The sun is setting, brightening your kids’ faces as they play in the waves. You reach for your phone for this perfect moment. But before you do, here’s a bit of surprising science: Taking photos is not the perfect way to keep memory as you think.
Taking too many pictures could actually harm the brain’s ability to keep memories, says Elizabeth Loftus, a psychology professor at the University of California, Irvine. So we get the photo but kind of lose the memory.
Photos may outsource memories. It works in two ways: We either shake off the responsibility of remembering moments when taking pictures, or we’re so distracted (分心的) by the process that we miss the moment altogether.
The first explanation is the loss of memory. People know that their camera is recording that moment, so they don’t try to remember. Similarly, if you write down someone’s phone number, you’re less likely to remember it offhand because your brain tells you there’s just no need. That’s all well and good—until that piece of paper goes missing.
The other is distraction. We’re distracted by the process of taking a photo—how we hold our phone, composing the photo, such as smiling faces, the background to our liking and clear image, all of which uses up our attention that could otherwise help us memorize.
However, taking photos can benefit memory—when done mindfully. While taking a photo may be distracting, the act of preparation by focusing on visual (视觉的) details around has some upsides.
When people take the time to zoom in (拉近镜头) on specific things, memories become strengthened.
Another benefit is that we recall moments more accurately with the photos. Memory has been reshaped with the help of new information and new experiences. Thus, photos or videos help us recall moments as if they really happened.
Memories die away without a visual record backing them up. Therefore, a photo is an excellent tool to help remember when done purposefully, which is worth exploring further.
1. What does Professor Elizabeth Loftus think of taking too many photos?| A．It can benefit our memories. |
| B．It could be harmful to keep memories. |
| C．It could be helpful to recall the perfect moment. |
| D．It will use up our attention to remember the beautiful moments. |
| A．Memories will disappear when we back up a visual record. |
| B．We may not pay full attention to the moment when taking pictures. |
| C．Take photos if you want to get new information or new experiences. |
| D．It is useless to remember someone’s phone number by writing it down. |
| A．Photography or Memories |
| B．Fewer Photos, More Memories |
| C．Photography Does Good to Memories |
| D．Remember the Moment and Take Photos Properly |
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Chat GPT, a smart AI chatbot (聊天机器人) tool, has been very popular all over the world in the past months. According to a US survey of more than 1, 000 students, over 89% of them have used Chat GPT to help with their homework assignment (任务).
Developed by US company Open AI, Chat GPT is a powerful tool. You can ask it to write stories and emails, create recipes (食谱), translate languages, and answer all kinds of questions. Some schools in the US, Australia and France have banned (禁止) the use of Chat GPT. In the US, for example, New York City public schools banned students and teachers from using Chat GPT.
The move comes out of worries that the tool could make it easier for students to cheat on homework assignments. Some also worry that Chat GPT could be used to spread inaccurate (不准确的) information. Apart from bans, teachers are making changes to their classes to stop the use of Chat GPT. Some college teachers in the US try to include more speaking exams and handwritten papers instead of typed ones. However, not all schools say “no” to Chat GPT. Some Canadian universities are drafting policies (起草规章制度) on its use, for both students and teachers. They have no plans to completely ban the tool so far.
BhaskarVira, pro-vice-chancellor (副校长) for education at the University Cambridge in the UK, said that bans on AI software (人工智能软件) like Chat GPT are wise. “We have to know that AI is a tool people will use,” he told the school newspaper the university. “What we need to do is change our learning, teaching and examinations. That way, we can have integrity (诚信) while recognizing (认可) the use of the tool.”
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1. Chat GPT is a _________ AI chatbot tool.
| A．small | B．successful | C．smart |
①Write stories and emails. ②Create recipes.
