1 . “If you feel like sleeping more in the winter, you’re not alone,” said Dr. Raj Dasgupta, an associate professor of clinical medicine in California, citing research that found at least a third of American adults reported they sleep more in the winter.
The 188 patients who underwent sleep studies at St. Hedwig Hospital in Berlin slept about an hour longer in winter than they did in summer. And participants did get 30 more minutes of rapid eye movement, or REM, sleep during winter.
The REM phase of sleep is the sweet spot of sleep cycles, characterized by more dreaming and faster heart rate and breathing than in other stages. Its “an essential stage of sleep that helps with memory, concentration, mood regulation and immune function,” Dasgupta said.
The desire for more sleep during winter may have to do with how light fluctuates (波动,起伏) throughout the year. “Our bodies receive cues from the sun when it comes to our circadian rhythm, meaning that when it is bright outside we tend to be active, but when the sun goes down, you may tend to feel tired,” Dasgupta said. “The decrease in sunlight causes an increase in melatonin (褪黑激素) in the body that regulates sleep-wake cycles.”
With the earlier production of melatonin during winter, “it would be natural to assume that a healthy person also would need more sleep during the winter,” said Dr. Carleara Weiss, a research assistant professor at the University of Buffalo.
And light influences not only sleep quantity but also sleep quality. ‘“REM sleep is highly affected by light and darkness, so when during the winter months we have less light, the body is going to basically overcompensate by giving more REM sleep,” said Dr. Joshua Tal, a clinical psychologist specializing in sleep issues.
Humans still don’t need to hibernate (冬眠), Weiss said, nor can we afford to due to our social and occupational obligations. “But we can make adjustments to perform in a better way, to rest in a better way during winter,” she said. “To help our bodies make this transition from sleep to wake, it’s important to have light exposure in the morning during winter months,” Weiss said. “Along with that, it’s important to keep a consistent bedtime and wake-up times.”
1. What happens in the REM phase of sleep?A.Faster breathing. | B.Slower heart rate. |
C.More concentration. | D.Fewer dreaming. |
A.Light will remove people’s desire for sleep. |
B.The brighter it is, the more active you will be. |
C.Light affects not sleep quantity, but sleep quality. |
D.People are more likely to feel sleepy when it gets dark. |
A.People’s sleep quality is decided by the REM sleep. |
B.People’s health is built up based on the REM sleep. |
C.More REM sleep can strengthen our energy in winter. |
D.REM sleep can make up for the shortcoming of less light. |
A.The theory of REM sleep. | B.The approach to relaxing. |
C.The way to adapt ourselves. | D.The plan of increasing sleep. |
2 . We’ve heard of IQ and EQ, which are commonly used. But have you heard of AQ — adversity quotient (逆境商数)? Sometimes, unfavorable situations can take us by surprise or shock us. It could be failed friendships or financial hard times in our life.
Luckily, there are some suggestions to help you be more resilient (适应力的) and adaptable in the face of adversity (逆境), according to Dr Shahram Heshmat, a professor of health economics.
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* Learn to relax and regulate your emotions.
* Ensure you have a good social support network. You should learn to pour out the trouble to families or close friends.
In short, we can’t predict and prevent something unpleasant. But, if we develop our resilience, it will become easier to get through such hard times.
A.Try to find a meaningful goal. |
B.Deal with the ups and downs of life. |
C.But how can we develop our resilience? |
D.The support of others can help you adapt quickly. |
E.Our resilience is a must when there is a great change. |
F.Also it could be missing a chance of promotion in work. |
G.It helps you relieve stress by practising breathing calmly. |
Li counted his gifts one more time as he put a robot-shaped eraser into each envelope. “Twenty, twenty-one, twenty-two.”
“Do you have one for everyone in your class?” Mom asked.
“Yep! And one for Ms. Zhang,” Li said. “I’m ready for the party tomorrow!”
When Li got to school the next day, he saw a new girl in his classroom. She stood near Ms. Zhang and looked around shyly. “This is Fan,” said Ms. Zhang. “Will someone volunteer to show her around today?” Li raised his hand. He liked showing the new kids around and helping them feel welcome.
“Thanks, Li,” Ms. Zhang said. “Now let’s get busy with our work so we’re done in time for the party.” That’s when Li realized he didn’t have a gift for Fan. No one else would have one either. Li pictured his classmates’ desks covered with gifts while Fan’s desk was empty. He had butterflies in his stomach.
At break, he was careful not to mention the party as he showed Fan around the playground. At lunchtime, he walked Fan to the lunchroom, still worried about what would happen at the party. Fan had brought a packed lunch, so Li showed her where she was supposed to sit and introduced her to some of the kids at her table. Li picked up a big plate and joined the rest of his classmates in the lunch line. It was “breakfast for lunch” day, his favorite. As the lunch server placed a heart-shaped cookie on Li’s plate, Li suddenly remembered that kids often included candy hearts or other treats with the gifts they exchanged. This won’t be a happy Children’s Day for Fan with no gifts or treats, he felt upset.
