PM2.5 refers to fine particles (2.5 micrometres or smaller in diameter ), which are produced by combustion (氧化），including motor vehicles , power plants , forest fires, and some industrial processes .
The WHO tracks air quality ( how much PM 2.5 is in the air ) at 1622 locations in 92 countries -- but all are urban areas , while Pakistan , Egypt and Mongolia are among the most polluted countries according to the report , this only refers to pollution in its cities . Air quality in the Karakoram mountain range or the Gobi Desert will, of course , be fresh .Similarly ,Russia appears to be among the worst performing countries -- but its ranking is based only on air quality in Moscow . Of the 92 countries to feature , Australia has the least polluted urban areas , followed by Brunei and New Zealand. Estonia is Europe’s top performing nation ,followed by Finland and Iceland .The UK just misses out on the top 20, coming 21st. .
London’s annual PM2.5 mean is 12μg/m3. That puts it below the WHO target and behind a lot of world capitals. Of those countries for which the WHO had data ,Madrid , Oslo , Dublin, Montevideo, Helsinki, Ottawa , Washington DC and Canberra perform better than London .Top of the table are Stockholm and Tallinn, with an annual mean of 5μg/m3, followed by Edinburgh ,with 6. London exceeds Paris and Berlin , however ( both 16), and is the same as Lisbon (also 12).
Stockholm was the first city to be crowned European Green Capital in 2010---and it clearly hasn’t rested on its great honors . Since taking the accolade (荣誉），the Swedish capital has continued to keep on with eco-initiatives and has successfully decreased carbon emissions by 25 per cent since the Nineties. The city aims to be fossil-fuel free by 2050 , a target it hopes to achieve by improving public transport ,decreasing waste and increasing biodiversity, among other things . The city also has a strong culture of cycling , which has kept many residents out of cars .
1. What is the WHO air quality report probably about ?| A．PM2.5 in the air. |
| B．Quantity of polluted air. |
| C．PM2.5 in the dust. |
| D．Quantity of combustion air. |
| A．Russia | B．Australia |
| C．Finland | D．New Zealand |
| A．The trees are the most in Stockholm. |
| B．There is no air pollution in Stockholm. |
| C．PM2.5 in Stockholm is the lowest in the world. |
| D．Eco-environment in Stockholm is better protected . |
| A．The definition of PM2.5. |
| B．The findings of air quality study. |
| C．The importance of protecting nature. |
| D．The WHO air quality report in 92 countries. |
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【推荐1】When storms come rolling in across the ocean, they struck coastlines with tremendous force. Luckily, for thousands of miles of tropical coastlines, nature has provided a remarkable form of protection: coral reefs.
These colorful wonders are best known for their diversity of life, their plentiful seafood, and their draw to scuba-diving tourists. But they are also astonishingly durable and firm structures, built by tiny animals with calcium carbonate skeletons (碳酸钙骨架), which provide an important service to the coastlines standing behind them — they can absorb up to 97% of wave energy.
A new study estimates that reefs offer protection to up to 5.3 million people and $109 billion in gross domestic product (GDP) per decade. The maps in the study scientists generated are at a much finer resolution (分辨率) than previous analyses, which allows users to view coral reefs with more details and see where reefs provide the highest degree of protection for people, GDP and infrastructure (基础设施). “This level of detail means we can use this information in practical ways, like in the marine spacial planning we do to inform conservation strategies around the world,” says Dr. Spalding, the co-author of the study. More accurate data on where reefs protect people and infrastructure from destructive waves can help improve decision-making about which reefs to protect.
We have already lost half of the world’s reefs, and scientists predict we could lose up to 90% if actions are not taken to protect them. Effective management strategies are vital to supporting reef health and recovery.
Coral reefs are often selected for conservation based on their ecological significance, which may mean they are located in remote places, away from the more direct effects of human pressures like development and pollution. “We are failing ourselves as well as nature if we don’t also consider protecting the reefs that are located closer to humans,” says Spalding. “These are the reefs that protect us and provide for us in abundance. Let’s look after them.”
