1 . Cheating in sport is as old as sport itself. The athletes of ancient Greece used potions to strengthen themselves before a contest, and their modern counterparts have everything from anabolic steroids (类固醇) to growth hormones with which to
The agencies have had remarkable success. Testing for anabolic steroids was introduced in the 1970s, and the incidence of cheating seems to have
The test employed for testosterone (睾酮素) abuse usually relies on measuring the
The result was remarkable. Nearly half of the men who carried no functional copies of UGT2B17 would have gone undetected in the standard doping test.
Dr. Schulze also says there is substantial
In the meantime, Dr. Schulz’s study does seem to offer innocents a way of
A.disrupt | B.enliven | C.stretch | D.track |
A.broken down | B.torn apart | C.disapproved of | D.stocked up |
A.fallen | B.needed | C.recorded | D.secured |
A.scarce | B.reliable | C.convenient | D.universal |
A.verify | B.guard | C.evade | D.beat |
A.ratio | B.make-up | C.bulk | D.trace |
A.innocent | B.stubborn | C.outweighed | D.suspicious |
A.hypothesized | B.imposed | C.confirmed | D.explained |
A.signified | B.detected | C.mined | D.released |
A.In turn | B.Or rather | C.On the contrary | D.By contrast |
A.mass-testing | B.false-positive | C.anti-doping | D.drug-taking |
A.gender | B.behavioral | C.ethnic | D.indigenous |
A.low | B.stable | C.high | D.identical |
A.educating | B.concealing | C.defending | D.examining |
A.birth certificate | B.genetic profile | C.reference letter | D.medical report |
2 . Success in 18 minutes
I believe that routines are the
In his book “18 Minutes: Find Your Focus, Master Distraction, and Get the Right Things Done”, Peter Bregman outlines an 18-minute daily routine that will help us to reflect on where we are going, and to
The routine Morning — 5 minutes
Taking 5 minutes in the morning to plan your day is
Each hour — 1 minute × 8
Set an alarm for each hour. When your alarm goes off, take one minute to reflect. Take a deep breath. Reflect on the last hour — did you do what you wanted to get done? Did you
Evening — 5 minutes
Take 5 minutes at the end of your work day to reflect on how the day went. Bregman suggests asking yourself the following questions:
One: How did the day go? What success did I experience? What challenges did I endure? Is there any better way to
Two: What did I learn today? What do I plan to do — differently or the same — tomorrow?
Three: Did I interact with others? Is there anyone I need to thank, or ask a question, or
Again, the point is to reflect and ensure you’re on the right path, as well as setting you up for a productive day tomorrow.
Taking time to plan and reflect on your days is important. A simple, 18-minute routine is all you need to achieve this.
A.meaning | B.benefit | C.key | D.definition |
A.action | B.method | C.atmosphere | D.direction |
A.contrary to | B.in addition to | C.instead of | D.rather than |
A.struggle | B.progress | C.reflection | D.preparation |
A.objected | B.adapted | C.admitted | D.dedicated |
A.predict | B.ensure | C.maintain | D.request |
A.dramatic | B.complex | C.beneficial | D.affordable |
A.eventually | B.extremely | C.seriously | D.annually |
A.allows | B.recommends | C.requires | D.points |
A.joyful | B.appropriate | C.productive | D.alarming |
A.reflect on | B.depend on | C.focus on | D.apply for |
A.overcome | B.overlook | C.destroy | D.spot |
A.exchange | B.produce | C.provide | D.suggest |
A.If | B.Unless | C.Since | D.While |
A.Otherwise | B.Therefore | C.However | D.Besides |
3 . There have been countless books and television series on living with teenagers, yet parents don’t seem to have
“The key to getting teenagers to respect you is to respect them first,” says Penny Palmano, who has written a best-selling book on teenagers. “You can’t
Palmano, who has a daughter aged 19, has even allowed the girl to hold several teenage parties at her home. “I’ve found that if you have brought your kids up to do the right thing, and then
She agrees that teenagers can be annoying: enjoying a world that is free of responsibility, yet
“This would explain why many teenagers can’t make good decisions, control their emotions, priorities or concentrate on several different things at the same time.
The key to
A.questioned | B.discovered | C.discussed | D.taught |
A.behavior | B.responsibility | C.issue | D.procedure |
A.continue | B.stop | C.strive | D.hesitate |
A.curious | B.ashamed | C.upset | D.unwise |
A.mark | B.feeling | C.lack | D.level |
A.instruct | B.require | C.forbid | D.trust |
A.solution | B.problem | C.opinion | D.voice |
A.essential | B.grateful | C.desperate | D.famous |
A.affording | B.failing | C.promising | D.trying |
A.occupied | B.mature | C.valued | D.fruitful |
A.In addition | B.By contrast | C.On balance | D.For example |
A.occasionally | B.intentionally | C.universally | D.significantly |
A.happiness | B.justice | C.restriction | D.courage |
A.consider | B.forget | C.encourage | D.forbid |
A.Therefore | B.Otherwise | C.Furthermore | D.Instead |
4 . Digital Heaven
If you had the opportunity to live forever, would you take it? The
How? One plan
As a further step, Ray Kurzweil also consider the nano transmitters being able to connect you to a world of virtual reality on the Internet, similar to what was depicted in the film ‘Matrix’. With the nano transmitters in place, by thought alone, you could log on to the Internet and instead of the pictures coming up on your screen they would play inside your mind.
