About 35 percent of British adults sleep with teddy bears. Many more share a be
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About 35 percent of British adults sleep with teddy bears. Many more share a bed with a partner or spouse. Others still co - sleep, alongside children in a family bed.
But lying with your iPad? A recent survey by marketing agency Rosette found that 68 percent of tablet owners use the device in the bedroom, more than in any other location. The living room took a close second place, at 63 percent, reports AdAge. com, and only 45 percent of respondents said they use their tablets on the go.
But bringing devices into the bedroom is a bad idea, if quality rest is your goal. One of the most important factors of sleepiness is darkness, which signals to the brain that it’s time to start speeding up production of the sleep - inducing hormone melatonin. But as the New York Times points out, in our modern world, we are exposed to light long after the sun sets. While any type of light can disturb your sleep, the blue wavelength light given off by cell phones, laptops, tablets and other gadgets is particularly troublesome. Research shows that this blue light causes alertness so decisively that it can actually be used to fight tiredness.
According to the National Sleep Foundation, 95 percent of Americans use some device, whether it’s a TV, laptop, cell phone or other products, within an hour of killing time. “Artificial light exposure between dusk and the time we go to bed at night push our sleeping sense to a later hour - making it more difficult to fall asleep,” said Charles Czeisler, Ph. D. , M. D. , chief of the division of sleep medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston.
Instead, experts recommend turning off all devices an hour before bedtime and finding another method for relaxation, like reading a book, taking a warm bath or performing a series of calming yoga poses. It’s also a good idea to exercise and lay off the caffeine several hours before bedtime.
小题1: According to a recent survey, most tablet owners use their iPad ________.| A．in the living room | B．in the bedroom | | C．in the office | D．on the move |
小题2: What can we know from this passage?| A．The light from cell phones is harmful | | B．Modern people have trouble falling asleep | | C．Darkness can create a good sleeping environment | | D．Blue light can prevent sleepiness decreasing |
小题3:If we often play with a laptop just before sleep, we’ll be more likely to ________.| A．dream of it | B．stay awake | C．feel sleepy | D．become tired |
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答案
小题1:B
小题2:C
小题3:B |
解析
试题分析：文章主要介绍了平板电脑在全球走红的趋势。最近由Rosetta运销商发起的一项研究显示，有68%的平板电脑用户会青睐在卧室玩自己的宝贝。
小题1:B 细节题。根据文章第二段的A recent survey by marketing agency Rosette found that 68 percent of tablet owners use the device in the bedroom, more than in any other location可知平板电脑用户更倾向于在卧室使用，所以选B
小题2:C 细节题。根据文章第三段One of the most important factors of sleepiness is darkness, which signals to the brain that it’s time to start speeding up production of the sleep可知黑暗能促进睡眠，所以选C
小题3:B 推断题。根据文中给出的信息Artificial light exposure between dusk and the time we go to bed at night push our sleeping sense to a later hour - making it more difficult to fall asleep可知如果睡前玩平板电脑很可能导致失眠。所以选B |
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In my last essay, I wrote briefly about a bathtub in the classroom. What really was the use of that bathtub? “Guys, it is Reading Workshop time now. When I call your table, get your things, please!” said Mrs. Toalson. She was holding a cup that had many sticks in it; on every stick was written each student’s name and table number.
What does she mean? Probably books, I thought. Mrs. Toalson picked a stick out of the cup and said, “Okay, Aniqa’s table; Table Two, you may get your things. ”Then my four classmates ran for the cushions（垫子）in the bathtub. Mrs. Toalson kept picking sticks and calling out different table numbers. On hearing their numbers, students would run to get cushions. Because there were not enough cushions for everyone, the last to be called had to go without. Those students sighed, “Oh! They are the lucky ones.”
Finally, Mrs. Toalson picked the last stick ; what is she going to do now?
“Kate, you may use the bathtub. ” Mrs. Toalson said. Gosh! Use the bathtub? Is Kate going to take a bath, I wondered. Kate is the girl who had pretty brown hair. She ran happily with her book to the bathtub and lay down in it. As she read, she hugged a teddy bear. I think it must be comfortable reading in a bathtub.
Except for lucky Kate, everybody had to read elsewhere. Some were sitting on the seats, some were lying down under the table, and everybody’s reading pose（姿势）was different.
