Good memories are usually thought to be conne...

Good memories are usually thought to be connected with delicious food. It is really________for my experience. My grandmother’s spaghetti sauce was wonderful. On Sundays, our family would always gather around for dinner. The________of the sauce would fill the house and I’d breathe________with joy. My grandmother would slowly cook Italian sausages, potatoes, and pieces of chicken in the kitchen too. Then she’d boil enough spaghetti to_______a small army. When I ______sat down at the table, I could feel my taste buds(味蕾)jumping in ______in my mouth.　　 _______the dinner was done, both my stomach and my heart would be full of happiness.

For years, I _______to copy my grandmother’s recipe, but was never able to get it exactly right. I would always　 _______out just the right amounts of garlic, salt, sugar, pepper and olive oil to add to the tomato sauce. I’d simmer(炖)it slowly and stir it with care, but it ______came out as good as hers. Finally one day it occurred to me that I was missing the　 ______ingredient that made hers so ______ : LOVE. You see, my grandmother always　　 _______her spaghetti with a big smile, a gentle hug and the loving _____ : “Mangia! Mangia!”, which means “Eat! Eat!” I could always taste her_______for us in every bite.

Love is the secret ingredient in our ______too. The more you love, the sweeter your life will be. The more love you give to_______, the happier you will become.

I think I’ll try my hand at making my grandmother’s sauce again this week. It may never________as good as hers,　　 _______it will bring back the memory of her love and laughter. And while I’m______stirring it, I may even imagine as if she was smiling at me.

1.A. awful　　 B. true　　 C. false　　 D. imaginable

2.A. smell　　 B. soup　　 C. dishes　　 D. food

3.A. briefly　　 B. surprisedly　　 C. accidently　　 D. deeply

4.A. support　　 B. feed　　 C. reward　　 D. serve

5.A. unwillingly　　 B. immediately　　 C. concern　　 D. suddenly

6.A. wonder　　 B. delight　　 C. concern　　 D. sadness

7.A. By the time　　 B. The time　　 C. Before the time　　 D. The first time

8.A. managed　　 B. pretended　　 C. failed　　 D. tried

9.A. measure　　 B. find　　 C. work　　 D. make

10.A. usually　　 B. ever　　 C. never　　 D. hardly

11.A. secret　　 B. reasonable　　 C. favorable　　 D. forgettable

12.A. particular　　 B. special　　 C. beautiful　　 D. creative

13.A. connected　　 B. provided　　 C. satisfied　　 D. served

14.A. jokes　　 B. names　　 C. words　　 D. songs

15.A. skill　　 B. love　　 C. kindness　　 D. hope

16.A. life　　 B. study　　 C. dream　　 D. career

17.A. others　　 B. yourself　　 C. grandmother　　 D. grandchildren

18.A. look　　 B. sound　　 C. taste　　 D. smell

19.A. and　　 B. but　　 C. so　　 D. or

20.A. slowly　　 B. quickly　　 C. violently　　 D. patiently

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An excellent way to help memory is to connect information with pictures, which ______ as a memory-link method.

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Capturing the Memories

　Almost everyone has heard of MySpace.com.It allows friends to connect with each other.But did you ever wonder where the idea for this website came from? It is modeled after high school yearbooks.

　A yearbook is a book used to record memories of a specific class.For example,I graduated from Manchester West High School in 2001.My yearbook is dedicated(献给) to my senior class.In this book you will find a picture of all my classmates.

　Alongside your picture,you can put a quote that is important to you.Next to the quote and your photo is a list of your school and sports activities.Later in the book are pages dedicated to teams and organizations.For example,the girls football team has a page of pictures and memories.

　After you receice the yearbook,you go around and have your friends sign it and write letters to you.This will remind you about the many adventures you had with your friends. Although, 40 years ago,a girl wrote a loving message in my father's yearbook but when he showed me it,he didn't remember who the girl was!

　But the yearbook is the final memory for seniors,so it will often be the one reminder of your high school years that you carry with you throughout life.In my mother's yearbook she still has,pressed between the pages,the flower her date gave her at her senior prom. That was in 1967.

