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How is it that the United States spends the most money on healthcare, and yet still has the one of the lowest life expectancies（预期寿命）of all developed nations? To find it out, researchers from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health looked at the great influence of healthy habits on life expectancy, using data on a huge number of people over a very long period of time. What is a healthy lifestyle, exactly? 1. Healthy diet, which was calculated and rated based on the reported intake of healthy foods like vegetables, fruits, nuts, whole grains, healthy fats, and omega-3 fatty acids. 2. Healthy physical activity level, which was measured as at least 30 minutes per day of activity 3. Healthy body weight defined as a normal body mass index（BMI）（身体质量指数）which is between 18.5 and 24.9. 4. Smoking, well, there is no healthy amount of smoking. "Healthy" here meant never having smoked. Does a healthy lifestyle make a difference? Absolutely yes. According to this analysis, people who had all the four habits enjoyed impressively longer lives than those who had none: 14 years for women and 12 years for men（if they had these habits at age 50）. Just one healthy habit（and it didn't matter which one）...just one... increased life expectancy by two years in men and women. Not surprisingly, the more healthy habits people had, the longer their life. So what's our（big）problem? As the researchers point out, in the US we tend to spend more on developing fancy drugs and other treatments for diseases, rather than on trying to prevent them. This is a big problem. Experts have suggested that the best way to help people make healthy diet and lifestyle change is through public health efforts and policy changes. 【1】How did researchers study the influence of healthy habits on life expectancy? A.By analysing data. B.By raising questions. C.By exchanging information D.By comparing developed countries. 【2】Which person might have a healthy lifestyle according to the passage? A.A translator who exercises 2 hours a week. B.A librarian who smokes, but not heavily. C.A steward who drinks wine every day. D.A shop assistant whose BMI is 19.5. 【3】What is the big problem in the US according to the researchers? A.Changing laws related to lifestyle. B.Reducing money on treating patients. C.Staying focused on drug development. D.Spending much on disease prevention. |
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While coffee is the morning drink for many Americans, many Brits prefer to go for a cup of tea. You won't often see us carrying white cups of coffee across the street during rush hour. Instead, we drink tea at home, a tradition that starts the day properly. In my home and many other homes in the UK, the first person to wake up has to make the cups of tea for the family. Tea has become part of our culture and one of popular stereotypes about British people is that they often have afternoon tea with sandwiches and cakes. In reality, tea is a drink British people can have any time of the day to help them wake up, warm up, or relax. When I first came to China and ordered tea, I was in for a big surprise and was introduced to a whole new world of tea. In the UK, it is common to drink black tea, which is imported from Africa, India, and Sri Lanka. It is very strong and bitter, a taste which British people don't often enjoy, so people often add milk and sugar to create a sweeter, less strong flavor. In China, however, there are wider ranges of tea available and each is enjoyed without adding anything. There is no tea bag, and certainly no milk or sugar, in these beverages（饮料）And people love it. However, for someone who is used to tea being sweet, it takes some time to get used to tea without sugar and milk. While black tea is still the most popular, green tea has been getting more popular in the UK because people are becoming more aware（意识到的）of its health benefits. But the tradition of the tea bag is still going—it's harder for us to have loose tea leaves than to give up sugar and milk when drinking green tea. 【1】What do many British people prefer to do in the morning? A.Drink coffee at home. B.Get up early to make tea. C.Drink tea with sugar and milk. D.Rush to work with a cup of coffee 【2】The underlined word "stereotypes" in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to “_______”. A.fixed ideas B.strong feelings C.deep concerns D.common mistakes 【3】What surprised her when the author first came to China? A.The strong and bitter taste of Chinese tea. B.The varieties of tea and ways of drinking it. C.The fact that few Chinese people drink black tea. D.The fact that no sugar is available in some places. 【4】What can be learned from the last paragraph? A.It's better to drink loose tea leaves. B.More and more people are giving up sugar. C.It's hard to keep the tradition of the tea bag. D.More and more Brits are drinking green tea. |