1. Which function of coral reefs is mainly discussed in the text?| A．Nurturing diverse living things. | B．Offering plentiful seafood. |
| C．Attracting scuba-diving tourists. | D．Reducing the forces of waves. |
| A．Eco-tourism. | B．Urban planning. |
| C．Reef recovery. | D．Deep-sea exploration. |
| A．Because they protect and provide for humans. |
| B．Because they are more beautiful than remote reefs. |
| C．Because they are of higher ecological significance. |
| D．Because they provide better habitats for marine life. |
| A．Coral Reefs as Coastal Defenders | B．The Secrets of Coral Reefs |
| C．New Ways of Coral Reef Conservation | D．Coastlines behind Coral Reefs |
【推荐2】If we continue at our current production rate, the World Economic Forum predicts that by 2050 there will be more plastic than fish in the ocean. Today, there is a garbage island three times the size of France floating in the Pacific Ocean. However, in her presentation last week, Alexandra Cousteau, a world-renowned environmental advocate, offered a small sign of hope.
Cousteau’s talk, titled “Telling the Story of Our Water Planet: Innovation in Filmmaking and Social Media to Effect Environmental Change”, focused on using innovation and technology to create environmental solutions with a focus on restoration rather than preservation. She described our current approach to conservation as a “zero-sum game” between environmentalists and economists. An endangered species habitat can either be protected or developed; a polluted stream can either be cleaned or left to deteriorate (恶化). Both teams are on the defensive, yet playing a losing game.
In the 1970s, the environmentalist movement focused on conservation efforts. Cousteau said, “It was an effective tool then when plastics were young. But we have lost 50 % of our oceanic ecosystems since 1950. Conservation is no longer enough. “Cousteau urges us to create biological richness for the creatures still living in the sea.
Throughout her speech, Cousteau discussed the challenges facing our oceans and the solutions lying at our fingertips. She explained the power of seaweed farming to sequester (隔离) carbon. She talked of 3 D printing coral reefs rather than painstakingly growing. Most of all, she focused on the youths and our amazing power for driving practical change.
Cousteau said, however, there are challenges in the mission. Ocean conservation has inequalities (不平等) in its approach and implementation. Though the science exists, lawmakers need to employ these solutions efficiently and equitably, which is far easier said than done. Despite these obstacles, Cousteau’s message gave hope.
Modern environmentalism is no longer the work of a few, but the work of many dedicated individuals with a common vision for change. Together, we can regain hope and rebuild our oceans.
1. Why is the World Economic Forum’s prediction mentioned?| A．To share environmental solutions. |
| B．To tell the content of Cousteau’s talk. |
| C．To show the serious result of oceanic garbage. |
| D．To show our current dangerous living condition. |
| A．The failure of protecting the environment. |
| B．People’s awareness of protecting the Earth. |
| C．The success of the environmentalist movement. |
| D．People’s creative solution to protecting the Earth. |
| A．It should be continued. |
| B．It should be prevented now. |
| C．It was useful for biological richness. |
| D．It was good but then had little effect. |
| A．Her goal is difficult to achieve. |
| B．Her focus on the youths’ efforts is wrong. |
| C．She will rebuild the ocean by herself in the future. |
| D．She believes in the present ways to protect the ocean. |
【推荐3】The "30 by 30" campaign to protect 30% of the world's oceans by 2030, supported by more than 70 nations, is known mostly for ambition and few achievements so far. Just 7% of the seas are protected and only 2.7% are highly protected.
Setting aside nearly a third of the oceans, the fishers say, is an idea developing nations in South America and elsewhere can hardly afford. That argument against a large expansion of sea protected areas is heard around the world, and the gap between conservationists and fishers has grown wider as fish population declines and the appetite for seafood grows along with the global population.
Research published recently aims to dramatically change that situation. The study suggests that protecting 30% of the oceans not only could restore biodiversity to ocean habitats, it could also increase the annual global catch by eight million tons about 10% of the catch today. After all, the only way to get more food from the ocean is to protect more. And, as a bonus, it would provide a "cheap, natural solution" to climate change by reducing the amount of seafloor carbon emitted （排放）into the seas by fishing trawlers （拖网渔船）.
