阅读理解 Research has shown that music has an important effect on one"s body and

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阅读理解     Research has shown that music has an important effect on one"s body and psyche (心灵). In fact,
there is a growing field of health care known as music therapy, which uses music to treat diseases. Even
hospitals are beginning to use music therapy. This is not surprising, as music affects the body and mind in
many powerful ways.
     Research has shown that quick music can make a person feel more alert, while slow music can
produce a calm, deep thinking state. Also, research has found that music can change brainwave activity
levels. This can help the brain to change speeds more easily on its own as needed, which means that
music can bring lasting benefits to your state of mind, even after you"ve stopped listening.
     Breathing and heart rates can also be influenced by music. This can mean slower breathing, slower
heart rate. This is why music and music therapy can help reduce the damaging effects of long-term stress,
greatly promoting (促进) not only relaxation, but health.
     Music can also be used to bring about a more positive state of mind by helping to keep worries away. Music has also been found to bring many other benefits, such as lowering blood pressure and reducing
the risk of strokes. It is no surprise that so many people are considering music as an important tool to
help the body become or stay healthy.1. What can we infer about music therapy? A. It is a type of music.
B. It is a research about music.
C. It is akind of musical effect on diseases.
D. It is the use of music method to help treat diseases.2. According to the second paragraph, we can know that ________.A. music with different speeds has different effects
B. quick music is not good for one"s health
C. slow music can help one to think more calmly and slowly
D. music will have less benefit after one stops listening3. The reason why music can help deal with stress is that ________.A. it is used by many hospitals
B. it can help change brainwaves
C. it does good to breathing and heart rates
D. it can bring a more positive state of mind4. According to the passage, music can help deal with all the following EXCEPT ________.A. nervousness
B. mind illnesses
C. strokes
D. high blood pressure

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阅读理解      Can dogs and cats live in perfect harmony in the same home?People who are thinking about adopting a dog as a friend for their cats are worried that they will fight.A recent research has found a new recipe of
success.According to the study,if the cat is adopted before the dog,and if they are introduced when still
young (less than 6 months for cats,a year for dogs),it is highly probable that the two pets will get along
swimmingly.Twothirds of the homes interviewed reported a positive relationship between their cat and dog.
      However,it wasn"t all sweetness and light.There was a reported coldness between the cat and dog in
25% of the homes,while aggression and fighting were observed in 10% of the homes.One reason for this is probably that some of their body signals are just opposite.For example,when a cat turns its head away it
signals aggression,while a dog doing the same signals submission.
     In homes with cats and dogs living peacefully,researchers observed a surprising behaviour.They are
learning how to talk each other"s language.It is a surprise that cats can learn how to talk"Dog",and dogs can learn how to talk"Cat"．
     What"s interesting is that both cats and dogs have appeared to develop their intelligence.They can learn to read each other"s body signals,suggesting that the two may have more in common than was previously
suspected.Once familiar with each other"s presence and body language,cats and dogs can play together,
greet each other nose to nose,and enjoy sleeping together on the sofa.They can easily share the same
water bowl and in some cases groom (梳理)each other.
     The significance of this research on cats and dogs may go beyond pets-to people who don"t get along,
including neighbors,colleagues at work,and even world superpowers.If cats and dogs can learn to get
along,surely people have a good chance.

1．The underlined word "swimmingly" in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ________.

A．early
B．sweetly
C．quickly
D．smoothly

2．Some cats and dogs may fight when ________.

A．they are cold to each other
B．they look away from each other
C．they misunderstand each other"s signals
D．they are introduced at an early age

3．What is found surprising about cats and dogs?

A．They eat and sleep together.
B．They observe each other"s behaviours.
C．They learn to speak each other"s language.
D．They know something from each other"s voices.

4．It is suggested in Paragraph 4 that cats and dogs ________.

A．have common interests
B．are less different than was thought
C．have a common body language
D．are less intelligent than was expected

5．What can we human beings learn from cats and dogs?

A．We should learn to live in harmony.
B．We should know more about animals.
C．We should live in peace with animals.
D．We should learn more body languages.

