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（立刻）. 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 (記憶) 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】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 smaller 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 be confident in your memory ability.

There are more typical（典型的）expressions that you may not know. Here are Mr Bean's examples.

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【1】The passage is most probably a(n) .

A. story B. notice

C. invitation D. advertisement

【2】Some typical British expressions are quoted（引用）mainly because the course organizers think .

A. English is hard to learn and needs hard work

B. these typical English expressions are interesting

C. some learners can be attracted to take the course

D. British English expressions are better than American ones

【3】If you and three of your classmates have decided to take the course, how much will you pay all together?

A.1,200. B. 1,400. C. 1,500. D. 1,600.

A. walk B. walking C. walks D. to walk

A. borrow; forgot B. borrow; left

C. lend; forgot D. lend; left

A. invites B. is invited

C. was invited D. has invited

John is twelve years old. His sister, Betty, is two years younger than he is. One day, their mother asked them to clean the house. They did a good job. Their mother was very happy, and bought a delicious cake for them. She said to John, “John, cut this cake into two pieces, and give one piece to your sister. Don’t forget that you must do it like a good brother.”

“Like a good brother?” John asked. “How does a good brother do it?”

“He always gives the bigger piece to the other one.” answered his mother.

“Oh, I see,” said John. He thought about this for a short time, and then took the cake to his sister and said to her, “Cut the cake in two, Betty, and be a good sister.”

【1】Betty is __________ years old.

A. 2 B. 10 C. 12 D. 14

【2】Their mother bought a cake for them because __________.

A. it was John’s birthday B. they got good grades at school

C. they cleaned the house very well D. Betty won first prize in a competition

【3】John’s mother asked him to __________.

A. give the cake to his sister B. cut up the cake

C. put the cake into the blender D. cut the cake into two pieces

【4】If John is a good brother, he should __________.

A. let his sister cut the cake B. give the bigger piece to his sister

C. give the smaller piece to his sister D. buy another delicious cake

【5】John let Betty cut the cake because __________.

A. he wanted to eat more of the cake B. he didn’t like to eat the cake

C. Betty wanted to cut the cake D. she wants to be a good sister

Do you like short videos? Most young people would say “Yes”. Which app(應(yīng)用) do you like best? B【1】 the young and the old would say “Douyin”. Now Douyin is one of the h【2】 video apps in China.

W【3】 do Chinese really like short videos on mobile?

Yes! For entertainment(娛樂).

Videos can i【4】 different themes: cooking, travel, music, fashion … Short videos are often brief, with lively, funny, useful, or even emotional contents(感人的內(nèi)容). What’s more, it is often ordinary(普通的) people behind the screen, showing their d【5】 life. This fact has a sense of closeness to the audience(觀眾). The app has an easy way for users to film and make videos, letting anyone be able to publish(發(fā)布) if he wants to do.

Yes! Douyin is convenient and easy.

It’s easy for users to put their short videos on the I【6】. They can s【7】 for their favourite videos easily on the app through their mobile. This is easier than reading articles in books or m【8】. The video is so relaxing that people can enjoy their free moments of a day happily.

However, it’s not good for teenagers to enjoy t【9】 on Douyin. They will s【10】 too much time watching short videos and forget to do what they should do. So, teachers and parents should do something to protect the young students.

Lalana lives in Chiang Mai, Thailand. She knows that many schools in her city haven t got money to buy books. Lalana and her friends ask people to donate(捐贈) books. They collect the books and take them to schools in their city. Many schools have now got more and better books.

Marcus lives in a small town near Melbourne, Australia. Every morning he walks to school. He sees a lot of rubbish along a the road. He and his friends have a contest. They pick up the rubbish and they see who can collect the most. They clean up the streets and they have fun, too.

Carla lives in Barcelona, Spain. A lot of tourists visit her city every year and they often get lost. Carla likes helping people and she’s proud of her city. At the weekends, she and her big sister Anita help the tourists find the places they’re looking for. When the tourists go back home, they tell their friends that Barcelona is a wonderful place!

See? It isn’t difficult. When every one of us does one little thing, we make he world a great place to live in.

【1】What does Lalana do for the schools in her city?

A. She buys some books .

B. She asks people to donate books.

C. She takes her books to the schools.

D. She asks her friends to donate money.

【2】Who collects rubbish along the road to school?

A. Lalana.B. Carla.C. Marcus.D. Anita.

【3】How does Carla help make the world a great place?

A. She takes the tourists to her school.

B. She helps the tourists find their way.

C. She tells the tourists stories about the city.

D. She asks the tourists to keep the city clean.

Ancient Chinese people thought that dreams could suggest lucky and unlucky things. Since different dreams have different meanings, people can get meanings of good or bad luck by interpreting them. Actually, dream interpreting is not totally a superstition. It does have some scientific value.

● Dreams are the reflection of the facts. Many dreams are actually something about what happened in the daytime. This kind of dream can be easily understood without dream interpreting.

● Dreams are the body’s self-implication (自我暗示). Traditional Chinese medical science says that dreams are connected with the health condition of humans’ bodies. When Yin and Yang are imbalanced, dreams come into being. If someone dreamt that he or she was roasted by a big fire, it shows he or she might easily get angry or nervous.

● Dreams are usually different from the facts. It means that things will develop in the opposite direction when they become worse.

To some degree, Duke of Zhou Interprets dreams is scientifically reasonable. Over thousands of years has passed, the book still has many secrets waiting for us to explore.

【1】According to the passage, dream culture .

A.is important in ancient Chinese culture

B.is unimportant in foreign culture

C.has no scientific value

D.is something about God

【2】In the old days, Chinese people thought that dreams .

A.were very popular

B.could suggest lucky and unlucky things

C.couldn’t be interpreted

D.were always different from the facts

【3】The underlined word “superstition” means “ ” in Chinese.

A.科學(xué) B.預(yù)兆 C.明魘 D.迷信

【4】If you dream that you are roasted by a big fire, maybe you are

A．excited B. relaxed C. nervous D.bored

【5】Which of the following is WRONG according to the passage?

A.Duke of Zhou Interprets Dreams is a book about dream interpreting.

B.When Yin and Yang are not balanced, you dream easily.

C.Dreams sometimes are the opposite of the facts.

D.There are no secrets in the book Duke of Zhou Interprets Dreams

Knitting(編織) is a popular craft in the United States. Knitters use needles and yarn to make garments such as scarves, gloves, hats, and sweaters. Some people prefer to knit by themselves. Other knitters enjoy getting together with others who love to knit, so they form a knitting circle—a club whose members chat and knit at the same time. If you want to start a knitting circle, planning is easy.

First, you should invite people to join your knitting circle. Ask your friends if they are interested in being part of the group. You only need two people to start your circle, but as the saying goes, “The more, the merrier!”

Next, you need to decide when and where to meet. A time in the evening or on the weekend might be the most convenient. You could get together at a member’s home, a local coffee shop, or a community(社區(qū)) center.

After you have decided on a time and place, tell the other members of the circle when and where you will meet and what they should bring. You might want to ask them to bring their own yarn and needles—and extra to share! Knitting circle members often lend and borrow materials (材料).

At your first meeting, you should discuss your long-term plans for the club. How often do you want to meet? Do you want to take turns to bring food and drinks to the meeting? Do you want to give things your group knits to a charity (慈善機構(gòu))?

Starting a knitting circle does not need much work. With some successful planning, after a few meetings, your group can become a close-knit community; in other words, a happy knitting family!

【1】What is a knitting circle?

【2】How many people do you need at least to start a knitting circle?

【3】When is a good time for members of a knitting circle to get together?

【4】What is the passage mainly about?