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19．Many people complain that their memory is bad，particularly as they get older．Life would be so much easier if we could remember things （51）A．So how can we improve our memory？
Many people think that repeating things is the best way to remember．While this undoubtedly helps short-term memory （remembering a telephone number for a few seconds，（52）D，psychologists doubt whether it can help you to remember things for long．The British psychologist E．C．Stanford seemed to （53）Bthis point when he tested himself on five prayers that he had read aloud every morning for over 25 years．He found that he could remember no more than three words of them!（54）A，especially for remembering numbers，is‘chunking'（分块），or grouping the information．The following numbers would be （55）Bfor most of us to remember.1492178919931848．But look at them in‘chunks'，and it becomes much easier.1492 1789 1993 1848．
So what about‘memory training'？We've all （56）Cpeople who can memorise packs of card by heart---how is this done and can anyone learn how to do it？（57）Cexperts，there are various ways of training your memory．Many of them （58）Dforming a mental picture of the items to be memorised．One method，which may be useful in learning foreign languages，is to create a picture in your mind （59）Da word you want to remember．Another method is to invent a story that includes all the things you want to remember．People were asked to remember up to 120 words using this technique； when tested afterwards，on average，they were able to （60）A90 per cent of them!Surprisingly，however，there is nothing （61）Dabout these methods---they were around even in ancient times．Apparently the Roman general Publius Scipio could （62）Bhis entire army---35，000 men in total!
（63）B，not all of us are interested in learning long lists of names and numbers just for fun．For those studying large quantities of information，psychologists suggest that the best way to‘form （64）Cconnections'is to ask yourself lots of questions as you go along．So，for example，if you were reading about a particular disease，you would ask yourself questions like：‘Do people get it from water？'，‘What parts of the body does it affect？'and so on．This is said to be far more effective than time spent‘（65）A'reading and re-reading notes．

51．A．effortlesslyB．purposefullyC．exactlyD．carelessly
52．A．by contrastB．in that caseC．in no wayD．for example
53．A．raiseB．proveC．discussD．stress
54．A．More helpfulB．Much worseC．More difficultD．Much shorter
55．A．convenientB．impossibleC．meaningfulD．technical
56．A．agreed withB．learned fromC．heard aboutD．apologized for
57．A．Due toB．In case ofC．According toD．In spite of
58．A．excludeB．meanC．suggestD．involve
59．A．isolated fromB．sensitive toC．responsible forD．associated with
60．A．recallB．reciteC．reviseD．restore
61．A．effectiveB．awfulC．valuableD．new
62．A．trainB．recognizeC．leadD．command
63．A．FurthermoreB．HoweverC．SummarilyD．Therefore
64．A．unknownB．looseC．meaningfulD．personal
65．A．passivelyB．silentlyC．amusinglyD．extensively．

分析 本文属于科普知识类的短文阅读．主要介绍了人们的记忆力随着年龄的增加日益衰退，那么如何提高人的记忆力呢，本文就这一话题进行了探讨．要重复记忆，分块记忆，寻找规律，将要记忆的内容编成故事，结合自己的实际提出有针对性的问题等等．

