【推荐2】Healthy aging topic overview

What is healthy aging?       1       How you will feel as you get older depends on many things, including what health problems run in your family and the choices you make. If you take good care of your body and learn positive ways to deal with stress now, you can slow down or even prevent problems that often come with getting older.

What determines how healthy you will be as you get older?    2    The most important one is your family history( genetics).If your family members have diseases or ongoing health problems, then you may have a greater chance of having those problems yourself.

What kinds of changes should you expect as you age? Changes as you get older are usually gradual. Certain physical changes are common. Most people start needing reading glasses around age 40; many have some hearing loss later in life; the kidneys are less able to keep enough water…So as you get older, it's important to be physically active, drink plenty of water, and choose healthy foods.    3    

What do you need to do to feel your best as you age? One of the most important things you can do for your health at any age is to be physically active.    4    People who stay active are less likely to get depressed. Physical activity can be anything from walking to gardening to working out at the Um. The important thing is to be active almost every day.

On the whole, it' s never too early or too late to change bad habits and start good ones.    5    

A．Getting older is a natural part of life.

B．What can you control about healthy aging?

C．Physical activity keeps your body strong, and it helps with how you feel.

D．Doing these things will help your body work well for a longer period of time.

E．The changes you' ll go through as you get older depend on a number of things.

F．Whatever your age or condition, there is a type of physical activity that's right for you.

G．Whenever you start, a healthy lifestyle can make a difference in how you feel and what you can do。

【推荐3】There is no way that you don’t have any embarrassing moments. You can’t control everything that happens, so you’re going to be in an embarrassing situation one day. So how can you solve this problem？The answer is to control your actions and try not to get upset.

◆Remember that you’ll probably laugh about it in a few days, so try to see the funny side of it.
◆If it is something so embarrassing that you feel you will never laugh about it, please remember that the　　1　　will be over after some time.
◆Ask your friends to give you a break and not to make fun of you. If you’ve done the same for them, they’re more likely to agree to give you a break.

Always remember that you are not alone. Everyone has embarrassing moments. While you are sure that everyone is going to remember this moment forever, the fact is that they’ll probably forget it very soon. Most of us remember the moments in which we feel embarrassed, but very few of us remember other people’s embarrassing moments.

Most people have short memories. So while you may never forget the moment when your skirt was torn(撕裂)in gym class, most of the other people probably forget it at once. Although a short memory may not be a (n) 　　2　　thing when you are trying to remember facts in a history test, it is useful when you are trying to forget life’s most embarrassing moments.

1. 根据短文内容,分别写出(1)和(2)两处所缺单词。(每空限填一词)
(1)______
(2) ______
2. It can be inferred(推断)from the passage that when you fall down after making a speech.

A．everyone will remember the moment forever

B．you may never forget the moment

C．other people will feel embarrassed

D．you will not remember the moment

3. 请把文中画线的部分译成汉语。
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4. Why does the writer say“you are not alone”?
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5. What’s the main idea of the passage?
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【推荐1】Recently I’ve had two good roles on television. But when I was just getting started in theater work 17 years ago, I never thought I’d make it. Back then I was recovering from surgery and had been off work for six months. Even worse, as a single mother with three youngsters, I had no place to live in. I felt hopeless.

One Sunday morning I saw actor Robert Young on the television talking about his faith: Believe yourself! If we confidently take that first step, well take the next, until we reach our goal.

The first step was scary. After I went working part-time, I looked for an apartment. The ones I saw were either too expensive, or I couldn’t raise my children in them. I knew a house, not an apartment, was more suitable for me. However, after seeing several houses, my confidence was shaken. I found two seemed right, but when I was about to make an offer, someone else had ordered.

I remembered a saying, “When one door closes, a better one opens.” I wouldn’t just sit staring at the closed one but got up and struggled on. In a real estate (房地产) agent, I found a small house with proper price. To buy it, I had to borrow $ 3,000 for a down payment and get a mortgage (按揭). Common sense argued that a mortgage for a single mother working part-time was impossible. But I had enough self-confidence without following common sense.

After getting the house, my new self-confidence grew. Later , when I began filling small parts in television productions, that self-confidence showed. I'd always played the role as the director wanted. Now I find myself freer to interpret (演绎) it.

Self-confidence has made it through life. Trouble can be scary at first, but each time I take that step, I believe I will win the next.

1. How did the author feel when entering television industry at first?

A．Hopeful.

B．Embarrassed.

C．Pessimistic.

D．Aggressive.

2. Why does the author mention her experience of finding a house?

A．To show the value of self-confidence.

B．To share her different life experiences.

C．To introduce her toughest part of life.

D．To tell us her ways to get over difficulty.

3. What mainly helped the author perform well in her later acting?

A．Her sense of confidence.	B．The difficulty in her life.
C．The director’s good direction.	D．Her success in her first attempt.

4. What may be the best title for the text?

A．Appear on the Stage	B．Struggle with Life
C．Stick to Your Plan	D．Believe in Yourself

【推荐2】My father asked me to chat with him for a while. Actually, I was unwilling to listen to his talking endlessly as he always did. My father was a lawyer, but I never wanted to go to law school or follow his path through life.