In the study, an international team of 26 scientists analyzed the world's unprotected ocean waters to calculate which are threatened by overfishing, habitat destruction, and release of carbon. The team then mapped locations globally where protections would provide the greatest benefits to fish resources, biodiversity and climate.
The findings can be used by nations to address the three related aspects separately or in combination. Fully addressing all three will require that at least 30% of the oceans be protected, but nations can still realize significant protections by focusing on key areas, and global cooperation to strategically locate protected areas can be nearly twice as effective as individual nations working alone.
1. What are the first two paragraphs mainly about?| A．The wide support for the campaign. |
| B．The challenges of protecting the oceans. |
| C．The worldwide efforts to resist illegal fishing. |
| D．The achievements in reducing ocean pollution. |
| A．It keeps sea species stable. |
| B．It improves the global climate. |
| C．It helps to increase fish population. |
| D．It removes carbon from the seafloor. |
| A．To discuss the methods of fishing sustainably. |
| B．To stress the importance of biological balance. |
| C．To appeal for building ocean protected areas globally. |
| D．To introduce the background of the "30 by 30" campaign. |
| A．Environment. | B．Geography. | C．Travel. | D．Economy. |
Walk down the drinks section at the supermarket.Look in the drink cooler in your local convenience store.A new drink is taking up more and more space on the shelves，and that drink is water.Bottled water sales in the US rose to 1.7 billion gallons in 2010 for plastic bottles alone，compared to total sales of only 700 million gallons in 1990. Whereas bottled water was once associated only with the rich and the privileged (特权阶层)，it is now regularly drunk by people at all income levels despite the fact that the price of bottled water can be between 240 and 10,000 times higher per gallon than tap water.What accounts for this surprising increase in demand?
Traditionally，people have drunk bottled water for health reasons.The practice of “taking the waters” originated with the Romans，who believed that a person developed a healthy mind by building a healthy body.Across Europe，drinking or bathing in mineral water has been associated with the power to cure various diseases.Health spas at Evian in France and Pellegrino in Italy began bottling water so that their consumers could continue their treatments at home.The consumers in the 21st century are also concerned about health.However，in America，where the habit of drinking bottled water is relatively new，the concern is often more related to the purity or sterilization (消毒) of the water than to its mineral contents.Americans are often worried about the effects of the chemical pollution and other contaminants on the water supply.Many Americans view bottled water as a safe alternative to tap water.
Further reasons for drinking bottled water are its usefulness as an aid to digestion，as a complement to a good meal in a restaurant，and for taste.City tap water is often treated with chlorine (氯) to guard against harmful microorganisms.Chlorine，as well as metals from pipes and tanks used to distribute and store tap water，can leave behind an unpleasant taste.
1. Which of the following statements is true?
| A．Bottled water was once drunk both by the rich and the poor. |
| B．Bottled water sales have risen，for it’s cheaper than tap water. |
| C．Europeans believed in the power of treatment of mineral water. |
| D．Americans have had the habit of drinking bottled water for long. |
| A．it does good to their health |
| B．it has chlorine to make it taste good |
| C．it contains no mineral pollution at all |
| D．it’s a practice originated with the Romans |
| A．pollutants | B．microorganisms |
| C．chemicals | D．minerals |
| A．How Bottled Water Originated |
| B．“Taking the Waters” Has Been Practiced for Long |
| C．What’s the Safe Alternative to Tap Water |
| D．Why Bottled Water Sales Increase |
【推荐2】Rihanna is paying great attention to creating music that makes her happy. She is already working on new songs and has held "tons of writing camps" to come up with fresh ideas. The "diamonds" hitmaker(演唱者)just wants to have fun on her next project.
In a recent interview with The Associated Press, Rihanna revealed(透露)new details about the kind of music she plans to record for her upcoming album, named "R9." The Barbados beauty last released her album(发行专辑)"Anti" in 2016. Rihanna wants to "reimagine" her next album as her past projects have all "been so structured before."
