【推荐1】High levels of chocolate consumption might be associated with a one third reduction in the risk of developing heart disease, suggests a study published online in the British Medical Journal. The findings confirm results of existing studies that generally agree on a potential beneficial link between chocolate consumption and heart health. However, the authors stress that further studies are needed to test whether chocolate actually causes this reduction or if it can be explained by some other unmeasured factor.

The World Health Organization predicts that by 2030, nearly 23 6 million people will die from heart disease. However, lifestyle and dict are key factors in preventing heart disease, says the paper, A number of recent studies have shown that eating chocolate has a positive influence on human health due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. This includes reducing blood pressure and improving insulin sensitivity.

However, the evidence about how eating chocolate affects your heart still remains unclear. So, Dr Oscar Franco and colleagues from the University of Cambridge carried out a large scale review of the existing evidence to evaluate the effects of eating chocolate on cardiovascular(心血管)events like heart attack and stroke.

They analyzed the results of seven studies, involving over 100,000 participants with and without existing heart disease, For each study, they compared the group with the highest chocolate consumption against the group with the lowest consumption.

Five studies reported a beneficial link between higher levels of chocolate consumption and the risk of cardiovascular events. They found that the “highest levels of chocolate consumption were associated with a 37% reduction in cardiovascular disease and a 29% reduction in stroke compared with lowest levels.” No significant reduction was found in relation to heart failure.

The authors say the findings need to be interpreted with caution, in particular because commercially available chocolate is very calorific (around 500 calories for every 100 grams)and eating too much of it could lead to weight gain, risk of diabetes and heart disease.

However, they conclude that given the health benefits of dating chocolate, initiatives to reduce the current fat and sugar content in most chocolate products should be explored.

1. Which statement is NOT true according to the passage?

A．There used to be studies about the beneficial link between chocolate consumption and heart health.

B．Millions of people will die from heart disease according to the WHO

C．There are still other factors that may reduce the risk of heart disease.

D．There is clear evidence about how eating chocolate affects your heart.

2. What are the possible causes of heart disease ?

A．Eating chocolate

B．Unhealthy diet

C．Exercising regularly

D．Drinking coffee.

3. What’s the authors’ attitude towards the findings?

A．cautious

B．doubtful

C．disapproving

D．negative

4. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?

A．We should eat less chocolate.

B．Chocolate benefits our health.

C．We should consider the fat and sugar problem.

D．Eating chocolate will lead to fat gain naturally.

【推荐2】As the novel coronavirus outbreak interrupts businesses and everyday life for billions around the globe, massive conferences have moved online. The new form creates numerous technical and organizational challenges, but it also offers opportunities-for reaching wider audiences, reducing the carbon footprint of meeting travel and improving diversity. For some meetings, the switch may be lasting.

The scientific community is “ making lemonade out of lemons,” an expert says. “ Scientists are making use of a situation that’s really quite horrible and providing people a way to connect.”

In many ways, virtual conferences offer a better experience, says Altman, associate director of the Stanford Institute for AI. Altman’s institute had planned an inperson conference in April, but COVID-19 forced organizers to change it. They threw together a virtual conference to discuss how AI can help scientists fight the ongoing pandemic (流行病).The event was a great success. The original conference would have drawn a few hundred attendees, but 30,000 people watched the online version.

Altman says the virtual environment allowed hosts to better control the flow of discussion and questions from the audience. By privately messaging one another behind the scenes, they were able to make adjustments (调整).During the audience question period, the hosts didn’t open up the virtual floor for anyone to speak. Instead, they asked the audience to type their questions and screen the most insightful (有深刻见解的)ones.

Scientists acknowledge that virtual conferences can’t completely replace the conference experience. Virtual meetings might lose some of their appeal once stay-at-home requirements loosen. Even so, the success of some scientists further strengthens the society’s march toward virtual meetings.

1. What does the underlined phrase “ making lemonade out of lemons” refer to?

A．Working tirelessly to fight the pandemic.

B．Taking advantage of the difficult situation.

C．Doing research on how to make lemonade.

D．Committing themselves to their conferences.

2. What could prove the virtual conference mentioned in paragraph 3 successful ?

A．A larger audience.

B．Better arrangement.

C．Environmental friendliness.

D．Beating the ongoing pandemic.

3. What does the author intend to do in paragraph 4?

A．Provide some advice for the hosts.

B．Summarize the previous paragraphs.

C．Introduce a new topic for the audience.

D．List some advantages of virtual conferences.

4. In which section of a newspaper does this text probably appear?

A．Business.

B．Opinion.

C．Culture.

D．Travel.

【推荐3】Stressed About Coronavirus? Monitor Your Body Language

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and other health professionals, have maintained that the recent coronavirus can be spread by touching people or surfaces infected by the virus, and then touching your face-particularly your mouth, nose, and eyes, where the virus can gain access to your body. No doubt, fears of this potentially deadly virus is causing people around the world a great deal of stress.     1    

You may have seen clips of health professionals warning about face-touching in press conferences, but then absent-mindedly touching their own faces-even licking a finger to turn a page on their written speeches!     2     Unfortunately, stress can increase the incidence of face-touching behavior.

