1 . Anxiety can be treated with medication.
Lavender (薰衣草)
Evidence suggests that lavender may be as effective as medicine in improving common and persistent anxiety.
Researchers found that the smell seemed to help mice relax, allowing them to explore brightly lit and unfamiliar territory.
Talking therapies
Mindfulness
Mindfulness meditation can be an excellent way of returning our anxious mind back to the present. The object of our focus may be the sensations in our body as we sit or walk or breathe or it may be some external stimuli such as sound or an object.
A.We worry for many reasons |
B.It’s thought to make the brain calm |
C.Mice were used in their experiment to test this therapy |
D.Mice not exposed to lavender preferred to hide in the dark |
E.Mindfulness helps us see what is here at the present moment |
F.We can approach anxiety with a kind and courageous attitude |
G.However, experts agree other approaches may also be effective |
2 . The library is the heart of a university——its collections, services, and study spaces are central to every student’s educational journey. Let’s take a look at some famous university libraries around the world.
Magdalen College Old Library
Oxford University is famous for its academic programs, but it’s also known for its outstanding libraries that are said to include more than 11 million books. The Old Library at Magdalen College is the crown jewel of the university’s library system. It contains more than 20,000 rare books and manuscripts. Nearly all of these volumes were published before 1800.
TU Delft Library
The library at the Delft University of Technology was constructed in 1997, which has more than 862,000 books, 16,000 magazine subscriptions and its own museum. But it will only take a glance to be attracted, as it is a sight to remember. The building itself exists beneath the ground, so you can’t really see the actual library. What makes it interesting is the roof, which is a grassy hill.
Trinity College Library
The Trinity College Library in Dublin is the oldest library in Ireland, founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I. It contains more than 200,000 of the library’s oldest books. Treasures of the library’s extensive collection include a rare copy of the 1916 proclamation of the Irish Republic and a beautiful 15th century harp (竖琴).
Joe and Rika Mansueto Library
Opened in 2011, the Joe and Rika Mansueto Library at the University of Chicago is designed with a grand glass roof, perfect for staring out when you are tired. The library can hold around 3.5 million volumes through its underground automatic storage and retrieval system. If you are not already impressed, the librarians, robotic cranes, will knock your socks off. They can locate and bring you any book within an average time of 3 minutes.
1. What do Magdalen College Old Library & Trinity College Library have in common?A.Both house stringed instruments. | B.Both feature attractive designs. |
C.Both boast numerous ancient books. | D.Both gain recognition as crown jewels. |
A.TU Delft Library. | B.Trinity College Library. |
C.Magdalen College Old Library. | D.Joe and Rika Mansueto Library. |
A.The glass roof. | B.The volume of books. |
C.The storage system. | D.The robotic librarians. |
Pan Junfan, a one-legged man from East China’s Wenling City, sets a new world record in an extreme hiking competition through the Gobi Desert in Northwest China’s Gansu Province.
The 40-year-old
4 . Ways to maintain a long-distance friendship.
Long-distance friendship is a friendship between two people who live quite far apart-far enough that they don’t see each other on a regular basis.
Stay in touch.
Social media provide many ways for us to stay in touch with our beloved ones.
Showing friends that you care about them doesn’t need expensive goods, lots of money or hours of planning. Something plain, like a card or a small gift, can mean a lot more to them than you may think. A little extra effort on your end could make their entire day.
Remain reliable.
Even though you can’t bring them ice cream and a copy of their favorite movie after they’ve had a bad day.
Visit them when possible.
Try to find an appointed time when both of you can meet and catch up as regularly as you can, whether it’s visiting each other in new homes or planning a weekend away.
Remember important dates
Anniversaries and birthdays carry weight. Although technology might make day-to-day communication possible, on special occasions, extra effort goes a long way. Sending a birthday card remains a popular way to send a birthday greeting.
Remember even if you’re not living next to your friends any more, it doesn’t mean your friendship has to end. Take time and effort to maintain it.
A.Starting a group chat is a great way to share your updates. |
B.Let them know they can talk to you at any time will comfort them when they’re upset. |
C.Buy something expensive for them, |
D.The best way to maintain long-distance friendship is to arrange time for them whenever where you are or whatever you are doing. |
E.Show thoughtfulness in little ways |
F.So a lot of effort is required to maintain it. |
G.Simply keeping a diary that records friends’ birthdays and other important dates will enable you not to miss those precious moments. |
5 . It was January, the first day of the year. I decided to get the bank work out of the
Just then I saw his morning tea lying there,
I realized he was also missing the
A.way | B.corner | C.question | D.reach |
A.on purpose | B.by accident | C.after all | D.as usual |
A.service | B.invitation | C.greeting | D.handshake |
A.hopefully | B.curiously | C.sincerely | D.hesitantly |
A.going through | B.filling up | C.checking out | D.printing off |
A.computerized | B.canceled | C.popularized | D.broadened |
A.symptoms | B.gestures | C.signs | D.marks |
A.when | B.how | C.why | D.if |
A.untouched | B.unprepared | C.unfolded | D.undisturbed |
A.always | B.seldom | C.never | D.still |
A.reward | B.push | C.pardon | D.scold |
A.reason | B.need | C.opportunity | D.urge |
A.looked up at | B.looked down upon | C.looked forward to | D.looked back on |
A.precious | B.small | C.important | D.essential |
A.coincidence | B.suggestion | C.affair | D.arrangement |
A.impressed | B.attached | C.challenged | D.comforted |
A.hearts | B.minds | C.bodies | D.souls |
A.release | B.recommend | C.reveal | D.revise |
A.preferred | B.promised | C.managed | D.expected |
A.cautious | B.confident | C.optimistic | D.grateful |
Liu Ruying,
“Sometimes I was tired,“ she said. ”I had to balance my studies and other
When Liu got the news that her region would have a cultural exchange with other countries, she had the idea of
“I
7 . With gas prices rising and airport security lines snaking longer than ever, why not book your next domestic vacation on a train? Compared to other alternatives, it’s comfortable and relaxing. Here is some advice on how to make a trip by rail as pleasant as possible.