Rihanna is working on questions like: "What do I feel personally? What do I want to put out, and as an artist, how do I want to play it with my art? How do I want to explain that?" The Grammy-award winner said she would rather pay great attention to what kind of music brings her joy rather than strictly sticking to a specific type. Rihanna said that you do pop, you did this type, you do that, you do radio, but now it's just like what makes her happy.
She just wants to have fun with music. Everything is so heavy. The world that we live in is full of a lot of pains. It's tough every single day. And with the music, she's using that as her way of relieving her feelings.
Rihanna noted that the ongoing coronavirus pandemic(新冠肺炎大流行)has added difficulties to her music career. She said she wanted to go on tour but she couldn't, so she was stuck with music that she loves, and now she was trying to work out how she could even create visuals(外观改装)to that. That was a challenge as well. But she loves challenges so she is going to get it done.
In July, Rihhana made her fans believe that they won't be "disappointed" when her new music is released.
1. What's Rihanna's new fresh idea?| A．Singing some folk songs. |
| B．Releasing some popular songs. |
| C．Creating music that makes her happy. |
| D．Working on songs that are like "diamonds". |
| A．She released her album "R9." | B．She released her album "Anti". |
| C．She held "tons of writing camps" | D．She received an interview. |
| A．Rihanna is sticking to her ideal. | B．Rihanna is a singer full of curiosity. |
| C．Rihanna is a excellent dancer. | D．Rihanna is confused about her career. |
| A．Kind-hearted. | B．Helpful. |
| C．Positive. | D．Generous. |
【推荐3】In Northwestern Italy, rice farms are employing bats. Bats are the foremost known predators of insects that are active at night, including several pests that can be found in rice fields. “The idea is that what is needed to achieve stainable food production is what we already have, but has been ignored for a decade,” says Laura Garzoli, 2017 winner of BCFN Young Earth Solutions.
“It has been predicted that, globally 50 percent of pest species have become pests because chemicals killed their natural predators. There is no sustainability in the long term if there are no conservation efforts,” says Garzoli.
Since 2017, Garzoli, along with colleagues from the National Research Council has fixed 60 artificial bat habitats in three rice fields in Northwestern Italy. Now, they are collecting bats’ waste to analyze their diets at these sites and to gain insight into the insects living in these areas.
“In Italy, there are 34 bat species, each feeding on a variety of insects 一each bat species has its preferred insect snack,” says Garzoli. Bats can eat up to one-third of their body weight each night, which means they can consume thousands of insects per night. They are also flying hunters — they can prey on new non-native pest species.
Garzoli is committed to developing an awareness of the importance of bats in the ecosystem. “Their usefulness has been acknowledged in several countries 一 not only do they contribute to protecting crops, but they are important pollinators (传粉者). Bats still get bad press in the news, in particular concerning the spreading of virus diseases,” says Garzoli to Food Tank. She explains, “Many bat species are nowadays facing the risk of extinction.”
Garzoli is also drafting a best practice guide for farmers outlining targeted habitat management techniques for sustainable production.
1. Why do some species become pests according to Garzoli?| A．Ineffective agricultural methods are widely used. |
| B．Their habitats are disappearing. |
| C．The evolution of these species. |
| D．Their natural enemies die off. |
| A．The variety of bats’ diets. |
| B．The threat of bats’ insect snacks. |
| C．Bats’ ability to manage insects. |
| D．The potential risk of increasing foreign pests. |
| A．People’s misunderstanding of them. |
| B．An increase in unknown diseases. |
| C．The introduction of new insects. |
| D．Their poor adaptability to artificial homes. |
| A．Health and Lifestyle. | B．Art and Design. |
| C．Nature and Ecology. | D．Sports and Entertainment. |
【推荐1】Group exercise is one of the most effective ways to improve physical fitness and sustain (保持) a healthy lifestyle. Group exercise is challenging, yet fun! Of course everyone knows that exercise is good for the body. However, studies have shown that when exercise is performed in groups, it’s not only great for improving physical health but for psychological health. It’s an opportunity to be social and improve your strength. Additionally, group exercise creates a community feel and the shared common goal inspire people to work hard.
