If you can’t seem to catch enough Z’s during the week, you’re not alone. But bad things happen to your body when you’re sleep-deprived, not least of which is weight gain. Well, here’s some good news: Sleeping in on the weekend to make up for sleep lost during the week is 【1】 with lower body mass index (BMI), according to a study published in the Oxford University Press journal Sleep.

The researchers, a collaboration of scientists based in Boston, Massachusetts, and the Republic of Korean, sought to determine if what they refer to as “catch-up sleep”【2】 body mass index (BMI) in the general population. To do so, they conducted face-to-face interviews of a random sampling of 2,156 adults, comparing their sleep habits with their BMI scores. The 932 participants who slept in – “catch-up sleepers” (people who sleep longer on the weekend than on weekdays by approximately two hours) had a(n)【3】 lower BMI than the other subjects. What’s more, every additional hour of catch-up sleep was linked with a decrease in BMI.

As to why sleeping in on weekends can lead to weight loss, one of the study co-authors, Robert Thomas, MD, MMSc, of the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Department of Medicine at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston,【4】 Reader’s Digest of the “substantial(大量的) experimental and epidemiological(流行病学的) data that short sleep contributes to weight gain.” He notes, “our best 【5】 as researchers are that there are balances to be kept, and the body can adjust and 【6】 within reason. Catch-up sleep allows the basic balance to be maintained.”

Although the study showed significant differences in BMI with the 【7】 of two or more hours of catch-up sleep, Dr. Thomas points out that there are “substantial individual differences,” such that the benefit we get from those extra hours will vary 【8】 on how much sleep each of us generally needs. “To determine your optional sleep, you can track the time spent sleeping on nights when there is no need to wake up to an alarm,” suggests Liza Baker, a health coach at Simply Health Coaching. That tells you about how many hours of sleep your body likes to get, since it 【9】 greatly across the population, from just 4 to 5 hours to 9 to 10 hours.

So can you actually lost weight by sleeping in on the weekend? Only if you’re paying off a sleep 【10】 from the week, according to the result of this study. It helps if you’re also eating less, Dr. Thomas adds.

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In a society, such as the United States or Canada, which has many national, religious and cultural differences, people 【1】 value individualism--the differences among people. Teachers place a lot of importance on the 【2】 that make each student special. The educational systems in these countries show these values. Students do not memorize information. Instead, they work 【3】 and find answers by themselves.There is often discussion in the classroom. At an early age, students learn to form their own ideas and opinions.

In most Asia societies, on the contrary, the people have the same language, history and culture. Perhaps for this reason, the educational system in much of the Orient 【4】 society’s belief in group goals and purposes rather than individualism. Children in China, Japan and Korea often work together and help one another on assignments. In the classroom, the teaching 【5】 are often very formal. The teacher lectures, and the students listen. There is not much discussion. Instead, the students recite rules or information that have memorized.

There are advantages and disadvantages to both of these 【6】 of education. For example, one advantage to the system in Japan is that students there learn much more math and science than American students by the end of high school. They also study more hours each day and more days each year than North Americans do. The system is difficult, but it 【7】students for a society that values discipline and self-control. There is, however, a disadvantage. Memorization is an 【8】 learning method in Japanese schools, yet many students say that after an exam, they forget much of the information they have memorized.

The advantage of the educational system in North America, on the other hand, is that students learn to think for themselves. The system prepares them for a society that values 【9】 ideas. There is, however, a disadvantage. When students graduate from school, they haven’t 【10】 as many basic rules and facts as students in other countries have.

【1】All the students are given tips on how to _______ when an earthquake happens.

【2】I find online communication rather _______, and face-to-face conversations are more meaningful.

【3】Having games on my mobile phone can make it difficult to _______ my homework.

【4】Stay away from tall posts and trees even after the storm _______.

【5】In 1963, Martin Luther King organized a march to Washington, D.C. and _______ starting with the words “I have a dream”.