　High school is a magical time.It is when we experience many of the important moments of your lives.Our first kiss.Driving for the first time.Our first big success.Out first major hearbreak.Unlike MySpace,which can constantly be updated,a yearbook captures these special moments in our lives and holds on to them forever so that we may never forget.Because,honestly , we will never want to.

　60.What does the passage mainly focus on?

　A.The characteristics of MySpace.com.

　B.The members who set up MySpace.com.

　C.The differences between MySpace.com and a yearbook.

　D.The introduction to yearbooks.

　61.All of the following will be included in a school yearbook except ______.

　A.some interesting stories of famous actors

　B.a picture of classmates

　C.an activity of playing table tennis

　D.some significant successes

　62.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

　A.People keep a yearbook just for fun.

　B.The yearbook follows the example of MySpace.com.

　C.A yearbook can help you remember the great moments you shared with classmates.

　D.The yearbook is more popular than MySpace.com in American high school.

　63.The word "captures" in the last paragraph most probably means ______.

　A.arrests B.gains C.preserves D.films

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I hear some actors keep a sad thought or memory tucked away to help them with scenes where they might need to cry. I think we should each try to find the opposite; a happy memory, something to lift us up on those inevitable down days. I’m saying this because I think I just found mine!

I had some work in Glasgow today. I was on a really tight schedule, which meant I would have no time for myself (or my own work) all day. I was having one of those days, the train was completely packed out and the conversation going on around me seemed to be particularly inane. On top of all that, I had a bit of a headache.

Walking briskly across the concourse, I fished some change from my pocket. There was usually someone at the exit selling The Big Issue (a magazine that helps homeless folk earn a living).

As the crowd parted ways at the bottom of the concourse, I saw someone selling the Big Issue. You had to be homeless to sell the Big Issue. She really looked like she’d been sleeping rough. Her clothes were ragged and she obviously hadn’t had a scrub up for quite a while.

As I approached the exit, I saw that she was also rocking from side to side. At first I thought maybe she was trying to keep warm against the biting wind. But she wasn’t, she was moving in time to a tune. I couldn’t hear her, but I could see her lips moving.

As I got closer, I saw a white cane hanging from her elbow and noticed that she had sunken eyes. She was blind, dirty and living on the streets. I came closer and through the noise of the traffic and the commuters I heard her sing the immortal line, “… and I think to myself, what a wonderful world!”

I bought her last magazine for twice what I’d originally intended. She thanked me, then she picked up her stuff and went tapping off along the pavement - still singing!

So, I have my happy memory for the day. And I think it will stay with me a long, long time. Feel free to borrow it if you like.

1.Why do some actors keep a sad thought or memory according to the passage?

A.Because some of them always feel unhappy B.because they are scolded by the director

C.Because it helps meet the needs of their roles D.Because they can’t find a happy memory

2.What does the underlined word “fished” in para3 refer to?

A.Made B.exchanged C.pull into D.took out

3.Which of the following is TURE according to the passage?

A.Only those homeless people can sell the magazine

B.The author heard her singing as he came close to the exit

C.The girl selling the magazines was blind, dirty and homeless

D.The author never heard what the girl was singing

4.It can be inferred from the passage that_________

A.the author had a headache because of his busy work

B.the author bought more magazines than planned to

C.the girl went away as soon as she sold out magazines

D.the author felt unhappy because he missed his train

5.What’s the best title for the passage?

A.A happy Memory to Lift You Up

B.An Unforgettable Day I Experienced

C.The Roses in Her Hand: the Flavor in Mine

D.A Bird in the Hand is Worth than Two in the Bush.

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How happy you are to _______ good health and a lovely daughter!

A. be bored with     B. be based on    C. be blessed with   D. take advantage of

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You may never connect the words “good” and “eco-friendly”with plastic.It’s time to do a rethink on that as we say hello to hemp(大麻)plastic.Traditionally,plastics have been made from petrochemicals,which are mainly poisonous.Plants,on the other hand,are also a source of cellulose(纤维素),which can be used to make biodegradable (生物所能分解的)plastic.As hemp happens to be one of the richest sources of cellulose,it is only natural that scientists will support its use,considering its ecological benefits.

