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Are you sometimes a little tired and sleepy in the early afternoon? Many people feel this way after lunch. They may think that eating lunch is the cause of the sleepiness. Or, in summer, they may think it is the heat. However, the real reason lies inside their bodies. At that time — about eight hours after you wake up — your body temperature goes down. This is what makes you slow down and feel sleepy. Scientists have tested sleep habits in experiments where there was no night or day. The people in these experiments almost always followed a similar sleeping pattern. They slept for one long period and then for one short period about eight hours later.

In many parts of the world, people take naps (小睡) in the middle of the day. This is especially true in warmer climates, where the heat makes work difficult in the early afternoon. Researchers are now saying that naps are good for everyone in any climate. A daily nap gives one a more rested body and mind and therefore is good for health in general. In countries where naps are traditional, people often suffer less from problems such as heart disease. Many working people, unfortunately, have no time to take naps. Though doctors may advise taking naps, employers don't follow it! If you do have the chance, however, here are a few tips about making the most of your nap. Remember that the best time to take a nap is about eight hours after you get up. A short sleep too late in the day may only make you feel more tired and sleepy afterward. This can also happen if you sleep for too long. If you do not have enough time, try a short nap — even ten minutes of sleep can be helpful.

1.Why do you sometimes feel sleepy in the early afternoon?

A.Because you eat too much for lunch.

B.Because it's hot in summer.

C.Because your body temperature goes down at that time.

D.Because you didn't have a good sleep last night.

2.What can we learn about “naps” according to the last paragraph?

A.All the people in warmer climates take naps in the middle of the day.

B.Doctors need to take naps while employers don't.

C.If you take naps every day, you'll never suffer from heart disease.

D.Taking naps regularly is beneficial to people's health.

3.What can we infer from the passage?

A.If you get up at 6:30 am, you'd better take a nap at about 1:30 pm.

B.Taking a nap whenever you want will do good to your health.

C.You will feel less sleepy if you sleep for a long time.

D.You'll feel sleepy at regular intervals.

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

A.Just for a Rest

B.All for a Nap

C.A Special Sleep Pattern

D.Taking Naps in Warmer Climates

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1.If a tourist is interested in Chinese food, which place will impress him/her most?

A.Beijing. B.Xi'an.

C.Shanghai. D.Guilin.

2.What's the author's intention to write the passage?

A.To advertise some beautiful places in China.

B.To introduce some wonderful local food for tourists.

C.To show tourists some interesting activities in China.

D.To introduce a best?selling China tour package to foreign tourists.

3.Where can you find this passage?

A.On the Internet. B.In a poster.

C.In the newspaper. D.On TV.

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Many of the world's countries have reached or are approaching zero population growth (ZPG). Nearly all such lands are economically well developed. They include much of Europe (including Russia), the United States, Canada, Japan, and Australia. As the rate of natural increase (RNI) declines, two things happen. First, the population begins to decline if the loss is not balanced by immigration. Second, a country's population ages because there are fewer births.

Is achieving ZPG good or bad? What happens when a country's population begins to drop? Many people, after all, believe that population decline is a good thing. But is it good for everyone? Does everyone agree?

An aging population can create many problems. Senior citizens require more health care and medical attention. Rather than paying into retirement programs, they begin to draw from their pensions. In the US, the Social Security program, according to many experts, will be used up by 2018. It will pay out more money than it takes in. Additionally, a great number of jobs go begging in search of people willing or able to do them. Many of these jobs are entry?level positions that pay low wages. With an aging population, who will fill them? At the other extreme, some positions require a large number of training and highly specialized skills. Who will fill these positions as retirees leave the workforce?

The answer to the problem of declining and aging population is simple: increased migration. Today many people, particularly those from less developed countries, are migrating in search of employment. Many are willing to take jobs that cannot (or will not) be filled by the_domestic_population. Others are well educated and highly skilled. Both groups contribute to a country's economy progress in many ways. Further, they add to the richness of a country's culture. Of greatest importance, perhaps, is the fact that they have become absolutely necessary to the economy of many lands. As you can see, for many countries and for most immigrants, migration is a win?win situation.

1.In the writer's view, which of the following statements is TRUE?

A.Not everyone agrees that achieving ZPG is absolutely good.

B.Achieving ZPG is every country's aim in spite of its side effects.

