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①As summer gives way to autumn, many of us find ourselves lacking (缺少) warmth and sunlight. And the shorter days make some people feel upset and lazy. They are having the so-called autumn sadness. In worse cases, however, some may suffer from seasonal affective disorder, or SAD.

②SAD is a type of depression (抑郁症). It mostly starts in the late autumn or early winter and goes away in the spring and summer. People who have SAD oversleep, overeat, and lose interest in activities they once liked. They also feel sad and even desperate (绝望的).

③The reason for SAD is not clear. Johns Hopkins University said that the lack of natural light during the autumn and winter months may disrupt (打乱) the body clock and the making of hormones (荷尔蒙). This disruption can lead to depression.

④People with SAD often need medical help. Light therapy (光疗法) is a common and useful way to treat it. Doctors advise patients to get as much sunlight as possible. Light therapy helps to balance (平衡) hormones and get a patient’s life back on track.

⑤ Also, living a healthy life, like sleeping early, exercising often, and eating well, can help people deal with SAD. According to the National Institute of Mental Health of the US, in most cases (情况), SAD begins in young adulthood (青年时期). So, while studying inside the classroom, don’t forget to get some sunshine outside the classroom when you can!

1. When are people most likely to get SAD in our country?

A．In March.

B．In June.

C．In July.

D．In November.

2. What do people usually do when they have SAD?

A．They feel full and stay up late at night.	B．They eat more, sleep more and feel sad.
C．They eat less and do more exercise.	D．They sleep early and live a healthier life.

3. What is Paragraph 3 mainly about?

A．The changes in the body in autumn and winter.	B．The body clock of people with SAD.
C．The hormones people need.	D．The possible reason for SAD.

4. What does the underlined part mean in the passage?

A．Make people feel younger.	B．Make people’s lives more colorful.
C．Help people get more sunlight.	D．Help people become healthy again.

5. What’s the structure of the passage?

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B．

C．

D．

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The Tianwen 1 probe was launched（发射）in Hainan on July 23, 2020 and entered its parking orbit（轨道）above Mars in February, 2021. Once the probe is in Mars’ orbit, the rover will separate from the probe. China’s Tianwen 1 rover successfully landed on Mars on May 15, 2021. The rover worked on Mars for at least three months and did a lot of surveys of the planet. The rover is 1.85 metres tall and weighs about 240 kilograms. It has six wheels and four solar panels and is able to move at 200 metres per hour on Mars. Do you know where the name “Tianwen” comes from? It’s from the long poem “Tianwen”, meaning Heavenly Questions or Questions to heaven, written by Qu Yuan (about 340-278 BC), one of the greatest poets of ancient China. “The landing left a Chinese mark on Mars for the first time. It is another landmark progress in China’s space industry development.” said President Xi.

1. How long did it take Tianwen 1 to get to Mars?

A．Three months.

B．Half a year.

C．About ten months.

D．Over a year.

2. Which of the following about China’s Tianwen 1 rover is right?

A．It entered its parking orbit in 2020.

B．It landed on Mars for the second time.

C．Its name is from the story in ancient China.

D．It can move at 200m/h and did many surveys on Mars.

3. What does the landing on Mars mark?

A．The beginning of China’s space industry.

B．The successful launch of China’s Tianwen-1 probe.

C．The Chinese people’s deep love of the planet Mars.

D．The further development in China’s space industry.

【推荐3】Some people think only school children do not agree with their parents. However, it is not true.

Communication is a problem for parents and children of all ages. If it’s hard for you to communicate with your parents, don’t worry about it. Here is some advice for you to bridge the generation gap (消除代沟).

Don’t argue (争辩) with your parents. Don’t get to your parents when you are angry. Your parents probably won’t consider your ideas if you are shouting at them. And you can’t express (表达) yourself well if you are angry: Go somewhere to cool off. Make sure you understand why you are unhappy. Then think about what you want to say to your parents. If you don’t think you can speak to them at the moment, try writing a letter.

