The human brain is divided into two sides, or hemispheres, called the right brain and the left brain. The two hemispheres work together, but each one specializes in certain ways of thinking.

Each side has its own way of using information to help us think, understand, and process informa-tion.The left side of the brain controls language. It is more verbal and logical. It names things and puts them into groups. It uses rules and likes ideas to be clear, logical, and orderly. It is best at speech, reading, writing, and math. You use this side of the brain when you memorize spelling and grammar rules or when you do a math problem.

The right side of the brain is more visual and creative. It specializes in using information it receives from the senses of sight, sound, smell, touch, and taste. This side of the brain likes to dream and experiment. It controls your appreciation of music, color, and art. You use this side when you draw a picture or listen to music.Although we all use both sides of our brains, one side is usually stronger or dominant. Some people are more “left-brained,” and others are more “right-brained”. Our dominant side influ-ences the kinds of jobs and hobbies we have. Politicians, artists, architects, and musicians depend on their right brains. Accountants, engineers, doctors, and lawyers usually rely on their left brains.

1.What can we know from the passage?

A. When we speak, we use right side of the brain.

B. Right side of the brain is stronger than left side.

C. We use right side of the brain to do a math problem.

D. Each side of the human brains work in its own way.

2.What does the underlined word “dominant” mean?

A. powerful B. heavy

C. smart D. young

3.Which of the following may be the best title of the passage?

A. The Human Brain, Fantastic Things.

B. We Have Both Sides of Our brains.

C. Is Your Right Brain Different from Your Left?

D. Do You Know Your Right Brain from Your Left?

John Brown,an office worker, Lives in Washington, and he inherited(继承)$1,000,000 when he was 23. He didn't feel happy at all. His college friends were looking for their first jobs,but he didn't have to. John decided to keep living a simple life like everyone else. He didn't tell any of his friends and gave$100,000 of his money to a charity that helped poor children to live better lives. Today he is 36. He still wears cheap shoes and clothes and owns a small car only,but he is much happier.

Up to now John has helped 15 children from poor countries all over the world,$200 a month for each. The child does not receive the money in cash(现金). The money pays for the child's school expenses,food,medical care and clothing. John receives a report each year on the child's progress. They can write to each other,but usually the children do not speak English.

When John first heard about these children,he wanted to help them.“It was not anything special,”he said,“Until I had the chance to go to these countries and meet the children I was helping,I did not know anything about the type of life they had.”

Once John went to meet a little girl in Africa. He said that meeting was very exciting.

“When I met her,I felt very happy,”he said,“I saw that the money was used for a very good plan . It brought me closer to the child in a way that giving money alone cannot. ”“I want to do everything I can. I will go on helping those children in need.”he added.

1.How do you know that John Brown lives a simple life though he is a millionaire?(1分)

2.Why did John say that the meeting with the lithe girl was very exciting?(2分)

3.If you have a lot of money,would you like to donate some of it to help the poor? Why or why not?(3分)

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