There was a blind girl who hated herself because she was blind．In fact，she  1  nobody except her boyfriend，for he was always   2  to help her．She used to tell her boyfriend，"If I could see the   3  ，I would marry you．"

One day，someone donated（捐贈(zèng)） a pair of   4  to her．When the bandages（繃帶） came off，she was able to see everything，including her boyfriend，for the  5  time．He asked her，"Now that you can see the world，will you   6  me?" The girl looked at her boyfriend and was greatly surprised to see that he was   7  She had never expected that．She would not like to be with a blind husband for the rest of her life，so she  8  to marry him．

Her boyfriend left in tears and a few days later wrote a   9  to her，saying，"My dear，take good care of your eyes．  10  they are yours，they were mine．"

This is how the human brain （人腦） often works when our status （地位） changes．Only a very few remember what  11  was like before．Arid we often ask for more than we need．Life is a gift．Today，before you complain about the  12  of your food，think of someone who has nothing to 13  ．Before you complain about life，think of someone who went to heaven（天堂） too early．Before you complain  about your old  14 ，think of the people who are living in the streets．And when you are tired and complain about your job，think of those who have no jobs．So  __15  what you have and don't forget your past．

1．A．forgot              B．loved               C．disliked             D．thanked

2．A．ready                B．unhappy           C．a(chǎn)ngry               D．sad

3．A．sight                 B．world              C．earth            D．people

4．A．shoes                B．glasses              C．trousers            D．eyes

5．A．first                 B．second            C．next              D．last

6．A．follow               B．love                C．marry             D．see

7．A．ugly          B．sick               C．short            D．blind

8．A．decided              B．a(chǎn)greed              C．refused            D．wanted

9．A．diary                 B．note                 C．song              D．story

10．A．Before             B．After              C．Once                D．Since

11．A．mind              B．work               C．school           D．life

12．A．taste               B．size               C．color              D．shape

13．A．do                 B．wear              C．eat                D．make

14．A．food．             B．house             C．clothes             D．bus

15．A．forget             B．spend             C．enjoy              D．pay

In all the world’s cultures, people sing, play instruments, and celebrate with music. It plays such an important role in our lives that whole fields work hard at its study, including one looking at the biology of music. Experts are finding that because of the way our brains process(處理)  music, learning to play an instrument or just listening to music can have a wide range of benefits.

Music education has received a lot of attention. Learning to play an instrument can help children improve math, science, and language skills. One study in Canada tracked （追蹤）children’s IQ scores for nine months, discovering that children who studied music had the biggest test score improvements. The secret may lie in the way reading music and playing notes uses several areas of the brain, helping develop our ability to learn school subjects.

   Music is also used for medical purposes, such as the treatment of diseases which affect memory. Scientists explain that one area near the forehead connects music with memories. That’s why an old song can remind you of something that happened years ago. For patients suffering from certain diseases, listening to music can help unlock memories by building up musical pathways to memories.

Studies of the music-brain connection often concentrate on classical music, since it activates both the left and right sides of brains. One study found the brain activity was the highest during the short breaks between the movements of a piece of music. During each break, the person’s brain predicted what would come next, while organizing what he had just heard. This process is similar to the way our brain organizes information. It may explain why classical music can help improve memory. Some people take the music- brain connection to another level by listening to personalized “brain music.” which can help a person concentrate and prepare for a difficult task.

It’s amazing how attuned our brains are to music. Some scientists even think we’re born with the ability to learn music, just as we all have the skills to learn language. After all, children without any training often make up songs while playing. With the evidence of music’s benefits pouring in, it’s no wonder some countries make music study a part of their education systems. People are realizing that music is more than just a form of entertainment.

