How are you feeling today? Often when we ask people that question, they reply “not bad”, or “could be worse”. But what would make us feel “perfect”? Maybe we could live better by being healthier, less stressed, more active– but how?
Of course there are many ways for improving our mental health(精神健康状态), but sometimes there are small and simple ways to help improve our health. It’s something the BBC TV program Easy Ways to Live Well has been looking at. It offered several health suggestions. And maybe they could help us.
Firstly, to deal with putting on weight and to cut the calories (热量), the program found the strong smell of peppermint (薄荷) can distract our brain from the food we’re thinking about. That is to say, peppermint can help us give up the idea to have a snack.
If your addiction (上瘾) to your smartphone is getting you down, it’s suggested that turning your phone screen white and black helps you cut down screen time because a black and white screen becomes less pleasant to look at. With recent studies showing our phones can make us 26% less productive and give us less stress.
Imagine a swim in ice-cold water? Well, the BBC program found a daily swim in freezing water gets you used to the stress of doing it and therefore prepares you for other life stresses. And another way to relax is to leave your smartphone at home, lose yourself in a forest, and breathe in the fresh air. Forest bathing is the perfect medicine for the stresses of city life.
In conclusion, whatever way we choose, it seems any change to our lifestyle can help improve our body and mind.
1. What’s the writer’s purpose (目的) in writing the first paragraph?| A．To introduce one of the ways for improving health. |
| B．To provide readers with more background information. |
| C．To call on more people to focus on the topic. |
| D．To draw out the topic of the passage. |
| A．make something less or smaller in size, amount, price, etc |
| B．feel uncertain about something and do not know if it is true or possible |
| C．take someone’s interest away from what they are trying to do |
| D．like one activity very much and spend as much time doing it as they can |
| A．forest bathing can help you get away from the stresses of city life |
| B．making the phone screen colorful helps you free from your your phone |
| C．swimming in ice-cold water every day can help you eat less |
| D．smelling peppermint from time to time can make you do your job better |
A． | B． | C． | D． |
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Money makes the world go around, yet the best things in life are free. You may have your own ideas about spending money.
When you are thinking about buying something you want, run through this checklist first.
How much do you really want it?
Seeing a $25 toy machine, Ben wanted it. But he thought carefully for a while.
Do you still want it a week later?
If the thing passes the “really-wanting-it” test, try to wait for some time to see how strong the wish is. This works for adults, too!
After the first two steps, Ben found he really wanted a toy ship, but it cost $50. He had $22 in his pocket and gets $1.5 a week to spend. His mother helped him work out how many weeks he would need to save to get the ship: 19.
Are there ways to make money?
Can you get it cheaper?
After deciding to buy it, it is necessary for you to look for less expensive ways to buy it: search for what you want on the Internet or in shops. Sometimes you can find the same thing at a much lower price.
| A．How will you pay for it? |
| B．You can save your pocket money for children in need. |
| C．Now is a great time to learn how to spend money wisely. |
| D．If these tips work well, they can save you a lot of money. |
| E．Ben agreed to wash the downstairs windows at a dollar each. |
| F．Then he decided that it would be exciting only for a day or two. |
Jessie felt her life so boring one summer day. She was tired of watching TV, she read all her books, and her friends were on vacation. She wanted something different to do. Suddenly, she saw the lawn mower(割草机) sitting in the yard.
“Mom,” she shouted, “I think I will mow the lawn.” Her mom ran into the yard and said, “Oh no, you don’t. You’re too young to mow the law.”
“I’m fourteen years old and know how to do it,” Jessie said. “Besides, it would help Dad out, and he won’t have to worry about it over the weekend.”
Mom thought for a while and then decided to let Jessie give it a try. After all, she was home and would
Later that day, Dad came home and said to Jessie’s mom, “You didn’t have to mow the lawn. I was going to do it on Saturday. It looks great. Thanks.”
“I didn’t mow it. Jessie did.”
“Wow, our little girl is growing up!” Dad told Jessie what a great job she had done.
