【题目】根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Everyone needs a break, and vacations are not meant for serious study. _【1】__ The Spring Festival is coming up so this is the perfect time to discuss some great English language literature to take on a long train journey.

Before getting into the recommendations, you need to determine your English reading comprehension level. If you're at the beginner's level, there are two options: reading a children's book or reading a book that you've read in Chinese translation. __2__ If you're at the intermediate level, popular books like pop fiction, mysteries and thrillers are good options. For advanced readers, classic works of literature or modern prize winners (Nobel, Pulitzer) are good options.

3__ When I pick up a book I like, even though the first few chapters are really hard to get through, I would try to get accustomed to the language the author uses. Generally, after the first few chapters, things get a lot easier, especially if I get involved in the story.

Another great way to keep yourself motivated is to find a friend who's interested in reading the same book. You can make goals that you both want to achieve. __4_

Some quick recommendations: Harry Potter, start with the first book and go on from there; the Narnia series; anything by U.S. writer Michael Crichton; and if you like horror, U.S. writer Stephen King is always unusual and fun. __5_ Happy reading!

A.If you pick a book which is so challenging, it will be too stressful.

B.The most important thing is to pick a book that you're really interested in.

C.You may also enjoy your reading when hanging out with your family.

D.You should just find a topic or author you're interested in, and the rest will go from there.

E.You can also discuss plot lines or vocabulary issues with each other by SMS or email.

F.Instead, they're a great way to take a break and enjoy a good book.

G.This will help you get over any unfamiliar words or phrases, since you're already familiar with the story.

【题目】阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

Scientists have discovered that1(stay) in the cold could help us lose weight. Researchers at the University of California found that exposure to the cold increases levels of a protein that helps form brown fat--the type of fat that produces heat and keeps us warm. Brown fat burns energy,2helps us lose weight. White fat stores extra energy, which results 3weight gain. The researchers said that because air conditioning and heating give us constant, 4 (comfort) temperatures, our body’s need for brown fat has decreasedThey found that: “Outdoor workers in northern Finland who 5(expose) to cold temperature have 6significant amount of brown fat when 7(compare) to same-aged indoor workers.” The research was conducted on two different control groups of mice.8group was injected with the protein that helps create brown fat. This group later gained 30% less weight after both groups were fed high-fat diets. The researchers say this could be good news in the fight against obesity. People who are obese have 9(low) levels of brown fat than thinner people. Head researcher Hei Sook Sul said, “This protein could become an important target for research into the treatment and prevention of obesity and obesity-related diseases.” She added, “If you can somehow increase levels of this protein, you could10 (possible) lose more weight even if eating the same amount of food.”

【题目】阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中,选出最佳选项。

Sitting at a desk in a classroom all day can be pretty boring.

The teachers at Ward Elementary in Winston –Salem, North Carolina, picked up on that and traded in their students’ desks for exercise bikes as a part of their Read and Ride program!

The Read and Ride program began five years ago. One classroom has enough bikes for every student in any given class, and throughout the day teachers bring in their students to the room to ride them and read their books.

Even regular classrooms have one bike in the back of each room for students who just can’t sit still to use to help them burn energy in a good way.

Students love being more active! Teachers enjoy seeing students eager to readParents appreciate stronger, smarter children. Headmasters value this effective and cost-free program.“Riding exercise bikes makes reading fun for many kids who get frustrated(挫败的) when they readThus, they have a way to release that frustration while they ride,” said Scott Ertl, who started the program.“As we can see, everyone wants to promote literacy and lose weight! But many students who are overweight struggle with sports and activities since they don’t want to always be the last or lose with others watching on the playgroundOn exercise bikes, however, students are able to exert(发挥)themselves at their own level—without anyone noticing when they slow down or take a break.”

As it turns out, not only are the bikes helping the students burn calories, they’re also helping them learn better and stay focusedAt the end of the school year the school analyzed testing data and found that students that spent more time reading and riding did more than twice as well on reading tests than their fellow students who spent the least time in the program.

【1】Why did the teachers start the Read and Ride program?

A. To get the students out of the classrooms.

B. To make the students more active in sports.

C. To read effectively in an active way.

D. To help the overweight students keep fit.

【2】According to Scott Ertl,riding exercise bikes___________.

A. is the least expensive way for exercise

B. can benefit overweight students in both ways

C. is the best way to build up students’ body

D. is a good way to avoid being watched by teachers

【3】The program helps the students in the following ways except________.

A. help them learn better

B. reduce their reading difficulties

C. build up their bodies

D. improve their learning concentration

【题目】根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

Amazing Activities for a Mental Health Day

Mental health is an important part of your life. It makes you able to function during everyday life and helps you feel confident to rise to a new challenge. There are many ways to improve your mental health.

Pay a visit to your friends. 【1】 It is a good idea to visit your best friend and spend your mental health day together. You will have an opportunity to laugh, relax and reflect together on some interesting topics.

Go for a walk. Walking is one of the best ways to increase both mental and physical health. If you make long walking a regular habit, you will always feel peaceful and calm.2 Moreover, it can help you erase a bad day, as you start concentrating on the surrounding environment.

3 Go to a park in your neighborhood or take a short trip to more rural areas, because nature is a perfect medicine when you are suffering from stress. Just looking at greenery can ease your mind. It seems to be the healing for tired minds and for overburdened spirits.

Read. If you prefer a passive way of spending time, you can spend your mental health day reading, a good book.4 When you read, you can escape from reality, fears and obsessive thoughts. Reading is a good de-stressing activity that takes your mind off everyday life.

Go shopping. Shopping sprees can offer wonderful health benefits linked to great mental health. 5 It surely rids yourself of stress. The heightened emotions of happiness release endorphins in your brain, which help you refocus your mind on your body movements, improving your mood.

A. Nature heals.

B. Human interaction seems to keep our minds refreshed.

C. Go out for a picnic.

D. Shopping with your friends provides a bonding experience.

E. Getting lost in a wonderful book will help you refresh your mind.

F. Use your mental health day to make up for sleep and have a good rest.

G. A long walk is a perfect time to clear your mind and focus on yourself.

【题目】After a busy day of work and play, the body needs to rest. Sleep is necessary for good health. During this time, the body recovers from the activities of the previous day. The rest that you get while sleeping makes it possible for your body to prepare itself for the next day.

There are four levels of sleep, each being a little deeper than the one before. As you sleep, your body relaxes little by little. Your heart beats more slowly, and your brain slows down. After you reach the fourth level, your body shifts back and forth from one level of sleep to the other.

Although your mind slows down, you will dream from time to time. Scientists who study sleep point out that when you are dreaming, your eyeballs begin to move more quickly (although your eyelids are closed). This stage of sleep is called REM, which stands for rapid eye movement.

If you have trouble falling asleep, some people suggest breathing very slowly and very deeply. Other people believe that drinking warm milk will make you drowsy. There is also an old suggestion that counting sheep will put you to sleep.

1The text makes us know that not getting enough sleep might make you _________.

A. suffer form poor health B. enjoy more

C. dream more often D. breathe quickly

2During REM, _______.

A. you move restlessly

B. you start dreaming

C. your mind stops working

D. your eyeballs move quickly

3The underlined word “drowsy” in the last paragraph probably means______.

A. lazy B. sleepy C. relaxed D. pleased

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