1 . In recent studies, doctors are employing feature films to motivate their patients to open up about their issues. Supporters of “film therapy (疗法)” say that discussing characters and plotlines from a proper film can help people to understand their feelings better.
One of those using the method is Dr. Zhang, a doctor from Shanghai, who charges ¥250 for a one-hour “film therapy” session. He said, “I was treating a woman who had been badly heartbroken in a relationship, and who was experiencing such strong feelings that it was difficult for her to speak about them. I told her that her situation reminded me of On the Waterfront, where the hero realizes his brother is dishonest and he feels a great sense of betrayal (背叛). My patient identified so easily with him that she started to cry. Watching and discussing the film unlocked all the feelings she had buried. Each time she watched and cried, she felt better.”
Dr. Zhang admits that film therapy isn’t effective for everyone, but he has successfully used it with around a third of his patients. He believes that through the characters, plots, and even the music of films, people can face their problems. For instance, he mentioned the movie Falling Down, in which Michael Douglas plays the part of an unemployed man who is so depressed that he uses violence, was an example of the dangerous results of not letting anger go. “I used this film with a patient who was very upset because he was holding back a lot of the anger he felt towards people who had hurt him,” said Dr. Zhang. “We talked about Michael Douglas’s character and the violent path he takes, and my patient then realized that he needed to let go of his feelings more regularly so as not to burst out like a time bomb.”
1. What is the main purpose of film therapy according to Dr. Zhang?| A．To promote specific movies to patients. |
| B．To entertain patients during therapy sessions. |
| C．To analyze the technical aspects of filmmaking. |
| D．To help patients understand their feelings better. |
| A．Because she wanted to release her sorrow. |
| B．Because she brought her sufferings to mind. |
| C．Because she realized she had been cheated. |
| D．Because she thought of her lover suddenly. |
| A．The film therapy can be applied to all patients. |
| B．Film stars can help people solve their problems. |
| C．Films can contribute to unlocking hidden feelings. |
| D．This therapy should be popularized all over the world. |
| A．They may turn to violence. | B．They may criticize films a lot. |
| C．They may stop enjoying movies. | D．They may depend on film therapy. |
2 . The 13-year-old girl Anna Grace is a volleyball manager, a basketball manager, and a theater volunteer, but perhaps her greatest
Anna was first diagnosed (诊断) with a rare type of
For the following weekends after the surgery, doctors scanned her
And throughout all of this, Anna has had to
Anna is doing well these days though. She’s
| A．devotion | B．ambition | C．excitement | D．achievement |
| A．cancer | B．fever | C．pain | D．cold |
| A．recovery | B．growth | C．weakness | D．relief |
| A．perform | B．refuse | C．attend | D．have |
| A．briefly | B．partly | C．regularly | D．occasionally |
| A．erased | B．noticed | C．ignored | D．marked |
| A．operation | B．appointment | C．examination | D．assessment |
| A．harder | B．better | C．stranger | D．easier |
| A．solve | B．balance | C．abandon | D．connect |
| A．teach | B．control | C．convince | D．forgive |
| A．dropped out | B．blown up | C．caught up | D．held back |
| A．spare | B．create | C．imagine | D．appreciate |
| A．graceful | B．active | C．dominant | D．cautious |
| A．vacation | B．trust | C．treatment | D．duty |
| A．matters | B．suffers | C．declines | D．waits |
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is one of the world’s
TCM has two main
Western medicine
Nowadays, more and more people realize each of the two medical traditions has its own advantages and advise that the two systems should benefit
In the future, diverse forms — including TCM, Western medicine and possibly other variants (变种) — can work together with each other rather than in
“What do you call traditional medicine that works?” “Medicine.” This old joke contains more than a milligram of truth. For example, Tu Youyou,a Chinese chemist,
Over 1.7 billion people, most
A team put a crude sample on
1. Where does the conversation take place?
| A．In a hospital. | B．In a classroom. | C．In a library. |
| A．A little milk and an egg. | B．A little tea and an apple. | C．A little coffee and some bread. |
| A．Take some medicine. | B．Have a shower. | C．Have a rest. |
6 . With many people setting health goals as part of their New Year’s resolutions, here are the reasons why you should include cold water therapy (冷水疗法) in yours.
Improved sleep
The calming effects of cold water therapy extend to the field of sleep. Some individuals report enhanced relaxation and improved sleep quality, particularly when engaging in this practice before bedtime.
Stress reduction
The stimulation of the body’s stress response during cold water therapy holds the potential to enhance one’s tolerance to stress over time. Regular exposure to this practice may contribute to an increased adaptation to stressors, developing a more adaptive response to life’s challenges.
Skin and hair health
Cold water’s ability to constrict blood vessels (收缩血管) can lead to reduced puffiness (浮肿), contributing to healthier-looking skin. Furthermore, exposure to cold water may impart benefits to hair health and shine, adding beauty to the overall well-being promoted by this tradition.
Increased endurance
Exploring the fields of physical fitness, regular engagement in cold water therapy is suggested to improve endurance. This enhancement is due to the positive impact on cardiovascular (心血管) strength, ultimately increasing the body’s tolerance to stress on the cardiovascular system over time.
While the benefits are convincing, it is crucial to acknowledge that individual responses can vary. Therefore, consulting with a healthcare professional is advisable before starting cold water therapy.
Additionally, a gradual approach and proper adaptability are essential to avoid subjecting the body to extreme cold exposure without due preparation.
As we start this journey into the new year, considering the incorporation of cold water therapy into our resolutions may provide a refreshing and healthful dimension to our pursuit of wellbeing.
