1 . The benefits of regular exercise are well documented but there’s a new bonus to add to the ever-growing list. New researchers found that middle-aged women who were physically fit could be nearly 90 percent less likely to develop dementia in later life, and as they did, it came on a decade later than less sporty women.

Lead researcher Dr. Helena Horder, of the University of Gothenburg in Sweden, said : "These findings are exciting because it’s possible that improving people's cardiovascular （心血管的）fitness in middle age could delay or even prevent them from developing dementia. "

For the study, 191 women with an average age of 50 took a bicycle exercise test until they were exhausted to measure their peak （最大值的） cardiovascular capacity. The average peak workload was measured at 103 watts.

A total of 40 women met the criteria for a high fitness level, or 120 watts or higher. A total of 92 women were in the medium fitness category; and 59 women were in the low fitness category, defined as a peak workload of 80 watts or less, or having their exercise tests stopped because of high blood pressure, chest pain or other cardiovascular problems.

These women were then tested for dementia six times over the following four decades. During that time, 44 of the women developed dementia. Five percent of the highly fit women developed dementia, compared to 25 percent of the women with medium fitness and 32 percent of the women with low fitness.

"However, this study does not show cause and effect between cardiovascular fitness and dementia, it only shows an association. More research is needed to see if improved fitness could have a positive effect on the risk of dementia and also to look at when during a lifetime a high fitness level is most important. " She also admitted that a relatively small number of women were studied, all of whom were form Sweden, so the results might not be applicable to other groups.

1. What is on the ever-growing list mentioned in the first paragraph?

A．Positive effects of doing exercises.

B．Exercises suitable for the middle-aged.

C．Experimental studies on diseases.

D．Advantages of sporty woman over man

2. Why did the researchers ask the women to do bicycle exercise?

A．To predict their maximum heart rate.

B．To assess their cardiovascular capacity

C．To change their habits of working out

D．To detect their potential health problems

3. What do we know about Dr Horder's study?

A．It aimed to find a cure for dementia.

B．Data collection was a lengthy process.

C．Some participants withdrew from it.

D．The results were far from satisfactory.

4. Which of the following is the best title for the text?

A．More Women Are Exercising to Prevent Dementia

B．Middle-Aged Women Need to Do More Exercise

C．Fit Women Are Less Likely to Develop Dementia

D．Biking Improves Women's Cardiovascular Fitness

2 . Stephanie is a young woman with cerebral palsy(脑瘫). Kamalu Rosa, a surfing_________in Waikik beach, Hawaii, helped her achieve a dream, putting a big_________on her face.

That day Kamalu was on the shores of Waikiki for a documentary(纪录片), in which he played a(n)_________when he met Stephanie_________. Because of her physical_________she’s unable to walk, but still had dreams of surfing, catching that perfect wave. In talking with Stephanie’s family, he realized he could help her_________that.

So Kamalu_________took his board to the water’s edge. Then he_________Stephanie, carrying her onto the board. He paddled(划桨) out, held on to her and finally they together caught some_________.

“It brought me tears out there,” Kamalu said. “She was so excited and__________. It’s the kind of thing you don’t have to__________too much. It’s body language.” “It was the best surfing lesson I have ever__________,” he added.

“I can help people,” Kamalu said. “If I have the__________to help them out in the ocean, I won’t__________the moment.”

Long before the__________story, Kamalu had quietly done other acts of__________. He has helped many people with physical challenges__________the sea, including a legless man. “I’m just very__________, because I can do what I like for a living, and helping others,” he said.

Since a photo of them on the surfboard was__________on a social networking website with the loving story, it has gone__________, receiving many likes and shares.

1.

A．instructor

B．guard

C．fen

D．player

2.

A．doubt

B．smile

C．surprise

D．fear

3.

A．joke

B．game

C．role

D．order

4.

A．by chance

B．by design

C．in time

D．as usual

5.

A．injury

B．reaction

C．change

D．problem

6.

A．avoid

B．abandon

C．achieve

D．learn

7.

A．suddenly

B．quickly

C．frequently

D．anxiously

8.

A．looked forward to

B．came up with

C．got along with

D．went back for

9.

A．waves

B．fishes

C．surfers

D．colds

10.

A．frightened

B．delighted

C．exhausted

D．painful

11.

A．lose

B．worry

C．speak

D．spend

12.

A．given

B．met

C．observed

D．attended

13.

A．skill

B．right

C．ability

D．chance

14.

A．forget

B．miss

C．wait

D．waste

15.

A．amusing

B．moving

C．traditional

D．ordinary

16.

A．kindness

B．business

C．fitness

D．happiness

17.

A．study

B．survive

C．enjoy

D．access

18.

A．healthy

B．wealthy

C．serious

D．lucky

19.