“It was fun, and I will do it again next week,” said Jessie.
The neighbor next door came by and asked Jessie if she wanted to mow his lawn and make some money. “Sure!” said Jessie. Jessie began mowing his lawn. Two other neighbors asked so, then another three. Jessie was now mowing lawns for them all and making some money. She was no longer bored! “I won’t have time to spend my money,” she laughed to herself.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案，并将其标号填入题前括号内。
1. In order to do something different, Jessie decide to _______.
| A．read books | B．travel | C．mow the lawn | D．watch TV |
| A．保护 | B．注视 | C．培养 | D．瞄准 |
| A．washed her hands | B．bought some gas |
| C．read some instructions | D．put on her gloves |
| A．Proud. | B．Angry. | C．Relaxed. | D．Worried. |
| A．Neighbors should learn to help each other. |
| B．Mowing the lawn is a good way to make money. |
| C．Doing something helpful can make people happy. |
| D．Children should help their parents at an early age. |
【推荐3】Most people want to be happy, but few know how to find happiness. Money and success alone do not bring lasting happiness. Aristotle, a Greek thinker, said, "Happiness depends on ourselves." In other words, we make our own happiness. Here are a few suggestions to help you be happier.
The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. Too often, we spend too much time thinking about the future—for example, getting into college or getting a good job—that we fail to enjoy the present. You should enjoy life's simple pleasure, such as reading a good book, listening to your favorite music, or spending time with close friends. People who have several friends often live happier and healthier lives.
Another secret to living a happy life is to be active. Many people do dancing or play sports. People can forget about their problems and only think about the activities.
Finally, people may find happiness in helping others. Studies show that people feel good when they spend their time helping others. If you want to feel happier, do good things for someone. You can help a friend with his or her studies, go shopping to buy food for an elderly person, or simply help out around the house by washing the dishes.
1. The second paragraph tells us that ________.| A．the more friends you have, the happier you are | B．we shouldn't think about our future |
| C．happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life | D．some people fail to live a happy life |
| A．everyone knows how to live a happier life | B．it's wrong to spend time on work |
| C．hobbies take up too much time | D．doing good things for someone can make you happier |
| A．Reading a good book. | B．Traveling to a foreign country. |
| C．Listening to favorite music. | D．Spending time with close friends. |
| A．The Secrets of Happiness | B．Money Makes You Happy |
| C．Good Friends Make You Happy | D．Ideas for Helping Other People to Be Happy |
【推荐1】
1.  | Good morning! My name is Cindy. This is my ruler. It’s red. |
2.  | Hello, I’m Eric. This is my jacket. It’s blue and yellow. |
3.  | Good afternoon! My name is Helen. It’s my cup, It’s purple. I can spell it. C-U-P. |
4.  | Hi, I’m Dale. This is my quilt, It’ s green. |
| A．pen | B．ruler | C．key |
| A．blue | B．purple | C．red |
| A．Eric’s | B．Cindy’s | C．Helen’s |
| A．ruler | B．jacket | C．cup |
| A．It’s a quilt. | B．it’s a jacket. | C．it’s a cup. |
【推荐2】Plants are very important living things. Life could not go on if there were no plants. This is because plants can make food from air, water and sunlight. Animals and man cannot make food from air, water and sunlight. Animals get their food by eating plants and other animals. As a result, animals and men need plants in order to live. This is why we find that there are so many plants around us.
If you look carefully at the plants around you, you will find that there are two kinds of plants: flowering plants and non-flowering plants.
Flowering plants can make seeds (种子). The seeds are protected by the fruits. Some fruits have one seed, some have two, three or four and some have many seeds. But a few fruits have no seeds at all. An example of a fruit without seeds is the banana fruit.
