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A new study involving nearly 50, 000 people from four continents offers new insights into identifying the quantity of daily walking steps that will best improve adults' health and longevity (长寿), and whether the ideal number of steps differs across people of different ages. The study represents an effort to develop an evidence-based public health message about the benefits of physical activity. The often-repeated 10, 000-step-a-day saying grew out of a decades-old marketing activity for a Japanese pedometer(计步器), with no science to back it up.
Led by physical activity professor Amanda Paluch, an international group of scientists conducted an experiment among adults aged 18 and older. They grouped the nearly 50. 000 participants into four comparative groups according to average steps per day. The lowest step group averaged 3. 500 steps; the second. 5, 800; the third. 7, 800; and the fourth, 10, 900 steps per day. Among the three higher active groups. there was a 40-53% lower risk of death. compared to the lowest step group.
More specifically. for adults 60 and older. the risk of early death leveled off at about 6, 000-8, 000 steps per day. meaning that more steps than that provided no additional benefit for longevity. while for adults younger than 60. about 8, 000-10, 000 steps per day.
"So, what we saw was this continuing reduction in risk as the number of steps increases. until it levels of. Interestingly. the study found no definitive association with walking speed. " Paluch says.
The new study supports and expands findings from another study led by Paluch before. which found that walking at least 7, 000 steps a day reduced middle-aged people's risk of early death. "There's a lot of evidence suggesting that moving even a little more is beneficial. particularly for those who are doing very little activity. Paluch says. "More steps per day are better for your health. "
(1)、Why did the scientists carry out the new study?A、To know about people's health condition. B、To explain the pedometer's working principles. C、To determine the best physical activity for people. D、To provide a scientific guideline on daily walking.(2)、 What does the underlined words "leveled off" in paragraph 3 mean?A、Turned higher. B、Became stable. C、Fell sharply. D、Changed rapidly.(3)、 What does the experiment find?A、The old should walk as much as possible. B、Young people usually walk more than the old. C、The most beneficial steps differ by age groups. D、Walking pace is the key to avoiding early death.(4)、 What does Paluch advise people doing little activity to do?A、To walk more steps. B、To control walking speed. C、To limit walking distance. D、To track the number of steps. -
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Every morning on the island of Oahu, students at Pu' öhala Elementary gather on a field as towering mountains watch them from the mist. Their day starts with songs in 'ölelo Hawai'i, the islands' native language, restating values of respect and justice that their teachers hope will guide them through their education, and throughout their lives.
Like most kids their age, they're not concerned about the significance of the language they're learning. Still, they have a weighty responsibility: to receive the torch (火炬) and ensure the security of 'ölelo Hawai' i for future generations.
It was only 50 years ago that the language was on the edge of extinction. Though the situation is much improved, in many ways 'ölelo Hawai' i is still on life support. Teachers say there's a huge enthusiasm for school kids to learn the language, but as they grow up, they're encouraged to focus on "more useful" subjects and use English, which are believed to assist them in achieving success in their work. In 2016, there were 18, 610 Hawaiian speakers on the islands.
"One hundred thousand is the approximate number of speakers needed to consider the language safe, " says Solomon, professor of Hawaiian language at University of Hawai'i at Manoa. "The idea is that there are enough people passing it on to the next generation, socializing their children to use the language in all domains of life, to express all thoughts and needs and desires. "
Fortunately, the kids of Pu' öhala Elementary will take the responsibility to continue the work of the current young adults defending the language, expanding access to 'ölelo Hawai'i in part through TikTok and Instagram, and making the language a practical skill in adulthood. These youth, along with those committed to recovering the language from previous generations, share their hopes for the better.
