How Room Designs Affect Our Work and Feelings   ks5u

Architects have long had the feeling that the places we live in can affect our thoughts, feelings and behaviors. But now scientists are giving this feeling an empirical(经验的,实证的) basis. They are discovering how to design spaces that promote creativity, keep people focused and lead to relaxation.   ks5u

Researches show that aspects of the physical environment can influence creativity. In 2007, Joan Meyers-Levy at the University of Minnesota, reported that the height of a room's ceiling affects how people think. Her research indicates that higher ceilings encourage people to think more freely, which may lead them to make more abstract connections. Low ceilings, on the other hand, may inspire a more detailed outlook.   ks5u

In additions to ceiling height, the view afforded by a building may influence an occupant's ability to concentrate. Nancy Wells and her colleagues at Cornell University found in their study that kids who experienced the greatest increase in greenness as a result of a family move made the most gains on a standard test of attention.   ks5u

Using nature to improve focus of attention ought to pay off  academically, and it seems to, according to a study led by C. Kenneth Tanner, head of the School Design & Planning Laboratory at the University of Georgia. Tanner and his team found that students in classrooms with unblocked views of at least 50 feet outside the window had higher scores on tests of vocabulary, language arts and maths than did students whose classrooms primarily overlooked roads and parking lots.   ks5u

Recent study on room lighting design suggests than dim(暗淡的) light helps people to loosen up. If that is true generally, keeping the light low during dinner or at parties could increase relaxation. Researchers of Harvard Medical School also discovered that furniture with rounded edges could help visitors relax.   ks5u

So far scientists have focused mainly on public buildings. "We have a very limited number of studies, so we're almost looking at the problem through a straw(吸管)," architect David Allison says. "How do you take answers to very specific questions and make broad, generalized use of them? That's what we're all struggling with."   ks5u

 

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64. What does Joan Meyers-Levy focus on in her research?   ks5u

A. Light.      B. Ceilings.     C. Windows.     D. Furniture.   ks5u

 

65. The passage tells us that ______.   ks5u

A. the shape of furniture may affect people's feelings   ks5u

B. lower ceilings may help improve students' creativity   ks5u

C. children in a dim classroom may improve their grades   ks5u

D. students in rooms with unblocked views may feel relaxed   ks5u

 

66. The underlined sentence in the last paragraph probably means that ______.   ks5u

A. the problem is not approached step by step   ks5u

B. the researches so far have faults in themselves   ks5u

C. the problem is too difficult for researchers to detect   ks5u

D. research in this area is not enough to make generalized patterns

 

67. Which of the following shows the organization of the passage?

 
 

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CP: Central Point    P: Point   SP: Sub-point(次要点)   C: Conclusion   ks5u

How Room Designs Affect Our Work and Feelings
Architects have long had the feeling that the places we live in can affect our thoughts, feelings and behaviors. But now scientists are giving this feeling an empirical(经验的,实证的) basis. They are discovering how to design spaces that promote creativity, keep people focused and lead to relaxation.
Researches show that aspects of the physical environment can influence creativity. In 2007, Joan Meyers-Levy at the University of Minnesota, reported that the height of a room's ceiling affects how people think. Her research indicates that higher ceilings encourage people to think more freely, which may lead them to make more abstract connections. Low ceilings, on the other hand, may inspire a more detailed outlook.
In additions to ceiling height, the view afforded by a building may influence an occupant's ability to concentrate. Nancy Wells and her colleagues at Cornell University found in their study that kids who experienced the greatest increase in greenness as a result of a family move made the most gains on a standard test of attention.
Using nature to improve focus of attention ought to pay off  academically, and it seems to, according to a study led by C. Kenneth Tanner, head of the School Design & Planning Laboratory at the University of Georgia. Tanner and his team found that students in classrooms with unblocked views of at least 50 feet outside the window had higher scores on tests of vocabulary, language arts and maths than did students whose classrooms primarily overlooked roads and parking lots.
Recent study on room lighting design suggests that dim(暗淡的) light helps people to loosen up. If that is true generally, keeping the light low during dinner or at parties could increase relaxation. Researchers of Harvard Medical School also discovered that furniture with rounded edges could help visitors relax.
So far scientists have focused mainly on public buildings. "We have a very limited number of studies, so we're almost looking at the problem through a straw(吸管)," architect David Allison says. "How do you take answers to very specific questions and make broad, generalized use of them? That's what we're all struggling with." 
What does Joan Meyers-Levy focus on in her research?
A.  Light.      B.  Ceilings.     C.  Windows.     D.  Furniture.
The passage tells us that ______.
A. the shape of furniture may affect people's feelings              
B. lower ceilings may help improve students' creativity  
C. children in a dim classroom may improve their grades    
D. students in rooms with unblocked views may feel relaxed
The underlined sentence in the last paragraph probably means that ______.
A. the problem is not approached step by step               
B. the researches so far have faults in themselves  
C. the problem is too difficult for researchers to detect   
D. research in this area is not enough to make generalized patterns
70. Which of the following shows the organization of the passage?

