题目内容
【题目】It’s well-known that meditation (冥想) has many benefits, but do you know how to practice it for a beginner?
Set a proper scene
Find a space for meditation.It should be private and quiet.Make sure the temperature is comfortable.Sit on a cushion (垫子) if the floor is uncomfortable.You may play soft music if you like.
Take a moment to loosen up.Remember that the goal of meditation is to relax.Loosen your clothing, remove your shoes and have a good stretch.Do your best to ease any muscle tension that might keep you from achieving relaxation.Make an effort to relax your facial muscles.
Focus on your breath
Sit down in the space you’ve prepareD. Close your eyes and breathe.Each time you breathe in, count “one”.Each time you breathe out, count “one”.The idea is to strengthen being in the moment — the last breath doesn’t matter, and the next one doesn’t matter; only this one matters.
Feel your breath inflate (胀大) your lungs and push on your diaphragm (隔膜).Feel how sweet it is to inhale the fresh air.As you do this, your body will gradually begin to relax and all of your attention will be centered within your minD.
Return to real life
Once you feel fully centered in your mind, allow yourself to gradually drift back to real life.Move your fingers and toes and slowly wake your body up.Open your eyes and remain there for a few minutes until your senses come back, and then slowly stand up.
Even if you can’t make it fully into your mind, you still get some benefits from it.If you want to feel better, you just need to practice.Set about 10 minutes around the same time every day and repeat this exercise.
【1】The text is about _________.
A. steps in practicing meditation for beginners
B. tips on how to breathe slowly
C. the benefits of practicing meditation
D. the best way to stay relaxed
【2】Which of the following can best fill in the blank?
A. Forget yourself.
B. Prepare yourself for it.
C. Avoid being disturbed.
D. Pay attention to your inner self.
【3】The underlined word “inhale” in the text can be replaced by “__________”.
A. look for
B. take in
C. keep away
D. think of
【4】To gain greater benefits of meditation, beginners are advised to __________.
A. do some exercise in advance
B. listen to some popular music
C. practice it every day
D. spend a long time in practicing it
【答案】
【1】A
【2】B
【3】B
【4】C
【解析】
【1】根据全文的内容可知,文章是在教初学者练习如何冥想的,答案为A
【2】根据小标题下面的内容,可知作者讲述的是在冥想前的准备工作,故选B。
【3】根据inhale后面的the fresh air不难推断,inhale的意思就是吸入。
【4】根据文章的最后一句Set about 10 minutes around the same time every day and repeat this exercise,可推断出该题的答案。
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【题目】书面表达
随着中国经济的发展,私家车日渐增多,很多学生上学都有车接送,为此,同学之间观点不一。请你根据下表中双方不同观点用英语写一篇文章给上海英文星报--Shanghai Star ,介绍这种情况及你对这一现象的看法。
支持 | 反对 |
1.省时、方便; 2.安全。 | 1.拥堵、车祸; 2.易相互攀比。 |
你的看法…… |
注意:
1. 可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
2. 词数100左右;
3.文章开头已为你写好,不计入总词数。
参考词汇:攀比 vie with …
书面表达
In recent years, more and more students go to school in private cars. People have different opinions about this phenomenon.
【题目】Part-time jobs for 15 and 16 years olds
Waiter / Waitress A job as a waiter or waitress is a good choice for 16-year-olds. Not only can one earn $9-$12 an hour, but they can also get the tips (小费). Most people that visit a restaurant don’t just have good food. They come here to relax and have a good time. Besides serving food quickly, a young waiter who talks to them politely with a smile on his face will make the diners enjoy their time at the restaurant. |
Work in a library If one is fond of books, working in a library is another suitable choice. Besides the pay is good, it offers a lot of free time when students can actually sit down and finish their homework. So on returning home, they would have time to hang around with friends or just relax. So working in a library is an excellent part-time job for teens, especially for school students. |
Internet jobs There are many ways of making money through online jobs like clicking on advertisements, visiting sites and signing up with them. However, such online jobs don’t pay well. A better Internet job for teens is to complete online surveys. These are quite simple surveys that usually ask one about his/ her opinions and ideas. Many companies use these ideas to make products designed for teenagers. |
【1】 A student who is busy with his research paper will probably choose to work ______.
A. in a restaurant B. in a library
C. on the Internet D. in an IT company
【2】The writer wrote this text to ______.
A. tell us the importance of doing part-time jobs
B. advise teenagers how to choose a part-time job
C. teach young people how to make lots of money
D. introduce his/her experience of doing part-time jobs
【3】 Why do some companies ask the teens to do surveys?
A. The teens have more free time.
B. They can pay less to the teens.
C. They need advice to make products for teens.
D. The teens usually express their true opinions.