1 . 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. |
3 . One young person, who was well educated, went for a job as a manager in a big company. The president did the final
He discovered the youth was
The president requested the youth to
“Go and clean your mother’s hands when you go back today, and then
The youth felt his chance of getting the job was high, so when he went back, he happily requested his mother to let him clean her hands. However, his tears fell
The next
The president said, “You are
A.election | B.test | C.interview | D.competition |
A.strong | B.excellent | C.humorous | D.cute |
A.maker | B.cleaner | C.mender | D.seller |
A.wash | B.hide | C.show | D.dry |
A.found | B.let | C.helped | D.watched |
A.study | B.ignore | C.work | D.rest |
A.move | B.see | C.recognize | D.answer |
A.after | B.until | C.because | D.as |
A.believed | B.sensed | C.noticed | D.expected |
A.quietly | B.sadly | C.excitedly | D.angrily |
A.morning | B.noon | C.afternoon | D.evening |
A.worried | B.felt | C.brought | D.spoke |
A.important | B.difficult | C.different | D.impossible |
A.value | B.secret | C.type | D.change |
A.educated | B.respected | C.trusted | D.hired |
A.them, to focus | B.it, to focus | C.them, focusing | D.it, focusing |
5 . Student loan (贷款) debt has become a worldwide problem. In America, the country's overall student debt reached a record of $1.6 trillion in 2019. The average person with student loan debt owed between $20,000 and $25,000. A recent Japanese government report says it has been lending over $9 billion yearly to students since 2010. Similar conditions exist in Africa and South America.
Several factors account for high student loan debt. One is that employers everywhere have increased their demands for skilled workers, making higher education a requirement for many jobs. The students, however, after graduation, often find that their country's economy is not strong enough to support their financial needs, so their ability to pay back the loan becomes a problem.
To solve the problem, many countries are seeking their ways. Australia has developed a system where students do not have to pay anything back until they are earning at least $40,000 a year. In America, several candidates running for president in the 2020 election have offered more extreme solutions that all or at least some of these loans will be forgiven.
Some professors in several universities recently studied what the effects of debt forgiveness might be. They found that, overall, sudden debt relief greatly improved the borrowers' lives. Not only did they have more money, but they were more likely to move to a new area and seek better paying work.
Yet the professors' research doesn't include what might happen to financial institutions or the overall economy if debt were totally forgiven. It only looks at how debt forgiveness would help the borrowers. They warn of some other possible negative effects. If a borrower knew that if he ran into any trouble he would be saved because he could get the debt relief, then he might actually become more reckless (轻率的) with his borrowing in the future.
No matter what, the professors agree that if countries do decide to approve some student debt relief the neediest students should be helped first.
1. How does the author introduce the problem of student loan?A.By making a comparison. | B.By making classifications. |
C.By presenting some statistics. | D.By setting down general rules. |
A.It will surely provide some benefits to borrowers. |
B.It has already been carried out in the United States. |
C.It aims to encourage more students to borrow money. |
D.It will prevent a person from landing a well-paying job. |
A.Uncaring. | B.Positive. |
C.Disapproving. | D.Cautious. |
A.Student loan debt is the most serious problem worldwide. |
B.Growing global student debt fuels search for solutions. |
C.Student loan debt tends to pull the needy out of trouble. |
D.People hold different opinions on debt forgiveness. |
6 . Studying longer does not necessarily mean studying better.
Find the right place to study.
The first thing you need to do is avoid distractions (分散注意力的事物) while studying.
Break down the tasks into smaller parts.
When you have gotten everything ready, list the items you need to study, and arrange them across several hours or days, depending on how big your load is. As a general rule, assign (分配) at least one hour to each subject.
Schedule study breaks.
When you have listed all of your tasks and made a schedule, you should arrange study breaks.
Put your tasks in order of importance.
A.Each break may take about 15 minutes every two hours. |
B.Learn to arrange the subjects in order of importance. |
C.This means going to one place that will give you peace and quiet. |
D.The key to efficient studying is following the schedule strictly. |
E.You can find a way to test your knowledge by having a study partner. |
F.If you have a broad subject, you will need to break it down into smaller parts. |
G.To make the best use of your time, you need to learn how to study efficiently(高效地). |
7 . Florida Theme Parks and Amusement Parks
Fun Spot America (Two locations: Orlando and Kissimmee)
The two small amusement parks offer two great wooden roller coasters: White Lightning and Mine Blower. They also feature lots of spinning (快速旋转) rides, one of the world’s tallest Skycoasters, go-karts, and other attractions. For 2021, the Orlando Fun Spot America is debuting Sky Hawk, a 90-foot-tall swing ride.
