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A new study shows students who write notes by hand during lectures perform better on exams than those who use laptops(笔记本电脑).
Students are increasingly using laptops for note­taking because of speed and legibility(清晰度).But the research has found laptop users are less able to remember and apply the concepts they have been taught.
Researchers performed experiments that aimed to find out whether using a laptop increased the tendency to make notes “mindlessly” by taking down word for word what the professors said.
In the first experiment,students were given either a laptop or pen and paper. They listened to the same lectures and were told to use their usual note­taking skills. Thirty minutes after the talk,they were examined on their ability to remember facts and on how well they understood concepts.
The researchers found that laptop users took twice as many notes as those who wrote by hand. However,the typists performed worse at remembering and applying the concepts. Both groups scored similarly when it came to memorizing facts.
The researchers' report said,“While more notes are beneficial,if the notes are taken mindlessly,as is more likely the case on a laptop,the benefit disappears.”
In another experiment aimed at testing long­term memory,students took notes as before but were tested a week after the lecture. This time,the students who wrote notes by hand performed significantly better on the exam.
These two experiments suggest that handwritten notes are not only better for immediate learning and understanding,but that they also lead to superior revision in the future.
【小题1】More and more students favour laptops for note­taking because they can ________.
A.write more notesB.digest concepts better
C.get higher scoresD.understand lectures better
【小题2】While taking notes,laptop users tend to be ________.
A.skilfulB.mindless
C.thoughtfulD.tireless
【小题3】The author of the passage aims to ________.
A.examine the importance of long­term memory
B.stress the benefit of taking notes by hand
C.explain the process of taking notes
D.promote the use of laptops
【小题4】The passage is likely to appear in ________.
A.a newspaper advertisementB.a computer textbook
C.a science magazineD.a finance report
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同类题1

   How do actors and actresses memorize hundreds of lines? Memorizing lines takes practice and constant repetition. However, there are a few ways to make the memorization process run smoothly and quickly.
【小题1】
For most performers, there is no quicker way of memorizing lines. To learn lines, an actor must recite the play loud over and over again. Most rehearsals(排练) encourage this by running through the lines or having a"read-through". By the time the opening night arrives, most actors have spoken their lines hundreds of times.
Listen to your cast members
Sometimes inexperienced actors spend rehearsals looking at fellow performers, waiting patiently to say their next line. 【小题2】. This will help the actors learn their lines better because the context of the dialogue is absorbing.

【小题3】

Because there is often not enough rehearsal time, many performers find ways to listen to the play's dialogue during everyday activities. They use a tape recorder or an MP3 player to listen to the lines from each relevant scene. Some actors prefer to record the lines of all the characters, including their own lines. 【小题4】. Others like recording the lines of fellow cast members, and they leave a blank space so that they can insert their dialogue while listening to the recording.
Think positively and don't panic
Most actors will experience stage fright before the opening night. Actors forget lines now and then. When it happens, however, most of the time the audience never notice. If you forget a line in the middle of your performance, don't freeze. Stay in character. Keep the scene going to the best of your ability. If unfortunately you forget a line once, you will probably never forget that line ever again. 【小题5】.
A.Record your lines
B.Practice makes perfect
C.Read lines loud and repeat them
D.Remember the lines in a short time
E.Sometimes embarrassment is the toughest method of memorization
F.Then, they not only listen carefully, but they also speak all of the lines
G.Instead, they should be listening carefully, responding in character at all times

同类题2

   Whether you're meeting a customer for the first time or interviewing potential new employees, making a great first impression is important.

Research suggests that fairly _______ first impressions are made as soon as within one-tenth of a second of meeting someone. Then how do you _______ you come across well?Apart from the _______ practice - dress smartly, shake hands firmly, make eye contact, you can do _______ to make sure you make a good first impression.

