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(布局，设计) of a 3D computer maze(迷宫) so they could find their way several hours later. Those allowed to take a pap and who also remembered dreaming of the task, found their way to a landmark 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.
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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.
【小题1】 Scientists say ______ could help improve your memory.

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In England, people often talk about the weather. Maybe they can experience (经历) four s___1___ in one day. In the morning the weather is warm just like in spring. An hour l___2___ black clouds come and then it rains h___3___. The weather gets a little cold. In the late afternoon the sky will be s___4___, the sun will begin to s___5__, and it will be summer at this time of a day.
In England, people can a__6___ have summer in winter, or have winter in summer. So in winter they can s___7___ in the sea sometimes, and in summer sometimes they should take warm clothes.
When you go to England, you will see that some English people usually take an umbrella or a raincoat w___8_ them in the sunny morning, but you should not l___9___ at them. If you d___10___ take an umbrella or a raincoat, you will regret (后悔) later in the day.

In England, people often talk about the weather because they can experience (经历) four seasons in one day. In the morning the weather is warm just like in spring. An hour later black clouds come and then it rains hard. The weather gets a little cold. In the late afternoon the sky will be sunny, the sun will begin to shine, and it will be summer at this time of a day.
In England, people can also have summer in winter, or have winter in summer. So in winter they can swim sometimes, and in summer sometimes they should take warm clothes.
When you go to England, you will see that some English people usually take an umbrella (伞)or a raincoat with them in the sunny morning, but you should not laugh at them.
If you don't take an umbrella or a raincoat, you will regret (后悔) later in the day.
【小题1】Why do people in England often talk about the weather?

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Dear Sigmund Friend
My name is Simon and I am a Grade 9 student. I am crazy   1   football! I love   2   football on TV, reading about football, and of course, playing football. My dream is to be a great football   3 . However, my love of football has become a big problem, and I would like your   4 .
I have many friends, and we always play football together at school or in the park after school. We like staying out late to play football. We often play  5  three hours or more and forget when to stop. Then I get into trouble at home because my parents do not   6   me to play outside after 6 p.m. I really do not understand why they are so   7 . I feel stressed and angry from time to time. I believe it is important for us to spend some time on our hobbies. They can help us relax and   8  our lives more interesting. I wish I could have my parents’ supports.
Is it bad to stay out late to play football? Should I spend less   9   on it? I really do not know    what to do. Can you please advise me   10  to achieve a balance between my schoolwork and my hobbies? Thanks a lot.
Best wishes
Simon