1 . The pursuit of happiness comes with the pursuit of a longer life. This can simply take place with some benefiting life changes like changing your diet. Limiting the intake of processed foods and red meat to be replaced by healthier choices like fruits and vegetables has been the way to go.
Eliminate Sugar
Start this journey by removing sugar from your daily diet. According to Dina Aronson, a dietician, this step is said to be centred on dietary analysis and health behaviour change.
Eat what you love
It is no news that eating fruits and vegetables are good for a healthy diet although they are not the most favourite. But for one to groom a healthy way of eating, you need to enjoy eating these healthy options.
Know what you eat
That occasional nibble (一小口) that we have learned to do is a killer when trying to eat right. This is done often without being aware of what we throw into our mouths. Awareness of what we eat becomes the top priority as the first step to eating right. Do not be in a hurry to be perfect but start small and this leads to healthy eating.
Meat Free
Another step that may be hard is to gradually go for plant based options or foods that are rich in grains. Whole grains help to increase the blood sugar in slow paces, thereby giving the brain the needed energy to make the day and controlling late-night eating.
1. What helps prolong your life according to the text?A.Taking in processed foods. |
B.Pursuing life goals. |
C.Having a good diet. |
D.Only eating fruits and vegetables. |
A.Behaving well. |
B.Going all out to be perfect. |
C.Taking occasional nibbles. |
D.Knowing what you eat. |
A.They can increase blood sugar slowly. |
B.They can stimulate your appetite. |
C.They can supply permanent power to brain. |
D.They can cure some common diseases. |
2 . Facial recognition technology was used to permit passengers to get on flights at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International airport last week,making it the first in the nation to use the system. The technology can be used by international passengers traveling through a special terminal,which is operated by Delta Airlines. Delta said it is the first fully biometric (生物特征识别) airport terminal to operate in the U.S.
The goal of the system is to simplify and speed up the process of presenting documents to get on a flight. Passengers can begin using the facial recognition system when they first arrive at the airport. After the first check-in,passengers can also use face recognition to pass through security and to get on the plane. The system prevents the need for travelers to present their passport up to four times during the usual check in process. Travelers look into a camera that scans their face. This image is then compared against a collection of pictures kept by the CBP (U. S. Customs and Border Protection). The agency collects face scans from passports and visas.
The system, however, has raised concerns about privacy. Jeramie Scott, a lawyer with the Electronic Privacy Information Center,has called the use of facial recognition at U.S. airports a “massive threat”. He said that the government has created “a digital ID of millions of Americans” through facial recognition,and the government’s facial recognition database of citizens could he used for other purposes without an individual's permission. “The government now has the power to identify you whenever it wants. And they did this without a public discussion or consent taking photos collected for one purpose and using it for another,” he said.
The CBP told CBS News that any U.S.citizen who has privacy concerns can choose not to take part in the facial recognition system. This would prevent the airline from collecting a face scan to compare with SBP records. Its policy is to remove photos of U.S. citizens from its system once their identifies have been confirmed.
Delta Gay about two percent of passengers using the Atlanta airport terminal have chosen not to use the facial recognition system. Next year, the airline plans to expand its biometric system for international travelers at Detroit Metropolitan Airport in Michigan.
1. Why is the facial recognition technology used in Atlanta International Airport?A.To scan the travelers' faces. |
B.To raise concerns about privacy. |
C.To make more people board the planes. |
D.To make the boarding more convenient. |
A.Cautious. | B.Uncaring. | C.Doubtful. | D.Favorable. |
A.The system may be promoted. |
B.Passengers' photos will be stored. |
C.Most passengers reject the system. |
D.The system scans passports and visas. |
A.In a news report. |
B.In a travel handbook. |
C.In a science book. |
D.In an entertainment magazine. |
3 . A sense of belonging to a group of co-workers is a better motivator for some employees than money,according to a study by University of lowa researchers. “We find that some self-managed teams show increased performance, when their members work together well,” says Greg Stewart, the lead professor in the study.
