All people need to sleep. Sleep is a necessary process that promotes proper body functioning and can improve the quality of your life. Not only is the quantity of sleep important, but also the quality of sleep.
Your bedroom should be shaped to your taste and allow you to sleep in a peaceful environment. One of the biggest mistakes people make in their sleep is to use their bedroom for activities other than sleep. If your bedroom also functions as a command station for your life and work, the likelihood of your sleeping being poor is rather high. Bedrooms should be designed, decorated and used for sleep mainly. TVs, computers and other things should not be in your bedroom if at all possible.
Establishing regular sleeping and waking times can help improve the quality of your sleep especially for those suffering from sleeplessness. Avoid hot food, caffeine, sugar and alcohol at least 4 to 6 hours before your sleep time. Develop a regular exercise program. Proper exercise and nutrition will help improve sleeping patterns. However, avoid exercising 2 hours before sleeping, since this may stimulate your body and make sleeping more difficult.
Establish a pre-bedtime rule that will help you focus on sleep. You can try deep thought,reading or deep breathing and relaxation. Your bedtime rule should be yours. Do not worry about it fitting into a specific category. Do what is best for you.
Things such as room temperature, noise and light levels and even your bed mattress(床垫) can have a lot of effect on the quality of sleep that you experience. Block out distracting noises and lights. You are in your bedroom to sleep and not be distracted by environmental interferences.
【小题1】Which of the following is the best title for the text?
A.How to Deal with Sleep Problems |
B.What is the Process of Sleep |
C.Where Should We Sleep |
D.How to improve Sleep Quality |
A.The bedroom has many functions than expected |
B.Computers can make people sleep fast |
C.The bedroom is better used only for sleep |
D.Amusements are forbidden in the bedroom by law. |
A.A well-decorated bedroom is important to you |
B.You’d better have steady sleeping and waking time |
C.Cold food and sugar are good for you |
D.You need proper exercise just before sleep |
A.a good sleep environment contributes to good sleep |
B.blinding lights can make for a good sleep |
C.bed mattress plays a key part in sleep |
D.distracted people are sleepless |
【小题1】D
【小题2】C
【小题3】B
【小题4】A
解析试题分析:文章大意:每个人都需要睡眠,本文主要讲述怎么来改善睡眠质量。
【小题1】D主旨大意题。文章主要讲述怎么来改善睡眠质量,故用标题How to improve Sleep Quality。故D正确。
【小题2】C细节理解题。根据文章第二段的第二句话One of the biggest mistakes people make in their sleep is to use their bedroom for activities other than sleep.可知人们错误的认为在卧室可以进行除了睡眠以外的活动,所以要想睡眠质量好,卧室最好用于睡眠。故C正确。
【小题3】B细节理解题。根据文章第三段第一句Establishing regular sleeping and waking times can help improve the quality of your sleep especially for those suffering from sleeplessness.可知确定有规律的睡眠、起床时间很重要,尤其是对睡眠不好的人。故B正确。
【小题4】A主旨大意题。文章最后一段谈到了睡眠和周围环境的关系,室温、噪音、床垫等都会影响人的睡眠,所以说好的睡眠环境有利于良好的睡眠。故A正确。
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What’s on stage
An acrobatic(杂技)show: To celebrate its 50th anniversary, the China Acrobatic Troupe(剧团)will present “ The Soul of China”, where the seemingly impossible is made real. Chills(寒意)will run down your spine(脊柱) as you watch breathlessly as performers take their art and their bodies to the edge.
Time: 7:30 p.m. , September 13-19
Place: Capital Theatre, 22 Wangfujing Dajie, Dongcheng District
Exhibitions
Joint show: A group ink painting exhibition is running at the Huangshicheng Art Gallery in Beijing. About 50 works by 25 young artists including Ge Yun and Yu Yang are on display.
Time: 9:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. until September10
Place: Huangshicheng Art Gallery, 136 Nanchizi Dajie, Dongcheng District
Oil paintings: The Wangfung Art Gallery will host a joint show of oil painting by 10 young and middle-aged artists. On display are more than 30 of their latest works, which capture the wondrous variety of life in unique styles.
Time: 9:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. until September15
Place:136 Nanchizi Street, Dongcheng District
Literature museum: The National Museum of Modern Chinese Literature offers an in-depth study of the evolution of Chinese contemporary literature from 1919 to 1949.
