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| Saturday, 17th March Today I got my dream job in New York! However, it’s far away from my home town and I’ve never visited New York before. Yesterday I took the train here and one of my workmates met me at the railway station. Then he showed me to the company. There they had a welcome party for me. Great! My company offered no living place, so I had to find somewhere to live. I stayed in a hotel while I looked for a new home. |
Sunday, 1st April I’ve found the perfect flat! It’s small but very nice. It’s near my office, so I can walk to work. The only problem is that it’s $1,000 a month. That’s too much for a young man like me! I’ve soon got used to the life here. I love it! There’s a supermarket nearby and some restaurants I can go to when I do not want to cook. My workmates and new neighbours are friendly. It’s April Fool’s Day today and I even played a trick on my neighbour next door. Cool! |
How did Daniel get to New York?
What is Daniel’s flat like?
| A．It’s far away from his office. | B．It’s quite cheap |
| C．It’s very big. | D．It’s very nice. |
What does Daniel NOT tell us?
| A．Whether he has visited New York before. |
| B．Where he stayed before he found a flat. |
| C．Why he had a party on April Fool’s Day. |
| D．What his workmates and new neighbours are like. |
Butterfly exhibition
Date : 1 st- 31 st May
Place : Sunshine Town Museum
Show: All kinds of butterflies from different parts of the world
Time : Mon – Fri 10:00am-- 4:00pm
Sat—Sun 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tickets
Adults : ￥20
Students : ￥15
Children : under 12 : free
Group booking :
Can be made through the group line (010) 74xxxxxx27
Adult groups of 10 or more : ￥15 each
Students groups of 10 or more : ￥ 10 each
Special gift
Come to the butterfly exhibition on 1 st ,May and receive a free picture of butterflies .
| A．some paintings . |
| B．some pictures of butterflies only . |
| C．some beautiful butterflies |
| D．some pictures of the towns from all over the world . |
| A． 15 yuan | B． 20 yuan |
| C． 25 yuan | D． 35 yuan |
| A． by making a phone call | B． by sending an e –mail |
| C． by writing a letter | D． by filling in an application form |
| A．￥ 675 | B．￥ 450 | C．￥900 | D．￥400 |
| A． a book | B．a ticket |
| C． a butterfly | D．a present |
Napping(小睡) after learning something new could help improve your memory…as long as you dream, scientists say.
They found people who dream about a new task do it better on waking than those who do not sleep or do not dream.
Volunteers were asked to learn the layout(设计) of a 3D computer maze(迷宫) so they could find their way several hours later. Those allowed to take a nap and who also remembered dreaming of the task, found their way to a landmark (地标) quicker.
The researchers think the dreams are a sign that unconscious(无意识的) parts of the brain are working hard to process information about the task.
Dr. Robert Stickgold of Harvard Medical School, said dreams may be a marker that the brain is working on the same problem at many levels.
Study tips
Co-author Dr. Erin Wamsley said the study suggests our non-conscious brain works on the things that it deem (认为) are the most important.
"Every day we are gathering lots of information and new experiences," she said. "It would seem that our dreams are asking the question, "How do I use this information to inform(影响) my life?"
The scientists say there may be ways to use this phenomenon(现象)for improving learning and memory. For example, students might be better studying hard before bedtime, or taking a nap after a period of afternoon study.Scientists say_______ could help improve your memory.
| A．dream | B．nap |
| C．nap and dream | D．nap without dream |
What were volunteers asked to do?
| A．Take a nap. |
| B．Dream a task. |
| C．Learn about 3D computer. |
| D．Find their way out of a maze. |
Which is right about dreams?
| A．They are a sign that parts of the brain is unconscious. |
| B．They can help us fall asleep and improve learning and memory. |
| C．They tell us how to use this information to inform our life. |
| D．They may be a marker that the brain is working on the same problem. |
When is the best time for study?
| A．Before bedtime. | B．After bedtime. |
| C．Before taking a nap. | D．In the afternoon. |
Mr Swales wanted to find out what his students' parents did. He had just called Jodie when some girls burst out laughing. Shirley shouted, "Jodie's Daddy is a Garbage man(垃圾清理工)！"
Everybody in the class laughed out loud, except Jodie. She felt her face turn red.
"Silence!" Mr Swales said, "Being a garbage men is a difficult and useful job. We should all be grateful to Jodie's father."
Jodie's father came to walk her home from school as usual, but she didn't run up to him the way she always did. When they got back home, Jodie went to her room and cried for a long time.
Her father came into her room, "What happened, Jodie? Why are you so sad?"