At the beginning,Stewart’s group studied how managers of self-managed teams decided payment. They studied 587 workers in 45 self-managed teams in Iowa. The members were allowed to give suggestions on how much their teammates should be paid for their work. The managers collected their ideas and then made decisions. The members were asked about how much their team spirit attracted them,and managers were asked about the productivity of both individuals and teams.
“In high functioning teams the group members work actively with each other, and they encourage and support each other,” says Stephen Courtright,member of the research group. The reason is that peer pressure acts as an important social force. Members don’t want to disappoint their teammates,so team spirit is more effective even than money as a motivating tool. People have a social need to be accepted,to be regarded as a part of a group and want to perform well.
However, this works only when team members get along. When they don’t, then self- managed teams perform badly. When team members don’t care much for each other, Courtright says team spirit as a motivating factor won't work. So money becomes the main motivating factor to improve productivity.
The carrot and stick method is that managers offer team members things in order to persuade them to work and punish them if they refuse. “Teams perform better when there is pressure from peers to perform well than when managers wave a carrot and stick,” Courtright says. “However, the carrot and stick method works well when team members just can’t get along.”
1. According to Paragraph 2,members of the self managed teams ________.A.put great efforts into their work |
B.took pride in their teams |
C.preferred team work to personal work |
D.could advise managers on incomes of their teammates |
A.Their team leaders are professional and strict. |
B.Their team members get high money rewards. |
C.Their members attach importance to team spirit. |
D.Their team members have less work pressure. |
A.are highly educated |
B.care for their productivity |
C.set clear goals for their work |
D.have a good relationship with each other |
A.How to deal with peer pressure at work. |
B.How motivators work in jobs. |
C.The advantages of self-managed teams. |
D.The importance of building team spirit for managers. |
4 . Jack Frost has paid another visit to the Midwest. For the second time this week, a major winter storm has left people from Oklahoma to the Great Lakes struggling to stay safe and warm. Heavy, wet snow has shut down major highways, put off flights and left hundreds of thousands of Midwesterner without power. “It’s just snow. That's all we can see,” said Shannon Wick ware of Woodward.
The storm began in Texas on Sunday and rapidly traveled north. A gust of wind pushed the storm up towards Oklahoma, bringing fifteen inches of snow to parts of Oklahoma. It then moved east and hovered over Chicago, dropping four inches of wet snow on top of the city and its suburbs. Airlines canceled nearly 500 flights at Chicago's O' Hare and Midway airports. Later, the storm swept Ohio, causing a lot of problems for the local people. Taking into account the safety of their students in the storm, many schools in the affected areas either put off opening or did not open at all.
In Kansas City, Missouri, up to ten inches of snow had fallen before midday on Tuesday. The city's mayor, Sty James, declared a state of emergency. Most government and office buildings were shut down. Some hospitals were forced to close urgent-care clinics.
While heavy snowfall is not usual for this part of the country at this time of year, it is the amount of moisture in the snow that makes conditions extra “treacherous”. When snow is especially wet, it weighs down trees and brings down power lines. Roofs can cave in under the pressure and roads can become very icy. The power lines have cut off electricity to more than 100,000 homes and businesses in the Midwest.
As snow falls and the temperature continues to drop, people are preparing the best they can to stay dry and safe. The bad weather is making travel difficult for even snowplows (扫雪机) and repair vehicles.
1. What's the CORRECT order of the places that the snowstorm passed?a. Chicago b. Oklahoma c. Texas d. Ohio
A.a-d-c-b | B.c-b-d-a | C.a-d-b-c | D.c-b-a-d |
A.It was hit worse than any other city by the storm. |
B.It had never experienced such a big storm before. |
C.It was seriously affected by the snowstorm. |
D.It wasn't hit as badly as expected by the storm. |
A.Unpleasant. | B.Dangerous. | C.Natural. | D.Stable. |
A.The Midwest was hit by snowstorms twice |
B.Another major winter storm swept through the Midwest |
C.America has very severe weather this winter |
D.Schools in America have been closed because of a storm |
5 . * Community Volunteer Project,Nepal
Carried out in locations throughout Nepal,this project is aimed at promoting social well- being through cultural exchange and supporting health care and environmental issues.