A．found

B．taken

C．drawn

D．posted

20.

A．wrong

B．wild

C．popular

D．crazy

3 . The Internet has become an important part of our life. How do you stay safe online and avoid bad experiences on the Internet? It’s a question that has been asked many times.    1    I’m not an expert, but many years’ blog writing experience has taught me a thing or two, which may be useful for you.

Remember that there is a golden rule of the Internet. That is, if you see or read something that makes you feel uncomfortable, leave the site immediately.    2    

Be careful to protect our privacy.    3    Someone might use the information to steal your identity. And identity theft is a common and serious problem, so we should be very careful about that.

    4    Being online is no excuse for being rude. And you don't want to become a target for a troll or cyberbully (网霸). A troll is a person who posts comments or questions in order to create trouble online. Trolls often use several false names so that they can stay on a site. A cyberbully uses the Internet to be mean(刻薄的) to others. Like a troll, a cyberbully will also write something mean but it is usually directed at particular people.    5    However, the politer you are, the less likely you’ll be attacked.

Have you had any bad experiences online? Do you have some good advice for staying safe online? You’re welcome to post your comments below.

A．Always keep silent.

B．Don’t trust anyone online.

C．Try to be as polite as you can.

D．However, it will never be out of date.

E．Don't give out your address or phone number.

F．Remember not to post opinions or click on anything.

G．They may also post embarrassing photos about those people.

4 . 15 year-old Maddi went to an evening party with some boys without parental permission, playing late into the night. So her dad gave her a choice---either handing over her phone for a month, or giving him right to use her social media for two weeks. She chose the latter, giving Dad the keyword to her TikTok, and the Internet is so appreciative.

Maddi’s dad began to take over her social media early in November, so her followers could expect “some amazing posts, photos and short videos from her dad”. On November 11, Larry, Maddi’s dad, had already begun his funny performance to embarrass his teen daughter, by posting a selfie(自拍), titled “Felt cute. Might delete later”. But that was only the beginning, and by her dad's third post, the teen was already begging him to take away her phone for a month.

“After the first day, Maddi changed her mind and wanted to choose the one month,” the girl’s mother Tawnya couldn’t help laughing when interviewed by TODAY.com. “Larry told her, ‘No. I’m too fascinated. I have too many ideas. We’re sticking with the two weeks.’ He’s loving it. I think he’s gonna make his own TikTok account(账号) when this is over.”

From posing in a tight top and wearing a blonde wig(假发), to ballet dance, it seemed like there was nothing the 43-year-old daddy wouldn’t do to entertain, and Maddi’s friends and social media followers were attracted.

Over the two weeks, Madddi’s Instagram fans jumped from around 2,700 to 12,700, at the time of this writing, so she should probably thank her dad for the punishment. The only question is, can she continue Dad’s style? She’ll have to try, as many of her social media followers are already asking her to “bring Dad back”.

“We’re always down to embarrass our kids!” Tawnya Ford said; adding that her husband often picks up their kids from school dressed as Donald Duck.

1. Why did Maddi let her dad use her TikTok?

A．She wanted to share with him.

B．She wanted to amaze her fans.

C．She had wasted too much time.

D．She had broken the family rule.

2. What made Maddi change her mind after the first day?

A．Her fans, expectation.

B．Her mother’s words.

C．Her dad’s funny posts.

D．Her addiction to the Internet.

3. How did Maddi’s mother sound when speaking to the interviewer?

A．Stressed and serious.	B．Excited and Proud.
C．Nervous and anxious.	D．Relaxed and amused.

4. What can be a suitable title for the text?

A．The Result of Dad’s Punishment

B．Maddi’s Two -Week Offline Life

C．Dad Helps Daughter Gain Fans

D．Dad Took over Daughter’s TikTok

5 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

Robert was a carpenter (木匠). He was living in a village. His mother died a long time ago. His aged father, Kuppan, lived with Robert. Kuppan was very weak. He could not even walk well. He was so weak because Robert did not give him enough food.

Robert had a son. His name was Michael. Michael was just ten years old. He was a very good boy. He loved his grandfather. He had great respect for his grandfather. We did not like his father’s attitude and character to his grandfather, because his father was treating his grandfather cruelly. One day Kuppan was eating his food in the small plate that his son had given to him. The plate fell and broke into pieces. The food also fell on the floor. Robert was working at the other end of the room. He saw the broken plate. He was very angry with his father and used very sharp words to blame his father. The old man felt bad about what happened. He was sorry for his mistake. Robert’s words wounded him very deeply.

Michael saw this. But he was afraid to speak against his father. He was sad about his grandfather. But he was not powerful to stand in support of his grandfather. Then he got an idea.

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The next day, Michael took some of his father’s tools and a piece of wood.

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The carpenter was pretty shocked to hear that.

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