Young Chinese
“Tangping”
“Lying flat is my movement,” he
But as “tangping” gained
For Zhang in Wuxi, lying flat is not about giving up or withdrawing from society. “Many people want to lie down because 996 is too
2 . For night owls like Chen Danhong, 28, who works for a technology company in Beijing, the day really just begins after about 8 pm, a psychological hint that she can relax. “When I get home, I’m feeling worn out and tired, but that suddenly turns to excitement and I go on the Internet, read novels or watch movies. I’ll be playing video games and continually saying to myself, ‘OK, this is the last one’ before I eventually realize that it’s 2 o’clock,” says Chen.
Common symptoms (症状) include falling asleep later than 2 am, with the average time taken to fall asleep being more than one hour. Young people in cities are most vulnerable to such symptoms, according to the 2020 Chinese National Healthy Sleep White Paper. Common causes are loneliness, overtime sequelae (后遗症), excessive stress and emotional disorders. On March 21, World Sleep Day, a newspaper, Nanguo Morning News, conducted a survey that attracted 2,000 interviewees.
According to the survey, the reasons for going to bed late vary widely, with overtime work or taking care of a baby accounting for just five percent of the interviewees’ answers on this question. Sixty-four percent said they sleep late because they watch dramas, various shows, read books or play with their mobile phones. Fourteen percent said they do not want to go to bed too early even if they have nothing to do.
Many interviewees said they have had experience of the dangers of going to be late. Twenty-three percent said they have no serious physiological problems, but they can feel weak, are easily fatigued and have a poor complexion. Twenty-one percent said they are forgetful and find it hard to concentrate on work. More worrying is that an unwillingness to sleep can lead to a vicious circle (恶性循环), and15 percent of the respondents said they cannot fall asleep even if they want to.
1. Why does the author mention Chen Danhong’s situation in the first paragraph?A.To lead in the topic. | B.To present an argument. |
C.To shock the reader. | D.To raise a question. |
A.Unwillingness to sleep. | B.The various entertainments. |
C.Caring for their family. | D.The frequent overtime. |
A.Concerned. | B.Exhausted. | C.Focused. | D.Sleepy. |
A.Young people are more strong enough to sleep late. |
B.Young people can fall asleep anytime they want to. |
C.Going to bed late affects many people’s health or work. |
D.Sleeping late occasionally isn’t harmful to our health. |
3 . In simpler times, we never had to consider a loved one’s privacy when gift-buying. But as technology has continued its high-speed advance and growth at all costs, many companies and the products they create have long been skirting (回避) adequate data and privacy protection, leaving users at risk. For example, the audiobook reader you give to your children to send them to sleep at night now captures (捕捉) data on what they like.
As we continue to integrate (整合) the Internet into more of our devices and cover our homes and lives with cameras, microphones and trackers, the lack of data protection and privacy is becoming dangerous. Very few companies are being honest about how they collect, store and use data, and the only loser is the very individuals who use these products.
But that, right there, is the one chance consumers have to turn the tide.
The change starts with us. Buying a small device isn’t simply buying a product anymore; it’s a conscious decision about whether you trust the company behind it to work in your best interests and keep you safe. It’s your responsibility as a consumer to be aware of this choice and act on it. In an ideal future, it won’t require hours of research- -whether done by the buyer or by organizations- -to buy safe, responsible products. But for now, it’s the best option available as these companies continue to get a free pass.
We can demand more. We must demand more. We can demand that privacy and security be taken seriously by the companies who build the products we buy. Yes, technology has vastly improved our lives, but that shouldn’t come at the cost of our safety. So if you want to give someone a gift, give them the gift of privacy. It’s the only way to make the Internet -and our lives-a little safer in this digital world.
1. What does the first paragraph mainly talk about?A.The risk of people’s privacy leaks from gifts. |
B.The way companies collect users privacy data. |
C.The company’s efforts to protect users privacy. |
D.The reasons for the rapid growth of technology. |
A.Because digital products are becoming more and more popular. |
B.Because the Internet is being more widely used in people’s daily life. |
C.Because few users have the awareness to protect their privacy rights. |
D.Because most companies hide the way they handle users’ personal data. |
A.Escape from pressure. | B.Do as they wish. |
C.Misuse their products freely. | D.Mislead their users. |
A.To introduce the latest development of the Internet. |
B.To analyse the causes of people’s privacy leaks at present. |
C.To raise people’s awareness of protecting the right privacy. |
D.To explain the reasons why companies abuse users’ private data. |
Shanghai Disneyland, Zhejiang’s Hello Kitty Park and Dalian Discoveryland Theme Park are on the list
China now has 300 theme parks or so nationwide. However, modern entertainment
But the industry is not
5 . While the increase in the number of unemployed Americans has been a focus of economists throughout the pandemic, another problem has been mostly overlooked: The people that do have jobs are calling out sick in record numbers.
