Benefits of playing online games
The past three years during the pandemic highlighted just how important your mental and physical health is. While there are plenty of ways you can improve your health, many of which are common knowledge, but one that you may not have considered is the health benefits of playing online games.
The social benefits
Perhaps the most obvious benefit is the social aspect of online gaming. So many of the games offered today give players the chance to connect with others located around the world.
Enjoy some stress relief
Online gaming is also a way for people to unplug from their everyday lives and enjoy some stress relief. When you’re gaming, you are in that moment, and your brain isn’t thinking about anything else.
Problem solving skills will be needed
Pretty much every online game out there will require problem-solving skills of one type or another. This is a skill that can help you in various areas of your everyday life, so finding a way to build on it is excellent.
Then there is the element of risk, which many online games also feature. Learning how to be a risk-taker, at least a calculated risk-taker, can be a helpful benefit.
By acknowledging the health benefits of online games, you’ll start to see them in a whole new, much more positive light.
| A．Tap into your risk-taking side |
| B．Improve your decision-making ability |
| C．Whether you play against them or team up |
| D．If you become more confident in coping with trouble |
| E．It will train your brain how to weigh up your options |
| F．This is perfect for those who have a hard time shutting off |
| G．It may be hard to believe that gaming provides real and measurable benefits |
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【推荐1】Friends are gifts and treasures. When asked to point out one or two things that are most important to themselves, many put friends ahead of homes, jobs, clothes and cars.
A true friendship carries a long history of experience that determines who we are and keeps us connected. It is a treasure we should protect. Unfortunately, the better friends you are, the more probably you’ll have disagreements. And the result can be what you don’t want — an end to the relationship.
The good news is that most troubled friendships can be mended. First, don’t’ let your pride get in your way. Most of us can forgive each other when differences are brought out in the open. Second, apologize when you’re wrong — even if you’ve been wronged. Over the course of a friendship, even the best people make mistakes. Sometimes, it may be best if the wronged person takes the lead and apologizes. When you apologize, give your friend a chance to admit that he has been wrong. Third, see things from your friend’s point of view. And finally, accept that friendships change as our needs and lifestyle change. Making friends can sometimes seem easy. The hard part is keeping the connections strong during the natural ups and downs that have an effect on all relationships. My suggestion: Consider friendship an honor and a gift, and worth the effort to treasure and nurture.
1. The “wronged person” underlined in the text refers to a person _______.| A．who has been mistaken for another |
| B．who has been blamed unfairly |
| C．who has treated friends badly |
| D．who has admitted his mistakes |
| A．we have much in common |
| B．we know our friends’ mistakes |
| C．we treat our disagreements wisely |
| D．we have known one another for long |
| A．Stick to our own points of view | B．Avoid making mistakes |
| C．Make an apology first | D．Change our lifestyles |
| A．Easy Ways to Make Friends |
| B．Ups and Downs in Friendship |
| C．How to Mend a Troubled Friendship |
| D．How to Take the Lead in Making Friends |
【推荐2】Participating (参与) in Class
Class participation is a valuable part of learning. Many students are unwilling to participate in class.
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● Try to sit close to the front of the class.
● Listen to what the other students say. You can then build on their comments to make your own. Be active when you respond to something another student says. You can disagree, but don’t go into an “attack mode”.
● Don’t be afraid to be wrong.
● Be sure that your questions and comments are closely connected with the class topic.
Don’t waste the time of the teacher and other students by going off way. Don’t take it in person if others disagree with what you say.
| A．Creating a personal connection helps you feel more comfortable about participating in class. |
| B．Be confident that your opinions will be valued by your teacher and other students. |
| C．It’s hard to stay unconcerned when you are near to the teacher. |
| D．Be sure that you are well prepared before coming to class. |
| E．This may be because they are shy or fearful of being judged and criticized (批评). |
| F．Your class should be a good place for giving opinions and taking advice. |
| G．Learning is a change in behavior based on experience. |
【推荐3】Moving into a new home in a new neighborhood is an exciting experience. Of course, you want to make sure that you become an acceptable and valuable part of your neighborhood . the easiest way to accomplish this is to make sure you conduct yourself as a good neighbor should.