Location
Farming placements (实习工作) are available in the Terai of Chitwan in southern Nepal,and the foothills of the Himalayas near Gerkhu. Medical placements are available in the cities of Kathmandu or Pokhara.
Free Time
You can explore the local area and spend time with your host family experiencing Nepalese culture. All placements also include a guided sightseeing tour of Kathmandu.
Testimonial (推荐信)
It was very-rewarding. I hope more volunteers can get out there and make a difference,helping to give Nepalis a standard of living that matches the great quality of family values they have and the amazing landscapes there.
* Cape Fear River Watch Conservation Project,the USA
An environmental volunteering opportunity for students to work towards protecting and improving the water quality of the Lower Cape Fear River Basin in Wilmington,North Carolina,the USA,through environmental education, advocacy and action.
Location
This charming city is located in the southeastern corner of North Carolina between the Cape Fear River and the Atlantic Ocean.
Free Time
Wilmington offers the perfect environment for many outdoor activities such as surfing,sailing and biking. In addition,the nearby Wrightsville,Carolina and Kure Beaches are tourist attractions for boaters,surfers,sunbathers and seafood lovers.
Testimonial
Leading the Eco Camp at the end of my stay was one of the most exciting experiences during my stay. I was able to share my enthusiasm for the environment with not only the children at the camp but their parents.
Fraser Dane, the UK
1. What placements does the Nepal project offer?A.Medical placements in Chitwan in southern Nepal. |
B.Medical placements on peaks of the Himalayas. |
C.Farming placements close to Gerkhu. |
D.Farming placements in Kathmandu or Pokhara. |
A.Climbers. | B.Vegetarians. |
C.Shopping lovers. | D.Cycling lovers. |
A.They both impressed foreign volunteers. |
B.They are both family volunteering projects. |
C.They are both in remote rural communities. |
D.They both provide free guided sightseeing tours. |
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2.活动内容:剪纸大赛、书法展览等;
3.你的感受。
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The First Community Culture Festival was a Success
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Ecotourism is the opposite of mass tourism. People travel to remote areas and visit faraway places without destroying the environment.Ecotourism is intended
Ecotourism makes people recognize how beautiful the land and the countryside are. Local tour guides show
Ecotourism started out in the 1980s as an alternative to mass tourism. Today it is one of the
8 . Have you ever observed the streets in the morning? You will see some people walking on the street or a few vehicles passing by. There might be some people in their gym clothes going to their gym and there might be some coming out for a normal morning walk.
One of the advantages of a morning workout is that you remain fresh all throughout the day. The workouts may be anything like a walk, gym, dance or yoga. You no longer feel tired or sleepy.
People who exercise regularly in the morning are observed to have healthy diet habits. Also,it is observed that the diet options of people who work out in the morning are healthy.
Once you start exercising in the morning you put a schedule to your day.
A.Morning workouts hardly take you a lot of time. |
B.The workouts make you have less time to rest than before. |
C.The food digestion is proper and the body functions better. |
D.This particular scene is quite evident in the mornings. |
E.The advantage is that you are more regular than before. |
F.The morning workouts are usually before breakfast. |
G.The morning workouts keep your skin and face fresh as well. |
9 . It had been only two weeks, but teaching at Ming Jheng turned out to be the most rewarding experience of my life. I not only
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What I regret most is the
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A.For | B.Unlike | C.Except | D.Through |
A.activities | B.novels | C.series | D.plays |
A.flat | B.campus | C.town | D.gym |
A.leave | B.catch | C.stop | D.feel |
A.turned around | B.dressed up | C.held on | D.stood by |
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