Hemp plastic is biodegradable and recyclable.If you thought being eco-friendly reduced its solidity,you couldn’t be more wrong.The hard level of hemp plastic can match that of regular plastic.Hemp plastic is resistant to heat;however,the most outstanding feature of a few varieties of hemp plastic is that they are flame resistant too.Finally,if Henry Ford could imagine creating a car with this material,we can perhaps believe that it indeed is“ten times stronger than steel”.

It is a pity that with so many useful qualities,we don’t see hemp plastic being used in our everyday life,the way it ought to be.Hemp plastic can easily take the place of the exiting plastic in products like cell phone chargers(充电器),laptop covers,etc.Currently,hemp plastic is being used to produce audio(音响设备),video,toys,automobile parts and packaging materials.

Hemp fiber is one of the strongest natural fibers known to us.As scientists keep looking for ways to solve the ecological damage that traditional plastics have caused,here is a material that can be produced to be 100% biodegradable.Hemp plastic is known to be several times durable as compared to polypropylene(聚丙烯)plastic,and it comes without all the health and safety threats,It really has long useful life.

Plastics keep reminding us of the damage that we have done to our planet,all under the excuse of convenience.As hemp products have become a new choice into our daily life,Please take a green plan now and make your effort to protect the environment.

1.Plastics produced in the traditional way are______.

2.According to Para.2,hemp plastic_____.

3.What does the underlined word“durable”mean in Para.4?

4.Which aspect of hemp plastic isn’t mentioned in the passage?

5.What can we know from the passage?

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Some individuals are born with a gift for public speaking.1.Do you want to be a good public speaker? Here are some principles you must master.

People want to listen to someone who is interesting, relaxed and comfortable. Too often when you stand up to give a speech, you focus on the “public”at the expense of the”speaking. “ 2. Focus on the speaking. Talk directly to your audience, be yourself and make a connection.

Even the most successful public speaker will make mistakes. Yet, the only one who cares about any mistake is the one who is speaking. People’s attention wanders constantly. In fact,most people only absorb about 20 percent of a speaker’s message. So, don’t stop speaking when you make a mistake unless it’s a truly serious one.3.

Your goal is not to be a perfect public speaker.4.And like everything else in life, that takes practice. Remember, even world champion athletes practice their skills on a consistent basis.

5.It’s rare to hear someone say, “I wish that speaker had spoken longer. “On the other hand, you probably can’t count the times that you’ve thought, “I’m glad that talk is over. It seemed to go on forever! “So surprise your audience. Always make your presentation just a bit shorter than anticipated. It’s better to leave your listeners wishing for more than shifting restlessly in their seats waiting for your speech finally to end.

A.Do the opposite.

B.You want to be an effective public speaker.

C.You don’ t need to apologize for a minor slip.

D.When it comes to public speaking, less is usually more.

E.The objective of most speeches is to benefit the audience

F.Take the fear out of public speaking by focusing on your listeners

G.However, the majority of people are effective speakers because they train to be.

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My friends are often jealous of my good memory. When they were beating their brains to recall how many people attended John’s ninth birthday, I succeeded in reminding them of the details. I told them that Tom, Barbara, Tony and I did; that Mary brought a toy car as a gift, Tom brought a four-in-one game disc…; that John said after blowing out the candles his wish was to be a pilot when he grew up… When Bob, Jim and Elizabeth were quarrelling, faces flush with anger, about the name of the forest where they went camping, I stopped them by detailing to them on which date, which month, which year we visited which forest and ate what food for picnic…

Bob often says, “Lewis, if only I had a memory half as good as you!” Whenever hearing this, a voice shouted from the bottom of my heart, “How I wish God gave me a forgetfulness half as good as you!”

In fact, instead of being proud of my memory, I hate it; I’ve suffered a lot from it, for it is sometimes too good: I can remember everything I’ve experienced, including what I don’t want to remember; indeed, I do hope to forget something!

