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Stress is an inevitable part of a busy and modern life. Time and time again, we see people feeling overwhelmed because of stress. But after years of being dosed up by doctors and seeking solutions on the self-help shelves, can most common complaints be cured through your next holiday? The festival doctor will see you now.
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Those who find themselves easily distracted(分散注意力)at work may be intellectually(智力上地)superior to their colleagues, according to research. Intelligent workers may have difficulty concentrating due to the vast number of clever ideas popping into their gifted brains. Bostjan Ljubic, vice president of Steelcase, a workplace solutions company that analyzed the findings of neuroscientists(神经学家) and cognitive((认知的) researchers, said: “Employers are always on the lookout for the brightest people available, however the difficulty to withstand multiple tasks and distractions in the office affects smart people in the same way as everyone else, if not more.” The smartest individuals may find it more difficult to decide which ideas to prioritize(区分优先次序) with distraction leading to feeling of inability to deal with the work as a whole. The smartest brains can finally fall short of their own expected potential, as well as failing to live up to their employer's hopes.” Nearly half of more than 10,000 workers surveyed in 17 countries, said they struggled to concentrate in the office, according to a health study by Steelcase. Increased access to technology has been considered as a possible reason for this lack of focus. Research from GlobalWebIndex says the average time spent on mobile devices has increased by 200 percent since 2012, while the average smartphone user in the UK checks their phone 221 times every day and the average office worker checks their email around 30 times an hour. The University of California suggests that the average office worker is interrupted or distracted every three minutes. Mr Ljubic said, “The ways in which we work are changing more rapidly than ever before and the brain is being subjected to stressed and distractions which can lead to overload and statistics show that distractions in the workplace are on the rise.” 【小题1】The purpose of the text is to tell readers ___________. A. many employers are looking for clever workers B. office workers spend more time on cell phones C. intelligent workers are more easily distracted D. distractions in the workplace are on the rise 【小题2】Intelligent workers cannot concentrate easily probably because _________. A. they should be careful about their work B. they are coming up with lots of great ideas C. they must keep an eye on their colleagues D. they are afraid they can’t do their work well 【小题3】According to Bostjan Ljubic, the brightest people ___________. A. can’t gain satisfaction in their job B. always fail to find a well-paid job C. can’t necessarily work better than others D. can more easily their employers’ needs 【小题4】Which of the following is true according to the last paragraph? A. Distractions can damage office workers’ brain B. Office workers are trying to get rid of distractions C. Distractions lead to worker’s stress and dissatisfaction D. Distractions in workplaces will become more serious |
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The Bike Experience is a charity that teaches and advises motorcyclists who have been disabled how they can ride again, through the provision of an adapted and modified motorcycle, which will allow them to ride in a safe environment using a logical step-by-step process. The Bike Experience was formed in April 2011, as there was no project in existence that taught disabled motorcyclists how to ride. Over a period of five years, the initial idea has become a registered charity. Over 75 disabled motorcyclists have learned to ride again and the concept has started to influence the motorsport world. In March, 2003, Talan Skeels-Piggins, the founder of the charity, was knocked off his motorcycle and thrown under the path of the oncoming traffic. The accident left him paralyzed(瘫痪的)from the chest down and he thought he would never ride a motorcycle again. Eight years later, Talan was back riding a motorbike on UK track days and felt the importance of teaching others how to do the same. Talan says, “When I am riding, I do not feel disabled. I feel free from my wheelchair, and I enjoy the sense of excitement and independence just as I used to. Getting to this point has been a struggle, but it has been worth it. I wanted to help other disabled motorcyclists have the fantastic feeling of being back on a bike, without the falls and setbacks I suffered, so The Bike Experience Charity was established. In addition to getting riders back on two wheels? The Bike Experience charity aims to: ●Help the individuals who take part develop a positive attitude. Increase each client’s self-confidence and self-belief so that they can look forward to the rest if their life with re-focused energy, motivation and inspiration. ●Advise participants how to buy their own bike, adapt it and ride independently and safely. ●Improve the participant’s physical health, balance, co-ordination, strength and stamina(耐力). ●Bring together able-bodied and disabled people so that boundaries are broken down and myths of disability are deconstructed ●Evolve attitudes in the motorcycling world so that disabled motorcycle riding motorcycles can be considered possible, feasible and acceptable. 