Just then, my friend found me sitting at my table quietly, not doing anything. She said, “Mary, let me find you a book. ” I nodded. Then she led me to a comer of the classroom where the book-shelf was and picked a picture book for me.
Regina thought that it would be more fun to read outside on the grass. What a great idea! The next day our whole class went to the park across the street from our school. As we read, animals such as squirrels ran around us. It was amazing !
小题1: In Mrs. Toalson’s Reading Workshop, every student can learn _________.| A．briefly | B．comfortably | C．quickly | D．eagerly |
小题2: Which of the following is TRUE according to this passage?| A．Mrs. Toalson told the student to sit in the bathtub as a punishment. | | B．The student who used the bathtub in that class was thought to be unlucky. | | C．Not every student can get a cushion in Mrs. Toalson’s Reading Workshop. | | D．In Mrs. Toalson’s Reading Workshop, only the best student can lie down reading. |
小题3: Who got the chance to use the bathtub in that class?| A．A student whose table was last called. | | B．The student who sat at the table quietly. | | C．The student who got the last cushion. | | D．A student whose table was first called. |
小题4: The purpose of the passage is to ________.| A．tell us how to use a bathtub in the classroom | | B．introduce us a new way of teaching style | | C．teach us how to organize reading activifies in class | | D．show us the importance of reading poses |
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It is often said that man has become the enemy of our planet. This is no exaggeration(夸张), for reports show that man’s greed has done much to destroy the earth. Man, in his greedy desire for financial growth, has polluted the air, land and water, and has robbed our valuable natural resources. Man’s industrial plants pour out poisonous waste that pollutes the sea and puts life in the sea under the threat of dying out; at the same time, they release alarming amounts of carbon dioxide, chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and other pollutants. Small wonder that the air now is much warmer and more impure than ever before.
Of course, this is not just because of man’s greed—it is man’s pressing need as well. For instance, in developing countries, huge financial foreign debts have forced governments to approve the cutting of forests for agriculture or ranching. As a result, forests are cut down just to meet man’s immediate needs.
Perhaps unknowingly，man has changed the make-up of the earth"s atmosphere. Scientific studies have shown that CFCs used in refrigerators and industrial cleaners are fast destroying the ozone layer—a protective layer in the atmosphere that protects us against the harmful effects of the sun’s ultraviolet (紫外线)rays. In fact, documented reports have shown a terrible fact that there are “holes” in the ozone layer over the Antarctic. And they appear to be expanding.
Faced with these environmental problems, world leaders have shown deep concern. The UN Environmental Programme (UNEP) has arranged international agreements like the Vienna convention of 1985 and the Montreal Protocol of 1989 to preserve the ozone layer by controlling the production, use and trade of destructive chemicals.
There may be some doubt as to how effectual these agreements may be, given that some countries still maintain an “I-don’t-care” attitude. Their attitude is probably due to their failure to grasp the importance of the problem. Then, there is no doubt that environmental education on an international scale（规模）is greatly needed, so that all countries, great and small—the “haves” and the “have nots”—may realize their responsibilities for our planet.
In the meantime, the UNEP seems to have taken steps in the right direction, and it is hoped that in the not so distant future, all nations of the world will join hands in saving mother earth.
小题1:Which of the following is a reason for the cutting and burning of forests? | A．To build houses for more population. | B．To have land for agriculture. | | C．To export trees to other countries. | D．To build industrial plants. |
小题2:The holes in the ozone layer are largely due to________. | A．man’s research activities | B．the greenhouse effect | | C．the ultraviolent | D．harmful chemicals |
小题3:Why don’t some countries care about the problem of the environment?| A．They don’t want to put their lives in danger. | | B．They just don’t know how to solve the problem. | | C．They haven’t realized the seriousness of the problem. | | D．They don’t want to break their international commitment. |
小题4:66. What is the author’s attitude towards the future of the environment? | A．Hopeful. | B．Unconcerned | C．Doubtful | D．Objective |
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Of all the websites, one that has attracted attention recently is myspace.com. Most of this attention has come from the media and tells every reason why the website should be shut down. The danger of internet predators(窃掠者) is indeed a tough reality, but shutting down the site is not the answer. If myspace.com were shut down, another site would quickly take its place. Therefore, the right way is to teach teens how to use the site safely and educate them about who may be predators and how to avoid them.
