1 . Thinking about the past week, did any of you forget where you put your phone? Did you have a word stuck on the tip of your tongue? You couldn’t remember the name of the movie a friend recommended? What is going on here? Is your memory failing?
It’s not.
The other has something to do with stimulus(刺激物). For example, the tip of the tongue is one of the most common experiences of memory failure.
So when you walk into a room and suddenly don’t know why you’re there, you’re not going crazy or getting Alzheimer’s disease, and your memory isn’t terrible. Go back to the room you were in before you landed in this one and imagine the clues that were there.
A.One necessary factor is attention. |
B.It’s doing exactly what it's supposed to do. |
C.These imperfections are simply the factory settings. |
D.Our brains tend to remember what is meaningful and forget what isn’t. |
E.You’re trying to come up with a word, but you cannot find it in your memory. |
F.It will instantly deliver what you were completely confused about a moment ago. |
G.Memory is amazing and is essential for the functioning of almost everything we do. |
2 . Physical education, or PE, isn’t required for all high school students. In some schools, it isn’t offered for some different reasons. But should high school students have physical education? The answer is certainly “yes”.
Today many people don’t do sports. But as is known to all. doing sports is very important for an adult. Teaching teens the importance of a healthy lifestyle and making fitness plans now can help teens put exercise in the first place as an adult.
High school isn’t that easy. Many students are under a lot of stress. Stress can be harmful to a student’s studies and life. Doing sports can help them deal with stress better, helping them live a happier life at school.
The American Heart Association says that 10 million kids and teens suffer from obesity (肥胖). Teens should get 60 minutes of physical activity per day to control their weight and to help their bones get stronger. The increase in activities that don’t get teens to move around, such as computer games, means many teens don’t get their required exercise. PE classes act as a public health measure (措施) to encourage physical activities and help teens have healthy weights.
Not doing sports increases teens’ hazard of developing many diseases. An active lifestyle offers a good way of protection from these health problems. As much as 75 percent of health-care spending goes toward treating medical conditions that can be prevented by lifestyle changes, according to the American College of Sports Medicine.
According to the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition (PCFSN), students who performed five hours of physical activities each week improved their academic (学业的) performance. Students from programs with no physical activity, who used the extra time for classroom study, did not perform better on tests than those who gave up some study time in support of physical education.
1. According to Paragraph 2, what does physical education in high school mean?A.Making teens attach importance to ęxercise later. |
B.Removing the stress faced by teens at school. |
C.Getting teens to encourage adults to exercise. |
D.Helping teens learn to make good plans |
A.Happiness. | B.Risk. | C.Safety. | D.Sadness. |
A.means making students choose between sports and studies |
B.helps students make good use of all their time |
C.means students adjust to their studies better |
D.helps students do better in their studies |
A.Why high school students should receive physical education. |
B.Why some schools consider physical education important. |
C.How schools can help students love doing sports. |
D.How high school students can live a better life. |
3 . For years, you’ve been told that stress can be deadly and is something to be avoided. Therefore, an anxious situation is often accompanied by a sense of fear. However, recent studies suggest that stress-related harmful effects on your health are not unavoidable.
One study followed 30,000 people over eight years and measured their stress levels. Those who believed that stress is harmful died at a higher rate than those who were under stress but didn’t acknowledge the so-called negative effects. The latter group was healthier, and many of them lived long, happy lives.
Stressful feelings start out in a small region of the brain that affects how people feel emotions, especially fear. The small region is very sensitive to possible threats. When it senses danger, it alerts the brain, and feelings of fear or stress can result. These feelings give people a warning message when they need to pay attention and when they need to take action. For instance, when the sight of a speeding car triggers (触发) the region to release a lightning-fast message, we know immediately to move out of the way!
Another study carried by Health psychologist Dr. McGonigal found a link between stress and the amount of sympathy people showed to others. Researchers tracked 1,000 adults, their descriptions of the level of stress in their lives and the amount of time spent helping others. With each major stressful event, such as a family tragedy or financial crisis, the risk of dying increased by 30 percent. But for the group who spent time helping others, there was no increase in stress-related deaths, even for those who had faced their own personal tragedies. According to Dr. McGonigal, “Chasing meaning is better for your health than trying to avoid discomfort. Go after what it is that creates meaning in your life and then trust yourself to handle the stress that follows.”
