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（立刻）. 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 (记忆) 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 smaller 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 about your 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.

Paper was not made in southern Europe until the year of 1100. Though Scandinavia(斯堪的维尼亚半岛) now makes a great deal of the world’s paper, it had not begun to make it until 1500. It was a German named Schaeffer who found out that one could make paper from wood. After that, forest countries, such as Canada, Sweden, Norway, Finland and the United States, became important in paper making. Today in Finland, for example, no industry（工业）is bigger than the forest industry. And the paper industry is the most important part of it.

Modern paper-making machines are very big, and they make paper very fast. The biggest machines can make a piece of paper 750 meters long and six meters wide in one minute.

When we think of paper, we think of newspapers, books, letters, envelopes（信封）, and writing paper. But there are many other uses. Each year, more and more things are made of paper. We have had paper cups, plates, and dishes for a long time. But now we hear that chairs, tables and even beds can be made of paper. The newest thing made of paper in the world may be a paper house. It is not a small house for children to play in, but a real, big house for people to live in. It is not expensive. You can put up a paper house yourself in a few hours, and you can use it for about 5 years.

1.When was paper made in Europe?

A. The year 1500. B. The year 1400.

C. The year 1200. D. The year 1100.

2. found out that paper can be made from wood.

A. A Canadian B. An American

C. A German D. A Chinese

3.In witch country is the forest industry the biggest industry?

A. Finland. B. Sweden.

C. Norway. D. The Untied States.

4. How long can be the biggest modern paper-making machines make a piece of paper 750 meters long and six meters wide?

A. In a day. B. In an hour.

C. In a minute. D. In a second.

5. What can be made of paper?

A. Paper cups.

B. Plates, dishes.

C. Chairs, tables, beds and houses.

D. All of above.

单词拼写

根据下列句子及所给汉语词语，在句子空白处写出每个单词的正确形式（每空只写一词）。

1.In China, it’s impolite to use chopsticks to hit an e________ bowl.

2.We call the persons who are between 13 and 19 t_____ __ ___.

3.–W____________ book is this? -- It’s John’s.

4.He began to ______ __(招待) others very nicely.

5.The ____ __ (第一)China – South Asia EXPO opened in Kunming on June 6,2013.

6.We all know English is used ____________ (广泛地) in the world.

7.Sir, please show me your _____________(护照).

综合填空

从下面方框中选择恰当的词填入短文中，使短文通顺正确。每词只用一词。有些词要用适当的形式。

I live in France and French is my native(本土的) language. My English is __1.______ good and now I want to share my experience with you.

When I was six, my dad encouraged __2.___ to listen to some songs by “The Beatles”. I listened to them every day. In the beginning I could understand ___3.__ of what they were singing. But I enjoyed the music. And soon I got to understand a few words, but only the ones in the titles.

Later I got a book ____【小题4___ the lyrics of some songs by “The Beatles”. I read the book many times. I listened to the music and ___4.___ many songs by heart. I sang the songs to myself. Still, I understood very little of them. But I loved them so much ___5._____ it became my dream to understand the songs by “The Beatles”. That was ____6.____ I started my way towards English.

Today, I can understand the _____7.___ very well. Each time I hear a song by “The Beatles”, I feel happy and proud. That’s because I have made my dream come true.

任务型阅读

阅读下面短文，根据短文内容，在短文后1-5小题句子空白处填入适当的词语或句子，使句子与短文内容一致（每空词数不限）。

写作

假如你是Lucy，你班班级文化布置需要一篇关于环球文化的英文文章。请你根据以下表格内容，以Different Countries, Different Customs 为题用英文为班级写一篇关于几个不同国家风俗习惯的文章。

要求：

要点齐全，发挥得当，适当给予开头。

标题已给出。

词数：80词左右。

参考词汇：be supposed to, be expected to, It is polite/impolite/important to….

Different Countries, Different Customs

Let’s take ______ photo! Everyone, cheese!

A. a B. an C. the D. 不填

--- ____ do you study for tests?

---I study math by ____ lots of exercises.

A. How, doing B. How, do

C. When, do D. What, doing

He is only _______ boy. He isn’t old enough to take care of himself.

A. a 8-year-old B. an 8-year-old

C. a 8-years-old D. an 8-years-old

I remember Susan left _______ a very cold morning of January.

A. in B. on C. at D. from