B. make C. take D. award

17.A. present B. dream C. memory D. future

18.A. shouted B. cried C. smiled D. lost

19.A. exciting B. right C. favorite D. hopeful

20.A. write B. review C. explain D. translate

An effective leader needs to lead and set an example. By having the right approach and spirit towards work, you can motivate(激發(fā)) others to be 1.(equal) enthusiastic about work. When the schedule is tough, be 2. little firm about things.

When your team already 3.(do) excellently, you can loosen up slightly and create a happy atmosphere to make everyone feel 4.ease. This would only help you to have better working conditions. When you have a happy set of people 5.(work) for the organization, you will achieve all the targets and get productive results.

Also, be honest! Do what you say and say what you do. If you feel that you are unable 6.(deliver) something to the client(客戶) within a specific date, then say it truthfully. Do not promise promotions(提拔)7.raises to your employees if you are unable to give it to them. This will only increase frustration levels within a team.8.(honest) is a very helpful tool to keep a team together so you should make the full use of it. Lastly, always set goals for 9.(you) and your team. With the right perspective (視角) towards things, you can set short-term goals10.would help you to assess situations and implement the required changes in the organization.

下面短文中有10處語言錯誤。請在有錯誤的地方增加、刪除或修改某個單詞。

增加：在缺詞處加一個漏字符號(∧)，并在其下面寫出該加的詞。

刪除：把多余的詞用斜線(\)劃掉。

修改：在錯的詞下畫一橫線，并在該詞下面寫上修改后的詞。

注意：1.每處錯誤及其修改均僅限一詞；

2.只允許修改10處，多者(從第11處起)不計分。

As it is known to us, fewer and fewer students do sports regularly, what makes them weak and easily tired. There are many reasons about this. First of all, some of the students complained that they have too many homework, resulting in less time to take exercise. Beside, some of them think that it is very difficulty for them to keep doing exercise, because it is a very hard thing.

Because lack of physical activities, many students are in poor health. I suggest that our school must take measures to encourage more students to take part in sports. For us students, no matter what busy we are, it is necessary to spare some time to do exercise.

假定你是李華，你和你的朋友打算在學校創(chuàng)辦一個英語讀書俱樂部，請寫信給你的美國朋友Peter，介紹一下俱樂部的創(chuàng)辦目的和運作情況，希望對方提出建議。

注意：1．詞數(shù)100左右，文章開頭和結尾已給出，不計入總詞數(shù)；

2．可以適當增加細節(jié)，以使行文連貫。

Dear Peter，

How is everything going? I'm writing to ask you some advice on our English reading club．

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Looking forward to your early reply.

Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

Welcome to the Electronic Village to explore new ways of language teaching and learning.

1.Nearpod can be used to ______.

A. offer grammar tests B. teach listening on-line

C. help vocabulary learning D. gain fluency in speaking

2.If you want to improve your speaking skills, you can go to____________.

A. Room 501 B. Room 502 C. Room 601 D. Room 602

3.Which of the following can assess your grammar learning?

A. Nearpod. B. Kahoot. C. TEO. D. Prezi.

4.A teacher who wants to learn on-line teaching ia expected to arrive by ______.

A. 9:00 am B. 10:30 am C. 2:00 pm D. 3:30 pm

In ancient Egypt, a shopkeeper discovered that he could attract customers to his shop simply by making changes to its environment. Modern businesses have been following his lead, with more tactics（策略）.

One tactic involves where to display the goods. Foe example, stores place fruits and vegetables in the first section. They know that customers who buy the healthy food first will feel happy so that they will buy more junk food（垃圾食品）later in their trip. In department stores, section is generally next to the women’s cosmetics(化妝品) section：while the shop assistant is going back to find the right size shoe, bored customers are likely to wander over cosmetics they might want to try later.

Besides, businesses seek to appeal to customers’ senses. Stores notice that the smell of baked goods encourages shopping, they make their own bread each morning and then fan the bread smell into the store throughout the day. Music sells goods, too. Researchers in Britain found that when French music was played, sales of French wine went up.

When it comes to the selling of houses, businesses also use highly rewarding tactics. They find that customers make decision in the first few second upon walking in the door, and turn it into a business opportunity. A California builder designed the structure of its houses smartly. When entering the house, the customer would see the Pacific Ocean through the windows, and then the poll through an open stairway leading to the lower level. The instant view of water on both levels helped sell these $10 million houses.

1.Why do stores usually display fruits and vegetables in the first section?

A. To save customers times.

B. To show they are high quality foods.

C. To help sell junk food.

D. To sell them at discount prices.

2.According to Paragraph 3, which of the following encourages customers to buy?

A. Opening the store early in the morning.

B. Displaying British wines next to French ones.

C. Inviting customers to play music.

D. Filling the store with the smell of fresh bread.

3.What is the California builder’s story intended to prove?

A. The house structure is a key factor customers consider.

B. The more costly the house is, the better it sells.

C. An ocean view is much to the customers’ taste.

D. A good first impression increases sales.

4.What is the main purpose of the passage?

A. To explain how businesses turn people into their customers.

B. To introduces how businesses have grown from the past.

C. To report researches on customer behavior.

D. To show dishonest business practices.

More students than ever before are taking a gap year(間隔年) before going to university. It used to be the “year off” between school and university. The gap-year phenomenon originated(起源) with the months left over to Oxbridge applicants between entrance exams in November and the start of the next academic year.

