Unit 3A taste of English humour.阅读理解2020成都第三次诊断Can you trust your very first childhood memories? Maybe not, a new study suggests.Past studies show that peoples earliest memories typically form around 3 to 3.5 years of age. But in a recent survey of more than 6,600 people, British scientists have found that 39 percent of participants claimed to have memories from age 2 or younger. These first memories are likely false, the researchers said. This was particularly the case for middleaged and older adults.For the study, researchers asked participants to describe their first memory and the age at which it occurred. Participants were told they had to be sure the memory was the one that had happened. For example, it shouldnt be based on a photograph, a family story or any source other than direct experiences. Then the researchers examined the content, language and descriptive details of these earliest memories and worked out the likely reasons why people would claim to have memories from an age when memories cannot form.As many of these memories dated before the age of 2, this suggests they were not based on actual facts, but facts or knowledge about their babyhood or childhood from photographs or family stories. Often these false memories are fired by a part of an early experience, such as family relationships or feeling sad, the researchers explained.“We suggest that what a rememberer has in mind when recalling fictional early memories is. a mental representation consisting of remembered pieces of early experiences and some facts or knowledge about their own babyhood or childhood，” study author Shania Kantar said in a journal news release. “Additionally, further details may be unconsciously inferred or added. Such memorylike mental representations come, over time, to be collectively experienced when they come to mind, so for the individual, they quite simply are memories which particularly point to babyhood.”“Importantly, the person remembering them doesnt know this is fictional，” study coauthor Martin Conway said. “In fact, when people are told that their memories are false they often dont believe it.”1What can we learn from the recent study?AMemories form after the age of 3.BParticipants are good at telling stories.CAdults are likely to form false memories.DEarliest memories may play a trick on us.2Which source did the researchers require for the earliest memories?AA direct experience. BA family story.CA family photo. DA sad feeling.3What are these fictional early memories according to Kantar?AThey are repeated mental representations.BThey are a collection of early experiences.CThey are a combination of both facts and fictions.DThey are further details of remembered experiences.4Which part of a newspaper is this text probably taken from?ASociety. BPsychology.CTechnology. DHealth.七选五2020南昌市重点中学高三年级段考试题Public SpeakingPublic speaking can be defined as the act of making a speech in front of a group of listeners.The types of public speaking are deliberately structured with three general purposes: to inform, to persuade and to entertain the audience. An informative speech has a purpose to inform, or give knowledge to its audience. _1_ For persuasive speech, the speaker would try to change the mindset, perception, or behavior of the audience for their own good. Thus, the speaker needs to look for common ground with the audience and try to relate to what they might agree on. The last type is a ceremonial speech. It tends to be less formal and more personal than the other types of speeches. No matter how well you know the person you are giving speech to, try not to say bad things about them, even if it is meant to be a joke._2_ Sparing some time to practice will help build confidence and help determine how long the presentation will last. Aside from it, knowing who the audience will be is quite necessary. Try to get as much information as possible regarding this particular area related to the audience. Knowing the “battlefield” in advance will give the speakers a huge advantage. Language is the main aspect a speaker needs to pay attention to while giving a speech. _3_ A speaker needs to choose their words carefully and make it clear to the audience what they mean. Often, when given a speech, the audience look to the speaker to give them something new and useful. _4_ Language and delivery(演讲方式) alone will not be sufficient if the speaker does not have the body language. The movement and gesture of a speaker also affect the audience. While closing the speech or presentation, speakers can restate their main points, just to remind the audience of the important things that have been said. _5_AIt needs to be used clearly.BThese speeches mark special occasions.CThe important thing to watch about is not to put in too much information.DThe