【小题1】The Bike Experience Charity __________. A. has been raising money for the disabled B. has helped more than 750 disabled people C. provides special motorcycles for the disabled D. establishes new rules for the motorsport world 【小题2】As the founder of the charity, Talan____________. A. has been free from a wheelchair B. was once knocked down by a motorcycle C. spent eight years establishing the charity D. was unable to walk after the accident 【小题3】The charity’s aims suggest the charity _________. A. constructs the myths of disability B. helps disabled people make a living C. places importance on physical health D. makes the impossible seem possible 【小题4】What is the purpose of the text? A. To introduce The Bike Experience Charity B. To advise the disabled to ride motorcycles C. To encourage the disabled to live independently D. To tell us a successful story of a disabled person |
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At home, ordering food from a menu is a normal, everyday routine. I don’t even give it a second thought. In China, it’s a whole other story! Here, ordering is a fun game of trial and error, and the adventure begins before the food is even served! Many restaurants in central Beijing advertise “English language menus”, but the translations can just add to the confusion. Although accompanying pictures can be a helpful relief, the translations often make the whole experience even more amusing. During my first few weeks in China I tried some delicious dishes with off-the-wall names. As an experiment, my friends and I would order things like “students addicted to chicken gristle (软骨)” and “red burned lion head”. It was always fun to see what landed on our table. Eventually we learned that “lion head” was actually pork, and “students” are “addicted” to diced chicken with green pepper. Recently, I came across a busy restaurant down a narrow side street in a Beijing hutong. It was lunchtime and the small room was packed with people sitting on small stools eating noodles. I was hungry and cold, and the steaming bowls looked irresistible! I sat myself down and called out for a “caidan!” In response, the waitress pointed to a wall at the back of the restaurant. The wall was full of Chinese characters describing numerous dishes. There was only one sentence in English: “crossing over the bridge noodles”. I had never heard of the dish and had no idea what it would taste like. I took a gamble and ordered one bowl of “crossing over the bridge noodles”. A few minutes later the waitress carried over a heavy bowl full of broth (肉汤) and I quickly dug in. It was the best bowl of noodles I had ever tasted! I have been back again and again and each time I point at the one English sentence “crossing over the bridge noodles”. I always enter a restaurant in China feeling excited and a little nervous. Who knows what the next ordering adventure will show? 【小题1】How does the writer find the English-language menus in many of Beijing’s restaurants? A. Easy to understand. B. Confusing but amusing. C. Boring and annoying. D. Accurate and helpful. 【小题2】The underlined word “gamble” in the last paragraph probably means ______. A. taste B. look C. step D. risk 【小题3】The passage deals with ______. A. the author’s favorite Chinese dishes B. comparison between Western food and Chinese food C. the fun the author had ordering food in China’s restaurant D. the correct way to translate the names of Chinese dishes into English 【小题4】The passage is developed mainly in the form of _____________. A. examples and statements B. causes and effects C. comparison and conclusion D. time and description |
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National Symbols When many people in the west think of China, the animal that they think of is the dragon. 【小题1】Many popular legends tell of how dragons killed brave knights and ate beautiful maidens. For Chinese people, however, the dragon is not an evil monster. 【小题2】The dragon’s main task is to create harmony and bring rain. Dragons are celebrated in art and architecture, and of course the dragon dance is a very popular ritual. Millions of Chinese have the word “long”, meaning dragon, as part of their name. 【小题3】Wales, one of the four countries in the UK, has a red dragon proudly displayed on its flag. The only other country in the world with a dragon on its flag is Bhutan, the tiny country, between China and India. Almost all countries in the world have an animal symbol represent the country, and it is particularly obvious during sports. The English see lions as brave, proud animals and the England football teams have three lions on the front of their football shirts. 【小题4】 The national rugby team is more commonly known as the Wallabies, a kind of small kangaroo. All countries are proud of their symbols, which they feel reflect national characteristics. Recently, a professor claimed that using the dragon as a national symbol could make western countries have a negative view of China. 【小题5】As Chinese culture attains its worldwide popularity, people in the west will no doubt want China to keep the dragon too. A. Australia is famous for kangaroos, of course. B. There are many other countries to use animal symbols. C. China isn’t the only country to have the dragon as its symbol. D. It’s a cultural and spiritual symbol for prosperity and good luck. E. For them, the dragon is an aggressive monster that breathes fire. F. The kangaroo is not only loved, but highly respected in Australia. G. But in an Internet survey, 90% of Chinese people wanted to keep the dragon. |
