Many aspects of modern life can change your body’s natural production of melatonin(褪黑素) and your circadian rhythm(生理节律),Bright lights at night-- especially from exposue to LED Lights and TV and computer screens-- can make your body think that it’s time to wake up.
Say no to late-night television.
Many people use the television to calm down at the end of the day, but this can produce an unexpected result.
Not all e-readers are created equal.Devices such as the iPad, are more disruptive(破坏性的) than those that are lighted from the front, such as the Kindle Paperwhite.Other smart choices include e-ink readers that don’t have their own light source and good old-fashioned books.
When it’s time to sleep, make sure the room is dark.
Keep the lights down if you get up during the night.
If you need to get up during the night, avoid turning on the lights if possible, If you need some light to move around safely,try fixing a dim nightlight in the hall or bathroom or using a small flashlight.
| A．Say no to all e-reading. |
| B．Be smart about night makes you reading. |
| C．Waking up early makes you tired. |
| D．The darker it is, the better you’ll sleep. |
| E．Try listening to music or audio books instead. |
| F．This will make it easier for you to fall back to sleep. |
| G．Here’s what you can do to keep you sleep-wake cycle better. |
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【推荐1】Famous Theaters in Milan
Whether you’re in the mood for opera, ballet or theater, here’s a list of the to performing arts venues in Milan, Italy.
Cariplo Teatro
The theater, which was firstly created as a cinema house, hosts a full calendar of symphonic and choral music today. Its productions range from the classics to the contemporary, with symphonic tributes (献礼篇) to Pink Floyd, the Beatles, and Queen. Tickets range from 8 to 15 euros.
Scala Teatro
It’s been set up with the first public performance of Antonio Salieri’s L’Europa Riconosciuta since 1778.There are operatic performances mostly year-round, because the theater is closed during the month of August. It also stages ballet and classical music performances. Tickets range from 24 to 40 euros.
Pompeii Teatro
Pompeii Teatro, Italy’s first public theater, has continuously staged some of western playhouse’s most challenging works of Euripides and Shakespeare since it launched in the post-war years. Plays here are guaranteed to be exciting and enjoyable. Tickets are priced from 20 to 25 euros.
Manzoni Teatro
Originally started as a theatre for dramatic plays, it was destroyed by Allied bombs in 1943. Rebuilt at a new location near La Scala, it was reopened in 1950. The theater today is a great space for plays, variety shows, and musical performances. Tickets start at 18 euros, and parents can frequently find productions that will appeal to young children.
1. What will you choose to do if you are on a budget?| A．Listen to symphonic and choral music. |
| B．Appreciate dramatic plays with your kids. |
| C．Watch Antonio Salieri’s L’Europa Riconosciuta. |
| D．Enjoy classical dramas at Italy’s first public playhouse. |
| A．Cariplo Teatro. |
| B．Scala Teatro. |
| C．Pompeii Teatro. |
| D．Manzoni Teatro. |
| A．Its unique design style. |
| B．Its wide range of shows. |
| C．Its easy access to performers. |
| D．Its new location near La Scala. |
【推荐2】The best London hotels near Oxford Street
An expert guide to the top London hotels near Oxford Street—eight minutes' walk or less— including the best hotels for their family-friendly services and budget accommodation.
The London EDITION
Soho, London, England
This place is just off Oxford Street in leafy Fitzrovia. It will suit those who want more than a bed for the night. The multi-functional lobby makes a great entrance, though it's the restored ceiling, old not new, that really grabs the attention. The picture- lined restaurant is an equally successful space. The rooms are a bit like being inside a luxurious cigar box, with their wood-panelled walls and artful fur sofa covers that add a feeling of warmth.
The Langham, London
Marylebone, London, England
An advert from the late 19th century declares that the Langham is situated in the "most healthy, convenient and fashionable position in London. " Today this still holds true； the hotel is right in the centre of London. This is one of London's oldest grand hotels. Everything feels as if it has been running the way it should for a long time. Expect enormous vases of fresh flowers in public areas, oriental furnishings and marble baths in the rooms. This is also home to Michel Roux Jr's Roux, which does tasty French cuisine.
