A study now lends support to the idea that meal­time distractions(分散注意) can mask the clues that we really have eaten quite enough. Moreover, it finds, the caloric fallout of not paying attention to what we're eating doesn't necessarily end when a meal is over.

Rose Cooper from England, and her colleagues gathered 22 men and an equal number of women for an experiment. Each person dined alone, continuously receiving nine small shares of food items. These ranged from cheese twists and potato chips to carrots, cherry tomatoes and sandwiches or sausage rolls.

Because the goal was to test the potential impacts of distraction on fullness, the researchers randomly assigned half of the participants to eat in front of a computer—and to gain as many wins as possible at the “card” game. Everyone else was told to focus on the sensory qualities of their meal.

According to their instructions, the participants ate all of the food given to them. Yet people who played a computer game during lunch found their meal less filling than the mindful eaters had. Game players also swallow down twice as many cookies, almost an hour later, when they were allowed all the dessert they wanted( in the name of a taste test)．The British scientists present their findings in the February edition of The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

The real question is why distracted eating should impact snacking.It appears, the scientists say, that memory plays some tricky role in how we register what we eat and the degree to which it satisfies.

Interestingly, eight years ago, Britta Barkeling of Huddinge University in Stockholm and her colleagues reported somewhat related findings.Their 18 overweight subjects had no choice other than to get rid of everything but lunch, on one day—because they were blindfolded. Compared to a day when they could view what they were dining on, these people consumed only three quarters as many calories. Yet even hours afterward, they reported being no less full than on the day they had been able to see their plates.

Of course dining in the dark isn't practical. And sometimes what we eat doesn't really invite our absolute attention. But there is certainly a growing mountain of data indicating that mindless eating is a waste of resources, a risk to our waistlines—and a costly threat to health.

36．Rose Cooper and her colleagues did the experiment in order to ________．

A．show that all the people enjoy snacks

B．prove that playing computer games is harmful while dining

C．find possible effects of distraction on fullness

D．test the impacts of eating snacks on different people

37．Which is the most effective way to concentrate on your food when dining?

A．Viewing your food. 

B．Blindfolding your eyes.

C．Playing computer games. 

D．Eating by oneself.

38．The reason why distracted eating influences snacking may be that ________．

A．you eat less in that case

B．you are cheated by your memory

C．you have consumed more calories

D．you digest what you've eaten faster

39．We can conclude from the passage that ________．

A．distracted eating may damage your health

B．eating snacks will make you feel full

C．Britta became famous because of the experiment

D．playing is more important than what we eat

A group of teenagers: they laugh and talk over each other, dance and make faces — you wouldn’t believe they had just played on the same stage as famous American singers Kid Cudi and Eminem.
These seven kids, all under the age of 20, are members of the band Kids These Days (KTD).
Fresh out of high school, the band already has done things that most teens couldn’t even imagine. They played at festivals including the recent SXSW in Austin and Lollapalooza in their hometown, Chicago, to crowds of loyal fans.
KTD uses a mix of hip-hop, jazz, blues and classic rock to make a sound of their own.
“KTD simply mixes most, if not all of my favourite music styles,” said Kamia Jones, as Chicago high school student.“I like that they aren’t afraid to be different and that their music is real and speaks to the soul.”
The band formed two years ago. Now, as well as local fans, they are becoming popular around the world. Their facebook page is filled with supportive posts from admirers from California to Tokyo.
“It’s really strange to me that people from London, Australia and Russia... They have heard
of us and they like our music because it’s really cool feeling,” says Marcie Stewart, who plays keyboard for the band.
Despite their recent fame, KTD is a group of normal teenagers and they remain very close to one another. While talking to the reporters, they dance and make fun of each other.
When asked what advice they would give to other teen musicians, Greg Landfair, KTD’s drummer, said, “Keep your heart in it. Never lose the music and what you are doing, because that’s what you’re here for. Let the music always be first.”

1. 1.

   KTD’s music is popular among teenagers mainly because ________.

   1. A.
      it is about the strange life of teenagers
   2. B.
      it mixes many music styles teenagers love into their music
   3. C.
      all the band members are young and handsome
   4. D.
      the band members dance and make fun of each other
2. 2.

   What do we know about KTD?

   1. A.
      They are all of the same age.
   2. B.
      They are as famous as Kid Cudi and Eminem.
   3. C.
      There are five members in the band.
   4. D.
      They have fans around the world.
3. 3.

   According to Greg, teen musicians should___________.

   1. A.
      make music close to their lives
   2. B.
      always think of the needs of the fans
   3. C.
      love the music they are playing
   4. D.
      stay close to the group member
4. 4.

   The author wrote this article to___________.

   1. A.
      show the kind of music teenagers love
   2. B.
      encourage young musicians to play music
   3. C.
      describe a special music style
   4. D.
      introduce a successful band of teenagers

Plays are not a new thing. People have been putting them on for thousands of years. Plays first came on the scene in the sixth century B.C..They were put on in Greece.

