On a hot summer day, ice-cold watermelons serve up a delicious treat. Sure, the rosy flesh (果肉) quenches your thirst (解渴). But now there are more reasons than ever for people to reach for a slice of watermelon.
Meet Dr Alison Edwards. She is a scientist at the Agricultural Research Service. Scientists are people who come up with new ideas called theories (理论). They usually do scientific research to test their new theories. That’s how they find out if a new idea is a good one, or if the new idea will bring an even better idea.
At her lab, Dr Edwards recently learned more about the secrets of why watermelons are good for you!
Dr Edwards has known for a long time that watermelons have vitamin C. But recently she learned that watermelons also have lycopene (番茄红素). It is something that gives tomatoes and watermelons their rosy red colour.
What’s so special about the lycopene in watermelons?
Dr Edwards says that watermelons and tomatoes both have lots of lycopene. It seems that your body can use the lycopene from watermelons more easily than the lycopene from raw (生的) tomatoes. In fact, the lycopene from tomatoes is more easily absorbed (吸收) inside your body once they have been cooked.The watermelon is a kind of ________.
| A．drink | B．fruit | C．medicine | D．vitamin |
How does a scientist usually test a theory?
| A．By practising it in daily life. |
| B．By doing scientific research. |
| C．By discussing it with other scientists. |
| D．By looking into many scientific reports. |
Lycopene is something that gives tomatoes and watermelons their ________ colour.
| A．red | B．green | C．black | D．yellow |
To make full use of tomatoes, we’d better________.
| A．eat them raw | B．not peel the |
| C．cook them first | D．make them into juice |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
| A．Our bodies cannot absorb lycopene. |
| B．Watermelons are good for us in hot summer. |
| C．Tomatoes have more lycopene than watermelons do. |
| D．Lycopene in watermelons is hard for our bodies to absorb. |
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 informati6n 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 ever 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 clay.
◆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.How many suggestions are mentioned in the passage?
| A．Three. | B．Four. | C．Five. | D．Six. |
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! |
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 smaller parts. |
| C．To discuss it with a friend. |
| D．To review it before you sleep. |
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. |
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. |
阅读下面三篇材料，然后从各题所给的四个选项中选出一个最佳答案。
It was a cold winter afternoon before Christmas. My parents and I sat on the bench in Washington, D.C.’s Union Station, waiting for the train. Inside the waiting hall were many people.
A boy sat nearby. His worn jacket, pale face, dirty hands all seemed to tell me that he was homeless.” He must be cold and hungry. Maybe I should help him,” I said to myself. Just at that moment, a well-dressed young couple walked towards him.” Excuse me,” the man bent down. “My wife and I bought two meal boxes but one was enough for us. We hate to waste good food. Can you help us out and put this to use?” he handed the boy a meal box. The boy thanked them and opened the box with joy and care. Suddenly he stopped.
In the direction to which he looked, I saw an old man in rags-in a worn sweater, worntrousers and open shoes, coming into the hall. Putting the meal box aside, the boy stood andhelped the old to his seat. He took off his jacket and covered it on the old man’s shoulders,
saying, “A gentleman brought me this warm meal but I just finished eating. I hate to waste good food. Can you help me out?” He placed the still-warm meal box in the old man’s hands without waiting for an answer.” Sure, son, but if only you share that sandwich with me. It’s too much for a man at my age. ”
We were all touched. Dad went away and soon returned with cups of hot chocolate and a big pizza. Mum and dad went up to those rags, “Excuse me…”
I rushed into a KFC and took out my pocket money. It was so cold that afternoon but I felt much warmer than I had ever thought possible.
Who gave the boy a meal box?
| A．The young woman. | B．The old man. |
| C．The young man. | D．Mum and Dad. |
Why didn’t the boy have the meal?
| A．He was not hungry. |
| B．He wanted to help the old man. |
| C．He didn’t like the food. |
| D．He saw a sandwich in the meal box. |
The underlined word “touched” means :
A. 触碰 B.触感 C.联系 D触动
What did the writer most probably do at the end of the story?
