1 . Not getting good sleep can harm your health and mental well-being, leading to issues like low energy, bad focus, and even diseases like Alzheimer’s.
Sticking to a sleep routine
Reducing tech use before sleep
When we look at phone or tablet screens, the light from then activates our brains encourages brain activities and keeps us alert. This of course is the last thing that you need when you are going to sleep.
Even natural light will wake the brain up and this is also why you should do all that you can to ensure maximum levels of darkness in your bedroom. Even if you are able to fall asleep with the light on, your brain won’t allow you to fall into a deep sleep because the light which it recognizes will keep it alert.
Watching your diet
To get the best quality of sleep you’d better eat nothing but water in the final 3 hours before you sleep. Remember that food is a source of energy. If you have a large meal before bed, your body will mainly focus on breaking down the recently eaten nutrients (营养物质).
| A．Sleeping in darkness |
| B．Go to bed early and get up early |
| C．Go to sleep at the same time each night |
| D．Keeping enough natural light in your room |
| E．Therefore, your body will not get the necessary rest and cell repair |
| F．That’s why in the final hours before you sleep, you should avoid using tech |
| G．So the importance of getting a great night’s sleep cannot be undervalued |
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4 . Some breathtaking blue lakes may not be so blue in the future, thanks to climate change.
In the first global record of lake color, researchers find that roughly one-third of Earth’s lakes are blue. But, should average summer air temperatures rise by a few degrees, some of those clear waters could turn a cloudy green or brown, the team reports in the Sept. 28 Geophysical Research Letters.
The changing colors could change how people use those waters and offer information about the balance of lake ecosystems. Lake color depends in part on what’s in the water, but factors such as water depth and surrounding land use also matter. Compared with blue lakes, green or brown lakes have more algae (水藻) and organic matter, says one of the researchers.
The scientists then looks at local climates during that time to see how they may be linked to lake color around the world. Lakes in places with average summer air temperatures that was below 19°C were more likely to be blue than lakes with warmer summers, the researchers find. If average summer temperatures increase another 3°C — an amount that scientists think is possible by the end of the century — those 3,800 lakes could turn green or brown. That’s because warmer water helps algae produce more flowers, which changes the qualities of the water, giving it a green-brown color, Yang says.
If some lakes do become less blue, people will probably lose some of the resources they have come to value, says O’Reilly, a scientist at Southern Methodist University in Dallss. But the color changes wouldn’t necessarily mean that the lakes are any less healthy. “Humans don’t value lots of algae in a lake, but if you’re a certain type of fish species, you might be like this is great, ” O’Reilly says.
Lake color can hint at the balance of a lake’s ecosystem and it gives sickness a baschins for assessing how climate change is affecting Earth’s freshwater resources. Continued increasing of lakes could help scientists discover future changes.
1. Which factor connecting lake color isn’t mentioned?| A．Water depth. | B．People’s use of water. |
| C．Surrounding land use. | D．Contents in the water. |
| A．Because people will lose what they value. |
| B．Because the quantities of the water is changed. |
| C．Because algae grows more in warmer water. |
| D．Because 3800 lakes could turn green or brown. |
| A．Doubtful. | B．Positive. | C．Disapproving. | D．Objective. |
| A．Climate change could change lake color. |
| B．Lake color shows the heath conditions of lakes. |
| C．The change of lake color affects the lake ecosystem. |
| D．Color change in lakes does harm to the environment. |
5 . There are places that call your name. Though time passes, there’s an eternal (永恒的) calling, an ancient draw to experience their offerings. Egypt has always been that magical place for me. I wanted to ride a camel around the pyramids. I wanted to feel connected to an ancient civilization (文明) and have a sense of how its people saw life, death and rebirth.
The pandemic (流行病) made my desire to visit Egypt even stronger. I lost loved ones like many. One outcome for me was a reminder that no one knows what’s around the corner. Life is precious and we need to live it while we can. If I have to ride a camel, the time is now.
The camel adventure was planned for my second day in Egypt My four-legged adventure partner, named Humphrey, and we eyed each other. Then I threw my leg over his back and the owner ordered him to stand up so l moved to the best position for pictures. The smile on my face in those photos is never bigger.
And then the most wonderful thing happened: The camel boss looked at me and asked, “You ride horses? I replied, ”Yes. ”He threw the rope up to me and said, “It’s just like a horse. ”
I was shocked. “Can I go anywhere?”He nodded.
For the next 25 minutes, I rode with Humphrey on the Giza Plateau admiring the most impressive view of the Great Pyramid of Giza, a wonder from the ancient world that bas survived to the present day. As I made my way back, the camel boss asked if I wanted to go faster. Of course!
During my brief time on the plains of the Middle East, I felt its mystery (神秘), but also a little magic. Returning home to Canada, I continued to feel that magic and mystery. It also affirmed (证实) that life is about living fully each day, but death is part of life’s package. It cannot be avoided, and the Egyptians accepted that view naturally. They did not fear death but planned for it by living fully.
1. Why did the author choose Egypt?| A．To answer a call from a friend. | B．To admire ancient drawings. |
| C．To learn how to ride a camel. | D．To experience its civilization. |
| A．Life is a reminder. | B．Take immediate action. |
| C．Treat our loved ones well. | D．Get prepared for the future. |
| A．They believe it natural. | B．They feel it a magic. |
| C．They think it terrible. | D．They refuse to face t |
| A．Life. | B．Magic. | C．Rebirth. | D．Civilization |
6 . After returing from his job as a cultural relics protection worker 10 years ago, Wang Yongxian kept his love for ancient Chinese architecture (建筑) through teaching.
