1 . Improved mental health is on the agenda for many people in 2024 and being organized is the preferred method of realizing it.
Disorganization is often considered to have a negative impact on the way we see ourselves and the lives we lead. The studied downsides of living in a disorganized environment include memory problems, poor eating habits, and decreased self-control. “There’s an obvious link between increased stress and anxiety disorders and living in a messy space,” says Daniel Levitin, a behavioral neuroscientist (行为神经科学家) at McGill University.
“Disorganization brings a loss of productivity that is difficult to quantify (量化),” says Levitin. He points to the amount of time people lose looking for lost items, missing appointments, or falling behind at work or school because of disordered living. “The average person likely loses 5 percent of their time due to disorganization,” he says. “Take your annual salary, multiply that by 5 percent, and you can measure what disorganization may be costing you.”
Joseph Ferrari, one of the most recognized scholars on disorganization research, says that nearly every mental health downside that comes from disorganization can be improved by getting organized. “You’ll feel more energetic, enhance your productivity in the office, and greatly improve the quality of your life,” he says.
Tidy homes have been found to be a predictor of physical health. “Those whose houses are cleaner are more active and physically healthy,” says Libby Sander, an assistant professor of organizational behavior. Part of this is due to organized people being better at managing their time, but it’s also because research demonstrates that less clutter can help improve one’s diet. “Studies show an association between clutter and overweight,” says Libby.
Getting organized has also been shown to decrease one’s stress levels, increase personal efficiency, and even improve sleep. Another studied advantage of getting organized may be improving the quality of one’s relationships. Libby explains that relationships can be negatively impacted when too much clutter affects communication or distracts one’s brain from noticing important message from their partner. Research shows this can cause others to feel ignored, misunderstood, or unimportant.
1. What does Levitin say concerning living a disorganized life?| A．It has been well realized by people. |
| B．It’s many people’s New Year resolution. |
| C．It has an obvious impact on mental state. |
| D．It’s closely related to the living environment. |
| A．By giving examples. | B．By making comparisons. |
| C．By repeating other experts’ words. | D．By referring to previous studies. |
| A．decoration. | B．mess. | C．furniture. | D．light. |
| A．The Neuroscience Behind Healthy Minds |
| B．The Cost of Chaos — How Disorganization Affects Your Life |
| C．Mental Health in 2024 — Self-control as a Priority |
| D．Organize for Success — Boosting Health and Productivity |
2 . Nowadays, shopping online enjoys great popularity, but my
With four children, I spent a lot of time in supermarkets. When they started selling fashion, I found myself
One New Year, I made a(n)
The start of the year was especially
I survived my year without
| A．contribution | B．addiction | C．response | D．approach |
| A．picking | B．checking | C．making | D．carrying |
| A．broke | B．ended | C．filled | D．shut |
| A．relaxed | B．curious | C．satisfied | D．stressed |
| A．added up | B．put aside | C．handed over | D．took away |
| A．trouble | B．puzzle | C．idea | D．shock |
| A．reservation | B．choice | C．announcement | D．prediction |
| A．confusion | B．disbelief | C．excitement | D．embarrassment |
| A．confident | B．discouraged | C．determined | D．interested |
| A．tough | B．promising | C．smooth | D．amazing |
| A．dress | B．item | C．bargain | D．store |
| A．worry | B．smile | C．refuse | D．cry |
| A．gave | B．passed | C．threw | D．hid |
| A．long-forgotten | B．badly-treated | C．well-made | D．easily-obtained |
| A．color | B．light | C．beauty | D．value |
| A．in a row | B．at a distance | C．in a way | D．at a loss |
| A．exchanged | B．liked | C．mentioned | D．selected |
| A．remembered | B．regretted. | C．imagined | D．realized |
| A．wearing | B．purchasing | C．changing | D．washing |
| A．casually | B．carefully | C．gradually | D．constantly |
Students control shadow puppets(皮影木偶) as the singing voice of 71-year-old Liu Aibang echoes(回荡) across the classroom. They use thin straight pieces of wood to make shadow puppets step onto the “stage”—a cloth screen. Those sitting in front of the stage play music on drums, suona horns and other instruments.
This is a Daoqing shadow puppetry class at Longdong University. Except Liu,the other performers of the show are all college students.
Starting in the Han Dynasty, Daoqing shadow puppetry has been included in the national intangible cultural heritage list(国家非物质文化遗产名录) since 2006. For years, shadow plays were welcomed by people of all ages. and were often performed during the festivals. However, with films and TV series becoming popular in the late1980s,many performers moved on to other jobs. Faced with the choice between protecting this art and making a good living, Liu chose to stay on.
One day in 2020, Liu received a phone call from Zhao Zhixue, head of the music school at Longdong University. Zhao told him that the school planned to introduce Daoqing shadow puppetry into college classrooms and develop young students’ long-term interest in intangible cultural heritage. Excited by the news. Liu dropped his farmwork and became a part-time teacher at the college.
Liu hopes to train more young people. “Just as true love is not a one-man show the learning and keeping of cultural heritage needs efforts(努力）from both the old and the young,” Liu said.
1. Where do music performers sit during the shadow puppetry class?2. When was Daoqing shadow puppetry included in the national intangible cultural heritage list?
3. What did many performers do when films and TV series became popular in the late 1980s?
4. How did Liu feel on hearing about the news from Zhao Zhixue?
5. What’s the meaning of Liu’s words in the last paragraph?
1. For him the stage is just means of making a living.
2. If you buy more than ten, they knock 20 pence off price.
3. For a long time they walked without saying a word. Jim was the first to break silence.
4. Tom owns the larger collection of books than any other student in our class.
5. When you finish reading the book, you will have the better understanding of life.
6. As a rule, domestic servants doing odd jobs are paid by an hour.
7. I woke up with bad headache, yet by the evening the pain had gone.
8. It is generally accepted that a boy must learn to stand up and fight like man.
9. Experts think that the recently discovered painting may be Picasso.
10. Everything comes with a price; there is no such a thing as free lunch in the world.
