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Why do Americans struggle with watching their weight, while the French, who consume（消耗） rich food, continue to stay thin? Now a research by Cornell University suggests how life style and decisions about eating may affect weight. Researchers concluded that the French tend to（往往，倾向于） stop eating when they feel full. However, Americans tend to stop when their plate is empty or their favorite TV show is over. According to Dr. Joseph Mercola, a health expert, the French see eating as an important part of their life style. They enjoy food and therefore spend a fairly long time at the table, while Americans see eating as something to be squeezed（挤出） between the other daily activities. Mercola believes Americans lose the ability to sense when they are actually full. So they keep eating long after the French would have stopped. In addition, he points out that Americans drive to huge supermarkets to buy canned and frozen foods for the week. The French, instead, tend to shop daily, walking to small shops and farmers’ markets where they have a choice of fresh fruits, vegetables, and eggs as well as high-quality meats for each meal. After a visit to the United States, Mireille Guiliano, author of French Women Don’t Get Fat, decided to write about the importance of knowing when to stop rather than suggesting how to avoid food. Today she continues to stay slim and rarely goes to the gym. In spite of（尽管） all these differences, evidence shows that recent life style changes may be affecting French eating habits. Today the rate of obesity — or extreme overweight — among adults is only 6%. However, as American fast food gains acceptance and the young reject（拒绝） older traditions, the obesity rate among French children has reached 17% — and is growing. 【1】In what way are the French different from Americans according to Dr. Joseph Mercola? A. They go shopping at supermarkets more frequently. B. They squeeze eating between the other daily activities. C. They regard eating as a key part of their lifestyles. D. They usually eat too much canned and frozen food. 【2】This text is mainly the relationship between _________. A. Americans and the French B. life style and obesity C. children and adults D. fast food and overweight 【3】The text is mainly developed __________. A. by contrast （对比） B. by space C. by process（变化过程） D. by classification（分类） 【4】Where does this text probably come from? A. A TV interview B. A food advertisement C. A health report D. A book review（书评） |
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People do not like being separated from their mobile phones, even while enjoying a restful holiday at the beach. However, the phone battery (电池) may become exhausted completely. If that happens, they have no choice but to connect the phone to the power supply. But it’s impossible to get the battery charged (充电) at the beach. What’ s worse, the hot sun is shining right overhead, and the water in the bottle is sure to reach a very high temperature. Antoine Sayah, a university student from Lebanon, developed a special beach mat called the Beachill. It looks similar to the ordinary beach mat and will cause back pain as well. However, the device can recharge any mobile phone. It is designed to be water-resistant (防水的) and has a 5-watt solar panel, which provides power continuously. The mat also has the refrigeration equipment that can help keep drinks cool, just like the refrigerator. Antoine Sayah began selling the Beachill on the Internet for $150. He says he has been surprised at the reaction worldwide. “I have got orders for the device from Brazil, Toronto, all over Europe, especially France, America, from all continents.” The Beachill is also gaining popularity in other places, like swimming pools and boats. Some people like the mat because it is lightweight and easy-to-carry. Rita Mathieu bought one of the Beachills. “When I am on the beach, I used to look around for a charger and never managed to find any and the water never stays cool,” she says. “So this kind of beach mat is wonderful and has everything in it, even a pocket where I can put a book. Thanks to it, I can surf the Internet and keep in touch with friends at any time at the beach.” 【1】The opening paragraph is mainly intended to ______. A. show great pity for people at the beach B. attract the readers’ interest in the subject C. provide some key facts about mobile phones D. prove the importance of water in hot weather 【2】What can we learn about the Beachill? A. It is quite unusual in appearance. B. It will stop working in the water. C. It has some function of the refrigerator. D. It functions more effectively than ordinary ones. 【3】Rita Mathieu is mentioned to prove the Beachill’s _______. A. popularity B. convenience C. good quality D. low price 【4】The text is written to _______. A. tell people a new way to get a cold drink B. ask people to stop using phones at the beach C. encourage people to travel around the world D. introduce a beach mat that can charge a phone |
