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2 . While the stomach can extremely change the look of a woman, it can also turn out to be one of her worst issues. The woman’s stomach is continuously the focus of her attention. For some women, their attractiveness is measured by the size of their stomach.
Drink lots of water. While drinking plenty of water may not sound attractive, it is important for getting yourself into shape. Water helps break up the body of poisons that live in your fat and skin.
Change your eating habits. You need to eat low-fat, coarse grains (粗粮) to lose stomach fat.
Get enough sleep.
| A．Build your muscle. |
| B．Take regular exercise. |
| C．This can also be the issue for men. |
| D．Moreover, it’s important to keep an eye on the amount of food you consume. |
| E．Unbelievably, when a person lacks sleep, they’ll gain weight around their stomach. |
| F．Among the most effective methods of decreasing stomach fat is to consume lots of water. |
| G．It is no wonder why the majority of women are looking for ways to lose their stomach fat. |
3 . A team of communication professors from the Brigham Young University discovered that people using the social media platform Facebook can be divided into four different categories (类别) . Their findings basically tell us why an average of l.28 billion people check their Facebook every day, with most users spending about 35 minutes daily on Facebook.
To identify (鉴定) different kinds of Facebook users, the researchers made a list of 48 reasons why people use Facebook. They then asked study subjects to report their personal connection to the reasons, rating each from “most like me” to “least like me”. To get a better understanding of them, the researchers interviewed each subject.
Based on the results, the researchers identified four categories of Facebook users: relationship builders, town criers (街头公告员) , selfies (自拍) and window shoppers.
Relationship builders and selfies often post pictures, videos and text updates on their Facebook. Relationship builders post mainly to further strengthen the relationships they have beyond the virtual (虚拟的) world. Selfies are more focused on getting attention, likes and comments. Town criers often post information, and share news stories and details of events. On the other hand, window shoppers are more likely to be onlookers who prefer watching what other people do.
The researchers noted that Facebook users may place themselves in more than one of the categories. For example, most people are likely to be selfies. However, users can find themselves more in one category than the others.
1. What can we learn from paragraph 1?| A．Most users visit Facebook every day. |
| B．Facebook seriously affects people’s normal lives. |
| C．1.28 billion people in total have registered Facebook. |
| D．Users spend at most 35 minutes on Facebook every day. |
| A．Posting pictures on Facebook. |
| B．Sharing what they do on Facebook. |
| C．Explaining why they use Facebook. |
| D．Dividing the users into four categories. |
| A．Selfies enjoy making comments on others. |
| B．Selfies intend to get more attention from others. |
| C．Relationship builders take an interest in the virtual world. |
| D．Relationship builders use Facebook to share details of events. |
| A．Facebook is becoming more and more popular. |
| B．People can’t live comfortably without Facebook. |
| C．Researchers suggest limiting time on Facebook. |
| D．Researchers have identified four kinds of Facebook users. |
4 . Bats appear many times in literature and history, and have different roles depending on where you find them. But bats have an important role to play in our eco-system, and some of them are becoming endangered. International Bat Night was established to help people grasp some facts about bats. While we often think of bats as predators (捕食者) feeding on blood, the truth is quite different. Yes, there are bats that feed on blood, but they mostly feed on insects.
Bats are one of the major factors in reducing the numbers of obnoxious night insects like mosquitoes (蚊子) . If you’re a camper, you’ll know how uncomfortable mosquitoes can make an otherwise pleasant camping. There are also bats that feed on nectar (花蜜) , and help to spread the seeds of plants, in many cases where they’re the only ones working to help those plants produce! These are just a few of the qualities that bats own. There are far more than that, and International Bat Night is a great time to learn about them.
At International Bat Night, you can enjoy the quiet of the evening and watch the skies in your nearest bat habitat. Maybe it’s a night out in the woods, or just sitting at your front door if you’re fortunate enough. If you’re feeling both generous and adventurous, you can head out to one of your local Bat Conservatories and celebrate the night with the workers there while making a contribution to their work. Volunteer with them and help protect our flying friends!