For Ray this would be, quite
Generations of Christians believed in Christ partly because his rebirth held out the
Who needs faith when you’ve got
A.devotion | B.reference | C.obstacle | D.priority |
A.possibility | B.challenge | C.pressure | D.judgment |
A.revealed | B.adapted | C.preserved | D.ceased |
A.In consequence | B.In effect | C.In contrast | D.In total |
A.relevant | B.identical | C.distinctive | D.limited |
A.creative | B.ambitious | C.previous | D.conscious |
A.relies on | B.applies to | C.sums up | D.figures out |
A.proposes | B.predicts | C.quotes | D.recognizes |
A.processed | B.admitted | C.injected | D.turned |
A.update | B.promote | C.arrange | D.detect |
A.translate | B.transmit | C.transplant | D.transform |
A.Regardless of | B.Aside from | C.Other than | D.Instead of |
A.typically | B.literally | C.instantly | D.faithfully |
A.strength | B.request | C.clue | D.promise |
A.mind | B.soul | C.broadband | D.data |
5 . At the start of every vacation, many parents spend their time wondering: What will the children do? When I was a child in the 1950s, the answer was easy. The children would play. We played feely with other children, in our own chosen ways, away from adults. When we got bored, we found ways to overcome it. We took up
During such play, we acquired knowledge and skills that couldn’t be taught to us in school. We learned how to take
Over the past 60 years, however, we’ve seen a huge
Our children love to play in moderately
Why is such play so
Researchers have found that when young rats or monkeys are deprived (剥夺) of play during critical periods in their development, the animals grow up as emotional cripples (跛者). They are
We have deprived children of free, risky play, probably for their own good. In the process we have denied them the opportunity to learn how to be
Our children need more freedom, not more adult control.
1.A.expeditions | B.adventures | C.violence | D.disasters |
A.figured out | B.looked over | C.made for | D.turned out |
A.measures | B.action | C.initiative | D.risks |
A.created | B.pursued | C.captured | D.demonstrated |
A.addictions | B.predictions | C.expectations | D.careers |
A.increase | B.amount | C.decline | D.demand |
A.depression | B.obesity | C.digestion | D.cancer |
A.friendly | B.funny | C.risky | D.learned |
A.dangerous | B.frustrating | C.striking | D.appealing |
A.strengthened | B.eliminated | C.multiplied | D.identified |
A.psychologically | B.physically | C.medically | D.biologically |
A.devote | B.stick | C.adapt | D.seek |
A.identical | B.modest | C.miserable | D.unfamiliar |
A.missing | B.involving | C.lacking | D.showing |
A.obedient | B.adaptable | C.optimistic | D.practical |
6 . In today’s society, despite higher education becoming more accessible, admission to it is getting increasingly competitive. However, admission systems differ from country to country,
In the United States,
In both countries, the
While the current system needs reform, the
Once you step outside this box, you’ll discover more about yourself.
