1 . Sadness, fear and anger are bad feelings. These feelings not just make you unhappy, they also affect your normal daily life.
Everyone has bad feelings or moods sometimes. It’s normal to have these feelings. But when these feelings are persistent (持久的), they become troubles.
This article explores the different types of bad feelings and what causes them. It also finds some healthy ways of dealing with these difficult moods.
| Types of Bad Feelings Some common types of bad feelings are: ●Anger ●Anxiety or fear ●hate, or disgust ●Jealousy (嫉妒) ●Regret ●Sadness, or loneliness |
| Causes Sometimes they are the result of experiences. For example, you might feel perturbed when your favorite team lost a game. |
| How to Deal With Bad Feelings Fortunately, there are many ways to deal with difficult moods. These ways can help you. |
| Change What You Can ●Cutting down on stress (压力) ●Changing thinking ways |
| Find an Outlet (出口) You will also need to find healthful outlets for dealing with these feelings. ●Regular exercise ●Having more fun and getting more laughter |
| Accept Your Emotions Learning to accept bad feelings is also a good way of dealing with the difficult feelings. |
1. To deal with bad feelings, people can ________.
| A．do more homework | B．eat more fruits | C．often do exercise | D．go to bed late |
| A．lonely | B．confident | C．upset | D．proud |
| A．two | B．three | C．four | D．seven |
| A．The Causes of Bad Feelings |
| B．How to Deal with Bad Feelings |
| C．Ways to Find an Outlet |
| D．Bad Feelings Affect Your Life |
2 . Age may be just a number, but it’s a number that often carries unwanted side effects, from fragile bones and weaker muscles to increased risks of heart disease and cancer. Now, scientists at the Salk Institute have shown that they can safely and effectively reverse the aging process in middle-aged and elderly mice by partially resetting their cells to more youthful states.
As living creatures age, it is not just their outward appearances and health that change; every cell in their bodies causes a molecula clock (分子钟) that records the passage of time. Cells from older people or animals have different patterns of chemicals along their DNA, called epigenetic markers (表观遗传标志物), compared to younger people or animals. Scientists know that adding a mixture of four reprogramming molecules— also known as “Yamanaka factors”—to cells can reset these epigenetic markers to their original patterns. This approach is how researchers can dial back adult cells, developmentally speaking, into stem cells (干细胞).
In the new study, Izpisua Belmonte, a professor in Salk’s Gene Expression Laboratory, and his colleagues tested variations of the approach in healthy animals as they aged. The first group of mice received the Yamanaka factors from the time they were 15 months old until 22 months, approximately equal to age 50 through 70 in humans. Another group was treated from 12 through 22 months, approximately age 35 to 70 in humans. And a third group was treated for just one month at age 25 months, similar to age 80 in humans.
“What we really wanted to establish was that using this approach for a longer time is safe,” says Belmonte. “Indeed, we did not see any negative effects on the health, behavior or body weight of these animals.” Compared to control animals, there were no blood cell changes in the mice that had received the Yamanaka factors. Moreover, the team found no cancers in any of the groups of animals.
1. What does the underlined word “reverse” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?| A．Maintain. | B．Start. | C．Change. | D．Quicken. |
| A．They consist of four reprogramming molecules. |
| B．They can turn epigenetic markers into stem cells. |
| C．They have been applied to lower the risk of heart disease. |
| D．They were discovered by Izpisua Belmonte and his colleagues. |
| A．1 month. | B．4 months. |
| C．5 months. | D．10 months. |
| A．The purpose of the study. | B．The procedure of the study. |
| C．The background of the study. | D．The significance of the study. |
| A．To report the result of a cancer study. |
| B．To introduce a cure for aging diseases. |
| C．To inform a breakthrough in gene research. |
| D．To explain the process of keeping mice young. |
3 . In the Beijing Winter Olympics, we were treated to incredible displays of athletic talents as competitors took to the snow and ice. As a popular sport at the Winter Olympics, ski jumping is one of the best examples to showcase the “superhuman” power of athletes.
Ski jumpers soar into the air and appear to be almost flying in the sky. How do they achieve this? Physics can offer us an explanation of how they make it. It involves the use of the laws of aerodynamics (空气动力学) to fight against gravity and increase lift while reducing drag.
