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began 1 a "Big Bang". Then the earth exploded loudly and produced water vapor and many gases,
2 (make) the earth's atmosphere. And then as the earth cooled down, water appeared and stayed
3 the surface. It was the presence of water 4 allowed the earth to dissolve harmful gases and acids
into the oceans and seas, 5 made it possible for life to develop. And the 6 (appear) of small plants
encouraged the development of early shellfish and all sorts of fish. Next, green plants began to grow on
land. 7 were followed by land animals. Later, reptiles appeared for the first time, after which dinosaurs developed. However, they suddenly disappeared. Therefore, mammals 8 (rise) on the earth. Finally,
humans appeared and spread all over the earth. However, they are putting too much carbon dioxide into
the atmosphere, making the earth too hot to live on. So 9 life will continue on the earth will depend on
whether this problem can 10
7. They 8. rose 9. whether 10. be solved
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Have you heard or read stories about people who are sick and have been healed by listening to music? Is it a miracle or a successful form of medicine? Can listening to music relieve pain?
Around the world,music therapy(疗法) is being used to treat different medical conditions and illnesses. Some of the ways people use music therapy are to reduce pain,such as in childbirth or during cancer treatments,or to stimulate brain activity after an injury or money loss. Music therapy has also been successful in aiding children to overcome disabilities. Children can move their bodies with the music and stamp along to the beat.
Why is music a useful therapy? Music is soothing and relaxing.but it also stimulates our brains. Emotionally and physically, we respond to the sounds of music. But the complexity of music(the different tempos,rhythms,melodies and harmonies) provokes(激发)the biggest response. Thus,classical music is most typically used for therapies due to complex sounds and patterns. Although rap or hip hop might be fun to listen to,it’s unlikely that such styles of music would produce the same kind of therapeutic effect Playing a musical instrument rather than simply listening to music can also be therapeutic for some people,helping relieve stress and anxiety
Have scientists been able to prove that music can heal disease? Music has been shown to reduce pain in cancer patients by increasing the release endorphins(内啡肽). Endorphins are the body’s natural painkillers,and when we listen to music,our brains respond by releasing these natural painkillers. It has also been known to contribute to the brain development of the babies who have just been born and even babies still in the mother’s womb. Certain types of music have also been found to lower blood pressure and slow a person’s heart rate. Many people are hopeful that music could replace the need for some medications(药物)that are normally used to treat certain illnesses. At present,music therapy is used in a variety of settings such as hospitals,rehabilitation centers,nursing homes,day cares,and schools.
Although music therapy is not yet considered a mainstream treatment,it is recognized more and more as a useful addition to traditional treatment. So next time you are feeling low or stressed out,put on some relaxing music and let the music heal you.
Title : Music That (1)__________ | ||
The (2) _______ of music therapy | to treat different medical conditions and illnesses | to reduce pain |
to (5) _______ brain activity | ||
to overcome(6) ________ . | ||
How does music therapy (3) ___? | Music is soothing and relaxing; it stimulates our brains; classical music is a(7) _____due to its complex sounds and patterns. Playing a musical instrument is also useful in (8) ______ stress and anxiety. | |
Scientific proofs | Music has been shown to reduce pain in cancer patients by increasing the release of endorphins. It has also been known to contribute to the brain development of the (9) ____ babies. Certain types of music have also been found to lower blood pressure and slow a person’s heart rate. | |
(4) ______ | Music therapy is recognized as a useful (10) ___to traditional treatment. |
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You might think body language is universal. After all, we're the same species, right? But basics like what is considered a polite greeting and definitions of "personal space" vary widely from culture to culture. Americans, for instance, are considered rather reserved in the way they greet friends, and they define personal space more broadly than most other cultures. Knowing how another culture's basic body language differs from yours may be of use next time you travel internationally.
Mind how you meet and greet. Americans and Canadians, male and female, tend to greet each other with a nice firm handshake. In Asian countries, the polite form of greeting is to bow, and the lower you bow, the deeper respect you have for the person you are bowing to. In Spain, Portugal, Italy and Eastern Europe, men kiss each other on the cheek.
Be careful about eye contact. In America, intermittent(断断续续的) eye contact is preferable in a conversation--unless it's someone you care deeply for. In Middle Eastern countries, intense prolonged(持久的) eye contact is the norm, and the person you're speaking with will move very close to you to maintain it. The Japanese, on the other hand, consider it an invasion of privacy, and rarely look another person in the eye.
Americans, in general, smile when they meet or greet someone. Koreans, however, think it's rude for adults to smile in public--to them, smiling in public is a sign of embarrassment.
Don't point. Most Americans think nothing of pointing at an object or another person. Native Americans consider it extremely rude to point with a finger, and instead they point with their chin. It's also rude to point with a finger in China; the polite alternative is to use the whole hand, palm facing up.
Give the right amount of space. In Asian cultures, particularly China, the concept of personal space (generally defined in America as a three-to-four-foot circle for casual and business acquaintances) is nearly nonexistent. Strangers regularly touch bodies when standing in line for, say, movie tickets. People in Scandinavian countries, on the other hand, need more personal space than we do.
Title: How to (71)_______ Body Language in Different Cultures
Items |
In America |
In some Asian countries |
Meeting and greeting |
Both male and female have a (72)_______ to greet each other with a nice firm handshake. |
It’s polite for people to bow when they meet and greet. |
Eye contact |
People (73)_______ to make an intermittent eye contact in a conversation. |
Considering intense prolonged eye contact unacceptable, Japanese won’t look another person in the eye. |
Smiling |
It’s normal for Americans to smile when they meet and greet. |
In Korean, people seldom smile in public because it represents (74)_______. |
Pointing |
Most Americans often point at an object or another person (76)_______ native Americans. |
Chinese always try to (75)_______ pointing with a finger because it’s a rude manner. |
Personal space |
Americans (77)_______ to keep a three-to-four-foot distance when they are with casual and business acquaintances. |
It’s almost (78)_______ in China. |
(79)_______ |
People behave great differently in different culture and knowing the differences of body language may be (80)_______ when you travel abroad. |