Introduction to English as a Second Language Teacher’s Book
One of the earliest-known inventions is the bow and arrow, which is still used throughout the world today, 15,000 years
In western Asia, another extremely important invention was born — the ability to produce pots. As long as 6500 years ago, people were producing pottery, mostly plain and without designs, but the technique has changed little since.
Some people say that the wheel is the single most important invention. Early examples from about 5000 years ago have been found in the forests of Europe. Around 1500 years later, the Phoenicians used sand, limestone and sodium carbonate to produce
How many things do you lock with a key every day? Doors, cupboards? The car? We really don't think much about them,
Another amazing invention, which we probably take for granted these days, is the skill of knitting
Eye glasses developed from just one lens in a frame, like a simple magnifying glass, way back in the 13th century. In about 1290, the idea to put two lenses in a frame to sit on the nose was developed in Florence. And, believe it or not, the modern contact lens is 120 years old!
Time flies and we spend a lot of time
The buzzwords (时髦术语) “brittle college students” have gone viral on the Internet recently among mounting concerns over
Such comments have caused heated discussions over the declining physical
“These young people were mainly diagnosed (诊断) with trauma, abdominal pain, chest tightness, hyperventilation, acute alcoholism, and cholecystitis. Most cases were caused by
A report pointed out that unhealthy lifestyle is common
3 .
A.At 6:45 p.m. | B.At 7:00 p.m. |
C.At 7:15 p.m. | D.At 9:00 p.m. |
4 .
A.Pick up some bottled water. | B.Work overtime at the office. |
C.Do some paperwork at home. | D.Set aside some time for relaxation. |
5 .
A.The harm done by single-use plastics. |
B.The topic for the woman’s composition. |
C.Environmental issues. |
D.Some recent hot news. |
6 .
A.Those who are talented are never short of inspiration. |
B.Not everyone can learn how to be a good writer. |
C.Creativity is something you are born with. |
D.It takes practice to become a good writer. |
7 . 听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
1.A.In order not to miss the flight. |
B.For fear that the flight shall be delayed. |
C.To spare enough time for security checks. |
D.To take better care of her baby when traveling. |
A.She waited three hours for the hotel room to be ready. |
B.She didn’t have enough money to get a taxi in Berlin. |
C.Her luggage was delivered to a wrong destination. |
D.She was stuck in the Berlin airport for a night. |
A.They reacted quickly to passengers’ requests. |
B.They were rude to the passenger. |
C.They showed enough sympathy. |
D.They were irresponsible. |
A.She was looking forward to her next holiday. |
B.She felt terrible that her holiday was ruined. |
C.She didn’t want another cup of coffee. |
D.She thought the holiday was too short. |
8 . Can you stand on one leg for 10 seconds?
Just 15 minutes a day of practice can be beneficial, but do more if you have time. Starting earlier helps: try the exercises below on a hard, level surface. |
Easy Level: Standing on one leg—with your hands resting on a work surface if you’re feeling unsteady—see how long you can maintain your balance. Do this one while you’re brushing your teeth. |
Medium Level: For this movement, start from standing and take a big step forwards, bending your front leg until your trailing knee just brushes the floor. Then push off your front leg and return to a standing position. |
Hard Level: Try step-ups on to a step or box: put one foot on to a box and push through that heel to step up so both feet end up together. To ensure you aren’t using your trailing leg to help, keep your toes off the ground on that foot. |
Balance could be a matter of life and death. The World Health Organization estimates that 684,000 fatal falls occur each year, making falling the second leading cause of unintentional injury death. Some of these falls are caused by more serious conditions – but many aren’t. According to George Locker, a long-term practitioner of tai chi, a loss of balance is a medical problem that can’t be treated with drugs or surgery, despite its effects.
Increasingly, efforts are being made to remedy (补救) the balance problem among the groups already most affected by it. Tai chi, practiced by an estimated 50 million people in China, is an option. Studies have shown that as little as eight weeks of practice can improve older adults’ scores on the Tinetti test—a commonly used measure of competence in basic tasks such as rising from a chair and walking—as well as reducing fear of falling. Longer periods of study show further benefits.
Whatever activity you choose, the lesson is to work on your balance before you need to, not after it becomes an issue. As Locker puts it: everyone’s told to save money for their retirement, and nobody’s taught to save their balance. But both are difficult to get back once they’re gone.
1. What does George Locker think of a lack of balance?A.It is costly to get treated with drugs and surgery. |
B.It is a minor issue that doesn’t affect one’s overall health. |
C.It is a problem without any medical solution. |
D.It is a problem that can be easily fixed by exercising. |
A. | B. |
C. | D. |
A.Balance is the top leading cause of sudden death from injuries. |
B.It is essential for those affected by balance issues to seek help. |
C.Tai chi is the most effective way to improve one’s balance. |
D.It is wiser to work on balance as early as possible. |
9 . 听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。
1.A.It emphasizes ball tackling. | B.It forbids rough body contact. |
C.It was created during the WWI. | D.It is mainly played in the army today. |
A.It is pretty easy to learn. | B.It is more recreational than other sports. |
C.It follows limited rules. | D.It allows them to show their talents in sports. |
A.Introduce a would-be Olympic sport. |
B.Compare flag football with regular football. |
C.Explain the rules of flag football. |
D.Illustrate the job of National Football League. |
10 . 听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。
1.A.Influencing. | B.Celebrity studies. |
C.Crisis management. | D.Psychology. |
A.It offers a lot of related courses. |
B.Its courses are taught by senior lecturers. |
C.It partners with Harvard University. |
D.It’s the first degree program in the field. |
A.Whether it has enough budgets. |
B.Whether it will attract youngsters. |
C.Whether it can stand the test of time. |
D.Whether it can offer useful courses. |