As was expected, he cleared his throat and started to say, ”Er…What…What do you really want to do in the gorgeous future?“

I was silent for a moment playing with the cell phone. I kept thinking, ”Should I tell him my true thoughts? What if he gets angry? What if I let him down?” Later I replied, “Well, I want to be a writer.”

I guessed this may not be the answer he would expect. But surprisingly, “Interesting idea!” he answered. I was shocked, speaking in a low voice with hesitation.

“Are you serious, dad?”

“Well, you need confidence and good preparations, and you still have plenty of time. You need to find out what you really enjoy now. Look, it’s late. Let’s take the boat out tomorrow morning, just you and me. Maybe we can catch some crabs for dinner, and we can talk more.”

Early next morning we packed up the equipment and set off for the coast. We didn’t talk much, but enjoyed the sound of the seabirds and the sight of the coastline.

There were no big waves and blinding sunlight at that time. “Let’s see if we are lucky,” he said, picked up a web basket with a rope tied and threw it into the sea. We waited a while, then my father stood up and said, “Give me a hand with this,” and we pulled up the crab cage onto the deck.

To our joy, the cage was filled with dozens of soft-shell crabs. Squatting(蹲)down, we watched them for a moment. At first, they fought against each other to climb out hard, trying to escape. Many were pulled back into the cage. Later, some gave up, but there were still some crabs trying to escape again and again.

At that moment my father pointed to the cage, ”Look at that crab, there!“ Staring at the crab, I found that every time he wanted to escape, he was pulled back into the cage. However, he didn’t give up his fight. Fortunately, he survived from the struggle eventually. Shocked and amazed, I suddenly understood why my father had suggested catching crabs that morning. I thought the future would be filled with many possibilities. Everyone would need to find out what he enjoyed and held on to it.

1. How did the author initially feel about having a conversation with his father?

A．Enthusiastic and eager to share.	B．Concerned and reluctant.
C．Neutral with no particular feeling.	D．Excited about the upcoming adventure.

2. During the crabbing expedition, what observation did the author make that influenced his perspective on life and the future?

A．That crabs worked together to escape.

B．Some crabs gave up trying to escape.

C．One crab persistently tried to escape despite being pulled back.

D．Crabs fought among themselves for dominance.

3. Which statement reflects the author’s new understanding of the future and demonstrates that he comprehended his father’s intention?

A．I found that every time he wanted to escape, he was pulled back into the cage.

B．I suddenly understood why my father had suggested catching crabs that morning.

C．I thought the future would be filled with many possibilities.

D．Everyone would need to find out what he enjoyed and held on to it.

4. The best title for this passage is_____________.

A．A Morning Adventure: Crabbing with Dad

B．Lessons from the Sea: A Father-Son Bonding Experience

C．The Art of Crabbing: A Guide for Beginners

D．Father and Son: Deeper Understanding Through a Shared Activity

【推荐3】Five years ago, a truly unforgettable event took place. My wife and I were celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary (纪念日) that year. To our delight, it was a splendid event, lovingly hosted by our sons just for us. Our dear, old friends gave us a wonderful surprise with their thoughtful gifts and heartfelt congratulations. Our gift to each other was a driving trip out west. We drove from Ontario into Alberta, then southward into Glacier National Park in Montana, and continued to Yellowstone National Park.

It was a cold spring day, and the Beartooth Highway had opened for the season just days before. Alongside the road, there was still a great amount of snow there. The scenery was so impressive that we made lots of stops to record memories with my camera. At the highest point of the highway, I stopped at a lookout to catch the amazing views, with my wife in the centre of my camera lens.

There were not many cars on the road. Sometimes, cars with energetic young tourists passed by. And then we heard a motorcycle in the distance. The driver of the motorcycle, who wore dirty clothes, parked behind our cars. Approaching us, he spoke only a simple command, “Give me your camera and get over there with your wife.” I must admit I felt nervous that we might be robbed where we just created some beautiful memories. Surprisingly, he just took a picture of us, handed back my camera and rode off before we could offer our thanks. Unexpectedly, the photo he took is now one of the most valuable and prized of our trip.

In that unexpected encounter, I absorbed a lesson in the most unlikely of places. We should never judge a man by his appearance. To the motorcyclist who may one day read this story and remember us: we wish to extend our deepest appreciation and a heartfelt “Thank you” for the kindness you showed us that day.

1. What do we know about the trip?

A．It was a gift for their wedding anniversary.	B．It was a suggestion from their friends.
C．It was in the late autumn five years ago.	D．It was taken by train to the west.

2. What caused the couple to frequently pause on their trip along Beartooth Highway?

A．Road signs.	B．Impressive scenery.
C．Car problems.	D．Complex roadblocks.

3. Why was the author nervous when the motorcycle driver offered to take a picture?

A．He could have lost the camera.

B．The motorcycle driver would borrow the camera.

C．His wife might not be satisfied with the view there.

D．The motorcycle driver might not be good at the taking pictures.

4. Which of the following best describes the driver of the motorcycle?

A．Rich and generous.	B．Kind and straightforward.
C．Creative and capable.	D．Careful and admirable.

5. Which of the following can be concluded from the passage?

A．No pains, no gains.	B．Seeing is believing.
C．Don’t judge a book by its cover.	D．The longest journey begins with the first step.