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A Sweet Lesson
Many people have clear memories of their school years. What I remember most was meeting Christopher， who had diabetes(糖尿病）at the age of four.
Christopher came to my _______right after Christmas break. He wasn’t shy at all. He stood in front of the class and introduced himself with _______.
Weeks passed and I realized Christopher was exactly like me. We both were funny and liked sports! But Christopher always wore a metal bracelet, which made him quite different.
My classmates didn’t _______ it. They stayed away from Christopher.
The day before spring break, we had a class party. Mrs. Rose invited our parents too. All kinds of candies were passed out. I tasted every kind and got some for Christopher too， but he didn’t even _______them. “Why aren’t you eating， Christopher?” I asked. He answered seriously, “I can’t. ’’I kept giving candies to him then he got _______，“I told you I can’t Stop it! He then stormed out of the room and his mother followed.
I went home that night with a million questions. My mom told me Christopher had diabetes and that was why he couldn’t eat as much sugar as everyone else. She also _______he wore the bracelet because it had all his medical information in it， in case(万一) he was in serious danger. I felt so sorry for Christopher.
When we returned to school after spring break, I asked Mrs. Rose if I could tell the class Christopher’s medical condition. She agreed. I told them about his diabetes. I also suggested that every snack or sweet that we brought to class should be OK for Christopher.
Months went by and Christopher was _______than ever. He had even more friends and didn’t feel so left out during snack time because everyone was eating the same treat. I realized this was exactly what Christopher wanted——friends who could _______ him and love him for who he was.
1.A. home B. club C. school D. party
2.A. pride B. confidence C. thankfulness D. care
3.A. believe B. value C. notice D. like
4.A. touch B. pass C. share D. buy
5.A. surprised B. excited C. mad D. afraid
6.A. guessed B. doubted C. proved D. explained
7.A. braver B. happier C. busier D. funnier
8.A. accept B. protect C. trust D. miss
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NOT all memories are sweet. Some people -- all their lives trying to forget bad experiences. Violence and traffic accidents can leave people with terrible physical and emotional scars (伤痕).
Now American researchers think they are close to developing a pill, which will help people forget bad memories. The pill is designed to be taken immediately after a frightening experience. They hope it might reduce, or possibly erase, the effect of painful memories.
In November, experts tested a drug on people in the US and France. The drug stops the body producing chemicals that fix memories in the brain (大脑). So far the research has suggested that only the emotional effects of memories may be reduced, not that the memories are erased.
The research has caused a great deal of discussion. Some think it is a bad idea, while others support it.
Supporters say it could lead to pills that prevent or treat soldiers' troubling memories after war. They say that there are many people who suffer from terrible memories.
"Some memories can destroy people's lives. They come back to you when you don't want to have them in a daydream or nightmare (噩梦). They usually come with very painful emotions," said Roger Pitman, a professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. "This could relieve a lot of that suffering."
But those who are against the research say that changing memories is very dangerous because memories give us our identity (特质). They also help us all avoid the mistakes of the past.
"All of us can think of bad events in our lives that were horrible at the time but make us who we are. I'm not sure we want to wipe those memories out, "said Rebecca Dresser, a medical ethicist.
1.The passage is mainly about ________
A．a new medical invention
B．a new research on the pill
C．a way of erasing painful memories
D．a discussion about the research on the pill
2.The drug tested on people can ________
A．cause the brain to fix memories
B．stop people remembering bad experiences
C．prevent body producing certain chemicals
D．erase the emotional effects of memories
3.We can infer from the passage that ________
A．people doubt the effects of the pills
B．the pill will stop people's bad experiences
C．taking the pill will do harm to people's health
D．the pill has probably been produced in America
4.Which of the following does Rebecca Dresser agree with?
A．Some memories can destroy people's lives.
B．People want to remove bad memories.
C．Experiencing bad events makes us different from others.
D．The pill will reduce people's sufferings from bad memories.
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Not all memories (记忆)are sweet. Some people spend all their lives trying to forget bad experiences. Wars and traffic accidents can leave people with terrible physical and mental scars. Often they appear again in dreams.
Now American researchers think they are close to developing a pill(药丸), which will help people forget bad memories. The pill is designed to be taken immediately after a frightening experience. They hope it might reduce（减少）, or possibly erase(抹去) the effect of sad memories.
In November, some scientists tested a drug(药) on people in the US and France. The drug stops the body producing chemicals(化学品) that fix memories in the brain. So far the research has suggested that only the mental effects of memories may be reduced, not that the memories are erased.
The research has caused plenty of argument. Some think it is a bad idea, while others support it.
Supporters say it could lead to pills that prevent or treat soldiers’ troubling memories after war. They say that there are many people who suffer from terrible memories.
“Some memories can destroy(破坏) people’s lives. They come back to you when you don’t want to have them in a dream. They usually come with very sad feeling.” said Roger Pitman, a scientist of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. “This could relieve(减轻) a lot of that suffering.”
