1 . It is quite true that nowadays more and more people have come to realize the importance of health. On the other hand, being healthier can be a huge challenge, especially if you don’t have the time or the energy.     1    That is because there are small changes you can make to your life where you can improve your health and still be lazy. Just start with eating well.

Eat your meals with your non-dominant hand.

Which is your non-dominant hand? For example, if you’re a right-hander, then your left hand is. Usually fork in your left hand, right? OK!     2     You’ll eat more slowly and probably consume less food.

Add in healthy food.

You can buy those Milano cookies, but also make an effort to buy frozen fruits for smoothies (奶昔) and snap pea crisps to snack on, too.     3    

Drink a glass of water before every meal.

Water will fill you up a little bit, so you won’t be hungry as a wolf at meal. Make it a habit to keep a water bottle nearby at all times, whether you’re in your house or on the go. That we should drink at least 8 cups of water every day makes sense.

Drink coffee.

Right!    4    More importantly, people who drink three to five cups of coffee a day are less likely to show early symptoms of heart disease. Don’t skip out of your morning cup of coffee or that afternoon pick-me-up.

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People who eat on smaller plates end up eating less food. Buy a few inexpensive smaller plates and bowls if yours are large. You’ll think you’ve eaten more than you have.

Besides, just stretching your legs after meals every day will help a lot more.

A．Eat on smaller plates.

B．Never a coach potato!

C．A lucky dog you are now.

D．Caffeine truly refreshes you.

E．Stop eating when you feel full, never overeat.

F．Try using your right hand as your fork hand, rather than your left one.

G．Over time, fewer cookies and more healthy snacks you will have on hand.

2 . Autonomy-supportive parenting is an approach that focuses on building a child’s sense of agency in the world as well as a strong sense of self.     1     We should recognize that children have a different perspective or experience than adults. Therefore, instead of pushing adults’ way of thinking on children, adults should let kids do their own critical thinking and solve problems themselves, which will help them trust their abilities.

Guide kids to find their own solution

As any parent with more than one child can tell you, kids develop differently.     2     While one child may find it easy to start their homework independently, the other might not be a self-starter. So we push our kids to the next level by knowing their skill level and meeting them there.

Let kids find their own fun

    3     It really is harm to them. It also sets us up to be their cruise (航行) directors at all times. That’s a huge burden on us! Letting children find their own thing to do when boredom strikes allows them to become self-sufficient and use their imagination to find fun on their own.

Being sympathetic doesn’t mean giving in

Another characteristic of autonomy-supportive parenting is being open, curious, and flexible. Trusting children to be accountable to themselves (or acting like it) is the only way you will know if your child will be a responsible, independent adult. For example, if you ask your child when they think is the best time to do their homework, and they tell you it’s in the morning before school begins, support them and let them try it, no matter how strange it sounds.     4    

Don’t forget to support yourself

Once you grasp autonomy-supportive parenting, you’ll see opportunities to put it into practice. No matter how old your kid is, adopting this style will not be easy.     5     If you get hard on yourself because you’re not measuring up, you’re more likely to return to the controlling practices.

A．It may work.

B．Our kids don’t know how to manage boredom.

C．That can mean we have to support them in different ways.

D．So forgive yourself if things don’t go right on a particular day.

E．And they may not know yet, but it’s good for them to think about it.

F．Some days are just going to be more autonomy-supportive than others.

G．It’s trying to understand children’s experience of what’s going on right now.

4 . What should I do if my flight has been canceled or delayed?

Bad weather. Mechanical breakdown. Staffing shortages.    1    What if you’re one of the unlucky passengers caught up in these? Here’s some advice.

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As bad as it is to find out your flight has been delayed or canceled, it’s better to find out from the comfort of home or a hotel room and make new arrangements from there.

Check your flight status before you go to the airport. Most of these notifications are not happening at the last minute. You can sign up for airlines’ free text alerts when you buy your ticket, or search for information online.

Head fast

Sometimes, the delays and cancellations happen after you’ve arrived at the airport.

Head fast as you can to the airline agents’ desk— and get ready to multitask while you’re in line. Fast is a key word here.    3    . It’s first-come, first-serve. Positioning yourself close to the desk can pay off.

Be nice

Whether you’re dealing with an agent in person or over the phone, how you approach things can make a big difference. Always bear in mind “honey attracts more flies than vinegar.”You should look at this from the airline agents’ perspective.    4    , Of course we should also be persistent in trying to get the situation resolved satisfactorily.

Get Help from other airlines

    5    When flights are canceled, many airlines have the option of putting you on another carrier’s flight. If you elect not to be accommodated on a later flight and you book a new ticket out of your own pocket, you are entitled to a cash refund, though that may not help you get to where you need to go. As we all know, last-minute flights are very expensive.

A．Avoid getting trapped at the airport.

B．That absolutely depends on yourself.

C．Make sure that you’ve got the right flight.

D．It’s going to make a difference who arrives first.