Unlike the jobless rate, which has declined noticeably, the rate of absenteeism (旷工) has remained stubbornly high. More than 1.9 million people missed work in December, according to Labor Department data. Michael Gapen, chief US economist, says although vaccinations could start driving down absenteeism, the missed work is causing supply chain problems. “Absenteeism could lead to shortages; it could lead to higher prices and more limited output,” he says.
The problem is so acute that companies are lobbying local authorities to get their workers near the front of the line for vaccinations. “There are instances of having to shut down lines at various points in time in order to manage the absenteeism,” says Geoff Freeman, a chief executive officer.
According to the Institute for Supply Management, factory activities increased in December, with the employment returning to a level that indicates growth. However, one complaint is that suppliers are still struggling with their own employee shortages, which is causing supply problems. “The quantity of infections and the quantity of people who are sick or having to self-quarantine (自我隔离) are just so overwhelming that everybody has to be affected by it,” Timothy Fiore, said on a Jan. 5 call with reporters.
For office workers, 90% of professionals said before the pandemic they'd sometimes go to work sick. COVID-19, however, contributes to the fact that more employees are staying home to protect themselves and others.
“We know when the absenteeism will end, and that's when we get the vaccine in people's arms,” says a manager. But a lack of federal leadership means “this is the Wild West right now, and we see the results of that.”
1. What does paragraph 2 mainly tell us about absenteeism?A.Its root causes. | B.Its major consequences. |
C.Its future development. | D.Its economic values. |
A.Persuading. | B.Cheating. |
C.Informing. | D.Predicting. |
A.They complain about their working conditions. |
B.They call out sick because of their mental pressure. |
C.They struggle with the supply shortages. |
D.They are largely impacted by the pandemic. |
A.There are more jobless workers than the absent ones. |
B.Supply chain problems are causing absenteeism. |
C.All people aren’t satisfied with the federal government. |
D.Workers won’t return to work even if they are vaccinated. |
6 . I am a freshman at Orange High School. In 2013, I founded an organization called Love For The Elderly. So many elderly people have no one to care for them, and no one to love them. When I say this, I am talking about pure love, unconditional love that shows kindness no matter what the situations may be.
The elderly have smoothed the pathway of success for our generation. They should be shown appreciation (感激) and kindness, but are often forgotten. I am sure all of you have someone in your hearts who has been at a nursing home. Think of them while I say this; they should get the best, nothing but the best. The elderly are such an unusual group of people, and their shining wisdom can most certainly be learned from. This idea of showing appreciation to the elderly reverberated (回响) inside my head, until finally, I decided it was time to step up and make a difference.
My love for and ability in writing led me to create an organization, where people from all across the world send nameless letters filled with kindness and joy, from Iceland, Romania, Finland, Australia, and more. I then send these letters to senior centers, and nursing homes located all across the country. To this date, I have collected over 1,000 letters, and the reaction I have received from these organizations has been truly unbelievable.
This past month, I had the opportunity to receive $100 from KindSpring through their monthly kindness competition to help my organization. This money has been of great help. We do not receive much money, and so it helped to pay for many costs, including postage and envelopes. This act of kindness has been very helpful to my organization, and I could not be more appreciative. If any of you would like to get involved in my organization, please visit lovefortheelderly. org.
1. Why did the author set up his organization?A.To help the elderly with their daily life. | B.To organize activities for the elderly. |
C.To offer true love to the elderly. | D.To raise money for the elderly. |
A.They are being treated well. | B.They should end up in senior centers. |
C.They are wiser than the young. | D.They don’t get enough attention. |
A.The letters received worldwide. | B.His writing ability. |
C.His family’s encouragement. | D.The support from senior centers. |
A.The author doesn’t have much money. |
B.The elderly were very thankful to the author. |
C.The author turned to KindSpring for help. |
D.The organization can’t be larger. |
7 . NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
Last year, the National Park Service (NPS) marked its 100th anniversary with a year-long celebration.
Visitors behave badly. Today, visitors still aim to make their mark on the natural and cultural resources.
There is maintenance backlog (积压).