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Several years ago, a television reporter was talking to three of the most important people in America. One was a very rich banker, another owned one of the largest companies in the world and the third owned many buildings in the centre of New York. The reporter was talking to them about being important. “How do we know if someone is really important?” The reporter asked the banker. The banker thought for a few moments and then said, “I think anybody who is invited to the White House to meet the President of the United States is really important.” The reporter then turned to the owner of the very large company. “Do you agree with that?” She asked. The man shook his head, “No. I think the President invites a lot of people to the White House. You’d only be important if while you were visiting the President, there was a telephone call from the President of another country, and the President of the US said he was too busy to answer it.” The reporter then turned to the third man, “Do you think so?” “No, I don’t,” he said. “I don’t think that makes the visitor important. That makes the President important. “ “Then what would make the visitor important?” The reporter and the other two men asked. “Oh, I think if the visitor to the White House was talking to the President and the phone rang, and the President picked up the receiver, listened and then said, “It is for you.” 【1】The story happened in______. A.England B.America C.Japan D.Australia 【2】There are _____in this passage? A.Two men and two women. B.Three men and one woman. C.Three women and one man. D.Four women. 【3】The owner of many buildings thought_____. A.he was important because he owned many buildings in the centre of New York. B.the banker was really important. C.the visitor was really important if he was talking to the President and the President received a telephone call for the visitor. D.the person who worked in the White House was really important. |
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Wolves are important animals in the traditions and stories of most Native American tribes. To Native Americans, wolves often represent bravery. The animals also are signs of strength, loyalty, and success at hunting. Other cultures--such as the ancient Celtic and Nordic peoples-also placed high value on wolves. However, from the wolves in horror films to the wolves in children’s stories, wolves get a bum rap(不公正的惩罚) in both literature and English expressions. To begin with, there is the term lone wolf. The lone wolf isn’t a bad person. But they like to do things on their own. However, the term can mean something less than desirable. Lone wolf makes you think the person doesn’t want to be around people because he or she dislikes them. Now, let’s move on to the home. Parents might criticize their children for wolfing down their food. In other words, the child eats very quickly and without care. And if someone says a child was raised by wolves, that child has bad manners and is behaving like a wild animal. A wolf at the door means someone to whom you owe money is waiting just outside your door. By the way, there are two popular wolf-related expressions that come from Aesop, the ancient Greek storyteller. The first is a wolf in sheep’s clothing. A wolf in sheep’s clothing describes someone who acts and looks nice on the outside but is bad on the inside. Aesop’s other wolf fable also involves a shepherd, but not a hardworking one. He is known as the boy who cried wolf. People who cry wolf are not trusted. People are so familiar with this story, you simply have to say cry wolf for them to know what you mean. 【1】According to the passage, which group of people may think wolves are bad animals? A. The ancient Nordic people B. The ancient Celtic people C. Native Americans D. The English people 【2】Which of the following can describe a person who often acts alone? A. A wild wolf B. A lone wolf C. A wolf at the door D. A wolf in sheep’s clothing 【3】What may you probably mean by saying someone cries wolf? A. The person is selfish B. The person is a liar C. The person is stubborn D. The person is a troublemaker 【4】What is the passage mainly about? A. Stories about wolves B. The research on wolves C. Expressions about wolves D. The cultural differences about wolves |
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Eyesight plays a very important role in our daily life. Every walking moment, the eyes are working to see the world around us. Over forty percent of Americans worry about losing eyesight, but it's easy to include steps into our daily life to ensure healthy eyes. Here are five suggestions for a lifetime of healthy eyesight: Schedule yearly exams. 【1】 Experts advise parents to bring babies 6 to 12 months of age to the doctor for a careful check. The good news is that millions of children now can have yearly eye exams and following treatment, including eyeglasses. Protect against UV rays . Long-term stay in the sun creates risk to your eyes. No matter what the season is, it’s extremely important to wear sunglasses. 【2】 Give your eyes a break. Two-thirds of Americans spend up to seven hours a day using computers or other digital products. 【3】 Experts recommend that people practice the 20/20/20 rule: every 20 minutes, take a 20-second break and look at something 20 feet away. 【4】. As part of a healthy diet, eat more fruits and vegetables each day. Vitamins C and E help protect eyesight and promote eye health. Practice safe wear and care of contact lenses. Many Americans use contact lenses to improve their eyesight. While some follow the medical guidance for wearing contact lenses, many are breaking the rules and putting their eyesight at risk. 【5】 Otherwise: you may have problems such as red eyes, pain in the eyes, or a more serious condition. A.Eat your greens. B.Eye care should begin early in life. C.They can properly protect your eyes. D.Stay in good shape by taking more vitamins. E.Parents usually don’t care about their own eyesight. F.Always follow the doctor’s advice for appropriate wear. G.This frequent eye activity increases the risk for eye tiredness. |
