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 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 (記憶) 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.

1.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!

2.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.

3.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.

4.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 have confidence in your memory ability.

 

Answer 1

【答案】

 

1.A

2.B

3.A

4.D

【解析】

試題分析：這篇文章告訴我們人類的大腦只有1.4千克重，但是它能容納的信息量比電腦還要多。只不過我們記憶的東西很容易遺忘掉。文章給我們介紹了六種改善記憶力的方法——重復別人的名字、將很長的數字分段記憶、反復書寫要記憶的公式或數據、經常復習回憶、與人一起討論、不暗示自己記憶力差而是主動訓練記憶力。只要遵照這些執行，就能改善記憶力。

1.A推理判斷題。根據前句的“Repeat the person's name”可以得知答案選Hello, Carlos.選A。

2.B段落大意題。第三段Break a big number into smaller parts.后面舉例將一大數分成三段記憶更容易。A. To store it in a computer.把它儲存在電腦里； B. To break it into smaller parts.把它拆成小的片段C. To discuss it with a friend. 與朋友一起討論；D. To review it before you sleep.睡覺前復習。故選B。

3.A主旨大意題。這題考查全文的主要意思，根據全文來判斷哪一句符合文章內容。A. Discussing with friends can help you remember things.與朋友討論可以幫助你記住事情；B. Always reviewing information can help you fall asleep.總是復習知識能幫你入睡；C. Formulas and facts can help you learn about your brain.公式和事實能幫助你了解你的大腦；D. Human beings can improve their memory by computer.人類能通過計算機改善他們的記憶。A答案符合文章意思。故選A。

4.D段落大意題。題目的意思是“千萬不要對自己說你的記憶力不好�！痹摱蔚暮笪恼f記憶力是可以改善的，常用就能更好，所以要有信心。選項A的意思是 You should tell others about your bad memory.你應該告訴別人你的記憶力不好；選項B的意思是 You should believe in other people all the time.你應該始終相信別人；選項C的意思是 You should ask others to improve their memory.你應該請別人改善他們的記憶力；選項D的意思是 You should have confidence in your memory ability.你應該對你的教育能力有信心�？偨Y這一段的段落大意可知答案是D。

考點：科普類短文閱讀。