56. In the study in Canada, who had the biggest IQ score increase?

   A. The children who did well in science.

   B. The children who had good memories.

   C. The children who had fun learning languages.

   D. The children who studied music for some time.

57. The writer probably agrees that                 .

   A. we get a lot from teaching children to make up songs.

   B. it takes steps to make full use of music-brain connection.

   C. memory can be improved by training to organize information

   D. music treatment helps build up unlocked pathways to memories

58. What does the underlined sentence in the last paragraph mean?

   A. It’s great that our brains go well with music.

   B. It’s wonderful for us to listen to brain music.

   C. It’s surprising that music makes our brains active.

   D. It’s fantastic to know how brains work with music.

59. What may be the best title for the passage?

A. Music and Memory           B. Music and the Mind

C. The Biology of Music         D. The Benefits of Music

Do you ever feel like you are just running from one activity to another? In school, do you rush from one subject to another?

When things happen so fast, it is easy to get lost of what you are doing or learning. It is important to stop yourself every now and then to think about what you’ve been doing or learning.

Self reflection means slowing down and calming (使平靜) yourself, including calming your mind. By being calm and going slowly, you give your brain a chance to think about what it has already received. Some people prefer to do these self reflections only in their mind. Others keep a diary or written notes. Either method works, depending on your own personal learning.

School textbooks are divided into units of study. This makes it easier for someone to begin self reflection. Look for time when you complete a unit of study in the subjects you are learning, such as math, science and art. Sometimes you know the unit is over because there is some kind of test. Use these natural breaks to stop and do self reflection.

Find a quiet place. You can even be sitting at your desk at school when you finish something early and the other students are still working. If you are going to take notes, take out paper or your reflection diary. Write down some notes on the new things that you learned in the unit. Let your mind think about the notes you have written and make some connections.

Next, think about things that you are not sure of. Maybe you learned a new way to work out a math problem, but you’re not sure when to use it. Writing down your questions will help you remember to look for answers the next time you are working with the same topic.

Self reflection is important for a successful student. If you have never taken the time to do self reflection, try it now.

53. We do self reflection to ____.

A. have more activities and subjects

B. make things happen faster and better

C. think about what we have learned

D. let our brain have a good rest

54. What can we learn from the passage?

A. Taking notes is necessary when we do self reflection.

B. It’s a good time to do self refection when we finish a unit.

C. Self reflection should be done after class in the school.

D. It’s easy for us to find answers when we do self reflection.

55. What’s the best title for the passage?

A. Self Reflection in Mind or Taking Notes?

B. Self Reflection Makes You A Better Learner

C. Why Not Try These Steps of Self Reflection?

D. Find A Good Time and Place for Self Reflection

Choose the words or expressions and complete the passage
Exam time is the most stressful (最有壓力的) period of the year. You've worked all the term on your classes and now it's the time to prove what you have learned. With so much at stake, it is easy to get stressed about your exams. However, with the right amount or hard work and focus you can pass your tests    1!
When I was in school, I used to get very stressed over my examinations. So did my friends. Some people stopped eating and others ate too much! Some     2 and others burned themselves out! The most important thing to remember when studying is not to panic! Take the middle path---stay calm, eat healthy food and get your rest. Stressing out and _3___yourself too hard is just as dangerous as not studying enough. A tired, overworked brain is just as useless as a stupid, empty one!
So, what do you do? Set aside a time each day for study and a time For __4 . You may have less time to relax than usual, but you still need to let your brain rest for a few moments. Get plenty of sleep. If you are_ 5  , information will not stick in your memory. Finally, eat healthy food that fuels your body and mind.
It does no good to look at your exams like the rest of your life   6  them. Instead, just view them as another obstacle (障礙物) you will overcome. You have overcome all kinds of obstacles in your life so far. With the right amount of work and focus, you will pass your examinations with flying colors! High school is right around the corner.

【小題1】

A．quickly B．carefully　 C．easily　　 D．importantly

【小題2】

A．got off B．gave up　 C．took up D．put off

【小題3】

A．moving　 B．encouraging C．pushing D．enjoying

【小題4】

A．learning B．relaxation C．sleep　　 D．sports

【小題5】

A．tired B．excited　 C．satisfied D．terrified

【小題6】

A．looks on B．puts on 　 C．depends on D．sits on