But those who are against the research say that it is very dangerous to change memories because memories give us our identity(特质). They also help us all get away from the mistakes of the past.
“All of us can think of bad events in our lives that were terrible at the time but make us who we are. I’m not sure we want to erase those memories,” said Rebecca Dresser.
1.The passage is mainly about __________.
A．a new medical invention
B．a new research on memories
C．a way of erasing sad memories
D．an argument about the research on the pill
2.The drug tested on people can __________.
A．cause the brain to fix memories
B．stop people remembering their experiences
C．prevent body producing certain chemicals
D．erase the emotional effects of memories
3.The word “scars” in Paragraph One is close in meaning to _________.
A．good stories B．sad feelings
C．experiences D．memories
4.Which of the following does Rebecca Dresser agree with?
A．Some memories can destroy people’s lives.
B．People want to get away from bad memories.
C．Experiencing bad events makes us different from others.
D．The pill will reduce people’s sufferings from bad memories.
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D
Not all memories are sweet. Some people spend all their lives trying to forget bad experiences. Different accidents can leave people with terrible wounds both in body and mind. Often they recall these experiences in their awful dreams.
Now American researchers think they are close to developing a kind of medicine, which will help people forget bad memories. The medicine is designed to be taken soon after a scary experience. They hope it might cut down, or possibly clean up, the effect ( 影 响 ) of painful memories. In November, experts tested a drug on people in the US and France. The drug stops the body releasing chemicals（释放化学物质）that make memories remain in the brain. So far the research has suggested that only the effects of memories in mind may be cut down, not that the memories are cleaned up.
The research has caused a great deal of argument. Some think it is a bad idea, while others support it.
Supporters say it could lead to a kind of medicine that prevent or treat soldiers’ troubling memories after war. They say that there are many people who suffer from terrible memories.
“Some memories can destroy people’s lives. They come back to you when you don’t want to have them in a daydream or awful dreams at night. They usually come with very painful feelings,” said Roger Pitman, a professor at Harvard Medical School. “This could cut down lots of that suffering.”
But those who are against the research say changing memories is very dangerous because memories make us different from others. They also help us all avoid the mistakes of the past.
“All of us can think of bad events in our lives that were terrible at the time but make us who we are. I’m not sure if I want to forget those feelings.” said Rebecca Dresser, a medical scientist.
1.The passage is mainly about .
A.a new medical invention
B.a way of cleaning up painful memories
C.an introduction to how to use a kind of new medicine
D.an argument about the research on a kind of new medicine
2.The drug tested on people can .
A.prevent body producing certain chemicals
B.help people remembering bad experiences
C.cause the brain to make memories remain in the brain
D.clean up the painful memories and experiences
3.Which of the following does Rebecca Dresser probably agree with?
A.Some memories can make people’s lives in a mess.
B.Experiencing bad events makes us different from others.
C.People want to get out of bad memories.
D.The medicine will cut down people’s sufferings from bad memories.
4.Which of the following shows the structure（结构）of the passage? (1=Para.1 2=Para.2 3=Para.3 4=Para.4 5=Para.5 6=Para.6 7=Para.7 )
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B.
C.
D.
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People who smoke could lose around one third of their daily memory, researchers say.
A study by a team at Northumbria University showed that smokers lost more of their memory when compared to non-smokers.
And the research also found that those who kicked the habit saw their ability to recollect information back to almost the same level as non-smokers.
The study involved more than seventy 18-to-25-year-olds and included a research of the university .Those who took part were asked to recall small details, such as a list of songs played at the Students’ Union and tasks completed at various points .
Smokers performed badly, remembering just 59 %of tasks. But those who had given up smoking remembered 74 %and those who had never smoked recalled 81 % of tasks.
Dr. Tom Heffernan, who leads Northumbria University’s Collaboration for Drug and Alcohol Research Group, said the findings would be useful in movements against smoking. He said, “This is the first time that a study has set out to examine whether giving up smoking has an effect on memory.”
“We already know that giving up smoking has huge health benefits (好处)for the body, but this study also shows how stopping smoking can have knock-on benefits for cognitive functions （认知）too. ’’
1.The research by Tom Heffernan’s team shows that smokers remember_____.
A.15% less than those who have never smoked
B.33% less than those who have given up smoking
C.22% less than those who have never smoked
D.22% less than those who have given up smoking
2.It can be learned from the passage that ________.
A.nobody shows any interest in research by Tom Heffernan’s team
B.nobody believes the result of the research by Tom Heffernan’s team
C.nobody will risk their health or even life to go on smoking anymore
D.nobody had done the same research as Tom Heffernan’s team before
3.According to Tom Heffernan, it is necessary for smokers to ______.
A.train their memory B.give up smoking
C.remember small details D.Be given more tasks
4.Which of the following can be the proper title for the passage?
A.Warning :Smokers could be more forgetful.
