2 . Loud noise can be very damaging to your hearing, whether it’s a loud burst or years of exposure. Approximately 15 percent of adults 18 years of age or older report some trouble hearing.     1     The good news is that taking action now may protect you from hearing loss later in life.

Get a baseline hearing test. Most people have never had a hearing test.     2     At your next physical, ask for a hearing test as part of your routine checkup. A hearing test gives your audiologist a baseline that they can compare with future results to monitor the progression of hearing loss.

    3     While you are watching TV or using mobile devices, keep the volume at a comfortable level. It should be loud enough to make sure you can hear very well, but not so loud that when you leave the room, you can still hear it from another part of your home.

Wear protective hearing devices. Think ear protection before you’re exposed to any noisy environment, such as rock concerts or airports. When you are in a noisy environment, wear protective hearing devices such as earplugs or protective earphones.     4    

Have proper earphones. If you often listen to music on earphones using a portable music or video device, it’s a good idea to have earphones that fit the unique shape of your ear canal, and block outside noise.     5    

A．The risk rises as we age.

B．Monitor the volume of your devices.

C．However, it benefits you to go against that trend.

D．Meanwhile, you will find the sound truly superior.

E．You can find them at your local drugstore or music supply shop.

F．Think about buying appliances and devices that have low noise ratings.

G．You must do something to keep age-related hearing loss from getting worse.

3 . Five Ways to Be Healthy on a Budget

●Go to bed an hour earlier.

Lighting and electronics, including TVs, laptops and computers, account for around 30 per cent of your electricity usage. So it’s obvious that going to bed earlier could save you money. Getting adequate sleep makes you less stressed and puts you in a better mood, as well as improving your immune system and helping to protect you from heart disease, diabetes (糖尿病) and dementia.     1    

●Get fit on the cheap.

There’s no need for an expensive gym membership or classes, or costly kit: the internet is a rich resource for videos on activities as varied as yoga, high intensity or low-impact workouts, or dance.     2     Being outdoors in nature is also good for your mental health.

●Abandon the car for short journeys.

For local things or meeting people, walk or cycle. This will save money on fuel, plus help prevent you from being too sedentary (久坐的).     3     Besides, it is linked with conditions like heart disease and Type 2 diabetes.

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Meat is expensive, so substitute other, cheaper forms of protein a couple of times a week. Eggs, canned fish and dried beans are inexpensive and nutritious. Buy cheaper frozen or canned vegetables instead of fresh — they’re usually just as good for you. Skip highly processed foods, from biscuits to ready meals, as these are often high in fat and salt, and choose simple, fresh ingredients you can cook yourself.

●Turn the heating down a little bit.

We don’t want anyone to be living in a cold home, but many of us still keep our heater higher than necessary.     5     According to the World Health Organisation. 18℃ is the ideal temperature for healthy, adequately dressed people.

A．Make smart food changes.

B．Keep a healthy and balanced diet.

C．Inactivity has been called the “silent killer”.

D．If you want to get more fresh air, then choose to walk or run.

E．It is advised that we should take exercise for an hour every day.

F．A room that’s too hot can cause skin problems, dry eyes and headaches.

G．Research has even shown that people who go to bed later gain more weight.

4 . 当今，人们越来越意识到心理健康和身体健康一样重要，你校以“The Importance of Mental Wellness”为标题，举办一场英语征文比赛，请你写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
1.心理健康对学习和生活的影响；
2.呼吁重视心理健康。
注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右；
2.可适当增加细节，使文章连贯。

The Importance of Mental Wellness

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5 . 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。

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     1    (take)their naps. To them, it’s a peaceful and quiet time     2    the busy streets become empty and still.

Taking an afternoon nap is a tradition that     3    (be)around for a long time in Shanxi. It has been passed down from generation     4     generation. Parents teach their children the     5    (important)of rest and encourage them to do it. Through naps, they hope the young ones can learn to take care of     6    (they)and enjoy a quick break from a busy day.

