“You get excited about everything because you were born in the summer!” Does that sound like something your grandparents used to say to you?
Of course, you’re a learned person who doesn’t believe in such things. But scientists now say that it might not all be superstition (迷信).
Researchers from Semmelweis University in Hungary recently asked 366 university students to fill out a questionnaire. The answers given included things like “My mood often changes for no reason”, “I love to deal with new projects, even if they’re risky ”, and “I complain a lot”. They then compared students’ answers to their birthdays. They found that the season of your birth may have some effect on who you are.
Researchers found that people born in the summer were more likely to quickly change between sad and happy emotions. People born in the winter, however, were less likely to become angry. Spring birthdays were more likely to make people overly positive, while people born in autumn were less likely to be depressive (忧郁的).
So, why could the seasons cause such differences?
“Biochemical studies have shown that the season in which you are born affects some monoamine neurotransmitters (单胺类神经递质),” lead researcher Xenia Gonda said in a written statement. “This led us to believe that birth season may have a longer-lasting effect.”
Monoamine neurotransmitters are given off from neurones (神经元细胞). They affect our emotions. So the researchers believe they might have an effect on the development of our personalities.
Different seasons also have different food and nutrients (养分) to offer. In addition, mothers usually get more physical exercise and enjoy more sunlight in warm seasons than in cold seasons. All these are “environmental factors ” which may influence a person’s personality, said Gonda.
But the research only included a survey and didn’t follow participants over time. More research is needed before a final answer can be given on the connection between season and personality.
Don’t worry, though. Even if the connection is proven, it won’t mean that your birth month completely decides who you are. Being happy or sad is up to you.
1.The study from Semmelweis University in Hungary intended to prove that _________________.
A. a person’s birth season might affect their monoamine neurotransmitters
B. monoamine neurotransmitters might be connected to our emotions
C. people’s personalities might depend on environmental factors
D. the season of a person’s birthday may affect their personality
2.According to the research, people with emotional instability are more likely to be born in .
A. spring B. summer
C. autumn D. winter
3.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. The season of your birth decides who you are.
B. Physical exercise can change your personality.
C. You can change your personality regardless of your birth season.
D. A lot of research has been done on how someone’s birth season affects their
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After that my father often said love was more powerful than doctors.
1.Which words best describe the writer's father?
A. Patient and funny.
B. Strong and serious.
C. Busy and hard-working.
D. Kind and optimistic.
2. Why didn't the writer's father use his hands when painting for the girl?
A. He was not good at drawing.
B. He liked the taste of paint.
C. He wanted to give the girl hope.
D. He was an experienced artist.
3.What can we infer from the writer's father's words in Paragraph 1?
A. He cared little about the children who died.
B. He didn't think he would survive his disease.
C. He must know those heart-broken parents.
D. He used to work as a doctor in that hospital.
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短文改错
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增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线(＼)划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2．只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。
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There are different variety of music, such as popular music, classical music, country music, jazz music, rap music, but rock music.
Of all the music, I like popular music better. For the one thing, with beautiful melody, it is pleasant to hear; for another, most popular music deals the topics of love and friendship, which appeals to us young people.
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1. 家庭；
2. 工作；
3. 业余生活。
注意：
1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 开头语已为你写好。
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Elizabeth’s Second!
In 60 years, the Queen has never put a foot wrong in public. And for the last 24 of them, it turns out she’s had a secret weapon — the nice Ella Slack. The former BBC manager has, unknown to anyone except a handful of key advisers, spent the last quarter of a century acting as the Queen’s official stand-in at rehearsals (排练) for royal events. The 69-year-old has never accepted a penny for her royal service, considering it “a pleasure and an honour” to ensure that everything runs smoothly for the Queen. “How many people in the world have had a chance to sit in a royal landau (马车) or walk onto the dais (讲台) at Windsor Castle even before the Queen has done so?” she said.
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1.What’s the Queen’s secret weapon?
A. She often meets people in public.
B. She actively attends social activities.
C. She has a nice lady to act as herself.
D. She and Miss Slack have a lot in common.
2.Miss Slack’s words in Paragraph 1 indicate that ___________.
A. she thinks the job honorable and worthy
B. she thinks she can do the job better
C. she thinks frequently of her role
D. she is determined to carry the job on
3.How did Miss Slack get the job?
A. The Queen invited her to do so.
B. The BBC appointed her to finish the job.
C. She was invited to have an accidental try.
D. The advisers offered her the chance.
4.In which section of a newspaper may you find the passage?
A. Education. B. Entertainment.
C. Sports. D. Health.
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—— ___________! It’s a three-day drive.
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As a child, I liked listening to stories, so now it is __________ a great story that my warmest memories from childhood come from.
A. reading B. being read
C. to read D. to be read
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书面表达
假如你是李华，最近你所居住的城市（北京）的雾霾严重影响了人们的生活。请根据写作要点给报社写一篇稿件反映这一问题。
写作要点：1. 雾霾带来的危害。
2. 你的建议。
注意：词数100左右。 参考词汇:雾霾 smog
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Whether it’s joining a school club, going to a friend’s birthday party, or travelling by train, we can meet new people anywhere and anytime in our lives. However, many of us feel awkward when meeting people for the first time, especially when we aren’t quite sure what to say. The situation feels cold, even icy.
“Breaking the ice” is a term widely used in the English-speaking countries to describe a small talk technique that can help rescue a conversation from certain failure.
So where do you even begin? Well, a good start is to accept that it is perfectly normal to feel a little nervous when talking to someone for the first time. They might look grumpy or scary, but they could turn out to be the nicest person you’ve ever met.
You might think that breaking the ice is difficult. But sometimes just a simple “hello”, followed by a three-second smile, can make all the difference.
Complimenting someone on their garment or accessories(饰品) is also a great, easy way to break the ice. You might say: “I love your jacket. Where did you buy it from？”
Being in an uncomfortable or unpleasant situation with someone new might feel terrible, but it can actually be one of the best icebreakers. By focusing on the situation, you come together to fight the common enemy: the long bathroom queue, for example, or the overcrowded bus.
You can make observations too. “What kind of drink is that?” “That’s a lovely name. What does it mean?” “Do you study here too?” There are opportunities all around you to ask questions that don’t seem weird, as long as you have some follow-up questions in mind.
If you’re feeling extra bold, make a joke. Jokes can be difficult to master but if you get them right, they show the likeable, witty side of your character. “What’s your name?” “Well, people usually call me Mike, but you can call me tonight.”
1.Which is the best title for the passage?
A. How to develop friendship with a stranger
B. Advice on breaking the ice when we communicate with a stranger
C. How to become a successful public speaker
D. How to start a conversation with a person
2.The underlined word “grumpy” can be replaced by______.
A. easily annoyed B. gentle
C. low-spirited D. cheerful
3.What can we learn from the passage?
A. “Breaking the ice” is a small talk technique widely used in our daily communication all over the world.
B. As long as you can smile at others, you will make some friends.
C. Realizing that it’s normal to feel nervous in front of a stranger is a good start to break the ice.
D. Being in an uncomfortable situation with some strangers can be the best icebreakers.
4.According to the passage, making a joke________.
A. can be done with ease.
B. leads to many new friends.
C. can show your wisdom and lovely character.
D. makes you enjoy your life happily.
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