Jodie told her father what had happened and looked at him. He didn't seem angry or hurt. "Well," he said, "they are right. Being a garbage man is a dirty job. Tomorrow's Saturday. Come to work with me, Jodie."
The place really smell too good. Jodie wrinkled her nose. "Don't worry, kid. In five minutes you won't smell a thing." said her father.
Everybody there was working hard, and they seemed to have a good time. Jodie's father handed her a pair of gloves(手套) and told her to get the little plastic bags and throw them into the truck.
It was fun, but also hard work. Jodie's arms soon got tired. At last, no more garbage was left and Jodie felt very happy.
"Garbage is disgusting (令人厌的) , but when we clear it away, everything's nice and clean. You can make yourself happy only by making others happy. That's why I like being a garbage man so much."
Jodie gave her dirty, smelly garbage man daddy a big kiss, She said, "When I grow up, I will be a garbage girl!"
Now whenever someone asks Jodie what her daddy does, she says, "He's a garbage man! Everybody makes garbage, but my daddy takes it away!"What happened in My Swale's class?
| A．He wanted to show what job was the most useful. |
| B．He asked an improper question. |
| C．Jodie gave an honest answer. |
| D．Jodie was laughed at for his father's job. |
Why did Jodie's father take her to his workplace?
| A．To make Jodie calm down. |
| B．To show how dirty his job was. |
| C．To help Jodie learn about his job. |
| D．To keep Jodie away from her classmates. |
Jodie gave her father a big kiss mainly because_______.
| A．he was practical | B．he was unselfish |
| C．he was cheerful | D．he was hard-working |
How does Jodie feel about her father now?
| A．Sad | B．Curious | C．Shy | D．Proud |
People have been interested in color and its effects for hundreds of years. More recently, research has turned to the question of how different colors can help students learn better.
Believe it or not, some colors can affect a child's IQ（智商）. For example, a simple black and white color scheme may cause IQ to become low, while the good use of reds and oranges may raise it as much as 15 points. Be careful not to use too much, however; a little red is exciting, but too much makes people uncomfortable. Bright yellow is exciting to the brain, while the color green is thought to encourage creativity.
Use blue and green to calm yourself. Blue, especially, can cause you to calm down. Something blue in a reading area, for example, may help you focus（集中于） on what you are reading. But too much dark blue can make you sad, so use light blue on walls or large floor areas.
If you are struggling to read, try a different color of paper. According to a study, 80 percent of children who had difficulty in reading improved their understanding when they put something grey or blue over their pages. Do not use bright colors here, as they become difficult to look at after a while.
However, use bright colors like red, orange and yellow for important points. These colors attract the eye and may help you notice details.
The same color of the walls of a room do not help you focus on your studies, but make you slow in understanding. Colors, on the other hand, make the senses active and encourage learning. Use primary colors red, yellow and blue in a proper way. Then how do you make your choices of color? It mainly depends on（取决于）your space, the lighting and the function (功能) of the room.The color grey may help you_______.
| A．read better | B．calm down |
| C．raise IQ | D．feel creative |
If you want to remember some important points, you may use the colors_______.
| A．green and blue | B．grey and blue |
| C．red and yellow | D．black and white |
Which is the most important when you choose the color for your room?
| A．Your IQ and abilities. |
| B．The use of your room. |
| C．Your likes and dislikes. |
| D．The location of your room. |
Which might be the proper title for the passage?
| A．What should we learn about colors? |
| B．Why are people interested in colors? |
| C．Where should we be careful with colors? |
| D．How do colors affect our learning abilities? |
Sydney Tower
Address: 100 Market St, Sydney Phone: 02 9333 9222
Fax: 02 9333 9203 Open time: 9:00 a.m. t0 10:30 p.m. (Saturdays t0 11:30 pm)
Ticket: $60 (for an adult) $30 (for a child) Website: www.sydneytower.com.au
How to get there: train to Town Hall Station and a short walk along Market Street
How to book tickets: by phone/fax or through the web
Attractions: Sydney's best views are just the beginning! Sydney Tower takes you to the highest point above Sydney for exciting 360° view of our beautiful city.If you want to book a ticket to Sydney Tower, you can't_______.
| A．email sydneytower @ hotmail. com | B．fax 02 9333 9203 |
| C．search www.sydneytower.com.au | D．call 02 9333 9222 |
Last Saturday, Johnson went to visit Sydney Tower. He had to get down the tower_______.
| A．after 11:30 p.m. | B．before 11:30 p.m. |
| C．at 10:30 p.m. | D．by 10:30 p.m. |
The passage above is probably_______.
| A．a piece of news | B．a conversation |
| C．a story | D．an advertisement |
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