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Unit5 The human brain
Reading
Memory
A quiz: Look at the following words and try to remember as many as possible.
editor
topic
joke
order
basic
silly
amazing
improve
imagine
connect
link(n/v)
correct
editor
topic
joke
order
basic
silly
amazing
improve
imagine
connect
link(n/v)
correct
Read the introduction. Then answer the following questions.
What is a ‘feature’
Who wrote the articles in the feature
A feature about snakes
(进化)
(特辑)
Arthur
Joyce
Pansy
Tony
Millie
Read the pictures and the first two sentences of each article and link the editors and the pictures
A
B
C
D
E
1.Why couldn’t Arthur’s grandad remember the other two things
That was just part of his joke. It shows people's short-term memory becomes ___________when they get ________. But he was just joking.
Listen to a joke and answer:
weaker
old
I read in a book that we have a short-term memory and a long-term memory. When people get old, their short-term memory becomes weaker, but they can still remember things that happened a long time ago.
Memory is essential ( )for life. I saw a programme on television about a man who had had an accident and injured( ) his brain. Afterwards, he could not remember anything for longer than a few minutes.
Why was the man angry with his wife
He thought she (1)______ visited him in hospital. She did visit him, but he (2)_________ about it after a few minutes.
/ 'sen l/ adj.
Sad
necessary; important
hurt, damage
never
forgot
Joyce
How can we memorize the word "smiles"
the link method
way
silly, strange and colourful
Which is the longest word in the world
Encyclopaedia B. international
C. Smiles D. unforgettable
Pansy
Dave Farrow
Read, think and write
In the Guinness Book of Records, ______________________________________. For example, Gou Yanling from Harbin in China has memorized more than 15,000 telephone numbers. And Dave Farrow from America remembered the correct order of 2,704 playing cards, after seeing them just once.
Tony
Memory is connected with our feelings. ________ (In addition, For example), if someone says ‘This is a spider’, and then puts a large spider on your hand, you will probably remember the word ‘spider’!
When something dramatic ( )happens, we usually remember it well, and we a_________ remember where we were and what we were doing.
exciting; unusual
What is memory connected with
Millie
For example
lso
Think, discuss and choose:
When something dramatic happens, we usually remember it well, and we also remember where we were and what we were doing. For example, ___________
A. the word "hospitable" means generous and polite. You will think of the word "hospital". Then imagine yourself sitting at a table talking to a polite and friendly doctor. That's how you can remember the word "hospitable".
B. most people in China can remember where they were when the opening ceremony of the 29th Olympic Games was held in Beijing in 2008.
C. 98% of older people in the USA can remember where they were when they heard about the death of President John F Kennedy in 1963.
Find the topic sentence in each article of the feature.
Article Topic sentence
Arthur’s
Joyce’s
Pansy’s
Millie’s
Tony's
different kinds of memory
the importance of memory
some ways of improving memory
When something dramatic happens, we usually remember things well.
some amazing stories about memory
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What’s your biggest fear People have a lot of fears. But according to several recent surveys, the biggest fear for most people is the fear of making a speech in public. More than a fear of spiders (蜘蛛) or death, public speaking often causes people to start shaking, and even feel as if they are about to die. Many classes and jobs require people to make a good public speech. Luckily, we can get over the fear of public speaking in two simple ways: practice and using positive energy from the audience (观众).
Enough practice is the first key to getting over this fear. Most people are amazed at how comfortably they are giving a public speech once they have properly prepared and practiced. Some speakers stand in front of a mirror to practice their speech, but others prefer to have a video recording made by a friend or a family member. Speakers can watch the video again and again, paying attention to a different part of the speech each time. Elements such as speed and body language can get the attention they need. The result of enough practice is a more confident speaker and a more popular speech.
The second key to fighting against the fear successfully is to use positive energy from the audience. Speakers need to remember: no one wants to see them fail in front of a group. What’s more, a poor speech is not only uncomfortable for the speaker, but also uncomfortable for the audience. They want to see the speaker succeed because it is a more enjoyable experience for everyone. Speakers can look at the faces of the audience and search for that small nod of agreement or the slight smile, which is often enough to make the speakers relax.
Public speaking can be scary. However, it is an important skill. If you use these two simple ways, it is possible to get over the fear of public speaking and make a successful speech.
1．What do people fear most according to several recent surveys
A．Big spiders. B．Death. C．Public speaking. D．Standing in front of the mirror.
2．What does the underlined word “elements” probably mean in the text
A．main points B．small facts C．difficult projects D．different ideas
3．The audience feel _________ when the speaker gives a poor speech.
A．boring B．uncomfortable C．enjoyable D．relaxed
4．What is the writer trying to do in the text
A．Describe how people feel when they make a speech in public.
B．Ask us to stand in front of a mirror to practice making a speech.
C．Advise us to practice more and use positive energy to make a good speech.
D．Tell us to look at the faces of the audience when we make a speech.