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阅读理解       Do you want to improve your memory?Are you struggling to remember names and faces as you get
older?Try picking up the phone and speaking to someone.Scientists have found that holding a simple
conversation could be just as effective as playing popular "braintraining" games that have reproduced a
multimillion pound industry.
      Researchers compared 36 studies on memory exercises performed between 1970 and 2007.Some
studies suggested both healthy older adults and those with mild cognitive impairment (轻度认知缺陷)
could remember words better after some memory training.
However,other studies found this improvement was matched by those who were asked to hold a
discussion about art.
     The finding that social interaction could be just as effective at keeping memory loss at bay comes after Age Concern warned more than a million people aged over 65 lived alone in their own homes.The charity warned solitary lifestyles were a "silent epidemic (静默的流行病)"spreading through the nation quickly.
      Dr Martin said most people experienced a cognitive decline in old age.This can include memory loss
and inability to plan,pay close attention or perform tasks as quickly as before.The normal rate of decline
seems to speed up in some people,leading to a condition called mild cognitive impairment,which some
researchers see as a reason for developing mental diseases later in life.
      Although several studies have suggested that braintraining exercises could delay signs of cognitive
decline,the studies and the types of training have many different kinds.The findings do not mean that longer,more intense or different exercises might not be effective,but that those which have been reported thus far
have only limited effect.
     Dr Martin concluded researchers needed to improve the way they used their studies to eventually
determine ways of preventing cognitive decline in old age.

1．What is the main idea of Paragraph 1?

A．People should play more "braintraining" games.
B．Training has a great effect on our health.
C．Having a conversation can improve memory
D．People have no ways to improve memory

2．What does the underlined word "solitary" probably mean?

A．Unhealthy.
B．Alone.
C．Enjoying being alone.
D．Lacking patience.

3．Mild cognitive impairment can cause people to ________.

A．have mental diseases
B．develop physical diseases
C．worry about the coming of old age
D．escape from the reality in life

4．What message can be implied in the passage?

A．Most people suffer from memory loss.
B．There are more social problems to be settled at present.
C．No one can prevent old age from coming.
D．Whether "braintraining" exercises have a great effect on memory is not sure.

5．The passage would be of great help to ________.

A．children
B．housewives
C．elderly people
D．badtempered people

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阅读理解     Homestay provides English language students with the opportunity to speak English outside the classroom and the experience of being part of a British home.
     What to Expect
The host will provide accommodation and meals.Rooms will be cleaned and bedcovers changed at least once a week.You will be given the house key and the host is there to offer help and advice as well as to take an interest in your physical and mental health.
      Accommodation Zones
      Homestays are located in London mainly in Zones 2,3 and 4 of the transport system.Most hosts do not live in the town centre as much of central London is commercial and not residential (居住的)．Zones 3 and 4 often offer larger accommodation in a less crowded area.It is very convenient to travel in London by Underground.
    Meal Plans Available
   ◇Continental Breakfast
   ◇Breakfast and Dinner
   ◇Breakfast,Packed Lunch and Dinner
    It"s important to note that few English families still provide a traditional cooked breakfast.Your accommodation includes Continental Breakfast which normally consists of fruit juice,cereal (谷物类食品),bread and tea or coffee.Cheese,fruit and cold meat are not normally part of a Continental Breakfast in England.Dinners usually  consist of meat or fish with vegetables followed by dessert,fruit and coffee.
     Friends
     If you wish to invite a friend over to visit,you must first ask your host"s permission.You have no right to entertain friends in a family home as some families feel it is an invasion of their privacy.
     SelfCatering Accommodation in Private Homes
     Accommodation on a roomonly basis includes shared kitchen and bathroom facilities and often a main living room.This kind of accommodation offers an independent lifestyle and is more suitable for the longstay student.However,it does not provide the same family atmosphere as an ordinary homestay and may not benefit those who need to practise English at home quite as much.

1．The passage is probably written for ________.

A．hosts willing to receive foreign students
B．foreigners hoping to build British culture
C．travellers planning to visit families in London
D．English learners applying to live in English homes

2．Which of the following will the host provide?

A．Room cleaning.
B．Medical care.
C．Free transport.
D．Physical training.

3．What can be inferred from Paragraph 3?

A．Zone 4 is more crowded than Zone 2.
B．The business centre of London is in Zone 1.
C．Hosts dislike travelling to the city centre.
D．Accommodation in the city centre is not provided.

4．According to the passage,what does Continental Breakfast include?

A．Dessert and coffee.
B．Fruit and vegetables.
C．Bread and fruit juice.
D．Cereal and cold meat.