Barbara and I are best friends from the cradle. In fact, our relationship was already beyond friendship; it was that of lovers. But one day she left me for no reason except that I was too familiar to her to further our relationship. Over the next two months and a half, I couldn’t fall to sleep. While in bed wide awake, I warned myself, “You must forget her, otherwise you will get destroyed.” But my good memory failed me again and again — I could remember how beautiful it was when I first kissed her affectionately and then in turn received even more affectionate responses; I could remember every sweet word she had said to me…

1.The first paragraph is intended to describe ________.

A.how the writer’s friends were jealous of him

B.what a good memory the writer had

C.what happy childhood he shared with his friends

D.what an important part he played among his friends

2.Barbara left the writer ________.

A.for nothing B.because she hated it that he kissed her

C.because their friendship broke D.because she was tired of him

3.Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?

A.The writer and Barbara had a long-time friendship.

B.The writer, somehow, hated his good memory.

C.The writer was struggling to tear himself off the pain of losing love.

D.Tony’s wish was to be a pilot when he grew up.

4.What the writer suffered the most was that ________.

A.he had got too good a memory B.Barbara left for no reason

C.others were jealous of him D.the sweet past was out of memory

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Like our body, our memory needs regular exercise to be in good condition. Like the sportsman who must train to allow the body to respond to difficult times, the memory needs its own special training in order to stay in “shape” and improve.

There are many factors that can cause poor memory like insomnia (失眠), depression and alcohol. However, there are simple ways which you can follow to keep your memory in shape and actually help you to improve your memory’s condition and performance.

Never stop learning. Look for topics that interest you and really get involved in learning new information about them. Reading and attending lectures or programs are sources of continuous education of your brain with beneficial results to your memory.

Develop your social and family relationships. The more social you are, the better it is for your brain. Studies have shown that the brain and heart have a lot to gain from good family and social relationships.

Exercise your mind with games. The more you use your brain, the more you help your memory stay in shape. There are many games that can make you an intelligent person as well as entertain you such as chess, puzzles and board games.

Exercise physically can improve your memory. This type of exercise improves the circulatory （血液循环的） system. Even the simple but regular daily exercise such as fast walking can improve the heart and oxygenation（供氧） of the brain. The benefits of exercise affect positively many body systems, as well as our memory and other cognitive（认知的） capabilities.

Eat more fruit and vegetables. What we eat every day affects the performance and long-term condition of our memory. Fruit and vegetables are an excellent source of antioxidants（抗氧化剂） and vitamins that can help and benefit the nervous system.

So our memory is like a sportsman. The more we practice our brains and memory, the better their performance will be.

Title: How to improve memory

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Do People Need Small Talk to Be Happy?

Psychologists (心理学家）have long said that connecting with others is an important part of happiness, but just how much conversation we require is under examination. In one study， researchers found that small talk made up only 10% of their conversation related with happiness.

1.. Scientists believe that small talk could promote bonding. Late last year, Princeton researchers reported that small talk keeps closeness with loved ones, and isn’t merely the stuff of awkward exchanges with strangers.

Still, chatting with strangers could brighten your morning. In a series of experiments, psychologists gave Chicago passengers different directions about whether to talk with fellow passengers一something they typically avoided.2.. None of the chatters reported being rejected.

Small talk can also help us feel connected to our surroundings. People who smiled at，made eye contact with, and briefly spoke with their Starbucks baristas (服务员）reported a greater sense of belonging than those who rushed through the transaction (交易）.3.One report found that when volunteers broke the silence to chat with gallery goers, the visitors felt happier and more connected to the exhibit than those who were not approached.

4..In one study, people who were rated “less curious” by researchers had trouble getting a conversation rolling on their own, and had greater luck building closeness with others when they were supplied with questions that encouraged personal disclosure (透露）.But people who were considered “curious” needed no help when transforming conversations about ordinary things into personal exchanges. 5..

A. The same is true of gallery goers.

B. They found that small talk is related with happiness

C. But don’t play down small talk just yet..

D. Of course, some people are better than others at turning small talk into something bigger.

E. A “curious mindset”，the author concluded, can lead to “positive social interactions”.

F. Making small talk is an important skill for all the social situations.

G. Those told to chat with others reported a more pleasant journey.

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