【推荐1】Apples have always played a significant yet diverse role in history. Today apples continue to astonish in medicine, with headlines reporting that an apple a day really does have health benefits. In 2013, researchers in Oxford suggested that either an apple a day or a statin (a kind of drug) seemed to be equally successful at preventing heart attacks and strokes in people over the age of 50.

EPIC study, one of the biggest studies of its kind, involves half a million people and looks at the effects of eating fruit and vegetables on disease. Participants consuming at least eight portions a day had an astonishing 22% lower risk of heart disease, and risks of some cancers were slightly reduced. However, other cancers were unaffected, and there was no real effect on diabetes.

How might the humble apple be declaring war on heart disease and cancer, two of our biggest killers? The answer might lie in polyphenols (多酚) in apples, which is useful for protecting the fruit from disease and also giving it color and flavor. They have the potential to protect our body by reducing blood stickiness and cholesterol (胆固醇) levels.

Several studies also show a reduction in blood pressure when more fruit and vegetables are eaten. Furthermore, apples contain a fibre called pectin (果胶) which sticks to cholesterol in the body, slowing their absorption. What is clear is that the apple is a complex mix of components, working together for the good of our health.

But can we eat enough apples a day to keep the doctor away? Eating too many may not be a good idea, especially with a risk of lasting exposure to low levels of pesticide. Some people are even allergic to apples, and they can wear away outer layer of tooth. The Department of Health’s advice to consume “5-a-day” (including both fruit and vegetables) might be a realistic starting point.

1. Which of the following do the researchers agree with?

A．An apple a day can successfully cure heart diseases.

B．Eating fruit and vegetables can reduce diabetes greatly.

C．Apples and medicine have similar effect in some cases.

D．Those eating apples have a lower risk of all cancers.

2. Why are polyphenols and pectin mentioned in the text?

A．To make a comparison.	B．To give advice on health.
C．To tell what apples contain.	D．To clarify how apples work.

3. What does the underlined phrase “5-a-day” in the last paragraph refer to?

A．An apple and five vegetables per day.	B．Five apples in different times every day.
C．Two apples and three vegetables every day.	D．Five portions of fruit and vegetables per day.

4. Where is the text probably taken from?

A．A biology textbook.	B．A health magazine.
C．A travel brochure.	D．A nursing report.

【推荐2】Recently some American scientists have given a useful sincere piece of advice to people in industrialized nations that they would be much healthier if they ate more of the same kind of food eaten by humans living more than 10,000 years ago.

The scientists say that the human body has changed very little since humans first appeared on the earth, but the way we live has changed greatly. Our body has not been able to deal with these changes in life style and this has led to new kinds of sicknesses. These new sicknesses were not known in ancient times, so they are called “diseases of civilization”. Many cancers and diseases of the blood system, including heart attacks and strokes (中风) are examples of such diseases.

Scientists noted that people in both the Old Stone Age and the New Stone Age enjoyed very little alcohol (酒精) or tobacco (烟草), probably none. Ancient people also got a great deal of physical exercise, but a change in food is one of the main differences between life in ancient times and that of today.

Stone-age people hunted wild animals for their meat, which had much less fat than domestic or tame ones (家畜). They also ate a lot of fresh wild vegetables and fruits. They didn’t have milk or any other dairy products, and they made very little use of grains. But today, we eat a large amount of these. We eat six times more salt than our remote ancestors (祖先). We eat more sugar. We eat twice as much fat but only one third as much protein (蛋白质) and much less vitamin C.

People today probably do not want to live the way people thousands of years ago did, but scientists say that we would be much healthier if we ate much the same way as remote ancestors did, cutting the amount of fatty, salty and sweet food.

1. According to the passage, people in industrialized nations would be much healthier if they ate___________.

A．more food than humans living 10,000 years ago did.

B．as much food as humans living 10,000 years ago did

C．more kinds of food eaten by people living over 10,000 years ago.

D．more of the same kind of food eaten by people over 10,000 years ago.

2. New kinds of sicknesses have been found because __________.

A．the human body has changed compared with humans who first appeared on the earth.

B．the way we live has changed a little.

C．our body can’t deal with the changes in life style.

D．the way we live today is proper for the human body.

3. What is the main cause that people suffer from a lot of new sicknesses?

A．Ancient people did a great deal of physical exercise.

B．People today have a lot of alcohol.

C．People today have more tobacco.

D．Food today is quite different from that of ancient times.

4. According to some scientists , Stone-age people were much healthier than people today because they ate a lot of _____________.

A．milk and other dairy products.	B．wild animals, fresh wild vegetables and fruits.
C．salt and sugar	D．grain foods

【推荐3】How Smartphone Adds to Your Weight

Using a smartphone at mealtimes can lead to an expanding waistline. Researchers have found that men and women consumed 15% more calories when looking at their phones while eating.     1     The groundbreaking study suggests that staring at a phone screen may distract (分心) dinners from how much food and what they are actually eating.

“It may prevent the correct understanding of the brain over the amount of food ingested,” said researchers who filmed 62 volunteers eating alone.

