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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.
Study tips
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

小题2: What were volunteers asked to do?

A．Take a nap.

B．Dream a task.

C．Learn about 3D computer.

D．Find their way out of a maze.

小题3:Which is right about dreams?

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.

小题4:When is the best time for study?

A．Before bedtime.

B．After bedtime.

C．Before taking a nap.

D．In the afternoon.

答案

小题1:C
小题1:D
小题1:D
小题1:A

解析

小题1:细节题：从第一段的句子：Napping(小睡) after learning something new could help improve your memory--- as long as you dream, scientists say.可知午睡和做梦可以帮助提高记忆力。选C。
小题1:细节题：从第三段的句子：so they could find their way several hours later.可知志愿者被要求找出迷宫的出路。选D
小题1:细节题：从第五段的句子：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.可知选 D
小题1:细节题：从最后一段的句子：students might be better studying hard before bedtime,可知最好的学习时间是睡觉前，选A

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Do you often think of your parents? You may say, “Of course, I     31   .I buy a present for my mother on Mother’s Day and on Father’s Day I give my father     32   , too.” But what about the other days of the year ?
I have a friend whose parents live in another city. One day 1 went to see her. We had a nice conversation. Then she wanted to      33    . So she dialed(拨号) the number, but then she put down the phone. After about fifteen      34    , she dialed the number again “Hi, Mom…”
Later I asked, “    35     did you dial the number twice?” She smiled, “My parents are old and      36     . They can’t get close to the telephone quickly. I always do so when I call them. I just want to give them      37     time to answer the call.”
My friend is a good girl. She is     38    thinking about her parents. You also want to be a       39     child, right? Please always remember to     40   your parents often, not just on some important days.

小题1:

A．will

B．do

C．won’t

D．don’t

小题2:

A．a cake

B．a kiss

C．some money

D．a present

小题3:

A．make a call

B．pay a visit

C．have a rest

D．go for a walk

小题4:

A．seconds

B．minutes

C．hours

D．days

小题5:

A．How

B．What

C．Why

D．When

小题6:

A．fast

B．slow

C．healthy

D．careless

小题7:

A．little

B．quick

C．no

D．enough

小题8:

A．always

B．never

C．seldom

D．sometimes

小题9:

A．bad

B．clever

C．good

D．sick

小题10:

A．think of

B．look after

C．call up

D．1isten to

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Entering high school means you have to make more effort on study, There are a few tried and tested skills that have always proved effective(有效的) for learning. Here are some of them.
Firstly, make a timetable and follow it. This will include how many hours and which part of the day you will spend studying. Try to make sure that your study time takes place after you have rested, so that you are fresh and can learn effectively. You will find that studying at the same time every day will help you concentrate(集中) better. It’s also important to keep improving your timetable, to make it more effective over time.
Secondly, pick a place that will help you concentrate on study. The place should be far away from loud sounds which make you uncomfortable and prevent you from concentrating on your study.
High school study skills include a method called SQ3R. The first step is to survey（纵览） what needs to be covered in order to get a general understanding of the subject. Next, you can learn about the material by answering questions such as what, why, how, when, who and where. As you study, ask yourself questions and look for the answers in your material. The third step is to read and then recite（背诵） what you have read. The last step, reviewing, is often the most important one. People need to review any material about three times, before they keep it well in their minds.
Besides these study tips, you can come up with several of your own study skills for school. However, remember that time is the most valuable thing you have. All the study skills for high school will be nothing, if you don’t use your time wisely.
(   ) 4. In order to study well, you should do all the following EXCEPT _______.
A. never change the timetable once you have made it
B. choose a place that will make you feel comfortable
C. answer some questions and ask yourself questions
D. create and follow your own study skills for school
(   ) 5 The writer thinks the most important step in study is to _______.
A. read           B. survey         C. review          D. recite
(   ) 6. The right steps to use the SQ3R method are _______.
A. question-survey-review-read & recite     B. survey-read & recite-question-review
C. read & recite-review-survey-question     D. survey-question-read & recite-review
(   ) 7. Which of the following might be the best title for this passage?
A. School Life at High School             B. Study Skills for High School
C. The Importance of Making a Timetable    D. Best ways to Improve Your Study

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Do you like drinking Coke? As a symbol of American culture, Coca-Cola is liked by many people, especially young people all around the world. But from now on, perhaps it will sales of high-sugar fizzy(起泡的) drinks in US school.
The agreement allows only unsweetened juice, low-fat milk and water in primary and middle school vending machines and cafeterias. The agreement is “a bold(大胆的) step forward in the struggle to help 35 million young people lead healthier lives”.
Rising childhood obesity(肥胖) has become a big problem in America. A report noted that obesity has tripled(增至三倍) among teenagers in the past 25 years. It called for new limits on the marketing of junk food to children. Soda is a particular target because of its caloric content and popularity among children.
Britain has already taken similar steps to fight obesity. A recent study shows that people in the UK are much healthier than the people in the US. However, it’s better late than never. Now American schools are trying to make new regulations to guide the students to choose healthy drinks.
小题1:_________ has become a big problem in America.

A．Junk food

B．Drinking coke

C．Obesity

D．Health

小题2:Why is soda a particular target?

A．Because it tastes good.

B．Because it has more calories and is popular among kids.

C．Because it is not a healthy diet.

D．Because it is a symbol of American culture.

小题3:What can we learn from the last paragraph?

A．Britain has no such problem as obesity.

B．People in UK are healthier than people in US.

C．Americans are much healthier than British people.

D．New regulations have been made to guide students in US school.

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Food is very important．Everyone needs to eat well if he wants to have a strong body．Our minds also need a kind of food．This kind of food is knowledge（知识）．
When we are very young，we start getting knowledge．Kids like watching and listening．Color pictures especially interest them．When kids are older，they enjoy reading．When something interests them，they love to ask questions．
Our minds，like our bodies，always need the best food．Studying on our own brings the most knowledge．
If someone is always telling us answers，we never learn well．When we study correctly（正确地）and get knowledge on our own，we learn more and understand better．
小题1:Everyone needs to eat well because it can help people _____________.

A．to be healthy	B．to study well
C．to enjoy learning	D．to have a happy life

小题2:Our bodies need _____________.

A．books

B．rice

C．food

D．drink

小题3:We start getting knowledge _________.

A．when we are old	B．when we are very young
C．when we are pupils	D．when we are parents

小题4:How do kids get knowledge?

A．They watch.	B．They eat．
C．They listen to the teacher．	D．They just learn by themselves.

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Going to the zoo is very popular. Every year over 134 million visitors go to zoos to enjoy watching and learning about the animals. Zoos are the only places that most people will ever meet an elephant, a tiger or other animals that are in danger. ___小题1:___. They help us to enjoy different kinds of animals as well as make us think more about nature(自然).

Zoos are also important to animals. In order to make more space(空间), food, and other things for ourselves, we leave less and less room for animals. ___小题2:__. If there were no zoos, more animals in the world would have gone extinct(濒临灭绝). ____小题3:__. Some people think that animals should not be kept by people for any reason(原因). If they become extinct, then that’s the way it should be. ___小题4:_. We should do everything we can to protect them(保护它们).
小题5:What’s the best title of this passage?

A．The importance of the zoos.

B．Why do we keep animals?

C．Zoos or not?

D．How to protect animals.

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