1. What is the purpose of establishing International Bat Night?| A．To start a war against bats. |
| B．To reduce the number of bats. |
| C．To introduce the history of bats. |
| D．To get people to know some facts about bats. |
| A．Active. | B．Tiny. | C．Unpleasant. | D．Dangerous. |
| A．Bats can prevent diseases by feeding on mosquitoes. |
| B．Bats play a role in promoting the plants’ production. |
| C．Bats fly at night without disturbing human activities. |
| D．Bats can gather all the nectar from fruit and vegetables. |
| A．What to do to give protection to bats. |
| B．How to become a volunteer at the event. |
| C．How to celebrate International Bat Night. |
| D．What to watch at International Bat Night. |
5 . He leaves his briefcase (公文包) beside the driver and finds a seat in the middle of a group of bored teenagers. He sits forward, looks at the driver, sits back, and repeats the process. The teenagers stare at him. They don’t realize Porter’s afraid someone will steal his briefcase.
Porter came to Portland when he was 13. He attended a school for the disabled and then Lincoln High School, where he was placed in a class for slow kids. But he wasn’t slow. He wanted to be a salesman and his mother was certain that he could one day make it. With her encouragement, he applied for different jobs only to be turned down. He began reading help-wanted ads in the newspaper and read about Watkins, a company that sold household products. His mother set up a meeting with a representative (代表). The man said no, but Porter wouldn’t listen. He just wanted a chance. The man gave in and offered Porter an area of the city that no salesman wanted.
That night Porter discovered the products of the company were guaranteed (保障) . He would sell that promise.
On the first day, people told him to go away. However, if a customer turned him down, Porter kept coming back until they heard him. And he sold.
For several years he was Watkins’ top salesman. Now he is the only salesman of the company that sells door-to-door.
1. Why does Porter keep sitting forward, looking at the driver and sitting back?| A．To keep an eye on his briefcase. | B．To attract the driver’s attention. |
| C．To make himself feel comfortable. | D．To avoid the teenagers’ attention. |
| A．By teaching him the sales skills in person. |
| B．By arranging a meeting with a representative. |
| C．By sending him to a school for market training. |
| D．By telling him some information about the employer. |
| A．They are guaranteed. | B．They are famous all over the world. |
| C．They are sold door-to-door. | D．They are designed by a disabled man. |
| A．Brave. | B．Shy. | C．Confident. | D．Determined. |
6 . There are a variety of free magazines that kids can receive in the mail. Kids love getting mail, so these magazines will bring double joy!
Animal Wellness Magazine
If your child loves animals, a free copy may provide him or her with hours of educational entertainment. This magazine is especially wonderful if you have a dog or a cat at home and want your child to learn about pet care.
Kids Discover Online
This is an excellent online resource (资源) where elementary school children can learn about different aspects of science and social studies topics. It gives you access (使用权) to 30 units with 200 topics.
National Geographic Kids
The content there is various. You can gain even more access by creating a free account. There are educational articles on dozens of countries around the world, as well as articles on animals, planets, and more. Aimed at children aged 8 to 14, this magazine is a great choice for learning and fun.
Sports Illustrated Kids
If you have children that are sports fans, look no further than the Sports Illustrated Kids. They can get analysis of recent games, forecasts about next season, and fun games. It’s all free, and your son or daughter will love getting to know the latest sports news.
1. Which will you choose if your son is fond of keeping a rabbit?| A．National Geographic Kids. | B．Kids Discover Online. |
| C．Animal Wellness Magazine. | D．Sports Illustrated Kids. |
| A．It is a magazine designed for teens. |
| B．It covers a variety of different topics. |
| C．It is only meant for kids who like fun games. |
| D．It helps kids know about over 200 countries. |
| A．Kids who are big fans of physical exercise. |
| B．Kids who are interested in insects. |
| C．Kids who are curious about the universe. |
| D．Kids who dream of being a weather forecaster. |