1. What does the study in paragraph 2 suggest?A.Stress caused many deaths over eight years. |
B.Stress won’t hurt you if you don’t acknowledge its presence. |
C.It is not the stress but our response to it that creates problems. |
D.Those without stress usually live long and happy lives. |
A.Stress is harmful to the brain. |
B.Stress can cause danger. |
C.Stress can be a threat to us. |
D.Stress can lead to timely action. |
A.People without stress spend more time caring others. |
B.Stress often causes a family tragedy or financial crisis. |
C.Stress can be avoided by helping others. |
D.People chasing meaning in life suffer less from stress. |
A.Stress Is Not Your Enemy | B.Man Can Conquer Stress |
C.We Need Remove Stress | D.Stress Is Nearly Harmless |
4 . What if everyone in the world was exactly alike? The world would be extremely
It all started in elementary school when I
I might be different, because I have more different
A.complex | B.harmonious | C.fantastic | D.boring |
A.trust | B.praise | C.accept | D.compare |
A.Abilities | B.Differences | C.Efforts | D.Beliefs |
A.proved | B.declared | C.found | D.considered |
A.relate | B.return | C.apologize | D.respond |
A.imagined | B.realized | C.hoped | D.remembered |
A.Thankfully | B.Impossibly | C.Apparently | D.Unfortunately |
A.By accident | B.In return | C.In fact | D.At most |
A.mentioned | B.attacked | C.counted | D.threw |
A.attracting | B.focusing | C.escaping | D.controlling |
A.aims | B.futures | C.emotions | D.interests |
A.mean | B.sensitive | C.attentive | D.blind |
A.creating | B.forgetting | C.knowing | D.ignoring |
A.misunderstood | B.evaluated | C.tested | D.tolerated |
A.clearly | B.eagerly | C.seriously | D.really |
5 . One afternoon I toured an art museum while waiting for my husband to finish a business meeting. I was looking forward to a quiet view of the wonderful works.
A young couple viewing the paintings ahead of me chatted
I was standing at the counter of the museum gift store making a
“He's a
“But what does he get out of the art?” I asked, He can't see.”
“Can't see! You're wrong. He sees a lot.
I learned something about patience, courage and love that day. I saw the
A.continuously | B.carelessly | C.hardly | D.excitedly |
A.required | B.decided | C.blamed | D.announced |
A.coming up with | B.adding up to | C.putting up with | D.living up to |
A.As though | B.Now that | C.Each time | D.Ever since |
A.difference | B.deal | C.fortune | D.purchase |
A.looked | B.got | C.reached | D.broke |
A.casually | B.deliberately | C.hard | D.easily |
A.brave | B.lucky | C.cold | D.clever |
A.make up | B.give up | C.wake up | D.turn up |
A.discovery | B.complaint | C.promise | D.contribution |
A.Less | B.Better | C.Worse | D.More |
A.describes | B.draws | C.touches | D.praises |
A.wisdom | B.patience | C.courage | D.faith |
A.thought | B.hearing | C.emotion | D.sight |
A.expected | B.shared | C.received | D.imagined |
6 . If you think that running marathons will help you live a long and healthy life, new research may come as a shock. According to a recent scientific study, people who do a very strenuous workout are as likely to die as people who do no exercise at all.
Scientists in Denmark have been studying over 1,000 joggers (慢跑者) and non - joggers for 12 years. The death rates from the sample group indicate that people who jog at a proper pace two or three times a week for less than two and a half hours in total are least likely to die. The best speed to jog at was found to be about 5 miles per hour. The research suggests that people who jog more than three times a week or at higher speeds of over 7 mph die at the same rate as non - joggers. The scientists think that this is because strenuous exercise causes structural changes to the heart and arteries(动脉). Over time, this can cause serious effects.
Peter Schnohr, a researcher in Copenhagen, said, “If your goal is to decrease risk of death and improve life expectancy(寿命), jogging a few times a week at a proper pace is a good strategy. Anything more is not just unnecessary, and it may be harmful.”
The implications (暗示) of this are that moderate forms of exercise such as tai chi, yoga and walking may be better for us than “iron man events, triathlons and long - distance running and cycling. According to Jacob Louis Marott, another researcher involved in the study, “You don't actually have to do that much to have a good impact on your health. And perhaps you shouldn’t actually do too much”.
