1 . We’ve all been there — staring at a pile of books, desperately hoping that what we study will stick in our mind. Many of us have probably asked if there’s any way that we can get better at remembering things.
Every student who has made flashcards knows that it can be helpful to go back over what they’ve studied before. The Learning Scientists, a group of cognitive scientists, have made a new discovery.
There are also more general things that we can do to improve our memory. Hancock says that being generally organised makes things easier for your brain, while many other experts also recommend avoiding stress, alcohol and smoking, and that we should get a lot of rest and exercise.
A.We don’t know exactly why this happens. |
B.It’s important to the long-term memory. |
C.So, why don’t we look at what memory experts say about this? |
D.Another study tip is to change between different topics as you study. |
E.It could be making letter patterns into words, or by sorting things into categories. |
F.According to them, we can learn things better if we wait for some time before trying to study them again. |
G.So, while it may be hard, improving our memory is something we can control. |
1. What is the woman doing?
A.Serving a customer. | B.Having an interview. | C.Hosting a meeting. |
A.Selling products. | B.Doing some paperwork. | C.Arguing with managers. |
A.Wait for a call. | B.Apply for the position. | C.Make a decision. |
3 . A five-year-old boy saved his mum’s life! A woman has spoken of her
Jessica Penoyer opened the door to
Salvatore had
When the door
In a 911 call
Penoyer
Emergency services rushed to the house following her
Kaitlyn said, “Honestly, he
Brave Salvatore has since been recognised as an “honorary firefighter” after his
A.satisfaction | B.disappointment | C.joy | D.shock |
A.hiding | B.holding | C.controlling | D.covering |
A.confident | B.experienced | C.terrified | D.delighted |
A.made | B.pushed | C.lost | D.felt |
A.dragged | B.sent | C.kicked | D.drove |
A.jokingly | B.repeatedly | C.proudly | D.secretly |
A.left | B.dropped | C.opened | D.buried |
A.shelter | B.help | C.advice | D.comfort |
A.drill | B.demonstration | C.interview | D.recording |
A.dead | B.asleep | C.bleeding | D.wounded |
A.model | B.doll | C.bag | D.tape |
A.cautiously | B.suddenly | C.terribly | D.initially |
A.interrupted | B.corrected | C.refused | D.doubted |
A.give way to | B.rely on | C.take care of | D.take control of |
A.call | B.instruction | C.guidance | D.suggestion |
A.energetic | B.active | C.enthusiastic | D.alive |
A.discovered | B.saved | C.escaped | D.survived |
A.ladder | B.tap | C.basement | D.ceiling |
A.game | B.dream | C.gift | D.challenge |
A.efforts | B.stories | C.shouts | D.ideas |
4 . On Inaccessible Island, you hear the sound of the Inaccessible Island rails (秧鸡) everywhere. The small flightless birds move around, feeding on worms and berries. During a trip in 2011, it took days for Stervander, then a doctoral student, to spot one. “Even then, you see something little and dark, running for a second, and that’s about it,” he says. Catching one, though, proved easy. When scientists played a recording of the bird’s call, a male and female ran into the net a few minutes later.
Inaccessible Island rails live only on Inaccessible Island. “No one knew the history,” says Stervander, now a research fellow at the University of Oregon. He aimed to answer the question about these birds: How did they get to Inaccessible Island to begin with?
The first scientist to describe the rail was Percy Lowe. He thought the bird was from Africa and had always been flightless. In his view, it had arrived at the island by walking over land bridges. But now the science of plate tectonics (板块构造论) suggests that’s not the case. In a recent paper, Stervander and his colleagues give evidence for a different version.
After studying the genome (基因组) of the rails, scientists found the Inaccessible Island rail’s closest relative — the crake in Uruguay. Both birds are related to the black rail in America. The finding suggests the ancestors of these birds could fly. That means Inaccessible Island rails flew to their present home, and like many birds living on islands with no predators (捕食者), they gradually lost the ability to fly. Flying takes energy, so if there’s no reason to fly, it’s more practical not to.
On this island, there’s a growing population of rails, but they’re fragile. Should a predator reach the island, it could make quick work of the birds. People on nearby islands are careful to avoid introducing any predators to Inaccessible Island, and the risk is low, given how hard it is to get there. For now, the rails live peacefully in a place where few humans are eager to go.
1. What can we learn about the Inaccessible Island rails?A.They are hard to trap. | B.They can be seen everywhere. |
C.They move around quickly. | D.They are not afraid of humans. |
A.Their lack of energy. | B.Their living environment. |
C.Their way to search for food. | D.Their connection with their ancestors. |
A.Safe. | B.Tough. | C.Unexpected. | D.Dangerous. |
A.The Development of Rails on Inaccessible Island |
B.The Need to Protect Flightless Inaccessible Island Rails |
C.How Did the Flightless Bird Get to Inaccessible Island? |
D.Why are Inaccessible Island Rails Limited on the Island? |
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We currently offer our adidas Tennis Camps in 19 states, and at every single one we put an emphasis on creating a positive atmosphere for children aged 8 to 18 to receive tennis training from the experts. It doesn’t matter what skill level your child is currently at, they will be able to receive tennis lessons designed just for them, ensuring they leave our tennis camp a better player than when they arrived.
What Your Child Will Learn at Our Tennis Clinics
Whether your child attends our overnight tennis camp or our day tennis camp, they will learn everything they need to excel on the court. A few of our tennis training focuses are:
·Being a good sport ·Perfecting the serve
·Improving form ·Playing with integrity
·Setting goals ·Preparing mentally
What Can Be Expected at Our Summer Tennis Camps
Once there, each player will be evaluated so they can receive the proper tennis lessons for their experience level. After that, the fun will begin. They will receive both individual and team instruction, play exhibition tennis matches, and even win prizes. After the instruction part of the day is over, your child will spend the night in the dorms so they can get a good night’s sleep to prepare for the next day. Of course, all meals will be provided and your child will even receive an adidas Tennis Camp T-shirt to take home with them. If you want your child to improve their tennis skills by learning from the experts, there is no better place to send them than to one of our adidas Tennis Camps.
1. What can be guaranteed after the campers end the adidas Tennis Camp?A.They will get medical insurance for free. |
B.They can play tennis better than when they arrived. |
C.They will receive tennis lessons designed by stars. |
D.They have the opportunity to choose their instructors. |
A.Spend the night playing. | B.Compete for prızes. |
C.Only receive individual tennis lessons. | D.Buy an adidas Tennis Camps T-shirt. |
A.A piece of news. | B.A guidebook. |
C.An advertisement. | D.An abstract of instructions. |
A.By writing letters. | B.By sending e-mail. | C.By sending cards. |
A.An injury. | B.A meal. | C.A piece of art. |
1. What does the man want the woman to do?
A.Watch a movie. | B.Read a book. | C.Do exercise. |
A.She lost the bet. | B.She is tired. | C.She has an appointment. |
1. What lesson did Mike have this morning?
A.Chinese. | B.Art. | C.Maths. |
A.It was boring. | B.It was strange. | C.It was pleasing. |
A.The woman. | B.Picasso. | C.Ms. Green. |
1. What is the speaker?
A.A chef. | B.A doctor. | C.A teacher. |
A.In the library. | B.In the classroom. | C.In the speaker’s office. |
A.He was too busy to eat. |
B.He was unable to afford food. |
C.He was embarrassed to buy it. |
A.Thankful. | B.Respectful. | C.Helpful. |