Most non-flowering plants do not grow from seeds. They grow from spores (胚芽). Spores are very small. Some spores are so small and light that they can float in the air. We may say that spores are quite same as seeds. When these spores are all on wet and shady places, they usually grow into new plants.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案。
1. What’s the main idea of the first paragraph?
| A．Plants are important for life. | B．Plants cannot grow without air. |
| C．There are many plants in the world. | D．We can not live without water. |
| A．From flower, water and air. | B．From water, sunlight and air. |
| C．From air, water and soil. | D．From air, sun and light. |
| A．Of all the living things, animals are the most important. | B．Spores are seeds. |
| C．All fruits of flowering plants have seeds. | D．Without plants, men will die out. |
| A．discovered | B．polluted | C．stopped | D．guarded |
| A．A medicine book. | B．A novel. | C．A science magazine. | D．A report. |
【推荐3】In the south of England, there are two of the world’s most famous universities: Oxford and Cambridge. Both have beautiful buildings, famous colleges and colorful student cultures. But if you don’t have enough time, which one should you visit?
Founded(创建) in the 11th century, Oxford is the oldest university in the English-speaking world. However, that doesn’t mean it’s boring. It’s full of student activities. Besides the old scholarly(学术的) traditions, Oxford is a lively place with shops, restaurants and bars(酒吧).
Most of Oxford’s colleges are spread throughout the university. The first building into your eyes is the Christ Church College, the most popular place for visitors. Looking from the outside, you can find how the place inspired (赋予……灵感) Alice in Wonderland. When walking inside, Harry Potter fans might even think of it as the filming place for several scenes.
Cambridge is the younger of the two universities and was founded in 1209 by a group of unhappy Oxford students. Among the colleges in Cambridge, King’s College has a wonderful view with its Gothic chapel(哥特式小教堂). Many kings have studied there. If you’re feeling thirsty, walk to The Eagle, the famous bar near King’s College. This is where scientist James Watson and Francis Crick announced(宣布) they had discovered the structure of DNA in 1953. Do you think it’s funny? But scientists love that bar!
Choosing which university to visit is difficult, but missing either would be a great shame. Luckily, both are easily reached from London, so the best solution is to make room in your schedule for both!
1. Oxford is ________.| A．a boring university full of traditions | B．the younger of the two universities |
| C．set by a group of unhappy Oxford students | D．a lively place with shops, restaurants and bars |
| A．time | B．space | C．persons | D．opinions |
| A．Cambridge | B．Oxford | C．The Eagle | D．King’s College |
| A．England has the best universities | B．how to choose a good university |
| C．both universities are worth visiting | D．both universities have wonderful views |
【推荐1】A neighbor of mine, while visiting his mother in Boston, took her to a shoe store to buy a new pair of shoes. While she was trying on different styles, my neighbor took the manager aside. “When she picks out a pair that she likes,” he said, “just tell her that the price is 12 dollars. I’ll pay the true price. I don’t care how much it is. Here is my check.”
The following week, my neighbor was walking by the store and the manager recognized him and called him in.
“What’s the problem?” asked my neighbor as he entered the store, “was there anything wrong with my check?”
“That’s not it,” answered the manager, “The problem is that your mother is bringing all her friends in for those 12-dollar shoes!”
1. My neighbor went to Boston .| A．to buy shoes for his mother | B．to see his mother |
| C．to pay for the shoes he had bought for his mother | D．to see the manager of the shoe store |
| A．please his mother | B．cheat his mother |
| C．cheat the manager | D．please his mother’s friends |
| A．12 dollars | B．lower than 12 dollars |
| C．higher than 12 dollars | D．unknown to himself at all |
| A．he didn’t have enough shoes for his customers |
| B．my neighbor’s mother had taken a wrong pair of shoes |
| C．there was something wrong with his check |
| D．he found it hard to satisfy his customers |
【推荐2】Today there are many fires than in the past. Over 100,000 wildfires burn each year in America. Russia has 20,000 to 35,000 wildfires every year. Australia has on average 60,000 each year. These fires destroy（损害）huge areas of forests and burn hundreds of homes.
