1 . Parkinson’s is a progressive brain disease which leads to shaky hands and slow movement, and there is no cure. Tai Chi, a traditional Chinese martial art that combines (结合) slow, gentle movements with deep breathing and relaxation, may be an effective means of reducing the suffering. Recently, the researchers say that those who practised the martial art twice a week had fewer complications (并发症) and better quality of life than those who didn’t. Experts say the findings back up previous studies on the benefits of exercise for those with Parkinson’s.
The study, from Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, monitored the health of hundreds of Parkinson’s patients for up to five years. One group of 147 people practised regular Tai Chi while another group of 187 did not. The researchers found that the disease progressed more slowly in the Tai Chi group on measurements of symptoms (症状), movement and balance. This group also saw fewer falls, less back pain and dizziness, with memory and concentration problems also lower than in the other group. At the same time, sleep and quality of life continuously improved.
Prof. Alastair Noyce, professor in neurology and neuroepidemiology at Queen Mary University of London, called it “an important study”—the positive effects on aspects of motor (运动的) and non-motor functions are impressive — but said there were limitations in its design, and more tests were needed.
“We already recommend Tai Chi, as well as other forms of exercise, but understanding which forms of exercise are most beneficial is an important goal to improve the long-term management of patients,” he said.
1. Why was the study conducted?| A．To find a cure for Parkinson’s disease. |
| B．To improve the sleep quality of Parkinson’s patients. |
| C．To remove the misunderstanding of the previous studies. |
| D．To research the benefits of Tai Chi for those with Parkinson’s. |
| A．Concentration problem was lower in the Tai Chi group. |
| B．The disease progressed more slowly in the Tai Chi group. |
| C．Patients in the non-Tai Chi group continuously fell down. |
| D．Back pain and dizziness were relieved in the Tai Chi group. |
| A．Tai Chi should be given more preference. |
| B．Finding the most beneficial exercise is of importance. |
| C．It is unnecessary to do more related studies. |
| D．Improve the long-term management of patients is impossible. |
| A．Confused. | B．Doubtful. | C．Positive. | D．Worried. |
2 . Common Mistakes New Runners Make
Running is a great way to get in shape and just about everyone can do it. However, many make a number of common mistakes, which can interfere (妨碍) with training or lead to injury.
·Doing too much too soon
One of the biggest mistakes new runners make is doing too much too soon. Slowly easing into a training program will help reduce the risk of injury, so you can continue on with your new running routine
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Beginners might think they need to run every day (or nearly every day) to meet their fitness or weight-loss goals, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. Running is a high-impact activity which can be really hard on your body. So it’s important to give your body a rest between workouts.
·Not wearing the right equipment
•Running through pain
| A．Not taking rest days |
| B．If you’re just starting out |
| C．Comparing yourself to others |
| D．Running can be uncomfortable at times |
| E．It’s important not to use the same muscles |
| F．While it may be true that you don’t need expensive equipment to take up running |
| G．Experts suggest increasing your running distance by no more than 10% each week |
3 . Community Celebrations
The Story of Artist John BiggersAs the 100th birthday of the late (已故) John Biggers is coming near in 2024, the MFAH celebrates his legacy (遗产) . These videos present a conversation with art it she encouraged, and a look at the wall painting he was invited to paint, describing Black longshoremen of Houston.
A Mosaic of Art and CommunityMeet the Jubilee Quilt Circle, created in the 1990s to protect the legacy of African American quilting (被子) while encouraging personal growth opportunities and experiences in Houston. In this two-part video series, hear from Jubilee members and learn about the central community spirit that goes into the art of quilt-making.
I, Too, Am America.Virtual(虚拟的) experiences―dance, music, spoken-word performances, interviews and more-pay honour to the African American artists whose work is on view in the Museum’s Nancy and Rich Kinder Building. The heading “I Too, We Two!” recognizes the team spirit between the Ensemble Theatre and the MFA Hand also includes the Ensemble Theatre’s virtual.
My Journey with FlamencoSee the different styles of flamenco, a form of Spanish song and dance based on the music traditions of southern Spain from the 9th to 14th centuries. These videos’ leading role is An a María Barceló and the founders of Houston flamenco performance company Solero Flamenco: Jeremías García and Irma La Paloma. The show Glory of Spain: Treasures from the Hispanic Society Museum & amp; Library provides the inspiration (启发).