5．What is the best title for the text
A．Public Speaking Is Scary B．Everyone Wants to Be a Good Audience
C．Public Speaking Is an Important Skill to Have D．How to Get Over the Fear of Public Speaking
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【答案】1．C 2．A 3．B 4．C 5．D
【导语】本文介绍了两种克服公众演讲恐惧的方法：充分练习和利用观众的积极能量。充分练习可以提高演讲者的自信心和受欢迎程度。利用观众的积极能量可以让演讲者放松，因为观众希望看到演讲者成功，因为这对每个人来说都是更愉快的体验。
1．细节理解题。根据“But according to several recent surveys, the biggest fear for most people is the fear of making a speech in public.”可知，大多数人最大的恐惧是害怕在公共场合发表演讲。故选C。
2．词义猜测题。根据“Elements such as speed and body language can get the attention they need.”可知，速度和肢体语言等元素可以得到他们需要的关注。此处elements与main points语意相近。故选A。
3．细节理解题。根据“What’s more, a poor speech is not only uncomfortable for the speaker, but also uncomfortable for the audience.”可知，糟糕的演讲不仅让演讲者感到不舒服，也让观众感到不舒服。故选B。
4．推理判断题。根据“Luckily, we can get over the fear of public speaking in two simple ways: practice and using positive energy from the audience (观众).”可知，作者建议我们多练习，用正能量做好演讲。故选C。
5．最佳标题题。根据“Luckily, we can get over the fear of public speaking in two simple ways: practice and using positive energy from the audience (观众).”可知，本文介绍了如何克服公众演讲恐惧，选项D“如何克服公众演讲的恐惧”可以作为本文的最佳标题。故选D。
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Curiosity（好奇心）is part of human nature. Children are known for wanting answers to many questions. Books and TV shows often depend on curiosity. People keep reading or watching because they want to find out what happens. Curiosity also provides many advantages.
Learning is the easiest if you have a real desire（渴望）for knowledge. Curiosity can create that desire when you want an answer to the question. Many of history’s greatest discoveries were made by curious people. People wondered how things worked and how work could be done more effectively. Thanks to their curiosity, people now know far more about the world. Even if you don’t plan to be an inventor or researcher, curiosity can still help you in the classroom. If you develop the joy of learning, classes will become more fun. Even if you’re no longer a student, curiosity will make you knowledgeable and become a good worker.
What do you do if you’re not already curious Luckily, curiosity is a skill that can be improved. If you act like you’re curious, you’ll quickly start to actually feel curious. Often, the more you learn about a topic, the more interesting it becomes. As you learn about a topic, find information from as many ways as possible.
Read all kinds of books, watch or listen to speeches and ask questions. Don’t always get information in the same way. Instead, learn to appreciate the facts that different people know and have different opinions. Remember, everyone knows something that you don’t. Find out what that is, and ask about it. This lets you learn something and makes the other person happy by sharing their knowledge.
6．What is the writer trying to do in the first paragraph
A．To show the advantages of curiosity.
B．To introduce the topic of this passage.
C．To introduce the character of children.
D．To introduce some famous books and TV shows.
7．According to the passage, curiosity can ________.
A．make your job difficult B．make the class interesting
C．create more stories in history D．develop a new kind of classroom
8．What does the underlined word “appreciate” probably mean
A．Accept. B．Refuse. C．Hide. D．Change.
9．Which can be helpful to improve your curiosity
A．Showing others your knowledge.
B．Getting the information in the same way.
C．Asking different people questions.
D．Not acting like you’re curious if you’re not.
10．What is the best title of the passage
A．Be a Good Student B．How to Make Others Happy
C．Learn to Question D．Try to Be Curiosity
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【答案】6．B 7．B 8．A 9．C 10．D
【导语】本文讲述好奇心是人类天性的一部分．并且讲述好奇心所带来的许多实际的好处，并介绍了可以提高好奇心的方法。
6．推理判断题。根据“Curiosity also provides many advantages”可知，第一段是为了引出本文“好奇心的好处”这个主题，故选B。
7．细节理解题。根据“If you develop the joy of learning, classes will become more fun.”可知，如果你培养了学习的乐趣，课堂就会变得更加有趣。故选B。
8．词义猜测题。根据“Don’t always get information in the same way. Instead, learn to appreciate the facts that different people know and have different opinions.”可知，不要总是以同样的方式获取信息。相反，要学会欣赏不同的人所知道的和有不同意见的事实。所以划线单词表达的是“接受”之意，与accept同义，故选A。
9．细节理解题。根据“Read all kinds of books, watch or listen to speeches and ask questions.” 可知，可以通过问不同的人问题，可以提高好奇心，故选C。
10．主旨大意题。根据对全文的理解以及“Luckily, curiosity is a skill that can be improved.”可知，文章主要对好奇心可以提高及具体措施进行介绍，保持好奇心，努力提高你的好奇心，所以D选项“Try to Be Curiosity”符合本文标题，故选D。
Using
When learning new vocabulary, don’t just memorize a list of words. Instead, try to 11 five sentences using this word. Then use the new word as often as you can from 12 day you learn it. In this 13 , you will keep the new words in your mind much longer.
Practicing sounds, you know, is 14 —the “th” sound for example. Choose words that begin 15 “th” and repeat them over and over again 16 you are comfortable with them. Let’s try! This, that, those, them, think, thought through, thin, thick. Read, read, read-in English, of course! Reading is one of the best ways to 17 your vocabulary and improve your grammar in a natural and fun way. Be 18 to choose topic or books you are interested in. When someone is speaking in English, 19 the main point. If you hear a word you don’t understand, ignore（忽略）it and go on listening. If you stop and think about the word, you will 20 everything else the person is saying. Always remember—Practice makes perfect.