(1)、What are the students at Pu' öhala Elementary expected to do?A、To figure out the value of life. B、To go out of the island of Oahu. C、To pass their native language down. D、To draw people's attention to folk songs.(2)、 What makes the students abandon 'ölelo Hawai'i?A、Career development. B、The improved situation. C、Lack of enthusiasm. D、Little educational support.(3)、 What is the current situation of ‘ölelo Hawai'i according to professor Solomon?A、It is used in all walks of life. B、It is considered a safe language. C、It demands more speakers to be safe. D、It has one hundred thousand speakers.(4)、What is the author's attitude towards the future of 'ölelo Hawai'i?A、Worried. B、Hopeful. C、Unclear. D、Reserved. -
3、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、 What made the blog first known to the public?A、A newspaper report. B、A TV program. C、A photo.(2)、What does Bonnie do for the blog?A、He takes photos. B、He acts as models. C、He does Eden's make-up.(3)、 What is the main topic of Ella's blogs?A、Fashion trends. B、Money saving tips. C、Clothes for students.(4)、 Which period of clothes has recently inspired Ella most?A、The 1920s. B、The 1970s. C、The 1980s.
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4、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、 What does Ann say about her performance in the World Championships?A、She did better than she had expected. B、She regretted not preparing well enough. C、She was disappointed to win a silver medal.(2)、 How often does Ann practice?A、Once a week. B、Every day. C、Six days a week.(3)、What is Ann's attitude towards the other competitors?A、She avoids close contact with them. B、She likes to communicate with them. C、She has made good friends with them.(4)、What does Ann enjoy doing in her free time now?A、Flying kites. B、Reading. C、Skiing.
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5、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、 What is the presentation about?A、A survey result. B、A new product. C、A working schedule.(2)、 Why does the woman suggest the man attend the presentation?A、To get familiar with the new team. B、To find inspiration for his survey report. C、To know more about the market department.(3)、What time will the man meet the woman?A、At 3 :00 p. m. B、At 2:55 p. m. C、At 2:45 p. m.
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6、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、What might the woman be?A、A doctor. B、A salesperson. C、A nurse.(2)、What did the doctor ask the man to do?A、Eat less nuts and grains. B、Consume high-fat meat. C、Avoid high-calorie food.
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7、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、 What is unique about Hamlet?A、The female lead. B、The stage design. C、The modern adaptation.(2)、 How does the woman sound in the end?A、Disappointed. B、Angry. C、Hesitant.
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8、 What does the man mean?A、He has nowhere to put the tree. B、He will move away in a few days. C、He is glad to accept the woman's offer.
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9、 What are the speakers mainly talking about?A、A hike. B、A skiing experience. C、A vacation plan.
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10、 Where are the speakers?A、On a bus. B、In a lift. C、In a company.
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11、 What did the woman find difficult?A、The essay section. B、The blank filling questions. C、The multiple-choice section.
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12、 What did the girl do last night?A、She observed the stars. B、She gave a presentation. C、She went to an art show.
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13、阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
A Gift Beyond Measure
At an early age, I was crazy about music, dreaming of possessing a piano on which I could practiceand play in the way a famous pianist did on the stage. Later when I was getting older, on my way to school,there was an instrument shop that I passed by almost every day. When I saw through the window, in thecorner of the shop stood a nice piano which would always attract my eyes so deeply that I even forgoteverything around me.
To my sadness, my family was truly struggling. In that period, my mother was laid off from herposition and my father was only a clerk in a company. It was just a matter of getting by on a low income,not to mention buying me an expensive piano though they knew I was eager to play that piano so much.The increasing wrinkles in my father's face even stopped me from having this thought.
Then one day after school, I went as usual to the shop window to look at the piano. However, thepiano had gone! It was a big surprise. Someone had purchased the piano that I would stare at almost everyday!I should not have been surprised as others had the right to buy it, if they could afford to. However, atthe thought of not being able to see that piano any more, tears filled my eyes.
Disappointed and helpless, I wandered aimlessly up and down the street. I felt as though somethinghad been stolen in my heart. After what seemed a year, I returned home, dragging my heavy legs. Hardly had I just gone into the house when my mother called my name. Brushing away my tears, I followed thesound of her voice into the dining-room.
注意:
1. 续写词数应为 150 左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
I couldn't imagine what was happening in front of me.
Then the door opened and my father appeared, with a big smile on his wrinkled face.