1. What is the purpose of The Story of Artist John Biggers?| A．To celebrate a festival. | B．To honor a late artist. |
| C．To introduce a tradition. | D．To show the life of the Black. |
| A．World-famous paintings. | B．Online art performances. |
| C．Spanish songs and dance. | D．Art of making bedclothes. |
| A．I Too, We Two! | B．My Journey with Flamenco. |
| C．A Mosaic of Art and Community. | D．The Story of Artist John Biggers. |
4 . Help? Teen Line Is Here
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No issue is too big or too small. We are here to provide hope and support if you are struggling. We are here to help!
What to expect when you call or text Teen Line?
When you call or text Teen Line, another teen will be there to listen, understand, and answer your questions. Many of our callers are talking to someone about what they’re going through for the first time. Our teen listeners are aware of that and try to make you as comfortable as possible.
When you call or text Teen Line, we won’t judge you or tell you what to do. We will listen to you and work with you to find a way to improve your situation.
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Our volunteers, who are high school students from Los Angeles, California, will answer your call. Our volunteers—who we call “Listeners”—receive over 100 hours of training from mental health professionals so that they can respond and understand the needs of the teens reaching out.
What topics can you discuss with us?
Our Listeners are ready to talk about anything you are going through. The most common topics teens reach out about are relationships, anxiety, depression and loneliness.
1. When is Teen Line available both for making a call and sending a message?| A．At 9:00 AM. | B．At 9:30 PM. | C．At 7:45 PM. | D．At 11:00 PM. |
| A．They will tell the caller what to do directly. | B．They will only listen to the caller. |
| C．They will turn to professionals for help. | D．They will work with the caller to solve the problem. |
| A．Well-trained volunteers. | B．College students in California. |
| C．Mental health professionals. | D．Teenagers with the same issues. |
5 . New Caledonian crows are well-known for using different types of tools for preying (捕食) from tree holes and other hiding places. While they firmly hold their tools in the bill, they need to put them down to eat. This is when crows are at risk of losing their tools by accidentally dropping them or having them stolen by other crows.
In an earlier study, researchers in the UK had discovered that crows keep their tools safe when not needed, using one of two “safekeeping” strategies—they either securely hold them trapped underfoot, or temporarily put them into a nearby hole or behind bark. But are crows more careful when handling particularly valuable tools?
“Many of us will fuss (大惊小怪) about a brand-new phone, making sure it does not get scratched, dropped or lost. But we may handle an old phone with a cracked screen quite carelessly,” said lead author Barbara Klump from the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior, Germany.
Crows at one of the team’s long-term study sites use two different kinds of stick tools: complex hooked tools and basic non-hooked tools. The former are painstakingly crafted from a relatively scarce plant species, while the latter are simply twigs (细枝) sourced from the forest floor. “Hooked tools are not only more costly to obtain, but they are also much more efficient,” explained Barbara Klump. “Depending on the foraging (觅食) task, crows can get prey with these tools up to ten times faster than with non-hooked tools.”
In their new study, the researchers now discovered that New Caledonian crows are more likely to keep valuable hooked tools safe between uses than the more basic non-hooked tools. “It was exciting to see crows are just a bit more careful with tools that are more efficient and more costly to replace. This suggests that they have some conception of the relative value’ of different tool types,” noted study co-author James St Clair.
This is the first study to investigate how animals handle and store tools of different kinds, providing a new way to measure how much they value these objects.