To understand how ski jumping works, we need to consider three elements: gravity, lift and drag. Gravity is the force that pulls us towards an object. Lift occurs when an object is moving through the air—as its surface comes into contact with air particles (微粒), the particles are pushed down and away from the object, allowing it to move up. At the same time, this interaction creates drag, and slows down an object’s movement.
While there is nothing that the skiers can do about gravity, they can twist their bodies into positions that allow them to achieve greater lift and avoid as much drag as possible. According to the Smithsonian Magazine, “To do this, athletes try their best to make their skis and body nearly parallel to the ground and place their skis in a V-shape just outside the form of the body. This position increases the surface area that produces lift and puts them in the ideal angle that will also maximize (最大化) lift.”
Because of how the sport works, athletes’ equipment is strictly controlled according to weight and height in order to avoid any unfair advantages. This means suits must be tight in order to ensure athletes cannot use them as a way to gain more lift. For athletes, minor day-to-day water weight changes as little as 300 grams. It can mean that suits will not be tight enough according to their body mass indexes (体重指数).
1. What does the underlined word “It” refers to in the second paragraph?| A．Ski jumping. | B．Athletic talent. |
| C．Physical science. | D．Superhurnan power. |
| A．The interaction between force and drag. |
| B．The interaction between gravity and balance. |
| C．The interaction between air particles and gravity. |
| D．The interaction between skiers and air particles. |
a. Keep their bodies and skis parallel to the ground.
b. Change their positions as little as possible.
c. Position their skis in a V-shape when they jump.
d. Increase the angle as much as possible.
| A．a c | B．b c | C．c d | D．a d |
| A．Specially made suit. | B．Strict control of athletes’ height. |
| C．Standardized equipment. | D．Much daily water intake. |
| A．The techniques used by ski jumpers. |
| B．The scientific principles behind ski jumping. |
| C．Rules of the ski jumping competition. |
| D．Excellent performances in ski jumping. |
4 . Nearly 700,000 people have taken part in the world’s largest wildlife survey, helping to count the numbers of wild birds in the UK. The Big Garden Birdwatch is organised every year by a charity called the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB). It is a chance for people to record the birds that visit their garden, balcony, or local green space. The survey gives the RSPB a snapshot of how different types of birds are doing, and whether their populations are going up or down.
This year more than 11 million birds were counted. The house sparrow was the most commonly-seen garden bird, with more than 1.7 million recorded sightings. However, despite hitting the top spot, its numbers are lower than in 2021.
There was a rise in green finch numbers, which gives hope that the species may be recovering from a big drop in population over the last 30 years, mainly caused by disease. The survey also showed that numbers of jay, a colourful member of the crow family, have increased by 73% compared to 2021.
Almost 60,000 schoolchildren took part in the survey, which involved spending an hour in nature counting different types of birds. Wood pigeons were the most commonly spotted by schools, with an average of eight seen by the schools that took part. Blackbirds came a close second.
The Big Garden Birdwatch bas been running since 1979, providing valuable information on the welfare of the UK’s wild birds for the last 43 years. The RSPB’s chief executive officer, Robecca Speight, said, “It’s been brilliant to see so many people taking part this year, taking time out to watch and reconnect with birds.” she added. “Spring is amazing. Spring sees the return of nature’s biggest music festival, the dawn chorus. Open your back door, a window or simply step outside and listen.”
1. The Big Garden Birdwatch is held every year to ________.| A．make a survey on the world’s wildlife |
| B．develop family relationship in the UK |
| C．learn the present situation of UK’s wild birds |
| D．encourage people to take photos of the wild birds |
| A．It is usually spotted by schoolchildren. |
| B．Its number decreases compared to last year. |
| C．It is the most commonly-seen bird in the world. |
| D．It is a colourful member of the crow family. |
| A．birds are easily watched and reconnected in spring |
| B．the connection between people and nature becomes closer |
| C．spring is the best time for music festival s outdoors |
| D．RSPB are becoming less popular among people |
| A．To instruct how to watch the birds. |
| B．To describe different kinds of birds. |
| C．To argue for the protection of wild birds. |
| D．To introduce a bird counting activity in the UK. |
| A．Objective | B．Disapproving. | C．Positive. | D．Unclear. |
5 . 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 are some suggestions for you to bridge generation gap (代沟).
Don’t argue with your parents. Your parents probably won’t consider your ideas if you are shouting at them. 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 (有分歧) 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 car. They argued over it, but finally they came to a compromise. Michael bought the car, but only drove it on certain days. Of course your parents might refuse to compromise on something. In these situations, 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. It is worth having a try.