Another beneficial aspect of group exercise is the informational support people receive from the instructor. Many people fear the gym because they feel lost and don’t want to embarrass themselves. If you feel that way, then group training is an even better option for you. It’s a great opportunity to learn more about fitness through the clear instruction of a fitness instructor. If you’re tired of wandering around the gym wasting time and becoming bored, you can attend an upbeat group fitness class that will keep your workout on track. Don’t let fitness frighten you!
If you’re serious about wanting to live a healthy lifestyle, it’s extremely important to surround yourself with people who’ll provide you with the proper emotional support. Surround yourself with people who encourage and understand you! Make fitness even more fun by trying something new or any group fitness class with a friend. Plan to go for a jog together. Then try a fun healthy restaurant or fresh juice bar! Fitness can be both fun and social!
Surrounding yourself with people who’ll provide you with respect support can be very beneficial while working towards reaching health and fitness goals. First, decide to do it for yourself and work towards staying positive. Then make sure the people you surround yourself with are supportive.
1. Why is group exercise more beneficial according to Paragraph 1?| A．It can help set practical goals. |
| B．It can improve physical fitness. |
| C．It can reduce stress and anxiety. |
| D．It can create a sense of belonging. |
| A．Peaceful. | B．Boring. | C．Cheerful. | D．Annoying. |
| A．Support from friends matters. |
| B．Doing sports alone is harmful. |
| C．We should often eat out with friends. |
| D．Jogging is the most beneficial sport. |
| A．Ways to do group exercise |
| B．Group exercise, better health |
| C．Without friends, without health |
| D．Benefits of doing exercise |
Ebola is both rare and very deadly. Since the first outbreak in 1976, Ebola viruses have infected thousands of people and killed roughly killed 60 percent of them. Symptoms can come on quickly and kill fast.
The current outbreak started in Guinea sometime in late 2013 or early 2014. It has since spread to Sierra Leone and Liberia, including some capital cities. And one infected patient traveled on a plane to Nigeria, where he spread the disease to several others and then died. Cases have also popped up in various other countries throughout the world, including in Dallas and New York City in the United States.
The Ebola virus has now hit many countries, including Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Nigeria, Senegal, and the United States. The virus, which starts off with flu-like symptoms and sometimes ends with bleeding, has infected about 6,500 people and killed more than 3,000 since this winter, according to the World Health Organization on September 30, 2014.
There are some social and political factors contributing to the current disaster. Because this is the first major Ebola outbreak in West Africa, many of the region’s health workers didn’t have experience or training in how to protect themselves or care for patients with this disease.
Journalist David Quammen put it well in a recent New York Times article, “Ebola is more dangerous to humans than perhaps any known virus on Earth, except rabies(狂犬病) and HIV. And it does its damage much faster than either.”
Hopefully, researchers are working to find drugs, including a recent $50 million push at the National Institutes of Health. And scientists are working on vaccines(疫苗), including looking into ones that might be able to help wild chimpanzees, which are also susceptible to the disease. The first human Ebola vaccine trial is scheduled to start in the spring of 2015.
1. According to the passage, which of the following about Ebola is true?
| A．The Ebola outbreak now is the biggest one in history. |
| B．Ebola breaks out quickly but it is under control now. |
| C．Ebola is deadly and common so it kills a lot of people. |
| D．Ebola killed about 60 thousand people quickly in 1976. |
| A．a flying bird | B．an infected passenger |
| C．hot African weather | D．a health organization |
| A．it will be a huge waste when researchers spend lots of money finding a cure |
| B．the vaccines can be effective to wild chimpanzees but not to the humans |
| C．there will be an optimistic future in which we can defeat the disease |
| D．we can use the vaccine to cure the patients completely in 2015’s spring |
| A．Ebola ---- The African Local Disaster |
| B．Ebola ---- The Newly-Found Disease |
| C．Ebola ---- A More Effective Vaccine |
| D．Ebola ---- The Deadly Virus Outbreak |
【推荐3】Study with Oxford Royale Academy during your Gap Year and prepare for success at university and beyond.
