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1、 阅读短文,回答问题
The rejuvenating effects of a restorative nocturnal repose are widely recognized; it can engender a state of enhanced well-being. Academics in the field posit that the excellence of one's slumber may indeed be instrumental in the prolongation of one's lifespan.
Male subjects who enjoy a state of somnolent tranquility could potentially extend their existence by a span of nearly five decades in comparison to those bereft of such repose. The female counterparts stand to gain an increment of two decades. Additionally, it has been observed that youthful individuals who adhere to salutary somniferous routines are less susceptible to a premature demise. However, the mere quantity of repose is insufficient to reap the potential healthful dividends; the caliber of one's slumber is equally pivotal.
The parameters of commendable slumber were delineated by a quintet of distinct criteria. These encompassed an optimal duration of seven to eight hours of repose per nocturnal cycle; experiencing difficulty in the initiation of sleep no more than twice per hebdomadal period; similar challenges in maintaining somnolence no more than twice weekly; abstaining from the consumption of any soporific pharmaceuticals; and awakening with a sensation of invigoration on no fewer than five days per septenary cycle.
The conclusions derived from the study intimate that approximately 8% of fatalities, irrespective of their etiology, could be imputed to inadequate somniferous patterns. Dr. Frank Qian, a resident physician specializing in internal medicine at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, America, remarked, "A distinct proportional response relationship was discerned. Consequently, an increase in the beneficial elements pertaining to the quality of sleep correlates with a progressive diminution in mortality from all causes."
The research collated data from a populace of 172,321 individuals with an average age of 50, of which 54% were female. These participants were engaged in the National Health Interview Survey, spanning the years 2013 to 2018, which sought to scrutinize the well-being of the American populace, inclusive of inquiries into their somniferous habits.
The subjects were tracked for a mean period of 4.3 years, during which 8,681 succumbed to death. Of these fatalities, 2,610 (30%) were attributable to cardiovascular afflictions, 2,052 (24%) to oncological disorders, and 4,019 (46%) to a miscellany of other causes. Among the male and female participants who reported adherence to all five indices of quality sleep (an optimal quintile score), the expectancy of life was augmented by 4.7 years for males and by 2.4% for females, in contradistinction to those who possessed none or a solitary factor.
Further scholarly endeavor is warranted to elucidate the raison d'être for the dichotomy in the enhancement of life expectancy, with males exhibiting twice the increment observed in females despite equivalent somniferous quality.
A caveat of the study lies in the reliance on self-reported somniferous habits, which were not subjected to objective quantification or verification.
(1)、Who is most likely to have a good sleep?A、Alice, who falls asleep as soon as she touches the pillow after taking a sleeping pill every day. B、Betty, who falls asleep quickly and has a nightmare at least 3 times a week. C、Candy, who feels refreshed after sleeping tight weekdays. D、David, who counts sheep and has a sound sleep every day.(2)、What can we learn from the passage?A、The sleep habits in the study were reported by the test subjects. B、Quantity of sleep was enough to achieve the health benefits. C、Men had double the life span compared with women. D、Poor sleep pattern caused 8% of deaths from all causes of cancer.(3)、How did the researchers come to their findings ?A、By referring to another study. B、By consulting the authoritative agencies. C、By interviewing the professionals. D、By conducting data analysis.(4)、What is the writer's attitude to the the finding of the study?A、Ambiguous B、Objective C、Indifferent D、Doubtful -
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An optional college course named "Appreciation of the Jiangxi Opera" has been taught in a packed house recently at Nanchang University in east China's Jiangxi Province due to the professor's innovative way of teaching—putting on actual opera performances in her classrooms.
Waving water sleeves, and spinning folding fans while wearing traditional makeup and costumes, Chen Li, the instructor of this course, displayed the enchanting charm of Jiangxi Opera, a several-hundred-year-old local opera, in front of the students. Many of the students recorded the performances and posted the video clips of the class on social media platforms, receiving millions of views and likes from netizens.
