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 (記憶) 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.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!

2.How many suggestions are mentioned in the passage?

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

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.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.

5.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.

 

Answer 1

【答案】

 

1.A

2.D

3.B

4.D

5.A

試題分析：這篇短文講述的是我們的大腦雖然并不像電腦那樣記住每件事，但是還是有一些方法可以提高我們的記憶力。在短文中給我們提出了六條建議。

【解析】

1.推理判斷題。根據這條建議我們可知，我們要盡力的使用新的信息，如，你遇見了一個人，他說:“你好，我是Carlos。”，你不要只說“你好”，而是要重復這個人的名字，說“你好，Carlos。”。可見，在空上我們應該要重復這個人的名字，故選A。

2.細節理解題。根據文章的結構來看，開頭第一段引出了本篇短文的話題，接下來從第二段開始到倒數第二段是具體給我們的建議，且每條建議的開頭都有符號◆，故我們可知一共是六條建議，故選D。

3.細節理解題。這個題目的答案在文章中的第三段中，即Break a big number into smaller parts，當我們記憶比較長的數字時，我們可以把它分成幾個小部分來記。本段還給出了一個例子，故選B。

4.句意猜測題。原句Never tell yourself that you have a bad memory意為：不要對自己說你的記憶力不好。這句話旨在告訴我們要相信自己的記憶力其實很好，要有信心，故選D。

5.推理判斷題。根據文章第六段Discuss with a friend可知，和朋友一起討論會比較容易記住，故A選項是正確的。根據文章第五段可知always review information可以幫助我們記住東西，故B選項表達不對；C選項在文章中并沒有說明，且這句話公式和事實能幫助你了解你的大腦，這句話本身就是不對的；D選項意為人們可以通過電腦來提高記憶力，這句話也是不對的。故選A。

考點：教育類短文閱讀。