1 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

A few years ago, as a teenager, I experienced daily migraines (偏头痛) that made me want to hit my head against a brick wall. I was desperate to find a cure. For those of you who have experienced this pain, I can sense you silently nodding in agreement, while for those of you who have not experienced it, it is by no means an overstatement to say that the experience is suffering.

I had tried everything. Unfortunately, nothing worked as a continuous cure for my unfortunate painful condition. In my hopelessness, my father told me to try acupuncture (针灸), which he had experienced once in Hong Kong. It had helped cure his lower back when no other forms of therapy or medicine had worked.

I had no idea about acupuncture and had never experienced traditional Chinese medicine before. With no expectations due to my previous dis- appointments in my search for a treatment, I went on my journey of acupuncture, and soon found myself in a middle-aged woman’s office which was surrounded by Chinese herbal medicines.

After I sat myself down on the patient chair, she asked me why I had come in. Then, she placed three fingers on my wrist and silently felt my pulse. I was then taken to a room and told to lie down. Soon, she took out the needles which made me quite worried because such objects make me uneasy.

The initial procedure of receiving acupuncture proved to be quite surprising. To address my migraines, acupuncture was first administered to the back of my hand, which is nowhere near my head. The feeling was quite unexpected too: as the doctor carefully tapped and twisted the needle in, I did not sense the needle itself, but rather an effect that rippled (起伏) throughout my entire body. The doctor then continued to tap and twist more needles throughout my entire body: head, face, stomach, legs, arms, and toes. The entire process was over in 20 minutes. She then gave some herbal medicine to me to drink every day for five days.

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I returned to the doctor for a total of 10 times.

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Acupuncture did change my life.

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2 . Nowadays, poor sleep and anxiety are common among young people, causing too much pain and even severe physical and mental problems.     1    .

Wind down

Reading a book can help slow breathing and relax muscles, while yoga stretches or even a gentle walk can reduce anxiety.     2    . Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin found that bathing in water of 40-42.5℃ one to two hours before bedtime was related to better sleep.

Protect the bedroom

Keep the bedroom as a place for sleep. Blackout blinds or an eye mask (眼罩) can help block out light,     3    .

Go to bed at regular times

Going to sleep and waking up at regular times — even on weekends — will strengthen your body clock. Regular mealtimes are also an important reminder for your circadian rhythm. Avoid exercise too close to bedtime, as it can cause restlessness and an elevated body temperature.

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If your mind is buzzing from the day, try keeping a journal or worry book. The experts also recommend writing to-do lists for the next day in order to organize thoughts and clear the mind.

Get ahead on the next day

    5    . Choose your clothes for the next day when you reach for your pyjamas or pack your bag while brushing your teeth.

Some habits will help you more than others, but when all of them are combined, the real magic happens.

A．Have a sleep schedule

B．Write down your worries

C．because you are happy and warm

D．A warm bath or shower can also help you relax

E．while keeping electronic devices (设备) out of the bedroom is highly recommended

F．Your night-time routine is an opportunity to make mornings run a little smoother

G．Here are five ways to get a better bedtime routine to help take a turn for the better

3 . Parkinson’s is a progressive brain disease which leads to shaky hands and slow movement, and there is no cure. Tai Chi, a traditional Chinese martial art that combines (结合) slow, gentle movements with deep breathing and relaxation, may be an effective means of reducing the suffering. Recently, the researchers say that those who practised the martial art twice a week had fewer complications (并发症) and better quality of life than those who didn’t. Experts say the findings back up previous studies on the benefits of exercise for those with Parkinson’s.

The study, from Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, monitored the health of hundreds of Parkinson’s patients for up to five years. One group of 147 people practised regular Tai Chi while another group of 187 did not. The researchers found that the disease progressed more slowly in the Tai Chi group on measurements of symptoms (症状), movement and balance. This group also saw fewer falls, less back pain and dizziness, with memory and concentration problems also lower than in the other group. At the same time, sleep and quality of life continuously improved.

Prof. Alastair Noyce, professor in neurology and neuroepidemiology at Queen Mary University of London, called it “an important study”—the positive effects on aspects of motor (运动的) and non-motor functions are impressive — but said there were limitations in its design, and more tests were needed.

“We already recommend Tai Chi, as well as other forms of exercise, but understanding which forms of exercise are most beneficial is an important goal to improve the long-term management of patients,” he said.

1. Why was the study conducted?

A．To find a cure for Parkinson’s disease.

B．To improve the sleep quality of Parkinson’s patients.

C．To remove the misunderstanding of the previous studies.

D．To research the benefits of Tai Chi for those with Parkinson’s.

2. Which of the following is not the researchers’ finding?

A．Concentration problem was lower in the Tai Chi group.

B．The disease progressed more slowly in the Tai Chi group.

C．Patients in the non-Tai Chi group continuously fell down.

D．Back pain and dizziness were relieved in the Tai Chi group.

3. What can we learn from Prof. Alastair Noyce’s words?

A．Tai Chi should be given more preference.