Try to reach a compromise (和解). Perhaps you and your parents disagree on something. You can keep your disagreement and try your best to accept each other. Michael’s mother didn’t agree with him about buying a motorcycle. They argued over it. But they finally came to a compromise. Michael bought the motorcycle, but only drove it on certain days. It is especially important to show love and respect (尊敬) to them. Showing respect will keep your relationship strong.

Talk about your values. The values of your parents are probably different from those of your own. Tell your parents what you care about, and why. Understanding your values might help them see your purposes in life.

A good relationship with your parents can make you a better and happier person. Have a try!

1. The passage tells us _________ have a communication problem.

A．parents and other people

B．teachers and their students

C．parents and children of all ages

2. Your parents probably won’t consider your ideas if you _________.

A．write a letter to them

B．don’t get to them often

C．don’t speak to them politely

3. The underlined phrase “cool off” in the passage means “ _________”.

A．to have a good rest

B．to make yourself happy

C．to get you quiet and relaxed

4. From. the passage we learn that _________.

A．parents and children should not have a generation gap

B．there are some good ways to bridge the generation gap

C．parents should show love and respect to their children

【推荐1】Alexis Rocha is a 13-year-old boy from California, US. He weighs 147 pounds (67kg). But six months ago, he weighed more than 202 pounds (91kg). How did he lose all that weight in only half a year?

“One day, I was surprised to find that I weighed about 200 pounds,” Rocha says. “I thought I had to do something.”

Rocha is from a boxing family—his father and two older brothers are professional (专业的) boxers. So he decided to start boxing. He began with simple exercises, like sit-ups and push-ups. Then Rocha started jogging. “No kid likes running,” he says. “I don’t want to do it, either, but I have no choice but to keep on.”

Months later, Rocha joined a boxing club in his city. He is always the first kid at the club to begin exercising, and the last to leave with sweat on his face. Every day he boxes for about three hours.

“Rocha works very hard,” says his coach (教练) , Hector Lopez. “It’s surprising to see him lose the pounds so quickly. I’ve never seen anything like this in my 20 years of coaching.”

Rocha is very happy with his weight now. There is a family photo in his room from 18 months ago. “Each time I look at the photo, I laugh at myself. I was so big back then,” Rocha says. “I look 100 times thinner and 1,000 times stronger now.”

1. How much weight did Rocha lose in six months?

A．At least 24 pounds.	B．At least 30 pounds.
C．At least 40 pounds.	D．At least 55 pounds.

2. What makes Coach Hector Lopez surprised?

A．Rocha lost weight so quickly.

B．Rocha was so fat 18 months ago.

C．Rocha became a professional boxer so quickly.

D．Rocha spent so much money boxing.

3. What’s the correct order of the following sentences?
a. He did some sit-ups and push-ups.             b. He lost the pounds quickly.
c. He joined a boxing club.             d. He began running.
e. He boxed for about three hours every day.

A．a—d—c—e—b	B．d—a—e—c—b
C．a—d—e—c—b	D．d—a—c—e—b

4. The writer mainly wants to tell us that ________.

A．a hard-working man will be thinner

B．it is important to start boxing

C．everything is possible if you work hard

D．it is easy to be successful

【推荐3】Jack is 12 years old. He is a student.     1     He likes hamburgers and chocolate (巧克力). He doesn’t want to eat vegetables and fruit. His mother often says to him, “Jack, you are too heavy. It’s not healthy,” But Jack says, “I’m fine, Mom. I want to eat my favorite hamburgers and chocolate every day.”

Today is Sunday. Jack gets up at seven o’clock in the morning.     2     He has a piece of bread and a hamburger. Jack goes shopping with his mother at 9:00 in the morning. He wants to buy new clothes, but he is not happy in the shop. Why? He finds a nice T-shirt. It’s a big size T-shirt.     3     It doesn’t fit (适合) him. When he gets home, Jack says to his parents, “I don’t want to be fat! And I want to be healthy.”     4     His mother asks him to eat healthy food. Jack thinks his parents are right. He says that he will (将要) do that.

根据短文内容，从下列选项中选出能填入文中空白处的最佳选项。选项中有一项为多余选项。

A．He has breakfast at home.

B．His father doesn’t buy the T-shirt for him.

C．He is fat.

D．His father asks him to do sports.

E．But it’s too small for him.