1 . Alvin, 66, was deep in the woods in Grand Cane last December when something like litter on the ground caught his eye. It was a
“Dear Santa,” the note
Alvin’s heart hammered in his chest. It reminded him of his childhood wish. He smiled and set out to
Meanwhile, Gonzalez, the mother of four-year old Luna, had no idea that such a(n)
One day, Gonzalez received a call saying that someone had found Luna’s balloon. Her jaw
“Santa dropped your balloon
Now, having received so much
A.beautiful | B.broken | C.precious | D.blown |
A.printed | B.wrote | C.typed | D.read |
A.nice | B.difficult | C.demanding | D.smart |
A.fulfill | B.spread | C.make | D.express |
A.entertaining | B.uniting | C.reporting | D.locating |
A.preparation | B.effort | C.research | D.game |
A.temporarily | B.relatively | C.particularly | D.naturally |
A.came up with | B.argued about | C.put up with | D.jumped at |
A.healthy | B.green | C.modest | D.grand |
A.burst | B.cracked | C.broke | D.dropped |
A.post | B.letter | C.name | D.photo |
A.in time | B.after all | C.by accident | D.on purpose |
A.candies | B.gifts | C.toys | D.books |
A.attention | B.admiration | C.popularity | D.generosity |
A.adopted | B.stored | C.thrown | D.dragged |
2 . When my son, Noah, was younger, going out with him in public was difficult. He had been suffering from autism (自闭症), needing extra
On a Sunday afternoon, my phone
I made preparations for
A few minutes before dinner, Donald Duck knocked
Denny was at our home for only a few minutes, but the time was
A.honor | B.attention | C.advice | D.behavior |
A.interesting | B.acceptable | C.impossible | D.important |
A.stopped | B.disappeared | C.broke | D.rang |
A.call back | B.turn around | C.drop by | D.sign up |
A.annoyed | B.touched | C.impressed | D.encouraged |
A.visiting | B.contacting | C.questioning | D.welcoming |
A.worries | B.methods | C.demands | D.proposals |
A.begged | B.comforted | C.realized | D.warned |
A.angrily | B.hurriedly | C.gently | D.heavily |
A.beat | B.answered | C.kicked | D.locked |
A.introduced | B.seated | C.enjoyed | D.praised |
A.with fear | B.in disbelief | C.in amazement | D.with joy |
A.magical | B.fruitless | C.creative | D.awkward |
A.frequently | B.gradually | C.simply | D.hardly |
A.understand | B.appreciate | C.regret | D.dislike |
3 . Have you ever walked into a room and completely forgotten why you came into it in the first place? I couldn’t agree more when I read an article from Live Science that stated, “There are several types of memories, and the brain has a unique way of forgetting each kind.” Memory does some funny things. While forgetting is a normal and vital part of our brain function, we have to admit that memory can be a mysterious and naughty joker. One of the most common mysteries is a short-term memory failure where people find themselves entering a room with no memory of why they did so.
Everyone has experienced this at least once in their lives. We call it a “senior moment”, but researchers say it’s actually okay to put the blame on our doorways and not on our ageing brains. The act of walking through a doorway sends a signal to our brains that a new scene has started and that previous memories should be put away. This is what causes our memory failure and confusion. The thoughts we had before we entered that new scene have actually been sectionalized (分区). In an interview with Live Science Gabriel Radvansky, a psychologist at the University of Norte Dame said, “Entering or exiting through a doorway serves as an ‘event boundary’ in the mind.”
I find this amazing, as I watch it happen to people all around me every day. I guess I should stop telling them they’re getting old and actually explain the cause. For me it’s not doorways that cause a problem. It’s flights of stairs. Every so often I find myself going up the stairs and forgetting why I did so just as soon as I’ve reached the landing. What’s up with that? Now if I can only find out what that means, I’d be truly fascinated.
1. What contributes to our “senior moment” according to the researchers?A.Ageing brains. | B.Doorways. | C.Different moments. | D.The same scenes. |
A.Walking through a doorway makes us nervous in the mind. |
B.Sectionalized thoughts disappear when we enter a new scene. |
C.Too many events in life are harmful to our brain memory. |
D.Exiting through doorways causes short memory failures. |
A.Whether he should explain the cause to others. |
B.How much he was fascinated by science. |
C.How many people suffer from doorway problems. |
D.Why going up the stairs makes him forgetful. |
A.Short memory failures do have scientific reasons. |
B.Our brain has several types of memories. |
C.Everyone has a unique way of forgetting things. |
D.Psychology theories can help us improve memories. |
4 . You probably take many steps to protect your computer from getting a virus, but what about your cell phone? Cell phones are basically mini-computers, so, believe it or not, they too can get viruses.