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A young man applied for a job as a telegraph (电报) operator. He answered a(n)_______in the newspaper and went to the telegraph office to attend an interview. _______he knew much about this field and was qualified in every other way, seven other applicants were also waiting in the ________office filled with noise. He saw officers coming and going and heard a(n)_______clacking(发出咔哒声) in the background. He also noticed a sign on the receptionist’s counter,_______applicants to fill out a form and wait to be called to an inner office for an interview. He filled out a form and sat down. After_________seemed to be a few minutes, the young man stood up, _______the room to the door of the inner office, and walked right in. _________, the other applicants wondered what was going on. They_______among themselves why they hadn’t been called to be interviewed yet and thought the man would likely be________for not following instructions. Within a few minutes, however, the young man ________ from the inner office. Then the interviewer stepped out and ________ to the other applicants, “Thank you very much for coming, but the ________has just been filled.” They were all________and one man spoke up, “Wait a minute. We’ve been waiting longer than he and we never even got a ________ to be interviewed.” The employer responded, “________you’ve been sitting here; the telegraph has been ticking out the following instruction: If you understand this, then come right in. The job is yours. It was the young man ________you that heard and understood it.” This man conveyed a valuable________that most people miss: Wherever you are, be there. Be there physically; be there emotionally; be there mentally; be there________. When you’re completely ________, you’ll make the most of every minute. And minutes lived fully add up to a life lived magnificently. 【小题1】A. examination B. question C. request D. advertisement 【小题2】A. If B. When C. While D. Since 【小题3】A. comfortable B. busy C. temporary D. awkward 【小题4】A. clock B. bell C. telegraph D. officer 【小题5】A. instructing B. urging C. appointing D. challenging 【小题6】A. which B. what C. that D. it 【小题7】A. got round B. glanced at C. observed D. crossed 【小题8】A. Gradually B. Eventually C. Naturally D. Similarly 【小题9】A. quarreled B. whispered C. complained D. accused 【小题10】A. blamed B. rejected C. squeezed out D. left out 【小题11】A. showed off B. showed around C. turned down D. turned up 【小题12】A. shouted B. claimed C. announced D. approached 【小题13】A. position B. form C. course D. blank 【小题14】A. embarrassed B. amazed C. concerned D. confused 【小题15】A. signature B. signal C. standard D. symptom 【小题16】A. At times B. All the time C. Ahead of time D. At one time 【小题17】A. or rather B. rather than C. more than D. other than 【小题18】A. honor B. motto C. faith D. message 【小题19】A. curiously B. hopefully C. attentively D. frequently 【小题20】A. present B. occupied C. accustomed D. available |
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Wolf Warrior II is such a hit that it has put China in the【小题1】(globe) spotlight. Since its first official release, the film【小题2】(receive) praise for its patriotic plot, action sequences, special visual effects and the cast’s performances. It’s also the first film to taste success both in terms of box office earnings 【小题3】promoting Chinese values. The film focuses on a rescue operation in Africa, 【小题4】(lead) by Leng Feng, played by Wu Jing, the writer and director of the film, which is 【小题5】(loose) based on the true events of the 2011 evacuation(撤离)of Chinese people from Libya, the film describes how the Chinese government aims 【小题6】(protect) overseas Chinese citizens. Just 【小题7】 the message at the end of the film reads: “When you encounter danger in a foreign land, do not give up! Please remember, at your back 【小题8】(stand) a strong motherland.” China’s 【小题9】(rise) military power and its positive role in the world have brought out a bigger sense of pride among young people in China. It is reported 【小题10】China has selected Wolf Warrior Ii as its entry in the best foreign-language film category at next year’s Oscars. |
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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。 I am more than glad to tell you about my trip in Xi’an, a capital city of Shaanxi Province. What impresses me deep are its natural scenery and long history. First, as it is known to the world, Xi’an has a long history and the birthplace of Chinese civilization. Its cultural and historical significance of the area, as well as so many historical sites, help Xi’an enjoy the title of “Natural History Museum”. The Terracotta Warriors, as example, are praised as “the eight wonder of the world”. Second, it is in a favorable georgraphical location surrounding by the Wei River and Qinling. I have also climbed Mount Hua, one of the five most famous mountains in China, what is famous for its breathtaking cliffs and unique characteristics. It is really worthy visiting, and I’m looking forward to your coming. |
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假定你是李华，你的美国朋友Ben最近对中国古典文学兴趣浓厚，请你给他写一封电子邮件，并向他推荐一部代表性小说作品――――《西游记》。要点如下： 1.简单介绍小说背景及内容 2.对主要人物之一―――唐僧的看法； 3.欢迎随时探讨读书心得。 注意：1.词数100左右； 2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 3.开头不计入总词数。 提示词汇：中国古典文学Chinese classics 《西游记》Journey to the West 唐僧Priest Tang? 佛经Buddhist scriptures 注意：1. 词数100左右；? 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文流畅。 Dear Ben, I’m glad to know that _______________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua |
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