B．Finding the most beneficial exercise is of importance.

C．It is unnecessary to do more related studies.

D．Improve the long-term management of patients is impossible.

4. What is Prof. Alastair Noyce’s attitude towards the study?

A．Confused.

B．Doubtful.

C．Positive.

D．Worried.

4 . When I saw the documentary ADHD (多动症): Not Just for Kids, I was in tears after 20 minutes — the stories being told sounded much like my own. I’m in my 40s, I had read everything there was in health and science and I had no idea that the symptoms (症状) I had experienced all of my life were anything but normal. How had I missed this? I called the doctor to get assessed. I must have sounded desperate on the phone; they took me right away.

Later, I researched everything I could about ADHD. It became clear that my misunderstanding and ignorance about the disorder had misled me. A million thoughts, a million regrets. Finally, I told myself I couldn’t change the past, but I could share the fact that ADHD can look much different from the super active child practicing back flips (后空翻) off of a chair.

As for me, things went another way around: I was a young girl, quietly sitting at my school desk, pretending to listen to the teacher. Meanwhile, I was watching and drawing the bird that landed in the tree outside. And I was rereading entire chapters of my textbooks and taking extensive notes because I couldn’t remember what I had just read because I was thinking of the bird I had seen earlier.

Later in life, I’d sit at the kitchen table, staring out the window. There’s no telling how long it will take. Thoughts rush in from yesterday, today and tomorrow. I need to make dinner, take the dog for a walk, the kids will be home soon... But I can’t move. I know that I should, but I can’t. Afterward, I berate myself, unable to understand why I didn’t get up, why I wasted so much precious time, so much of my life doing nothing, it seems.

Since being treated, I have an inner calmness that is new to me. Medication doesn’t organize my day; it doesn’t remind me to pick up the kids or walk the dog. However, it allows me to move when I’ve been staring out the window for too long.

1. What did the author learn from the documentary?

A．She might have been an ADHD patient.

B．She was wrongly assessed by many doctors.

C．She had never experienced any symptom of ADHD.

D．She was a very problematic child during school years.

2. Why does the author share her early experiences in paragraphs 3-4?

A．To offer possible causes of ADHD.

B．To make it clear how ADHD develops

C．To show ADHD has more than one form.

D．To describe ADHD symptoms in children.

3. What does the underlined word “berate” mean in paragraph 4?

A．adjust.

B．blame.

C．push.

D．challenge.

4. How has the treatment affected the author?

A．She has learned some basic life skills.

B．She has allowed herself more free time.

C．She has become motivated to take action.

D．She has developed more patience with her kids.

5 . Imunek Williams drives a school bus for the Milwaukee Academy of Science. While driving her usual route recently, she smelt a strong smoke smell. Among the _______ were 37 young students and Imunek’s own unborn child.

While they had only a few blocks to go before _______ their destination, Imunek decided to pull over to ensure the _______of all the people on board. When she _______ her radio to call for help, she noticed thick smoke filling the bus.

With no _______ to wait for help, she sprang into action. She _______ asked all the students to get off the bus and double checked for any _______ children. She departed the bus last, and minutes later, the _______ went up in flames (火焰). Imunek’s quick _______ and calm action saved many young lives.

When Imunek first ________ the strange smell that morning, she noticed it differed from the usual smell of exhaust (废气) coming off nearby vehicles in traffic. As she ________ driving, the odd smell intensified. By listening to her intuition (直觉), she made the ________ decision to stop the bus.

Firefighters arrived on the ________ as the smoke and flames poured out of the yellow school bus. Onlookers expressed amazement and gratitude that everyone ________ without injury. The Milwaukee Academy of Science and the students’ parents offered their praise and great appreciation to Imunek for her ________ action.

1.

A．victims

B．audiences

C．employees

D．passengers

2.

A．selecting

B．reaching

C．touring

D．recommending

3.

A．fame

B．comfort

C．safety

D．calmness

4.

A．switched off

B．picked up

C．turned down

D．handed over

5.

A．time

B．need

C．plan

D．wish

6.

A．instantly

B．nervously

C．casually

D．frequently

7.

A．alarmed

B．remaining

C．killed

D．starving

8.

A．station

B．academy

C．vehicle

D．road

9.

A．explanation

B．discussion

C．refusal

D．thinking

10.

A．described

B．detected

C．stored

D．removed

11.

A．continued

B．risked

C．fancied

D．delayed

12.

A．tough

B．bad

C．wise

D．easy

13.

A．coast

B．platform

C．stage

D．scene

14.

A．escaped

B．complained

C．volunteered

D．insisted

15.

A．challenging

B．aggressive

C．heroic

D．slow

6 . Cold and Flu Prevention Strategies

Colds and flu spread primarily via droplets released in the air when someone who is ill coughs, sneezes, or talks, and via surface contact(touching something a sick person has touched).     1     .

Cough and sneeze into your elbow. Instead of covering your cough with your hand, turn your head and cough into your elbow, which will requester a virus just as well. Your elbow, however, is far less likely than your hands to come in contact with people or surfaces.