“Viruses and malware(恶意软件)should not be a major concern to the average consumer who uses their device to make phone calls, take pictures, and download a few well-known apps from the major app marketplaces,” Tim Katsch Vice President of iDropped said. “If a user is downloading a lot of apps, changing and exploring settings within the device, and visiting a large number of websites from unknown sources, virus and malware protection should be kept on their mind.” If your phone gets a virus it can mess up your data, put random charges on your bill, and get private information such as your bank account number, credit card information, passwords, and your location.
The most common way that you could get a virus on your phone would be through downloading an infected app. Viruses can also get on your phone when you click on strange links or open up an email that contains a virus. Connecting to an unsecured wireless network in a public place is also a way for hackers(黑客)to get private information from your device.
If you're still convinced that your phone might get a virus, there are anti-virus apps that you can download that will constantly scan your phone to make sure it hasn't developed a virus, Apps like these will also check things before you download them to ensure that they are safe. Another tip is to always look over your cell phone bill every month to make sure there aren't charges from apps that you never downloaded.
Technology is getting smarter, but so are hackers, and it's important to always be cautious with anything you do on your phone. Many people store a lot of personal information on their phones, and while that might make life a little more convenient, it can also do a lot of damage if hacked.
1. What can we learn from Tim Katsch's words?A.The wireless network in the public places is safe to use. |
B.Viruses and malware will most probably attack average phones. |
C.Downloading a lot of apps will protect your phone from being hacked. |
D.The average consumer needn't worry much about a virus or malware. |
A.Downloading an infected app. |
B.Clicking on close friends' links. |
C.Connecting to your mobile data. |
D.Changing your private information. |
A.Harm set, harm get. |
B.Every coin has two sides. |
C.Kill two birds with one stone. |
D.Technology makes life smarter. |
A.Anti-Virus Apps Make Your Cell Phone Safe? |
B.Viruses and Malware Damage Your Cell Phone? |
C.Worried About Your Cell Phone Catching a Virus? |
D.Ready to Fight Against the Hackers to Your Cell Phone? |
5 . Najib is an Afghan who grew up in Iran. He led a tough life. When he found his children would be in the same situation, his family initially returned to Afghanistan. But with the country filled with conflicts, they decided to leave for Indonesia.
“When we first came here, we were in a bad situation. Its language, culture and even weather were different. We had moved away from friends and family,” says Najib. “I was in a tough position but I acted strong because there were no other choices.”
Refugees (难民) cannot work in Indonesia and there are limited choices for refugee children to attend local schools. Determined to avoid such a fate, a group of refugees in Puncak took action and scraped together (东拼西凑) their resources to set up a school—the Refugee Learning Center (RLC).
“Our only goal and task is to provide basic education, and prepare the refugee children for their future,” says Abdullah Sarwari. “We’re also trying to provide a normal life as much as possible for them.”
The RLC has also started offering Bahasa Indonesia classes to the refugee community. “Between the refugee and the local community, I feel like there’s a language barrier which stops the refugee from having an honest and open interaction with Indonesians,” says Abdullah.
“If you try your best, to learn the language of a particular place or country, it really helps make things easier,” says Najib. He is among those who signed up for classes, although he admits progress has been slow. But life has improved in some ways for him and his family.
Najib says, “The centre is an opportunity for refugee to show that they are not a burden. If they have the opportunity, they can accomplish big and great things like this.”
1. Why did Najib decide to leave for Indonesia?A.To escape the conflict in Afghanistan. |
B.To experience Indonesian culture. |
C.To help refugees in Indonesia. |
D.To get equal rights to vote. |
A.To help them learn English. |
B.To make them stay away from bad luck. |
C.To provide them with chances to live in Indonesia. |
D.To make them have access to receiving basic education. |
A.He is the leader of refugees. |
B.He founded the RLC himself. |
C.He studies Indonesian in the RLC. |
D.He lives a wealthy life in Indonesia. |
A.The Goal of Founding a School |
B.A School for Refugees by Refugees |
C.A Reason for Leaving for Indonesia |
D.The Benefit of Learning a New Language |
6 . Book Your Field Trip to Pacific Science Center
A field trip to Pacific Science Center is a time-honored tradition for students of all ages across Washington State. Our hands-on exhibits, shows, and creative programs inspire students’ curiosity for science in a day of exploration meant to strengthen your curriculum and fuel lifelong enthusiasm for science, math, engineering and technology.
Schedule (安排) Your Field TripTo schedule your field trip, complete the registration request form available at the link www.pacificsciencecenter.org/field-tripsl/, or call (206) 443-2925 Monday — Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. not less than two weeks ahead of your visit date. We will contact you within two business days to set up your field trip.
New Fall/winter HoursStarting September 3, 2019 PacSci will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays except for holidays and weeks during Seattle Public School breaks. We will no longer be booking field trips on those days, as well.