CP: Central Point    P: Point   SP: Sub-point(次要点)   C: Conclusion

According to body language expert Robert Phippsthe way people sleep at night actually determines a lot about the type of personality they have.Phipps has identified four sleeping positions that affect personality.

Phipps found that worriersthose who stress the mosttend to sleep in the fetal(胎儿的)position.He found that this is the most common bedtime positionwith nearly 58 percent of people sleeping on their side with knees up and head down.The more we curl up(蜷曲)the more comfort we are seekingaccording to Phipps.

The second most common position is the log.Sleeping with a straight bodywith arms at each sideas if they are standing guard at Buckingham Palaceindicates stubbornnessand these people(the 28 percent who sleep this way)often wake up stiffer than when they went to sleep.

“The longer you sleep like thisthe more rigid your thinking is and you can become inflexiblewhich means you make things harder for yourself”according to Phipps.

Yearner(向往型)sleepers are next on the list.About 25 percent of people sleep in this style—on their side with arms stretched out in frontlooking as if they are either chasing a dream or perhaps being chased themselves.Yearners are typically their own worst criticsalways expecting the best resultsexplained Phipps.These people often wake up refreshed and eager to face the challenges of the day ahead.

Perhaps the most peculiar(奇怪的)of sleep styles is the freefaller position.This sleep style makes up 17 percent of the population.They sleep face down with arms stretched out.These peopleaccording to Phippsfeel like they have little control over their life.Not only is this the strangest of sleep stylesbut also the least comfortableand people may wake up feeling tired and have no energy.

In conclusionPhipps has only one more thing to add“A good night's sleep sets you up for the following day and our sleeping positions can determine how we feel when we wake.”

1.Which of the following is the best title of the passage?

AA Good Night's Sleep Sets You Up for the Following Day

BYour Personality Depends a Lot on How You Sleep at Night

CHow You Sleep at Night Affects What You Do the Next Day

DWhich Sleeping Position Helps You Sleep Comfortably

2.Which of the following pictures is the fetal position?

3.The underlined word“rigid”is closest in meaning to “________”

Astubborn? ????????????? ????????????? Bflexible

Ccomfortable? ????????????? ????????????? Dstrange

4.Which of the following shows the structure of the passage?

CPCentral  PPoint SpSub?point

CConclusion

 

Generic Name: ASPIRIN

Pronunciation: ['æsp?rin]

Why it is prescribed (开药方):

1. Aspirin relieves mild to moderate pain.

2. It reduces fever, redness, and swelling.

3. It prevents blood from clotting (凝结).

When it is to be taken:

1. Aspirin is often taken without a prescription.

2. Follow the instructions on the label and package.

3. If your doctor prescribes aspirin for you, you will receive specific instructions for how often you should take it.

4. Keep in touch with your doctor.

How it should be taken:

1. Aspirin comes in the form of suppositories (栓剂), capsules, and regular, coated, extended-release, and chewable tablets.

2. Regular, coated, and extended-release aspirin tablets and capsules should be swallowed with a full glass of water or milk after meals to avoid stomach upset.

3. Chewable aspirin tablets may be chewed, crushed, dissolved in a liquid, or swallowed whole; a full glass of water, milk, or fruit juice should be drunk immediately after taking these tablets.

Special Instruction:

1. Children should not take aspirin for fevers associated with flu or chickenpox (水痘) because such use has been linked with a serious illness known as Reye’s syndrome.

2. Adults should not take aspirin for pain for more than 10 days (five days for children) without consulting a doctor.

3. Aspirin should not be taken by adults or children for high fever, fever lasting longer than three days without a doctor’s supervision (监管).

4. Do not give more than five doses (剂量) to a child in a 24-hour period unless directed to do so by a doctor.

5. If you miss a dose, take the missed dose as soon as you remember it and resume the prescribed schedule.

Side Effects:

1. Although side effects from aspirin are not common, they can occur.

2. Nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, indigestion and heartburn are common. Take aspirin after meals, with a full glass of water or milk. If these effects continue, contact your doctor.