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Paintings and sculptures can be a feast for the eyes of visitors to art museums, but today their viewing is also an unconventional treatment for people with mental illness. Last month, a group of Canadian doctors started to write a new kind of prescription（处方）,which gives patients free access to the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts（MMFA）. There, they will have a "relaxing, revitalizing experience" looking at the museum's collections, according to MMFA. Nathalie Bondil, the museum's director general, believes that being in contact with culture and arts can help with wellbeing. "In the 21st century, culture will be what physical activity was for health in the 20th century," she said. Each prescription will allow not only the patients but also their families or friends to go with them. In the museum, the visitor can appreciate the artworks, and take part in a wide range of activities including drawing, sewing（缝纫）and making a sculpture with recycled materials. The new treatment is said to be the first of its kind in the world. But there's increasing evidence that the display of visual art, especially art depicting（描绘）nature, can have positive effects on people with depression, anxiety and self-esteem（自尊）problems. In 2017, the UK's All Party Parliamentary Group on Arts, Health and Wellbeing（APPGAHW）also released a report stating that "the time has come to recognise the powerful contribution the arts can make to our health and wellbeing". Is it possible for art to improve overall health? We may not know the answer yet. But one thing is certain, more and more people today are persuaded by the idea that "art is good medicine". 【1】What prescription did the group of Canadian doctors give to mental patients? A.Get conventional treatment. B.Relax by experiencing nature. C.Join in some physical activities. D.Appreciate paintings and sculptures. 【2】What might Nathalie agree with? A.Contacting culture and arts can make people rich. B.Visiting art museums can help keep people healthy. C.Culture will replace physical activities in the 21st century D.Mental patients should go to museums with their families. 【3】What do we know about the new treatment? A.It can help with mental problems. B.Nothing has proved it right so far. C.It was used before by visual artists. D.APPGAHW doubted its value. 【4】What is the best title for the passage? A.Will MMFA be open to patients? B.Is there a new treatment for artists? C.Will fine arts improve mental health? D.Is there a better medicine than art? |
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We take for granted many of the materials used in modern life. However, without major advances in chemistry, many everyday things would not exist. This is why the invention of the periodic table of the elements (元素周期表) was so important. It really opened the door to many future achievements in chemistry and is still very much in use today. Dmitri Mendeleev (1834-1907) of Russia is credited with the invention of the first reliable periodic table. In the middle of the 19th century, only 63 elements had been found. Mendeleev was eager to increase our knowledge of them. He wrote down the atomic mass (原子质量) of each element on cards and reorganised them again and again. After several months, he realized that the physical and chemical characteristics of elements were related to their atomic mass. So he lined them up in order of their atomic mass from light to heavy and then put those with similar characteristics in columns. Mendeleev’s road to science success wasn’t an easy one. He lost his father at a young age and his large family was poor. Luckily, he had a strong-willed mother who made his education her top priority (优先的事). She moved several times so that Mendeleev could go to a good university. After being rejected many times, Mendeleev began his studies in 1850. Unfortunately, this wasn’t the end of his troubles. Mendeleev suffered from a serious illness for many years, during which time he worked from bed. In spite of his misfortunes, Mendeleev was able to make great achievements in science through his determination to succeed in his work. Mendeleev was not only an excellent chemist, but also a pioneer in shipbuilding and even suitcase-making. He found a special material that helped him make excellent suitcases that were highly valued. And he also had a hand in building the world’s first Arctic icebreaker, the Yermak. It played a vital part in the development of modern scientific shipping for trade and war. 【1】Why does the author mention “everyday things” in the first paragraph? A.To show a common mistake. B.To introduce a great chemist C.To give examples of materials. D.To explain the work of inventors. 【2】What major contribution did Mendeleev make to chemistry? A.He studied the characteristics of elements. B.He found 63 elements in the 19th century. C.He made the first reliable periodic table. D.He wrote down each element on cards. 【3】What helped Mendeleev on his road to science success? A.The loss of his father. B.The strong will of his mother. C.His many brothers and sisters D.The rejections by universities. 【4】Which of the following words can best describe Mendeleev? A.Courageous and calm. B.Lucky and strong-willed. C.Cooperative and generous. D.Hardworking and outstanding. |
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Carbon dioxide is released when oil, coal, and other fossil fuels are burned for energy—the energy we use to power our homes, cars, and smartphones. By using less of it, we can limit our own contribution to climate change while also saving money.【1】. Buy energy-efficient appliances Since they were first set in 1987, efficiency standards for dozens of appliances and products have kept 2.3 billion tons of carbon dioxide out of the air. That's about the same amount as the yearly carbon pollution coughed up by nearly 440 million cars. When shopping for refrigerators, washing machines, and other appliances, look for the Energy Star label.【2】. Reduce water waste Saving water reduces carbon pollution, too. That's because it takes a lot of energy to pump, heat, and treat your water.