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. |
A.She wrote a book about face yoga. | B.She followed in Takatsu’s footsteps. |
C.She had a plastic surgery two years ago. | D.She had always admired natural beauty. |
A.The study 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.The study is well-designed but the findings are worthless. |
A.Its key point is keeping exercising. |
B.It can stop all kinds of signs of aging. |
C.Its advantages outweigh its disadvantages. |
D.Its effectiveness depends on personal feelings. |
A.The woman’s age. | B.The woman’s weight. | C.The woman’s eating habits. |
1.心理健康对学习和生活的影响;
2.呼吁重视心理健康。
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The Importance of Mental Wellness
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________4 . Smartwatches and fitness trackers (健身追踪器) have gained popularity recently. These tools can record your daily steps, heart rates, etc.
It’s a struggle to overcome the addiction to fitness trackers.
Of course, failing to meet your daily goal can be discouraging. You might focus on your shortcoming rather than your progress. Another problem is that you might find yourself paying too much attention to the step number rather than how your body feels.
Therefore, if you’re spending too much time looking at your smartwatch, limit your daily step count to a comfortable level.
A.How can you tell whether you’re addicted to your fitness tracker? |
B.Actually this addiction to step count can be risky, mentally and physically. |
C.Don’t overuse your smartwatch. |
D.However, do you find yourself checking your steps and heart rates too often? |
E.After all, reaching a daily step count can be so appealing. |
F.Besides, you can find other things to do that don’t involve checking your fitness tracker. |
G.It doesn’t covey what you’re really feeling. |
5 . 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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
In Shanxi Province, there is a tradition of taking afternoon naps, which means people take a short rest in the middle of the day. You can see people of all ages, men or women
Taking an afternoon nap is a tradition that
Actually, the tradition of afternoon naps
So, if you ever visit Shanxi, don’t be
7 . Naps don’t just feel amazing — they are amazing.
STAGE 1: the dozing of period;
STAGE 2: muscles, heart rate and brain activity slow down;
STAGE 3: deep, restorative sleep;
STAGE 4: REM (rapid eye movement) sleep, when brain activity increases and you’re most likely to dream.
THE 20-MINUTE NAP Between 20 and 30 minutes is a napping sweet spot, says Mednick, as you get enough Stage 2 sleep to switch your body and mind into full relaxation mode, helping boost memory. THE 60-MINUTE NAP Stage 3 sleep is a time for your body to repair tissue, strengthen the immune system and recharge energy stores.
A.But waking up during this phase can make you feel dizzy, Mednick says. |
B.Many people don’t form a habit of regular naps. |
C.Cognitive neuroscientist Professor Mednick explains that when you fall asleep, your body moves through stages that each play a role in health. |
D.However, Mednick explains that the longer the naps are, the healthier you will get. |
E.Ideal napping times are based around this four-stage cycle. |
F.A study published in the journal Heart found a link between healthy napping and a lowered risk of heart disease. |
G.“Everyone needs to rest, but not everyone necessarily needs to nap,” says Mednick. |
8 . How to enhance your immunity during the winter months?
As the temperatures drop and flu and cold season approaches, we need to start thinking about looking after our immune (免疫) health.
There is strong evidence that sleep enhances immune defence. Try to aim for between seven and nine hours of good quality, restorative sleep every night.
Regular exercise improves heart health, lowers blood pressure, helps maintain healthy body weight, and protects against a variety of diseases including viral and bacterial infections.
Avoid smoking and reduce alcohol.The relationship between smoking and/or extra alcohol consumption and bad immune-related health effects such as inability to pneumonia is well documented.
A.Be physically active every day |
B.Do mental exercise occasionally |
C.Make sure what you eat is healthy enough |
D.Relationships also play a significant role in our well-being |
E.Here are some ways which can improve our immune system |
F.Avoid taking in any substance that might be harmful to the lungs |
G.Improving sleep is related to your routines and bedroom environment |
9 . Sleep may be the single biggest factor in maintaining a healthy brain and positive mental health. This is especially true if you are under the age of 20.
What is interesting—and problematic—is that most of us live with a sleep debt: in fact we are not getting enough sleep, so we are constantly sleep-deprived (睡眠不足).
One of the most common signs of having a sleep debt is feeling like you are in a brain fog, where things are not as clear and focused as they should be.
A.Why should we get a good night’s sleep? |
B.What can we do to improve the quality of our sleep? |
C.You might wonder what a normal amount of sleep is. |
D.Sleeping too much is associated with many health problems. |
E.And living with a sleep debt has a negative impact on brain function. |
F.The technology used to make these screens makes it hard for us to fall asleep. |
G.A lack of sleep can also make us more emotional and can contribute to depression. |
10 . “Don’t get dirty!” was once often shouted by parents angrily watching their children ruin their best clothes. It was unavoidable that children’s whites would turn brown before the day was over.
Today, many parents may secretly wish their children had the chance to pick up a bit of dirt. With the rise of city life, and the attraction of video games and social media, contact with nature is much less than in the past. For many, there is simply no opportunity to get muddy. According to recent research, the dirt outside is teaming with friendly microorganisms (微生物) that can train the immune (免疫的) system and build the body against illnesses, such as anxiety.
These findings show that outdoor exercise is not only beneficial because of the chance to run around free—but that certain natural materials, such as soil and mud, also have powerful microorganisms which have positive effect on children’s health. Outdoor play can also offer valuable learning experiences. For example, the act of rubbing and shaping materials like mud or sand can help children develop their senses and movement.
Such activities—away from the house or classroom—may also help children to find ways to deal with emotions that may be hard to explore in other environments. So-called “Sandtray Therapy (沙盘疗法)”, which includes using sand to express one’s thoughts and feelings, is an accepted form of guidance for children who are struggling to speak out their inner emotions.
Surprisingly, people who spent most of their childhood in the countryside show a better reply to stressful events like public speaking compared with those who grew up in cities. “The people who grew up in cities are kind of ‘walking time bombs’ when facing the stress we meet today. However, people who have spent lots of time in nature since childhood are generally stronger in recovery and more positive.” says Christopher Lowry, a professor of University of Colorado Boulder.
1. What’s the author’s purpose of writing paragraph 1?A.To introduce the topic. | B.To share an opinion. |
C.To tell a funny story. | D.To describe characters. |
A.Gaining learning experiences. | B.Experiencing the inner emotions. |
C.Changing the immune system. | D.Discovering more microorganisms. |
A.People who often arrive late. | B.People doing harm to the public. |
C.People who are weak under stress. | D.People staying positive and powerful. |
A.Culture. | B.Health. | C.Economy. | D.Technology. |