11．A．say B．make C．remember
12．A．the first B．the second C．each
13．A．day B．time C．way
14．A．difficult B．terrible C．funny
15．A．with B．from C．at
16．A．when B．after C．until
17．A．add B．raise C．increase
18．A．quick B．sure C．important
19．A．look for B．see C．listen for
20．A．miss B．guess C．get
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【答案】
11．B 12．A 13．C 14．A 15．A 16．C 17．C 18．B 19．C 20．A
【导语】本文从练音、阅读和听说三个方面介绍了学习词汇的方法。
11．句意：相反，试着用这个单词造五个句子。
say说；make制作；remember记住。根据“five sentences”可知，此处是make sentences“造句”。故选B。
12．句意：然后从你学习新单词的第一天起，尽可能多地使用它。
the first第一；the second第二；each每个。根据“Then use the new word as often as you can from...day you learn it.”以及常识可知，应该是从学习新单词的第一天起，就尽可能多地使用。故选A。
13．句意：以这种方式，你会把新单词记在脑子里更久。
day天；time时间；way方法。根据上文“Instead, try to...five sentences using this word.”可知，此处介绍了一种新的学习英语单词的方法，in this way“以这种方式”，固定词组。故选C。
14．句意：你知道，练习发音是很难的——例如“th”音。
difficult困难的；terrible可怕的；funny滑稽的。根据“Practicing sounds”以及选项词汇分析，发音应该是困难的。故选A。
15．句意：选择以“th”开头的单词，一遍又一遍地重复，直到你对它们感到舒服为止。
with和；from从；at在。根据“Choose words that begin... ‘th’”可知，是选择以“th”开头的单词，begin with...“从……开始、以……开头”。故选A。
16．句意：选择以“th”开头的单词，一遍又一遍地重复，直到你对它们感到舒服为止。
when当……时；after在……后；until直到。根据“Choose words that begin...and repeat them over and over again...you are comfortable with them.”可知，此处是until引导状语从句，until“到……为止”。故选C。
17．句意：阅读是以自然和有趣的方式增长词汇量和提高语法的最好方法之一。
add添加；raise举起；increase增长。根据“your vocabulary and improve your grammar in a natural and fun way.”可知，是增长词汇量和提高语法的最好方法之一。故选C。
18．句意：一定要选择你感兴趣的话题或书籍。
quick迅速的；sure确信的；important重要的。根据“Be...to choose topic or books you are interested in.”可知，这里表示一定要选择你感兴趣的话题或书籍，be sure to“确信、确认”。故选B。
19．句意：当有人用英语讲话时，要听出要点。
look for寻找；see看见； listen for倾听。根据“the main point”可知，是听出重点。故选C。
20．句意：如果你停下来想这个词，你会错过这个人说的其他一切。
miss错过；guess猜测；get得到。根据“If you hear a word you don’t understand, ignore（忽略）it and go on listening. If you stop and think about the word,... ”可知，此处是说不要只理解某个单词的含义，而忽略了整个句子的意思。故选A。
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You might have found a friend or classmate who remembers every single detail. How can they make it A good memory is often seen as something that comes naturally, and a b 21 memory as something that cannot be changed, but actually there are plenty of things that you can do to improve your memory.
We all remember the things we are i 22 in and forget the ones that make us feel bored. This no doubt explains the reason why schoolboys remember football results w 23 difficultly but make a very great effort to remember dates from their history lessons! Take an active interest in what you want to remember, and pay close a 24 . One way to “make” yourself more interested is to ask questions—the more the better! Moreover, researchers have found that information organized in groups can be easy to remember. You can use this by organizing the materials you are s 25 . Try grouping similar knowledge together, or make a mind map of textbook readings to help group the information. Then when you learn more about that subject, you understand that better. Be sure things are clear in your m 26 . If not, ask questions until you understand! What’s more, when you’re learning new materials, take the time to think about the relationship b 27 the present information and what you’ve already known. Then it can help you remember the information. Physical exercise is also important for your memory, b 28 it increases your heart rate and sends more oxygen to your brain, and that makes your memory work better. Exercise also r 29 stress, which is very bad for the memory.
So the next time you’re learning new information, you can use the m 30 above. I’m sure that you will improve your memory and get more out of it.