This year, 25,310 students who have accepted places in higher education institutions have put off their entry until next year, according to statistics on university entrance provided by the University and College Admissions Service (UCAS).

That is a record 14.7% increase in the number of students taking a gap year. Tony Higgins from UCAS said that the statistics are good news for everyone in higher education. “Students who take a well-planned year out are more likely to be satisfied with, and complete, their chosen course. Students who take a gap year are often more mature and responsible,” he said.

But not everyone is happy. Owain James, the president of the National Union of Students (NUS), argued that the increase is evidence of student hardship – young people are being forced into earning money before finishing their education. “New students are now aware that they are likely to leave university up to￡15,000 in debt. It is not surprising that more and more students are taking a gap year to earn money to support their study for the degree. NUS statistics show that over 40% of students are forced to work during term time and the figure increases to 90% during vacating periods,” he said.

1.What do we learn about the gap year from the text?

A. It is flexible in length.

B. It is a time for relaxation

C. It is increasingly popular

D. It is required by universities

2.According to Tony Higgins, students taking a gap year ____.

A. are better prepared for college studies

B. know a lot more about their future job

C. are more likely to leave university in debt

D. have a better chance to enter top universities

3.How does Owain James feel about the gap-year phenomenon?

A. He’s puzzled B. He’s worried

C. He’s surprised D. He’s annoyed

4.What would most students do on their vacation according to NUS statistics?

A. Attend additional courses.

B. Make plans for the new term

C. Earn money for their education

D. Prepare for their graduate studies

Since the 1970s, scientists have been searching for ways to link the brain with computers. Brain-computer interface (BCI) technology could help people with disabilities send commands to machines.

Recently, two researchers, Jose Millan and Michele Tavella from the Federal Polytechnic School in Lausanne, Switzerland, demonstrated(展示) a small robotic wheelchair directed by a person's thoughts.

In the laboratory, Tavella operated the wheelchair just by thinking about moving his left or right hand. He could even talk as he watched the vehicle and guided it with his thoughts.

"Our brain has billions of nerve cells. These send signals through the spinal cord(脊髓) to the muscles to give us the ability to move. But spinal cord injuries or other conditions can prevent these weak electrical signals from reaching the muscles, "Tavella says. "Our system allows disabled people to communicate with external world and also to control devices."

The researchers designed a special cap for the user. This head cover picks up the signals from the scalp(頭皮) and sends them to a computer. The computer interprets the signals and commands the motorized wheelchair. The wheelchair also has two cameras that identify objects in its path. They help the computer react to commands from the brain.

Prof. Millan, the team leader, says scientists keep improving the computer software that interprets brain signals and turns them into simple commands. "The practical possibilities that BCI technology offers to disabled people can be grouped in two categories: communication, and controlling devices. One example is this wheelchair."

He says his team has set two goals. One is testing with real patients, so as to prove that this is a technology they can benefit from. And the other is to guarantee that they can use the technology over long periods of time.

1.BCI is a technology that can ________.

A. help to update computer systems

B. link the human brain with computers

C. help the disabled to recover

D. control a person's thoughts

2.How did Tavella operate the wheelchair in the laboratory?

A. By controlling his muscles.

B. By talking to the machine.

C. By moving his hand.

D. By using his mind.

3.Which of the following shows the path of the signals described in Paragraph 5?

A. scalp →computer→ cap→ wheelchair

B. computer →cap→ scalp→ wheelchair

C. scalp →cap→ computer →wheelchair

D. cap →computer →scalp →wheelchair

The Science of Risk-Seeking

Sometimes We decide that a little unnecessary danger is worth it because when we weigh the risk and the reward, the risk seems worth tasking. 1.Some of us enjoy activities that would surprise and scare the rest of us. Why? Experts say it may have to do with how our brains work.

The reason why any of us take any risks at all might have to do with early humans. Risk-takers were better at hunting, fighting, or exploring.2.As the quality of Risk-taking was passed from on ration to the next, humans ended up with a sense of adventure and a tolerance for risk.

So why aren’t we all jumping out of airplanes then? Well, even 200,000 years ago, too much risk-taking could get one killed. A few daring survived, though, along with a few stay-in-the-cave types. As a result, humans developed a range of character types that still exists today. So maybe you love car racing, or maybe you hate it. 3.

No matter where you are on the risk-seeking range, scientists say that your willingness to take risks increases during your teenage years. 4.To help you do that, your brain increases your hunger for new experiences. New experiences often mean taking some risks, so your brain raises your tolerance for risk as well.

5.,for the risk-seekers a part of the brain related to pleasure becomes active, while for the rest of us, a part of the brain related to fear becomes active.

As experts continue to study the science of risk-seeking, we’ll continue to hit the mountains, the waves or the shallow end of the pool.

A. It all depends on your character.

B. Those are the risks you should jump to take.

C. Being better at those things meant a greater chance of survival.

D. Thus, these well-equipped people survived because they were the fittest.

E. This is when you start to move away from your family and into the bigger world.

F. However, we are not all using the same reference standard to weigh risks and rewards.

G. New brain research suggests our brains work differently when we face a nervous situation.