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But as Li sat down at his table, an idea occurred to his mind.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________“Here’s your gift, Fan,” Li said, placing the big red heart in front of her.
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Dear teachers and fellow students,
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Shadow puppetry is an ancient form of storytelling and entertainment in China. Shadow puppets were first made of paper, later from the leather of donkeys or oxen. That’s why its Chinese name is piying,
Born in the Western Han Dynasty, Shadow puppetry became popular in the Tang Dynasty. The following story
Over 2,000 years ago, a beloved concubine (妃子) of Emperor Wu of Han died of illness. The emperor missed her so much that he lost his desire to reign. One day, a minister happened to see children
Shadow puppetry wins the heart of the enthusiastic audience by its lingering music, delicate sculpture,
In the 13th century, Chinese shadow puppetry spread to West Asia, and by the 18th century it
6 . The dancer who performs in a wheelchair
Joe performed at the Royal Ballet as a child but thought his career was over after he lost full use of his legs.
Naturally he was quite
Joe now
Nowadays, as the
Joe also explains the new ballet dancing. “Maybe you think of it as a(n)
Isabel Lubach, a Royal Ballet dancer says, “It just feels so
There’s always more work to do,
A.competent | B.flexible | C.grateful | D.violent |
A.injuring | B.losing | C.collapsing | D.shifting |
A.devoted to | B.exposed to | C.reminded of | D.involved in |
A.confusing | B.hopeless | C.realistic | D.promising |
A.denies | B.abandons | C.advocates | D.restores |
A.unwilling | B.reliable | C.annoyed | D.embarrassed |
A.in case | B.by contrast | C.even though | D.in that |
A.fan | B.witness | C.star | D.audience |
A.calculate | B.claim | C.acquire | D.approve |
A.conventional | B.remarkable | C.unusual | D.abnormal |
A.oppose | B.restrict | C.apply | D.transform |
A.logical | B.refreshing | C.admirable | D.convincing |
A.objective | B.special | C.complex | D.simple |
A.unless | B.though | C.for | D.until |
A.incredibly | B.randomly | C.definitely | D.merely |
7 . Valencia lives, for the time being, in a mobile home park.
He greeted me when I arrived and poured me a cup of coffee. He told me that his dad had worked at a brick-manufacturing plant. His mother worked at home. Most of his seven brothers and sisters didn’t go to college.
Valencia was determined to be the first, despite his late start. He said he was an average student struggling with math and went to community college a year after graduating from high school but decided quickly it was not for him.
He got into construction and then the insurance industry, but he’d always liked to write and do crossword puzzles. “And I loved to read. A lot,” he said. And he joked with his mother that if he won the lottery, he’d use the winnings for college.
It was around 2007. Valencia got tired of telling himself he was going to go back to school. He told his mother it was finally for real. She said, “I hope you make it, Jerry.” And I told her, “I’m going to make it, Mom. Surely!”
The plan was to capitalize on his former construction experience to study civil engineering—the design, building and repair of roads, bridges, etc. But he discovered other interests.
“He was not the youngest student,” says Grant Tovmasian, coach of the forensics debate team Valencia joined. “But he was the most motivated and dedicated, encouraging fellow students and inspiring them to live a more satisfying life?”
Valencia’s sister Sindi Majors says her brother was always bright, but he went through a couple of rough experiences in his life.
Because Valencia has nearly always been homeless, she bought him a motor home, where he lived from 2009 to 2018.
There is something splendidly irrational about Valencia’s determination to get a four-year degree and then a master’s. At his current pace, he’ll be 90 when he finally achieves his goals.
But that doesn’t influence him. He’s found all the youthful energy and academic opportunity stimulating.
“Valencia’s grade in my class this semester will not show up on his transcripts (大学生的成绩单). But I’m giving him an A and in the most important ways, it counts.” says Tovmasian.
1. What does the underlined phrase “capitalize on” in paragraph 6 probably mean?A.Make use of. | B.Get rid of. | C.Break down. | D.Appeal to. |
a. Valencia joined the debate team.
b. He went to a community college.
c. He got into construction industry.
d. He planned to study civil engineering.