Key Features:
Live and study in Oxford, UK for 10 weeks
Start in September, January or April
Choose your course from a broad range of options
Enjoy academic tutorials (指导课) and independent research
Take part in debating sessions and academic tips
Attend public events at nearby universities
Make new international friends
Course Summary
Students leaving school increasingly welcome some time to decide on their next steps before starting university or entering the workplace. They may choose to take up to a year off to travel, volunteer and explore new horizons. This is also known as a gap year. Those experiences undoubtedly provide valuable opportunities to acquire life skis. However, universes and employers also appreciate evidence of constructive academic development during a gap year. Our 10-wek Gap Year Programmed enables students to achieve both. Our academic focus strengthens their profile (简历) for future university applications or career.
Additional Arrangements
Volunteering
Community Service
Supplementary Study
Expert advice on applying to universities, including support with entrance exams.
Support with the ELTS test-an exam which many international students take ahead of further education.
Careers Guidance
Advice on which career to choose based on your skill set and personality.
Dates
Academic Year 2018-2019
9th September —16th November 2018 (Winter Term)
6th January—15th March 2019 (Spring Term) 24th March-3lst May 2019 (Summer Term)
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Programme | Fees per Term |
Gap Year Programme | £13,995 (includes accommodation, breakfast and dinner, welcome pack, textbooks and resources, excursions, graduation certificate and bound copy of extended project) |
Equipment Supplement | £1,000 (only applicable to the Future Filmmakers courses to cover costs for the necessary equipment) |
Supplementary Study (Optional) | £l,500 per option |
1. What’s the goal of the Gap Year Programme?
| A．To assist students to study for IELTS. |
| B．To let students experience a different culture. |
| C．To provide students with professional training. |
| D．To get students better prepared for future study or career. |
| A．Receive career guidance. |
| B．Get psychological support. |
| C．Attend lectures at nearby universities. |
| D．Study in Oxford from September to April. |
| A．£13,995. | B．£14,995. |
| C．£16,495. | D．£11,495 |
【推荐1】An experiment which saw salad seeds sent into space has given hope for the future of growing food on another planet, according to a recently-published study.
The findings have appeared after two kilograms of seeds spent six months on board the International Space Station(ISS)with British European Space Agency(ESA)astronaut, Tim Peake, as part of his Principia mission.
There, the seeds could have absorbed up to 100 times more radiation(辐射)than on Earth while being influenced by the violent shaking from the stresses of space travel.
When the seeds returned to Earth in 2016,600,000 children from schools across Britain took part in an experiment, supported by the UK Space Agency, to plant them and monitor their growth, comparing it to that of seeds that had remained on Earth.
The results showed that, while the space seeds grew more slowly and were more sensitive to ageing, they were still able to survive.
Peake said, “When humans travel to Mars, they will need to find ways to feed themselves, and this research helps us understand some of the biology of seed storage and germination(发芽) which will be important for future space missions.”
The Royal Horticultural Society(RHS)tasked 8,600 schools and groups across Britain to take part in the controlled study, recording their results as a scientist would.
It was part of a project called Rocket Science, led by the RHS Campaign for School Gardening, in partnership with the UK Space Agency.
RHS manager Alana Cama said, “The Rocket Science experiment opened a window into space biology and allowed young people to be at the forefront of creative research.”
“This research project did more than just inspire; it furthered our understanding of the challenges around growing plants in unusual environments and the possibility of growing food on long-term space missions in the future. Inspiring a new generation of botanists and biologists will remain our goal to enrich everyone’s lives through plants.”
