Watercress is positively packed with healthy vitamins and minerals. The writings of both the Romans and the Ancient Greeks record the consumption of watercress by all classes. Hippocrates, “the father of medicine”, was so convinced that watercress was a great healer that he built his first hospital next to a stream so that he could grow a plentiful supply of the shiny green leaves for his patients. The Romans chewed watercress in large quantities, believing that it would cure baldness. They, too, looked with favor on watercress as a salad.

Watercress sandwiches were traditionally a breakfast item in nineteenth-century Europe. The most basic type of watercress sandwich has two pieces of white bread with a mixture of butter and watercress greens . A nickname(绰号)for the vegetable, in fact, was “poor man’s bread”, because watercress was often eaten on its own for breakfast by families that could not afford the bread to go with it.

Watercress is a member of the mustard(芥菜) family. It contains vitamins C(66mg per 100g), K and A, and is also a valuable source of minerals such as iron, potassium, copper and calcium. The mustard oils in its silky leaves and stems(茎)contain an ingredient known as PEITC. Recent research has proved that PEITC can prevent the growth of cancer cells and, in some cases, actually destroy them.

The best watercress has silky green leaves without any marks and has undamaged stems, The older the plant, the darker are its leaves and the thicker its stems. This means a higher concentration of oils and vitamins. Young watercress, on the other hand, may be harvested after only twenty-eight days growth and has a milder taste. It is  best to eat watercress fresh and raw , to keep more of its valuable nutrients, but it can be lightly cooked and used as an alternative to spinach—another dark green vegetable—in various recipes. From soups to salads, watercress is now considered around the world as a natural and healthy super food.

1.From paragraph 1, we can learn that________.

 A.watercress is usually grown in wet areas

 B.the ancient Greeks only used watercress for medicine

 C.watercress is the most ancient vegetable known to man

 D.the Romans rubbed watercress on their heads to cure baldness

2.The underlined word “it” in paragraph 2 refers to “_________”.

 A.butter     B.watercress    C.breakfast    D. bread

3.Which of the following is TRUE about watercress?

 A.It belongs to the same family as spinach.

B.It contains mustard oils only in leaves.

 C.It can help guard against cancer.

D.It is rich in vitamins C and B.

4.Compared with older watercress, young watercress      .

A.has lighter green leaves

B.contains more minerals

C.is better for medical use

D.is more suitable for eating raw

5.What would be the best title for the text?

A.The history of watercress        B.watrcress, a medicinal plant

C.Watercress, the amazing food     D.New findings about watercress

 

Who is your role model? Normally the answer to this question would be anyone around you who you find truly inspiring. It could also be someone like J. K. Rowling or Martin Luther King Jr. who have proven to be strong and intelligent people.

However, in today's world, stars are regarded as role models along with the heroes listed above, despite their intentions or actions. Teens attempt to imitate their actions for two major reasons. First, to be fashionable and accepted by popular culture, and second» because stars' actions are so well documented by the media that it seems to grab our attention and turns it to following stars' lives. Much of the reports about stars is shocking and exhibits bad morals or lifestyles that aren't right for teenagers. In addition, almost everything stars do is described beyond truth to make a shocking story by taking it to the next level.

However, teens must take responsibility for their actions. We can't always blame stars for influencing us. Only you have control over yourself and only you choose to do something. Our bodies and actions are in the hands of no one else.

Now, who ever said stars are role models? Whether they choose to be or not, stars set examples as soon as they step into the spotlight. With reporters following and recording every move they make, it is impossible not to be watched and then be imitated. These people influence, teens whether or not they want to. Why should someone who doesn't want to be setting an example set one? So,should we look up to them or to people who are true and good role models? It's our responsibility as teens to know right from wrong, and it's time for us to take responsibility for our actions. In doing so ,we will lean toward those inspiring people that want to be setting an example, and follow in their steps to be like them. 

1.According to the first paragraph, _____can usually be role models.

A. political leaders

B. wealthy writers

C. people inspiring others

D. people with great intelligence

2.What are the major reasons for the teens to imitate stars? _____.

A. Interest in stars' life and expectation of getting rich

B. Motivation for being fashionable and inspiration from popular examples

C. Intentions to gain acceptance and encouragement from stars' lifestyle

D. Desires to be stylish and great influence from the mass media

3.The author writes the passage mainly to advise the teenagers to_____.

A. have a control over their own bodies and actions

B. be responsible for their own choices and behaviors

C. follow fashionable stars' steps to be more popular

D. choose right role models according to different reports

4.It can be inferred from the passage that  .

A. stars have the responsibility for teenagers' actions

B. not all famous stars choose to influence teenagers

C. teenagers choose those inspiring people as their role models

D. stars set examples immediately they stepped into the spotlight

 

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When people don’t know the language, the most common way is  36  communicate with   37  . However, many gestures have different meanings, or no meanings at all. In different parts of the world, in the United States,   38  example   39  your head   40  “Yes.” In some parts of Greece and Turkey,   41  , this motion can mean “”  42  “. In Southeast Asia, nodding your head   43   a polite way of   44   “I hear you.”

In ancient Rome,   45  the emperor wanted to spare someone’s life, he would put his   46   up. Today in the United States, when someone put his/ her thumb   47  , it means “  48  .” However in Sardinia and Greece, the gesture is insulting and   49   not be used there.

In the United States,   50   your clasped hands   51  your head means “I’m the champion.” Or “I’m the winner.” It is the sign fighters make   52  they win a fight. When a leading Russian Statesman made this gesture after a White House meeting, Americans misunderstood and thought he meant he was a winner. In Russia, however, it is a sign of   53  .

In the United States,   54   your hand up with the thumb and index finge in a circle and the   55   three fingers spread out means “Everything is O.K.” And is frequently used by astronauts and politicians. In France and Belgium, it can mean “ You are worth nothing.”

1.A. to               B. on              C. for                   D. of

2.A. smiles            B. gestures         C. waving               D. languages

3.A. for             B. with           C. of                    D. about

4.A. nodding         B. tossing          C. nodded               D. tossed

5.A. up and down     B. to and fro        C. back and forth                D. neck and neck

6.A. but             B. or             C. however              D. yet

7.A. No             B. Yes            C. O. K                D. Go

8.A. be                     B. is             C. am                  D. are

9.A. say             B. said            C. says                 D. saying

10.A. when                 B. after           C. since                D. while

11.A. finger                 B. thumb        C. index                D. hand

12.A. down                 B. above          C. up                  D. below

13.A Nothing                B. Everything      C. Something            D. Anything

14.A. must                  B. can            C. might               D. should

15.A. to raise                B. raising          C. to be raised           D. raise

16.A. above                 B. before          C. below                D. up

17.A. when          B. before          C. since                D. while

18.A. friends         B. friendship        C. friendly               D. being friend

19.A. hold           B. holding         C. held                  D.to be held

20.A. no              B. other           C. another                D. either

 

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