【3】. Turn off the tap while brushing your teeth. And switch to water-efficient equipment. If one out of every 100 American homes did this, about 100 million kilowatt-hours of electricity per year would be saved, avoiding 80,000 tons of global warming pollution. 【4】 Gas-smart cars, such as hybrids and fully electric cars, save fuel and money. And once all cars and light trucks meet 2025's clean car standards, which means averaging 54.5 miles per gallon, they'll be a mainstay. For good reason: Compared with the 2011 standards, Americans will spend $80 billion less at the gas station each year and cut their emissions by half. Before you buy a new set of wheels, compare fuel-economy performance. Rethink planes, trains, and cars Choosing to live in walkable smart-growth cities and towns with quality public transportation leads to less driving, less money spent on fuel, and less pollution in the air. 【5】. Air transport is a major source of climate pollution. If you can take a train instead, do that. A.So take shorter showers B.Drive a fuel-efficient car C.Cut down on your water consumption completely D.It will tell you which are the most efficient E.Change only happens when individuals take action F.Less frequent flying can make a big difference, too G.Here are some effective ways each one of us can make a difference |
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Raluca Corneanu was waiting at a London Underground station to meet friends when she spotted a man lying on the floor. Another________was with him trying to help, but no one else. Without hesitation, she stepped________to help. The 35-year-old had recently learnt________through a British Red Cross course and felt________that she could help. The one man who was trying to help had called a（n）________.So Raluca started to speak________to the man on the floor, asking for his name. The man didn't________, but she could see that he was________, so she moved him onto his________. If he had vomited（呕吐）, it would have come out of his mouth and he wouldn't have________on it. Raluca stayed with the man, talking to and________him. A few moments later, the man________himself. By the time the ambulance arrived, he had opened his eyes and told Raluca his________. The doctors________Raluca for her actions. Raluca's actions seem________—because they were. And simple actions save________. A study performed by the University of Manchester found that up to 59 percent of deaths from injury may have been________had first aid beer carried out before the arrival of the emergency medical services. "I think people often________when they need to do first aid. They worry about what would happen if something went wrong and it was their fault," Raluca said. "But________they should think the other way—if someone needs help and no one does first aid, it's more________that something will go wrong." 【1】A.woman B.station C.friend D.man 【2】A.further B.forward C.downstairs D.sideways 【3】A.first aid B.sign language C.table manners D.nursery rhymes 【4】A.anxious B.cautious C.confident D.shocked 【5】A.taxi B.doctor C.expert D.ambulance 【6】A.loudly B.publicly C.directly D.freely 【7】A.hear B.recover C.respond D.understand 【8】A.bleeding B.breathing C.struggling D.thinking 【9】A.back B.side C.hands D.feet 【10】A.choked B.worked C.depended D.concentrated 【11】A.treating B.defending C.measuring D.comforting 【12】A.came to B.behaved C.talked to D.enjoyed 【13】A.plan B.name C.story D.train 【14】A.blamed B.called C.praised D.excused 【15】A.simple B.typical C.professional D.helpful 【16】A.money B.energy C.lives D.hours 【17】A.missed B.announced C.witnessed D.prevented 【18】A.escape B.hesitate C.regret D.apologize 【19】A.strangely B.secretly C.luckily D.actually 【20】A.unusual B.important C.likely D.scientific |
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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。 Recently， the New Zealand government announced that it would try to get rid of every single mouse in the country by 2050. This isn't just to make the streets a cleaner place; these【1】（mouse）are destroying the country's native species. New Zealand is【2】ancient island that was home to many different species of wildlife long before humans arrived. It's thought that when people first【3】（travel）to the island on ships to live there many hundreds of years ago， they brought the mouse along with【4】（they）by mistake. In a country with few predators（捕食者），【5】（introduce）this species was a disaster. Over 40 types of birds ended up becoming extinct after these pests ate their eggs and disturbed their【6】（nature）habitats. One of the few species of flightless birds that still remain is the kiwi，【7】is native to New Zealand and is a symbol（象征）of the country. It's believed that around 20 of them【8】（kill）by these pests every week. 【9】（drive）crazy by the severe situation， the government will set thousands of traps and even spray（喷洒）poison across some areas using helicopters. Scientists are also working on using a gene-editing tool to find a way to stop the pests【10】reproducing， although some worry this could have unwanted effects. |
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根据所给10个英语单句的意思，从所给的15个词汇中挑选出10个合适的词或短语分别给每个句子填空。
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你校正在组织英语作文比赛。请以"What will life be like in 2050"为题，写一篇短文参赛，内容包括： 1.预想中2050年的生活、工作、学习和交通方式； 2.个人期待。 注意： 1.写作词数应为100左右； 2.短文题目和首句已为你写好。 What Will Life Be Like In 2050 Life in the year 2050 will be greatly changed, _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
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