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【答案】
21．(b)ad 22．(i)nterested 23．(w)ithout 24．(a)ttention 25．(s)tudying 26．(m)ind 27．(b)etween 28．(b)ecause 29．(r)educes 30．(m)ethods
【导语】本文主要介绍了增强记忆力的几种方法。
21．句意：一个好的记忆力经常被看作一件自然而来的事情，并且一个差的记忆力被看作是一个不能改变的事情。根据“memory as something that cannot be changed, but actually there are plenty of things that you can do to improve your memory.”可知是差的记忆力不能改变，故填(b)ad。
22．句意：我们都记得我们感兴趣的事情，并忘记了那些让我们感觉无聊的事情。be interested in“对……感兴趣”。故填(i)nterested。
23．句意：这毫无疑问地解释了为什么学校的男孩子毫无困难的记得足球比赛的成绩。但是却要努力的记住他们历史课上的日期。根据“but make a very great effort to remember dates from their history lessons!”可知前后转折，后面说难以记住历史日期，说明前面记住比赛结果是容易的，without difficultly“没有困难”。故填(w)ithout。
24．句意：对你想要记住的东西提高兴趣，并且密切去注意。pay attention“注意”。故填(a)ttention。
25．句意：你可以通过组织你学习的材料使用这个。根据“You can use this by organizing the materials you are s...”可知“you are s...”是定语，修饰“materials”，下文出现“textbook”，可知此处指的是学习的材料，故填(s)tudying。
26．句意：确保事情在你的大脑里是清晰的。根据“If not, ask questions until you understand!”可知此处指要弄清楚学习的内容，确保这些内容在大脑里是清晰的。故填(m)ind。
27．句意：并且当你在学习新的材料时，抓紧时间去思考目前的信息与你已经知道的信息之间的关系。根据“the relationship b...the present information and what you’ve already known.”可知此处指两者之间的关系，the relationship between...and...。故填(b)etween。
28．句意：体能锻炼对你的记忆力也很重要。因为他提高你的心率并且输送氧气给你的大脑，这能使你的记忆力更好的工作。空处在解释为什么锻炼对记忆很重要。解释原因用because引导。故填(b)ecause。
29．句意：锻炼也可以减少压力。压力对于记忆力有坏处。根据“Exercise also r...stress”可知是锻炼减少压力，reduce“减少”，动词，主语是单数，谓语用三单。故填(r)educes。
30．句意：所以下次你再学习新的信息时，你可以使用以上的方法。上文讲的是提高记忆力的方法，method“方法”，表示多个方法，应是复数形式。故填(m)ethods。
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读下面的文章，请在答题卡每个题目下做简单的笔记。
Have you ever stayed up late one night Did you feel tired the next day Did you feel bad-tempered It is because your body missed its sleep! So why does a good night’s sleep make you feel better
Scientists have studied sleep to find the answer to this question. They have found some different reasons.
First, sleep helps your body stay healthy. Even though you are sleeping, your body is still active. Sleep gives your body a chance to repair itself.
Sleep also helps your body to rest. How Your body does not need as much energy when it slows down. The beat of your heart and your breathing rate become slower, which lowers your body’s energy level. Your body needs rest after a busy day.
Sleep is important for your brain too. During the day your brain gathers information. At night while you are sleeping, your brain reviews everything that you did during the day. It saves some of your experiences so you can remember them. Some scientists think all this reviewing causes you to dream.
What happens if you do not have enough sleep People who miss too much sleep have trouble paying attention. They make more mistakes in their work.
Scientists believe that people who miss more than three days of sleep may become sick and even start seeing something that is not really there.
Students need between 8 and 10 hours of sleep each night. What can you do to help give your body a good night’s sleep
Ways to help you sleep.
Run and play outside during the day.
Drink a glass of milk before going to bed.
Go to bed on time.
Read a book in bed.
Have a dark, quiet room.
Following these steps and you will begin to feel relaxed and happy. Nothing else will help your body like a good night’s sleep.
31．The main idea of the passage:
32．List (列举) one reason why a good night’s sleep makes you feel better:
33．List two problems that happen if you don’t have enough sleep:
34．The number of ways to help you sleep according to the passage:
35．Write one of your own way to help you sleep:
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【答案】31．A good night’s sleep makes you feel better. / Nothing else will help your body like a good night’s sleep. / A good night’s sleep is good for you (your health). 32．Sleep helps your body stay healthy./ Sleep helps your body to rest./ Sleep is important for your brain. 33．We have trouble paying attention./ We make more mistakes in our work./ We may become sick and even start seeing something that is not really there. 34．Five/5. 35．开放性作答，言之有理即可。参考答案：I will listen to the light music to help me sleep.
【导语】本文主要介绍了良好的夜晚睡眠让人们感觉更好的原因以及帮助睡眠的方法。
31．根据“So why does a good night’s sleep make you feel better…Nothing else will help your body like a good night’s sleep.”可知，本文主要讲述了良好的夜晚睡眠能够让你感觉更好，同时对你的身体健康有好处。故填A good night’s sleep makes you feel better. / Nothing else will help your body like a good night’s sleep. / A good night’s sleep is good for you (your health).
32．根据“First, sleep helps your body stay healthy…Sleep also helps your body to rest…Sleep is important for your brain”可知，睡眠能帮助身体保持健康，可以帮助身体休息，同时对大脑还很重要。选择其中一种原因即可。故填Sleep helps your body stay healthy./ Sleep helps your body to rest./ Sleep is important for your brain.
33．根据“People who miss too much sleep have trouble paying attention. They make more mistakes in their work. Scientists believe that people who miss more than three days of sleep may become sick and even start seeing something that is not really there.”可知，睡眠不足会集中力有问题，工作容易出错，甚至有可能会变得虚弱，甚至开始看到一些并不存在的东西。选择其中两种问题即可。故填We have trouble paying attention./ We make more mistakes in our work./ We may become sick and even start seeing something that is not really there.
34．根据“Ways to help you sleep. Run and play outside during the day. Drink a glass of milk before going to bed. Go to bed on time. Read a book in bed. Have a dark, quiet room.”可知，文中提到了5中帮助睡眠的方法。故填Five/5.