Perhaps one of the most important things you can do as a good neighbor is to keep your property(房产) neat, clean, and in good repair.
Second, take the overall appearance of the neighborhood seriously,. When going for a walk. Take a small garbage bag.
| A．In general, keep an eye on their property while they are gone. |
| B．A good neighbor is also one who likes to help out in small ways. |
| C．Being a good neighbor is more or less about considerate behavior. |
| D．Sometimes neighbors may go to the supermarket together to do shopping. |
| E．Should you come across waste paper thrown out of a passing car, pick it up. |
| F．People tend to lake pride in keeping everything in their street fresh and inviting. |
| G．Here are a few tips to help you win over everyone in the neighborhood quickly |
【推荐1】Best Smartphone Games to Put Your Brain to Test
I am a fan of NMORPGs. But sometimes I play brain games. Here are four games for you that will surely put your brain to test.
Real Chess
Chess has been bursting brains for many centuries, and this virtual (虚拟的) change of chess really brings a new taste. It’s not an ordinary game, for it’s a 3D virtual chess that lets you play with users from all around the world. You can chat with opponents, play with AI, get newbie (新手) tips and much more. The animations and 3D structures are really cool as well.
Juice Cubes
Juice Cubes is a light and colorful game full of fruity juice cubes that you need to connect to pop and clear levels. There are multiple types of challenges, power ups, and more than 550 levels to keep you addicted. It might seem easy at the start, but it will burst your brain when you reach higher levels.
WorldBrain 2
WorldBrain 2 is really a fun word game where you need to guess words based on the number of letters provided. Each word puzzle has a theme category, such as food, human body, color or even space. And you can also use hints(暗示) to solve the level when you get stuck. Your vocabulary is sure to be challenged in it.
Puzzlerama
Puzzlerama basically joins some of the top puzzles in one single app, making it a perfect app for puzzle lovers. It lets you play popular puzzle games such as flow, jigsaw, unblock, pipes, tangram and more. There are hundreds of levels available for each puzzle type and things get really tough as you advance. The game interface (界面) is also very colorful, and smooth animations make the game fun to play.
1. In which of the games you are not playing alone, and you can play with a partner?| A．Real Chess. | B．Juice Cubes. |
| C．WorldBrain 2. | D．Puzzierama. |
| A．People who dare face challenges. | B．People who have a smart brain. |
| C．People who have strong power. | D．People who have a large vocabulary. |
| A．It has very colorful interface. |
| B．Animation is used in the app. |
| C．It includes some best puzzle games. |
| D．It is easy at first and get tough as you advance. |
Having familiarized myself with how the game works,I set out in search of my first cache. My trip took me through a series of lively hutong（胡同）,past a number of small temples, and right into the courtyard of a quiet youth hotel.I spent several minutes looking around, but couldn't find anything. Just before l was about to give up,I spotted a colorful object in the crack of a wall. Could it be the hidden cache?
At that moment a group of backpackers amved. According to the game's rules, people who are not in the game must not be allowed to find out about secret caches. So I pretended to make a phone call while waiting for them to leave. When the coast was clear,I grabbed the object. It was the cache! I opened it and pulled out a crumpled（皱的）sheet of paper with several names and celebratory messages written on it.I added my own and replaced the cache in its hiding place, ready for the next geocacher to find.
It may seem like a simple game, but the idea that there are caches hidden all around us is exciting. Once you're hooked, it's easy to set yourself the goal of finding every single cache in a neighborhood or even an entire city. The real treasure, however, is not the cache itself, but the places it takes you to.
Hunting for further caches has since introduced me to places which I didn't even know existed. Some are peaceful parks, while others are forgotten historical sites.A few caches have even been in places I passed regularly without giving them any thought. Now,Ifeel a much closer connection.