1. Which of the following words can replace “strenuous” in Paragraph 1?A.regular | B.hard | C.practical | D.limited |
A.To suggest giving up jogging | B.To show risks of doing sports |
C.To provide supportive evidence | D.To introduce the research content |
A.It may injure the heart and arteries. | B.It can make the body tired out. |
C.It will bring much pressure. | D.It consumes too much energy. |
A.No exercise at all is the best choice. | B.More exercise means a healthier life. |
C.Marathons runners are least likely to die. | D.Too strenuous exercise is no better than none |
7 . NASA has flown an aircraft on another planet for the first time. On Monday, April 19, Ingenuity, a 1. 8-kilogram drone (无人机) helicopter, took off from the surface of Mars, flew up about three meters, then hovered for 40 seconds and took photos above with one of its two cameras. The historic moment was livestreamed on YouTube. “We can now say that human beings have flown a drone helicopter on another planet,” said MiMi Aung, the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter project manager at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, at a press conference. “We, together, flew at Mars, and we, together, now have our Wright brothers moment,” she added, referring to the first powered airplane flight on Earth in 1903.
The details: The flight was a significant technical challenge, thanks to Mars' s bone-chilling temperatures (nights can drop down to -130 °F / -90 °C) and its incredibly thin atmosphere — just 1% the density of Earth' s. That meant Ingenuity had to be light, with rotor blades (螺旋桨) that were bigger and faster than would be needed to achieve liftoff on Earth (although the gravity on Mars, which is only about one-third of Earth's, worked in its favor). The flight had originally been scheduled to take place on April 11 but was delayed by software issues.
Why it's significant: Beyond being a significant milestone for Mars exploration, the flight will also pave the way for engineers to think about new ways to explore other planets. Future drone helicopters could help astronauts by scoping out locations, exploring inaccessible areas, and capturing images. Ingenuity will also help inform the design of Dragonfly, a car-size drone that NASA is planning to send to Saturn's moon Titan in 2027.
What's next: In the next few weeks, Ingenuity will conduct four more flights, each lasting up to 90 seconds. Each one is designed to further push the limits of Ingenuity's capabilities. Ingenuity is only designed to last for 30 Martian days, and is expected to stop functioning around
May 4. Its final resting place will be in the Jezero Crater as NASA moves on to the main focus of its mission: Getting the Perseverance rover (毅力号火星探测器) to study Mars for evidence of life.
1. Why does MiMi Aung mention Wright brothers?
A.To honor the historic contribution of Wright brothers. |
B.To make a comparison between Wright brothers and herself. |
C.To highlight the importance of Ingenuity's Martian exploration. |
D.To remind the public of the first powered airplane flight on Earth. |
A.The delay of software tests. |
B.The force of gravity on Mars. |
C.Mars's temperatures and atmosphere. |
D.Technical difficulty in liftoff on Earth. |
A.A great victory. | B.A difficult task. |
C.A roadside stone. | D.A historic event. |
A.Mars Drone Helicopter Makes Historic First Flight |
B.Modern Wright Brothers Moment: Mars Exploration |
C.First Drone Helicopter Spots Evidence of Life on Mars |
D.Ingenuity: Mars Drone Flies to Take Incredible Pictures |
8 . “Your mind is a garden; your thoughts are the seeds. The harvest can either be flowers or weeds,” William Wordsworth wrote. In the above quote, William suggests that the process of gardening mirrors human life. Depending on what we “plant” in our lives, we bloom (生长茂盛) or don’t. Before you start to work in your garden, it’s necessary to have a vision for it. Thinking of what you want to grow in your garden and how to lay it out is a good first step in making your vision a fruitful reality. In life, you should consider what you want to create and what you want to achieve, because your mind-garden is like the white paper and the possibilities are endless.
Regardless of what you choose to plant, poor soil isn’t suitable for growth. This is why gardeners take the time and energy to upgrade the soil before planting. So, creating the right soil is important to the realization of your goals and dreams. Fortunately, there are countless ways to make your personal bedrock better. Getting an education is one of the most effective ways, which can help you enrich your life’s soil.
You don’t have to be an enthusiastic gardener to understand the meaning of “You reap(收获) what you sow.” When a gardener wants tomatoes, they just need to plant tomato seeds. It’s a very clear act that produces an expected result. Each of us has the power to decide which “life seeds” to plant. For example, if you plant ill seeds, it's likely that you’ll experience pain in return. Contrarily, if you plant seeds of kindness and understanding, your life will bloom with happiness and love.