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用（＼）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词。

2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Sometimes there’s no so much work for you to deal with and you felt it’s beyond your ability to finish them. Actually, you can take measure to help yourself out. Firstly, list all the tasks which must be done and decide which one requires immediately attention. Secondly, divide the work into separate from parts so it’ll be easier for you to see whether each part is being accomplished as desiring. Besides, assign a little extra time for each task, such that the work will be carried out systematically. Finally, you’ll find sense of accomplishment will replace the anxious you felt at first.

Phelps puts spotlight on cupping(拔火罐)

Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps fed American swimmers to 8 gold medals in the 4 × 100-meter relay, but what grabbed media attention and led to stories and photos around the globe were the purple and red circles on his back.

Michael Phelps of the USA is seen with red cupping marks on his shoulder as he competes during the 2016 Rio Olympics men’s 200m butterfly in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Aug 8, 2016.

Chinese swimmer Fu Yuanhui goes viral

China’s women’s swimmer Fu Yuanhui has created a hit online not just by winning the bronze medal in the 100m backstroke competition, but also by her facial expressions during the post semi-final interview with China Central Television (CCTV) on Monday.

When asked whether she held back for the final, Fu replied “No, I used my ‘prehistorical power (洪荒之力)’” What she meant was that she had spared no efforts in the semi-final. Since then, the so-called “prehistorical power” has gone viral and become a new Internet meme.

Britain wins first Olympic diving gold in men’s synchronized 3m springboard(男子双人3米跳板)

Britain’s Jack Laugher and Chris Mears ended China’s gold medal monopoly (垄断) over diving events at the Rio Olympics by winning the men’s synchronized 3m springboard final on Wednesday, the country’s first-ever Olympic gold medal in diving.

Laugher and Mears finished with a six-round total of 454.32 points, just 4.11 points ahead of silver medalists Mike Hixon and Sam Dorman of the USA at the Maria Lenk Aquatics Center. China’s Cao Yuan and Qin Kai took the bronze with 443.70 points.

【1】What attracted media attention with Phelps’ winning the gold medal?

A. His scars on his back.

B. His great leadership.

C. The cupping marks on his back.

D. His achievements made in the men’s 200m butterfly.

【2】Which of the following is NOT the reason why Fu Yuanhui became the spotlight?

A. Her devotion and determination to swimming.

B. Her achievement in the 100m backstroke competition.

C. Her facial expression during the post semi-final interview.

D. Her humourous reply to the reporter—the so-called “prehistorical power”.

【3】What can we learn from the third news?

A. China didn’t win any medals in diving events at the Rio Olympics.

B. Mike Hixon and Sam Dorman of the USA took silver with 447.81 points.

C. Britain had never won the Olympic diving gold medal before the Rio Olympics.

D. Britain became the gold medal monopolist (垄断者) of diving events at the Rio Olympics.

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

I have a older sister. Her name is Monica. He is very pretty and smart, with long black hair and big eye. She is always ready to help me and look after me. But she was used to be easy to get angry, especially that she was with family members only. Once I talked to her this problem. Feeling terrible sorry, she agreed with me but promised to make a change. She also thanked me for making her aware of her problem. She had made huge progress on this issue so far. Now I like her even more and I am glad I have so a great sister.

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在此符号下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

An opening week held in our school last week so that we could show a great achievements we made in art education.

The art works exhibition went on from Monday to Friday,exhibit the excellent art works,such as paper cuts, paintings and flower arrangements.Both of the art works were created by the students of our school.That attracted the public most was the singing and dance performances in Friday afternoon.All these activities draw the close attention of the public and the parents as well,receiving high praises from the public.

Through these activity,the public has a better understanding of our school.As a result of,we all think that the opening week was of great successful.

【1】The school with a long history _______ in 1890.

【2】Avatar is one of my favorite cartoon _______, because she is kind and helpful.

【3】Instead of going to supermarkets, nowadays Mary just presses a button and then her orders _______ the next day.

【4】In the rescue attempts, our first and the most important _______ is to save lives.

【5】He _______ people around the world to fight for justice and equal rights.

A. Hiding behind B. To hide behind

C. Hide behind D. Hidden behind