Plan ahead. Most long-distance trains, especially the sleeping car accommodations, sell out very quickly.
Use a travel agent. Consider turning your travel plan over to a travel agent and letting him double-check all the details, make suggestions, and then handle the actual reservations. A good one can sometimes find you discounted tickets.
Bring a blanket. When you’re riding on trains, you won’t be provided with a blanket for free, even if your trip is an overnight one.
Arrive early. Most trains operate just once a day and some run only three times a week, so missing yours can be a disaster.
Have fun.
A.Train trips aren’t for impatient types. |
B.You’ll have views from both sides of the train. |
C.The temperature on rail cars is often hard to control. |
D.That’s particularly true during busy summer months. |
E.You might have to wait longer than 24 hours to catch the next one. |
F.Chances are the cost will be a lot less than the cost of one bedroom. |
G.He may also book you in a sleeping car that’s right next to the diner. |
8 . The effect of climate change extends beyond ruining Earth’s environment and our physical safety. A report published this week suggests that climate change has a negative effect on our mental health, too.
The study, published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States(PNAS), links an increase in monthly temperatures to a rise in mental health issues. The experimental evidence stems from meteorological (气象的) data paired with information collected from nearly 2 million randomly sampled residents in the United States. The data was collected over the span (跨度) of a decade.
“We find that experiences with hotter temperatures and added rainfall each worsen mental health, that long-lasting warming associates with an increased popularity of mental health issues, and that exposure to tropical cyclones(热带气旋), likely to increase in frequency in the future, is linked to worsened mental health,” authors of the study stated. “These results provide added large-scale evidence to the growing link between climate change and mental health.”
The report specifically focused on mental health outcomes due to the effects of environmental stress - such as temperature, rainfall, and tropical cyclones - but other climate change-related issues are likely to affect mental health as well - specifically, the stress and anxiety of knowing natural disasters could be more frequent as temperatures rise.
1. From the newly-published report, we learn that the climate change may _________.A.save a lot of people’s lives |
B.cause unbelievable disasters |
C.influence people’s mental health |
D.greatly change people’s life styles |
A.To stress the importance of the study. |
B.To show that the study cost too much money. |
C.To explain the difficulties and hardships of the study. |
D.to indicate that the study is objective and believable. |
A.In Paragraph 1 | B.In Paragraph 2 |
C.In Paragraph 3 | D.In Paragraph 4 |
A.The study has its limits. |
B.The results of the study aren’t satisfactory. |
C.The environmental problems can’t be solved. |
D.Mental health is determined by climate change. |
1. Where does this conversation take place?
A.On a radio show. | B.In a classroom. | C.On TV. |
A.One year ago. | B.Two years ago. | C.Three years ago. |
A.To give poor people jobs. |
B.To raise money for schools. |
C.To help old people and kids. |
A.200. | B.2,000. | C.14,000. |
10 . I used to be extremely shy, so I wasn’t good at meeting new people. I was
One day, she
Me, the lead? Was she
After five months of practicing, I was
I smiled because I knew she was right. I proved I could take chances, be daring (大胆的), and have fun doing it! At the end of the play, when the audience stood and
A.certain | B.afraid | C.ashamed | D.doubtful |
A.arguments | B.comments | C.analyses | D.conversations |
A.encouraged | B.attracted | C.forced | D.challenged |
A.realized | B.intended | C.announced | D.concluded |
A.advise | B.remind | C.appoint | D.need |
A.amused | B.excited | C.relaxed | D.satisfied |
A.perfect | B.responsible | C.famous | D.concerned |
A.wave | B.hang | C.show | D.raise |
A.strict | B.reliable | C.crazy | D.sensitive |
A.choice | B.duty | C.award | D.honor |
A.end with | B.make out | C.throw away | D.see through |
A.slowly | B.firmly | C.softly | D.warmly |
A.still | B.never | C.always | D.hardly |
A.bent | B.froze | C.broke | D.shook |
A.opinions | B.expressions | C.thoughts | D.impressions |
A.check | B.test | C.motivation | D.promotion |
A.interesting | B.important | C.personal | D.intelligent |
A.greeted | B.withdrew | C.whispered | D.applauded |
A.waiting | B.cheering | C.thanking | D.applying |
A.pride | B.dignity | C.confidence | D.achievement |