35．开放性作答，言之有理即可。我会通过听轻音乐帮助自己睡眠。故填I will listen to the light music to help me sleep.
Unit5 The human brain
Reading
Memory
A quiz: Look at the following words and try to remember as many as possible.
editor
topic
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Read the introduction. Then answer the following questions.
What is a ‘feature’
Who wrote the articles in the feature
A feature about snakes
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Arthur
Joyce
Pansy
Tony
Millie
Read the pictures and the first two sentences of each article and link the editors and the pictures
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1.Why couldn’t Arthur’s grandad remember the other two things
That was just part of his joke. It shows people's short-term memory becomes ___________when they get ________. But he was just joking.
Listen to a joke and answer:
weaker
old
I read in a book that we have a short-term memory and a long-term memory. When people get old, their short-term memory becomes weaker, but they can still remember things that happened a long time ago.
Memory is essential ( )for life. I saw a programme on television about a man who had had an accident and injured( ) his brain. Afterwards, he could not remember anything for longer than a few minutes.
Why was the man angry with his wife
He thought she (1)______ visited him in hospital. She did visit him, but he (2)_________ about it after a few minutes.
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Sad
necessary; important
hurt, damage
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forgot
Joyce
How can we memorize the word "smiles"
the link method
way
silly, strange and colourful
Which is the longest word in the world
Encyclopaedia B. international
C. Smiles D. unforgettable
Pansy
Dave Farrow
Read, think and write
In the Guinness Book of Records, ______________________________________. For example, Gou Yanling from Harbin in China has memorized more than 15,000 telephone numbers. And Dave Farrow from America remembered the correct order of 2,704 playing cards, after seeing them just once.
Tony
Memory is connected with our feelings. ________ (In addition, For example), if someone says ‘This is a spider’, and then puts a large spider on your hand, you will probably remember the word ‘spider’!
When something dramatic ( )happens, we usually remember it well, and we a_________ remember where we were and what we were doing.
exciting; unusual
What is memory connected with
Millie
For example
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Think, discuss and choose:
When something dramatic happens, we usually remember it well, and we also remember where we were and what we were doing. For example, ___________
A. the word "hospitable" means generous and polite. You will think of the word "hospital". Then imagine yourself sitting at a table talking to a polite and friendly doctor. That's how you can remember the word "hospitable".
B. most people in China can remember where they were when the opening ceremony of the 29th Olympic Games was held in Beijing in 2008.
C. 98% of older people in the USA can remember where they were when they heard about the death of President John F Kennedy in 1963.
Find the topic sentence in each article of the feature.
Article Topic sentence
Arthur’s
Joyce’s
Pansy’s
Millie’s
Tony's
different kinds of memory
the importance of memory
some ways of improving memory
When something dramatic happens, we usually remember things well.
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What’s your biggest fear People have a lot of fears. But according to several recent surveys, the biggest fear for most people is the fear of making a speech in public. More than a fear of spiders (蜘蛛) or death, public speaking often causes people to start shaking, and even feel as if they are about to die. Many classes and jobs require people to make a good public speech. Luckily, we can get over the fear of public speaking in two simple ways: practice and using positive energy from the audience (观众).
Enough practice is the first key to getting over this fear. Most people are amazed at how comfortably they are giving a public speech once they have properly prepared and practiced. Some speakers stand in front of a mirror to practice their speech, but others prefer to have a video recording made by a friend or a family member. Speakers can watch the video again and again, paying attention to a different part of the speech each time. Elements such as speed and body language can get the attention they need. The result of enough practice is a more confident speaker and a more popular speech.
The second key to fighting against the fear successfully is to use positive energy from the audience. Speakers need to remember: no one wants to see them fail in front of a group. What’s more, a poor speech is not only uncomfortable for the speaker, but also uncomfortable for the audience. They want to see the speaker succeed because it is a more enjoyable experience for everyone. Speakers can look at the faces of the audience and search for that small nod of agreement or the slight smile, which is often enough to make the speakers relax.
Public speaking can be scary. However, it is an important skill. If you use these two simple ways, it is possible to get over the fear of public speaking and make a successful speech.
1．What do people fear most according to several recent surveys
A．Big spiders. B．Death. C．Public speaking. D．Standing in front of the mirror.
2．What does the underlined word “elements” probably mean in the text
A．main points B．small facts C．difficult projects D．different ideas
3．The audience feel _________ when the speaker gives a poor speech.
A．boring B．uncomfortable C．enjoyable D．relaxed
4．What is the writer trying to do in the text
A．Describe how people feel when they make a speech in public.
B．Ask us to stand in front of a mirror to practice making a speech.
C．Advise us to practice more and use positive energy to make a good speech.
D．Tell us to look at the faces of the audience when we make a speech.