Time: 9:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. , daily
Place: 45 Anyuan Donglu, Chaoyang District (shaoyaoju area)
Concerts
Beijing rocks: “The Fashion Night of Chinese Rock” is set to bring rock fans out by the thousands next month. Nine Chinese rock bands will perform at the concert, including older generation bands, middle generation and some recent arrivals. The audience will be given a chance to decide what songs they want to hear, which is sure to bring a storm.
Time: September 16
Place: The Olympic Center
Belgium Orchestra(管弦乐队): La Petite Bande, the Baroque Orchestra of Belgium, will perform in Beijing at the Grand Theatre of the Cultural Palace of Nationalities as part of activities across the world to commemorate(纪念) the 250th anniversary of Bach’s death.
Time: 7:30 p.m. September 11-14
Place: Grand Theatre of the Cultural Palace of Nationalities
【小题1】What do you think of the acrobatic show mentioned here?
A.When you watch it, you will certainly feel cold. |
B.Something strange will puzzle everyone, including scientists. |
C.Unexpected things will make you excited and surprised. |
D.Even the bravest ones will be too frightened to go on watching. |
A.it will let the audience choose the performers and the music |
B.it is to bring thousands of rock fans out of their homes |
C.it will certainly cause a rock storm throughout China |
D.it is to be held in memory of one of the greatest musicians |
A.2. | B.3. | C.4. | D.5. |
A.people in Beijing prefer modern culture to something traditional |
B.there are usually more culture actives in September than in any other month |
C.most of the cultural activities in Beijing are for foreign visitors only |
D.we can enjoy a large variety of cultural activities in Beijing |
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Opening Hours
◇ The Museum is open from Mondays to Saturdays 10:00-17:00; Sundays 11:00-17:00.
◇ Last admission is 30 minutes before closing time.
◇Special opening times can be arranged for groups, who may wish to book a private view.
Admission Charges: Adults: £5.00; Students: £4:00; Seniors: £4.00; Children: £3.00; Families:£14.00( 2 adults & up to five children)
Group Rates: For a group of 10 or more, a special group rate of £4.00 each applies.
Children will still be admitted for £3.00 each,
Access: We are constantly working to improve access to the Museum and its collection.Our current projects involve the fitting of a wheelchair ramp for better access, a customer care kit and an audio tour for visitors with impaired (受损的) vision.Our Handling Sessions are also suitable for the visually impaired.The Museum has developed an online virtual tour through the Museum.Click here to visit all the rooms in the Museum online.
Hire the Museum: The Museum can be hired for private functions, performances soirees(社交晚会) and many other social occasions.
Find Us: The Museum may be reached by using the following buses: 7, 17, 19, 38, 45,46, 55, 243.And by these underground services: Piccadilly Line; Central Line.For a map, please click here.The British Museum and the Foundling Museum are within walking distance.
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A.book | B.website | C.newspaper | D.announcement |
A.£25.00 | B.£14.00 | C.£ 9:00 | D.£11.00 |
A.paintings | B.rare editions | C.manuscripts | D.cars |
A.The Museum is not very far from the British Museum. |
B.In any case people cannot visit the Museum after 17:00. |
C.Visitors with poor vision cannot enjoy the Museum. |
D.Anyone cannot hire the Museum for other users. |
A.persuade readers to visit London. |
B.inform readers about the history of the Charles Dickens Museum. |
C.offer readers some information about the Charles Dickens Museum. |
D.tell readers how to make use of the Charles Dickens Museum. |
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Humans have a very varied diet. We often eat food because we like it and not because it is good for us. In countries such as France and Britain, people eat foods with too much sugar. This makes them overweight, which is bad for their health. Eating too much red meat and animal products, such as butter, can also be bad for the health. Choosing the right food, therefore, has become an area of study in modern life.
【小题1】We can infer from the text that humans and animals _________.
A.depend on one sense in choosing food |
B.are not satisfied with their food |
C.choose food in similar ways |
D.eat entirely different food |
A.The white butterfly. | B.The small bird. |
C.The bear. | D.The fox. |
A.the season changes |
B.the food color changes |
C.they move to different places |
D.they are attracted by different smells |
A.food is chosen for a good reason |
B.French and British food is good |
C.some people have few choices of food |
D.some people care little about healthy diet |
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But young children often swallow toothpaste when they brush their teeth. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry notes that swallowing fluoridated toothpaste can cause problems. So young children should be carefully watched when they brush their teeth. And only a small amount of fluoridated toothpaste, the size of a pea, should be used.