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14、假定你是李华。你的英国好友 Tom在你的腾讯空间看到了你参加体育活动的照片,很感兴趣,发来邮件询问。请你给他回复邮件,内容包括:
1.体育活动的相关信息;
2. 你参加体育活动的感受。
注意:
1.写作词数应为 80 左右;
2.请按书信格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Tom,
Best regards,
Li Hua
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15、阅读下面短文,在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The Huangmei Opera piece On Sun Mountain was presented by the Anqi ng Huangmei Opera ArtTheater at the China Grand Theater in Beijing on Dec 4,2023.
The story takes place on Sun Mountain, the story of Li Anben, a telegraph operator in asmall town at the foot of the mountain, unfolds. Initially (describe) as greedy and lazy, as theplot (progress), Li undergoes a remarkable transformation. Moved by the selflessness of theNew Fourth Army soldiers, who sacrifice their lives (save) his mother from Japanese invaders(侵略者), Li evolves. In the end, he joins the New Fourth Army becomes a courageous soldier.
This Huangmei Opera adaptation (skillful) introduces audiences to the beautiful tunes,elegant dance movements, and singing style that characterize the (tradition) art form. Theperformance brings a fresh perspective (视角) to the stage, bringing viewers into a heartwarming tale of (brave) and sacrifice, winning waves of applause. With this production, the Anqi ng HuangmeiOpera Art Theater continues to ensure the vitality(生命力) of the treasured cultural heritage.
It is one of Anhui's finest (play). Now, Anhui Province is organizing a tour of the excellentprograms in Beijing, Shanghai, Nanjıng, Hangzhou and some other cities, which runs November,2023 to January,2024.
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16、阅读下面短文,从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Six-year-old Ryan Coutinho wasn't used to smiling. He felt 1 after losing almost all histeeth at the age of three. Now he does. And he is always 2 to Amanda Mattos.
The boy lives in a3 family. He had his teeth pulled out because of cavities(蛀牙). Only afew on his lower part remained. Ms. Mattos,25, met Ryan at the boy's school for the first time two yearsago, where Ryan's teacher told Mattos he4 smiled and communicated little. Ms Mattos wouldlike to5 the boy after contacting his mother, but his mother6 the offer."They couldn'tafford the7 ,"the dentist said."They were still shaken by the8 that took his teeth out."
Ryan's story could have9 here:>But two years later, by accident, his mother got a job as acleaner at the10 , which Ms. Mattos owns. The boy had a pain in one of his remaining teeth. Hewent to the clinic for a(an)11 1________ and met Ms Mattos again."I asked him what he wanted. He replied:‘a smile like my friends',"the dentist said.
Ms. Mattos agreed to do it for free. The mother happily12 the kindness. Then, two days afterBrazil's Children's Day, Ryan finally got a new denture(假牙)."We all cried. It was very moving,"Ryan's mother said.
"All this is13 ,"Ms. Mattos says."Isn't it pleasant if someone14 smile because ofyour15 ?"
(1)A 、 upset B 、 happy C 、 thankful D 、 confident(2)A 、 sympathetic B 、 hateful C 、 grateful D 、 sensitive(3)A 、 rich B 、 poor C 、 happy D 、 big(4)A 、 all the time B 、 from time to time C 、 always D 、 hardly(5)A 、 treat B 、 meet C 、 save D 、 research(6)A 、 showed off B 、 agreed to C 、 turned down D 、 hesitated about(7)A 、 operation B 、 performance C 、 service D 、 activity(8)A 、 visit B 、 game C 、 strategy D 、 experience(9)A 、 started B 、 ended C 、 changed D 、 spread(10)A 、 school B 、 clinic C 、 bank D 、 factory(11)A 、 examination B 、 decoration C 、 improvement D 、 discussion(12)A 、 ignored B 、 abandoned C 、 considered D 、 accepted(13)A 、 unnecessary B 、 efficient C 、 worth D 、 random(14)A 、 sees B 、 loses C 、 shares D 、 regains(15)A 、 fairness B 、 honesty C 、 generosity D 、 bravery -
17、阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,选项中有两项为多余选项。
Albert Einstein was born in Ulm, Germany on 14 March,
1879. Einstein was so smartthat at age 16 he wrote his first paper. However, Einstein did badly at school. He ended up atcollege in Switzerland. His grades meant it was difficult to get a job after college, but a friend found him work finally.
