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   Here's some good news for the grim: A new study shows that unhappiness itself has no direct effect on whether people will die before their time. Women in poor health are more likely to be unhappy, :but their unhappiness does not increase their overall ?总体的) risk of e?rly de?th.

   "Earlier research on happiness and health coiifiises cause and effect,” said study co-author Professor Richard Peto. Illness makes you unhappy and causes stress. Illness is the thing causing unhappiness,not unhappiness causing illness. Researchers tracked the health records of 1.3 million women between 1996 and 2001. About one out of SIX in the group said they were generally unhappy. The death rate among the unhappy was the same as that among the generally happy.

   In the new study,women who were already in poor health tended to say that they were unhappy,stressed,not in control and not relaxed. aIf you want to be happy,then the main thing you need to do is remain healthy,^ Peto said. aPeople say that if you but your health depend^ on what you do in your daily life. Going around with a positive attitude but still sm (^mg,that does no good to your health. We need to concentrate on the few important practicial causes of early death.".

   However,this study does not completely shut the door on the possible health effects of unhappiness,because the researchers only looked at how unhappiness affected a person's risk of dying.“Health is a broader (概念) ,” said researcher Ban-eto. Barreto also noted that the sample only included women who,on average,were in late middle age.Therefore,in my opinion,the debate is not yet closed,Ba?eto said. ^Further research is still needed in the ??eld of unhappiness and medical outcomes."

9.The underlined part “the grim” in Paragraph 1 probably refers to those who are.

   A. unhappy   B. unhealthy

    C. unimportant   D. unsuccessful

10. What is the main idea of Paragraph 2 ?

   A. Happiness can improve health.

   B. The unhappy have a higher death rate. .

    C. Illness doesn't  necessarily cause death.

   D. Unhappiness doesn’ t  directly lead to illness.

11. Which of the following can best sum up Peto’ s  idea on health?

   A. Rome is not built in a day.

   B. Time and tide wait for no man. 

    C. Actions speak louder than words.

   D. Where there is a will,there is a way.

12. What does Barreto think of the findings?

   A. They are meaningless.

   B. They need improving.

    C. They are not clear enough.

   D. They mislead some people. 

9. A. 推理判断题。本文主要探讨心情不好的影响,因此本文的研究发现对心情不好的人是个好消息。

10. D. 段落大意题。根据第二段中的Illness is the thing causing unhappiness,not unhappiness causing illness 和 The death rate among the unhappy was the same as the death rate among the generally happy可知,本段主要说明不高兴并不一定雀致早亡。

11. C. 推理判断题。根据第三段中的y?urhealth depends on what you do in your daily life 可知,生活习惯、具体行为才能决定健康。

12.B. 推理判断题。稂据最后一段中Barreto所 说的话可知,这个研究有一些不完善的地方,还需要进一步研宄。

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    What if software could get a car back on track if the driver changes direction suddenly on ice? Or help a stroke (中风) patient smoothly lift a cup?

    Bioengineers have developed a mathematical program for a robot that can “see” your intention while performing an ordinary action,like driving straight up a road or reaching for a cup — even if the action is interrupted (打断) . 

    “Say you’re reaching for a piece of paper and your hand is in mid-reach — your nerves take time to respond to what has happened,” said Justin Horowitz,first author of the study. So,when something unexpected happens,the signal going to your hand can't change for at least a tenth of a second."

    In the test,Horowitz employed exactly the situations he described. He analyzed(分析) the movement of research subjects as they reached for an object on a desk,but had their hand pushed in the wrong direction. He used the advanced mathematical program to analyze the action and examine the subjects’ intent,even when there was a disturbance.

    The program has extra sensors and deals with information so much faster than people can react. It can predict the way you wanted to move,according to your intention. The car’s artificial intelligence would use it to bring the car’s course more in line with what the driver wanted to do. aIf we hit a patch of ice and the car starts changing direction,we want the car to know where we meant to go ,” he said. “It needs to correct the car's course not to where I am now pointed,but to where I meant to go."