Now aged 73, he still teaches a course named “Conservation and Restoration of Ancient Chinese Buildings” at a University in Shanxi province. His main interest is Dougong, a construction method that uses interlocking (紧密连接的) wooden pieces to form structures. The method is one of the most important features of ancient Chinese architecture.
Wang also started online classes to better explain Dougong to those who showed a strong interest in his course. Following a suggestion from his students, he became a vlogger using the account name “Dougong class”. The account is regularly updated with short video clips Wang produces himself. He is surprised that his classes are so popular on social media. The first six lectures on ancient Chinese buildings that he uploaded over a six-month period have received 1.6 million views.
To make it easier for newcomers to the subject to understand, Wang made a wooden Dougong model. Each part is marked with a number or name, and the model can be taken apart and put together, a process that Wang filmed and put online. Some viewers said that they had long been puzzled by Dougong structures, but finally understood how they work after watching the video of “Dougong grandpa”.
Wang said when he was young, the beautiful ancient temples in his hometown had ignited his interest in ancient wooden buildings and finally led him to turn his interest into a lifelong career. What makes him happy today is not only that the government set aside more money for the research and protection of cultural relics, but also that society is more aware of the importance of such work.
To his surprise, about 90 percent of his more than 100,000 viewers online are below age 30. That fact makes him more confident that as long as the story of Chinese ancient architecture is told in the right way, it can attract more people.
1. What can we learn from the first two paragraphs?| A．Dougong is a well-protected Chinese building structure. |
| B．Dougong is a traditional Chinese wooden building method. |
| C．Dougong is a course which Wang teaches after retirement. |
| D．Dougong is the most important feature of ancient architecture. |
| A．The advice from his students. |
| B．The online course he attended. |
| C．The popularity of social media. |
| D．The awareness to attract viewers. |
| A．It is updated by his students. |
| B．It proves to be a great success. |
| C．It is intended for newcomers. |
| D．It has puzzled some viewers. |
| A．Ignored. | B．Widened. | C．Started. | D．Changed. |
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9 . Four ideas for the best Easter holidays
When the kids breakup from school it can be difficult to choose what to do. With the Easter holidays just around the comer, here are four different ideas to inspire you to make the most of the break, whatever your age.
York
Bursting with museums, attractions, and events for everyone, York is the perfect Easter holiday destination. Going with grandparents? They’ll love walking the cobbled streets for sweet treats or stopping for an afternoon tea at one of the many historic hotels. Or learn about the diverse history of this amazing city at one of the museums. There really is something for everyone in this attractive city.
Botany Bay
Botany Bay is a great spot to spend a day relaxing and playing on the sands. Located in Kent and with lifeguards on duty, it’s a great spot for surfing, exploring the rockpools, and hunting for fossils. For a longer stay, why not hire a car for the Easter holiday and take a road trip along the Kentish coast British seaside break?
Bristol
Travel to the southwest to explore bustling (熙熙攘攘的) Bristol. Bristol is full of amazing restaurants housed in warehouses that remind you of the city’s maritime history. There are also wonderful museums, amazing parks for picnics and games, and even a surf centre nearby. Shop. eat, play — whatever you fancy doing, Bristol has it all.
Snowdonla
Head to North Wales if you’re after some wild adventures. There are plenty of hills, lakes, rivers, and benches to explore, but if your kids have a lot of energy to burn, then Mount Snowdon should be your choice. Standing 1,085 metres tall, it’s sure to provide an exciting adventure for the whole family. Local guides are available to lead you to the top, if you wish.
1. Where will a family with grandparents choose to go?| A．York | B．Botany Bay. | C．Bristol. | D．Snowdonia. |
| A．Parks. | B．Restaurants . | C．Fossil museums. | D．Surf spots. |
| A．Have a picnic. | B．Play games. | C．Look for fossils. | D．Climb mountains. |
10 . Finally came Wednesday! I walked onto campus feeling nervous even though I had walked on these same grounds for two years because my junior high school is next door. Everything looked and felt different now that I was in senior high.
I looked at my schedule. First period-German. Our German teacher was very friendly and I liked her from the beginning. What I didn’t like, though, was that I was surrounded by students from other grades, with only five familiar faces.
Then I had to walk all the way across campus and up three flights of stairs to get to my second period-biology. Our biology teacher is Ms Campeau, and I think that she will teach us a lot this year because she is very to the point. She also has her unique way of saying be quiet; she says“alligator”. She explained that she is the king, or should I say queen, of the class because alligators are the “king of the swamps (沼泽)”.
My third class was English. After surviving two periods without too much of a challenge, I began to feel good. However, the third period changed everything. Mr Valassidis, my English teacher, told us that we would have to write 40 essays (文章) and read AP-level books such as The 0dyssey this year. I love reading and writing, but 40ESSA YS?AP-level books? Now I was scared. He also talked about how important it was to be focused. Last year was not a very “focused” year for me. While doing homework, I was often talking on the phone, or busy with a conversation online. I planned on stepping it up this year because I wanted to stay an honours student.
1. What did the author mainly write about in this passage?| A．Her new teachers. |
| B．Her plan for the new year. |
| C．Her first day of senior high. |
| D．Her schedule for Wednesday. |
| A．Sit still. | B．Stop talking. |
| C．Look at the blackboard. | D．Listen carefully. |
| A．Unattractive. | B．Informative. |
| C．Very tiring. | D．Pretty easy. |
| A．She couldn’t focus on her work. |
| B．She found the class demanding. |
| C．She didn’t like the teacher. |
| D．She did poorly at school. |