The Grazing Goat
Marylebone, London, England
The hotel is located on New Quebec Street, a quiet road lined with clothing shops and beauty salons about three minutes' walk from Oxford Street. There's something of a village feel to this area of London that is difficult to correspond with the tourist groups moments away—but it's most welcome. Rooms have Egyptian cotton beds, Aesop toilets and walls in the color of moss green and steel blue. The food menu offers seasonal British foods with the latest trendy ingredients.
1. In The London EDITION, customers are most likely to be attracted by its .| A．multi-functional lobby | B．restored ceiling |
| C．luxurious cigar box | D．wood-panelled walls |
| A．They are old grand hotels. | B．They serve delicious French cuisine. |
| C．They offer fresh flowers in their bedrooms. | D．They are located in Marylebone, London. |
| A．The London EDITION. | B．The Langham, London. |
| C．The Grazing Goat. | D．All the above. |
【推荐3】If you’ve wanted to dine beneath the Indian Ocean or in a Tanzanian crater, you’re fortunate. We’ve gathered four dining spots where the surrounding environment is just as attractive as what’s on the plate.
Karczma Górnicza, Wieliczka Salt Mine, Poland
Buried deep beneath southern Poland, the Wieliczka Salt Mine consists of underground tunnels and rooms, including a church, hotel, and Karczma Górnicza restaurant. The restaurant is located over 400 feet underground and only accessed as part of a guided tour lasting two to three hours. The menu includes mostly traditional Polish cuisine.
The Main Restaurant, Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania
At Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge, the crater-rim dining room offers bird’s-eye views of the wildlife on the floor of Ngorongoro Crater, over 2,000 feet below. Involved in the menu’s international items are locally sourced dishes. About a four-hour drive from Kilimanjaro International Airport, the restaurant is situated in the heart of Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Ristorante Grotta Palazzese, Polignano a Mare, Italy
Along the coast of Polignano a Mare in southern Italy, Grotta Palazzese serves four-and six-course tasting menus complemented by Puglia wines. Formed over millions of years by wind, rain, and waves hitting the cliff, the cave can be explored via motorboat cruises.
Ithaa Undersea Restaurant, Rangali Island, Maldives
Ithaa is housed inside large, water-tight arches sunk about 15 feet beneath the Indian Ocean. With the water filled with colorful tropical fish and black-tipped reef sharks outside the dining room, diners enjoy fresh seafood inside. Created in Singapore, the 175-ton structure was transported to the Maldives by ship and then gently lowered into a place beside a coral reef in 2004.
1. Where should visitors go if they are interested in creatures under the sea?| A．Karczma Górnicza. | B．The Main Restaurant. |
| C．Ristorante Grotta Palazzese. | D．Ithaa Undersea Restaurant. |
| A．They are accessible to all individuals. | B．They offer food from across the world. |
| C．They stand in fascinating surroundings. | D．They are formed by the forces of nature. |
| A．To introduce some distinctive restaurants. | B．To share some unforgettable experiences. |
| C．To describe some ideal dining conditions. | D．To recommend some delicious local foods. |
I’m Bob Watson, one of the customers in your grocery store. I’m writing to express my idea about your goods.
Your Supermart is outstanding in many ways. First I enjoy the selection of produce and fresh bakery items. Second your low prices and excellent customer service keep me coming back to Supermart. I have found, however, that I must make a separate shopping trip to one of your competitors because there are many items your store does not carry. This becomes inconvenient for me, as my time is valuable, and I don’t like to make two trips. I have been a long time Supermart shopper and hope to continue for many years. If I could find all the items I need in one place, I would be a more satisfied customer.
Specifically, I have never been able to purchase nacho cheese soup at your store. I can find other flavors (味道) of soup, but your store does not carry nacho cheese soup, a common ingredient (原料) in many of my recipes. In addition, I can only find large wonton wrappers, while many other stores carry both large and small and offer a more varied selection for their customers. Another example is Regent Brand Chili Seasoning. Though it is not a leading brand, it is still common on the shelves of other grocery stores in this area and is superior in flavor to its competitors.
I sincerely hope to continue a relationship with your store, and I hope that you will consider the possibility of expanding your goods to be more competitive.
