1. What made the blog first known to the public?
| A．A newspaper report. | B．A TV program. | C．A photo. |
| A．He takes photos. |
| B．He acts as models. |
| C．He does Eden’s make-up. |
| A．Fashion trends. | B．Money saving tips. | C．Clothes for students. |
| A．The 1920s. | B．The 1970s. | C．The 1980s. |
1. What does Ann say about her performance in the World Championships?
| A．She did better than she had expected. |
| B．She regretted not preparing well enough. |
| C．She was disappointed to win a silver medal. |
| A．Once a week. | B．Every day. | C．Six days a week. |
| A．She avoids close contact with them. |
| B．She likes to communicate with them. |
| C．She has made good friends with them. |
| A．Flying kites. | B．Reading. | C．Skiing. |
1. What is the presentation about?
| A．A survey result. | B．A new product. | C．A working schedule. |
| A．To get familiar with the new team. |
| B．To find inspiration for his survey report. |
| C．To know more about the market department. |
| A．At 3:00 p. m. | B．At 2:55 p. m. | C．At 2:45 p. m. |
4 . Socially, few things are more annoying than someone repeatedly checking their phone in the middle of your conversation with them. Soon enough, you’re having unhappy thoughts, thinking of their way like, I’m boring you; you’re more concerned with whoever’s on that phone than me; you don’t care about me. None of that is necessarily true, but this is: “If someone is engaged in a great conversation, they wouldn’t care about their phones,” says Leslie, a psychologist and researcher at NYU.
Do you sometimes wonder: What should I have said to a rude person like this? What if we have to talk to such maddening persons? Experts have advice about how to deal with this.
Whether you say something or not, remember that the cell-addict’s annoying habits aren’t about you. “It’s rude, for sure, but sometimes we mistake the behavior for more than what it is,” says Leslie. “It’s possible that they are facing something tough and merely experiencing nervousness or anxiety,” he adds. It’s also possible that their partner is stuck with a flat tyre (轮胎) or their kid is sick in hospital. The point is that you don’t know.
So before you become angry at the cell-addict’s open rudeness, focus instead on building a better conversation than whatever’s going down on Instagram. You might never be able to achieve this, given the power of today’s social media, so if you’re close enough to a person, Leslie advises you to directly ask them: “What’s on that thing that’s so interesting?” Chances are that they will apologise at once and quickly put the phone away. But if the answer is something real, talk about it. Better yet, you can avoid the situation in advance by saying something like, “I’m really interested in catching up properly, so how about we leave our phones in the car?” If they indeed have that flat tyre or sick kid, at least you won’t have to assume that it’s because your stories are boring.
1. Why do people often check their phones according to Leslie?| A．They are anxious about something. |
| B．They are enjoying the conversation. |
| C．They are bored with the conversation. |
| D．They are interested in what’s on the phone. |
| A．They may be nervous or anxious. |
| B．They are being rude intentionally. |
| C．They are avoiding the conversation. |
| D．They are disinterested in social interactions. |
| A．Talking about something real. |
| B．Asking the other person directly. |
| C．Avoiding the situation in advance. |
| D．Asking the other person for explanation. |
| A．What is a cell-addict. |
| B．How to deal with a cell-addict. |
| C．Why people repeatedly check their phones. |
| D．When to cut in appropriately during a conversation. |
5 . When it comes to lowering blood pressure, studies have typically shown that aerobic (有氧的) exercises are best. Recent research suggests another type of physical activity is worth including as an effective tool to prevent and treat high blood pressure.
Exercises that engage muscles without movement, such as wall squats and planks, may be best for lowering blood pressure, according to a large study published in July, 2023 in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
This type of training is known as isometric exercise, according to the Mayo Clinic. Isometric muscle action happens when muscles contract but do not visibly change length, and the joints involved don’t move, facilitating stability of the body. Isometric exercises can be done with weights or without, just relying on the body’s own weight.
“These findings provide a comprehensive data-driven framework to support the development of new exercise guideline recommendations for the prevention and treatment of high blood pressure,” said study coauthor Dr. Jamie O’Driscoll in a news release.
The researchers looked into randomized controlled trials that had reported the effects of exercise interventions, lasting two or more weeks, on blood pressure between 1990 and February 2023. From a review of 270 trials with 15,827 participants, the researchers found that among HIIT (high intensity interval training), isometric exercise, aerobic exercise, dynamic resistance training and a combination of the latter two, isometric exercise led to the greatest reductions in blood pressure.
It’s also important to note that there are other lifestyle changes as well as exercise that can benefit your blood pressure. These include keeping to a healthy weight, eating a balanced diet, cutting down on salt, not drinking too much alcohol and ensuring that you continue to take any prescribed medication.
More research is needed to determine exactly why isometric exercises might be better for lowering blood pressure than other types of training, the authors said.
