1 . Whether you work at a desk, drive in a car, or take a bus or a train, you spend plenty of time in your seats. But do you know what this means for your body?
In the 1950s, a study compared bus drivers with conductors (售票员) who walked around the bus to sell tickets. It showed that drivers who spent many hours sitting at the wheel were twice more likely to have heart problems than the conductors.
In fact, nowadays we know that sitting for long is connected to different health problems. When we sit all day, we burn fewer calories (卡路里). Some people say it also slows down our body’s ability to control sugar levels, which can increase the chance of getting diabetes (糖尿病).
One possible solution to this problem for desk workers is to use standing desks—to spend at least part of their day on their feet. A study showed that office workers who stood for three hours after lunch had smaller increases in their blood sugar levels. Researchers at the University of Chester also found that if we stand for three or four hours a day, five days a week, we will burn as many calories as ten Marathon (马拉松) runs in a year!
However, some experts question these numbers and say that standing all day can also cause problems like leg or back pain. They suggest gradually increasing the time spent on standing if you want to use a standing desk. They also point out that there are many other choices besides sitting or standing. For example, walking burns far more calories than just standing around.
1. Why does the writer ask the question in Paragraph 1?A.To get an answer. | B.To show a fact. | C.To introduce a topic. |
A.![]() | B.![]() | C.![]() |
A.a skill to do a better job |
B.a way to solve a problem |
C.a medicine to treat an illness |
A.All of us should use standing desks. |
B.Walking is the best choice for desk workers. |
C.Standing for too long might cause back pain. |
A.Time to stand up! | B.Know your body! | C.Better to walk! |
2 . Back when I was little, I was shy. I was afraid to speak up in class or make new friends. My heart would beat fast whenever someone asked me a question, and my face would turn red like a tomato. I spent most of my spare time playing video games and watching cartoons. I was comfortable in my little world, but I knew something was missing.
One day, I met a new friend, Sarah. Sarah was different from me. She loved trying new activities and meeting new people. She encouraged me to step out of my world. We went on bike rides, climbed trees, and tried painting together. I was scared, but Sarah taught me that it’s OK to make mistakes and that failure is a steppingstone to success.
Slowly but surely, I started to change. I began to raise my hand and share my thoughts in class. It felt great to be heard and valued by my classmates and teachers. I even joined school clubs and took part in talent shows.
Now, I’m different. I’m shy sometimes, but I’ve learned to be proud. I’ve discovered that being myself is the best way to make true friends. Thanks to Sarah, I see the world as a place full of possibilities. I’m not afraid of trying new things because they help me grow. I’m thankful for what I’ve become—someone brave, confident, and ready to explore the world, one step at a time.
1. The writer enjoyed ________ when she was little.A.making new friends | B.asking questions | C.playing video games |
A.is a very scary thing | B.can make people more confident | C.can bring people closer to success |
A.Serious and strict. | B.Friendly and wise. | C.Shy and hard-working. |
A.I met a friend named Sarah. |
B.I watched cartoons on weekends. |
C.I made changes little by little. |
A.Don’t be afraid to make a change. |
B.We should take every chance in life. |
C.The more friends you make, the more successful you will be. |
E-books mean electronic books. You can use a device (设备) called an e-book reader to read e-books.
First, they are cheaper. In general, e-books are about 8% cheaper than paper books. Second, they are faster and easier to buy. You don’t have to go to a bookstore.
E-book sales in the US are increasing every year. At the same time, paper book sales have been going down. In 2020, e-book sales were only $3. 04 billion. Paper book sales were $11.9 billion.
Some experts say that e-books will sell more than paper books in the future. They predict (预言) this will happen in the US by 2026. On the one hand, e-book sales will rise to $12.8 billion.
A.You can change the size of the text. |
B.E-books are popular for many reasons. |
C.Between 2020 and 2023, e-book sales grew fast. |
D.It is convenient to take notes on paper books. |
E.On the other hand, paper book sales will keep falling. |
F.You can pay for and download the books from the Internet. |
International Paper Cutting Competition
To further develop the culture of paper cutting and help teenagers become more creative, we invite middle school students aged 13—19 from all over the world to take part in the competition and show their excellent works to the public.