Instead of adopting the traditional form of stage play, Chen devotes more attention to her students' interactive experience. "I invite my students to come to the stage and experience the whole process of the performance by themselves," Chen said.
The course which she teaches has been open for many years, mainly introducing the history, tunes and performance characteristics of Jiangxi Opera. It's not well known that this course, which is full of people now, was originally rarely attended. "Before, I used to focus on the form of speech and lectures while the teaching effect was unsatisfying: the classroom was quiet and the students seemed uninterested, many even playing on their phones in class," said Chen. To stir the enthusiasm of the students, Chen decided to put on a costume and turn the class into a stage to perform. With traditional garments (服装) and brandishing water sleeves, students are immersed in the world of Jiangxi Opera.
Faced with the unexpected fame, Chen was satisfied but also realized that a greater responsibility now rested on her shoulders. "I hope that even though the popularity of the Jiangxi Opera fades, this art can still be passed down through generations." Chen said.
(1)、What is Ms Chen's teaching method?A、Recording video clips of opera performances. B、Giving speeches and lectures about the opera. C、Employing the traditional forms of stage play. D、Acting out the opera on the spot in the classroom.(2)、What does Ms Chen ask her students to do in class?A、Give likes for her videos. B、Invite more fans to the class. C、Experience the opera in person. D、Wave arms during the performance(3)、What did Ms Chen think of her teaching effect in the past?A、Disappointing. B、Astonishing. C、Entertaining. D、Satisfying(4)、What is the best title for the text?A、The crowded classroom means a lively class B、Teaching Jiangxi Opera wins likes from students C、A teacher performs in class to attract fans for her videos D、Opera professor turns classrooms into performance stages -
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Discovering a hobby can lead to amazing results, as Maria Martinez, an 11-year-old with a heart of gold, has proven.
Just over a year ago, Maria came across the world of clothes-making, thanks to one of the Christmas gifts she received. Little did she know that this newfound ability would become a source of joy and purpose, not just for her, but also for countless furry friends.
"I got a gift permitChristmas to start clothes-making lessons," Maria said. "I really liked it."
After mastering the basics, an idea came to her mind during a visit to a local exhibition. Surrounded by pet owners and their pets, Maria had an idea that would change lives. Why not create lovely bandannas (头巾) for dogs and cats and use them to support animal shelters?
With great interest and the support of her grandmother, Maria turned a corner of their home into a busy working room. Together, they made many beautiful bandannas, each one filled with love and care.
But Maria's wish went far beyond creating decorations. She began donating her works to shelters like Claws Forever in Fall River, hoping to catch the eye of some people who can take these dogs and cats home.
Maria also began selling them through word-of-mouth and at various events. "At first she started just donating the bandannas because it took her much time to make them. Then she got more skilled and was able to buy cloth with some extra income that she was making from it," her mom, Crystal, said. "Maria is a really kind giving person and she doesn't want for much of anything. It makes her feel good to donate. We are proud of her." Ranging from $3 to $7, money from her sales is now donated to shelters, too. A few weeks ago, she donated more than $200 to the Kingston Animal Shelter.
"They were happy and really grateful, which made me feel really good inside," said Maria. "It makes me happy to see how it's impacted the people and dogs."
(1)、What makes it possible for Maria to start her charity?A、Her love for dogs. B、Her clothes-making skills. C、The joy of receiving gifts. D、Grandma's suggestion.(2)、What does the underlined word "them" in paragraph 4 refer to?A、Christmas gifts. B、Pet owners. C、Dogs and cats. D、Lovely bandannas.(3)、Why does Maria give decorations to shelters?A、To make herself known to more people. B、To protect dogs and cats from the cold. C、To attract more people to take in the animals. D、To help rescue homeless dogs in the streets.(4)、What is Crystal's attitude to Maria's behavior?A、Supportive. B、Doubtful. C、Mixed. D、Worried. -
4、 阅读短文,回答问题
Emerald Coast Science Center Field Trips
Bring your group or class to explore our hands-on Science Center now which provides wonderful learning opportunities for students all along the Emerald Coast!
