1.故事梗概;
2.最喜欢的人物;
3.推荐理由。
注意:1.词数不少于100;2.开关和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
提示词:推荐recommend sth. to sb.; recommend sb. to do sth.
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7. Nowadays many university graduates are facing the dilemma about whether they should
The term “multitasking” originally
When I turned eighteen, I started working for my neighbors,
disappoint origin regular patient formal explore various |
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2. Our school
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6. As a doctor, when working with
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7 . Get To Know This Sweet and Spiky Fruit
What Are Rambutans?
The rambutan is a tropical fruit native to Malaysia, now grown throughout South East Asia as well as Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Central America. A cousin of the more well-known lychee, both fruits are members of the soapberry family. Rambutans have brownish-pink shells (壳) that are covered in hair-like bristles—in fact, the name rambutan comes from “rambut”, the Malay word for “hair”. The inner white fruit of the rambutan is juicy and sweet. Some say that the rambutan tastes like a sweet green grape.
How to Eat Rambutans
Rambutans are most often enjoyed fresh but also sometimes cooked, used to make rambutan jam. Because of their hard shells, they transport well and are ideal for packed lunches and picnics. They are easily added to cold dishes like fruit salads.
Rambutan Nutrition and Benefits
Rambutans are rich in vitamin C which helps strengthen the immune system and support brain health. Therefore, rambutans make a healthy sweet snack any time of day. Rambutans are low in calories and also rich in fiber (纤维).
Where to Buy Rambutans
Fresh rambutans from abroad can be found in supermarkets nationwide. You can also find rambutans in Chinese and South East Asian markets, both fresh and canned. Though they can be found year round, look for fresh rambutans when they are most plentiful in August and September. When choosing rambutans, pick those that are dark reddish-brown in color. Very pale, light colored rambutans may not be ready to eat.
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While you don’t have to immediately put rambutans in a fridge, they will last longer if you do so. To avoid loss of freshness, wrap rambutans in paper and then in a breathable plastic bag.
1. Which are rambutans?A. | B. |
C. | D. |
A.The inner white fruit is juicy and sweet. | B.It can be enjoyed fresh or cooked. |
C.It has a lot of vitamin C. | D.It has zero calories. |
A.When to Save Rambutans | B.Where to Keep Rambutans |
C.Why to Wrap Rambutans | D.How to Store Rambutans |
8 . One spring morning, my husband was in the yard cutting down an overgrown tree.
He then
I was inside the house tending to some things, when suddenly he came into the house, looking
“What?”I said, totally expecting the very worst.
“Just come with me, ” he said. I
In front of us were four baby birds in the tree branches, having fallen out of their nest (巢) during the terrible ride,
I immediately picked them up and made a “nest” in the front of my T-shirt. My husband just looked at me and said, “You won’t be able to keep them
Luckily, we were able to find the nest in the center of the tree. I placed the baby birds inside the nest. They had no feathers (羽毛), so these tiny birds had no protection
I couldn’t believe it! Within a few minutes, a Blue Jay flew in and was jumping around the nest. She then flew up to the nest and
On one rainy day, I remember seeing her wings were spread especially wide across the nest. It was a
Then one day, all four baby birds jumped out of the nest and were gone. The parents had done their job and now the youngsters were
I ended up
A.dragged | B.planted | C.kicked | D.threw |
A.disappointed | B.cheerful | C.serious | D.angry |
A.led | B.forced | C.invited | D.followed |
A.when | B.so | C.but | D.or |
A.awake | B.alive | C.active | D.alone |
A.against | B.of | C.above | D.for |
A.pick | B.study | C.guide | D.recognize |
A.warmed | B.calmed | C.settled | D.helped |
A.hide | B.cover | C.separate | D.remove |
A.reunion | B.celebration | C.chance | D.event |
A.lively | B.touching | C.funny | D.common |
A.depend on | B.look into | C.believe in | D.care for |
A.ready | B.afraid | C.curious | D.unwilling |
A.discovering | B.decorating | C.saving | D.making |
A.beauty | B.joy | C.peace | D.strength |
10 . Bed rotting — the practice of spending long periods of time just staying under the covers with snacks, screens and other creature comforts — is gaining popularity on social media. Some Generation Z trend followers are now viewing it as a form of self-care, but doctors warn too much could be “sign of depression”. Are these extended breaks really wise for one’s mental health — or could they be a cause for concern?
Dr. Ryan Sultan, a professor at Columbia University in New York, who treats many young people, called the bed rotting trend attractive. “In our culture today, with too much to do, too many expectations and too much productivity, many young individuals (个人) are feeling burned out and often aren’t getting enough sleep. It’s easy to see why taking time off to lie around is attractive,” Sultan said. “In many ways, this is beneficial. It’s a chance to get away from real-life problems and clear your head before returning to life in a better state of mind, ” he added.
For the downside, however, he said a long-term need or desire for bed rotting could do harm to one’s physical health. Spending too many daytime hours in bed — awake or not — could destroy sleep schedules. Our brains are fine-tuned for sleep in darkness and alertness in light. Lying in bed half-asleep during the day will worsen sleep schedules — once that happens, it is a challenge to fix. It could also lead to blood pressure problems and obesity (肥胖).
Long-term need or desire for bed rotting could also be a warning sign of depression, according to a mental health expert. Dr. Marc Siegel, professor of medicine at NYU Langone Medical Center and a Fox News medical contributor, agreed that while some downtime can be useful in terms of de-stressing and rejuvenation (更新), too much bed rotting is a bad health practice. In addition to increasing the risk of depression, it contributes to decreased motivation (动力) as well.
Instead of bed rotting, Siegel recommends regular exercise as a better form of de-stressing. While the occasional lazy day can be beneficial, too much could have the opposite effect. If it happens every day, that’s a fairly sensitive test for depression. Those who lack the motivation to get out of bed could also try calling or texting a family member for support, socializing with close friends, finding a small task to complete, or reaching out to a medical professional for help.
1. According to Dr. Ryan Sultan, why do young people like bed rotting?A.They are fond of what is popular on social media. | B.They are unwilling to socialize with friends. |
C.Bed rotting is away to escape stress. | D.Bed rotting helps fix sleep schedules. |
A.Quickly-activated. | B.Well-trained. | C.Badly-needed. | D.Ill-equipped. |
A.Being lazy from time to time can be good for individuals. |
B.Sleeping in light can increase the risk of depression. |
C.Bed rotting can allow people to avoid expectations. |
D.Feeling down leads to decreased motivation. |
A.Different opinions on how to become motivated. |
B.Main causes of the long-term need for bed rotting. |
C.Practical suggestions for young people to deal with stress. |
D.Possible problems from lying in bed for extended periods of time. |