C.Achieving ZPG is bad for senior citizens.

D.Achieving ZPG is good for employment.

2.According to the passage, the best way to solve the problem of declining and aging population is ________.

A.to improve the health care system

B.to increase RNI

C.to increase employment

D.to increase migration

3.The underlined words “the domestic population” can be replaced by ________.

A.people within the country

B.people from developing countries

C.people without a college education

D.people living abroad

4.The main idea of the last paragraph is ________.

A.the advantages of increased migration

B.the problem of declining and aging population

C.how to increase migration

D.some ways to enrich a country's culture

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Parents on South Australia's Aboriginal (澳大利亚土著的) lands may lose some of their financial aid if they do not send their children to school. The new rules draw wide concern.

Mundine is Prime Minister Tony Abbott's top advisor on issues concerning Aboriginals, native Australians. “Now, I know the government needs some necessary measures but I think punishing the parents is really the last choice.” Mr. Mundine says the situation can be changed if the tribal leaders support education. “We need to work with parents and communities because we are making a huge cultural change here.” But other officials say they believe the threat of stopping aid will force families to take education more seriously.

The State of South Australia says it has special programs for Aboriginal children. The students work with their parents and teachers first to develop a personal learning plan and the public schools provide special workers to work individually with Aboriginal students. At the age of seven, Aboriginal students can join a program called Enter for Success designed to attract students to school. The students can choose which high school to attend and receive support in reaching the goals on their individual learning plans.

The State of Western Australia also has special programs for Aboriginal and other ethnic (种族的) groups. The state operates a program called Focus Schools which centers on basic skills like reading, writing and counting. 67% of these public focus schools serve the students in 79 very rural areas. Most of them are primary schools. The Focus Schools program also includes 118 coaches working with students in 134 schools.

1.What's the aim of the new regulations?

A.To develop advanced education.

B.To improve Aboriginal children's school attendance.

C.To get tribal chiefs to support education.

D.To punish parents on South Australia's Aboriginal lands.

2.To change the situation, Mr. Mundine may not agree with ________.

A.cooperating with the parents

B.limiting the economic aid of the families

C.winning the favor of the communities

D.making a cultural change in the communities

3.It is known from the statistics in the last paragraph that ________.

A.the special program is a success

B.the special program covers every area of Australia

C.the government has tried to help with the Aboriginal education

D.the government has taken action to promote the elementary schools

Many great basketball players had clever nicknames (绰号), usually describing the player’s overall style on the court (球场). Below are some of the colorful nicknames among popular NBA players.

“Tiny”

Nate Archibald, at six feet one inch tall, was small for a basketball player. Still, Archibald used speed and his brains to control the court in the 14 seasons that he played in the NBA. Interestingly, his nickname originated off the court: he was named after his father, “Big Tiny”.

“Magic”

Earvin Johnson was called “Magic” by a sportswriter who saw him playing basketball in one high school game. Johnson was a skillful player, often doing the unexpected, to the chagrin of his competitors and the delight of the audience. He also won a gold medal as part of the U.S. “Dream Team” in the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain.

“The Mailman”

Karl Malone earned his nickname because on the court he delivered consistently. Malone spent most of his career with the Utah Jazz, gaining a reputation as one of the best power forwards of all time. He also won two Olympic gold medals, as part of the U.S. “Dream Team” in the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain and in the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia.

“The Iceman”

George Gervin made the most difficult shots look easy. He was also famous for keeping his cool in every game, playing in a relaxed way under pressure. Gervin, who played most of his 14 years in the NBA with the San Antonio Spurs, was unequalled in many ways as a shooting guard.

1.Whose nickname has nothing to do with basketball?

A. Nate Archibald’s. B. Earvin Johnson’s.

C. Karl Malone’s. D. George Gervin’s.

2.The underlined word “chagrin” in Paragraph 3 probably means “_____”.

A. amazement B. annoyance

C. enthusiasm D. impatience

3.Why was George Gervin called “The Iceman”?

A. He was always as cold as ice.

B. He had a glass of iced beer every day.

C. He didn’t get along well with his teammates.

D. He was always able to keep calm on the court.

4.The author’s purpose in writing the text is to _____.

A. uncover the secrets of NBA players’ success

B. talk about how to give others a lovely nickname

C. introduce some NBA players and their nicknames

D. show how to become an excellent basketball player

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