解答 51-55 A D B A B  56-60 C C D D A  61-65 D B B C A
51．A．考查副词的词义辨析和语境理解．由开头一句Many people complain that their memory is bad可知，人们抱怨自己的记忆力变差，所以可推知如果能够不费力的记忆该有多好，effortlessly不费力的；故选A．
52．D．考查介词的词义辨析和语境理解．While this undoubtedly helps short-term memory 说明重复有助于短时记忆，后面的记忆电话号码就是一个例子；by contrast对比；in that case在那种情况下；in no way绝不；for example例如；故选D．
53．B．考查动词的词义辨析和语境理解．前面一句psychologists doubt whether it can help you to remember things for long说有的心理学家怀疑这是否有助于长久的记忆事务，那么接下来英国心理学家E．C．Stanford就来证明这个结论；prove证明．故选B．
54．A．考查形容词的词义辨析和语境理解．He found that he could remember no more than three words of them!他发现自己记住了不超过三个词汇，后面的especially表示递进，所以说明他的结论是站得住脚的；和More helpful构成进一步的关系；故选A．
55．B．考查形容词的词义辨析和语境理解．由于下面的数字没有任何规律，所以我们大部分人记住几乎是不可能的；故选B．
56．C．考查动词的词义辨析和语境理解．根据后面宾语从句的内容people who can memorise packs of card by heart可知，应该是听说过用心记忆成包的卡片的人的故事；故选C．
57．C．考查介词的词义辨析和语境理解．主句there are various ways of training your memory强调，有许多训练人的记忆力的方法，所以前面应该是一种理论依据，所以用according to experts，根据专家的观点；故选C．
58．D．考查动词的词义辨析和语境理解．此处强调许多方法都包含要把记忆的内容在大脑中形成一个图画；involve doing sth包含做某事．故选D．
59．D．考查动词的词义辨析和语境理解．这是介绍的一种方法，即把create a picture in your mind和a word you want to remember两者结合起来；所以用be associated with把什么和什么联系起来；故选D．
60．A．考查动词的词义辨析和语境理解．通过把要记忆的内容变成一个故事，平均每个人都能够回忆起90%的内容；故选A．
61．D．考查形容词的词义辨析和语境理解．根据后面的解释they were around even in ancient times可知，这在古代就有这种记忆方法，所以并不新鲜；故选D．
62．B．考查名词的词义辨析和语境理解．这里是举例古代记忆方法的例子，罗马将军Publius Scipio能够记住自己3500多名士兵；故选B．
63．B．考查副词的词义辨析和语境理解．not all of us are interested in learning long lists of names and numbers just for fun这句与前面的内容相反，即表示转折，所以选B．
64．C．考查形容词的词义辨析和语境理解．对于大量的信息要组建有意义的联系，才能更好的记住他们；故选C．
65．A．考查副词的词义辨析和语境理解．这是针对前面的to ask yourself lots of questions as you go along进行的举例说明，积极的设想比被动的阅读大量信息要有效的多，故选A．

点评 完型填空，解题时要抓住文章的脉络，一定要读懂全文，弄清文章要表达的思想，注意前后段落之间的关系．答题中，一定要认真分析，注意选项与上下文的关系，与前后单词的关系．对于一时没有太大的把握的题可以放到最后再来完成，因为有时答案可以从下文内容体现出来．答完后再通读一篇文章，看看所选选项能不能是语句通顺，语意连贯．

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D．who share the same interest．
69．If a person shrug，what does he/she mean？B
A．being very proud                   B．making no answer
C．being very happy                   D．be humorous
70．Most people enjoy talking to oneA．
A．who speaks highly of them 
B．who are very out-going．
C．who is always smiling
D．who points out their shortcomings．
11．The practice of exchanging foreign currency can vary by country．In one country，you may have to change your money at the airport，and in other countries you may need to buy your foreign currency in advance．Here are some places you can exchange foreign currency for U．S．currency．
Your Bank
In many cases you can purchase U．S．currency for your trip from a bank．Banks tend to have higher exchange rates than some currency exchange businesses．Before you purchase currency from a bank，check the currency change rates for that day so you can compare the rate the bank is giving and determine if it's a good offer．There is a fee involved in withdrawing foreign currency from your bank．
The Airport
Currency exchange businesses can be found at most international airports，so you can purchase U．S．currency either before you board your flight or at the U．S．airport on arrival．Note that U．S．airports typically have fewer currency exchange counters than travelers are accustomed to seeing in other parts of the world．If the airport you are flying into is not in a major U．S．city，consider using the exchange service in your departure airport to be on the safe side．If you are in an airport where several exchange companies operate，be sure to shop around for the best rate and lowest exchange fee．