So the early Greek plays had regular characters and a chorus. The story happened through the main characters. But the chorus explained the action. For instance, one character might treat another cruelly. The chorus might admonish(告诫) the character that the god was not pleased with such behavior.

The stories in the plays were mostly about the gods or famous heroes. These were stories the people already knew. Many of the characters in these stories were women. But there were no women actors. Both the main characters and the chorus were played by men.

Greek theaters were usually built into hillsides. The stage was at the bottom. The seats rose up the side of the hill. These theaters were often very large. It could be hard to see and hear. Actors wore platform（舞台） shoes. These made them look taller. They also wore tall headdresses and masks. A mask would be painted with a face showing the character’s feelings. It would also have a mouth opening shaped like a funnel（漏斗）. This made the actor’s voice sound louder. There was a small painted building on the stage. Actors could go in and out one of its three doors. Aside from this, there was no scenery.

1．What is the best title for this passage would be_____?

A．Plays Then and Now.　　　　 B．Performing in a Large Theater.

　 C．Early Greek Theater.　　　　 D．The Actors’ Use of Masks.　　　

2．The first part of a play to be developed was

　 A．the chorus. B．dialogue.　 C．masks.　　　 D．scenery.　　　

3．Actors wore platform shoes and masks to

A．show how important the characters were.

　 B．make it easier for audiences to see and hear them.

C．make them stand out from the chorus.

　 D．make it easier for audiences to laugh at them.　　　

4．In the third paragraph, the characters and the chorus are explained by

　 A．describing how they dressed.

　 B．describing their functions.

　 C．telling in what ways they were similar.

　 D．telling why women could not join in.　

It is under the CPC’s leadership that China has overcome many challenges in its economic, political and social systems and achieved remarkable progress the world has ever seen. Under the CPC’s leadership, China has become the world’s largest second largest economy. People’s lives have greatly improved, and hundreds of millions of people have been lifted out of poverty, an objective fact no one can deny. At the same time, China is quickly becoming a major player on the world stage.
As a responsible nation, China has been playing a growing role and shouldered greater responsibilities in world affairs. Such achievements, especially for a nation with a size equaling to a continent and a population of nearly 1.4 billion, are not easy to make. What roles do you think CPC has played in China? Do you think it’s the CPC leadership that has made China’s economic miracle possible? Is there any room for improvements for the future role of CPC? What challenges will lie ahead for the future leadership of CPC? Please share your opinion with us.
【小题1】The purpose of writing the article is to ______.
A. describe the greatest changes in China.
B. describe the importance of China.
C. tell us some challenges facing the CPC. 
D. gain more information about the roles the CPC plays in China.
【小题2】According to the passage, CPC refers to              .

It is under the CPC’s leadership that China has overcome many challenges in its economic, political and social systems and achieved remarkable progress the world has ever seen. Under the CPC’s leadership, China has become the world’s largest second largest economy. People’s lives have greatly improved, and hundreds of millions of people have been lifted out of poverty, an objective fact no one can deny. At the same time, China is quickly becoming a major player on the world stage.
As a responsible nation, China has been playing a growing role and shouldered greater responsibilities in world affairs. Such achievements, especially for a nation with a size equaling to a continent and a population of nearly 1.4 billion, are not easy to make. What roles do you think CPC has played in China? Do you think it’s the CPC leadership that has made China’s economic miracle possible? Is there any room for improvements for the future role of CPC? What challenges will lie ahead for the future leadership of CPC? Please share your opinion with us

1. 1.

   The purpose of writing the article is to ______

   1. A.
      describe the greatest changes in China
   2. B.
      describe the importance of China
   3. C.
      tell us some challenges facing the CP
   4. D.
   5. E.
      gain more information about the roles the CPC plays in China
2. 2.

   According to the passage, CPC refers to

   1. A.
      Communist（共产主义） Party of China
   2. B.
      Cost Per Click（每次点击付费广告）
   3. C.
      card-programming control （卡片程序控制）
   4. D.
      Computer Process Control（计算机过程控制）
3. 3.

   How does the author feel about the roles the CPC has played in China?

   1. A.
      Dissatisfied
   2. B.
      Amazed
   3. C.
      Annoyed
   4. D.
      Proud
4. 4.

   The underlined word " miracle " in Paragraph 2 probably means _____

   1. A.
      problem
   2. B.
      disaster
   3. C.
      wonder
   4. D.
      event
5. 5.

   What’s the best title for this passage?

   1. A.
      What roles do you think CPC plays in China?
   2. B.
      Why has CPC played an important role in China?
   3. C.
      China has become the world’s second largest economy
   4. D.
      China has overcome many challenges and achieved remarkable progress