Yours truly,
Bob Watson
1. From the letter, we can learn that the author is ________.| A．a very picky reporter |
| B．a regular customer of the store |
| C．a responsible nutritionist |
| D．a competitor of the store |
| A．By comparing two different stores. |
| B．By analyzing the figures. |
| C．By providing scientific findings. |
| D．By giving examples. |
| A．offers good customer service |
| B．is outstanding in every way |
| C．meets all his needs |
| D．lacks convenient transportation |
【推荐2】Four years ago, we asked ourselves: what if we could create a shopping experience with no waiting in lines and no checkout? Or could we create a physical store where customers could simply take what they want and go? Our answer to those questions is Amazon Go, where you could experience the idea of “just walk out shopping”.
Amazon Go is a new kind of store with no checkout required. We created the world’s most advanced shopping technology, so you never have to wait in line. With our “just walk out shopping” experience, simply use the Amazon Go app to enter the store, take the products you want, and go! No lines, no checkout.
Our checkout-free shopping experience is made possible by the same types of technologies used in self-driving cars: computer vision, sensor fusion(融合), and deep learning. Our “just walk out technology” automatically detects when products are taken from or returned to the shelves and keeps track of them in your virtual cart. When you’ve done shopping, you can just leave the store. Shortly after, we’ll charge your Amazon account and send you a receipt(收据).
We offer delicious ready-to-eat breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack choices made fresh every day by our on-site chefs and favorite local kitchens and bakeries. Our selection of foodstuff ranges from bread and milk to cheeses and locally made chocolates. You’ll find well-known brands we love, plus special finds we’re excited to introduce to customers. For a quick home-cooked dinner, pick up one of our chef-designed Amazon Meal Kits, and you can make a meal for two in about 30 minutes.
Our 1,800-square-foot shopping space is conveniently compact(紧凑的), so busy customers can get in and out fast. It is located at 2131, 7th Ave, Seattle, WA, on the corner of 7th Avenue and Blanchard Street. All you need is an Amazon account, a supported smart phone, and the free Amazon Go app.
Amazon Go is now only open to Amazon employees in our testing program, and will be open to the public soon.
1. From the passage, we can learn that Amazon Go _________.| A．sells all kinds of goods | B．is a checkout-free store |
| C．is open to the public | D．uses unknown technologies |
| A．How Amazon Go works. | B．When Amazon Go charges. |
| C．Where Amazon Go lies. | D．What Amazon Go sells. |
| A．paying cash at the counter | B．walking out of the store |
| C．scanning smart phones when leaving | D．using their Amazon accounts |
| A．Encourage people to shop online. |
| B．Advise people to work for Amazon. |
| C．Inform people of a new concept store. |
| D．Tell people of the shopping experience. |
【推荐3】In many cultures, small talk is a big deal.
According to US inspirational speaker Wadsworth, “Small talk is about making use of possibilities.”
If small talk is so important, how do you do it?
Sometimes, it may seem a bit difficult to start a conversation with someone you don’t know. That’s OK.
| A．When I started making small talk, |
| B．Everyone has this problem sometimes when he/she meets new people. |
| C．What does making small talk mean? |
| D．What’s the best way to break the ice and start talking to people? |
| E．Having good small talk skills is the best way to meet new people, |
| F．Another way to start small talk is to comment on your surroundings. |
| G．Although it may seem like a pointless conversation to pass the time or avoid awkward silence, |
【推荐1】Automaker General Motors has announced the expectation of achieving carbon neutrality (中和) by 2040. On the way to that goal, the company hopes to get rid of automobile emissions (排放物) by 2035.
GM said it will take a science-based approach to become carbon neutral, balancing carbon dioxide emissions. Furthermore, it plans to remove gas-powered vehicle production by 2035. It intends that by 2025, 40% of its vehicles will be battery powered.
“General Motors is joining governments and companies around the globe working to establish a safer, greener and better world,” said Mary Barra, GM chairman and CEO. “We encourage others to work together and make a significant influence on our industry and on the economy as a whole.”
Transportation is the largest contributor of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States, just over 28%, the Environmental Protection Agency reported. That is why GM and other industry leaders have joined the Science Based Targets initiative, which calls on businesses to take action to do with climate change.
