1 . More men are finding their calling as nurses.
A new study from the United States Census Bureau reports the number of male nurses has doubled since the 1970s. Back then, about 2.7 percent of registered nurses were men. The new study, which tracked data through 2011, finds that men now make up 9.6 percent of all employed nurses in the United States—about 330,000 men in total. Recent years of shortages have led to increased efforts, according to the report, which included recruiting men into the field.
Men, in fact, had been largely kept out of nursing in past decades because nursing schools often refused to admit men. The Supreme Court ruled that practice unconstitutional in 1981 after a case involving a state nursing school.
“The relatively high wages and expanding job opportunities make this field attractive, offering stability even during recessions(经济衰退),” wrote the report’s author, Liana Christin Landivar of the US Census Bureau. “And because of high demand, nursing has low unemployment rates compared to other fields.”
Men were found to be more likely to become nurse anesthetists(麻醉师), which is the highest paid nursing occupation, and were found least likely to become licensed practical or licensed vocational nurses, the lowest paid types of nursing. Nurse anesthetists are required to get graduate education, and are certified to give anesthetists and monitor patients recovering from anesthesia. Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses provide patients with care and may work under the supervision(监督)of a registered nurse. Registered nurses assess patients’ health problems and needs, develop and carry out nursing care plans, maintain medical records, and administer care.
For all types of nursing, men earned, on average, $ 60,700 per year, while women earned $51,100 per year. “Even among men and women in the same nursing occupations, men out earn women,” wrote Landivar.
1. Which of the following is true about nurses in the US in the 1970s?| A．The number of male nurses doubled. | B．About 2.7% of registered nurses were men. |
| C．There were about 330,000 male nurses. | D．About 9.6%of employed nurses were men. |
| A．helping people to get used to | B．ordering people to learn |
| C．asking people to join in | D．inspiring people to devote |
| A．The economy is in bad condition. | B．more people are out of employment. |
| C．It is promising to go to nursing schools. | D．It’s easier to get employed and well paid. |
| A．become licensed practical nurses | B．devote themselves to work |
| C．graduate from nursing schools | D．get the highest paid nursing occupation |
| A．Men are more likely to be better nurses. | B．As nurses, men earn more than women. |
| C．Male nurses work harder than female ones. | D．Male and female nurses do different jobs. |
2 . Anger is good for you, as long as you control it, according to new psychology research. A new study from Carnegie Mellon University shows anger may help people reduce the negative impacts of stress and help you become healthier.
“Here getting emotional is not bad for you if you look at the case of anger,” said Jennifer Lerner of Carnegie Mellon. “The more people display anger, the lower their stress responses.”
Lerner studied 92 UCLA students by asking them to count back from 6,200. They must say out loud every thirteenth number. Researchers disturbed them by asking them to count faster or ask them other questions. If they made any mistakes, they had to restart from the very beginning. Many students felt depressed about making so many mistakes or got angry.
Lerner used a hidden video camera and recorded all their facial expressions during the test. The researchers describe their reactions as fear, anger and disgust.
Other researchers recorded the students’ blood pressure, pulse and production of a high-stress hormone (荷尔蒙) called cortisol. People whose faces showed more fear during the experiment had higher blood pressure and higher levels of the hormone. Both can have lasting effects such as diabetes (糖尿病), heart disease, depression and extra weight gain.
When people feel fear, negative impacts increase, but when they get angry, those negatives go down, according to the study.
“Having that sense of anger leads people to actually feel some power in what otherwise is a maddening (令人发狂的) situation,” Lerner said.
Lerner previously studied Americans’ emotional response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks two months after the incident. She found people who reacted with anger were more optimistic. These people are healthier compared with those who were frightened during the event. So in maddening situations, anger is not a bad thing to have. It’s a healthier response than fear.
1. What is the story mainly about?| A．The findings of new psychology research. |
| B．What you can do with anger in certain cases. |
| C．Different effects produced by anger and fear. |
| D．Healthier responses in maddening situations. |
| A．It’s better to be angry than to be frightened. |
| B．Different reactions reflect different outlooks on life. |
| C．Don’t control your anger and it makes you powerful. |
| D．Pessimistic people are generally healthier than optimistic people. |
| A．Fear and anger. | B．Blood pressure and pulse. |
| C．Blood pressure and cortisol. | D．Higher blood pressure and higher levels of the hormone. |
| A．By showing their optimistic side. | B．By reducing their stress. |
| C．By reducing high blood pressure. | D．By taking the place of fear. |
| A．recording their performance secretly |
| B．asking them to count to 6,200 again and again |
| C．disturbing them and making them start all over again |
| D．criticizing them when they made mistakes |
| A．inspiring | B．inspired | C．having inspired | D．to inspire |
| A．that | B．what | C．who | D．which |
| A．what | B．how |
| C．that | D．whether |
—__________. Everybody knows it.
| A．You can never tell | B．That’s not the point |
| C．No wonder they are so kind | D．It runs in the family |
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When my friends went to college in great delight, I restarted my senior high school life. My spirit sank. Surrounded by strange classmates, I felt like I was in a maze and was sorry about myself. There were some complex feelings in my minds. I was frightened, nervous and lonely.