The volunteers, aged 18 to 28, were divided in to three groups and invited to help themselves to a choice of food — ranging from healthy options to soft drinks and chocolate — until they were satisfied.     2     On average, the volunteers ate 535 calories without the distraction of a smartphone but 591 when using a mobile. Those in the sample who were classed as overweight ate 616 calories while using their phones. When in possession of their mobiles, the volunteers also consumed 10 percent more fatty foods.     3    

“Smartphone use during a meal increased calorie and fat intake,” said Márcio Gilberto Zangeronimoa, a lead author of the study — carried out at the Federal University of Lavras in Brazil and University Medical Center Utrecht in the Netherlands. He added: “Tablets and smartphones have become the main ‘distracters’ during meals, even early in childhood.     4    A distracter prevents the brain correctly understanding the amount of food accepted.”    5     A more detailed analysis can be found in the journal.

A．They also eat more fatty food.

B．They also ate more when reading a magazine.

C．Distracted or hurried eating can add to weight gain.

D．The study is published in Physiology And Behavior.

E．It is important to pay attention to how this may impact food intakes.

F．Hunger isn’t the only thing that influences how much we eat during the day.

G．They were recorded eating with no distractions, using a smartphone or reading a magazine.

【推荐1】When John was growing up, other kids felt sorry for him. His parents always had him weeding the garden, carrying out the garbage and delivering newspapers. But when John reached adulthood, he was better off than his childhood playmates. He had more job satisfaction, a better marriage and was healthier. Most of all, he was happier. Far happier.

These are the findings of a 40-year study that followed the lives of 456 teenage boys from Boston. The study showed that those who had worked as boys enjoyed happier and more productive lives than those who had not. “Boys who worked in the home or community gained competence and came to feel they were worthwhile members of society,” said George Vaillant, the psychologist who made the discovery. “And because they felt good about themselves, others felt good about them.”

Vaillant’s study followed these males in great detail. Interviews were repeated at ages 25, 31 and 47. Under Vaillant, the researchers compared the men’s mental-health scores with their boyhood-activity scores. Points were awarded for part-time jobs, housework, effort in school, and ability to deal with problems.

The link between what the men had done as boys and how they turned out as adults was surprisingly sharp. Those who had done the most boyhood activities were twice as likely to have warm relations with a wide variety of people, five times as likely to be well paid and 16 times less likely to have been unemployed. The researchers also found that IQ and family social and economic class made no real difference in how the boys turned out.

Working at any age is important. Childhood activities help a child develop responsibility, independence, confidence and competence — the underpinnings (基础) of emotional health. They also help him understand that people must cooperate and work toward common goals. The most competent adults are those who know how to do this. Yet work isn’t everything. As Tolstoy once said, “One can live magnificently in this world if one knows how to work and how to love, to work for the person one loves and to love one’s work.”

1. What do Vaillant’s words in Paragraph 2 serve as?

A．A description of personal values and social values.

B．An analysis of how work was related to competence.

C．An example for parents’ expectations of their children.

D．An explanation of why some boys grew into happy men.

2. What does the underlined word “sharp” probably mean in Paragraph 4?

A．Quick to react.

B．Having a thin edge.

C．Clear and definite.

D．Sudden and rapid.

3. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?

A．Competent adults know more about love than work.

B．Emotional health is essential to a wonderful adult life.

C．Love brings more joy to people than work does.

D．Independence is the key to one’s success.

4. What do we know about John?

A．He enjoyed his career and marriage.

B．He had few childhood playmates.

C．He received little love from his family.

D．He was envied by others in his childhood.

【推荐3】Forget wearing your heart on your sleeve. It's your hair that reveals what you're really like.

If you want to show your goal-set side, go for a high ponytail. People with this hairstyle tend to be results-driven and logical, according to Jean Haner, a US expert in face reading who wrote The Wisdom of Your Face. When she first came out as an actress, Li Bingbing's looks were often described as fragile, partly because of her long locks. But now, her polished high ponytail has convinced everyone that she is unstoppable and will go to any lengths to achieve her goals.

Wavy hair is attractive to many. But if you have curly hair and all you want to do is straighten it, this usually means your life is too chaotic and you need to calm down. US singer Taylor Swift is a perfect example of this kind. By making hair straight, she's controlling its intensity and giving herself a sense of calmness, according to Cosmopolitan magazine. She may have decided to enjoy herself for a moment after all the ups and downs in her love life.

Want to have more fun in your life? Curly hair may give you away. For those who have straight hair that is always curled, it can mean they're craving for a more interesting life. The theory is that curly hair is more interesting than straight hair and will lead to more exciting experiences. If you don't believe it, take US singer Beyonce Knowles' case as an example. Her curly hairdo presents a more positive and fun image to the world.

If you have a super short wash-and-go hairstyle, you must be super confident. Miley Cyrus is one of those types. Long gone are the days when she was the lovely Disney star who had long wavy strands. Now she has a super short wash-and-go hairdo that is as rebellious as her personality. As she told E-Online, by keeping her hair short, she is speaking on behalf of girls everywhere, breaking the stereotype of more traditional hairstyles.

