A.An Italian engineer. | B.A student. | C.A teacher. |
2 . Want to reduce your risk of dementia (痴呆)? Start counting your steps — you’ll need between 3,800 and 9,800 each day to reduce your risk of mental decline, according to a new study.
People between the ages of 40 and 79 who took 9,826 steps per day were 50% less likely to develop dementia within seven years, the study found. Furthermore, people who walked with “purpose” — at a speed over 40 steps a minute — were able to cut their risk of dementia by 57% with just 6,315 steps a day. Even people who walked about 3,800 steps a day at any speed cut their risk by 25%.
“That would be enough, at first, for sedentary (久坐不动) people,” said Cruz, a senior researcher in health sciences. “In fact, it is a message that doctors could use to inspire sedentary older adults — 4,000 steps is achievable by many, even those less fit,” he added. “Perhaps, more active and fitter people should aim for 10,000, where we see the largest effects.”
But there was an even more interesting result hidden in the study, according to an article entitled “Is 112 the New 10,000?”
The largest reduction (降低) in dementia risk — 62% — was achieved by people who walked at a very easy speed of 112 steps per minute for 30 minutes a day, the study found. Earlier research has marked 100 steps a minute as an easy or middle level of strength.
The article argued that people looking to reduce their risk of dementia should focus on their walking speed over their walking distance.
“We do agree this is a very interesting finding,” said Cruz. “Our take is that strength of stepping matters! Technology could be used to track not only the number of steps but also the speed and so these types of measures can also be applied in commercial watches. More research is needed on this.”
1. What can we learn from Paragraph 2?A.Old people are more likely to have dementia. |
B.Young people had better walk 9,826 steps a day. |
C.It is harmful for people over 40 to walk too fast. |
D.It is good for people to walk about 3,800 steps a day. |
A.About 3,800 steps a day at any speed. |
B.About 100 steps a minute a day. |
C.At a speed over 40 steps a minute for 30 minutes a day. |
D.At a speed of 112 steps a minute for half an hour a day. |
A.The speed. | B.The steps. | C.The reasons. | D.The benefits. |
A.Those who keep walking are less likely to develop dementia. |
B.Walking each day can cut your risk of dementia but speed matters. |
C.Walk a certain number of steps each day to cut your risk of dementia. |
D.The more steps you take, the less risk of dementia you suffer from. |
This weekend a marathon took place in Salzburg, the city in
Running is
This just shows that perseverance pays off —
1. When will the woman leave for Brisbane?
A.On Monday. | B.On Tuesday. | C.On Wednesday. |
A.Meet Mr Graig. | B.Go to a fair. | C.Attend a conference. |
A.In Brisbane. | B.In Wellington. | C.In Sydney. |
5 . When Arsh was a young boy, his parents, Divya Pal and Sanjeev, signed him up for extracurricular activities such as piano, karate (空手道) and gymnastics, but he preferred art. When Arsh turned 8, he received a watercolor paint set as a birthday gift. He spent all his spare time painting. That’s how he started painting.
Around the same time, Arsh often visited a local nursing home, where his mother works. Spending time there inspired him to start selling his art for a good cause. “I want to help people in need through my paintings,” he said.
And so began his fundraising (筹款) program, which he called “Art by Arsh”. He sold his paintings at local art shows, restaurants and libraries, as well as on his Instagram account and Facebook page. He donated his first $1,000 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in 2018, and has since reached various other charities.
Arsh, now 12, mostly makes commissioned (委托创作的) pieces, and several of his customers have come back wanting more. That includes his neighbor, Jolene Schaver, who has five of Arsh’s creations hanging in her home and has bought many more for friends and family. “I was amazed at how talented he was at such a young age, without any formal training,” said Schaver.