1. What was the author's initial attitude to geocaching?
| A．He thought it interesting. |
| B．He wanted to try it at once. |
| C．He showed little interest in it. |
| D．He found it unsuitable for him. |
| A．In a hutong. | B．In a temple. |
| C．In a well. | D．In a hotel. |
| A．pretended to be cleaning the yard |
| B．made a call to other geocachers |
| C．didn't allow them to come in |
| D．tried to keep the cache secret |
| A．He's more familiar with the city. |
| B．He has found much treasure. |
| C．He has made more friends. |
| D．He has mastered hunting. |
【推荐3】Last summer, more than 12,000 fans packed London’s Wembley Arena. Thousands more watched online. They shouted and cheered. Were they watching soccer? No, they were watching esports, or competitive PC gaming. Millions of people in Britain play PC games for fun. Some of them have become professionals, playing games as their full-time job. The prize at the Wembley event came to 3 million pounds.
But are esports really sports? Are the players athletes? It’s easy to say, “No way.” After all, professional gamers don’t need to run, jump or throw a ball. At the moment, Britain government considers esports as a kind of game, not as a sport.
It’s not easy being a professional gamer, though. They practice for 10 or more hours a day, five or six days a week. They do exercises like typing something and then trying to type it faster and faster. They also study videos of other players and plan ways to beat them.
Many people who play games also enjoy watching them. They often watch games on video sites like Twitch and YouTube, and in Britain there’s even a TV program showing esports 24 hours a day. Matches can be exciting to watch. Just like in other sports, there are close games, last-minute victories and creative strategies. Sometimes online viewers can interact with the players through messaging.
But many people think that esports are sports. They say that players do need physical skills, especially hand-eye working together, quick reaction, accuracy (精准性) and timing. If darts and snooker are considered as sports, then perhaps esports should be too. In fact, the governments of China and South Korea do consider esports as sports, and gamers will soon be able to compete for medals at the 2022 Asian Games.
Even if esports are not important and popular or regarded as a sport in your country or place at the moment, they probably will be soon.
1. What does Paragraph 1 show us?| A．The similarities of esports and soccer. |
| B．The benefits esports bring to people. |
| C．The popularity of esports in Britain. |
| D．The exciting competition of esports. |
| A．Players need to type at a fast speed in esports. |
| B．The esports matches are as exciting as other sports. |
| C．The viewers can communicate with players in a way. |
| D．Players need kinds of physical skills in esports. |
| A．Worried. | B．Positive. | C．Doubtful. | D．Unconcerned. |
| A．Esports: Are They Sports Or Not? | B．Esports: Can We Benefit From Them? |
| C．Esports: Are You a Fan of Them? | D．Esports: Are They a Good Job Choice? |
【推荐1】Children whose parents divorce（离婚）or separate are more likely to develop health problems over the next three years than others.
Time alone won’t heal（治愈）these wounds.
In 2007, after fourteen years as a single parent, I remarried. This didn’t put much stress（压力）on my three sons, who were now grown, but it was a big change. I waited patiently for a sign that they felt completely comfortable with this important change.
One night my boys were going out together after dinner. In turn, they kissed me good-night. When they came near to my husband, Marty, I expected the usual round of handshakes.
Suddenly I remembered the evening when the three children were frightened when they knew we were divorced. They had gone through a lot in facing such a sudden change.
| A．Adult help is also needed. |
| B．Encourage children to share their feelings but don’t force them if they are not ready. |
| C．They are also twice as likely to repeat a grade or even leave school. |
| D．And more importantly, it is better for parents to allow children to take part in the decision-making. |
| E．Later, they were happy to be on the decision-making. |
| F．Gradually, they had learned some basic rules for dealing with life’s many changes and challenges. |
| G．Instead, Michael, then Tom and Tim walked up to Marty and hugged him for the first time. |
【推荐2】There have been few precious positives during the COVID-19 pandemic but academies may have unearthed one: People look more attractive in protective masks.
Researchers at Cardiff University were surprised to find that both men and women were: judged to look better with a face covering hiding the lower half of their faces.
Dr Michael Lewis, a reader from Cardiff University’s school of psychology and an expert in faces, said research carried out before the pandemic had found that medical face masks reduced attractiveness because they were associated with disease or illness.
“We wanted to test whether the idea had changed since face coverings became common and understand whether the type of mask had any effect,” he said.