③Translate languages. ④Answer all kinds of questions.
| A．①②③ | B．②③④ | C．①②③④ |
| A．students may use it to cheat on homework |
| B．it hardly provides core information |
| C．it would replace school teachers |
| A．Some teachers are making changes to their classes to stop the use of Chat GPT. |
| B．New York City public schools allow students and teachers to use Chat GPT. |
| C．All schools say “no” to Chat GPT. |
| A．Chat GPT: A useful tool for people |
| B．Chat GPT: Good or Bad? |
| C．What is Chat GPT? |
【推荐2】People and dogs have been living together for hundreds of years. When did dogs and people become friends? Where did dogs come from?
A group of scientists tied to answer these questions. They just finished a study about the history of dogs. In the study, they looked at the DNA of dogs all over the world and found that dogs, like humans, shared DNA with their family members. The scientists put together a big family tree for dogs. It went all the way back to the animal’s beginning.
In this way, scientists learned about the history of dogs. The first dogs lived in Asia. They were born about 33,000 years ago. At first, there were only about 6,400 of them. Their parents were wolves(狼).
The new study answers many questions. It raises some too. For example, what caused wolves in Asian to become dogs all those years ago?
One idea is that their DNA slowly changed and the wolves became dogs in the end. It was possible that some wolves started living with people before they became dogs. Living with people led to many changes to these wolves. It changed their DNA, so their offspring(后代)became dogs.
By studying DNA, scientists now have a much better understanding of the history of dogs. △ . For example, how exactly dogs came to be our friends is still unclear.
1. How did the scientists study The history of dogs?
| A．By living with dogs | B．By studying the DNA of the dogs |
| C．By studying all the animals | D．By making friends with the dogs |
| A．They lived in Africa | B．They were born 6. 400years ago. |
| C．Their parents were wolves | D．There are about 33, 000 dogs |
| A．Wolves | B．Dogs | C．Ideas | D．Questions |
| A．However, there is still much to learn. |
| B．But we still know little about wolves' history |
| C．Because we've learned about dogs' friends. |
| D．So they can explain when dogs became our friends. |
1. What does the underlined word "they” refer to?
| A．Warmer areas | B．Oranges in warmer areas |
| C．The first oranges | D．People from Vietnam and Thailand |
| A．known by more people | B．sold in the supermarket |
| C．eaten only by himself | D．made into hard apple cider |
| A．Fourteen | B．Sixteen |
| C．Eighteen. | D．Twenty |
| A．make him look more human | B．protect his hands |
| C．help him to run faster | D．make him feel more comfortable |
| A．The first oranges weren’t orange. |
| B．John’s apples weren’t sweet enough. |
| C．Walt Disney put gloves on his characters to interest people. |
| D．Cats have fewer toes on their front paws than then ones on their back paws. |
【推荐1】The biggest airshow in China 2021 kicked off in Zhuhai on September 28, 2021 and drew a close on October 3, 2021, showing the world’s top new ideas and new ways. The Z-20 helicopter (直升飞机) caught people’s eyes.
Helicopters can do many things that airplanes cannot do. Unlike an airplane, a helicopter can fly to one place more easily. They can take off without a runway and they can land where there is not enough room for an airplane to land. Some small helicopters can carry just one person. Larger helicopters can carry many people and heavy things. They can also help carry food or something else to remote places while other vehicles (交通工具) are difficult to reach.
Firefighters sometimes use helicopters to help fight wildfires. They drop water on the fire from the helicopters and the fire is put out successfully. Police also use helicopters. Police helicopters have strong lights. They can shine down on the ground to help police find things more easily. Doctors also use helicopters to bring sick people from one place to another quickly.
There are more and more helicopter pilot schools in our country. Helicopters will play an important part in our life in the future.
