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 (记忆) 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. How many suggestions are mentioned in the passage?

A. Three.         B. Four.      

C. Five.         D. Six.

2. 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!

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. 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.

5. 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.

Answer

1.D

2.A

3.B

4.A

5.D

【解析】

试题分析：这篇短文讲述的是我们的大脑虽然并不像电脑那样记住每件事，但是还是有一些方法可以提高我们的记忆力。在短文中给我们提出了六条建议。

1.◆，故我们可知一共是六条建议，故选D。

2.推理判断题。根据这条建议我们可知，我们要尽力的使用新的信息，如，你遇见了一个人，他说:“你好，我是Carlos。”，你不要只说“你好”，而是要重复这个人的名字，说“你好，Carlos。”。可见，在空上我们应该要重复这个人的名字，故选A。

3.细节理解题。这个题目的答案在文章中的第三段中，即Break a big number into smaller parts，当我们记忆比较长的数字时，我们可以把它分成几个小部分来记。本段还给出了一个例子，故选B.

4.理判断题。根据文章第六段Discuss with a friend可知，和朋友一起讨论会比较容易记住，故A选项是正确的。根据文章第五段可知always review information可以帮助我们记住东西，故B选项表达不对；C选项在文章中并没有说明，且这句话公式和事实能帮助你了解你的大脑，这句话本身就是不对的；D选项意为人们可以通过电脑来提高记忆力，这句话也是不对的。故选A。

5.句意猜测题。原句Never tell yourself that you have a bad memory意为：不要对自己说你的记忆力不好。这句话旨在告诉我们要相信自己的记忆力其实很好，要有信心，故选D。

考点：教育类短文阅读。