The invention of steam engine greatly sped up the industrial revolution, which _____ a lot to the take-off of the world.

Before you leave for the airport

    Ensure that you have your passports (and any necessary visas), tickets and money in your hand luggage.

    If packing medicines, ensure that they are in their original packaging as this will avoid delays or prevent them from being taken away at customs.

    Do not wrap presents as they may have to be unwrapped by security staff or customs. 

    The Department of Health has devoted a section of their site to health advice for traveling abroad.

Getting to the airport

    Always allow plenty of time to reach the airport. You should arrive there 2 hours before the take-off for international flights and one hour before the take-off for domestic flights.

    If you are driving to the airport, ensure that you have booked airport parking in advance.

    If you are being driven by a friend who wants to see you off, ensure that he / she knows where the short stay parking is located.

    If taking a taxi, ensure that the firm you intend to use has taxis available at the time you wish to travel.

At the airport

    Be aware that increased security has considerably lengthened the time it takes to go through check in and security.

    Make sure you keep your baggage with you at all times and alert any member of airport staff to any unattended package.

    Never look after baggage belonging to other people or carry anything onto the aircraft for someone else.

    Keep a close eye on the display boards announcing which gate flights depart from.

In the air

    If on a long flight, move your feet around, or get up and walk around regularly if you can.

    Avoid dehydration (脱水) by drinking plenty of water or other non-alcoholic drinks.

    Don’t eat too heavily before or during a long flight as this will help to avoid indigestion and hypertension (高血压).

    To reduce jet lag (时差反应), have some extra sleep before the trip, get some sleep during the flight and try to make mealtimes the same as the time of meals at your destination.

Before leaving for the airport, you should NOT ______.

A. make sure that you have all the necessary things with you

B. ensure that any packed medicines are in their original packing

C. wrap presents up tightly for the safety

D. know some advice for traveling abroad from the website

You should ensure that you have booked the airport parking in advance if _______.

A. you are going on an international flights   B. you drive to the airport yourself

C. a friend drives you to the airport         D. you take a taxi to the airport

When waiting for your flight at the airport, you should pay the most attention to _______.

A. the display boards showing which gate the flight departs from

B. baggage belonging to other people

C. unattended package   D. the time it takes to go through check in and security

During the flight you should follow the following advice EXCEPT _______.

A. always to sit on a long flight    B. to drink enough water to avoid dehydration

C. not to eat too much so as to avoid indigestion and hypertension

D. to make mealtimes the same as the time of meals at your destination

The invention of steam engine greatly sped up the industrial revolution, which _____ a lot to the take-off of the world.

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Improve your memory, improve your life
Mark began to introduce the guest speaker to the audience, but then he paused in horror. ____【小题1】_____
Barbara hid her jewelry when she went on vacation. When she came back, she couldn’t remember where she’d put it.
____【小题2】______. Most people have. But memory can be developed.
First, relax. If you’re overanxious about remembering something, you’ll forget it. ____【小题3】____.Take a deep breath and tell yourself that you have all the time in the world to remember.
Second, avoid being negative. If you keep telling yourself that your memory is bad, your mind will come to believe it and you won’t remember things. When you forget something, don’t say, “ Gee, I need to have my brain rewired(重装电线).”
To improve your memory, you’ll need to take an active role. Like your body, your memory can be strengthened through exercise. ___【小题4】______ For example, if you’re learning a language, try to actively remember irregular verbs.
You may also want to make associations, or links, between what you’re trying to remember and things you already know. For example, if you need to catch a plane at 2:00pm, you can imagine a plane in your mind and notice that it has two wings. ___【小题5】_______.  
Don’t worry.
He had forgotten her name.
Perhaps you’ve had experiences like these.
Look for opportunities to exercise your memory.
Jokes like this will have a negative effect on your memory.
You are now ten times more likely to remember the take-off time.
Relaxing will help improve your awareness and ability to concentrate.

The invention of steam engine greatly sped up the industrial revolution, which _____ a lot to the take-off of the world.