1. Which of the following is not the benefit of cold water therapy?| A．We can become beauties. |
| B．It is likely that we will sleep better. |
| C．Our cardiovascular system may be stronger. |
| D．We may improve our ability to handle pressure． |
| A．Deny. | B．Offer. | C．Donate. | D．Receive. |
| A．Doctors advise patients to adopt cold water therapy. |
| B．Once we apply cold water therapy, our stress will be reduced |
| C．Everyone can benefit a lot if engaged regularly in cold water therapy. |
| D．We should adapt to cold water gradually when starting cold water therapy. |
7 . Rolland and Adeline are proud parents to nine beautiful children. Their youngest two, daughter Lanto, and son, Rindra, were both born with cleft lip (唇裂) conditions. In Madagascar, many families have never seen a cleft lip before, so it’s a condition often greeted with fear and misfortune in some rural communities.
However, the news of Lanto and Rindra’s cleft lip wasn’t much of a shock for Rolland and Adeline because Rolland’s cousin—a man in his fifties — had lived his entire adult life with an untreated cleft lip. Although seeing a relative with a cleft lip meant the family weren’t fearful of the condition, they knew the negative impact an untreated cleft lip can have on a person’s health and life. As all loving parents would, Rolland and Adeline wanted a better future for their children.
Rolland heard an advertisement on the radio about an Operation Smile surgical programme in Antsirabe, Madagascar. Finding out that Rindra and Lanto could have the cleft lip surgery they needed, for free, was a dream for the family. Unlike here in the UK, health services aren’t free in many parts of the world, and the costs of treatment — or even travelling to reach medical facilities — are out of reach for most families.
When Rolland and his children arrived at the patient village, they were surprised to see so many other families in the same position. After a thorough medical evaluation by medical volunteers, Lanto was found to be fit enough for surgery, and later got the new smile her parents had dreamed of for her. But, for younger brother Rindra, the journey to a new smile would take a little longer.
Operation Smile has provided hundreds of thousands of safe surgeries for children with cleft lip conditions worldwide. For more information about our work or to find out how you can help, visit www.operationsmile.org.
1. What do most people think of cleft lip in Madagascar?| A．It is incurable. | B．It is normal. | C．It is unavoidable. | D．It is unlucky. |
| A．Their relative’s experience. | B．Their children’s smile. |
| C．Their love for their children. | D．The advertisement they saw. |
| A．Paying for the surgery. | B．Staying in hospital. |
| C．Having a health check. | D．Seeking for a doctor. |
| A．For donations. | B．For copyright. | C．For commitment. | D．For clarification. |
1. Where are the speakers?
| A．In a hospital. | B．In a gym. | C．In a park. |
| A．She fell off the bed. |
| B．She had trouble in breathing. |
| C．She almost died of heart disease. |
| A．Changing her lifestyle. |
| B．Drinking less coffee. |
| C．Seeing the doctor regularly. |
| A．Having scary dreams. | B．Giving up fried chips. | C．Getting up early. |
This year marks the 50th anniversary (周年) of the discovery of qinghaosu,
Until now, China
Tu Youyou was excited to hear the WHO’s announcement. But a sense of responsibility quickly followed,
Last month, during a meeting
At the age of 92, Tu may not be able to work as hard as she did decades ago, but she reads monthly news on her team’s research and often offers her advice
10 . Many college students turn to ADHD (注意缺陷障碍) medicine during the exam week, which is regarded as “smart drugs” that will help their academic performance. The thinking is that if the drugs help students with ADHD improve their focus, they should provide the same benefit for people who don’t have the disorder.
But a new study shows that drugs can actually damage brain function of healthy students who take the drug hoping to boost their intelligence. “It’s not a smart drug which will suddenly improve their ability to understand information they read,” said Lisa Weyandt, a professor at the University of Rhode Island.
To test whether this effect is real or not, researchers organized 13 students to take part in two five-hour study sessions (一段时间) in the lab. The students took the standard 30mg ADHD drugs before one session, and a sugar pill before the other. Students on ADHD drugs did experience an increase in their blood pressure and heart rates. “The medicine was having an effect on their brain,” Weyandt said. The students also showed an improvement in their ability to focus, the researchers found.
However, students on ADHD drugs experienced no improvement in reading comprehension, reading fluency or knowledge reviews, compared to when they’d taken a sugar pill. “We read aloud stories to them and asked them to recall information from the stories, ”she said. “That didn’t improve.”
Worse, the ADHD drug actually harms students’ memory. It’s often misused because people pull all-nighters and they’re tired, and they think it’s going to keep them awake. Maybe it does, but it’s certainly not going to help their academic work. The brain is still developing until the mid to late 20s. It’s important to keep it healthy. There’s also a chance that ADHD drugs could endanger a student’s heart health.
1. Why do many college students turn to ADHD medicine during exam week?| A．To improve their focus and academic performance. |
| B．To boost their intelligence and understanding of information. |
| C．To stay awake during all-night study sessions. |
| D．To improve their memory and reading comprehension. |
| A．stabilize | B．make good use of | C．better | D．understand |
| A．The drugs significantly improved their reading comprehension. |
| B．The drugs enhanced their memory and knowledge recall. |
| C．The drugs increased their heart rate and blood pressure. |
| D．The drugs had no impact on their ability to focus. |
| A．Neither reading comprehension nor memory improved. |
| B．Reading comprehension improved but memory declined. |
| C．Reading comprehension and memory significantly improved. |
| D．Reading comprehension declined but memory improved. |