1. The findings of the experiment indicate that| A．salad seeds sent into space turned out a failure |
| B．astronauts successfully grew salad seeds on Mars |
| C．the future of growing plants in space looks bright |
| D．the radiation makes it impossible for plants to survive |
| A．can grow 100 times larger in size | B．provide enough food for astronauts |
| C．stop growing when returning to Earth | D．are more likely to show signs of ageing |
| A．update | B．observe | C．protect | D．improve |
| A．Growing plants in unusual environments is no longer a challenging task. |
| B．A new generation of botanists and biologists takes the lead in the research. |
| C．The project inspires the interests of the young generation in creative fields. |
| D．The exploration of growing food in space is the central mission in the future. |
Depression（沮丧) is a state of mind that most of us experience at some point of time. There are some periods in our life when everything seems difficult. It seems that everything is getting worse and we have no control over our life. Studies have shown that music can be an important mood lifter in such situations. Music also plays a great role in making us feel less nervous or worried. Anxiety(焦虑) can often cause loss of sleep and other illnesses.
Music is often known as an international language. We may not know the language another person is speaking, but most of us respond to music in the same way. Music can often be the best way to connect with someone.
Music is one of the best ways to improve your moods, but this can depend largely on the kind of music you listen to. While happy music can certainly make you feel better, sad music can further lower your spirits. Listening to classical music can often make you feel a lot more powerful, while soft music can be the perfect way to relax at the end of a long way. If you want to use music to change the way how you are feeling, you need to understand the role of it, learn to recognize the kind of music that lifts your mood and helps you feel better. Once you realize the kind of music you can use, you can use it to change the way you feel. The right kind of music can be the perfect way to help us feel happier.
1. The passage is mainly about __________.
| A．what meanings music has |
| B．how we control our moods |
| C．how music affects our moods |
| D．what kind of music we listen to |
| A．welcome the customers |
| B．make customers feel good |
| C．make customers dance |
| D．make customers feel powerful |
| A．most of us suffer depression all the time |
| B．most of us respond to music in different ways |
| C．music can be a good way to connect with others |
| D．any kind of music will help us improve our moods |
| A．Soft music. | B．Classical music. |
| C．Sad music. | D．Rock music. |
【推荐3】When 6-year-old Jack Foley crossed the finish line last month at the Long Beach Kids Triathlon, it was more than an athletic achievement. His completion marked a remarkable recovery from a rare heart condition.
The journey began before Jack was born.
At a routine 20-week examination, doctors told parents-to-be Rob Foley and Lauren Kiefer-Foley of Long Island, New York, that the fetus’ (胎儿的) heart wasn’t properly developing. “The doctor told us, ‘we can’t see the left side of the baby’s heart,’ Kiefer-Foley recalled.” He told us, “you need to get to a cardiologist (心脏病专家) first thing in the morning.”
Further tests would confirm a diagnosis of hypo plastic left heart syndrome, a rare birth fault affecting the heart’s ability to pump blood through the body. Doctors informed the couple about the risks and challenges their child could face. “We were advised by many doctors to terminate our pregnancy because the condition is so severe. They told us that most babies don’t even survive birth, let alone the first surgery,” Kiefer-Foley said.
Nonetheless, the couple decided to give their baby a chance.
After Jack was born at full-term via a scheduled C-section (剖腹产), doctors took him straight to a care unit to administer the level of care he would need before his first open-heart surgery days later. “When the doctor said ‘it’s a boy!’ I didn’t get to see him for hours after that.” Kiefer-Foley said. They would also have to wait until after Jack’s first surgery to hold him for the first time.
With a successful delivery behind them, it was now up to Dr. Emile Bacha, chief of Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital to guide Jack through a series of surgeries to repair the newborn’s heart.
1. Why did the author say “it was more than an athletic achievement” in Paragraph 1?| A．Jack was only six years old. |
| B．The event was too difficult. |
| C．Jack once suffered from severe heart disease. |
| D．Jack didn’t recover from severe heart disease. |
| A．It led to inadequate blood supply. | B．The beat of heart was not heard. |
| C．His intelligence will not develop properly. | D．The right side of the baby’s heart can’t be seen. |
| A．continue | B．stop |
| C．change | D．adjust |
| A．Jack’s journey all over the world. |
| B．The sorrow and despair of Jack’s parents. |
| C．Jack’s major academic achievement. |
| D．Jack’s remarkable recovery from heart disease. |