Many experts believe there are several reasons for this sudden increase in fires. The first reason is climate（气候）change. Recent weather has been warmer and drier. This leads to dangerous fire conditions. When lightening strikes（发生雷电），dry grass easily catches fire. Hot winds add to the problem. The wind spreads a fire quickly. In 2010, Russia had the hottest and driest summer in a century. In just one month, 500 fires destroyed over 2,000 homes. Some people lost their lives.
Traditional fire-fighting practices are another reason for the increase in fires. In America, firefighters used to quickly put out every fire. They didn’t allow the grass and trees to burn. As a result, today many forests have thicker vegetation（植被）.Thicker vegetation means more fuel（燃料）for fires. Also, without fires from time to time, forests become overcrowded and unhealthy. Some trees are dead. The dead wood then easily catches fire. So surprisingly, America has many more fires today partly because of its past fire-fighting practices.
Scientists now understand that a fire can be a natural part of a healthy forest. As a result, countries like Australia allow more fires to burn naturally. Sometimes, fire fighters even start fires to get rid of（去除）dead wood. Of course, they carefully control the fires. The fire thins out old trees. This allows sunlight to reach the ground. As a result, fires help new trees to grow. Therefore, if a fire is not a serious threat（威胁）to people, firefighters may let it burn naturally.
1. Why did Russia have so many fires in one month in 2010?
| A．Because lightening spread the fire. |
| B．Because there was much fuel for fires. |
| C．Because there were not enough firefighters. |
| D．Because it was unusually hot, dry and windy. |
| A．Fires are serious threats to human beings. |
| B．Australian firefighters don’t put out fires. |
| C．Fires can play an important role I forests. |
| D．It’s difficult for firefighters to control the fires. |
| A．Not all the fires in the forests must be put out. |
| B．People’s carelessness leads to dangerous fires. |
| C．Australia allows all the fires to burn naturally. |
| D．There are more fires in Russia than in the USA. |
Tom: What shall we do tomorrow night, Lim? It’s Saturday night, so we ought to do something special!
Lim: Well, have you seen this? (Lim shows Tom the advertisement from the New York Daily.) I can’t believe this play is on in New York. It’s such a brilliant play.
Tom: Teahouse? I don’t think so. I want to do something exciting on Saturday night.
Lim: We have to go and see it! I promise you, like it says, it’ll be an evening you’ll never forget.
Tom: But I don’t speak Chinese. How will I understand anything? Anyway, I haven’t got enough money.
Lim: Don’t be stupid. It’s translated into English. I’d offer to pay for you, but look, it’s quite cheap and anyway, I haven’t got much money either. We can’t miss it! Come on. I really want to go. By the way, remember to bring a cushion because it’s quite long.
(Saturday evening — later after the play)
Tom: What an enjoyable performance! I’m really glad I agreed to go.
Lim: Me too. I told you you’d enjoy it. And a full audience!
Tom: I love the waiter. He was almost in every scene. He was such a great actor.
Lim: I know, and so was the man who played Wang Lifa.
1. What do Tom and Lim do this Saturday evening?
| A．Watch a play. | B．Have a party. | C．Learn Chinese. | D．Serve in a teahouse. |
| A．special | B．stupid | C．cheap | D．great |
a. He can’t understand Chinese. b. He can’t go to China.
c. He doesn’t have enough money. d. He doesn’t enjoy watching films.
| A．ab | B．cd | C．bd | D．ac |
| A．The ticket is expensive. | B．Teahouse here is a long film in Chinese. |
| C．Tom regrets watching Teahouse. | D．Plenty of audience go to watch Teahouse. |
I am Mary. In my opinion, if we do not take care of the earth now, our children and grandchildren will be born into a world with much pollution(污染). There will be fewer trees and more buildings, because there will be more people.
I’m Jack. I agree with Mary. Things will be worse. The weather in the future will be much hotter. People won’t be able to live on the earth. We will have to look for another planet to live on.
I’m Linda. I think the life in the future will be better. Most people in the world will use “green cars” by 2020, so there will be less pollution and people will live to be 200 years old. As for space travel, I would say, we will visit Mars(火星) in about fifty years.
