In the West, some people believe that personality can be predicted according to the time of the year the person was bor. From China comes the belief that the year of birth influences one’s personality. In the past century, a new belief ahs arisen: the idea that personality is related to one’s ABO blood type. People with blood type A, for example, are considered more likely to be serious, hard-working, and quiet, while people with blood type O are likely to be popular and outgoing, yet often unable to finish what they start. Though this belief continues to be strong, some people question whether it is true.
The blood-type personality theory(理论) started in Japan in 1927 when Furukawa Takehi noticed personality similarities and differences among his workers. This idea soon went out of fashion, but was brought back by a Japanese television host named Toshitaka Nomi in the 1970s. The belief is still strong in Japan and is increasingly popular in neighboring countries. Some young Koreans have taken to the theory. A recent study showed 76 percent of Koreans aged between13 and 64 believing in the blood-type personality connection. Though most Asians might believe in the blood-type theory, for many it seems harmless and not something to be taken too seriously.
Is the belief true? The scientists in Asia largely think the belief as a modern-day superstition(迷信). Most studies have failed to find any strong connection between blood and personality. Generally, scientists are against making predictions or important decisions based on this questionable theory.
【小题1】The writer uses blood type A and O as an example to explain ________.

A.the difference between the two blood types
B.the relationship between the two blood types
C.the influence of blood type on one’s behavior
D.the connection between personality and blood type
【小题2】What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 mean?
A.They don’t believe it.
B.It was brought back by them.
C.They liked and accepted it.
D.They stole the idea from others
【小题3】Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A.Most scientists in Asia don’t believe in the theory.
B.The blood-type theory began in Japan in the 1970s.
C.The blood-type personality theory is about blood type.
D.People don’t change their personality to match the theory.
【小题4】What is the best title for the passage?
A.Is the blood-type theory changeable ?
B.Is the personality changeable?
C.Is it in your blood?
D.Is it in you mind?

To save yourself from embarrassment (尴尬), it’s good to read a few books or research online about the culture and customs of the country you plan to visit.
Clothing: Wearing shorts in public is generally not acceptable in most parts of the world, including some European countries.
Greetings: Handshake is a usually accepted form of greeting, although in some countries, like Japan, a traditional bow(鞠躬) is preferred. Be careful how you talk with someone; don’t use first names unless you are invited to do something.
Language/Gestures: learn some polite expressions (hello-goodbye-thank you) and relax. English is pretty common worldwide, especially in tourist areas and you can always use body language to get your message across. However, some Americans gestures have different meanings in other countries. For example, in Bulgaria, shaking your head usually means  “yes”; shaking it “vertically” means “ no”.
Food/Drink: you may find yourself looking down at a local delicious snake soup in china, sheep’s eyes in Saudi Arabia… and wonder what to do; especially you are guests in someone’s home. Be brave, take small bites, and pretend it tastes like something you like. Remember that some Buddhists don’t eat beef, and Muslims don’t eat pork. If you are eating with Muslims, never touch food with left hand (the left hand is for bathroom use).
Conversations: if you know the history and culture of the country, you will be confident. The French are angry at the classic American question: “What do you do for a living?” and so on.
【小题1】You should learn about _______ of the country if you want to go to another country.

A.the people and the food
B.the culture and customs
C.the language and people
D.the behavior and conversations
【小题2】A Japanese meet you for the first time, he/ she will ________.
A.shake hands with youB.hug with you
C.kiss youD.bow to you
【小题3】In Bulgaria, shaking your head usually means______________.
A.yesB.noC.victoryD.calm down
【小题4】Which of the following isn’t right?
A.You can’t wear shorts in public in most parts of the world.
B.You can use body language to communicate with people.
C.You can use your left hand to touch food when you eat with Muslims.
D.You can get along well with people you visit if you know their culture and customs well.

There are many things you can do to improve your memory. Among them are many kinds of useful ways as well as taking special care of your health.
It is important that you make yourself excited to make your memory more active. You can do this by doing some new activities and by changing your daily habits. Learning a new skill helps your brain(大脑)to develop. When trying to remember something, you should pay special attention to the most important things about it. Do not allow other thoughts to enter your mind because this will reduce your chances of making right memories.
An excellent way to help memory is to connect information with pictures. Try to see the pictures in your mind. Taking notes and keeping a diary will also be helpful.
Healthy food and plenty of vitamins are necessary for your memory to work well. Drinking a lot of water also helps keep your memory. You must allow your brain to have enough sleep and rest. When you are asleep, your brain stores memory. Not enough sleep can cause problems with storing information. And being tired will also stop you from being able to think clearly and well.
In order to keep your mind on your work, you must be free from worry. Generally, keeping fit and normal health checks are both important as well — not just for improving your memory.