“Our study suggests faces are considered more attractive when covered by medical face masks. This may be because we’re used to healthcare workers wearing blue masks and now we associate these with people in caring or medical professions. At a time when we feel weak, we may find the wearing of medical masks makes us feel less worried or frightened and so we feel more positive towards the wearer.”
The first part of the research was carried out in February 2021. Forty-three women were asked to rate on a scale of one to ten the attractiveness of images of male faces without a mask, wearing a plain cloth mask, a blue medical face mask, and holding a plain black book covering the area a face mask would hide.
The participants said those wearing a cloth mask were significantly more attractive than the ones with no masks or whose faces were partly obscured (掩盖) by the book. But the medical face mask—which was just a normal, disposable kind—made the wearer look even better.
“The results run counter to the pre-pandemic research where it was thought that masks made people think about disease and that the person should be avoided.” said Lewis. “The pandemic has changed our psychology in how we view the wearers of masks. When we see someone wearing a mask we no longer think ‘that person has a disease, and I need to stay away’.”
1. What was people’s attitude to wearing a mask before the pandemic?| A．Doubtful. | B．Favourable. | C．Confused. | D．Negative. |
| A．A sense of pride. | B．A sense of safety. |
| C．A decrease in confidence. | D．An improvement in health condition. |
| A．Leaving the face uncovered. | B．Wearing a plain cloth mask. |
| C．Wearing a blue medical mask. | D．Hiding the face partly with a book. |
| A．Be contrary to. | B．Be similar to. | C．Be consistent with. | D．Be based on. |
【推荐3】Any mention of cockroaches(蟑螂) in the same breath as food will cause a reaction of disgust among most people, but not form Li Yanrong.
The 53-year-old entrepreneur from Shandong raises cockroaches to consume kitchen waste. At Li’s company in Jinan, 1 billion cockroaches chew through at least 50 metric tons of food waste a day.
“Using cockroaches to deal with kitchen waste is good for our country as some social problems are created by food waste, ” Li said.
This is just one example of innovative methods to cope with food waste, which has become a pressing problem all over the world. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization, an estimated 1.3 billion tons of food, or one-third of the total produced for human consumption, is wasted globally each year.
Hearing this, Bai Yinzhong, 70, who experienced a period of severe food shortages in the early 1960s feels a sense of pain. “I would have starved to death if no one had helped me out, ” said Bai.
While large amounts of food are being thrown away, 820 million people are still living in hunger around the world. Many children go to sleep hungry and 3.1 million of them die from hunger and poor nutrition each year, according to the United Nations.
Noticing this severe problem, China has spared no effort in dealing with food waste in recent years. Chinese leaders repeatedly called for thrift to be practised and for waste to be opposed. In 2013, the “Clear Your Plate” initiative was launched in the country.
Efforts to end food waste and promote thrift are also being made by catering companies and restaurants in which different-sized portions are provided to diners.
Zhang Ziwei from Lanzhou said, “In the past, I had to ask the chef to give me a smaller helping, as the portion was usually too large. Now, I can order a small portion, which reduces waste and is cheaper.”
Even though we have made some changes, “it doesn’t mean we should adopt a careless attitude to food security. China has limited cultivable farmland, power and water resources. Food waste should not be allowed at any time,” said a researcher from the Agricultural Information Institute at the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences.
1. What does Li Yangrong raise cockroaches for?| A．To raise money for those suffering from hunger. | B．To provide cockroaches for the market as pets. |
| C．To solve the rubbish problems. | D．To use cockroaches as food sources. |
| A．Supportive. | B．Regretful. | C．Proud. | D．Envious. |
| A．Chinese leaders advocated thrift to be practised and for waste to be opposed. |
| B．In 2013, the “Clear Your Plate” initiative was launched in China. |
| C．Zhang Ziwei asked chef to make cheaper food. |
| D．Catering companies and restaurants provided different-sized portions for diners. |
| A．Xu Shiwei is confident in Chinese food security. | B．Food waste has been solved in China. |
| C．Chinese will surely meet with food problems. | D．Chinese should be cautious about food. |