9. The mathematical program can be used to.

   A. prevent cars from speeding

   B. help the disabled learn to drive 

    C. predict people’s intended acts   

    D. warn drivers of possible dangers

10. The underlined part “mid-reach” in Paragraph 3 refers to the time when .

   A. the brain sends signals

   B. your body reacts to something

    C. you react to something unexpected   

    D. the brain is stuck in a dangerous situation

11. What is stressed about the program in the last paragraph?

   A. Its cost.   B. Its future,

    C. Its function.   D. Its structure.

12. Where can we probably read the text?

   A. In a car review.   B. In a business ad.

    C. In a research plan.   D. In a science report.

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In this classroom,laughing is encouraged. In :fact,learning a hearty ho-io-hi cAwcA:/e (fe 笑) is;required. Best Santas,a program in Denver,teaches men and women to become the best Mr. and Mrs. i Clauses possible. “We teach our Santas that being Santa is so much more than putting on a red suit and making sure your beard is white/' Jim Coleman,the owner of Best Santas,said. “Their focus must be on serving children and sharing the magic of Christmas — happiness."

Coleman started the school after receiving professional Santa training in Canada. Wanting to spread the cheer,he founded ^est Santas and shared his ideas with a fresh new team of hopeful Santas. aWe wanted to teach Santas how to do things differently than they,re usually done/' -Coleman said. “In so many cases you’ 11 find Santas who sit on their chair,half asleep. That's no fun and most certainly not magical!We knew there had to be a better way."

After program participants complete a full background check,the schooling begins. The Denver Clau? course includes CT?rá加i c?r?/s (圣诞颂歌) and jingles,developing a perfect,hearty chuckle aná learning cookie recipes. ^SanHa must learn how to walk,gesture,control his body language,project his voice,and read the crowd. Above all,he can engage the crowd immediately with his bigger-than-life presence and delighted ho-ho-ho!” Coleman said.

Once the characterization is complete,and graduates receive their Bachelor of Santa diploma (-^ 业证书) ,the Santas will be sent out on various special events including holiday parties. They are booked at a rate of $195 per hour. Some Santas are even coupled with assistants that help with face painting and balloon art.

“There is just something so completely magical about Santa Claus,” Coleman said. “And it's not just for the children. Adults light up at the site of Santa just as much as the children do. I think it reminds them of those warm memories of their childhood."

9. What's the purpose of Coleman's program?

   A. To teach Santas how to dress.

   B. To train Santas to spread the joy of Christmas,

    C. To help Santas with face painting.

   D. To tell children how to celebrate Christmas.

10. In Coleman's opinion,Santas should

   A. help those in need

   B. be hopefill about life

    C. follow the latest fashion   

    D. act differently from usual ones

11. After attending Coleman’s course,students might

   A. get a high-paid job

   B. be invited to Canada

    C. become famous in a short time   

    D. receive further professional training

12. Which word can best describe Coleman?

   A. Generous.  B. Creative.

    C. Optimistic.  D. Determined.

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    Kuala Lumpur (KL) ,the capital of Malaysia,is a wonderful city in which there is so much to do and see. Here you will find it difficult to choose the best place.

   More than 450 meters tall,the 88-story Petronas Twin Towers used to hold the world record for the tallest building in the world. It is a major tourist attraction,especially at night when both towers are fully lit up. A sky bridge between the two towers is 170 meters above the street and gives a fantastic birdJ s-eye view over the city.

   When you’ve had enoigh of the busy city a trip to the Batu Caves is a must. Located in Selangor about 20 minutes'drive to KL city,the caves are the site of a Hindu temple that attracts thousands of visitors. On arrival,you'11 be greeted by monkeys hoping for peanuts!You’11 be immediately amazed by the large statue of Lord Murugan at the untr!nce,From here ?ou can climb 272 steps to see the impressive caves with their 100-metre-high ceilings

  KL has every shopping experience imaginable. The main shopping district IS Bukit Bintang,located m-the Golden Triangle area,which is just a ten-minute dnve from the city center. Here,you'11 find a mix of shops and bigger stores,as well as major shopping malls,like Pavilion Kuala LumjJur. Outside Bukit Bintang,you* 11 find more great shopping mails,and if you are a bargain hunter: you should head f?r its neighboring market.

  If you are looking for real Malaysian food,make sure you try out some of KL's famous street food in Jalan Alor and Pudu Market. If fine dining is more to;your taste,you will be spoilt for choice — Neo Tamannd and Lai Po Heen. If you prefer something fast and tasty,Feast Village at Starhill Gallery is the plade for you .It houses twelve excellent restaurants offering a unique dining experience.

9. Which of the following shows the Petronas Twin Towers?

10.Which of the following shows the right order of the trip mentioned in Paragraph 3 ?