Title
How to   【小题1】   your memory
Main__【小题2】___
* Take special __【小题3】__ of your health
* You can make yourself excited to make your memory more active by taking ____【小题4】___ in some new activities and changing your daily habits
*Pay attention to the most important things in order to add to your chances to ___【小题5】______ right memories
* ___【小题6】______ information with pictures is a very good way to help memory.
* You’d better take notes and keep ____【小题7】_______
*It’s necessary to eat ____【小题8】______food and take plenty of vitamins
Other ways
* You should drink ____【小题9】____ water
*Having enough sleep and rest will __【小题10】__ you think clearly and well
 

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Like many people ,I have no clear idea about heroes . A t some point , we all wonder if we need a hero and what a hero really is.
Although there are a lot of differences in cultures, heroes around the world generally share a number of characteristics (特点) which give us courage  and make us want to learn from them.
A hero does something worth (值) talking about, A hero has a special story to tell and people think highly of it. But a hero is not just person with great fame (声誉).
A hero has power(力量) larger than himself . Some people want to live like a hero. And they have to experience life with new and further meaning .A sure test for would- be heroes is what or whom they serve. What do they want to live and die for? If their answer suggests they serve only own fames, they may be famous persons but not heroes.
A hero has a vision from the mountain top .He has the power to move people . He creates new possibility. Without Gandhi, India might still be part of Britain, Without Martin Luther King .Jr, Americans might take different parks , and shop in different stores of the different colors of their skins.
There might be changes in society without a hero, but the speed of the change would be rather slow . Thanks to heroes in history ,they make the society develop so rapidly.
【小题1】` According to this passage , a hero is a person who always ____

A.gives us courageB.thinks highly of others
C.shares great famesD.stands on the mountain top
【小题2】 I f you want to live like a hero , you should ____|
A.experience a new and meaningful life
B.listen to something worth talking about
C.serve your own fame and try to be famous
D.know where and how you want to live and die
【小题3】 The underlined word” vision” in the passage means____
A.风景B.想象C.远见D.形象
【小题4】 Black people in American used to ___ before Martin Luther King Jr.
A.shop at the white’s storeB.drive buses with the white
C.take walks in the white’s parkD.eat in restaurants without the white
【小题5】 What can we learn from the passage ?
A.we don’t need heroes anymore at some point now
B.heroes are all the same though different in culture
C.people get power from heroes to move to a new place
D.our society has developed faster because of heroes in history.

Winter is dangerous because it’s so difficult to know what is going to happen and accidents take place so easily. Fog can be waiting to meet you over the top of a hill. Ice might be hiding under the melting(融化)snow, waiting ahead to send you off the road. The car coming to you may suddenly slip across the road.

Rule Number One for driving on icy roads is to drive smoothly(平稳地). Sudden movements can make a car very difficult to control. So every time you either start or stop your car, increase or reduce your speed, you must be as gentle and slow as possible. Suppose you are driving with a full cup of hot coffee on the seat next to you. Drive so that you wouldn’t spill(溅) it.

Rule Number Two is to pay attention to what might happen. The more ice there is, the further down the road you have to look. Test how long it takes to gently stop your car. Remember that you may be driving more quickly than you think. Generally, allow twice of your usual stopping distance when the road is wet, three times this distance on snow, and even more on ice. Try to stay in control of your car at all times and you will not get into trouble.

1.The writer tries to       in this passage.

A.show his dislikes about bad winter weather

B.give information about winter weather

C.ask people not to drive in winter

D.advise people about safe driving in winter

2.According to the passage, the writer thinks that      .

A.people should not drive in the snow

B.drivers should think more about problems in winter driving

C.people drive too fast in winter

D.winter drivers should stop their cars less

3.In the passage the writer talks about a cup of coffee     .

A.to show how important smooth movements are

B.to ask the drivers to bring some soft drinks with them

C.to tell the drivers to be more relaxed

D.to show how it can be spilled

4.Which of the following is NOT TRUE?    

A.Traffic accidents take place easily in winter.

B.Fog and melting snow often cause car accidents.

C.The stopping distance on ice is as long as the usual one.

D.In winter you should drive your car with great care.

5.Which traffic sign shows the main idea of the passage?     

A.              B.

C.              D.

 

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