1. They are talking about______ in the future.
| A．pollution | B．weather |
| C．life | D．the earth |
| A．There will be fewer trees |
| B．Everybody will have a car |
| C．People will live longer |
| D．The weather will be hotter. |
| A．飞船 | B．岛屿 | C．星球 | D．陆地 |
| A．there will be too many buildings |
| B．the earth will be too hot to live on |
| C．there will be too many people |
| D．we can visit Mars |
| A．Two | B．There | C．Four | D．Five |
【推荐2】Every year on a special day in March , the world celebrates women's day. Women from different countries have done great achievements and made a difference. The BBC has made a list of the greatest icons of the 20th century. Among the list's 28 people, 11 are women. Let's meet three of them.
Jane Goodall ( 1934-present, UK)
Jane Goodall is one of the most famous zoologists in the world. She studied chimpanzees in a special way and made some great findings. Goodall didn't study chimpanzees in a zoo. She spent 38 years in the wild forests in Africa. She lived among them and found that chimpanzees used tools, lived in groups and had feelings like love and anger. This showed that humans and chimpanzees might have the same ancestors. Goodall's findings surprised many people. We started to ask ourselves: What does it mean to human'? How can we better protect animals?
Billie Jean King ( 1943-present, US)
Billie Jean King is one of the best tennis players in American history. She not only won many games, but also fought for more rights for women sports players.
During her time, women players got much less money than men. A top tennis player named Bobby Riggs looked down on women players. So King played a game against and won. She showed the power of women.
Tu Youyou (1930-present, China)
Tu is a chemist. She found a cure for malaria(疟疾). This has saved many lives around the world. Tu started work in the 1960s and found artemisinin(青蒿素) in a plant in 1971. Today artemisimin is still the best cure for malaria. Tu got a Nobel Prize for her work in 2015. She was the first Chinese woman to win a Nobel Prize.
1. What does the underlined word "icons" mean in Chinese?| A．女性 | B．象征 | C．偶像 | D．图标 |
①Chimpanzees used tools. ②Chimpanzees fought for rights.
③Chimpanzees had feelings. ④Chimpanzees lived in groups.
| A．①②④ | B．①③④ | C．②③④ | D．①②③ |
| A．Goodall lived among chimpanzees in a zoo. | B．Billie King looked down on men players. |
| C．Tu is a physicist and won a Nobel Prize. | D．The three great women are still alive. |
When Amy was a little girl，she got her first doll from Joyce for her birthday．Then the second，the third．．．A doll a year never arrived late．
“ Why always a doll? ” This question had been in Amy’s mind until one day her father gave the answer．
Little Joyce dreamed to have a doll．Her parents promised(答应)one for her fifth birthday．Sadly ,they both died in a traffic accident before it arrived．The never-received gift was the most precious(珍贵的)in her eyes．
Her mother’s story being recalled，Amy got an idea． It was Joyce’s birthday．A package(包裹)was sent to her with a card that read：
Dear Joyce ,
I forget to send you the package that you should have received on May 20,1 956,your fifth Birthday．The gift inside has aged ,but I thought that you might still wish to have it。
Love ,Angel of Joy
Joyce opened the package and saw a lovely grandma doll．She clasped the doll that she had waited so many years for ,crying softly．The doll given by “Angel of Joy”，made her the happiest “child” in the world．
1. Why did Joyce think dolls were the best birthday gifts for Amy?
| A．Amy dreamed to have all kinds of lovely dolls． |
| B．Amy Iooked like a doll when she was a little girl． |
| C．Joyce received a lot of lovely dolls from her parents． |
| D．Joyce had never got the dream doll from her parents． |
| A．Amy． | B．Angel of Joy． |
| C．Joyce’s parents． | D．Amy’s daughter． |
| A．held | B．threw | C．made | D．bought |
| A．Dolls are every little girl’s dream toys． |
| B．Grandma dolls are best gifts for parents． |
| C．Parents sometimes need their“Angel of Joy”． |
| D．Parents’birthdays are very important． |