A. the Batu Caves —? monkeys —? Lord Murugan Statue —? 272 steps

B. the Batu Caves monkeys —? 272 steps —? Lord Murugan Statue

C. monkeys —? Lord Murugan Statue —? 272 steps —? the Batu Caves

D. monkeys —? 272 steps —? the Batu Caves —? Lord Murugan Statue 

11. What can we learn about Bukit Bintang?

   A. It offers real bargains.

   B. It is near Pudu Market.

    C. It is close to KL’ city center.

   D. It is KLJ' s largest shopping mall.

12. If you hope to enjoy cheap local food in the open air,you may go to .

   A. Jalan Alor

   B. Lai Po Heen

    C. Neo Tamarind .

   D. Feast Village at Starhill Gallery

   In Brooklyn,New York,Chush is a special school. At a Chush fundraising (募捐) dinner,the father of a Chiish child made a speech. He cried, “All men were bom equal. But my child cannot understand things as other children do. I believe,to a child like him,the equality is in the way people react to him. ”

   He then told the following story about his son Shaya: One Sunday afternoon,Shaya and his father came to school just as his classmates were playing G?se^al?. Shaya's father thought most boys would not want Shaya on their team. But the father still approached one of the boys in the field.

   Would the team actually let Shaya bat and give away their chance to win the game? Surprisingly,Shaya was told to take a bat and try to get a hit. The (投球手) could easily have thrown the ball to the baseman. Shaya would have been out. Instead,the pitcher took- the ball and threw it far beyond the first baseman's reach. Everyone started yelling, “Shaya,run to first!Shaya,run to first!” Never in his life had ; Shaya run to first. As Shaya rounded third,the boys;from both teams ran behind him screaming,a Shay a,run home!Shay a,run home!” Shaya ran home,stepped on (本垒板) and all 18 boys lifted.him on their shoulders and made him a hero,as he had just hit the “gram/s/iww (大满贯) ” and won the game : for his team.

   “That day,” said the father whose tears rolled down his face, “those 18  boys showed that it is not only those who are talented that should be recognized,but also those who are less talented. They too are human beings,they too have feelings and emotions,and they too want to feel important."

5. What can be learned about Shaya?

   A. He is good at sports.

   B. He is a boy with a disability.

    C. He is on the school baseball team.

   D. He has difficulty getting on with others.

6. Shaya won the game mainly because of .

   A. his luck

   B. his determination 

    C. his talent for sports

   D. his classmates’ support

7. What was stressed Shaya’ s father in the last : paragraph?

   A. The importance of hard work.

   B. The meaning of being confident,

    C. The value of'respecting everyone.

   D. The necessity of trying to be perfect.

8. Which of the following words ean best describe the 18 students on the baseball team?

   A. Talented.       B. Polite,

    C. Hard-working.    D. Considerate.

Surf and Yoga Retreat,Portugal

   Having kids doesn’ t  mean giving up doing the things you love. Just bring them along so they can get excited too. Surf camps and hotels are getting more and more popular. So are yoga retreats. Places such as Karma Surf Retreat combine the two for parents and kids over six and childcare is also available.

  From ?665pp a week,including twice-daily surf and yoga sessions,but not childcare and flights.

Bushcraft Camp,Wales 

  Many of US desire to get back to nature but lack practical experience. Family Bushcraft Camp is a great place to start. The camp is surrounded by forest and is just 20 minutes,walk from beautiful Oxwich beach. Activities include nature walks,shelter building,fire lighting and tracking. And there's  a special focus on wild cooking with a campfire.

  Mobile home from ?80 a night.

Back to Nature,Slovenia 

  Staying in a glass mobile home is a great way to put yourself in nature. Built from wood and natural,breathable materials,Sava5 s are set in a valley near the shores of Lake Bled. There's hiking from the doorstep and swimming on the lake. A bus goes to the lake of Bohinj and the wilderness of Pokljuka forest.

  Adult £90,child £30,including sleeping in shelters or bring your own tent.

Sea Swimming,Turkey 

  This offers open water coastal swimming. Children must be 11-plus to swim. If not,they can join children's clubs. There's an art to efficient and enjoyable sea swimming,so technique analysis and tips are provided along the way.

  From £l,000pp for 10 swims or £760 for 3,all paid.

