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UGG boots have been a winter-weather fashion for several years now,combining function,comfort,warmth and even some style.What many UGG-enthusiasts don’t know is that their boots are a breeding ground for bacteria and cause foot problems.

Doctors believe the boots,which are particularly popular among young teenage girls,are leading to a rise in the number of people suffering pains in their feet and knees.

Dr.Ian Drysdale,head of the British College of Osteopathic Medicine,believes because the foot does not get the proper support on the inside,it will lead to more ankle,knee,hip and back problems.“These boots are not designed for outside wear.That something becomes a trend or fashionable doesn’t mean it’s good or right,” he said,“The particular problem with this type of footwear is that it is unsupported.It’s a slipper.You wouldn’t normally expect to be doing outdoor activities from something that’s indoor.If you decide to wear your pajamas outside all the time,someone will come up and say it’s not a good idea.” Dr.Drysdale explained that the feet issues become a particular problem among young teenage girls,whose bones are “plastic” and developing when they are growing.“If that structure is developing in an inappropriate way,” he said,“then the ultimate structure will be deformed.”

Mike O’Neill,a consultant surgeon,said,“As the foot slides around,you get wear and tear(磨损)on the joints on the inside of the foot.The ankle is in the wrong position,the thigh bone also changes position,and you get an abnormal movement in the pelvis,which lead to back problems.”

UGG Australia,who makes the designer version of the boots,told The Daily Mirror that their boots are “comfort” rather than “performance” footwear and consumers should be aware of “knockoffs”(仿制品) which lack reinforced heels in their boots.

1.Teenage girls prefer to wear UGG boots because of the following except .

A.design B.comfort

C.quality D.warmth

2.According to Dr.Ian Drysdale, .

A.there is a possibility that bacteria will multiply in UGG boots

B.wearing UGG boots will lead to more ankle and toe problems

C.it’s not a good idea to wear boots like UGG outside all the time

D.teenage girl’s bones are plastic enough to wear UGG boots

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

A.shaped B.strengthened

C.reformed D.damaged

4.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A.Potential Harm of UGG Boots

B.The Popularity of UGG Boots

C.The Unique Design of UGG Boots

D.Benefits of UGG Boots

阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

Mr Jackson was blind from birth.He owned a fruit _______ on a very busy street. _______ he was visually disabled,he ran his business pretty handsomely.He could see nothing and he could only _______ the things within his reach. _______ he was able to handle it and was content with everything he had.

One day his son came to him.He told Mr Jackson in _______ that he read in the newspaper of a _______ who could operate on his eyes and allow him to see.The father and son traveled to the doctor and paid for the _______.

After the operation,the doctor asked Mr Jackson,“What is the first thing you are _______ to see when I take the bandages off?”He replied,“I really want to see my beautiful _______ on my stand!”

The doctor and the son _______ Mr Jackson down to the busy street where his fruit stand had been located for so many years.The doctor _______ unwrapped the bandages _______ he could lay his eyes on the beautiful fruit!Mr Jackson was so full of _______ that he could finally see his life’s work—taking care of his fruit!After a few hours of _______ his beautiful fruit stand,he looked down the street both ways and saw there were quite a few fruit stands in both directions.He looked _______ the street and saw many other fruit stands.He spent so much time looking at other people’s fruit stands and _______ the competition.Soon his own business _______.

From Mr Jackson’s failure,we should know that everyone is a _______ individual with different fingerprints,DNA and thinking.What we need to do is just be ourselves and _______ everyone else to be who they are.Mind our own business and we should never be afraid of _______

1.A.stand B.company C.store D.center

2.A.Because B.As C.Although D.When

3.A.remember B.describe C.imagine D.feel

4.A.Therefore B.However C.Otherwise D.Besides

5.A.pride B.doubt C.excitement D.surprise

6.A.doctor B.nurse C.chemist D.volunteer

7.A.information B.medicine C.service D.operation

8.A.nervous B.lucky C.eager D.afraid

9.A.flowers B.vegetables C.fruit D.clothing

10.A.sent B.accompanied C.followed D.invited

11.A.suddenly B.curiously C.carefully D.firmly

12.A.so that B.in case C.even if D.if only

13.A.regret B.joy C.courage D.relief

14.A.enjoying B.checking C.judging D.making

15.A.above B.within C.through D.across

16.A.preparing for B.focusing on C.worrying about D.taking up

17.A.improved B.failed C.appeared D.expanded

18.A.simple B.reliable C.unique D.perfect

19.A.force B.require C.persuade D.allow

20.A.competitions B.changes C.differences D.disabilities

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Pearls of wisdom in Proverbs

Out of sight,out of mind.An apple a day keeps the doctor away.Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. 1.Each of the proverbs mentioned above teaches a common truth.But what exactly is a proverb?It’s a short statement that contains a general truth.It is popularly known and often repeated.

Every culture has proverbs. 2.For example,many cultures value old people for their wisdom and experience.This idea can be found in proverbs.A Chinese proverb says,“An old horse will never get lost.” And a Portuguese proverb states,“An old pan is the one that makes good food.” 3.The English say,“Good and quickly seldom meet.” The Chinese say,“Think three times before you act.” A Russian proverb exclaims,“Take your thoughts to bed with you,for the morning is wiser.”

There is a saying:To truly know a people,learn their proverbs.Proverbs contain a culture’s values and morals. 4. People in Saudi Arabia value books and learning.One of their proverbs says,“A book is a garden carried in the pocket.” The French say,“There is no pillow so soft as a clear conscience.” So that culture thinks that being honest is important.Egyptians know the value of friendship.One of their proverbs say,“Friendship doubles joy and halves grief.”

In Africa,many proverbs also use images familiar to Africans.For example,“The best way to eat an elephant in your path is cut him up into little pieces.” 5. Or “A roaring lion kills no game.” This means that one cannot achieve anything by sitting around and talking about it.One must get out and strive for it.

Learning proverbs in another language is fun.You can make a good impression with your language ability.But remember proverbs are usually used in spoken language.They are rarely used in writing.If you use a lot of proverbs when you write,people will think you don’t have original thoughts.

A.What is your favorite proverb?

B.Have you heard any of these proverbs before?

C.Many cultures also agree that acting in a hurry is not a good idea.

D.And while some are special for one culture,there are common themes.

E.In other words,the best way to solve a problem is to work on it bit by bit.

F.There are also proverbs such as “get your ducks in a row.”

G.So you can learn what is valued in different cultures through their proverbs.

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