5．What is the best title for the text
A．Public Speaking Is Scary B．Everyone Wants to Be a Good Audience
C．Public Speaking Is an Important Skill to Have D．How to Get Over the Fear of Public Speaking
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【答案】1．C 2．A 3．B 4．C 5．D
【导语】本文介绍了两种克服公众演讲恐惧的方法：充分练习和利用观众的积极能量。充分练习可以提高演讲者的自信心和受欢迎程度。利用观众的积极能量可以让演讲者放松，因为观众希望看到演讲者成功，因为这对每个人来说都是更愉快的体验。
1．细节理解题。根据“But according to several recent surveys, the biggest fear for most people is the fear of making a speech in public.”可知，大多数人最大的恐惧是害怕在公共场合发表演讲。故选C。
2．词义猜测题。根据“Elements such as speed and body language can get the attention they need.”可知，速度和肢体语言等元素可以得到他们需要的关注。此处elements与main points语意相近。故选A。
3．细节理解题。根据“What’s more, a poor speech is not only uncomfortable for the speaker, but also uncomfortable for the audience.”可知，糟糕的演讲不仅让演讲者感到不舒服，也让观众感到不舒服。故选B。
4．推理判断题。根据“Luckily, we can get over the fear of public speaking in two simple ways: practice and using positive energy from the audience (观众).”可知，作者建议我们多练习，用正能量做好演讲。故选C。
5．最佳标题题。根据“Luckily, we can get over the fear of public speaking in two simple ways: practice and using positive energy from the audience (观众).”可知，本文介绍了如何克服公众演讲恐惧，选项D“如何克服公众演讲的恐惧”可以作为本文的最佳标题。故选D。
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Curiosity（好奇心）is part of human nature. Children are known for wanting answers to many questions. Books and TV shows often depend on curiosity. People keep reading or watching because they want to find out what happens. Curiosity also provides many advantages.
Learning is the easiest if you have a real desire（渴望）for knowledge. Curiosity can create that desire when you want an answer to the question. Many of history’s greatest discoveries were made by curious people. People wondered how things worked and how work could be done more effectively. Thanks to their curiosity, people now know far more about the world. Even if you don’t plan to be an inventor or researcher, curiosity can still help you in the classroom. If you develop the joy of learning, classes will become more fun. Even if you’re no longer a student, curiosity will make you knowledgeable and become a good worker.
What do you do if you’re not already curious Luckily, curiosity is a skill that can be improved. If you act like you’re curious, you’ll quickly start to actually feel curious. Often, the more you learn about a topic, the more interesting it becomes. As you learn about a topic, find information from as many ways as possible.
Read all kinds of books, watch or listen to speeches and ask questions. Don’t always get information in the same way. Instead, learn to appreciate the facts that different people know and have different opinions. Remember, everyone knows something that you don’t. Find out what that is, and ask about it. This lets you learn something and makes the other person happy by sharing their knowledge.
6．What is the writer trying to do in the first paragraph
A．To show the advantages of curiosity.
B．To introduce the topic of this passage.
C．To introduce the character of children.
D．To introduce some famous books and TV shows.
7．According to the passage, curiosity can ________.
A．make your job difficult B．make the class interesting
C．create more stories in history D．develop a new kind of classroom
8．What does the underlined word “appreciate” probably mean
A．Accept. B．Refuse. C．Hide. D．Change.
9．Which can be helpful to improve your curiosity
A．Showing others your knowledge.
B．Getting the information in the same way.
C．Asking different people questions.
D．Not acting like you’re curious if you’re not.
10．What is the best title of the passage
A．Be a Good Student B．How to Make Others Happy
C．Learn to Question D．Try to Be Curiosity
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【答案】6．B 7．B 8．A 9．C 10．D
【导语】本文讲述好奇心是人类天性的一部分．并且讲述好奇心所带来的许多实际的好处，并介绍了可以提高好奇心的方法。
6．推理判断题。根据“Curiosity also provides many advantages”可知，第一段是为了引出本文“好奇心的好处”这个主题，故选B。
7．细节理解题。根据“If you develop the joy of learning, classes will become more fun.”可知，如果你培养了学习的乐趣，课堂就会变得更加有趣。故选B。
8．词义猜测题。根据“Don’t always get information in the same way. Instead, learn to appreciate the facts that different people know and have different opinions.”可知，不要总是以同样的方式获取信息。相反，要学会欣赏不同的人所知道的和有不同意见的事实。所以划线单词表达的是“接受”之意，与accept同义，故选A。
9．细节理解题。根据“Read all kinds of books, watch or listen to speeches and ask questions.” 可知，可以通过问不同的人问题，可以提高好奇心，故选C。
10．主旨大意题。根据对全文的理解以及“Luckily, curiosity is a skill that can be improved.”可知，文章主要对好奇心可以提高及具体措施进行介绍，保持好奇心，努力提高你的好奇心，所以D选项“Try to Be Curiosity”符合本文标题，故选D。
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When learning new vocabulary, don’t just memorize a list of words. Instead, try to 11 five sentences using this word. Then use the new word as often as you can from 12 day you learn it. In this 13 , you will keep the new words in your mind much longer.
Practicing sounds, you know, is 14 —the “th” sound for example. Choose words that begin 15 “th” and repeat them over and over again 16 you are comfortable with them. Let’s try! This, that, those, them, think, thought through, thin, thick. Read, read, read-in English, of course! Reading is one of the best ways to 17 your vocabulary and improve your grammar in a natural and fun way. Be 18 to choose topic or books you are interested in. When someone is speaking in English, 19 the main point. If you hear a word you don’t understand, ignore（忽略）it and go on listening. If you stop and think about the word, you will 20 everything else the person is saying. Always remember—Practice makes perfect.