1. From the passage we know ________ have a communication problem.| A．parents and children of all ages | B．children and other people |
| C．parents and their school children | D．teachers and their students |
| A．argue with them | B．keep away from them |
| C．agree with them all the time | D．tell your parents what you care about |
（①＝Para. 1 ②＝Para. 2 ③＝Para. 3 ④＝Para. 4 ⑤＝Para. 5）
| A．①②/③④/⑤ | B．①②③/④/⑤ |
| C．①/②③/④⑤ | D．①/②③④/⑤ |
| A．How to Bridge the Generation Gap | B．How to Deal with Family Problems |
| C．How to Be Good Parents | D．How to Be a Good Child |
6 . ①Jane’s friend Amy often hides her phone. When Jane is busy looking for it, Amy will always say, “You are too careless and forgetful.” Amy always tells Jane that the clothes Jane wears are ugly and not fit for her. When Jane is angry about her words, she will say, “I say that because I am your real friend.” If you have a friend like Amy, be careful! Maybe you’re experiencing the gaslighting (煤气灯效应).
②Gaslighting is a kind of mental abuse (精神虐待) where someone blames (指责) you for something they do, making you think you’re wrong, crazy or making you even question your memory and unable to trust yourself.
③To see if you meet the problem of gaslighting, you need to learn about some signs. The most typical one is that it can make you unsure of yourself. For example, you may find it difficult to make a simple decision.
④At the same time, you may often say sorry to the abuser and find excuses for his mistakes. Even worse, you will become lonely and feel sad, scared and hopeless.
⑤Since gaslighting is bad for mental health, it is important to deal with it at once. Scientists say the best thing you can do is to leave the person who gaslights you although it can be very hard. If you are not sure what to do, please talk to someone you trust, like a parent, a teacher, or a doctor. They can help you know what to do next and how to feel better.
⑥Scientists add that keeping a secret diary and using a cell phone to record the events are also good ways. They can help you remember the things including date, place and other useful information so that you know you’re not imagining.
Gaslighting | |||
| 1 | Unsure of yourself | Say sorry & Find excuses | Feel lonely, sad, scared and hopeless |
| Suggestion | Leave & Talk to someone you trust | 2 | Use phones to record |
1. Which of the following can be put into No. 1 according to the passage?
| A．Meaning | B．Reason | C．Sign | D．Example |
| A．Exercise a lot | B．Keep a diary |
| C．Listen to music | D．Take a walk |
| A．Gaslighting: an abuse we need to tell and stop | B．Gaslighting: a problem hard to solve |
| C．Gaslighting is everywhere around us | D．Gaslighting is bad for our health |
A． | B． | C． | D． |
7 . In the past few years, a video of young Chinese doing Baduanjin has been played for more than 10 million times on Bilibili. No one could have expected that Baduanjin has become so popular among Chinese young people. They fall in love with it and can’t wait to spread Chinese traditional exercise around the world.
Baduanjin, also called “eight-section brocade (锦缎)”, is a kind of slow-moving qigong created over 800 years ago during the Song Dynasty (960-1276). It includes 8 steps that are easy to practice, such as “turn your head back to stay away from illnesses”. It also shows how the eight movements (动作) make the human body as fluid (流畅的) as silk.
The health of the body is achieved during exercise. By practicing Baduanjin, you can expect to improve your health, strengthen your spirit and live longer. “I have been doing Baduanjin for about four months, which makes me sleep well and get stronger. I am thankful for Baduanjin since it gives me a much healthier lifestyle,” a young man said.
Unlike more physically demanding (体力需求) sports such as the ball games, Baduanjin is slow and usually done with relaxing and soothing (舒缓的) music, so it used to be seen as the sport for the elders. In fact, it’s perfect for office workers because they often have pains in back and neck due to sitting in front of the computer for hours. What’s more, Baduanjin needs very little space and time.
But not all people are fit for practicing Baduanjin. Liu Xiaodan, a professor at Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, reminded that people should always put safety first when doing Baduanjin, and people who fall easily should not take up this exercise.