5．Why do some people choose selfcatering accommodation?

A．To experience a warmer family atmosphere.
B．To enrich their knowledge of English.
C．To entertain friends as they like.
D．To enjoy much more freedom.

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阅读理解      Water is very important to living things. Without water there can be no life on the earth. All animals
and plants need water. Man also needs water. We need water to drink, to cook our food and to clean
ourselves. Water is needed in offices, factories and schools. Water is needed everywhere.
      There is water in seas, rivers and lakes. Water is found almost everywhere. Even in the desert part
of the world, there is some water in the air. You can not see or feel it when it is a part of the air. The
water in the seas, rivers and lakes is a liquid, the water in the air is a gas, and we call it water vapor (蒸气).
      Clouds are made of water. They may be made of very small drops of water. They may also be made
of snow crystals(结晶体). Snow crystals are very small crystals of ice. Ice is frozen water. It is a solid.
There can be snow and ice everywhere in winter.
     Water may be a solid or a liquid or a gas. When it is a solid, it may be as hard as a stone. When it is
a liquid, you can drink it. When it is a gas, you can not see or feel it.

1. Where can we find water?

A. We can find water when it turns into vapor.
B. Water can be found almost everywhere.
C. We can see water in deserts here and there.
D. Water is only in seas and rivers.

2. We can drink water when it is____.

A. a liquid
B. a solid
C. in the air
D. turned into ice

3. Clouds are made of

A. seas, rivers and lakes
B. blocks of ice
C. very small drops of water or snow crystals
D. solid, liquid and gas

4. Water has three states(状态). They are ____.

A. ice, snow and air
B. solid, vapor, snow
C. drops of water, blocks of ice and crystals of water
D. solid, liquid and gas

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阅读理解     We know, painkillers in a tablet can make your headache go away, and antibiotic from a tube can
prevent your cuts from becoming infected. Can medicine come in chicken eggs? A team of scientists
from Scotland says "yes." They"ve kept some special chickens that lay eggs with disease-treating drugs
inside.
     These drugs are made of molecules called proteins. Animals make thousands of proteins-they"re the
main ingredients(成分) in skin, hair, milk, and meat. Since animals can make proteins easily, they"re
good animals for making protein drugs.
     Researchers have already made cows, sheep, and goats that pump out protein drugs in their milk.
But chickens are cheaper to take care of, need less room, and grow faster than these other animals.
"Those qualities could make chickens a better choice to become living drug factories." says Simon
Lillico of the Roslin Institute near Edinburgh, Scotland.
     Lillico and a team of researchers changed chickens" DNA-the code that tells cells how to make
proteins-so that the birds" cells made two protein drugs. One drug can treat skin cancer, and the other
treats a nerve disease called multiple sclerosis.
     The scientists changed the chickens" DNA so that the birds made these drugs only in their egg whites.
This protects the chickens" bodies from the drugs" possible harmful effects and makes it easy for scientists
to collect the drugs.
     These special chickens can pass on their drug-laying abilities to their chicks. So far, the Scottish
researchers have kept five generations of drug-producing chickens. But the scientists need to improve
these chickens. The chickens don"t make enough drugs to treat people yet. Once the researchers perfect
their technique, you might eventually take your medicine from chicken eggs.

1. What is the best title of the passage?

A. Animals and Protein Drugs.
B. Medicine Packaged in Various Forms.
C. A Scotland Scientist and His Chickens.
D.Chickens: a Better Choice of Living Drug Factories.

2. Which of the following is Not True according to the passage?

A. It takes much shorter time for chickens to grow than cows, sheep and goats.
B. Compared to cows, sheep and goats, chickens are less expensive to be raised.
C. Chickens can produce the best quality of drugs among the drug-producing animals.
D. Chickens are smaller in size than cows, sheep and goats and therefore need less room.

3. Why did the chickens make the drugs only in the egg whites?

A. Because it will help to collect the drugs easily.
B. Because it will not change the DNA of the chickens.
C. Because it will be easy for the patients to take the drugs.
D. Because it will prevent possible harmful effects on the patients.

4. What can be inferred from the passage?

A.Scottish researchers have kept five more drug-producing chickens.
B.This technique still needs improving so as to satisfy the normal application.
C.In the future people with diseases will take eggs instead of pills.
D.  The chicks need to be improved so as to carry the same ability as their parents.

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