| A．that | B．what | C．why | D．which |
2 . Recently, economist Francisca Antman makes a convincing case that the explosion of tea as an everyman’s drink in late 1700s England saved many lives. This would not have been because of any beneficial substances of the leaf. Instead, the simple practice of boiling water for tea, in an era before people understood that illness could be caused by water-borne pathogens (病原体), may have been enough to keep many from an early grave.
Between 1761 and 1834, the annual death rate decreased considerably, but wages didn’t seem to have risen much and standards of living arguably didn’t increase. Actually, with the rise of the industrial revolution, many people crowded into towns whose sanitation (卫生条件) left much to be desired. Some historians suggested that boiling water for tea might have played a role in this decrease.
“With people coming into cities to work, given the level of sanitation they have, the big killer is water.” says Antman. Using data from over 400 English districts, relating water sources and quality with death rates, she found the key date is 1785 when tea suddenly became affordable for the majority of Britons. There were many things to recommend tea as a drink of the common people: you could make a satisfying drink with just a few leaves, which could be reused for multiple pots, and tea was potentially cheaper than beer, which became expensive both by the complex making process and by a tax on malt (麦芽). She found that deaths dropped in all districts, but those with bad water saw death rates drop 18% more than those with good water.
Interestingly,while there wasn’t a noticeable decrease in deaths among children aged two to five — who typically didn’t consume much tea — there was a slight fall in infant deaths, perhaps reflecting the fact that if tea-drinking parents had less diarrheal (腹泻) disease, their very young children might have been protected a bit as well.
1. What might contribute to decreased death rates according to some historians?| A．Desirable sanitation. | B．Less water-related disease. |
| C．Industrial revolution. | D．Beneficial substances in tea. |
| A．Because it tasted better than beer. | B．Because it was less costly and reusable. |
| C．Because people needn’t pay any tax on it. | D．Because people enjoyed its making process. |
| A．Drinking tea has tittle influence on young children. |
| B．Children can also drink tea to protect themselves from diarrheal disease. |
| C．Parents’ tea-drinking habits may have a positive effect on their children. |
| D．Death rates of children didn’t drop due to their lack of tea-drinking habits. |
| A．Why people need to boil water to make tea. |
| B．Why British develop a love for drinking tea. |
| C．How tea gains increasing popularity in Britain. |
| D．How Britain’s taste for tea may have saved lives. |
3 . The beaches on Mykonos’s southwest coast are among the Med’s best for parties, but head east to find a different atmosphere among a rocky, golden coastline dotted with sandy bays.
Fokos Bay
Park your vehicle in the dirt lot and walk over the low dunes to find perfect little Fokos Bay,where deep, sheltered waters offer delightful swimming for all ages. Once you’ve worked up a bit of an appetite, head on over to the renowned restaurant overlooking the sand for a lazy seafood lunch.
Agari Beach
If getting your own wheels isn’t an option, Agari is only a 15-minute walk east of the more famous Elia Bcach and on the south coast bcach ferry route. It’s one of the closest uncrowded beaches to Hora, Mykonos’s main town, and home to a lonely cafe that provides sunbeds and sell drinks and snacks.
Mersini Beach
Wander west around the headland to the next beach along - the gentle arc of Mersini beach, which is usually the least-crowded on Mykonos. Bring your own sun mat and even an umbrella as this beach is service-free: wild and raw, and perfectly matched to a sunbathing without being disturbed.
Kalafati Beach
In the far southeast, about seven miles from Mykonos town, the broad curving coastline of Kalafati Beach is beloved for its steady winds that blow the sails of windsurfers and kite surfers- perfect if you’re looking for sporting action. Rnt boards and get lessons right at the beach at Windsurfing Mykonos.
1. What can visitors do at Agari beach?| A．Try excellent seafood. | B．Rent boards for windsurfing. |
| C．Have a 15-minute ferry ride. | D．Rest undisturbed in sunbeds. |
| A．Its rental equipment for sunbathers. | B．Its undeveloped surroundings. |
| C．Its complex geography along the route. | D．Its free service of sun mats and umbrellas. |
| A．Fokos Bay | B．Mersini Beach | C．Agari Beach | D．Kalafati Beach |
In a specially designed studio theater in Hangzhou, New Dragon Gate Inn, a traditional Shaoxing Opera performance
As the play gains popularity in the past weeks, Chen Lijun,
5 . There are few things more comforting than a hug. It’s a gesture that makes you feel loved, supported, and safe.
A study has discovered that the degree to which we show physical affection and are comfortable with it depends on how we were raised.
Low self-esteem and insecurity
Trauma (创伤)and abuse
Lastly, if individuals suffered physical abuse in their past, it is highly likely that they may reject any forms of physicaI contact. This rejection is often a result of the deep-seated fear and distrust that has developed within them due to their previous experiences. Indeed,traumatic events and negative experiences, such as physical violence or abuse, can generate a great fear of establishing physical closeness with others
| A．Parenting style |
| B．Fears and panic |
| C．However, not everyone experiences these pleasant sensations. |
| D．Those who dislike physical contact may not have strong and healthy self-esteem. |
| E．For instance, growing up in a loving family encourages children to be open and caring. |
| F．They may avoid getting close to others due to a panic of dirt, or the spread of certain diseases. |
| G．Thus, they may adopt a defensive gesture, keeping others at a distance to avoid potential harm. |
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| A．suffered from | B．suffered | C．suffering from | D．having suffered |
| A．given back to | B．given way to | C．given away | D．given up |
| A．conducting | B．to conduct | C．conducted | D．been conducting |
| A．who | B．where | C．that | D．which |