Albert had a great year in 1905, publishing(发表) four scientific papers! One of thethings he researched was that energy and mass(质量) are different forms of the same thing. This wasexplained by his famous equation E=mc². In 1909 Albert was finally made a professor at the University ofZurich. He continued improving his work, and in 1915 he published his theory of general relativity(广义相对论)。
In 1919, one of Albert's theories was proved, making him the most famous scientist alive! His work changed the way we think about time and space, and also helped with developments like thetelevision.
And in 1933, Albert decided to stay in the USA forever. He became an American in 1940. Sadly, Einstein's work with atoms(原子) led to the invention of the atomic bomb. Albert spent therest of his life taking part in activities for world peace. He died in 1955.
A. Albert spent lots of time in America.
B. Einstein loved to use his imagination.
C. His work turned modern physics on its head.
D. Even as an adult, Einstein was disorganized.
E. As a child, he enjoyed solving math problems.
F. And he won the 1921 Nobel Prize for Physics.
G. One teacher even said he'd never achieve anything!
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18、阅读理解
Climate change is not only a human problem; animals have to adap t to it as well. Some" warm-blooded" animals are shapeshifting(变形) and getting larger legs, ears, and beaks to bettercontrol their body temperatures as the planet gets hotter. Bird researcher Sara Ryding of Deakin Universityin Australia describes these changes in a review.
"It's high time we recognized that animals also have to adapt to these changes, and this is occurringover a far shorter time than would have occurred through most of evolutionary time," says Ryding. "Theclimate change that we have created is putting a lot of pressure on them, and while some species willadapt, others will not."
Ryding notes that climate change is a complex phenomenon that's been occurring gradually, so it'sdifficult to determine just one cause of the shapeshifting. But these changes have been occurring acrosswide geographical regions and among a variety of species, so there is little in common apart from climatechange.
Strong shapeshifting has particularly been reported in birds. Several. species of Australian parrot haveshown, on average, a 4% to 10% increase in size since 1871, and this is positively associated with thesummer temperature each year. North American dark-eyed juncos, a type of small songbird, had a linkbetween increased size and short-term temperature extremes in cold environments. There have also beenreported changes in mammalian(哺乳动物) species. Researchers have reported tail length increases inwood mice."The increases in appendage(附肢) size we see so far are quite small ——less than 10% so the changes are unlikely to be immediately noticeable,"says Ryding."However, prominent(突起的)appendages such as ears are predicted to increase."
Next, Ryding intends to investigate shapeshifting in Australian birds by 3D scanning museum birdsamples from the past 100 years. Undoubtedly, it will give her team a better understanding of which birdsare changing appendage size due to climate change and why.
(1)、 What is the purpose of paragraph 1?A、To introduce a bird researcher. B、To present a shapeshifting phenomenon. C、To explain the cause of climate change. D、To state the terrible influence of climate change.(2)、 What can be inferred about animals' shapeshifting from paragraphs 2 and 3?A、It is slower than their evolution. B、It's impossible to determine its cause. C、It is a global phenomenon beyond species. D、Climate change is its potential cause.(3)、What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about?A、The examples of shapeshifting. B、The effects of shapeshifting. C、The explanations of shapeshifting. D、The history of shapeshifting.(4)、 Which of the following will Ryding's next study focus on?A、The speed of shapeshifting. B、The cause of climate change. C、The samples of Australian birds. D、The understanding of bird history. -
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Andrea Lankford quit her job after spending 12 years as a National Park Service forester specializingin search and rescue missions in scenic and remote American landscapes. However, decades later, threeyoung hikers went missing on the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). She found herself unable to turn away fromthe three separate cases despite challenges in the inquiry into them.
Trail of the Lost was her answer.
It's an absorbing nonfiction narrative(叙事) about the three hikers, including their lives and those ofthe people looking for them. It also explores the history of the PCT and the rich subculture, practices andeven literature that surround it and those who undertake the 2,650-mile journey.