A gardener’s truly arduous work begins after the seeds are in the ground because a garden requires a lot of care and attention. Regular watering and weeding are required for a healthy garden. So, to ensure your dreams take root, you should be devoted, aware, and present. After countless hours and energy spent, the crops have grown well and are finally ready to be harvested.
1. What is important before gardeners break ground in their gardens?A.Receiving some training in planting. |
B.Drawing up a good plan for their gardens. |
C.Having the courage to accept the worst outcome. |
D.Doing research on the common local garden plants. |
A.Improving the condition of the soil. | B.Growing your most favorable plants. |
C.Taking care of the plants in your garden. | D.Selecting proper goals in gardening work. |
A.Your quality of life depends on your positive action. |
B.Your experience can help you understand plants better. |
C.Your choice of soil is an important part in your gardening. |
D.Your knowledge of planting will make you a successful gardener. |
A.Beneficial | B.Creative | C.Boring. | D.Tough |
9 . There are around 100 tribes(部落)that live in global isolation, mostly in South America and India. The Sentinelese have lived on one of the Andaman Islands in Eastern India for 60, 000 years. They protect their island by fighting against people from outside. Their language is different from any other known language. Another Andaman tribe is the Jarawa. In the past, they were independent and fought against anybody trying to make contact with them. But in 1998, the Indian government built a road across their land, and since then, they’ve had more contact with the outside world.
Some Amazon tribes avoid contact because of unhappy memories. The Mashco-Piro left their vegetable gardens after rubber companies killed most of their tribe at the beginning of the 20th century. Those who survived became nomadic(游牧的)and started hunting animals in the forest.
The Awa live in the Amazon forests ofBrazil. Out of 350 members, 100 have no contact with the outside world. They left their villages and adopted a nomadic lifestyle around 1850 to escape attacks by Europeans. In the following years, farmers in nearby communities started cutting the trees to expand their farmland. The Awa lost most of their hunting land. The few Amazon tribes that still exist are fighting to keep their traditional way of life.
Survival, an organization that fights for the rights of tribal people, says that uncontacted tribes are the most vulnerable(弱势的)humans on the planet and that’s why their environment should be unavailable to the rest of us. After years of pressure, the organization got Brazil’s government to clear non-natives from the Awa land. All non-Awa people are leaving so the tribe can get their forest back.
But some think it's impossible for tribes to stay isolated forever in a connected world. Contact will be made one day. So the question is:Whose choice should it be, ours or theirs?
1. What can we learn about the Sentinelese from the first paragraph?A.They resist contact from the outside world. |
B.They speakthe same language as the Jarawa. |
C.They are wild about fighting with other tribes. |
D.They have got help from the Indian govemment. |
A.To protect their hunting land. | B.To search for food sources. |
C.To avoid threats from Europeans. | D.To maintain their original way of life. |
A.The tribes should be left undisturbed. |
B.The tribes should fight for more living space. |
C.The cribes should live in harmony with nature. |
D.The tribes should adapt to the connected world. |
A.The Nomadic Tribes in the World | B.Seeking Survival of Tribes |
C.The Unavailable Tribal Environment | D.Protecting the Tribal Forests |
10 . After I graduated from the university, I got so pressured in finding a job. I did a lot of
Unfortunately, in this company the
Weeks passed and one day I received a call from a(an)
I was so happy and felt bad at the same time for
A.designs | B.applications | C.preparations | D.examinations |
A.hand in | B.give up | C.carry out | D.take back |
A.result | B.chance | C.position | D.suggestion |
A.lawyer | B.president | C.reporter | D.receptionist |
A.thus | B.still | C.instead | D.therefore |
A.create | B.share | C.deliver | D.exchange |
A.amazed | B.frightened | C.puzzled | D.disappointed |
A.fails | B.works | C.changes | D.happens |
A.up | B.down | C.aside | D.forward |
A.response | B.suggestion | C.project | D.comment |
A.familiar | B.important | C.unknown | D.common |
A.expect | B.connect | C.value | D.confirm |
A.agree on | B.work on | C.refer to | D.search for |
A.doubting | B.scolding | C.admiring | D.punishing |
A.decision | B.conclusion | C.reminder | D.criterion |