A common body reaction to stress is self-touching. Some of that might consist of chin or cheek rubbing, which can bring infected fingers dangerously close to the mouth. Of course, there is also nail-biting, which provides the virus with direct access to the mouth.

Research on nonverbal signals of lying has focused on common body language signals connected with stress.     3     Stress from telling a lie has been associated with people touching their noses or faces. It has been suggested that temporary increases in tension or stress-such as when someone is telling a lie-may cause the nose to itch (发痒). This leads to response of scratching or rubbing the nose

Stress may also lead to dry eyes, mainly because the automatic reaction to fear-induced stress is to widen the eyes and blink less frequently, thus drying out our eyes. Our responses can include eye rubbing behavior-opening the way for the virus to enter our bodies.

Don’t get me started talking about greetings.     4     However, greeting behaviors such as touching hands (handshaking), cheek-kissing and hugging all open the door for viral transmission (病毒传播). Moving to more safe forms of greeting -waves, fist-bumps, or even bowing-should become the norm during these troubling times.

    5     We need to become more aware of our nonverbal behavior and go into social situations more mindfully.

A．To sum up, what should we do?

B．Some of these same signals could lead to infection.

C．It is probably because they have been under too much stress.

D．In other words, nonverbal signals of stress might lead to infection.

E．That is why people may touch their noses or faces when telling a lie.

F．In social gatherings people almost automatically extend their hands or hug.

G．What’s worse many of our unconscious reactions to stress can lead to infection.

【推荐1】More and more frequently,classes,training for businesses,and personal development courses are offered online.    1    

Set a daily schedule.    2     Additionally,setting starting and stopping points can make studying seem less frightening.Break down each subject and task into small parts and make a schedule to complete each of these smaller tasks.

Use a specific(特定的）study place.Set aside an area in your home only for study.     3     As a result,they will try to avoid too much noise.Additionally,it is easier for you to focus your attention on studying and avoid distractions(分心). If you find it impossible to study at home without distraction,try to find a good spot at a local library.Libraries are quiet,adequately lit,and free from distractions.

    4     The biggest mistake made by students who want to study online is not using a reliable,fast internet service.This is important to get all the necessary documents,course schedules,and other information throughout the class.

Avoid non-study websites.Don't let temptation(诱惑）to visit social media,check email,and click the latest top ten list turn your attention away from studying.Set a time limit for yourself.Use a timer to track time spent on non-course websites,and limit yourself to five minutes at a time    5    

A．Make sure your internet connection is reliable.

B．It's also important to step away every so often.

C．Studying at the same time every day helps you focus.

D．This lets people know you are studying when you're there.

E．If you're new to online studying,here are some tips for you.

F．If you need a little extra help,there are a number of websites and apps that can help.

G．It's good to take breaks,but make sure you know how long you're pending on breaks.

【推荐3】Shyness is the cause of much unhappiness for a great many people. Shy people are anxious and self-conscious; that is, they are over concerned with their own appearance and actions. Worrisome thoughts are constantly occurring in their minds; what kind of impression am I making? Do they like me? Do I sound stupid? Am I wearing unattractive clothes?

It is obvious that such uncomfortable feelings must affect people unfavorably. A person’s self-concept is reflected in the way he or she behaves and the way a person think about themselves which has a deep effect on all areas of their lives. Shy people, who have low self-esteem（自尊）, are likely to be passive and easily influenced by others. They need faith that they are doing “the right thing”. Shy people are very sensitive to criticism. It makes them feel inferior（自卑）. They also find it difficult to be pleased by praises because they believe they are unworthy of praise. A shy person may respond to a praise with a statement like this one: “You’re just saying that to make me feel good, I know it’s not true.” It is clear that, while self-awareness is a healthy quality, overdoing it is harmful. Can shyness be completely got rid of, or at least reduced? Fortunately, people can overcome shyness with determination. It is important for people to accept their weaknesses as well as their strengths, for example, not fair for them to label themselves inferior because they have to be realistic. Living on the impossible leads to a sense of inadequacy（不适当，不充足）. Each one of us has his or her own characteristics. We are interested in our own personal ways. The better we understand ourselves, the easier it becomes to live up to our chances for a rich and fulfilling life.

1. The first paragraph is mainly about ________.

A．the thoughts of shy people	B．the cause of shyness
C．the effect of shyness on people	D．the questions in the minds of shy people

2. According to the writer, self-awareness is ________.

A．harmful to people	B．a weak point of shy people
C．the cause of unhappiness	D．a good characteristics

3. What is the shy people’s reaction to praise?

A．They are pleased by it	B．They feel it is not true
C．They are very sensitive to it	D．They feel they are worthy of it

4. We can learn from the passage that shyness can ________.

A．block our chances for a successful life

B．help us to live up to our full development

C．enable us to understand ourselves better

D．have nothing to do with lack of self-esteem