1. Why are phones mentioned in paragraph 3?| A．To indicate the necessity of phones in our daily life. |
| B．To emphasize people’s attachment to their old devices. |
| C．To stress the similarity between humans and crows. |
| D．To show people’s improper attitude to old things. |
| A．It can be gotten easily. | B．It can be adjusted freely. |
| C．It can make crows’ foraging more productive. | D．It can prevent crows from danger. |
| A．Their secret hiding places. | B．Their unusual eating habits. |
| C．Their creation of complex tools. | D．Their treatment of valuable tools. |
| A．Crows Use Strategies to Gain Valuable Tools |
| B．Crows Learn to Use Special Tools for Preying |
| C．New Discovery of How Crows Make Tools |
| D．New Caledonian Crows Keep Favorite Tools Safer |
1．参加讲座的经历；
2．参加讲座后的心得体会。
注意：
1．词数80左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：讲座lecture
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注意：
1. 词数80词左右；
2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入词数。
参考词汇：the Terracotta Warriors兵马俑；Big Wild Goose Pagoda大雁塔；
Flatbread in mutton soup羊肉泡馍
Dear Jane,
I’m glad to receive your letter. _________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________I sincerely hope you can travel to China if you are free. Looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
Lying near mountains and Taihu Lake, Li yang
The 365-kilometer road
Li yang No. 1 Roadis also called “Rainbow Highway” because of the red, yellow and blue lines
Not only has Li yang No. 1 Road helped with the
9 . In 1969, watching the landing of Apollo 11 on the Moon on TV from his parents’ farm in Canada, Chris Hadfield was amazed and excited. On that day, at only nine years old, Chris made the most important decision of his life: He was going to be an astronaut.
There wasn’t even a training program in Canada to become an astronaut; but Chris was determined. He spent a great deal of time studying and fixing engines. After school he joined the Canadian army where he learned to fly many different types of planes. Chris did a lot of research for the National Aeronautics and Space Admmistration (NASA) in the United States and had special training. Finally, in 1995 he rode his first rocket into space.
Chris became the first Canadian astronaut to walk in spare, and went on a number of space missions throughout his carcer. The most memorable was his five-month stay on the International Space Station (ISS) as commander, between December 2012 and May 2013. He posted on social media thousands of photos of Earth and videos of himself explaining how things work in zero gravity. His followers could watch him sleeping, brushing his teeth, washing his hands, or preparing “space” snacks in zero gravity, which turned him into a social media phenomenon.
Today, Chris travels the world giving talks about his work. He once said, “Decide in your heart of hearts what really excites and challenges you, and start moving your life in that direction. Every decision you make, from what you eat to what you do with your time tonight, turns you into who you are tomorrow. Look at who you want to be, and stan sculpting yourself into that person. You may not get exactly where you thought you’d be, but you will be doing things that suit you in a profession you believe in. Don’t let life randomly kick you into the adult you don’t want to become.”
1. What led Chris to make up his mind to be an astronaut?| A．The life on his parents’ farm. |
| B．His ability to fly various planes. |
| C．Apollo 11’s landing on the Moon. |
| D．His passion for studying engines. |
| A．The space tasks he conducted in his life. |
| B．The pictures and videos he posted online. |
| C．His inspiring talks about his work around the world. |
| D．His great contributions to Canada’s space industry. |
| A．Courage is what it takes to overcome difficulties. |
| B．Opportunities go hand in hand with challenges. |
| C．From small beginnings coms, treat endings. |
| D．The key to success lies in the firm aim. |
| A．Strong-willed and hardworking. |
| B．Adventurous and outgoing. |
| C．Optimistic and responsible. |
| D．Smart and knowledgeable. |
10 . I was walking through the bush when, suddenly, a baby koala rushed to me through the sky. Through quick thinking, I managed to catch it in my
Ever since I was a girl, I’d loved animals and at 18 had started work at the Curmmbin Wildlife Sanctuary as a
My son, Jett, always been with koalas and comes out
There are lots of
| A．arms | B．legs | C．clothes | D．gloves |
| A．curious | B．responsible | C．excited | D．unwilling |
| A．exchange | B．care | C．lecture | D．power |
| A．officially | B．properly | C．recently | D．equally |
| A．wood | B．rubbish | C．leaf | D．water |
| A．broke down | B．depended on | C．came across | D．concentrated on |
| A．study | B．confidence | C．debate | D．arrangement |
| A．checked | B．typed | C．registered | D．joined |
| A．naming | B．impressing | C．feeding | D．catching |
| A．health | B．future | C．food | D．return |
| A．educate | B．understand | C．direct | D．trust |
| A．control | B．protect | C．hide | D．recognize |
| A．secret | B．big | C．interesting | D．simple |
| A．allow | B．force | C．ask | D．train |
| A．small | B．confusing | C．natural | D．difficult |