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A.Making the surface on teeth much cleaner. |
B.Protecting gums from being infected. |
C.Keeping holes on teeth from forming. |
D.Slowing down bacterial growth and acid production. |
A.do harm to | B.account for |
C.contribute to | D.stand for |
A.To warn us of the deadly infections of gums and teeth. |
B.To introduce the advantages of fluoridated toothpaste. |
C.To draw our attention to the dental care of young children. |
D.To present the research results about dental care. |
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Do you love holidays but hate the increase weight that follows? You are not alone.
But every day I went to see the doctor, I had to wait about 50 minutes. He would see two or three patients at the same time, and often stop treating one so as to see another. Yet he charged me $115 each time .The final examination report consisted of ten lines, and it cost me $215.
With proper planning, though, it is possible to control your weight. The idea is to enjoy the holidays but not to eat too much. You don't have to turn away from the foods that you enjoy. The following suggestions may be of some help to you.
Do not miss meals. Before yon leave home for a feast(宴会),have a small, low-fat snack(小吃). This may help to keep you from getting too excited before delicious foods. Begin with clear soup and fruit or vegetables. A large glass of water before you eat may help you feel full. Use a small plate; a large plate will encourage you to have more than enough.
Better not have high-fat foods. Dishes that look oily or creamy have much fat in them.
Choose lean meat(瘦肉 ).Fill your plate with salad and green vegetables.
If you have a sweet tooth, try mints (薄荷) and fruits. They don’t have fat content as cream and chocolate.
Don’t let exercise take a break during the holidays. A 20-minute walk after a meal can help burn off excess(过多的) calories.
【小题1】Holidays are happy days with pleasure but they may ______
A.bring weight problems |
B.bring you much trouble in your life |
C.make you worried about your foods |
D.make you hate delicious foods |
A.drink much water and have vegetables only |
B.not eat the food in high fat |
C.not accept invitations to feasts |
D.turn away from delicious foods |
A.Vegetables | B.Water | C.calories of energy | D.physical exercise |
A.can't control themselves |
B.go to too many feasts |
C.enjoy delicious foods |
D.can't help turning away from the foods |
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Some say there is evidence to support the growing anxieties. David Carpenter, a professor of environmental health sciences at the university at Albany, in New York, thinks there’s a greater than 95 percent chance that power lines can cause childhood leukemia(白血病). Also there’s a greater than 90 percent chance that cell phones can cause brain tumors. “It’s apparent now that there’s a real risk, ” said Carpenter.
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【小题1】From the passage we can learn that some people are worried because _______.
A.they have evidence that the use of cell phones can lead to cancer |
B.they make a fuss over cell phone use |
C.some experts have given a warning |
D.cell phones are responsible for brain tumors |
A.the worrying is unnecessary |
B.cancer-warning labels should be on cell phones |
C.there is a link between cell phones and cancer |
D.cell phones have nothing to do with cancer |
A.Optimistic. | B.Objective. |
C.Opposite. | D.Casual. ] |
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Are you stressed out, scared or worried all the time? Do you avoid going to certain places, seeing friends or doing certain things because of your worries? Do your worries keep you awake at night? If you’ve answered yes, you may be suffering from anxiety.
Anxiety is a normal and necessary part of life. Anxiety is your brain’s way of telling you about danger. It is anxiety which helps you jump out of the way if a car is speeding towards you. But if it gets out of hand, anxiety can get in the way of your getting on with life and can become a real problem. If this is the case for you, treatment may be a helpful way for you to get your anxiety under control.
Anxiety is a normal part of life. Some people may feel uneasy if moving to a new place and some may get overly anxious in certain situations. There are lots of reasons for this. One main reason is after a stressful thing which has happened in your life. So, if you are involved in a car crash, it’s quite likely that you will be more worried than other people around cars and driving.
Being anxious also probably runs in families. If your parents suffer from anxiety then you are more likely to be anxious too. This is probably partly due to genetics, and partly because of how things are when you’re growing up.
Even though people don’t talk about it much, anxiety is one of the most common mental health problems. About 1 in 4 people will have an anxiety problem at some time in their life.
If you have an anxiety problem it’s hard for other people to understand why something that doesn’t worry them, like being in a crowd of people, can be so scary for you. This can make you feel separated and lonely, as may become worse and worse.