Size: The size of each entry (作品) must be no bigger than B2-size (51.5 cm×72.8cm ).
Entry fee: Free.
Rules: One entry per person.
Entries must be original (原创的) and unpublished (未出版的).
★All entries must be sent to Mr. Wang’s office (No. 3 Middle School, Fuguojie Road, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100032) between May 1st and May 31st. Please write your school name, nationality and home address on a piece of paper and send it with your entry.
PRIZES
·1st Prize / 1 winner/ A trophy (奖杯) and ¥10,000
·2nd Prize/1 winner/ A trophy and ¥5,000
·3rd Prize / 1 winner/ A trophy and ¥3,000
·Prizes for Excellence /5 winners/ A trophy and ¥1,000 for each
For more information, please call Mr. Wang at 010-05148477.
1. Who can take part in the competition?A.Léon, 15, France. | B.Rajesh,11, India. | C.Wu Ling, 9, China. |
A.Send two entries to Mr. Wang. |
B.Hand in their entries after 31st May. |
C.Make sure the entry is in B2-size or smaller. |
①The student’s school name. ②The student’s grade.
③The student’s home address. ④The student’s nationality.
A.①②④ | B.②③④ | C.①③④ |
A.Five. | B.Eight. | C.Eleven. |
A.Sports News | B.Safe and Health | C.Culture and Art |
—Sorry. I was busy all day and I ________ forgot it.
A.completely | B.luckily | C.recently |
—That’s terrible!
A.with | B.for | C.by |
A little girl called Lucy liked playing in the garden. One day, she
Lucy wondered
The bee decided to share his thoughts
Lucy listened
“Yes,” the bee replied, “And there’s more to learn. Plant seeds (种子) of knowledge, love and kindness when you are young. Some day in the
Lucy
From then on, Lucy took every chance to learn from the world. She learned to
A.stopped | B.smelt | C.noticed |
A.why | B.when | C.where |
A.always | B.never | C.sometimes |
A.with | B.for | C.from |
A.quietly | B.angrily | C.carefully |
A.past | B.future | C.morning |
A.talked about | B.worried about | C.thought about |
A.period | B.result | C.reason |
A.play | B.study | C.teach |
A.common | B.busy | C.successful |
8 . Emily Bhatnagar loves reading. “As a kid, I was really shy, so I always read books,” she said. “They became my best friends when I didn’t have one.”
In 2019, Bhatnagar’s father got a serious illness (病). The news was terrible for the family. Books helped Bhatnagar change (改变) her bad feelings into something good. After her father got well, she came up with an idea to help others with books.
Soon Bhatnagar started a book drive (捐书) called For Love & Buttercup in her hometown to collect (收集) books and give them to the ill children in local hospitals. Her father was not astonished after hearing about this plan. “She was always interested in books and wanted to do things for others,” he said. Bhatnagar started it on the Internet by asking people in her area to donate (捐赠) books. At first she felt she wouldn’t get much attention (关注). But after news stations started reporting it, lots of people were ready to give a hand.
Campbell works at one of the hospitals where Bhatnagar has donated books. She said, “The sick children in the hospital don’t have many chances to read. The books have brought them hope and made a big difference to their life.”
Now Bhatnagar is still running the book drive and she has collected over 10,000 books. She still remembers the first time she visited the children who had received her books. “It was the best day of my life.” she said. “I think I want to do this kind of work forever.”
1. Bhatnagar chose to help others with books because ________.A.books helped her make friends |
B.books helped her father get well |
C.books helped her through a difficult time |
A.surprised | B.worried | C.pleased |
A.difficult | B.interesting | C.meaningful (有意义的) |
A.Book lovers help others with books |
B.Reading makes sick children feel better |
C.A girl’s love for her father surprised people around the world |
A.notebook | B.magazine | C.dictionary |
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1. If you are interested in animals, you can choose ________.
A.Town Camp | B.Fire Camp | C.5-Day Holiday Course |
A.Language skills. | B.Self-growth skills. | C.Singing skills. |
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A.¥120. | B.¥240. | C.¥360. |
A.26172308. | B.Millercamp@hotmail.com. | C.Rocklover@gmail.com. |
—________.
A.Best wishes | B.Thank you | C.Have a good trip |