The book is a rich multilayered narrative that works on three different levels. The first is the story ofeach of the three hikers. Lankford offers a biography(传记) of each of the missing men and shows themthrough the eyes of those who knew them well and those who joined the search.
Right underneath the narratives about the three hikers are the stories of everyone looking for them.Lankford played a role in each search but she allowed friends, family and even strangers to occupy centerstage throughout most of the narrative. The story looks at the role of missing person Facebook groups inthe searches and how crucial word of mouth can be. Many warm-hearted individuals came forth andbecame instrumental in the searches or provided valuable information. But Lankford also writes of themany who lied for no apparent reason and confused the investigations.
The narrative also shines a light on diverse aspects of the PCT. Lankford, who has hiked the entireAppalachian Trail and was the first person to mountain bike the 800-mile Arizona Trail, knows just howthe PCT is physically and mentally demanding. Besides, the book explores threats from mountain lions topeople with bad intentions who don't observe the PCT's unspoken moral rules, serving as a revelation of the well-known, hidden or ignored dangers of the PCT.
Written with a clear, fast-paced, straightforward style, Trail of the Lost is as full of hope andhumanity as it is packed with pain, sorrow, danger and tension. Read it and you'll find more than youseek.
(1)、 What led Lankford to write Trail of the Lost?A、Her love for her prior career. B、Her strong attachment to the PCT. C、The stress from the missing families. D、Her investigation into hikers' disappearance.(2)、 What is presented on the second level of the book?A、Efforts by different people in searches. B、A string of wilderness survival tips. C、Approaches to information classification. D、Respective stories of the three hikers.(3)、 What's the purpose of mentioning Lankford's previous adventures?A、To promote her book. B、To make her a celebrity. C、To motivate hikers to challenge themselves. D、To stress the difficulty of hiking the PCT.(4)、 What can we say about the book?A、It targets single youth. B、It's a romantic novel. C、It's based on actual events. D、It's a detailed account of a journey. -
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Marath on is one of the most difficult races in track and field, at a little over 42 kilometers. To be aworld-class marathoner, you must run that distance in two and a half hours. But for some, completing amarathon race is a lifelong dream.
Jacqueline's dream of being a world-class run ner began when she was a child in Kenya. She soonrealized she had the talent and the willpower to compete. She also knew she would have to train full-time,which meant not being able to work to help support her family. But she was confident that she could bringhome prize money.
Jacqueline traveled to China to compete in the Zheng-Kai marathon knowing she had a good shot atwinning the race, but more importantly, the $10,000 prize that went with it. She was leading the women'sdivision when a male runner arrived at the water station. The man had trouble drinking water because abirth defect(缺陷) had left hı m without hands, and he struggled to drink from a plastic bottle. But anyassistance from fans or race officials would result in his disqualification. Jacqueline noticed the man andimmediately knew that he needed help. She grabbed a water bottle and helped him get the water his bodyneeded to complete the race.
Runner after runner passed Jacqueline. Her hopes of winning were getting lost in numerous runnersahead of her. With only 4 kilometers left in the race, and certain that the male runner would now finish,Jacqueline picked up her pace and finally finished second.
That day, Jacqueline missed out on first place, but she finished something more important: humanity.She return ed home with the smaller prize of second place, but to her family, she brought home somethingmuch more valuable to home: the right example.
(1)、 What can we know about Jacqueline from paragraph 2?A、She was born with little sports talent. B、Her goal was to win a championship. C、Her family opposed her going for a run. D、She had to train full-time to achieve her dream.(2)、Why did the male runner struggle to drink from a plastic bottle?A、He was disabled. B、He didn't like bottled water. C、He was running forward in a hurry. D、He competed with other runners for water.(3)、What happened after Jacqueline helped the male runner?A、She won second place at last. B、She was criticized by her family. C、She was disqualified for going again st rules. D、She fell behind several runners and gave up.(4)、What is the attitude of Jacqueline's family towards her deed?A、Cautious. B、Approval. C、Critical. D、Disappointed.