A.leading to | B.getting used to | C.looking forward to | D.sticking to |
A.First of all | B.As we all know | C.That being said | D.As a matter of fact |
A.finally | B.thoughtfully | C.possibly | D.carefully |
A.requires | B.pays | C.seeks | D.guarantees |
A.however | B.moreover | C.besides | D.therefore |
A.pay attention to | B.get hold of | C.keep up with | D.get involved in |
A.atmosphere | B.competition | C.situation | D.impression |
A.attend | B.train | C.arrange | D.follow |
A.no more than | B.rather than | C.side by side | D.in addition to |
A.beautiful | B.impressive | C.careful | D.positive |
A.Although | B.Whatever | C.Anyhow | D.Nevertheless |
A.generally | B.hardly | C.simply | D.automatically |
A.means | B.doubt | C.problem | D.mindset |
A.define | B.apply | C.make | D.change |
A.above all | B.After all | C.In all | D.All in all |
7 . How to Get Used to a New School
New surroundings, unfamiliar faces and different learning standards make the transition to a new school stressful for many students. Not only are they faced with
Research
Knowing what to
Visit
The first day at any new school often is met with nervousness and sometimes confusion. Contact the school and schedule a low-pressure trip to the building before the first day so the campus looks
Get Involved
Establish a Routine
A new school often means a new routine, including morning ig preparation, getting to school and after-school activities. Setting into a routine gives the family a sense of familiarity. With all of the changes, a daily schedule gives children some stability. The routine should
A.unknowns | B.comments | C.responsibilities | D.solutions |
A.concentrate | B.ignore | C.improve | D.expect |
A.unique | B.upcoming | C.amazing | D.individual |
A.efforts | B.characters | C.images | D.names |
A.familiar | B.attractive | C.different | D.beautiful |
A.performance | B.occasion | C.visit | D.attitude |
A.Interest | B.Research | C.Involvement | D.Belief |
A.as well as | B.such as | C.instead of | D.in addition to |
A.include | B.indicate | C.reveal | D.reflect |
A.Remembering | B.Rushing | C.Choosing | D.Planning |
8 . Nothing seems more inevitable than aging and death ---- not even taxes. Every plant, animal and person you have ever seen will
We already know that some animals do not seem to age. Many cold-water ocean fish and some amphibians (两栖动物) never
About 15 years ago, armed with powerful new molecular-research techniques, a few scientists began to
A.suddenly | B.eventually | C.generally | D.unexpectedly |
A.desire | B.feeling | C.understanding | D.dream |
A.develop | B.design | C.control | D.solve |
A.reach | B.acquire | C.require | D.indicate |
A.objects | B.samples | C.items | D.creatures |
A.nature | B.system | C.speed | D.condition |
A.Through | B.Throughout | C.Beyond | D.Across |
A.rarely | B.occasionally | C.normally | D.mainly |
A.resistant | B.similar | C.essential | D.accessible |
A.quickens | B.slows | C.avoids | D.overcomes |
A.horrible | B.extra | C.specific | D.original |
A.investigate | B.illustrate | C.record | D.prove |
A.famous | B.generous | C.responsible | D.convenient |
A.fashionable | B.practical | C.immediate | D.daily |
A.happy | B.depressed | C.hungry | D.scared |
9 . Trying to make a big decision while you’re also preparing for a scary presentation? You might want to
It’s a bit
The increased focus on the positive also helps explain why stress plays a role in
Stress also
A.try | B.delay | C.deny | D.forbid |
A.requirements | B.reasons | C.chances | D.alternatives |
A.weigh | B.overlook | C.confuse | D.classify |
A.imperfection | B.risk | C.advantage | D.uncertainty |
A.conflicted | B.focused | C.unexpected | D.separated |
A.break off | B.hold up | C.account for | D.bring out |
A.surprising | B.fortunate | C.reasonable | D.pleasant |
A.conscious | B.immediate | C.negative | D.favorable |
A.neglecting | B.enhancing | C.analyzing | D.evaluating |
A.position | B.decision | C.qualification | D.schedule |
A.judgement | B.progress | C.relationship | D.addiction |
A.value | B.adopt | C.resist | D.maintain |
A.downsides | B.desires | C.defeats | D.benefits |
A.declines | B.increases | C.eliminates | D.worsens |
A.reliable | B.reluctant | C.qualified | D.willing |
10 . Feel Like You’re Falling Behind Your Peers?
It’s never pleasant to lag behind others that we consider similar to ourselves. The conventional wisdom says to “stop competing with others and only compete with yourself”. But that’s easier said than done. With the rise of social media, it’s hard to avoid
So how can you take advantage of the positive benefits of competition without suffering from the insecurity it may
Track your triggers.
The stress of feeling behind your peers can emerge in many
It’s vital to pay attention to the things that tend to cause you to compare yourself with others, because if you are
Shift to purposeful re-framing.
Once you
For instance, you probably can’t avoid hearing what your boss says about you or your colleagues. A better approach is to
During the period of insecurity, you may start to consider how you can
An executive coaching client of mine was heartbroken that his planned promotion this year was postponed due to the pandemic. He worried that his future
To get out of his negative state, he decided to harness (利用) his writing talent. He
Any efforts in your career and life will
A.evidence | B.hints | C.exchanges | D.criticism |
A.entertainment | B.pride | C.inspiration | D.identity |
A.suffer | B.ensure | C.breed | D.seize |
A.accents | B.forms | C.sizes | D.cultures |
A.aware | B.glad | C.relieved | D.surprised |
A.ignore | B.seek | C.report | D.track |
A.adaptive | B.reasonable | C.innovative | D.diplomatic |
A.deliberately | B.extremely | C.reluctantly | D.effortlessly |
A.Detect | B.Reserve | C.Qualify | D.Exhibit |
A.make use of | B.catch up with | C.give in to | D.put up with |
A.proposals | B.prospects | C.perspectives | D.programs |
A.copied | B.reviewed | C.composed | D.quoted |
A.to | B.with | C.through | D.across |
A.however | B.besides | C.for example | D.in turn |
A.inevitably | B.sensitively | C.unfortunately | D.visibly |