56．The practice of exchanging foreign currencyC．
A．changes with time of the year
B．depends on exchange rates of the day
C．is likely to differ from country to country
D．is exactly the same all over the world
57．Before purchasing foreign currency from a bank，you are advised toD．
A．deposit some money with the bank
B．examine the services of the bank
C．pay the exchange fee in advance
D．compare the exchange rates
58．In which case are you advised to consider using the exchange service in your departure airport？D
A．If you are flying with a foreign airline．
B．If the airport is far from the city center．
C．If the airport you are flying into is not safe．
D．If you are not flying into a major US city．
59．The passage is mainly aboutA．
A．currency exchange
B．exchange fees
C．American airports
D．U．S．currency．
8．Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium （水族馆）
   The all-new Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium，located in the heart of Melbourne's CBD，is one of Victoria's leading visitor attractions and an unforgettable outing for the whole family．Having 12 amazing zones of discovery，Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium is the very place that you cannot miss when you visit the city．
*Opening Times
     Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium is open from 9：30 am until 6：00 pm every day of the year，including public holidays．Last admission is at 5：00 pm，one hour before closing．
*Location．
     Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium is located on the corner of Flinders Street and King Street，Melbourne．It is located on the Yarra River，opposite Crown Entertainment Complex．
*Getting to Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium
     Train
     The Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium train stop is located on the free City Circle Tram route （公交线路） and also routes 70 and 75．City Circle trams run every 10 minutes in both directions．
     Shuttle Bus
     The Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium is a free bus service，stopping at key tourist attractions in and around the City．Running daily，every 15 minutes from 10：00 am to 4：00 pm．
      Car Parking
      While there is no public car parking at Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium，there are several public car parking lots available only a short walk away．
*Wheelchair Access
      Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium provides people in wheelchairs with full access to all 12 zones．Each floor also has wheelchair accessible toilets．
*Terms
      Tickets will be emailed to you immediately after buying or you can download and print your ticket once payment has been accepted．Please print out all tickets bought and present at the front entrance of Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium．No ticket，no entry!
56．Sea Life Melbourne AquariumA．
A．is located at the center of the CBD in the city 
B．has 12 most attractive places in Melbourne
C．admits visitors from 9：30 am until 6：00 pm
D．is beside Crown Entertainment Complex
57．Getting to Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium，visitors can takeD．
A．trains from southern Cross train station
B．shuttle buses around the train station
C．boats across the Yarra River
D．either tram route 70 or 75
58．Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium offers visitorsB．
A．free car parking                 B．wheelchair access
C．Internet connection              D．transportation service
59．Tickets to Sea Life Melbourne AquariumC．
A．are free to all visitors             B．can be bought by email
C．are checked at the entrance          D．can be printed at the ticket office．
9．Become a confident speaker．How to improve your English speaking skills and make you able to communicate more easily and effectively？The following tips will help you to become a more confident speaker．
Practice where you can and when you can．And practice is good-whether you speak to someone who is a native English speaker or not．
It's important to build up your confidence．If possible，use the simple sentence structure that you know is correct，so that you can concentrate on getting your message across．
Try to experiment with the English you know．Apply （应用） words and phrases you know to new situations．Native English speakers are likely to correct you if you use the wrong word．They usually don't mind if you use wrong grammar．
Try to respond to what people say to you．You can often get clues to what people think by looking at their body language．Respond to them in a natural way．
Never translate everything into your own language．It takes you much time and you'll find it difficult to find an English answer right away．You don't know how to do well．The more you want to act well，the more slowly you act．This will make you hesitant．
If you forget a word，do what native English speakers do all the time，and say things that‘fill'the conversation．This is better than remaining completely silent．Try using‘um'，‘er'，if you forget the word．
Don't speak too fast!It's important to use a natural rhythm （节奏） in speaking English，but if you speak too fast it will be difficult for people to understand you．
Try to relax when you speak，and you'll find that your mouth does most of the pronunciation work for you．Speak English at a normal speed．
Final tips：Try to become less hesitant．Don't be shy to speak-the more you do it，the more confident you'll become．Remember to be polite-use"please"and"thank you"if you ask someone to do something for you．

60．What is the text mainly about？B
A．Good ways of studying English well．
B．Suggestions on becoming a confident speaker．
C．Things to pay attention to when speaking English．
D．How to correct your mistakes as you speak English．
61．How many tips does the author offer in this text？C
A.9．      B.10．     C.11．     D.12．
62．In this passage，the underlined word"hesitant"in the sixth paragraph means"D"．
A．sure about what to do
B．fast to make a good decision
C．successful in answering questions
D．uncertain about how to express yourself
63．This text is most probably written forA．
A．English beginners   B．native English speakers
C．English teachers    D．language experts．

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