Actually, the tradition of afternoon naps     7    (believe)to have many benefits. It helps people feel     8    (great)refreshed for the rest of the day. It also gives their bodies and minds a chance to relax and recover from all the activities in the morning.

So, if you ever visit Shanxi, don’t be     9    (surprise)if you see people taking naps in the early afternoon. And when you feel tired during the day, try finding somewhere comfortable and taking a good afternoon nap. Who knows, a little shut-eye might make     10    difference in making you feel great and your day even better!

9 . To live better and be healthier, having helpful apps for smart devices can be of great benefit.

Lifesum

The app offers personalized dietary (饮食的) and fitness guidance for everyone. It not only allows users to track their weight, height, gender, and fitness goals but also provides micro tracking for those with specialized dietary requirements. The food and exercise tracking are accessible for free, as well as social features. Everything else requires subscriptions paid for three, six, or twelve months at a time in advance.

Home Workout

This health app provides workouts you can do at home with no equipment. Ranging from warm-ups, stretching, weight training and strength training, it provides video and animation guides, charts and tracking to help beginners. With this app, you won’t need to spend a fortune on exercise equipment-just a download button and a few extra minutes for your daily fitness exercises.

Headspace

This meditation app offers various guided meditations to relieve your stress and anxiety, emergency SOS sessions for calming needs and various programs according to your individual requirement. It even sends you the occasional message telling you to calm down and breathe a little bit. With a free 10-day trial and two fee-based subscription choices: $12.99 per month and $ 69.99 per year.

TickTick

TickTick is a great to-do list app which helps users to remember occasions such as doctor’s appointments, taking medicines or buying protein shakes. It is suitable for work and home tasks. It even allows users to share their categories and tasks with others. Though not a health app exactly, it’s definitely helpful for health reasons. The free version offers all features and up to two reminders per task, while more than that costs extra $27.99 per year.

1. Which app offers dietary guidance?

A．Lifesum.

B．Home Workout.

C．Headspace.

D．TickTick.

2. What is the benefit of using Headspace?

A．Boosting your passion to work out.

B．Developing a healthier eating habit.

C．Helping relieve your stress and anxiety.

D．Having access to diverse programs.

3. What is the purpose of the text?

A．To compare the functions of health apps.

B．To introduce some helpful health apps.

C．To teach readers how to subscribe apps.

D．To guide readers to use apps for free.

10 . Millions of Americans carve time out of their busy schedule to exercise daily. But only 23% of adults aged 18+ meet the recommended guidelines for the regular workout.     1     Surveying more than 30,000 participants, a study found that Americans only have an average of more than five hours of free time per day.

When you’re considering starting a workout plan, one of the biggest questions is. “When is the best time to exercise?” Most people are fairly regimented(严格规划的)and protective of when they exercise. Choosing to exercise in the morning or evening is often a product of a work schedule or childcare responsibilities.     2    

But is there any science to support working out in the morning against working out in the evening?     3     This was a relatively small study that collected data from 27 women and 20 men who were already highly active with a regular exercise plan.     4     They did one of four different exercise routines-stretching, resistance training, short-distance running or endurance training—four times a week for one hour each time. One group did the routine between 6:30 and 8:30 a.m. and the other group between 6 and 8 p.m. For the group who exercised in the morning, women had a 7% greater loss of stomach fat and greater leg strength. The group who exercised in the evening had a greater weight loss and reduction in blood pressure.

    5     However, multiple previous studies do support the current study finding of reduction in blood pressure in both men and women who exercised in the afternoon.

A．A recent study throws some light.

B．The participants were followed for over 12 weeks.

C．The biggest problem for most people:Not having enough time.

D．Or simply because one prefers getting up early or staying up late.

E．They also have a greater weight loss if they exercise in the morning.

F．There are plenty of people who prefer to exercise in the morning as well.

G．Previous studies were not completely consistent with the results of this new study.