11．A．say B．make C．remember
12．A．the first B．the second C．each
13．A．day B．time C．way
14．A．difficult B．terrible C．funny
15．A．with B．from C．at
16．A．when B．after C．until
17．A．add B．raise C．increase
18．A．quick B．sure C．important
19．A．look for B．see C．listen for
20．A．miss B．guess C．get
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11．B 12．A 13．C 14．A 15．A 16．C 17．C 18．B 19．C 20．A
【导语】本文从练音、阅读和听说三个方面介绍了学习词汇的方法。
11．句意：相反，试着用这个单词造五个句子。
say说；make制作；remember记住。根据“five sentences”可知，此处是make sentences“造句”。故选B。
12．句意：然后从你学习新单词的第一天起，尽可能多地使用它。
the first第一；the second第二；each每个。根据“Then use the new word as often as you can from...day you learn it.”以及常识可知，应该是从学习新单词的第一天起，就尽可能多地使用。故选A。
13．句意：以这种方式，你会把新单词记在脑子里更久。
day天；time时间；way方法。根据上文“Instead, try to...five sentences using this word.”可知，此处介绍了一种新的学习英语单词的方法，in this way“以这种方式”，固定词组。故选C。
14．句意：你知道，练习发音是很难的——例如“th”音。
difficult困难的；terrible可怕的；funny滑稽的。根据“Practicing sounds”以及选项词汇分析，发音应该是困难的。故选A。
15．句意：选择以“th”开头的单词，一遍又一遍地重复，直到你对它们感到舒服为止。
with和；from从；at在。根据“Choose words that begin... ‘th’”可知，是选择以“th”开头的单词，begin with...“从……开始、以……开头”。故选A。
16．句意：选择以“th”开头的单词，一遍又一遍地重复，直到你对它们感到舒服为止。
when当……时；after在……后；until直到。根据“Choose words that begin...and repeat them over and over again...you are comfortable with them.”可知，此处是until引导状语从句，until“到……为止”。故选C。
17．句意：阅读是以自然和有趣的方式增长词汇量和提高语法的最好方法之一。
add添加；raise举起；increase增长。根据“your vocabulary and improve your grammar in a natural and fun way.”可知，是增长词汇量和提高语法的最好方法之一。故选C。
18．句意：一定要选择你感兴趣的话题或书籍。
quick迅速的；sure确信的；important重要的。根据“Be...to choose topic or books you are interested in.”可知，这里表示一定要选择你感兴趣的话题或书籍，be sure to“确信、确认”。故选B。
19．句意：当有人用英语讲话时，要听出要点。
look for寻找；see看见； listen for倾听。根据“the main point”可知，是听出重点。故选C。
20．句意：如果你停下来想这个词，你会错过这个人说的其他一切。
miss错过；guess猜测；get得到。根据“If you hear a word you don’t understand, ignore（忽略）it and go on listening. If you stop and think about the word,... ”可知，此处是说不要只理解某个单词的含义，而忽略了整个句子的意思。故选A。
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You might have found a friend or classmate who remembers every single detail. How can they make it A good memory is often seen as something that comes naturally, and a b 21 memory as something that cannot be changed, but actually there are plenty of things that you can do to improve your memory.
We all remember the things we are i 22 in and forget the ones that make us feel bored. This no doubt explains the reason why schoolboys remember football results w 23 difficultly but make a very great effort to remember dates from their history lessons! Take an active interest in what you want to remember, and pay close a 24 . One way to “make” yourself more interested is to ask questions—the more the better! Moreover, researchers have found that information organized in groups can be easy to remember. You can use this by organizing the materials you are s 25 . Try grouping similar knowledge together, or make a mind map of textbook readings to help group the information. Then when you learn more about that subject, you understand that better. Be sure things are clear in your m 26 . If not, ask questions until you understand! What’s more, when you’re learning new materials, take the time to think about the relationship b 27 the present information and what you’ve already known. Then it can help you remember the information. Physical exercise is also important for your memory, b 28 it increases your heart rate and sends more oxygen to your brain, and that makes your memory work better. Exercise also r 29 stress, which is very bad for the memory.
So the next time you’re learning new information, you can use the m 30 above. I’m sure that you will improve your memory and get more out of it.