E．Asking nicely is far more likely to get what you want.

F．Cooperation between airlines could work in your favor.

G．Some air travelers may have already faced these this year.

5 . Whether you’ve been teaching for years or this is your first year in the classroom, there’s no doubt that finding the best strategies for school conferences can be challenging. After years of trying, I’ve come up with a few must-dos that have transformed my conferences.     1    !

Form a relationship with families before the conference

My number one school conference strategy starts long before the conference dates are scheduled. I make sure that I’ve positively connected with each student’s caregivers well before they sit down with me at conference time.     2    . When caregivers gain the belief that we’re on the same team and have similar goals,it opens the doors for productive and meaningful conferences.

Consistent Classroom Communication

    3    . Classroom newsletters or other digital updates via educational apps really help caregivers feel informed and included. Simple as it is,this strategy brings great benefits, such as increasing the connections between home and school, giving caregivers a glimpse into daily schedules,routines,and sharing academic content and vocabulary, to name but a few.

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With caregivers’ varied schedules,commitments, other children, and transplantation constraints (限制), I love to be able to offer an alternative to in-person conferences. Offering a phone conference or Zoom conference option for caregivers opens up conferences to those that otherwise would not be able to get to school to meet in person. Involve students and caregivers in the conference process.

Conferences are a time for me to share data, observations, celebrations, and goals with caregivers.     5    ! Conferences are an active conversation among all stakeholders: students, their caregivers, and their teachers.

A．But that’s not all

B．The possibilities are endless

C．Offer times to support all the families

D．Expanded options for conference modes

E．They’ll also make your conference a success

F．It is key to building trust for the entire school year

G．Regular,consistent correspondence is another strategy I use

7 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What is mainly talked about in the programme?

A．How to purchase healthy goldfish.

B．How to keep goldfish scientifically.

C．How to choose goldfish containers.

2. What should we keep in mind when raising goldfish?

A．Feed them as much as possible.

B．Complete water changes are need.

C．Decorate the tank with smooth objects.

3. How many pieces of tips are given by the speakers?

A．Two.

B．Three.

C．Four.

8 . Birds can serve as indicator species that help us understand how healthy an ecosystem is. Below are some tips especially helpful to reduce bird deaths and support our feathered friends in daily life.

Keep your cat indoors

Aside from habitat loss, the next biggest cause of direct death for birds is outdoor cats. We have seen people create enclosed patios, so their cats can get outside time without posing a risk to birds. If you want to take your cat out, you can also try using cat leads or cat backpacks to keep them close.

Make your windows more visible to birds

Window collisions kill up to a billion birds every year in the U.S.. A lot of people think that those collisions are occurring at the upper levels of high-rise buildings, but actually most of the collisions are occurring at the lower levels of these high-rise buildings. To make your windows more visible to birds, you can try putting up window film with dots (or lines) or adding a window screen or some kind of netting.

Turn off lights you’re not using

Many birds migrate at night. And as they go, they’re attracted by light. Lights will draw birds close to buildings, and sometimes, they collide. Bird collisions also happen during the daytime, because birds can’t see glass. So one of the things that you can help with, especially during migration, is to turn off any lights that are not used.

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1. From the passage, which of the following is the leading cause of direct death for birds?

A．Outdoor cats.	B．Collisions on buildings.
C．Harsh light.	D．Habitat loss.

2. From the passage, what can we do to help reduce bird deaths?

A．Keep our cats close to birds.

B．Clean our windows thoroughly.

C．Construct no more high buildings.

D．Turn on lights only when necessary.

3. Where does the passage probably come from?

A．A radio program.

B．A biology textbook.

C．A science report.

D．A tourist brochure.

10 . Most students hate tests. The fear of failing them is really unpleasant.     1     Give these four study tips a try and see how much better you feel during your next exam.

1. Survey your textbook before you read.

Take a couple of minutes to find the word-list, index, questions and other important information. Then, when you sit down to study, you’ll know where to find the answers you are looking for.     2    .These questions let you know what you can probably expect in any upcoming tests.

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As you read, summarize each section of the chapter on a post-it note. After you have read the entire chapter, go back and review the notes. It is an easy and efficient way to review information. And you can easily find the information you need.

3. Make your own practice test.

After you finish reading, pretend you are a professor writing a test for the chapter. Review the material you just read and make up your own practice test. Include all vocabulary words, study questions, and highlighted words you can find, as well as any other important information.     4       If not, go back and study some more.

4. Create visual flashcards.

Flashcards will help you remember important terms, people, places and dates. On the front of the card, write down the term or the question. This will help ensure that you grasp the study material.    5     Review these cards and quiz yourself before the actual test.

A．Use sticky notes.

B．Prepare a note book.

C．Take the test to see if you remember the information.

D．If all the questions are included, there is no need to worry.

E．But there are a few tricks you can learn how to avoid the worry.

F．On the back write down the definition or the answer.

G．Make sure you read any study questions before you read the chapter.