题目内容
If by chance someone comes to see me , ask them to leave a _____.
A. message B. letter C. sentence D. notice
A
leave a message留个口信,为固定表达。

If you want to increase your vocabulary, the best way to do it might be to pick up a guitar, or learn the violin. A new study shows that learning to play a musical instrument makes the brain more able to remember words.
“Grown-ups with music training in their childhood can have better memory for words,” said Dr Agnes Chan of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, who did the research. “They can remember things that you tell them better than those who did not have music training when they were young.”
It seems that one can remember spoken words because his brain has a special part. “That part of the brain is larger in musicians than in non-musicians,” Dr Chan told BBC. “If that part of the brain is larger, it may be better developed and so this explains very nicely our results.”
Dr Chan and her workmates came to their conclusion after studying students. Their research is reported in the latest edition of the journal(杂志) Nature. “We did the experiment with 60 girl college students from our university and 30 of them have at least six years training with one western musical instrument (such as the violin and the piano) before the age of 12. The other 30 had received no music training. We tested their memory by reading them some words and asking them to remember these words—a very common test for memory. We found that people who have had music training can remember about 70% more information than those who have not had any music training.”
Dr Chan thinks the process(过程) of learning is more important than the actual instrument used. She also believes if one is able to remember words through learning to play instruments, he or she could have some very real benefits. Dr Chan thinks this could be developed into a medical way for patients who are suffering from memory loss.
【小题1】 According to the writer, learning to play a musical instrument helps to ______.
A.get more knowledge |
B.live more happily |
C.remember more words |
D.make one become a musician |
A.Dr Chan thinks people should have music training when they grow up. |
B.Dr Chan thinks the special part of the brain doesn’t need developing. |
C.Dr Chan thinks people should have music training when they are young. |
D.Dr Chan thinks musicians have a larger brain than non-musicians. |
A.30 girl students. | B.60 girl students. |
C.17% of his students. | D.60 girl and boy students. |
Do you like sitting on the edge of your seat? How about falling off it laughing? If so, "Rush Hour 1" is the perfect movie for you. Although it didn’t get the best reviews, it is perfect for those who like a good comedy.
Just as in the first "Rush Hour," Inspector Lee (Jackie Chan) and LAPD Detective James Carter (Chris Tucker) are partners. This time, they are on vacation in China and Carter is looking for a good time, but they are on the job again when a bombing at the American Embassy kills two customs agents. Lee and Carter go to look for a suspect named Ricky Tan. For Lee this is a serious case because Tan killed his father. Will Carter and Lee be able to capture Tan?
Another reason to see this movie perhaps is for the thrilling action, which includes karate fights with Jackie Chan. One of my favorite scenes shows Carter and Lee in a massage parlor (店堂) when everything goes crazy.
"Rush Hour 2" is, of course, really funny with Chris Tucker in the lead role. Chan and Tucker have many clever jokes and remarks. Some of the jokes aren’t enjoyed by the critics, but most will find them entertaining.
With no doubt, the movie was great. I was filled with anxiety about what was going to happen next. Many critics say that sequels (续集) are not as good as the original but this one is great. I especially enjoyed it because the special effects are minimal so everything looks as though it actually happened. The lighting effect is great as well as the sound.
So, if you are looking for a great action movie that leaves you at the edge of your seat and makes you laugh quite a bit, you should rush to see “Rush Hour 2.”
1.According to the author, "Rush Hour 2" is a perfect movie particularly ______.
A.full of special effects |
B.with the best actors |
C.full of humors |
D.with great lights |
2.In "Rush Hour 2”, the two leading roles are on duty again because ______.
A.their vocation in China is limited to a short term |
B.inspector Lee doesn’t want to have a good time |
C.the American Embassy in China was attacked |
D.a suspect named Ricky Tan killed Lee’s father |
3.In Rush Hour series, the following are usually included EXCEPT _____.
A.thrilling actions |
B.maximal special effects |
C.karate fights |
D.clever jokes and remarks |
4.If "Rush Hour 3" is shot, what kind of the movie will it be? ______.
A.Stage tragedy |
B.Action movie |
C.Soap opera |
D.Situational comedy |