3. Ringing in the ears, bloody or black stools (粪便), difficulty breathing, dizziness, mental confusion and sleepiness are rare. Stop taking the drug and contact your doctor.

Other Precautions:

1.  If you are pregnant or breast-feeding women, inform your doctor before taking aspirin.

2.  Do not take aspirin if you are within three months of delivery.

3.  Do not take aspirin if you are allergic (过敏) to it.

4.  If you have diabetes (糖尿病), regular use of eight or more regular strength aspirin tablets a day may affect test result.

5.  If you are taking large doses of aspirin on a long-term basis, avoid having alcoholic drinks because alcohol can increase stomach problems.

6.  To prevent an overdose of aspirin, read the labels before taking other pain relievers and cold products to be sure that they do not contain aspirin.

Storage Conditions:

1. Store aspirin in a cool place or in a refrigerator.

2. Throw away aspirin that smells strongly of vinegar.

3. Keep this aspirin out of the reach of children. 

1.Which of the following about Aspirin is correct?

A.It only comes in the form of regular tablets.

B.It should not be taken for more than 5 days for children.

C.It can be used to reduce fever and pain and prevent blood clotting.

D.It causes ringing in the ears or difficulty breathing after being taken

2.If you start taking aspirin, you should do all the following things EXCEPT ________.

A.keeping in touch with your doctor

B.taking aspirin tablets after meals to avoid stomach upset

C.drinking a full glass of juice immediately after taking chewable aspirin tablets

D.taking more than 8 regular strength aspirin a day while suffering from diabetes

3.The underlined word “resume” most probably means ________.

A.continue          B.make up           C.pause            D.throw away

4.Which of the following might be a side effect caused by Aspirin?

A.blood clotting      B.stomach upset      C.lasting fever        D.sight problem

5.Where can we probably come across such a text?

A.In a research paper.

B.In the package of a medicine

C.In a medical textbook.

D.In a scientific and technological magazine

 

Wisconsin Historical Museum

30 N. Carroll Street on Madison's Capitol Square

Discover Wisconsin's history and culture on four floors of exhibits. Open for public programs. Admission is free.

Open Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00 am -- 4:00 pm.

(608) 264-6555  www.wisconsinhistory.org/museum

Swiss Historical Village

612 Seventh Ave., New Glarus

The Swiss Historical Village offers a beautiful look at pioneer life in America's heartland. 14 buildings in the village give a full picture of everyday life in the nineteenth-century Midwest.

Tue.—Fri., May 1st –October 31st , 10:00 am—4:00 pm. Admission is $20.

(608) 527-2317  www.swisshistoricalvillage.com

Artisan Gallery(画廊) & Creamery Café(咖啡馆)

6858 Paoli Rd., Paoli, WI

One of the largest collections of fine arts in Wisconsin. Over 5000 sp. ft. of exhibition space in a historic creamery. While visiting enjoy a wonderfully prepared lunch at our café overlooking the Sugar River. Just minutes from Madison!

Gallery open Tue. –Sun., 10:00 am—5:00 pm.

Café open Wed. –Sat., 11:00 am –3:00 pm.

Sun. brunch with wine, 10:00—3:00 pm.

(608) 845-6600  www.artisangal.com

Christopher Columbus Museum

239 Whitney St., Columbus

World-class exhibit –2000 quality souvenirs(纪念品) marking Chicago's 1893 World Columbian Exhibition. Tour buses are always welcome.

Open daily, 8:15 am – 4:00 pm.

(920) 623-1992  www.columbusantiquemall.com

1.Which of the following is on Capitol Square?

A.Wisconsin Historical Museum.

B.Swiss Historical Village.

C.Artisan Gallery & Creamery Café.

D.Christopher Columbus Museum.

2.Where can you go for a visit on Monday?

A.Wisconsin Historical Museum.

B.Swiss Historical Village.

C.Artisan Gallery & Creamery café.

D.Christopher Columbus Museum.

3.Where can visitors have lunch?

A.At Wisconsin Historical Museum.

B.At Swiss Historical Village.

C.At Artisan Gallery & Creamery Café.

D.At Christopher Columbus Museum.

4.We learn from the text that ________.

A.Swiss Historical Village is open for half a year

B.Christopher Columbus Museum overlooks(俯视) a river

C.Tickets are needed for Wisconsin Historical Museum

D.Artisan Gallery & Creamery Café are open daily for 4 hours

 

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