Hands-on funEvery field trip includes a Makerspace activity and a 30-minute close encounter with our animals under the guidance of an educator.Lessons for all ages
Lessons can be changed to suit the needs of most grade levels and include knowledge of different areas. But remember: such lessons charge an additional fee and must be planned in advance.
For a list of the types of field trip lessons we currently offer, please click here to download our Education Program Guide.
Pricing information●$12 per student;1 free guardian every 10 students, additional guardians $6 each; teachers are always free.
●Minimum fee of $120 per field trip.
●Same-day field trips are limited to up to 105 students.
●The group for field trips that does not arrive within 30 minutes past their scheduled arrival time will be charged a $100 service fee to accommodate scheduling issues.
●No Show/No Call bookings are charged a $100 cancellation fee.
●Okaloosa County only: Up to 6 free economically disadvantaged students per booking.
To book a field trip, please call Lisa at 850-664-1261. Please choose your preferred date and two alternate dates you would like to book before calling. We will email you a confirmation of your booking.
(1)、What do the Science Center field trips offer?A、Tailored lessons. B、Animal training. C、Trips to the Emerald Coast. D、A half-hour Makerspace activity.(2)、How much should a group of 9 students with 1 guardian and 1 teacher pay?A、$108. B、$114. C、$120. D、$126.(3)、What type of writing is the text?A、A museum guide. B、An online ad. C、A commercial report. D、An activity review. -
5、 听录音,回答问题。(1)、What is the main topic of the notice?A、Leaving school early. B、Canceling school tomorrow. C、Stopping students from driving home.(2)、What is the current snow depth?A、5 cm. B、10 cm. C、20 cm.(3)、Where should students wait for the school buses?A、In the cafeteria. B、In the classroom. C、At the school gate.(4)、What will be talked about next?A、School schedules. B、Safety suggestions. C、Driving instructions.
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6、 听录音,回答问题。(1)、What is the relationship between the speakers?A、Classmates. B、Guide and visitor. C、Teacher and student.(2)、Where is the bird usually seen?A、Up in the tree. B、Beside a river. C、High in the sky.(3)、Why does the bird keep looking around?A、To enjoy the sight. B、To defend himself. C、To search for food.
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7、 听录音,回答问题。(1)、What are the speakers doing?A、Eating some food. B、Playing soft songs. C、Enjoying a concert.(2)、How long have the speakers got for lunch?A、10 minutes. B、30 minutes. C、45 minutes.(3)、What is the man going to eat?A、Hot dogs. B、Noodles. C、Fish.
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8、 听录音,回答问题。(1)、When will Carol bring the heater?A、On Tuesday. B、On Wednesday. C、On Thursday.(2)、What does the man think of the written tests?A、Challenging. B、Simple. C、Dull.(3)、How does the woman sound in the end?A、Regretful. B、Encouraging. C、Shocked.
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9、 听录音,回答问题。(1)、Where does the conversation probably take place?A、At a museum. B、In a phone shop. C、At the speakers' house.(2)、What does the man offer to do for the woman?A、Give her a ride. B、Look for her keys. C、Lend her his phone
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10、 What are the speakers mainly talking about?A、What to eat. B、How to place an order. C、Where to go on holiday.
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11、 How old is the man?A、10. B、15. C、25.
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12、 What is the man going to do?A、Check in. B、Take a rest. C、Have a meal.
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13、 Who is Dave?A、The man's brother. B、The man's classmate. C、A friend of the man's brother.
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14、 What does the woman need to buy?A、A box. B、A desk. C、A TV.