Making a good first impression will be a lot _______ if you understand what exactly a good first impression involves. Edwards, CEO of Science of People,suggests becoming _______ of how you want to be sensed before the meeting. “ _______ you get ready, think about what kind of people you want to _______ and what kind of interactions you want to have. ”

Add value to the _______ . If you don't have anything interesting to say, perhaps you can ________ not to say anything. Sally, the author of How The World Sees You, stresses why you need to ________ value to the conversation. ” You want your listeners to ________ the conversation feeling good about their investment(投入)of time and ________ . What can you ________ to the discussion? For example, has your  team recently learned a new ________ to connect via a conference call,or attract new customers? If you're not adding value ,you're just ________ time. ”

Forget about your personal schedule. It's going to be difficult to make a good impression if you're ________ in some personal schedule. Andrew, Director of Business Development, ________ dropping your personal schedule and ________ , being friendly and honest with the people who may be able to help  each other. Generosity is an attractive ________ and it's something special that people will remember about you.

【小题1】
A.unnecessaryB.accurateC.mistakenD.positive
【小题2】
A.make sureB.find outC.point outD.pick out
【小题3】
A.regularB.usualC.averageD.normal
【小题4】
A.nothingB.littleC.fewD.more
【小题5】
A.more necessaryB.less usefulC.easierD.harder
【小题6】
A.tiredB.fondC.awareD.convinced
【小题7】
A.UnlessB.AsC.AlthoughD.While
【小题8】
A.meetB.judgeC.serveD.consult
【小题9】
A.processB.conversationC.assessmentD.association
【小题10】
A.refuseB.predictC.considerD.choose
【小题11】
A.increaseB.treasureC.devoteD.bring
【小题12】
A.leaveB.prepareC.avoidD.start
【小题13】
A.moneyB.expressionsC.energyD.emotions
【小题14】
A.leadB.agreeC.linkD.contribute
【小题15】
A.wayB.tradeC.keyD.lesson
【小题16】
A.calling upB.putting upC.taking upD.bringing up
【小题17】
A.absorbedB.experiencedC.richD.expert
【小题18】
A.appreciatesB.recommendsC.commandsD.announces
【小题19】
A.insteadB.besidesC.thusD.otherwise
【小题20】
A.characteristicB.sectionC.qualityD.strength

同类题3

Stress may be defined as the response of the body to any demand.  Whenever people experience something pleasant or unpleasant, we say they are under stress.  We call the pleasant kind “eustress”, the unpleasant kind “distress”.
People sometimes compare our lives with that of the caveman, who didn’t have to worry about the stock market or the atomic bomb (原子弹). They forget that the caveman worried about being eaten by a bear or about dying of hunger—things that few people worry about today.  It is not that people suffer more stress today; it is just that they think they do.
It is inconceivable (不可思议) that anyone should have no stress at all.  Most people who are ambitious and want to accomplish something live on stress. They need it. But excessive stress is by all means harmful.  Worse, chronic (长期的) exposure to stress over a long time may cause more serious diseases and may actually shorten your life.    //The most frequent causes of distress in man are psychological—lack of adaptability (适应能力), not having a code (规范,准则) of behaviour. So the secret of dealing with stress is not to avoid it but to do what you like to do and what you are made to do, at your own rate.  For most people, it is really a matter of learning how to behave in various situations. The most important thing is to have a code of life, to know how to live.
【小题1】The modern man is suffering    .
A.more stress than the cavemanB.less stress than the caveman
C.different stress from the cavemanD.the same stress as the caveman
【小题2】Which of the following is an example of eustress?
A.Being lack of adaptability and code of life.B.Triumph (成功,胜利) in a contest.
C.Having just lost a job.D.Learning how to do something.
【小题3】The best way to deal with stress is to    .
A.do the things of our own accordB.try to lengthen our life
C.become ambitious in businessD.get more eutress and meet less distress
【小题4】The main idea of the passage is    .
A.how to form a code of lifeB.that life means stress
C.how we are supposed to treat stressD.how to prevent stress in advance
【小题5】What does the underlined words in Paragraph 1 mean?
A.give a definition for the meaning of a wordB.give direction to
C.grow worseD.refused