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21．(b)ad 22．(i)nterested 23．(w)ithout 24．(a)ttention 25．(s)tudying 26．(m)ind 27．(b)etween 28．(b)ecause 29．(r)educes 30．(m)ethods
【导语】本文主要介绍了增强记忆力的几种方法。
21．句意：一个好的记忆力经常被看作一件自然而来的事情，并且一个差的记忆力被看作是一个不能改变的事情。根据“memory as something that cannot be changed, but actually there are plenty of things that you can do to improve your memory.”可知是差的记忆力不能改变，故填(b)ad。
22．句意：我们都记得我们感兴趣的事情，并忘记了那些让我们感觉无聊的事情。be interested in“对……感兴趣”。故填(i)nterested。
23．句意：这毫无疑问地解释了为什么学校的男孩子毫无困难的记得足球比赛的成绩。但是却要努力的记住他们历史课上的日期。根据“but make a very great effort to remember dates from their history lessons!”可知前后转折，后面说难以记住历史日期，说明前面记住比赛结果是容易的，without difficultly“没有困难”。故填(w)ithout。
24．句意：对你想要记住的东西提高兴趣，并且密切去注意。pay attention“注意”。故填(a)ttention。
25．句意：你可以通过组织你学习的材料使用这个。根据“You can use this by organizing the materials you are s...”可知“you are s...”是定语，修饰“materials”，下文出现“textbook”，可知此处指的是学习的材料，故填(s)tudying。
26．句意：确保事情在你的大脑里是清晰的。根据“If not, ask questions until you understand!”可知此处指要弄清楚学习的内容，确保这些内容在大脑里是清晰的。故填(m)ind。
27．句意：并且当你在学习新的材料时，抓紧时间去思考目前的信息与你已经知道的信息之间的关系。根据“the relationship b...the present information and what you’ve already known.”可知此处指两者之间的关系，the relationship between...and...。故填(b)etween。
28．句意：体能锻炼对你的记忆力也很重要。因为他提高你的心率并且输送氧气给你的大脑，这能使你的记忆力更好的工作。空处在解释为什么锻炼对记忆很重要。解释原因用because引导。故填(b)ecause。
29．句意：锻炼也可以减少压力。压力对于记忆力有坏处。根据“Exercise also r...stress”可知是锻炼减少压力，reduce“减少”，动词，主语是单数，谓语用三单。故填(r)educes。
30．句意：所以下次你再学习新的信息时，你可以使用以上的方法。上文讲的是提高记忆力的方法，method“方法”，表示多个方法，应是复数形式。故填(m)ethods。
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读下面的文章，请在答题卡每个题目下做简单的笔记。
Have you ever stayed up late one night Did you feel tired the next day Did you feel bad-tempered It is because your body missed its sleep! So why does a good night’s sleep make you feel better
Scientists have studied sleep to find the answer to this question. They have found some different reasons.
First, sleep helps your body stay healthy. Even though you are sleeping, your body is still active. Sleep gives your body a chance to repair itself.
Sleep also helps your body to rest. How Your body does not need as much energy when it slows down. The beat of your heart and your breathing rate become slower, which lowers your body’s energy level. Your body needs rest after a busy day.
Sleep is important for your brain too. During the day your brain gathers information. At night while you are sleeping, your brain reviews everything that you did during the day. It saves some of your experiences so you can remember them. Some scientists think all this reviewing causes you to dream.
What happens if you do not have enough sleep People who miss too much sleep have trouble paying attention. They make more mistakes in their work.
Scientists believe that people who miss more than three days of sleep may become sick and even start seeing something that is not really there.
Students need between 8 and 10 hours of sleep each night. What can you do to help give your body a good night’s sleep
Ways to help you sleep.
Run and play outside during the day.
Drink a glass of milk before going to bed.
Go to bed on time.
Read a book in bed.
Have a dark, quiet room.
Following these steps and you will begin to feel relaxed and happy. Nothing else will help your body like a good night’s sleep.
31．The main idea of the passage:
32．List (列举) one reason why a good night’s sleep makes you feel better:
33．List two problems that happen if you don’t have enough sleep:
34．The number of ways to help you sleep according to the passage:
35．Write one of your own way to help you sleep:
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【答案】31．A good night’s sleep makes you feel better. / Nothing else will help your body like a good night’s sleep. / A good night’s sleep is good for you (your health). 32．Sleep helps your body stay healthy./ Sleep helps your body to rest./ Sleep is important for your brain. 33．We have trouble paying attention./ We make more mistakes in our work./ We may become sick and even start seeing something that is not really there. 34．Five/5. 35．开放性作答，言之有理即可。参考答案：I will listen to the light music to help me sleep.
【导语】本文主要介绍了良好的夜晚睡眠让人们感觉更好的原因以及帮助睡眠的方法。
31．根据“So why does a good night’s sleep make you feel better…Nothing else will help your body like a good night’s sleep.”可知，本文主要讲述了良好的夜晚睡眠能够让你感觉更好，同时对你的身体健康有好处。故填A good night’s sleep makes you feel better. / Nothing else will help your body like a good night’s sleep. / A good night’s sleep is good for you (your health).
32．根据“First, sleep helps your body stay healthy…Sleep also helps your body to rest…Sleep is important for your brain”可知，睡眠能帮助身体保持健康，可以帮助身体休息，同时对大脑还很重要。选择其中一种原因即可。故填Sleep helps your body stay healthy./ Sleep helps your body to rest./ Sleep is important for your brain.
33．根据“People who miss too much sleep have trouble paying attention. They make more mistakes in their work. Scientists believe that people who miss more than three days of sleep may become sick and even start seeing something that is not really there.”可知，睡眠不足会集中力有问题，工作容易出错，甚至有可能会变得虚弱，甚至开始看到一些并不存在的东西。选择其中两种问题即可。故填We have trouble paying attention./ We make more mistakes in our work./ We may become sick and even start seeing something that is not really there.
34．根据“Ways to help you sleep. Run and play outside during the day. Drink a glass of milk before going to bed. Go to bed on time. Read a book in bed. Have a dark, quiet room.”可知，文中提到了5中帮助睡眠的方法。故填Five/5.
35．开放性作答，言之有理即可。我会通过听轻音乐帮助自己睡眠。故填I will listen to the light music to help me sleep.