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I was eleven years old when the fire broke out that year. I stood outside in just my underwear while I watched the _____ that I grew up in rapidly burn to the ____. A few minutes earlier I had been ____ asleep in my nice, warm bed when a ____ woke me up. My mum’s bedroom was just next to mine and my brother’s. A fire had broken out there and ____ her. While I stumbled（跌跌撞撞地走）around in the ____ and darkness, she ran from roomto room quickly waking everyone in the house. The house, however, was over 50 years old and made of wood. Before we could do anything the fire ____ it. We all barely _____ outside before the ____ engulfed(吞没) every room. I stood there ____ while the fire destroyed my books, clothes, and toys. I watched ___ while my mum cried and my Dad swore. I ____ what was going to happen to us ___ we had lost all of our things. As I looked around, though, I realized something for the first time: The things that ____ aren’t things. I realized at that moment that we were all alive. ____ that was essential had ____ the fire. We would all be around to love each other for many years to come. And that was all that mattered. I still think of that fire in the ____ that helped me to become who I am today. It showed me for the very first time what is truly ____ in this life. It helped me to learn that the love we ____ is far more important than the things we ____. 【1】A. room B. house C. floor D. yard 【2】A. ground B. field C. ashes D. ruins 【3】A. loud B. quick C. good D. sound 【4】A. call B. scream C. voice D. noise 【5】A. caught B. frightened C. awakened D. denied 【6】A. smoke B. fire C. light D. noise 【7】A. spared B. possessed C. consumed D. found 【8】A. got it B. made it C. put it D. tried it 【9】A. flames B. dust C. silence D. fear 【10】A. nodding B. watching C. trembling D. staring 【11】A. curiously B. bravely C. peacefully D. helplessly 【12】A. wandered B. wondered C. fancied D. amazed 【13】A. now that B. enen if C. as if D. so that 【14】A. rely B. mind C. matter D. value 【15】A. Something B. Everything C. Nothing D. Anything 【16】A. escaped B. saw C. survived D. passed 【17】A. afternoon B. day C. morning D. night 【18】A. basic B. reliable C. useless D. essential 【19】A. share B. protect C. feed D. remember 【20】A. apply B. aim C. support D. possess |
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Breakfast has been called the most important meal of the day. While every meal counts, the facts are on the table: eating in the morning has positive effects on health and on kids' 【1】(able) to learn. What's a nutritious breakfast? A meal 【2】(consist) of foods from at least two of the five food groups is the healthiest， 【3】 the truth is that nosh (小吃) of nearly any food in the morning is better than none, especially when it comes 【4】 kids. It's a good idea to get your child into the habit of eating breakfast before he begins kindergarten. That's 【5】 youngsters who eat breakfast tend to behave better in school. Hunger makes it harder 【6】(keep) your mind focused on learning, no matter what your age. In fact, studies show breakfast skippers are often more badtempered and have shorter attention. When you forget eating in the morning, blood glucose(血糖) drops. Glucose is the fuel cells' need to function, so brain cells become particularly lazy when glucose concentrations are insufficient. Without adequate energy, your minds get gray, blocking concentration and memory. Without 【7】 morning meal, kids are hardpressed to meet 【8】(day) nutrient needs, too. You're 【9】(probable) pressed for time in the morning, and so 【10】(be) your children. |
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假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误。每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 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。 Everyone tends have many problems while gaining knowledge. Therefore, your willingness to deal with these problems will eventually enable you to work it out. What I’d like to share is my approaches to solve the problems. First, you must focus on which you are faced with. There seems to be a lot of attractive things, like computers or game. To stay focused, you can list these things and tell yourself you should touch them after finishing your work. Second, believe to yourself. Though there is no doubt that each of us might make mistakes or come across some touch problems in learning, but it can never be a reason for the loss of confidence. Last, keep modest. Never feel embarrassing to turn to your teachers or classmates. Everyone in your surroundings can be your teacher. |
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现在越来越多的人选择走出国门旅行。但有些人在享受国外旅行时表现出一些不文明行为，这引起了社会的广泛关注。为此，某英文报社正在展开以“文明旅游”为主题的讨论。春节即将来临,很多人已经定好了旅行计划。假定你是李华，请你给报社写一封信，呼吁大家做文明游客。要点如下： 1.尊重当地的风俗习惯; 2.不高声喧哗; 3.其它 注意：1.词数100左右; 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 3.开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。 Dear Editor, I’ve read your discussion on how to behave properly while traveling. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
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