同类题4

   Getting your children to stop lying is challenging. There are many influences(TV programmes, movies, video games and some books) in which lies are common. Children see parents lie to others, if only to be polite. Most parents add to that with tales about the lives and activities of Santa Claus.
Parents do this out of love, but for some children,lying can become a problem. The most common reactions to children who lie are explaining why it is wrong and giving them punishment. But as ways of changing behavior, these are ineffective.
However, what counts is to praise. You could ask your child to say something that happened at school and that is true. It is not important what that is. This is about practice. When your child obeys, praise him enthusiastically. Be specific like"That was great! You told me what happened just like I asked. Wow!"and give your child a hug or a high five. If your child says something true in the course of his or her day, praise that behavior too. Aim for one or two interactions like this a day. If you happen to "catch"your child in a lie, say something like "That is not true and could get you in trouble; it is better to say the truth."
Besides, you should set a good example for your kids and tell the truth directly. This could be about something that happened when you were a child or something that happened during the day. It need not be dramatic. Another option is to play a game at dinner. Each person tells one thing that was true that day. Again, give a little praise to the child who normally lies if he plays along.
In most cases, children are unlikely to change behavior or develop the conduct you want. That does not mean ignoring, lying or letting it go. Rather, use very mild punishments(light scolding, short loss of privilege(特权) or brief time out). More severe or long-lasting punishments(shouting, taking away something for a week, hitting) are not more effective in actually changing the frequency of lying.
Try these procedures for two to three weeks and see where you are. Usually the frequency of lying can be dropped by then. It is unlikely that lying will be completely removed, but with the right encouragement, it can be dramatically lessened.
【小题1】Which punishment is quite ineffective?
A.Brief time out.
B.Light scolding.
C.Short loss of privilege.
D.Taking away something for a week.
【小题2】What can we conclude from the passage?
A.Parents can tell lies sometimes.
B.Lying will disappear thoroughly.
C.Punishments cannot change behavior.
D.Praising parents a lot is beneficial.
【小题3】Which of the following could serve as the best title?
A.Is Lying a Problem?
B.Can Kids Stop Lying?
C.What Can You Do When Kids Tell Lies?
D.How Can You Punish Your Kids for Lying?

同类题5

   A strong memory depends on the health and vitality(生命力)of your brain. They say that you can't teach an old dog new tricks,but when it comes to the brain,scientists have discovered that this old saying simply isn't true. 【小题1】

Give your brain a workout. Memory, like muscular strength, requires you to“use it or lose it”. The more you work out your brain, the better you' ll be able to process and remember information. 【小题2】

Don't skip the physical exercise. While mental exercise is important to brain health, that doesn't mean you never need to break a sweat. Physical exercise helps your brain stay sharp. It increases oxygen to your brain and reduces the risk of disorders that lead to memory loss.

Get enough sleep. There is a big difference between the amount of sleep you can get now and the amount you need to function at your best. 【小题3】

Keep stress in check. Stress is one of the brain's worst enemies. Over time, stress destroys brain cells. Studies have also linked stress to memory loss.

Have a laugh. 【小题4】 That holds true for the brain and the memory, as well as the body. Unlike emotional responses, which are limited to specific areas of the brain, laughter involves multiple regions across the whole brain.

【小题5】 Just as the body needs fuel, so does the brain. You probably already know that a diet based on fruits, vegetables, whole grains,“healthy”fats and lean protein will provide lots of health benefits, but such a diet can also improve memory. For brain health, though, it's not just what you eat — it's also what you don't eat.

A.Play games with memory.
B.Keep a brain-enhancing diet.
C.Laughter is the best medicine.
D.But oversleeping is not good for your brain.
E.Even skipping a few hours makes a difference!
F.You have to do some workouts from time to time!
G.The human brain has an astonishing ability to adapt and change.