1. According to Paragraph 1, it’s ________ that Baduanjin becomes so popular among Chinese young people.| A．unfair | B．silly | C．unbelievable | D．simple |
A． | B． | C． | D． |
| A．the steps of Baduanjin | B．the uses of Baduanjin |
| C．the development of Baduanjin | D．the persons fit for Baduanjin |
| A．a woman living in a small room | B．a man busy with work |
| C．an office worker with a sore back | D．an old man who falls easily |
8 . There are all kinds of jobs in the world. But do you know some unusual jobs in China? Let’s see!
| Fake (假的) boyfriends Young women are always under great pressure of getting married as early as possible. So they often ask some men to be fake boyfriends. Their mothers won’t nag (唠叨) them any more. | Professional queuers (排队者) Recently, people don’t have time to wait, so the professional queuers wait in line for them at banks, train stations, some restaurants... |
| Human punching (击打) bags A few people are called “human punching bags” because they allow others to beat them. It’s a good way to make people feel less stressed. | Grandma police Grandma police don’t work like the real police. They don’t catch the bad people. Instead, they usually hand out the notices and help people follow the rules. |
1. If you want to go to the restaurant but there is a long line, you may need _________.
| A．a fake boyfriend | B．a professional queuer |
| C．a human punching bag | D．grandma police |
| A．wait in line | B．feel less stressed | C．catch bad men | D．follow the rules |
| A．nature and animal | B．food and health |
| C．science and technology | D．life and fun |
9 . Whether from news reports or social media articles, you may know that 5G is coming. To help you understand 5G better, we list some facts you should know.
★What is 5G?
5G is the 5th generation network. It is a new global network after 1G, 2G, 3G and 4G and it can connect everyone and everything together. 5G means super-fast data speeds and one can download (下载) a two-hour movie within 10 seconds.
★5G will make self-driving cars possible.
For safety, self-driving cars need super-fast data transmission (传输) speeds to communicate with their surrounding (周边的) environment. 5G is just what makes self-driving cars achieve this.
★5G will change the way we work or study.
In the future, having remote working or studying ability is very important. With the help of 5G, people can have video meetings, take online classes and do other work as easily in their homes as in the offices or classrooms. It will be also easier for doctors to treat patients remotely by 5G.
★5G will change society in too many ways.
The facts listed above are only a part of what 5G will make possible. Just as in the early days of the Internet in the 1990s, few could see how it could change our life and the world. The same will surely be true of 5G.
With 5G, many things do not seem like dreams anymore. Now let’s get ready to say goodbye to 4G and welcome the coming of 5G.
1. The underlined word “remote” probably means “________” in Chinese.| A．独立的 | B．远程的 | C．偏僻的 | D．疏远的 |
| A．As a new global network, 5G is not as fast as 1G, 2G, 3G and 4G. |
| B．With 5G, doctors can not treat the patients remotely. |
| C．We shouldn’t say goodbye to 4G and welcome 5G. |
| D．Without 5G, self-driving cars are not probably possible. |
| A．5G will not change our life and the world in the future. |
| B．5G will change our life and the world in the future. |
| C．People may not know how 5G will change our life and the world now. |
| D．People will not understand why 5G will change our life and the world. |
| A．a travel magazine | B．a guidebook |
| C．a science magazine | D．a letter |
10 . Scientists have always wanted to know more about the universe (宇宙).
Years ago, they knew many things about the Moon. They knew how big it was and how far it was from the Earth. But they wanted to know more about it. They thought the best way was to send men to the Moon.
The Moon is about 384,000 kilometers away from the Earth. A plane can’t fly to the Moon because the air reaches only 240 kilometers away from the Earth. But something can fly even when there is no air. That is a rocket.
How does a rocket fly? There is gas (气体) in the rocket. When the gas is made very hot inside the rocket, it will rush out of the end of the rocket, so it can make the rocket fly into the sky.
Rockets can fly far out into space. Rockets with men in them have been to the Moon. Several rockets without men in them have flown to another planet (行星) much farther away than the Moon. One day rockets may be able to go to any place in space.
1. Scientists have know ________ the Moon is.| A．how long | B．how big | C．how old | D．how many |
| A．there is no air above 240 kilometers away from the Earth |
| B．there is no gas in the place |
| C．the plane is not strong enough |
| D．the plane is terrible |
| A．keeping the air in the rocket fresh |
| B．keeping the men in the rocket warm |
| C．making the rocket fly |
| D．making fresh air |
| A．the stars | B．another planet of the sun |
| C．the Sun | D．the Moon |