13. The Surf and Yoga Retreat is meant for

   A. parents

   B. teenagers

    C. family visitors   

    D. elderly people

14. If you are interested in wild cooking,you can choose .

   A. Back to Nature

   B. Sea Swimming 

    C. Bushcraft Camp

   D. Surf and Yoga Retreat

15. How much should a couple and their two kids pay for visiting Back to Nature?

   A. £180.    B. £240.

   C. £300.   D. £360.

16. What can be learned about Sea Swimming in Turkey?

   A. It offers-swimmers free meals.

   B. Visitors can swim in deep sea.

    C. Visitors can learn swimming skills there.

   D. Children under 11 are not allowed to come.

“Big Ed” Pulaski

   Fire almost killed me in the summer of 1910. I owe my life to a man whose quick-thinking and bravery while rescuing Jtne and 38 other firefighters made him a legend.

    I had been sent to battle wildfires in northern Idaho. Lightning strikes had started the fires,and high winds made them spread in every direction. Then,one afternoon in late August,a windstorm broke over the mountains,and the winds,exploded into one giant firestorm. We had to give up and get out of there.

    But none of US knew the mountains. Heavy,dark smoke was turning day into night,and we had no idea what to do.

    Then I saw him — Forest Service Ranger Edwjrd “Big Ed” Pulaski. He was on his horse,pushing through the burning, (发出劈啦声的) trees,gathering men together as he rode.

    “Follow me!” he ordered. “There's an abandoned mineshaft (矿道) nearby. Our only hope is to make it there!” Pulaski gave his horse to a man who couldn’t run,and we began a desperate race for the mineshaft. Trees fell down around US. Flames were everywhere.

   Then I noticed that Pulaski had stopped running. I could see him push men into a dark hole on the side of a mountain. Minutes after all of US had scrambled (爬)inside,fire swept over our path.

    We were out after hours. It was early morning. Sometime in the night the^ fire had burned itself out. Five of the crew had died during the night. The rest of us survived!

    All of us were injured or burned. Pulaski was blind,and his hands were burned. He finally regained his sight. Because of his quick thinking and heroism,I am able to tell this story of our amazing survival.Find the words in the text that fit the following descriptions.

1 . n. a very famous person,especially in a particular field,who is admired by other people (in Paragraph 1)

2. adj. giving little hope of success (in Paragraph 4)

Cycling,Austrian Tyrol 、

   This self-guided cycling holiday starting in Fiigen is along quiet cycle paths with beautiful mountains all around. It can either be a relaxing introduction to family cycling or faster-paced,depending on the routes chosen each day. Kids will love the Black Hole water slide.

. Seven days from 525pp half-board (半食宿) including route guidance,bike hire £70 a week

zipwiriwg (高空滑索) and (绕绳下降) ,

Scotland 

  It was once the summer home of Beatrix Potter,an English author best known for her children's books featuring animals. Now its 50 acres of gardens and woodland by the Tay River are the setting for family adventures ranging from zipwiring and tree climbing to mountain climbing and abseiling. There,s  also an indoor sports stadium for rainy days,and family and kids,entertainment in the evenings.

 . Seven nights from £409 adult, £349 child,full-board,including activities 

Rock climbing,Spain

  If your kids love climbing walls back home,try it on the real thing on the sunny Costa Blanca,where the sea cliffs (MM.) provide a perfect learning setting. The beaches at Calp,a coastal town,are great for kids to relax on when not climbing. Remember to take enough food with you.

From £699pp a week. Discounts for non-climbing family members and children under 7

Canoeing and damping,Sweden 

  This is a slow travel experience for the family,walking down the Klar?lven river in Sweden just about 2 km per hour. The river is wide and mellow (p 音柔和的) , so this trip is suitable for children of all ages,as long as they love wild camping on the river,s  banks. An adventure yes,but a peaceful one.

 .Seven-day tour for £135 adult, £55 child and food package free 

13. In the summer home of Beatrix Potter,visitors can

   A. go camping by the Tay river

   B. leam to write children's stories 

    C. do various adventurous activities   

    D. learn why Potter loved animals

14. What can be known about Rock climbing in Spain?

   A. It has cycle paths.

   B. It is held in a sunny area.

    C. It offers free food to visitors.

   D. It is intended for children under 7.

15. If a couple and their twin daughters go canoeing and camping,they should pay.

   A. 190   B. 245

    C. 325   D. 380

16. What do the four activities have in common?

   A. They are easy to get to.

   B. They are provided all year round,

    C. They are for family visitors.

   D. They are suitable for lovers of cycling.

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