Question

The human brain weighs about 1.4 kilograms, but it can, hold much more information than most computers. However, there is another difference between humans and computers. Computers don't forget information they are given, but humans often do. No one remembers everything, and luckily we don't usually have to. But everyone can improve their memory if they want to. Here are some suggestions.

◆Try to use new information immediately. For example, if you meet someone who says "Hi! I'm Carlos," don't just say "Hello." Repeat the person's name. Say"____"

◆Break a big number into smaller parts. For example, it's hard to memorize 109244153. But if you break it into three parts--109/244/153—it becomes easier.

◆Write out what you need to remember over and over again. This will help you keep it in mind longer, especially for memorizing formulas (公式) or facts.

◆Always review information. If you bring what you've learned back to your mind, they become easier to remember. For example, before you go to sleep, it’s a good idea to review the new things you learned that day.

◆Discuss with a friend. It is always easier to remember things through discussions. You can have a discussion about what’s right and what's wrong, and it will lead to the right answer.

◆Never tell yourself that you have a bad memory. You can always do something to help improve your memory. And everyone's memory gets better if they use it often enough.

All of the suggestions are helpful. If you follow them, you are certain to improve your memory.

1.How many suggestions are mentioned in the passage?

A. Three. B. Four. C. Five. D. Six.

2.Which should be put in the blank (空格) in Paragraph 2？

A. Hello, Carlos. B. How do you do?

C. Hello, I am Sophia. D. Glad to meet you!

3.What can help memorize a big number more easily according to the passage?

A. To store it in a computer.

B. To break it into stunner parts.

C. To discuss it with a friend.

D. To review it before you sleep.

4.Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A. Discussing with friends can help you remember things.

B. Always reviewing information can help you fall asleep.

C. Formulas and facts can help you learn about your brain.

D. Human beings can improve their memory by computer.

5.What does the sentence “Never tell yourself that you have a bad memory.”mean?

A. You should tell others you have a bad memory.

B. You should believe in other people all the time.

C. You should ask others to improve their memory.

D. You should be confident in your memory ability.

 

Answer 1

1.D

2.A

3.B

4.A

5.D

【解析】

试题分析：本文提供了6条提高记忆力的建议。1.学了新的东西要马上用；2.化整为零；3.反复多写；4.多复习；5.和朋友讨论；6.不要告诉自己的记忆力差。

1.归纳理解题。根据Here are some suggestions.下面的◆提供的6条建议可知，选D。

2.推理判断题，根据Hi! I'm Carlos 和Repeat the person's name.可知，要重复人的名字，所以说Hello, Carlos.故选A。

3.细节理解题。根据Break a big number into smaller parts.可知，长的号码可以分成几个小部分，这样容易记住。故选B。

4.推理判断题，根据It is always easier to remember things through discussions. 可知，和朋友讨论会使人记得更清楚。Always reviewing information有助于记忆，不是有助于睡眠；经常写一写公式和一些事实有助于长期记忆，和了解大脑无关；多用脑记忆力才会好，用电脑不动脑，记忆力也会差，所以排除其他选项，选A。

5.句意理解题。根据最后一个建议可知，记忆力只要经常用就能不断改善，要有自信，故选D。

考点：科普类短文阅读。