Discovery Cove (Orlando)
SeaWorld Orlando’s sister attraction lets guests get up close and personal with dolphins and other animals for a unique theme park experience. Its somewhat expensive admission price includes all attractions, the swim-with-dolphins experience, meals, and a 14-day pass to either SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa, or Aquatica water park.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios (Lake Buena Vista)
The smallest of the four Walt Disney World parks, with the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror and the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, Disney’s Hollywood Studios is home to Disney World’s most thrill-packed rides. Two of its more recent additions, Toy Story Land and, especially, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, have made Disney’s Hollywood Studios much more popular.
Legoland Florida (Winter Haven)
The delightful Lego-themed park is designed for the 12-and-under set. Among the best things to do at Legoland Florida are Lego Ninjago the Ride, Miniland USA, the funny Lego Movie 4D, and the lovely Cypress Gardens, which is an ode to the park that once stood on the site. For 2021, the park introduced a new 4D movie, Journey to Mythica.
1. What can visitors do in Discovery Cove?A.Watch a 4D movie. | B.Get close to dolphins. |
C.Visit Toy Story Land. | D.Experience a swing ride. |
A.In Kissimmee. | B.In Orlando. |
C.In Lake Buena Vista. | D.In Winter Haven. |
A.Fun Spot America. | B.Discovery Cove. |
C.Disney’s Hollywood Studios. | D.Legoland Florida. |
8 . Table tennis may not seem a reasonable option for someone with no arms — but Ibrahim Hamadtou doesn't believe in limits. The 48-year-old Egyptian Paralympian breaks the barrier by holding the paddle (球拍) in his mouth and using his right foot to serve the ball.
Hamadtou, who lost his arms in a train accident at the age of ten, was drawn to table tennis after being challenged by a friend. "I was once watching a match between two of my friends," Hamadtou explains. "They disagreed on a point, When I counted the point in favor of one of them, the other player told me, 'Mind your own business as you will never be able to play.' It was that statement that fired me up to decide to play table tennis."
It took Hamadtou three years to master the sport. He says the biggest challenge was figuring out the best way to control his body. "I was trying first to use the bat under the arm, and I also tried using other things, which weren't working so well. Finally, I tried using my mouth. It took me nearly a year of practice to get used to holding the paddle with my mouth and making the serve. With practice and playing regularly, this skill was improved."
The Egyptian's incredible talent came to light in 2014 when he was awarded the best Arab Athlete of the year. He won a silver medal at the 2016 African Championships, qualified for his first Paralympics in 2016 at 43, and then again for the 2020 Tokyo Games at 48.
The inspiring athlete says, "The disability is not in arms or legs but to give up in whatever you would like to do."
1. What made Hamadtou take up table tennis?A.His passion for table-tennis. | B.His ambition to prove himself. |
C.His willingness to inspire others. | D.His suffering in a train accident. |
A.Serving the ball with his mouth. | B.Holding the paddle under his arm. |
C.Practicing strengthening his muscles. | D.Playing the game with the right body parts. |
A.He was recognized as a gifted player at 41. |
B.He was awarded the best athlete in Africa. |
C.He won a medal in the 2020 Tokyo Games. |
D.He realized his dream of winning a gold medal. |
A.Well begun is half done. | B.Love breaks down barriers. |
C.Success gives people delight. | D.Nothing is impossible to a willing heart. |
9 . Life is filled with challenges. As we get older we
When we are faced with a challenge, we usually have two
Although there are certainly
When we are committed to something, it means that no matter how
In dealing with many challenges that friendship will bring to you, try to see them for
A.seem to | B.come to | C.hope to | D.try to |
A.design | B.promote | C.direct | D.shape |
A.confidence | B.pressure | C.friendship | D.difficulty |
A.choices | B.expectations | C.opportunities | D.aspects |
A.demanding | B.deserving | C.predicting | D.presenting |
A.comment | B.loss | C.trouble | D.expense |
A.means | B.times | C.dates | D.ages |
A.cases | B.fields | C.parts | D.occasions |
A.assessment | B.commitment | C.encouragement | D.adjustment |
A.doubtful | B.shameful | C.harmful | D.painful |
A.keep | B.control | C.face | D.catch |
A.chance | B.plan | C.topic | D.space |
A.If | B.As | C.While | D.Unless |
A.other than | B.rather than | C.or rather | D.or else |
A.what | B.who | C.where | D.which |
A.pass by | B.come across | C.get through | D.run over |
A.unnecessary | B.necessary | C.impossible | D.possible |
A.serves | B.means | C.aims | D.attempts |
A.opens | B.appeals | C.goes | D.happens |
A.look down on | B.look back on | C.look forward to | D.look up to |
A.confident, introducing | B.confidently, introducing |
C.confident, introduced | D.confidently, introduced |