A clear step for GM to become carbon neutral is to switch from internal combustion engines to electric vehicles. Traditional gas vehicles make up about 75% of GM’s greenhouse emissions, the company said. Their production facilities make up the other 25%, but the manufacturer aims to control the ratio (比率) by using wind and solar energy. GM said it will power its U.S. factories with 100% renewable energy by 2030 and globally by 2035.
The bigger obstacle falls on the consumer. An electric vehicle is significantly more expensive. The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) says the average electric car costs $ 19,000 more than a gasoline-powered car. But GM has spent years improving its battery technology. Maybe that’s the reason why it can get rid of automobile emissions in the next 14 years with much confidence.
1. What measure is GM taking to achieve the goal of removing carbon dioxide emissions?| A．Working with global organizations. |
| B．Cutting back on battery-powered cars. |
| C．Gaining industrial and financial support. |
| D．Reducing production of cars powered by gas. |
| A．Supportive. | B．Opposed. |
| C．Critical. | D．Indifferent. |
| A．Renewable energy. | B．Fast food. |
| C．Transportation. | D．Electric vehicles. |
| A．Consumer. | B．Environmentalist. |
| C．Producer. | D．Advertiser. |
【推荐2】Ways to Fight Microplastics at Home
Our consumption of microplastics is shocking-from 39,000 to 52,000 particles each year per person.
Choose natural fabrics (织物). Many of the fabrics we use every day are made from plastic. In 2016, 65 million tons of plastic went into making fabrics around the world. Tiny bits of plastic fall off these fabrics during production, wearing, washing, and disposal.
Clean up your clothes. It may be tough to remove all microplastic fibers from your clothing. Plus, a single load of washed and dried clothing can release a million microplastic particles into the water supply. Still, all hope is not lost. You can remove microplastics by fixing a filter (过滤器) in your washing machine and air-drying your clothes.
Stop microwaving plastic containers.
| A．Stay away from single-use plastics. |
| B．Much of that plastic goes into waterways. |
| C．It's not clear how they affect the human body. |
| D．Avoid drinking from disposable plastic bottles. |
| E．Buy your tea loose and use an old-fashion tea cup . |
| F．There are plenty of other ways to “green" your laundry routine. |
| G．The warmer a plastic container is, the more plastic it is likely to drop. |
【推荐3】April 22nd every year marks the beginning of Earth Day. Started in the year 1970, it is now celebrated in more than 190 countries each year. Every year, the event is celebrated under a different theme. The theme for 2016 is “Trees for the Earth”.
However, Earth Day is not just an event to be celebrated on one specific day. It is primarily a reminder for all to do our rightful duty every day to save our planet. Below, we have made a list of four things you can do to celebrate Earth Day (apart from planting trees).
Leave your cars at home. Cars, being the greatest source of air pollution, can be left at home this weekend. Travelling via public transport is the better option. Ride a bike or walk if your workplace is not that far away from your home.
Be a little dirty. We don't mean it “that” way. We simply mean to say, don't take a bath. A day or two without a bath won't harm you, but it will certainly do a lot of good for our planet. A daily shower isn't a matter of health; it's a matter of comfort.
Volunteer yourself. This is one of the best things you can do. It will do you good too. Join other like-minded individuals in a common task, such as planting trees, cleaning a park or simply coming up with ways you can preserve mother Earth.
Green-up your home. This is one of the most common things that people do, that is, switch off your lights. However, this is not something you should do just for a day and for only an hour. Switch off all power electricity points whenever they are not in use.
You know what the best way to celebrate Earth Day is? Extend your celebrations. That's right! Do something every day that will improve your surroundings to make the planet a better place to live in. Always remember that every step, every action counts.
1. Why is Earth Day started?| A．To help people live a healthier life. | B．To call on people to plant trees. |
| C．To help protect the environment. | D．To use less natural recourses. |
| A．To save water. | B．Never to take a bath. |
| C．Don't shower on Earth Day. | D．Showering daily is bad to health. |
| A．To go to work on foot. | B．To be a volunteer. |
| C．To save electricity. | D．To do small things daily. |
| A．An environmental magazine | B．A science report |
| C．A geography text | D．A travel advertisement |