Despite some major concerns, the future of the NPS looks promising. With a renewed level of interest, and the help of some corporate donations, the parks will be protected for the next century.
A.Climate change will affect all parks |
B.Yellowstone National Park deserves a visit |
C.The NPS took a look back at the last century |
D.The maintenance burden will be removed soon |
E.And they may look different in the next 100 years |
F.Those are protected by the National Park Service as they did years ago |
G.At the moment, donations from private corporations are limited to signs and certain exhibits |
8 . Teenagers who start the school day really early are likely to weigh slightly more than those who start later. That's the finding of a new study of nearly 30,000 Canadians between the ages of 10 and 18.
Getting too little sleep can put kids at risk for a number of problems. Sleepy teens are more likely to be overweight, to have trouble concentrating and to struggle in school. Geneviève Gariépy, who works at McGil University in Montreal, Canada, wanted to know how earlier school start times might be connected with weight. "Overweight in teenagers is a big problem in North America, " she says. The number of overweight kids has grown over the past 30 years. About one in three American and Canadian teens are now overweight. Kids who don't sleep enough may be at higher risk. So Gariépy decided to home in on the effect of school start times. Her team collected start times for 362 Canadian schools. Then they asked students at those schools to give their height and weight. In all, they collected data from nearly 30,000 10-to 18-year-olds. Among 6th-to 10th-graders, those who started school earlier were likely to be slightly heavier for their height. Every 10-minute delay in school start time was connected, on average, with a slightly lower weight among students who were the same sex, age and height. However, the difference is slight. Healthy eating and getting enough exercise will play a bigger role in keeping a healthy weight.
Because the study compared kids who already started school at different times of day, it's not clear that changing school start time would help heavier kids lose weight. To know for sure, researchers would want to compare the same kids before and after changing to a later school start time.
Still, the study is a good start, says Cora Collette Bruener, a doctor at Seattle Children's Hospital in Washington. The findings add to a growing pile of evidence that later school start times might be better for teen health, she says.
1. What is the finding of the new study?A.More and more teens are growing overweight. |
B.Healthy diets and enough exercise help reduce weight. |
C.Teens who start school earlier are a little overweight. |
D.Teens who start school earlier do not perform well. |
A.Deal with. | B.Focus attention on. | C.Bring down. | D.Watch out for. |
A.By recording the teens' weight. | B.By checking the teens' physical health. |
C.By comparing different sets of number. | D.By measuring the teens' height. |
A.It has inspiring value. | B.It need further support. |
C.It needs improving. | D.It is well designed. |
9 . NOT all memories are sweet. Some people spend all their lives trying to forget bad experiences. Violence and traffic accidents can leave people with terrible physical and emotional scars. Often they relive these experiences in nightmares.
Now American researchers think they are close to developing a pill, which will help people forget bad memories. The pill is designed to be taken immediately after a frightening experience. They hope it might reduce ,or possibly erase(抹去),the effect of painful memories.
In November, experts tested a drug on people in the US and France. The drug stops the body releasing chemicals that fix memories in the brain. So far the research has suggested that only the emotional effects of memories may be reduced, not that the memories are erased.
The research has caused a great deal of argument. Some think it is a bad idea, while others support it.
Supporters say it could lead to pills that prevent or treat soldiers' troubling memories after war. They say that there are many people who suffer from terrible memories.
"Some memories can ruin people's lives. They come back to you when you don't want to have them in a daydream or nightmare. They usually come with very painful emotions," said Roger Pitman, a professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. "This could relieve a lot of that suffering."
But those who are against the research say that changing memories is very dangerous because memories give us our identity (特质). They also help us all avoid the mistakes of the past.
"All of us can think of bad events in our lives that were horrible at the time but make us who we are. I'm not sure we want to wipe those memories out, "said Rebecca Dresser, a medical ethicist.
1. The passage is mainly about ___________.
A.a new medical invention |
B.a new research on the pill |
C.a way of erasing painful memories |
D.an argument about the research on the pill |
A.cause the brain to fix memories |
B.stop people remembering bad experiences |
C.prevent body producing certain chemicals |
D.Wipe out the emotional effects of memories |
A.people doubt the effects of the pills |
B.the pill will stop people's bad experiences |
C.taking the pill will do harm to people's health |
D.the pill has probably been produced in America |
A.Some memories can ruin people's lives. |
B.People want to get rid of bad memories. |
C.Experiencing bad events makes us different from others. |
D.The pill will reduce people's sufferings from bad memories. |