Two years passed and I was staring at a report card—I ______ more than half of the subjects But I didn't care, at least not until my dad found out about it.

Then came the day when my dad ______ my habit of smoking. He was very angry but said only a little. He just told me, “Son, your money is cut IN HALF from this moment on.” His words frightened me greatly. I didn't know ______ to pay off the debts （债务）that I had in university.

When I went back to university, I knew that if didn't change my lifestyle, I wouldn't be able to pay everybody back. So I decided to make some ______ I stopped smoking, cut myself off from my friends who led me down the wrong road and started to read books.

One year later, I went from a terrible failure to a good grade. This experience made me know that anything is possible if you take action and do something about it. Even today it still encourages me when I feel that I'm about to give up.

My friends, the message I want you to take from my story is that no matter what difficulty you're going through, you are sure to come out of it ______ you don't decide to take action.

【1】A.hateB.realizeC.doubtD.imagine

【2】A.choseB.reviewedC.passedD.failed

【3】A.foundB.found outC.formedD.got into

【4】A.whyB.whereC.howD.whether

【5】A.excusesB.noisesC.sensesD.changes

【6】A.ifB.thoughC.unlessD.so

Our brains have 100 billion neurons Each one performs billions of ‘calculations’ second s【2】 to a desktop computer.

So the brain computer will need to be able to do a billion calculations.

Finding a way to power the supercomputer will be one of the Scientists' major challenges. They hope to c【3】 it within 12 years.

Group leader, Professor Henry Markram, said, “The billions of interconnected neurons make it hard for us to truly understand how the brain works. Simulating it will make it much e【4】 allowing us to operate and measure any aspect of the brain.”

The brain will be built in facility in Germany. It will have thousands of 3D images, so scientists can “fly” around different areas and w【5】 how they communicate with each other.

If the “brain” works, it will help scientists understand brain diseases such as Parkinson's, and know more about how we think and make d【6】.

There are concerns about the consequences of the computers which can think for themselves. But Professor Markram said “This is one of the t【7】 great challengers for humans. We need to understand earth, space and the brain. We need to understand what makes us human.”

【1】My cousin has won a scholarship to study at a university in Britain. (改为否定句)

My cousin __________ __________ a scholarship to study at a university in Britain.

【2】It is about twenty minutes' walk from my home to my new school campus. (对划线部分提问)

__________ __________ is it from your home to your new school campus?

【3】The students opened the windows in order to have some fresh air. (保持句意基本不变)

The students opened the windows __________ __________ they could have some fresh air.

【4】John wonders, "Why did we make him our monitor?" (改为宾语从句)

John wonders __________ we __________ him our monitor.

【5】The Astronaut Center of China ran the project "Space 180" last year. (改为被动语态)

The project "Space 180" __________ __________ by the Astronaut Center of China last year.

【6】Betty failed to get to school on time this morning. (改为反义疑问句)

Betty failed to get to school on time this morning, __________ __________.

【7】the Bund, banks and businesses, is, a big commercial center, with, lots of, (连词成句)

_________________________________________________________________________.

A. review B. something C. remember D. yourself E. touch

Auditory（听觉的）learners

Auditory learners learn best by listening. They usually enjoy class discussions, group brainstorming and music. They can 【1】 by hearing words or repeating them aloud. Please the study tips.

√ Find quiet place to study.

√ In class, use a tape recorder.

√ Create little songs to help 【2】 keep new English words.

Hands-on learners

Hands-on learners learn best by using their body to 【3】, feel and move. They like to learn by practicing doing 【4】. They enjoy taking things apart and seeing how they work. If you are a hands-on learner, you may try the study tips.

√ Try taking practice tests before an exam.

√ Take frequent study breaks.

√ As you learn English words, say them and act them out.

-- ______.

A.I am sorry to hear that.B.I have got the first prize.

C.I can’t agree with you more.D.I can’t attend the summer camp.

-- ______.

A.It’s really kind of you.B.That’s a great idea.

C.You’re welcome.D.Not at all.

A. difference B. sensitive C. pleasant D. thankful E. information

Think about the last time you tried to learn something new. Does this memory bring to mind 【1】 feelings or painful struggles? Your learning style may have made the 【2】 between a positive and negative experience.

Visual（视觉的）learners

Visual learners learn best by using their eyes to observe. Some visual learners prefer looking at maps, symbols, pictures and charts to gather new 【3】. Others can easily spend hours reading in a good book. They notice visual details easily and are 【4】 to colours. If you are a visual learner, you probably like reading this article and enjoy looking at the picture.

A.reachB.arriveC.arrive inD.get

【1】When I was a child, my mum often told me many amazing ______.（story）

【2】Tom White's ______ book is sure to be very popular in Hong Kong.（late）

【3】Mark's birthday party is a surprise. So don't tell ______ about it.（he）

【4】Pudong is ______ to Puxi by some long bridges and tunnels.（connection）

【5】The escalator can bring you to the ______ floor of the mall.（two）

【6】Look at the instructions carefully, then you can operate the machine ______.（proper）

【7】Every year some people suffer from ______ disasters and wars in the world.（nature）

【8】I respect the group leader very much, but I totally ______ with his final decision.（agree）

【1】Joy had nothing for her breakfast this morning.（改为一般疑问句）

______ Joy ______ anything for her breakfast this morning?

【2】Mr Brown had to sit down and rest every five minutes.（对划线部分提问）

______ ______ did Mr Brown have to sit down and rest?

【3】If we don't ask for help, we won't' be able to finish the job.（保持句意基本不变）

We ______ be able to finish the job ______ we ask for help.

【4】Mary didn't take part in the after-school-activity yesterday.（改为反意疑问句）

Mary didn't take part in the after-school activity yesterday, ______ ______?

【5】May wrote several articles about memory last month.（改为被动语态）

Several articles about memory ______ ______ by May last month.

【6】“When will you take your exchange tour to Canada?” Jane asked her daughter.（改为含有宾语从句的复合句）

Jane asked her daughter when ______ ______ take her exchange tour to Canada.

【7】help your parents, every week, you, do some housework, had better（连词成句）

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