Along with selling his paintings to benefit nonprofit organizations, Arsh now also teaches art lessons at the local nursing home. And he thought about accessibility, and realized not all people have the resources (资源) to make art—which has the capacity to comfort and heal (治愈). “One of my future goals is to make art accessible for kids who want to express themselves,” Arsh said. He has already started offering free art lessons to local children, and he hopes to expand (扩展) his classes further in the future.
1. What do we know about the young Arsh according to the first paragraph?A.He received a painting as a birthday gift. | B.He made a living through painting. |
C.He showed a lively interest in art. | D.He got a place at an art school. |
A.To raise money by selling his paintings. | B.To introduce his paintings to more people. |
C.To donate some of his paintings to charities. | D.To decorate local libraries with his paintings. |
A.Warm-hearted and humorous. | B.Hard-working and honest. |
C.Gifted and generous. | D.Kind and brave. |
A.Form more nonprofit organizations. | B.Learn more about the healing power of art. |
C.Do more voluntary work at the nursing home. | D.Create more opportunities for kids to make art. |
1. What is the weather like in the northern state of Alaska in summer?
A.Cold. | B.Mild. | C.Hot. |
A.It is the hottest year. |
B.The average temperature there is 35.5℃. |
C.The temperature in some cities reached over 39℃. |
A.17. 8 ℃. | B.35.5℃. | C.49. 6℃. |
1.人物的基本情况;
2.具体的原因。
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The person I respect
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________8 . How to Express Thanks to Loved Ones
You may feel grateful to your family and friends, but it may not always be easy for you to know how to express that. To truly express your gratitude (感激), you have to be kind and open.
Tell them how much you thank them. You may be taking your family members for granted (想当然) without even realizing it.
Write “thank-you” cards.
Do favors for them. Don’t do favors for your friends just because they’ve helped you out recently or because you want something in return.
A.Give meaningful gifts |
B.Thank the person publicly |
C.When they face troubles and need some help |
D.It’s one of the easiest ways to show your gratitude |
E.Remember that a more grateful life is a happier life |
F.To show how much your family members mean to you |
G.Instead, help them out just because you care about them |
9 . Four Best Christmas Markets in Italy
BolzanoBolzano market is one of the largest in Italy and one of the first markets in the country. It is the ideal place to join the festive activities. You’ll find a large Christmas tree decorated with lights. Besides, there are little wooden houses filled with traditional gifts, candles, crafts and so much more which can give a medieval (中世纪的) feeling.
TurinThe market in Turin is a traditional Italian Christmas market and one of the first markets in the country. It is decorated with Christmas lights and decorations. Here you’ll find hand-made goods in a typical Piedmontese style as well as famous chocolates from Turin.
VenicePiazza San Marco is home to Venice’s Christmas market. During this time the city turns into a small Christmas village with unique decoration, lights and lots of cheers. There are dozens of Christmas trees as well as little wooden shops and visitors from all around the world. Shops offer the best treats you’ll ever taste, traditional street food and hand-made goods.
MilanOne of the longest running Christmas markets in Milan, is a sight worth seeing. The market dates back to the 1500s when it was once an event to allow locals to pay their respects to Sant’ Ambrogio. Today, there are over 300 stalls (货摊) decorated with lights and selling hand-made goods.
There are so many Christmas markets to enjoy. Start planning your Italy escape today. Are you ready to get into the festive spirit?
1. What do Bolzano and Turin have in common?A.Both are the earliest created markets in Italy. |
B.Both make visitors feel in the Middle Ages. |
C.Both provide hand-made chocolates. |
D.Both sell gifts in wooden houses. |
A.Its history. | B.Its decoration. |
C.Its traditional sea food. | D.Its local people. |
A.Bolzano. | B.Turin. | C.Venice. | D.Milan. |
1. What do most English pubs offer?
A.Drinks and meals. | B.Only drinks. | C.Drinks and fruits. |
A.At 12: 00 pm. | B.At 11: 00 pm. | C.At 1: 00 am. |
A.A special drink. | B.A special room. | C.A special meal. |