A. He bought some food for the homeless.
B. He told his story to the people in the KFC.
C. He gave his pocket money to the homeless.
D. He asked the other passengers to help the homeless.
What’s the best title for the passage ?
| A．A Poor Boy | B．A Worn Jacket |
| C．A Big Pizza | D．A Warm Meal Box |
| Name/Address |
The number of the rooms |
Single |
Double |
Something about it |
| First hotel, 222 Hotel Road Tel:414-6433 |
120 |
￥50 |
￥70 |
French restaurant. Swimming-pool. Telephone and Television in each room. Next to the city center. |
| Shengli hotel, 129 North Road Tel:591-5620 |
50 |
￥24 |
￥36 |
Close to the bus station. Telephone in each room, Restaurant, Swimming-pool |
| Dongfang hotel, 233 Kaixuan Road Tel:591-5620 |
120 |
￥30 |
￥40 |
Near First Hotel. A big restaurant. Television, Night-club |
| Anmin hotel, 1246 Tuanjie Road Tel:643-8200 |
180 |
￥60 |
￥100 |
Japanese, Chinese restaurants, Large garden. |
If you want to eat Chinese food, you’ll go to the restaurant called _______.
| A．Shengli hotel | B．First hotel |
| C．Dongfang Hotel | D．Anmin hotel |
The cheapest cost for a single bed is ______ in _______.
| A．￥24; First hotel | B．￥30; Anmin hotel |
| C．￥24; Shengli hotel | D．￥50; Dongfang hotel |
The number of the rooms of all the hotels is _______.
| A．120 | B．240 | C．450 | D．470 |
If a Japanese traveler wants to eat French food, ______ is the right place for him to go to.
| A．233 Kaixuan Road | B．1246 Tuanjie Road |
| C．222 Hotel Road | D．129 North Road |
Which hotel is next to Dongfang hotel?
| A．First hotel. | B．Anmin hotel. |
| C．Shengli hotel. | D．No hotel. |
| Dear Donna, Help! I’m a 15-year-old high school student in New York. In eight months, I’m going to take an entrance exam(升学考试). To prepare, I’m studying six hours a day. I want to do well, but I’m really upset. I cant’ sleep. What can I do? Yours, Mary |
| Dear Mary, Many students have the same problems as you. Here is some advice to help you deal with the stress(压力). 1. Make a study plan, but don’t study too much in one day. You remember more by studying one hour each day for six days, than six hours in one day. Also, don’t study late at night. 2. Have a rest for 15 to 20 minutes every two hours. Go outdoors and walk. Doing exercise is a good way to reduce stress. 3. Don’t eat a lot or sugar of drink a lot of coffee. Eat food high in Vitamin(维生素) B (such as eggs, milk, vegetables and rice). These give you energy and help you think clearly. 4. A study partner(伙伴) can help you practice for the test. You can talk to your partner. This can reduce stress, too. I hope these suggestions can be helpful. Your, Donna |
What’s Mary’s problem?
| A．She can’t pass the exam. |
| B．She can’t study English. |
| C．She can’t agree with her mother. |
| D．She is worried and can’t sleep. |
Donna thinks Mary’s problem is _______.
| A．great | B．normal | C．wonderful | D．serious |
The word “reduce” in the article means ______.
| A．导致 | B．减轻 | C．加强 | D．增加 |
Donna thinks that _______ can help Mary think clearly.
| A．eating a lot of sugar |
| B．studying six hours every day |
| C．drinking a lot of coffee |
| D．eating food high in Vitamin B |
Which is mentioned(提及) in the passage?
| A．The best time to study in from 10 pm to 1 am. |
| B．Walking outdoors can make you remember more. |
| C．It’s good to tell a study partner about your feeling. |
| D．Listening to music can help you relax. |
March 28 is China’s National School Safety Day. Earthquakes happen all the time all around the world. It is necessary to know safety tips for earthquakes. Here is the Drop, Cover and Hold ways for personal safety during an earthquake.
DROP: Drop down to the floor.
COVER: Take cover under or beside a piece of furniture(家具). Protect your head and neck with your arms. Stay away from windows, mirrors and tall furniture.
HOLD: If you take cover under or beside a piece of furniture, hold on to it until the ground stops shaking.
School tips
Stand beside a wall. This will protect you from falling things. Don’t stand near windows or under lights.
Public area tips
When you are in a bookstore or shopping mall, get down beside the counters(柜台) or in the corner. Protect your head with your arms or bag.
Stay away from big billboards(广告牌).
Home tips
If you’re in the kitchen, move away from the fridge and lights. When you leave, don’t use the lift; take the stairs.
Which of the following can you choose to cover yourself during an earthquake?
| A．A table | B．A fridge |
| C．A window | D．A billboard |
How many ways to keep safe are mentioned in this passage?
| A．Three | B．Four | C．Five | D．Six |
Which behaviors are safe during an earthquake?
| A．① and ② | B．① and ③ | C．②and ③ | D．③ and ④ |
The writer mainly tells us that .
| A．the earthquake happens all the time in the world |
| B．it’s necessary to know safety tips for earthquakes |
| C．the earthquake is so terrible that we can’t avoid it |
| D．it’s important to protect our heads with our arms or bags. |
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