Wash up often. The more frequently you wash your hands, the lower your risk of becoming sick. Remember: Colds and flu are caused by viruses not bacteria,     2    . Moreover, there’s mounting evidence that triclosan — the main active ingredient in many antibacterial soaps may facilitate the growth of resistant bacteria.

Avoid touching surfaces others touch.     3     . Block contact with faucets, door handles and other heavily trafficked surfaces in public restrooms by cloaking your grip in a paper towel.   

    4     . Copper and copper alloys (brass, bronze) have inherent antimicrobial properties that make them capable of reducing the spread of infection. Numerous follow-up studies of copper’s antiviral properties indicate copper surfaces could be an effective means of reducing the spread of colds and flu —and even superbug bacteria such as MRSA—if this prevention tactic were widely adopted. Check out copper products for your home or business.

Get regular exercise. While colder weather may trigger an urge to curl up in the sedentary comfort of a blanket, moving your body will actually boost its immune function. In a 2006 study, researchers at the University of Washington enrolled 115 women in either a weekly 45-minute stretching session or 45 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise five days a week. After 12 months, the exercisers had developed significantly fewer colds than the stretchers did. You needn’t necessarily carve out time for jogging or the like, either.     5    .

A．Consider copper surfaces.

B．Keep copper surfaces off.

C．so it is advised that we use antibacterial soap to keep them away.

D．The surest natural way to lessen your odds of falling ill is to tweak some of your habits.

E．so counting on antibacterial soap as a safeguard against colds and flu won’t be effective.

F．Everyday chores such as raking leaves or shoveling snow can count as moderate-intensity exercise.

G．Encourage your workplace to outfit bathroom doors with foot-operated openers that allow for a hands-free exit.

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What advice was the woman given?

A．Getting tested as soon as possible.

B．Going to the doctors.

C．Staying at home.

2. What’s wrong with the woman?

A．She has a fever.

B．She has a cough.

C．She has a headache.

3. How will the man get to the woman’s?

A．On foot.

B．By bike.

C．By car.

4. What does the woman need the man to bring?

A．A box.

B．Some food.

C．Some medicine.

8 . Obesity (肥胖) has become a serious problem now. According to a recent survey, teenage obesity has increased at an alarming rate across America. Teenage obesity is mainly due to the increased consumption (消耗) of junk food which contains large amounts of fat. This has exposed the teens to a 14% greater risk of having a heart attack as well as seriously high blood pressure.

Various causes of teen obesity have been claimed, the most important of which is being insufficient (不足) physical exercise on the teen’s part. It is argued that teens nowadays who lack (缺少) sufficient physical exercise topped with their unhealthy eating habits are more likely to be obese. Nowadays, a main part of the teenagers spend their spare time on the computer, television or perhaps simply playing games. This greatly limits any kind of physical activity of the teenager. According to a recent survey, around 43% of teenagers spend more than 2 hours watching television every single day.

Long time inactivity in addition to the ill eating habits has increased the incidence (发生率) of obesity in teenagers even more, However, this does not mean that teens do not do enough exercise, but the amount which they do, is certainly not sufficient as compared to their intake of fatty foods. Besides this, parents need to change the whole lifestyle of the family in order to develop a healthier lifestyle of their children.

The teenagers must also be encouraged to take part in other physical activities which require more effort; such as playing basketball, tennis, badminton, volleyball and swimming. Meanwhile, the teenagers also need to be educated on the ill effects of junk food and must be asked to avoid them as much as possible. Their diet must also be made healthier and more balanced, which will help them in losing more weight quickly. For better guidance on reducing the teen’s weight quickly, parents can always turn to a doctor.

1. What can we learn from the first paragraph?

A．Junk food is the main food for the American.

B．American teenagers suffer from high blood pressure.

C．The number of fatty American teenagers is increasing.

D．Most American teenagers probably have heart disease.

2. What’s the most important reason for obesity among teenagers?

A．Bad eating habits.	B．Playing computer games.
C．Lack of physical exercise.	D．Watching TV programmes.

3. Why do teens taking part in exercise still get obese?

A．The exercise they choose is too simple.

B．The method they do exercise is improper.

C．The energy they consume is less than that they take in.

D．The time they spend doing sports is more than that spent on food.

4. What’s the last paragraph mainly about?

A．Rules made for teens.	B．Reasons for teen obesity.
C．Suggestions offered to parents.	D．Ways to deal with teen obesity.

9 . 假如你叫李华，从“中小学教育网”上看到下面的调查统计表，感触很深，因而决定给《21世纪英语报》编辑部写封信，反映这一情况，并简要分析原因，呼吁教育部门和家长的关注。

Time that students spend on physical activity per day

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10 . 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the woman’s job probably?

A．A coach.

B．A nurse.

C．A doctor.

2. Why can’t the woman give the man medicine at the moment?

A．The test data is not there.

B．The X-ray machine is broken.

C．The physical care provider is coming.