1 . Hang your tongue out of your mouth while your eyes look upwards. Breathe loudly and use your hands to pull your head in every way. This is yoga(瑜伽) for your face.

Fumiko Takatsu, creator of the Face Yoga Method, has written six books on face yoga and has been practicing facial exercises for about 15 years. Takatsu, 50, said she came up with the idea of facial exercises after a car accident when she was 35 years old, which left her face out of its proper position. Around the same time, Takatsu said she began to notice signs of aging, but gave up using creams and beauty treatments after they became too expensive.

Koko Hayashi, 39, a face yoga instructor in Los Angeles, said she first heard of face yoga by discovering Takatsu’s work. Hayashi said she had a chin implant(下巴植入体) when she was 27 years old, but took it out because it misshaped her face. ”That’s why I’m so interested in more natural beauty instead of plastic surgery(整形手术) ,” Hayashi said. Like others who practice facial exercises, Hayashi believes it can fix signs of aging and help reduce wrinkles(皱纹).

The question that often pops up when someone mentions face yoga is, “Does it actually work?” A study out of Northwestern University found that the exercises may help middle-aged women.

“This is a pilot study that suggests that there might be some factors of face exercise that can be helpful to at least certain patients in improving certain signs of aging,” said Dr. Murad Alam from Northwestern University. “But we need more studies to better understand exactly how much exercise is necessary to have any benefit, whether it works for men and women of different ages, and then how much exercise is needed to keep that benefit.”

Medical reporter Dr. Jennifer Ashton said that she is not sure whether face yoga works and that any benefits are most likely going to be up to the person trying it. “If you feel better after trying face yoga, it may be something you should keep doing,” she said.

1. What made Takatsu decide to create the Face Yoga Method?

A．An unexpected car accident.	B．Great interest in doing yoga.
C．Unaffordable beauty treatments.	D．Unsatisfactory effects of creams.

2. What do we know about Hayashi?

A．She wrote a book about face yoga.

B．She experienced a failed plastic surgery.

C．She had always admired natural beauty.

D．She has practiced facial exercises since she was 27.

3. What can be inferred from Alam’s words?

A．Face yoga is helpful but more research is needed.

B．Face yoga is more suitable for women than men.

C．Face yoga needs much too exercise to bring benefits.

D．Face yoga should be widely taken by more people.

4. What does Ashton think of face yoga?

A．Its key point is keeping exercising.

B．It can stop all kinds of signs of aging.

C．Its advantages do more than its disadvantages.

D．Its effectiveness depends on personal feelings.

5 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Who is the speech targeted for?

A．American private doctors.

B．American college students.

C．Overseas students.

2. What is the standard form of medical care in America?

A．Public clinics.

B．Private clinics.

C．Private doctors.

3. What are the listeners advised to do?

A．Travel with their family.

B．Take their personal health records.

C．Have a yearly medical examination.

6 . 阅读下面短文, 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

The culture of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) became     1     (increasing) popular with the arrival of the 31st FISU World University Games in Chengdu in July, capital of southwest China’s Sichuan Province. “We mainly promote TCM culture by displaying TCM     2     (element) such as TCM-themed backdrops, samples, 3D paintings made from acupuncture (针灸) tools, and herbal bags,” explained Deng Hongyuan,     3     staff member at the TCM culture area.

Visitors to the TCM culture area     4     (treat) to live shows of therapeutic massages (治疗性按摩) , Taijiquan, and Wuqinxi, a set of exercises     5     (inspire) by the movements of five animals as well as Baduanjin. Baduanjin, a form of gentle exercise that is a part of TCM culture,     6     is similar to Taijiquan and other TCM therapies, became a hit for its health benefits. Ancient Chinese medical books, TCM equipment, and medicinal materials unique     7     Sichuan are also on display.

“Foreign guests particularly enjoyed experiencing Chinese therapeutic massages. They were highly     8     (appreciate) of our massage services. They even asked if they could have this experience every day,” Deng noted.

“TCM culture is an important part of traditional Chinese culture and we are committed to     9     (broaden) its reach through the World University Games of Chengdu. We hope to enable more people     10     (learn) about TCM culture,” Deng concluded.

7 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

As the saying goes, laughter is the best medicine. Laughing is like a super drug for your health that can lift your mood, lessen pain, and protect you from the     1     (harm) effects of stress.

Journalist, author and professor Norman Cousins was     2     well-known supporter of laughter as a form of medicine and an outstanding figure     3     the field of health and wellness. Diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis (强直性脊柱炎) in the late 1960s, Cousins     4     (age) about 50, had little hope of recovery; just one in 500 chances. However, Cousins     5     (notice) that his pain decreased when he involved in laughter, according to the Newport Academy. So, he began to schedule funny movies for     6     (he) on a regular basis.     7     (remarkable), he lived another 25 years post-diagnosis and conducted in-depth research on the medical benefits of laughter, with the support of California University Hospital.

Since then, research has continuously confirmed the effectiveness of laughter in relieving pain     8     improving overall well-being. It’s been found that a hearty laugh can lessen physical tension,     9     (leave) muscles relaxed for up to 45 minutes. Importantly, these physical improvements have a significant positive impact on mental health, as the mind and body     10     (connect).