1. The biggest airshow in China 2021 lasted ________.| A．four days | B．five days | C．six days | D．seven days |
| A．big | B．far | C．near | D．close |
| A．doctors | B．pilots | C．police | D．firefighters |
| A．helicopters cannot help put out the fires |
| B．helicopters cannot help carry heavy things |
| C．helicopters can do anything impossible |
| D．helicopters can do more things than airplanes |
| A．the use of helicopters | B．the future of helicopters |
| C．the guide of the airshow | D．the importance of the airshow |
| Everyone feels sad sometimes. This is normal and won’t last for a long time. Kids do different things when they feel sad — some kids tell others and some kids keep to themselves. |
| Why do you feel sad? There are lots of reasons why you might feel sad. Some reasons may be: ▲losing someone or something that you love or care a lot about ▲fighting or arguing (争吵) with a friend ▲not liking how school is going ▲not winning a game or competition ▲not being invited to a party or to a friend’s place to play ▲being sick or in hospital |
| How to deal with your sad feelings? When you are sad, here are some suggestions that might help you: ▲Do things to show how you feel. Write, draw, cry, paint, build and so on! ▲Spend time on your own. Spend some time on your own doing your favorite thing. ▲Be relaxed. Play outside, play a game, read a book, listen to music, watch a movie, be with your friends. It’s OK to take time out to do something just for you and just because you like it! ▲Talk to someone if you have been feeling sad for a long time. Talk to someone you trust, and know they will listen. This could be your parents, friends, a family member or a teacher. |
| A．like telling others when they are sad | B．wouldn’t tell others when they are sad |
| C．will tell themselves about the sad things | D．would make themselves do sad things |
| A．Losing your pet dog. | B．Being in hospital. |
| C．Fighting with your best friend. | D．Winning the speech contest. |
| A．Four. | B．Five. | C．Six. | D．Seven. |
| A．go to sleep | B．fight with someone | C．go to see a doctor | D．talk to people you trust |
| A．feel worse | B．eat more | C．feel better | D．do more things |
【推荐3】New York，London，Paris and other big cities are exciting places to live in. There are many interesting things to see and to do. You can go to different kinds of museums，theatres and cinemas. You can also buy things from all over the world.
But there are serious(严重的) problems in big cities，too. The cost(花费) of living is high，and there are too many people in some big cities. Every year many people move to the cities because there are some chances(机会) to find jobs，to study，and to receive good medical care(医疗)．But sometimes these people cannot find work or a good place to live in. Also，too many people in a small space make it hard to keep the cities safe and clean.
Some people enjoy living in big cities. Others do not. Before people move to big cities，they should think about the problems of living there.
1. Which is the best title for this passage?| A．Big Cities. | B．New York，London and Paris. |
| C．Exciting Places to Live in. | D．Serious Problems in Big Cities. |
| A．go to different kinds of museums | B．see all kinds of plays and films |
| C．buy things from all over the world | D．A，B and C |
| A．Big cities are not safe enough. |
| B．People can easily find a good place to live in in big cities. |
| C．Big cities are safe，but not clean. |
| D．All people like to live in big cities. |
| A．to move to a big city | B．not to move to a big city |
| C．not to move to a big city without thinking about the problems there | D．not to think too much about the problems before they move to a big city |
| A．New York and London are big cities，and Paris is，too. |
| B．Big cities are better than small cities. |
| C．Big cities are exciting places to live in. |
| D．Big cities have a lot of serious problems. |
【推荐1】Hello, welcome to the photo show of National Geography. The show is in Star Avenue, Binjiang District, Hangzhou. Here you can enjoy many beautiful photos and learn some skills of taking photos. Everyone who comes to our show will get a gift—a notebook or a cup with nice pictures on it.
| Opening time | November 21st—November 27th Monday—Friday: 9:30 a.m.—6:00 p.m. Saturday—Sunday: 9:00 a.m.—5:30 p.m. |
| Tickets | Grown-ups (成人): 30 yuan Children under 15: half |
| Rules | Do not take any food or drinks into the show. Do not touch the photos. You can take photos, but please turn off the flash (闪光). Please keep quiet. |
1. How many days will the show last?
| A．A week. | B．Half a month. | C．A month. | D．Half a year. |
| A．30 yuan. | B．45 yuan. | C．75 yuan. | D．90 yuan. |
| A．8:00 on Tuesday morning. | B．13:00 on Wednesday. |
| C．6:00 on Sunday afternoon. | D．18:30 on Saturday. |
| A．They can eat some food. | B．They can learn how to take photos. |
| C．They can talk with their friends loudly. | D．They can take photos with the flash on. |
| A．At the Lost and Found. | B．On a movie poster. |
| C．In a health report. | D．In an art magazine. |
【推荐2】Each day after school when other boys play soccer or ride bikes, Theo goes to the art museum.