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15、 走进艺术世界,感受艺术魅力。你校英语社团正在组织"Enjoy Art"学习交流活动。假如你是李华,请你根据以下图式,写一篇英语发言稿参加活动。
注意:(1)词数90左右,开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数;(2)发言稿应包括所给内容要点,可适当发挥,使文章连贯;(3)文中不得出现考生的真实姓名、校名等信息。
Enjoy Art
Hello, I am Li Hua. I'm happy to give you a speech on enjoying art.
That's all for my speech. Thanks for
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16、 语法填空
The Moon Festival is also known as the Mid-Autumn Festival. It is celebrated on the 15th day of the(eight) month of the lunar calendar. It's a day to get together with your relatives, admire the moon, and enjoy mooncakes. Here is one way to enjoy a Chinese Moon Festival—cook for the Moon Festival.
Treat your relatives and friends with mooncakes. No Moon Festival is completemooncakes. You can buy them from a Chinese bakery or make them on your own if you have time. You will send them to relatives and friends as (present), so prepare enough mooncakes!
Make mooncake biscuits for a sweet treat. Mooncake biscuits aren't as well-known as mooncakes,they can still be a tasty dessert for the Moon Festival. They're cookies made from the same dough (生面团) as you use to formoutside of the mooncakes. You need to wait for 1-2 daysyou can eat them.
Plan a dinner of tasty and(tradition) dishes. A Moon Festival dinner(offer) delicious for the whole family to enjoy. Think about how many people you (invite) over and start to plan your meal. Many families also choose to eat out for the Moon Festival in order not(make) a meal-it's up to you!
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17、 下面的材料A—F分别介绍了六个居家康复建议。请根据五个人的感冒症状,将症状和建议进行匹配。
A. Warm baths or showers can help let go the pains and reduce your uncomfortable feeling in the body. Also some physical pains may be improved by using heating blankets (毯子).
B. Having a mouthwash with warm salty water can help reduce a sore throat (嗓子疼) and break down the bad things the throat produces as well as honey which may help speed the recovery for sore throats.
C. If your fever is mild (less than 38.5℃), then no medical treatment is required. Simply make sure that you drink plenty of water and get plenty of rest. Taking a warm bath (around 37℃) may also help bring the body's temperature down.
D. Cut fresh ginger (生姜) into small pieces and press them lightly. Put them in a cup of water and bring to a boil. Drink this soup 3—4 times a day to reduce your cough.
E. If you have a headache, place a cold pack on the front part of your head. Keep it on your head for 15 minutes, and then take a break for 15 minutes.
F. One of the amazing natural solutions for loss of taste and smell senses that works like magic is the apple vinegar (苹果醋). It can help to reduce the uncomfortable feeling and speed the recovery.
(1)、Emma feels a sharp pain inside her head and it's difficult for her to move the head.(2)、Noah feels uncomfortable because he has a body temperature of 38.3℃.(3)、William complains that his movement hurts because he has physical pains which make him feel tired, weak, and sleepy.(4)、Luna has a painful sense in the throat which is worse with swallowing (吞咽) or talking.(5)、Jack just hates it when he is looking forward to a delicious meal after getting well from the cold and he realizes he can't taste or smell. -
18、 六选五
Everyone likes travelling. Travelling makes a person relaxed and get lots of knowledge, especially for teenagers. You don't need to be rich to travel, but knowing how much money you have is necessary. If you are not available, you may decide to put off your trip.
If you are working, check how much vacation time you have saved up. Check your calendar and decide how many days you can spend travelling.
Find out the right season and the right time to leave. For example, if you want to be a tourist in Hangzhou, you'd better start your trip in April or May.
There are many websites that you can use to search for your flights, your hotels and many other places which you can visit. You can even book (预订) everything online.
Think about what to take during the trip. Your ID card, your passport, your phone, your underwear, your shoes and everything you have to take. Or you will spend your money buying them again.
