One explanation is the law of overlearning, which can be stated as follows: Once we have learned something, additional learning trials(尝试) increase the length of time we will remember it.

In childhood we usually continue to practice such skills as swimming, bicycle riding, and playing baseball long after we have learned them. We continue to listen to and remind ourselves of words such as "Twinkle, twinkle, little star" and childhood tales such as Cinderella and Goldilocks. We not only learn but overlearn.

The multiplication tables(乘法口诀表) are an exception(例外) to the general rule that we forget rather quickly the things that we learn in school, because they are another of the things we overlearn in childhood.

The law of overlearning explains why cramming(突击学习)for an examination, though it may result in a passing grade, is not a satisfactory way to learn a college course. By cramming, a student may learn the subject well enough to get by on the examination, but he is likely soon to forget almost everything he learned. A little overlearning, on the other hand, is really necessary for one's future development.

【1】What is the main idea of paragraph 1?

A. Poem reading is a good way to learn words.

B. Children have a better memory than grown-ups.

C. People remember well what they learned in childhood.

D. Stories for children are easy to remember.

【2】The author explains the law of overlearning by_________.

A. presenting research findings B. setting down general rules

C. making a comparison D. using examples

【3】According to the author, being able to use multiplication tables is_______.

A. a result of overlearning B. a special case of cramming

C. a skill to deal with math problems D. a basic step towards advanced studies

【4】What is the author's opinion on cramming?

A. It leads to failure in college exams. B. It's helpful only in a limited way.

C. It's possible to result in poor memory. D. It increases students' learning interest.

【1】What is the relationship between the speakers?

A.Neighbors.B.Roommates.C.Host and guest.

【2】What did Diane see the cat do?

A.Go outside.B.Run past her quickly.C.Get behind the bookcase.

【3】Where was the cat hiding?

A.In the bedroom.B.In the living room.C.In the laundry room.

【4】What does the man imply about the cat?

A.She never tries to go outside.

B.She is afraid of the outside world.

C.She always comes back by herself.

The guests can watch shows like comedies, group dance and acrobatics. The show's centerpiece, a funny performance of Swan Lake, sees performers dressed in special pink costumes and pretending to be little swans." The first time I performed it (Swan Lake)I felt a bit embarrassed. I had never worn a skirt like that before. But later, once I got used to it, I found I could do it very well," said Chen Ruan, 21, from Hunan Province who joined the park when it opened.

For many of the employees, the park offers a rare opportunity to find work. As unlikely as it seems for men and women doing daily funny performances of Swan Lake, they think that it feels good to live in dormitories that look like caves while living with people with similar experiences. In addition, the life facilities in the park are made according to their special needs. Besides, performers in the park earn 2,000 yuan a month, around twice the salary of a high school graduate.

The founder of the park, Chen Ming, made his fortune by producing electronics and investing, but said he had always wanted to help the disadvantaged groups in the community. People, like human right activists for the disabled, think that such a park only encourages the discrimination against little people. The only requirement for participants to be employed at the theme park is to be shorter than 51 inches and be able to take care of themselves in daily life. The youngest employee is 18, and the oldest 48.

【1】According to Chen Ming, he founded the park to ________.

A.do good for society

B.invest money and increase his fortune

C.create a ballet show of Swan Lake

D.let people know more about the dwarfs

【2】After living in the "Little People's Kingdom" for some time, many employees feel ________.

A.discriminatedB.boringC.embarrassedD.satisfied

【3】What can be learned from the text?

A.The employees perform for tourists in nature.

B.The employees perform twice a day.

C.The 108 employees come from all over the world.

D.The park lies in the city of Kunming.

Red is a hot color. Americans often use it to express heat. They may say they are red hot about something unfair. When they are red hot they are very angry about something. The small hot tasting peppers found in many Mexican foods are called red-hots for their color and their fiery taste. Fast loud music is popular with many people. They may say the music is red hot, especially the kind called Dixieland jazz.