PricingField Trip Package | Price Per Student | |
Exhibits Only | $9 | |
Package 1 | Exhibits plus choice of one experiences | $11 |
Package 2 | Exhibits plus choice of two experiences | $13 |
Package 3 | Exhibits plus choice of three experiences | $15 |
One free adult general admission is covered for every 10 paid students. Free adult admission doesn’t include IMAX documentary. These adults will be charged a $4 IMAX documentary admission. Additional adults outside of the ratio (比例) will be charged the student admission rate. Pacific Science Center Memberships cannot be applied to field trips. Payment is due one week before you visit.
Available Experiences■ Planetarium Shows
■ IMAX Documentaries
■ Science on a Sphere Shows
■ Laser Shows
1. What can we know about Pacific Science Center?A.It is famous for its typical architecture. |
B.It offers students chances for free classes. |
C.It’s where students can learn about science. |
D.It is only accessible to students in Washington. |
A.$118. | B.$125. |
C.$127. | D.$134. |
A.On weekends. |
B.Any Monday or Tuesday. |
C.Two workdays ahead of the visit time. |
D.At least 14 days before the actual visit. |
7 . If you wear glasses, chances are you are smarter. Research published in the famous British journal Nature Communications has found that people who displayed higher levels of intelligence were almost 30 percent more likely to wear glasses.
The scientists studied the genes of thousands of people between the ages of 16 and 102.The study showed intelligence can be connected to physical characteristics. One characteristic was eyesight. In out of 10 people who were more intelligent, there was a higher chance they needed glasses. Scientists also said being smarter has other benefits. It is connected to better health.
It is important to remember these are connections which are not proven causes. Scientists call this correlation. Just because something is connected to something else does not mean one of those things caused the other. And it’s worth noting that what constitutes intelligence is subjective and can be difficult, if not impossible, to measure.
Forget genes though. Plenty of proof shows wearing glasses makes people think you are more intelligent, even if you do not need glasses. A number of studies have found people who wear glasses are seen as smarter, hard-working and honest. Many lawyers use this idea to help win their cases. Lawyer Harvey Solves explained this. Glasses soften their appearance. He said Sometimes there has been a huge amount of proof showing that people he was defending broke the law. He had them wear glasses and they weren’t found guilty.
Glasses are also used to show someone is intelligent in movies and on TV. Ideas about people who wear glasses have begun to shift. People who do not need glasses sometimes wear them for fashion only. They want to look worldly or cool. But not everyone is impressed by this idea, though. GQ magazine said people who wear glasses for fashion are trying too hard to look smart and hip (时髦的). However, that hasn’t stopped many celebrities from happily wearing glasses even if they do not need them. Justin Bieber is just one high-profile fan of fashion glasses.
1. What does the new study show?A.People wearing glasses are smarter. |
B.People wearing glasses are healthier. |
C.Wearing glasses can make people cleverer. |
D.Wearing glasses is associated with higher IQ. |
A.Shift. | B.Link. | C.Proof. | D.Consequence. |
A.Because it can create a moral image. |
B.Because it can mislead the witnesses. |
C.Because it can highlight clients’ qualities. |
D.Because it can prove the clients’ innocence. |
A.Positive. | B.Negative. | C.Mixed | D.Indifferent. |
8 . As Internet users become more dependent on the Internet to store information, are people remember less? If you know your computer will save information, why store it in your own personal memory, your brain? Experts are wondering if the Internet is changing what we remember and how.
In a recent study, Professor Betsy Sparrow conducted some experiments. She and her research team wanted to know the Internet is changing memory. In the first experiment, they gave people 40 unimportant facts to type into a computer. The first group of people understood that the computer would save the information. The second group understood that the computer would not save it. Later, the second group remembered the information better. People in the first group knew they could find the information again, so they did not try to remember it.
In another experiment, the researchers gave people facts to remember, and told them where to find the information on the Internet. The information was in a specific computer folder (文件夹). Surprisingly, people later remember the folder location (位置) better than the facts. When people use the Internet, they do not remember the information. Rather, they remember how to find it. This is called “transactive memory (交互记忆)”
According to Sparrow, we are not becoming people with poor memories as a result of the Internet. Instead, computer users are developing stronger transactive memories; that is, people are learning how to organize huge quantities of information so that they are able to access it at a later date. This doesn’t mean we are becoming either more or less intelligent, but there is no doubt that the way we use memory is changing.
1. The passage begins with two questions to ________.A.introduce the main topic | B.show the author’s attitude |
C.describe how to use the Internet | D.explain how to store information |
A.Sparrow’s team typed the information into a computer. |
B.The two groups remembered the information equally well. |
C.The first group did not try to remember the formation. |
D.The second group did not understand the information. |
A.keep the information in mind |
B.change the quantity of information |
C.organize information like a computer |
D.remember how to find the information |
A.We are using memory differently. |
B.We are becoming more intelligent. |
C.We have poorer memories than before. |
D.We need a better way to access information. |