题目内容
8.The warm weather outside may look perfect for outdoor exercise.But for those (81)whoare not that sporty,what could be nicer than (82)having(have) relaxing afternoon tea with a few good friends and taking a break?But are you familiar (83)withthe culture of afternoon tea---(84)its(it) origins,and the proper etiquette (礼仪)?We sum up a few things you need to know about this (85)traditional_ (tradition) English custom so that you can enjoy it more.While the tradition of drinking tea dates back to about 3,000 BC in China,it was not until the mid-17th century (86)thatthe concept of"afternoon tea"first appeared in the UK.
In 1840,Anna Maria Russell,the seventh Duchess of Bedford,started asking for a tea tray with butter,bread and cakes at 4pm every day,as she found she was hungry at this time every day,and the evening meal in her household was served (87)usually(usual) late at 8pm.She found this new habit difficult (88)to break(break) and soon invited other ladies in society to join her.This pause for tea quickly (89)became(become) a fashionable social event.In (90)the1880s,the women from upper class and society would put on gowns,gloves and hats for their afternoon tea.
分析 本文主要讲述了下午茶的起源以及教人们如何喝下午茶.
解答 81.who 考查定语从句.分析句子结构可知这是一个定语从句,先行词those在从句中作主语,用关系代词who.
82.having 考查动名词.and是并列连词,它前后连接两个相同的语法成分,having relaxing afternoon tea with a few good friends和taking a break考查动名词短语作主语.
83.with 考查固定搭配.be popular with意为"be popular with",是固定搭配.
84.its 考查代词. origins是名词,其前用形容词性物主代词作定语.
85.traditional 考查形容词.custom是名词,其前用形容词作定语.
86.that 英语强调句型:It is/was+被强调部分(通常是主语、宾语或状语)+that/who(当强调主语且主语指人)+其他部分.
87.usually 考查副词.serve是动词,要用副词修饰.
88.to break 考查动词不定式.此处为"find sth.+adj.+to do"结构,表示"她发现这个新习惯不容易改掉".
89.became 考查动词时态.此处讲述的是已发生的事情,用一般过去时.
90.the 考查冠词.During/In the 1880s意为"在19世纪80年代",是固定搭配.
点评 在一篇200词左右的语篇(短文或对话)中留出10处空白,部分空白的后面给出单词的基本形式,要求考生根据上下文填写空白处所需的内容或所提供单词的正确形式,所填写词语不得多于3个单词.要做好语法填空题,理解短文是解题的前提,扎实的词汇、句型和语法知识是基础,英语国家的背景知识是必要的补充.考生须灵活运用语法知识,如单词词性、单词时态、名词单复数、连接词、代词、冠词等判断各空白处应填写的内容.答完后,还要通读全文,核对所填单词形式是否正确,是否符合语境.
The festival season is on us again and like every year,we work hard in terms of cleaning,cooking,shopping,and so on for the season.With it,it also brings a lack of sleep.This could be because you are feeling overworked and stressed out.
We should always sleep for at least 6-8hours but a recent survey has shown that more women than men do not get enough sleep and at times some women are functioning on less than five hours of sleep a day.
Often,some choose sleeping tablets to aid their sleep.If you are going through an extreme period of stress or pain,your doctor may subscribe to you some sleeping tablets.However,they should be taken with care,as the body takes just two weeks to adjust to them and they are not as effective.Then there is a problem that they are dependent on sleeping tablets.So you can try the healthier alternatives listed below to deal with the sleeping problem.
Use the bedroom to sleep-not as an extension of your office or entertainment center.Keep the TV switched off.
Relax before going to bed.Drinking some milk and listening to music will be beneficial.
Have a hot shower and keep the room cool.Often a temperature change can cause sleep.
Don't do anything which may raise anxiety levels just before bed.It takes your mind a long time to get calm after anxiety.
Try to get to bed at the same time every day for a week,and wake up at the same time every day for a week.Once you get used to the routine,sleep will become a natural experience.
So these are alternative ways of helping you to relax before bed.Try some or a combination of the above tips to experiment what suits you most.
Title:How to deal with(71)The sleeping problem/lack of sleep
Introduction | ☆The festive season brings (72)hard workin terms of housework and a lack of sleep |
Facts | ☆People should have 6-8 (73)sleeping hours every day. ☆More women (74)Have/getless(insufficient)sleep/sleepless (insufficiently) than men in a survey. |
An/A (75)unhealthy/in effective way | ☆taking sleeping tablets: The body adjusts to them quickly and people will (76)dependon/bedepenton them. |
Healthy ways | ☆using the bedroom and (77)switching off/turning offthe TV ☆relaxing yourself:It's (78)beneficial/of benefitto drink some milk or listen to music. ☆having a hot shower ☆stopping doing anything raising your (79)anxiety(levels) ☆having a regular sleeping schedule |
(80)Conclusion | ☆Try the above tips to find out the most suitable way for you. |
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