题目内容
I seem ________ that bad habit.
A. get out of
B. to get out of
C. getting out of
D. gets out of
Dear Malia and Sasha,
I know that you’ve both had a lot of fun these two years. You have been to many picnics and had all kinds of junk food your mother and I probably shouldn’t have let you eat. But I also know that it hasn’t always been easy for you and Mom. So now I want to tell you a little more about why I decided to take our family on this journey.
When I was a young man, I thought life was all about me—about how I'd make my way in the world, become successful, and get the things I want. But then the two of you came into my world with those smiles and suddenly, all my big plans didn’t seem so important any more. I soon found that the greatest happiness in my life was that you were so happy. And I realized that my own life wouldn't mean much if I couldn’t make you two happy. In the end, girls, I ran for(竞选)President: Because of what I want for you and for every child in the US.
I want all our children to go to school so that they can learn and grow. I want them to have the chance to go to college—even though their parents don’t have enough money. And I want them to get good jobs.
I want us to see new technologies and inventions that improve our lives and make our earth cleaner and safer. And I want us to see no difference of different colors and areas because we are all equal.
I hope both of you will start to give others the chances you’ve had. You know, this country has given our family so much, so you have to, and really should, give something back. When you are doing something larger than yourself, you will realize how helpful you are.
These are the things I want for you—to grow up in a world in which you can make your dreams come true. And I want every child to have the same chances to learn and dream and grow and get what you girls have. That's why I've taken our family on this great adventure.
I am so proud of you. I love you more than you can ever know. And I am thankful every day because you behave so well when we get ready to start our new life together in the White House.
Love,
Dad
【小题1】From the letter we can see that the father is President of _______.
| A.the USA | B.the UK | C.Australia | D.Canada |
| A.he could be President |
| B.he was very successful |
| C.his two children were so happy |
| D.he could get all the things he wanted |
| A.people | B.lifestyles | C.inventions | D.cities |
| A.The children don't behave well enough. |
| B.The children know their father's love well. |
| C.The children are very proud of their father. |
| D.The family will live in the White House soon. |
| A.How to be a president |
| B.What I want for you |
| C.A journey to the White House |
| D.We love you, Dad! |
I won’t forget her advice
I had a very special teacher in high school many years ago. Her husband died of a heart attack. About a week after his death, she shared some of her insights(见解)with us.
The class was nearly over. She said, “Before class is over, I would like to share with all of you an important thought.”
“Each of us is put here on Earth to learn, share, love, enjoy and give all by ourselves. We must make the best of every single day.”
Her eyes were beginning to water and she went on, “So I would like you all to make me a promise. From now on, on your way to school, or on your way home, find something beautiful to notice. It doesn’t have to be something you see — it could be a nice smell — perhaps of freshly baked bread, or it could be the sound of the breeze slightly blowing the leaves in the trees.”
“Please look for these things, and love them. For, although it may seem common, these things are the stuff(素材)of life. They are the little things we are put here on Earth to enjoy. They are the things we often take for granted. We must make it a point to notice them, for at any time it can all be taken away.”
The class was completely quiet. We picked up our books and went out of the room silently. That afternoon, I noticed more things on my way home from school than I had that whole term.
I usually think of that teacher and try to enjoy all of those things that we sometimes overlook (忽略).
Take notice of something special you see during your lunch hour today. Walk barefoot along the beach at sunset. For as we get older, it is not the things we did that we regret(后悔), but the things we didn’t do.
【小题1】What happened to the teacher’s husband?
| A.He was ill. |
| B.He died of a heart attack. |
| C.He made a promise. |
| D.He became a teacher, too. |
| A.on her way to school |
| B.on her way home |
| C.at the beginning of class |
| D.at the end of class |
| A.colourful cloud | B.white snow |
| C.light wind | D.heavy rain |
| A.We should love life and enjoy things around us. |
| B.We should share our important thoughts with others. |
| C.We should never feel sorry for what we have done. |
| D.We should do importand things and overlook little ones. |
Napping(小睡) after learning something new could help improve your memory--- as long as you dream, scientists say.
They found people who dream about a new task do it better on waking than those who do not sleep or do not dream.
Volunteers were asked to learn the layout(布局,设计) of a 3D computer maze(迷宫) so they could find their way several hours later. Those allowed to take a pap and who also remembered dreaming of the task, found their way to a landmark quicker.
The researchers think the dreams are a sign that unconscious(无意识的) parts of the brain are working hard to process information about the task..
Dr. Robert Stickgold of Harvard Medical School, said dreams may be a marker that the brain is working on the same problem at many levels.
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Co-author Dr. Erin Wamsley said the study suggests our non-conscious brain works on the things that it deem(认为) are the most important.
“Every day we are gathering lots of information and new experiences,” she said. “It would seem that our dreams are asking the question, “How do I use this information to inform(影响) my life?”
The scientists say there may be ways to use this phenomenon(现象) for improving learning and memory. For example, students might be better studying hard before bedtime, or taking a nap after a period of afternoon study.
【小题1】 Scientists say ______ could help improve your memory.
| A.dream | B.nap | C.nap and dream | D.nap without dream |
| A.Take a nap. | B.Dream a task. | C.Learn about 3D computer. | D.Find their way out of a maze. |
| A.They are a sign that parts of the brain is unconscious. |
| B.They can help us fall asleep and improve learning and memory. |
| C.They tell us how to use this information to inform our life. |
| D.They may be a marker that the brain is working on the same problem. |
| A.Before bedtime. | B.After bedtime. | C.Before taking a nap. | D.In the afternoon. |