1 . Are you an early bird or a night owl? Our activity patterns and sleep cycles could influence our risk of heart disease. New research published in Experimental Physiology found wake/sleep cycles cause metabolic (新陈代谢) differences and change our body’s preference for energy sources.
Researchers from Rutgers University, New Jersey, USA classified participants into two groups(early and late) based on their natural tendency to seek activity and sleep at different times. The participants were monitored for a week to assess their activity patterns across the day. They ate a calorie and nutrition-controlled diet and had to fast overnight to minimize dietary impact on the results. To study fuel preference, they were tested while at rest before completing two 15-minute period of exercise: one moderate and one high intensity session on a running machine. Aerobic fitness levels were tested through an incline challenge where the incline was raised 2.5% every two minutes until the participant reached a point of exhaustion.
The researchers found that those who stay up later have a reduced ability to use fat for energy, meaning fats may build up in the body and increase the risk of heart disease. People who are ‘early birds’ rely more on fat as an energy source and are more active during the day with, higher levels of aerobic fitness than ‘night owls’. On the other hand, ‘night owls’ use less fat for energy at rest and during exercise.
Researchers also found that early birds use more fat for energy at both rest and during exercise than night owls. Professor Steven Malin from Rutgers University said, “We found that early birds are more physically active and have higher fitness levels than night owls. Farther research is needed to examine the link between exercise and metabolic adaptation to identify whether exercising earlier in the day has greater health benefits.”
1. What does the underlined word “fast” in paragraph 2 mean?A.Move quickly. | B.Go without food. |
C.Exercise regularly. | D.Fall sound asleep. |
A.By making a survey. | B.By making contrasts. |
C.By providing examples. | D.By introducing a concept. |
A.Having lower fitness level. | B.Using less fat during exercise. |
C.Consuming more fat at rest. | D.Being more active during the night. |
A.Tolerant. | B.Pessimistic. | C.Indifferent. | D.Uncertain. |
2 . I’d been exploring the 40-hectare woods around our cottage my whole life and I knew the way well. So it was a
One dull cold February afternoon, I had a sudden
As the shadows started to
I instinctively (本能地) pulled out my phone to get my location, but it
That winter’s day taught me a valuable lesson about habitual reliance on technology. If my phone had
A.challenge | B.shock | C.reward | D.reminder |
A.discovery | B.response | C.worry | D.urge |
A.escaped | B.drove | C.headed | D.looked |
A.reputation | B.dream | C.day | D.way |
A.lengthen | B.swing | C.emerge | D.fade |
A.fuel | B.witness | C.overlook | D.outpace |
A.original | B.rough | C.offbeat | D.roundabout |
A.appreciating | B.trusting | C.envisioning | D.assessing |
A.curiosity | B.comparison | C.doubt | D.anticipation |
A.died | B.slipped | C.flashed | D.rang |
A.Reportedly | B.Admittedly | C.Seemingly | D.Surprisingly |
A.exposed | B.composed | C.defended | D.behaved |
A.got off | B.laid down | C.came across | D.made out |
A.worked | B.remained | C.changed | D.overheated |
A.theory | B.standard | C.practice | D.routine |
1. Why does the woman refuse the man’s request?
A.He lost the receipt. |
B.He bought his laptop at a sale. |
C.The laptop’s return period is over. |
A.A month. | B.Half a year. | C.A year. |
A.Through an agent. | B.By telephone. | C.Over the Internet. |
1. What position does the company offer?
A.A programmer. | B.A salesman. | C.An engineer. |
A.Public speaking. |
B.Teamwork. |
C.Interpersonal communication. |
1. What do the speakers agree with about the film?
A.It lacks a consistent storyline. |
B.It actually needs more details. |
C.It is a successful adaptation. |
A.Moving. | B.Disappointing. | C.Confusing. |
A.Sarah. | B.Janet. | C.Sam. |
A.$60. | B.$140. | C.$30. |
1. What is the talk mainly about?
A.A campaign for healthy life. |
B.A fundraising event for charities. |
C.A volunteer program in the neighborhood. |
A.On Wednesday. | B.On Friday. | C.On Sunday. |
A.Giving up sugar for five days. |
B.Speaking 20 words a day for a month. |
C.Disconnecting from social media for a week. |
A.Donate as much as possible. |
B.Find sponsors for their challenges. |
C.Complete challenges with others together. |
9 . BOLOGNA CHILDREN’S BOOK FAIR ILLUSTRATORS EXHIBITION
2024-58TH EDITION
A BCBF highlight, the Illustrators Exhibition is a unique international showcase for state-of-the-art illustrations for children and young adults.
WHO CAN ENTER
● Illustrators, both professionals and beginners, can enter unpublished artwork, or artwork published in the previous 2 years.
● Art schools can enter the projects by students who have attended their Institute.
● Publishers can enter illustrators they work with.
FEATURES OF THE ILLUSTRATIONS
Illustrators must enter their artworks exclusively online by December 31, 2023.
The 5 artworks must be based on the same theme, and must be numbered, as preferred, from 1 to 5 on the digital format file.
The 5 illustrations —5, no more, no less — may be unpublished artwork or artwork published after 1 January 2022. The work can be in black and white or color and be produced using any technique.
The digital format must be: jpg or png, maximum size 5 MB, resolution 150 DPI.
SELECTION PROCESS
All works shall be examined by the international Jury comprising five members (from publishing houses, art schools, or illustrators) appointed by BolognaFiere. The Jury’s decision shall be final.
WINNERS
Being selected will give illustrators great visibility with the publication of their works in the Illustrators Annual and the 2-year world tour of the exhibition.
Winners under 35 will automatically be shortlisted (入围) for the International Award for Illustration Bologna Children’s Book Fair, which consists of a prize of 15,000 Euro and the assignment to illustrate a children’s book to be published by Grupo SM, Spain.
Unpublished winners under 30 will also compete for the ARS IN FABULA scholarship, which covers the entire Masters course fee.
CONTACTS
If you have problems or need assistance: by@archimedia.it
1. Who can submit entries to the BCBF Illustrators Exhibition 2024?A.Visitors of the exhibition. | B.Editors of publishers. |
C.Illustrators of all levels. | D.Authors of children’s books |
A.Artworks in jpg digital format. | B.Five artworks on diverse themes. |
C.Physical artworks in black and white. | D.Artworks published prior to January 1, 2022. |
A.A 2-year global tour. | B.A cash prize of 15,000 Euro. |
C.A scholarship for further education. | D.A chance to get their works published. |
A.French. | B.German. | C.English. |