1. What does the underlined part “isometric exercise” in paragraph 3 refer to?| A．Exercise that is done with extra weights. |
| B．Exercise that involves visible muscle contraction. |
| C．Exercise that focuses on stability of the body. |
| D．Exercise that engages muscles without movement. |
| A．By providing statistics. | B．By interviewing experts. |
| C．By doing experiments. | D．By making comparisons. |
| A．Exploring the reasons for its effectiveness. |
| B．Demonstrating its influences on mental health. |
| C．Assessing its suitability for different populations. |
| D．Determining its long-term impacts on blood pressure. |
| A．The benefits of aerobic exercises. | B．The best exercise for blood pressure. |
| C．The effects of various types of exercises. | D．The importance of keeping a healthy lifestyle. |
As students, you must take your studies seriously and accept responsibility for your own learning. This means meeting deadlines for your schoolwork, following your teachers’ guidance, and of course, always aiming for academic
As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm glow over the animal shelter, Sarah walked through the rows of cages until her eyes landed on a small, trembling dog huddled (蜷缩) in the corner. “I think I’ve found the one, ” Sarah whispered softly to herself as she looked into the dog’s sad eyes. This timid, abandoned dog had no idea that a journey of transformation with friendly people lay in store for him.
The shelter staff explained that the dog, named Buddy, had a difficult past and was very shy and scared. Sarah extended a hand, offering a soothing tone, “Hey sweetie, you must have a story to tell, but from now on, you’ve got a buddy in me. ”
Bringing Buddy home was just the beginning of their journey, which was rocky at first for him. Everything was strange and new, causing him to hide under furniture and startle at every sound. Therefore, Sarah provided a cozy bed, delicious meals, and most importantly, heaps of love and comfort.
Slowly but surely, he started to emerge from his shell, wagging his tail tentatively and gazing at Sarah with a glimmer of hope in his eyes. Under Sarah’s patient and loving guidance, Buddy flourished, even learning tricks and commands, and forming a deep bond with his new owner.
The journey of healing turned out to be a success. But Sarah had never expected it would bring about another one.
One day, while scrolling through social media, Sarah came across a heartwarming story about dogs being trained to assist children with autism (自闭症). Those children had social communication difficulties and had few facial expressions and gestures. Without hesitation, she inquired about the program and soon, Buddy was enrolled in training to become a certified therapy(治疗) dog. But she was unsure whether Buddy would be comfortable with the new challenge.
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Their first day at the therapy center was filled with uncertainty.
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As the weeks progressed, Sarah noticed a remarkable change both in the children and Buddy.
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8 . One sunny afternoon, Jack and I rode hard towards his house. The sun shone
We turned into a street lined with small, old railway houses. Jack opened a gate and we went through it. I got off my bike and
We went in by the back door. The kitchen had a cupboard, a small dining table with three chairs and an ancient cooker. Everything was
In Jack’s room, it had a bed, a one-door closet, and a table. Several books were
Feeling ashamed, I reflected that I grew up in a
| A．briefly | B．regularly | C．slowly | D．brightly |
| A．dirt | B．decorations | C．passengers | D．damage |
| A．coat | B．tie | C．shoes | D．hat |
| A．generous | B．clean | C．worn | D．ugly |
| A．meant | B．wondered | C．argued | D．knew |
| A．protected | B．accepted | C．rested | D．covered |
| A．drawn | B．crossed | C．waved | D．shaped |
| A．nearly | B．spotlessly | C．naturally | D．severely |
| A．spread | B．stored | C．placed | D．hidden |
| A．lied | B．stood | C．set | D．put |
| A．rose | B．admitted | C．flamed | D．worked |
| A．relatively | B．humbly | C．traditionally | D．respectively |
| A．stuffed | B．engaged | C．equipped | D．surrounded |
| A．Therefore | B．Nevertheless | C．Otherwise | D．Subsequently |
| A．energetic | B．modest | C．curious | D．content |
Tom could communicate well with other people through the computer or even on the phone, but when it came to making public presentations, he was hopeless. He was aware that people at conferences would count up the times he said such things as “what I really meant to say was” when he got nervous.
Tom was an expert in Reality Robotics Company. His boss had asked him to do something that he was absolutely scared about. The next month he would be presenting on behalf of his company, and there would be a lot of people, and his boss, who had never attended Tom’s presentations, wanted to impress the audience with the innovative work that the company was doing. Tom knew his boss’s respect for him would plummet (坠落) if he said that he could not do it. So, he worked like crazy on the task.
One day, he felt a great need to relax. He turned on the TV. He laughed, and smiled through the first show, making him feel a little better. But it was the second show that really got to him, where the ventriloquist (腹语术者) Arthur worked with his dummy (假人) . This really provided him with an inspiration for how he was going to make his much-feared presentation a success.
The next day, he organized a meeting of the people that had the skills he needed, and, of course, his boss. When he explained what he wanted to do, he could sense that everyone was with him on this plan. But a lot of work had to be done for the object of the plan to be completed.
It was the day of the presentation. Tom was somewhat nervous, but nowhere near to the extent that he usually was for just such a situation. And they had to get to their destination early, for what needed to be done had to be completed before the audience knew what was going on.
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Paragraph 1: The much-anticipated presentation started.
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