B.Warning: Smokers wouldn’t get back memory
C.Warning: Smoking must be harmful to health
D.Warning: Smoking might cause mental problems
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People who smoke could lose around one third of their daily memory, researchers say.
A study by a team at Northumbria University showed that smokers lost more of their memory when compared to non-smokers.
And the research also found that those who kicked the habit saw their ability to recollect information back to almost the same level as non-smokers.
The study involved more than seventy 18-to-25-year-olds and included a research of the university .Those who took part were asked to recall small details, such as a list of songs played at the Students’ Union and tasks completed at various points .
Smokers performed badly, remembering just 59 %of tasks. But those who had given up smoking remembered 74 %and those who had never smoked recalled 81 % of tasks.
Dr. Tom Heffernan, who leads Northumbria University’s Collaboration for Drug and Alcohol Research Group, said the findings would be useful in movements against smoking. He said, “This is the first time that a study has set out to examine whether giving up smoking has an effect on memory.”
“We already know that giving up smoking has huge health benefits (好处)for the body, but this study also shows how stopping smoking can have knock-on benefits for cognitive functions （认知）too. ’’
1.The research by Tom Heffernan’s team shows that smokers remember_____.
A. 15% less than those who have never smoked
B. 33% less than those who have given up smoking
C. 22% less than those who have never smoked
D. 22% less than those who have given up smoking
2.It can be learned from the passage that ________.
A. nobody shows any interest in research by Tom Heffernan’s team
B. nobody believes the result of the research by Tom Heffernan’s team
C. nobody will risk their health or even life to go on smoking anymore
D. nobody had done the same research as Tom Heffernan’s team before
3.According to Tom Heffernan, it is necessary for smokers to ______.
A. train their memory B. give up smoking
C. remember small details D. Be given more tasks
4.Which of the following can be the proper title for the passage?
A. Warning :Smokers could be more forgetful.
B. Warning: Smokers wouldn’t get back memory
C. Warning: Smoking must be harmful to health
D. Warning: Smoking might cause mental problems
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Most of my sweet memories are from my childhood. There are always so many interesting things in the far away village where I grew up. One thing that leaves a deep impression on me is shearing the sheep.
In my village, sheep are washed and sheared (剪毛) sometime in the month of June. This should be done quite early in the month, before the hot days begin.
It's best for the sheep to have the wool taken off, or they will be too hot in the summer time.
When the time comes for washing the sheep, they are driven to a pond or a little river.
Then they are thrown into the water, one at a time. The men who are in the water catch them, and wash them to get the dirt all out of the wool.
When the wool is dry, the sheep are taken to the shearer; and he cuts off the wool with a large pair of shears.
In a short time, before the cold winter comes, new wool grows out on the sheep. By the coming of spring, there is so much that it must be cut off soon.
1.When are sheep sheared usually?
A. In February. B. In June.
C. In April. D. In August.
2.According to the passage, why do people cut off the wool of sheep?
A. They do that for fun and pleasure.
B. They do that as a sport and exercise.
C. They do that to help sheep spend hot summer.
D. They do that to make sheep look more beautiful.
3.What does the underlined word "shears" in Paragraph 6 mean?
A. Knives B. Scissors.
C. Baskets. D. Rivers.
4.How often do people shear their sheep?
A. Several times a year. B. Twice a year.
C. Once a few years. D. Once a year.
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Most of my sweet memories are from my childhood．There are always so many interesting things in the far away village where I grew up．One thing that leaves a deep impression on me is shearing the sheep．
In my village，sheep are washed and sheared （剪毛） sometime in the month of June．This should be done quite early in the month，before the hot days begin．
It's best for the sheep to have the wool taken off，or they will be too hot in the summer time．
When the time comes for washing the sheep，they are driven to a pond or a little river．
Then they are thrown into the water，one at a time．The men who are in the water catch them，and wash them to get the dirt all out of the wool．
When the wool is dry，the sheep are taken to the shearer； and he cuts off the wool with a large pair of shears．
In a short time，before the cold winter comes，new wool grows out on the sheep．By the coming of spring，there is so much that it must be cut off soon．
1.When are sheep sheared usually？
A. In February． B. In June．
C. In April． D. In August．
2.According to the passage，why do people cut off the wool of sheep？
A. They do that for fun and pleasure．
B. They do that as a sport and exercise．
C. They do that to help sheep spend hot summer．
D. They do that to make sheep look more beautiful．
3.What does the underlined word"shears"in Paragraph 6mean？
A. Knives B. Scissors． C. Baskets． D. Rivers．
4.How often do people shear their sheep？
A. Several times a year． B. Twice a year．
C. Once a few years． D. Once a year．
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－What do you think of your junior high school life？
－ It some sweet memories in my heart in the past three years.
A. Leave B. left C. has left D. will leave
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I’ll miss ____ kind and caring teacher along with the sweet memories of ____.
A. our; ours B. ours; ours C. ours; our D. our; our