A.b-d-c-a | B.b-c-d-a. | C.c-a-d-b | D.d-c-b-a |
A.Caring and ambitious. | B.Devoted and modest. |
C.Positive and generous. | D.Determined and motivated. |
A.Because he hopes to see Valencia graduate as soon as possible. |
B.Because he admires Valencia for his good quality and performance. |
C. Because Valencia has done extra work to perform the best in the class. |
D.Because Valencia has reached his goals earlier inspired by Tovmasian |
8 . “We don’t mind using GPS,” says our Aboriginal guide Baamba in his Australian accent, as he looks out across the wilderness which belongs to his tribe. The red ground ahead is covered with bushes and trees. Although it’s early, it’s already 30 degrees in the shade. It’s a difficult hike, but Baamba is a sensible guide: he always carries a satellite phone in his backpack in case of emergencies. His ancestors, however, relied on songs.
The early Australian Aborigines made the land navigable (可航行的) through songs, dance and paintings. The songs described pathways or “songlines”, which provided an oral “map” of the land. They showed people where to find a water hole, where there was a river and where they could hunt. Generations of Aboriginals followed these pathways, leaving clear marks and carvings on rocks and trees to help future travelers. “But the songs describe more than a pathway,” explains Baamba. “They also tell stories about how the world was created.” According to Aboriginal stories, the world was created, when giant beings, part human, part animal, came down from the sky. From across the sea and from deep in the earth.
One of the many sacred sites called Arkaroo Rock was mentioned in the songs and stories about the land. These songs and stories show the close relationship between the native people and their environment, how they saw themselves as part of nature rather than master of it, and how their way of life resulted in a valuable knowledge of their land. It was a way of life with more than 2,000 generations. It was a way of life that was safe from invasion and influence until 1788.
____________ Sadly, this destroyed their ancient way of life, and many Aboriginal songlines were lost. Today, people like Baamba are trying to restore this heritage and preserve it.
It’s late now and Baamba is waiting outside Arkaroo Rock. Inside, we’re admiring the beautiful cave paintings, but as soon as we have taken some photos, we leave. Dark clouds are visible on the horizon—there are already flashes of lightning and thunder in the distance. As we drive away, the wind blows through the trees, and we can almost hear the voices of those first Australians, singing the songs of their ancestors, and following the songlines.
1. Why does the writer mention Baamba’s ancestors’ songs in paragraph 1?A.To promote these songs, special culture | B.To draw readers’ attention to the theme. |
C.To show off the old but advanced songs. | D.To advertise the place’s tourist attractions |
A.Songlines were printed maps of die land. |
B.Sonlines were mainly used to help hunters. |
C.Songlines were a symbol of bravery of the Aborigines. |
D.Songlines played a key role in finding people’s way around. |
A.Songlines were negatively influenced by strange tourists. |
B.The Aborigines experienced a terrible natural disaster in 1788. |
C.The Aborigines celebrated their victories for defeating the enemy. |
D.Foreigners’ invasion since 1788 resulted in the natives’ life destroyed. |
A.Guidelines. | B.Songlines. | C.Exploration. | D.Tradition. |
9 . With a leather book cover, a golden overhang, made from colored paper and edges of the book painted red, the French version of An Introduction to The Analects of Confucius《论语入门》is a classic from the Age of Enlightenment in France. The book is about the political ideas, ethical thoughts and moral concepts of China more than 2,000 years ago. Francois Bernier, the author of the book, would never have expected that the French version of the Chinese classic translated by him could be brought to China more than 300 years after he finished it.
The French version of An Introduction to The Analects of Confucius is a national gift. 2019 marked the 55th anniversary of the establishment of China-France diplomatic ties. On March 24 of that year, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron in Nice, France. Before their meeting, Macron presented Xi with the original French version of An Introduction to The Analects of Confucius published in France in 1688.
As a classic of traditional Chinese culture, The Analects of Confucius《论语》was introduced to Europe as early as the 17th century. Commenting on the influence of Chinese culture in France, Macron said the thoughts of Confucius had deeply inspired French thinkers such as Voltaire and had a long-lasting influence on the French Enlightenment (启蒙运动).
After hearing Macron’s introduction, Xi said he would take this precious gift back to China’s National Library. President Xi once said that the rich philosophical ideas, humanistic spirit, edifying thoughts (教化思想) and moral concepts of China’s fine traditional culture can provide useful inspiration for understanding and transforming the world, for governing the country, and for moral construction.
1. What does An Introduction to The Analects of Confucius mainly deal with?A.Music history, ethical thoughts and folk songs. |
B.Political ideas, ethical thoughts and fairy stories. |
C.Moral concepts, classic works and military ideas. |
D.Ethical thoughts, moral concepts and political ideas. |
A.Macron saw them as an inspiration to many French inventors. |
B.Macron saw them as guidelines for the French Enlightenment. |
C.Macron considered them great valuable to French in some ways. |
D.Macron considered them the best way to spread Chinese culture. |
A.Science. | B.Travel. | C.Culture. | D.Technology. |