Everyone thinks this is strange, even his own family.
“Don’t you want to play a sport with your friends?” his mother says.
Theo does not tell his mother that he has no friends at school. His friends are all here in the museum. They are on every wall, in brilliant colors.
Today, Theo rushes to the museum after school because a display is opening—The Mountain Landscapes of Zayan Khan.
Inside the museum, there are ten new paintings. Each painting shows a different mountain. Some of the mountains are covered in snow, while others are green or rocky. Theo sits on a bench and looks at one painting for a very long time. Then he takes out his notebook and begins to make a sketch（速写）.
People come and go, but Theo sits for a long time, making sketch after sketch. At last, there is only one other person left. He is sitting on the other side of the bench.
Theo decides to ignore（忽略）the man. I don’t want to talk to him, Theo thinks.
Theo’s sketch is of a mountain from very far away. “That’s an interesting sketch,” the man says.
Theo is so surprised. He never shows his artwork to anyone because he worries that it isn’t any good.
“Shall I show you some more sketches?” he asks. The man smiles and agrees. Theo hands the man his notebook and sits quietly as the man turns the pages.
“I like the way you draw lines,” the man says. “I like to do that, too.”
Theo notices there are several colored pencils in this man’s jacket pocket. He is holding an old sketch book with his name written on the front.
“You are Zayan Kahn!” Theo is so excited. “That’s right,” Zayan Kahn replies.
“I’m Theo. One day, I want to be an artist like you,” Theo tells him. Zayan Kahn shakes his head. “No, don’t say that,” he says.
Theo looks down.“Oh,” he says. Zayan Kahn points to Theo’s notebook. “I think you are already an artist, Theo,” he says.
Theo is speechless with happiness. He does not say anything else, and neither does Zayan Kahn.
They just sit quietly in the room, sketching, two artists staying with their friends.
1. Which of the following are Theo’s friends?| A．People in museums. | B．Paintings Kahn draws. |
| C．The artists like Kahn. | D．All different paintings. |
A． | B． | C． | D． |
| A．Theo has to make more friends. | B．Kahn and Theo are quite similar. |
| C．Kahn is very kind but a little strict. | D．Kahn and Theo make a sketch together. |
| A．Modest. | B．Curious. | C．Active. | D．Careless. |
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Join the best online photography competition! Better-Photo members hand in one photo per day. Enter BetterPhoto. com to become a Better-Photo member and hand in your photo. The photo must be kept to one of the following subjects. Please make sure your work is original (原创的). Subject ●Nature Wonder Photography ●Animal & Wildlife Photography ● People Photography ● Travel Place Photography ● Flower Photography | Competition Prizes ●The first place winner (one person) receives a Tamrac sling pack. ●The second place winners (three persons) get electric fans. ●The third place winners (five persons) have table lamps. We will send you a message as soon as possible if you get a prize. Please give us your address and telephone number and we will send the present by post. |
The deadline (截止时间) for this month’s competition is on Tuesday, March 3lst, 2021. March photo competition winners will be posted Thursday, April 30th, 2021. | |
| A．We can learn to write an article. | B．We can read a novel about photograph. |
| C．We can learn photography skills. | D．We can hand in your favorite star’s photo. |
| A．An electric fan. | B．A table lamp. | C．A Tamrac sling pack. | D．A set of books. |
| A．Three. | B．Four. | C．Five. | D．Six. |
| A．After March 31st. | B．Before March 31st. | C．On April lst. | D．On April 30th. |
| A．Only Better-Photo members can join the competition. |
| B．People should take photos of all the subjects they give. |
| C．All competitors should give their telephone numbers to them. |
| D．The works people hand in can be copied from the Internet. |