To make matters worse, I recalled my failure again and again, which put more pressure on me than I could bear. As a result, I was always feeling down during class time.
My teacher found me spiritless. One day he asked me to come to his office and told me about his attitude towards life: we might suffer from mistakes, but it’s important to learn lessons from them. All the pains and the embarrassing things we experience are part of the process. So keep up your spirit! At last, he added, “If you are optimistic, things you want may happen to you!”
Warmth rushed through my soul. I suddenly found the sun shining again when I stepped out of his office.
With the teacher’s help, I eventually got over my depression. From then on, I no longer bowed my head and began smiling to my classmates. I would put up my hand confidently in class and play with my new friends in my spare time. Meanwhile, I was gradually embraced by my classmates.
Now faced with fierce competition, we all study hard because we know that every second counts. Moreover, there is an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect between us. I love my class; I love my classmates!
To be frank, I still have a thirst for my dream university, but I’m not afraid of failure because I can profit by it. With parents and teachers’ encouragement, I’m quite certain of my success and I’m sure I can fly high.
1. Why was the writer in low spirits at the beginning? (No more than 10 words)2. What did the teacher expect the writer to do? (No more than 10 words)
3. What is the main idea of Paragraph 5? (No more than 15 words)
4. What does the underlined word “embraced” in paragraph 5 mean in English?
5. What will you do if you are faced with failure? (No more than 20 words)
9 . Active Challenge
Weight loss camp for girls aged 13-18in Canada
Location：Beautiful Bear Creek Outdoor Center Near Ottawa，Ontario
Season：July 2nd-August 28th
Capacity：40 Activities include：hiking，rafting，canoeing，yoga，cooking，camp skills，mountain biking，nutrition classes，swimming，fitness classes etc.
Choose what you like!
Active Challenge is a weight loss program specially for young women. The burden of being overweight is heavier than just the extra pounds. We use outdoor adventures to challenge the girls，to give them something to draw strength from.
Because you'll be losing weight alongside young women just like you，you'll find no one laughing at you and you'll help each other. At Active Challenge you'll make lifelong friends with young women of your own age and learn to love new adventurous activities.
Unlike any other weight loss program，Active Challenge is designed so you'll lose weight and have the strategies and skills to keep the weight off forever. Active Challenge does not put you on a diet. We follow the Canada Food Guide to healthy eating and exercise appropriate portion control. We help you develop healthy habits.
The staff at Active Challenge combine experienced outdoor adventure professional with highly qualified clinicians. All of us are absolutely devoted to helping you achieve lasting behavioral change and weigh loss. Most of all we are devoted to having a great time doing it.
Pre-Camp：Upon registration in Active Challenge，a registration package will be sent out to you with forms to be completed before camping as well as program preparation materials，an introduction to Active Challenge and pre-program personal challenge assignments to get you on your way toward a healthier you.
Post-Camp：Our post program is designed to keep you focused and remind you of the goals that you set during the camp. We will send you home with your personal meal and exercise plan and keep in touch with you for a full three months after the camp ends through letters，emails and phone calls，tracking your progress and giving you strategies and support.
1. Why are outdoor adventurous activities held for girls？___| A．To lose weight quickly | B．To have fun. |
| C．To make them stronger. | D．To keep fit. |
| A．Friendly and supportive. | B．Competitive and challenging. |
| C．Cold but exciting. | D．Lonely but safe. |
| A．should go to buy the program preparation materials |
| B．will be in informed how to get prepared for the program |
| C．should learn some skills and strategies to lose weight |
| D．will have to finish some challenging tasks at home |
| A．the end of November | B．girls can keep weight off forever |
| C．the beginning of the next year | D．girls achieve success in their lives |
| A．To explain the popularity of Active Challenge. |
| B．To share skills and strategies of losing weight. |
| C．To introduce the importance of losing weight. |
| D．To invite girls to join in Active Challenge. |
| A．stress | B．relief | C．puzzle | D．sorrow |