A. Choose when to go
B. Listen to your friend
C. Prepare enough money
D. Make detailed (详细的) preparations
E. Know how long you will be away
F. Don't forget about your things
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19、 阅读短文,回答问题
Let's do something in our daily life for the environment and the earth.
An English teacher has introduced a play to her class.
Characters: Benny, Jerry, Susie, Grace
Time: One Sunday afternoon.
Place: By the river near their houses.
(The four teenagers have just finished the picnic. They are tidying up.)
Benny: Wow! That was a great picnic. I'm so full that I can hardly move.
Grace: That's no excuse for not tidying up, Benny. Come over here and help me pack(包装)up the leftover food. Jerry, please? And clean up the place.
Jerry: (Speaking unhappily to himself.)How can I always get the dirty and difficult jobs? It's not fair.
(Jerry throws a bit of water on the fire. Then he picks up the ashes(灰烬)with an old newspaper and wants to throw them into the long grass.)
Susie: (Sounding surprised)What are you doing, Jerry? That's d....
Jerry: Whoop...the paper has caught fire.
Susie: And the grass…Benny, Grace, help! Help!
(Benny and Grace come over quickly. They help put out the fire completely.)
Jerry: Oh, no. Oh, no! What have I done?
Grace: You know that we should do everything carefully, don't you?
Jerry: (With his head in his hands.)Yes. What have I done? What have I done?
(1)、How does Jerry feel about his jobs?A、Clean and easy. B、Dirty and difficult. C、Great and interesting. D、Helpful and careful.(2)、What word do you think Susie would say in the sentence "That's d...."?A、dirty B、difficult C、different D、dangerous(3)、What are the four teenagers doing in the play?A、They are tidying up after they have had the picnic. B、They are reading the play after their teacher has introduced it. C、They are having a picnic together after they have put out the fire. D、They are helping put out the fire after they have had the leftover food.(4)、What caused the fire?A、The food. B、The newspaper. C、The grass. D、The river.(5)、Why does Jerry put his head in his hands?A、He gets to know he made a mistake. B、He feels excited at the fire. C、He feels angry with his friends. D、He doesn't know what happened. -
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Taiwan was once known as "Garbage Island". Now it is a word leader which recycles more than half of its waste in business that brings in over $2 billion a year.
In 1993, Taiwan was filled with garbage. There was almost no recycling. Two thirds of its landfills were full. Around 20% of the island's garbage was dumped (丢弃). The rest was either buried in a landfill, or burned, leaving the island in an unpleasant and unhealthy situation.
In 1998, the government took action. Their plan affected companies that made products or brought them into Taiwan. These companies were required to take care of their own waste, or to pay the government to do it. The government used the money it collected to improve recycling in the area. Taiwan gave away as much as $6 billion a year to help recycling companies.
Ordinary people had apart, too. The government created a plan called Pay As You Throw. People were required to separate their waste into two groups-garbage, and things that are recyclable or reusable. Recycling is free, but people have to buy special blue bags to throw things away. People quickly began to recycle more.
The government also made it easy for people to deal with their waste. Yellow garbage trucks come around often. To let people know they're coming, they play music. People can also track (追踪) the garbage trucks by using a smartphone app.
(1)、Recycling garbage can bring Taiwan ____ a year.A、$1 billion B、$2 billion C、$4 billion D、$6 billion(2)、In Taiwan, ____ of the garbage was buried or burned in 1993.A、56% B、66% C、70% D、80%(3)、If a company makes lots of garbage, the government will ____.A、ask the company to leave Taiwan B、ask the company to build landfills C、ask the company to pay for the garbage D、ask the company to sell it out(4)、People can track the garbage truck by ____.A、using blue bags B、playing music C、using a phone app D、separating the waste(5)、From the passage, we may know that ____.A、people are smart in Taiwan B、garbage makes Taiwan rich C、Taiwan needs more landfills D、recycling works well in Taiwan