1. What can we learn from the text?

A．High ponytail means being more logical.

B．Taylor Swift used to be a lovely Disney star.

C．US singer Beyonce Knowles likes straight hairstyle.

D．Li Bingbing experienced ups and downs in her love life.

2. What's the meaning of the underlined phrase “give you away" in paragraph 4?

A．Attract more fans.	B．Bring more money.
C．Show your inner secret.	D．Stop you enjoying yourself.

3. If you want to show your super confidence, you are advised to have           .

A．a curly hair	B．a straight hair
C．a high ponytail	D．a short wash-and-go hairdo

4. How does the author develop the text?

A．By giving examples.	B．By making assumption.
C．By making comparison.	D．By quoting wise words.

【推荐1】Educators today are more and more often heard to say that computer literacy is absolutely necessary for college students. Many even argue that each incoming freshman should have   his or her own microcomputer. What advantages do computers offer the college students?

Any student who has used a word processor will know one compelling reason to use a computer: to write papers. Although not all students feel comfortable composing on a word processor, most find revising and editing much easier on it. One can alter, insert, or delete just by pressing a few keys, thus eliminating the need to rewrite or re-type. Furthermore, since the revision process is less difficult, students are more likely to revise as often as is necessary to end up with the best paper possible. For these reasons, many freshman English courses require the use of a word processor.

Computers are also useful in the context of language courses, where they are used to drill students in basic skills. Software programs strengthen ESL(English as a Second Language ) instruction, as well as instruction in French, German, Spanish, and other languages. By using these programs on a regular basis, students can improve their skills in a language while proceeding at their own pace.

Science students take advantage of computers in many ways. Using computer graphic capabilities, for example, botany( 植物学） students can represent and analyze different plant growth patterns. Medical students can learn to interpret computerized images of internal body structures. Physics students can complete complex calculations far

more quickly than they could without the use of computer.

Similarly, business and accounting students find that computer spreadsheet programs are all but important to many aspects of their work, while students pursuing careers in graphic arts, marketing, and public relations find that knowledge of computer graphic is important. Education majors learn to develop grading systems using computers, while social science students use computers for analyzing and graphically displacing their research results.

It is no wonder, then, that educators support the purchase and use of microcomputers by students. A useful tool, the computer can help students learn. And that is, after all, the reason for going to college.

1. The word"literacy" (Line 1,Paragraph 1) means _________.

A．the ability to read and write	B．the ability to use
C．literature	D．the knowledge of language

2. According to the author, a word processor can be used to_________.

A．revise papers

B．retype papers

C．reduce the psychological burden of writing papers

D．improve the writing skills of a student

3. According to the author, the reason for students to go to college is _________.

A．to learn something	B．to perfect themselves
C．to improve computer skills	D．to make the best use of computers

4. The main purpose of this passage is to _________.

A．persuade the educators to increase computer use in their own classroom

B．analyze advantages and disadvantages of computer use among college students

C．identify some of the ways that computers benefit college students

D．describe how computers can be used to teach foreign languages

【推荐2】Paris is a museum city. There are hundreds of them, big and small. But, most importantly, they are excellent, some of the best on the planet. From the Louvre to the Musée d’Orsay to the Centre Pompidou, you could spend a lifetime wandering the halls of the city’s great museums. Here are some of the best museums in Paris.

The Louvre

The world’s ultimate museum is also the biggest one and the most visited. The 35,000 art objects on display are all overshadowed by one single painting—Mona Lisa, in the Renaissance era.

Jeu de Paume

Set in the Tuileries Gardens next to the Louvre, Jeu de Paume’s past lives were of a tennis court and then a museum which housed Impressionist art. Today it is Paris’s main photography and video museum. It also occasionally shows art-house films.

Musée d’Orsay

Housed in a former railway station on the Left Bank of the Seine, the museum opened in 1986 and today houses the planet’s largest collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist artworks. If you like 19^th-century natural landscapes with rural lives and tastes, this is the place to take it all in.

Musée du Quai Branly

As Paris’s main home to non-European art, objects, and culture, this Jean Nouvel-designed museum exhibits a collection of 3,500 pieces, many of which were taken from various countries during the vast period of French Colonialism. There are objects from Quebec and Louisiana from the time when the regions were under French control. There are also Indian sculptures, masks from West Africa and other aesthetic delights.

1. Which is the best and most admired exhibit in the Louvre?

A．Mona Lisa.	B．Renaissance.
C．Lady Era.	D．Unknown.

2. Which museum houses Impressionist art nowadays?

A．Jeu de Paume.	B．The Louvre.
C．Musée d’Orsay.	D．Musée du Quai Branly.

3. Musée du Quai Branly is different from the other three in that _________.

A．it houses non-European objects	B．it used to be a tennis court
C．it shows the 19th-century rural scenery	D．it is Paris’s largest museum