The good news is there are lots of excellent treatments available for anxiety. These include taking therapies (疗法) and drugs.
【小题1】Which of the following statements is true about anxiety?
A.With anxiety you are far away from traffic accidents. |
B.It’s abnormal for people to get too anxious after a stressful thing. |
C.Almost everybody has a certain degree of anxiety in certain situations. |
D.When you feel stressed out, scared or worried, you are surely suffering from anxiety. |
A.Illness. | B.Experience. | C.Genetics. | D.Environment. |
A.Anxiety is the most common mental health problem. |
B.Those suffering from anxiety need others’ understanding badly. |
C.About a quarter of the population are suffering from anxiety now. |
D.Once you suffer from anxiety, you’d better seek for medical treatment. |
A.what is about anxiety | B.what causes anxiety |
C.how to handle anxiety | D.when anxiety becomes serious |
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Women who own cats are more likely to have mental health problems and kill themselves because they can be infected by a common parasite that can be caught from cat litter, a study has found.
Researchers found women infected with the Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii) parasite(刚地弓形虫), which is spread through contact with cat waste or eating undercooked meat or unwashed vegetables, are at increased risk of attempting suicide.
The study involved more than 45,000 women in Denmark. About a third of the world’s population is infected with the parasite, which hides in cells in the brain and muscles, often without producing symptoms.
The infection, which is called toxoplasmosis(弓形虫病), has been linked to mental illness, such as schizophrenia(精神分裂症), and changes in behavior.
The study’s senior author Doctor Teodor Postolache, an associate professor of psychiatry(精神病学) at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in the United States, said, “We can’t say with certainty that T. gondii caused the women to try to kill themselves, but we did find a predictive association between the infection and suicide attempts later in life that deserves additional studies.”
Doctor Albert Reece, vice president of medical affairs at the University of Maryland, said, “T. gondii infection is a major public health problem around the world, and many people don’t realize they’re infected.
“Dr Postolache is a leading expert on suicide neuroimmunology(神经免疫学). Suicide is a critically important mental health issue. About one million people commit suicide and another 10 million attempt suicide worldwide each year. We hope that this type of research will one day help us find ways to save many lives that now end too early in suicide.”
Dr. Postolache’s research team at the University of Maryland was the first to report a connection between T. gondii and suicidal behavior in 2009. He is cooperating with researchers in Denmark, Germany and Sweden to confirm and investigate the way leading to this association.
The T. gondii parasite thrives in the intestines of cats, and it is spread through their waste. All warm-blooded animals can become infected through contact with it. Humans can become infected by changing their infected cats’ litter boxes, eating unwashed vegetables, drinking water from a polluted source, or by eating undercooked or raw meat.
Not washing kitchen knives after preparing raw meat before handling another food item also can lead to infection. Pregnant women can pass the parasite directly to their unborn babies and are advised not to change cat litter boxes to avoid possible infection.
Babies don’t produce antibodies to T. gondii for three months after they are born, so the antibodies present in their blood represented infection in the mothers. The scientists studied Danish health patients to determine if any of these women later attempted suicide, including cases of violent suicide attempts which may have involved guns, sharp instruments and jumping from high places.
The study found that women infected with T. gondii were one and a half times more likely to attempt suicide compared to those who were not infected, and the risk seemed to rise with increasing levels of the T. gondii antibodies.
Dr Postolache noted limitations to the study, such as the inability to determine the cause of the suicidal behavior.
The findings were published online in the Archives of General Psychiatry.
【小题1】The objects of the research are women from _____.
A.Demark | B.the USA | C.Germany | D.Sweden |
A.to eat unwashed vegetables or undercooked meat |
B.to clean a place where a cat once lived for a time |
C.to pass the infection to her unborn baby during a woman’s pregnancy |
D.to reuse kitchen tools which have been used to cut raw meat |
A.Having a high fever. | B.Doing deliberate self-harm. |
C.Keeping a depressed mood. | D.Becoming bad tempered. |
A.Women have a higher risk to be infected by the parasite than men. |
B.The result of the research may help the scientists to find ways to stop suicide in advance. |
C.The scientists will continue their research into the possible connection. |
D.The risk of being infected seems to rise with the decreasing levels of the antibodies. |
A.Why are women more likely to commit suicide? |
B.Women should keep away from cats. |
C.Ways found to deal with women’s mental problems. |
D.Are women who own cats at a suicide risk? |
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