Pink is a lighter kind of red. People sometimes say they are in the pink when they are in good health. The expression was first used in America at the beginning of the twentieth century. It probably comes from the fact that many babies are born with a nice pink color that shows that they are in good health.

Blue is a cool color. The traditional blues music in the United States is the opposite of red hot music. Blue is slow, sad and soulful. Duke Ellington and his orchestra recorded a famous song-Mood Indigo-about the deep blue color, indigo. In the words of the song:” You aren't blue till you've had that Mood Indigo. " Someone who is blue is very sad.

The color green is natural for trees and grass. But it is an unnatural color for humans. A person who has a sick feeling stomach may say she feels a little green. A passenger on a boat who is feeling very sick from high waves may look very green.

Sometimes a person may be upset because he does not have something as nice as a friend has, like a fast new car. That person may say he is green with envy. Some people are green with envy because a friend has more dollars or greenbacks. Dollars are called greenbacks because that is the color of the back side of the paper money.

The color black is used often in expressions. People describe a day in which everything goes wrong as a black day. The date of a major tragedy is remembered as a black day. A blacklist is illegal now. But at one time, some businesses refused to employ people who were on a blacklist for belonging to unpopular organizations.

【1】If you had your wallet stolen while doing some shopping, you may call it__________.

A.a white dayB.a black dayC.a red dayD.a green day

【2】Suppose Mr. Brown says he is very happy because his three children are all in the pink, this means all his children are________.

A.lucky and wealthyB.gentle and modest

C.fit and healthyD.creative and energetic

【3】When she got home and found nothing had been done by her husband, Jane was really__________.

A.red-hotB.greenC.blueD.black

增加:在缺词处加一个漏词符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除:把多余的词用斜线(＼)划掉。

修改:在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意:1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2. 只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。

Humor is not only considered as one of the most valuable quality, but necessary for a delightful life. You can clear feel Joe’s sense of humor when staying with her. Joe is kind but overweight, who brings him much trouble. Once after class one classmate asked for him, “Why are you so fat?” We all stopped to stare at him, wondering how Joe would answer question. He just says in a calm voice, “Well, because my size must be large enough to hold my large heart of love.” Heard his words, we burst into laughter. Not only did Joe took the joke, but he managed to deal with the embarrassed situation.

【1】What are the summers like in Alaska?

A.They are very dark.B.They are pretty cold.C.They are quite bright.

【2】Where did the man grow up?

A.In Oregon.B.In California.C.In Washington.

【3】What does the woman think of the winters in Alaska?

A.She doesn’t mind them at all.

B.She thinks they have gotten worse.

C.She couldn’t stand them for very long.

【1】What does the man suggest?

A.Having lunch earlier.

B.Taking the test a little later.

C.Canceling the morning break.

【2】What time will the test finish?

A.At 9:45 a.m.B.At 9:55 a.m.C.At 8:45 a.m.

【1】这些画可免费拥有。你喜欢哪一幅就拿哪一幅。

These pictures can be kept for free. You may take ______________________.

【2】我们玩电脑游戏玩得很愉快。

We ____________________ computer games.

【3】无论我们是今天去还是明天去，他都欢迎。

_____________________________, he will welcome us.

【4】我不但认识她，而且是她最好的朋友。

Not only _______________, but also I am her best friend.

【5】这里有很多书，可一本也不属于我。

There are a lot of books here, __________________________ me.

【1】He __________ his success __________ (归功于) his teacher’s encouragement.

【2】We simply cannot sacrifice the environment __________ (换取) temporary economic gain. (in)

【3】Mr. Brown was __________ (负责) the whole department while the manager was away. (of)

【4】He is quite interested in politics and often __________ (梦想成为) a politician.

【5】They took a risk, but it __________ (取得成功). (off)

【1】_______________________________.

【2】________________________________.

【3】_______________________________.

【4】_______________________________.