The key to staying safe on the Internet is to make sure that your profile(个人资料) is secure. The simplest way is to change the privacy setting on your profile to “private”, which protects your information so that only the people on your friend list can view it. Although this is effective, it is not perfect. Predators can find ways to view your profile if they really want to, whether through hacking(非法侵入) in or figuring out their way onto your friend list. Thus, you should never post too much personal information. Some people actually post their home and school addresses, date of birth, and other personal information, often letting predators know exactly where they will be and when. The safest information is your first name and province. Anything more is basically inviting a predator into your life.
Another big problem is photos. I suggest completely skipping photos and never posting a photo of a friend online without asking permission.
Most importantly, never, under any circumstances, agree to a real-life meeting with anyone you meet online. No matter how well you think you know this person, there are no guarantees that they have told the truth. But you could feel free to chat with people you meet on the site, but just remember that not everyone is who they say they are. Hopefully, the next time you edit your profile, you’ll be more informed about the dangers of Internet predators and take the steps to defend yourself.
Lastly, do not send money to anyone you meet online. A common scam among Internet criminals is to request to pay for “expensive Internet charges” or “unreasonable Internet cafe fees”. While it is indeed true that many countries in Eastern Europe, Asia, Africa and South America do not yet have Internet service readily available in all cities and towns, a sincere friend from one of these countries will be more than happy to pay their own Internet charges. Never, under any circumstances, should you send money to a stranger from another country(or within your own country for that matter) who claims monetary assistance is required to continue their contact with you.
小题1:Kids can avoid web predators successfully by________.| A．attracting more public attention | | B．shutting down the “myspace.com” | | C．learning different ways to try other sites | | D．recognizing and getting away from them |
小题2:68. We can learn from the text that________.| A．everybody you meet online isn’t honest and reliable | | B．it is not acceptable to post a photo of a friend online | | C．it is not safe to chat with grown-ups on the website | | D．only you and your friends can view your personal profile |
小题3:What does the underlined word “scam” in the last paragraph mean?| A．A thing that you can have two choices. | | B．An unpleasant task that tests one’s ability. | | C．A possibility of something happening. | | D．An illegal plan for making money. |
小题4:What could be the best title of this passage?| A．Personal Safety. | B．Web Safety for Teens. | | C．Web Hackers in the past. | D．Predators’ Tricks. |
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When was the last time you did something really fun with one of your parents—just the two of you?
Parents who take their young children to music, swimming and art classes often stop arranging such activities once their kids are older and in school all day. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Doing something enjoyable with your kids just might make you look at each other in a whole new way, especially if you do it through a class or an event. When parent and child become students together, it puts them on the same level, at least for a while.
“I really like parents to come to class with their kids—they start sharing things and talking about what they’re doing and what they like,” said art teacher Pyper Dixon.
However, finding something new in common is a big choice for them, especially when kids get involved in sports and other after-school activities. But it’s possible to learn a new skill or hobby together.
That’s certainly true of Lauren, 11, of Silver Spring, who is in Dixon’s class with her father, Dennis. “I was just going to drop her off,” Dennis said, “but Dixon persuaded me to stay.”
Now Lauren gets to nag her father about doing his art homework. “He always leaves it to the last minute,” she said. “But then he’ll turn around to do amazing drawings,” she added, “We have different styles of drawing, so it’s interesting to talk it over with him.”
Without the Saturday morning art class, Dennis said, he would be reading the paper, and Lauren would be on her own in her room or on the computer. But they talk more now. “I can’t think of an experience where you communicate with your kid so closely,” he said.
小题1:The author raises the question at the beginning to_______.
A．expect an answer
| B．criticize some parents
| C．introduce the topic
| D．support his argument
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小题2:What does Dixon think is the benefit of parent and child studying art together?
A．They will become equal.
| B．They will communicate more.
| C．The child will learn art much better.
| D．The parent will learn something new.
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小题3:The underlined word “nag” in the text probably means _______.
A．urge
| B．help
| C．miss
| D．teach
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小题4:We can learn from the text that_______.
A．Lauren used to talk a lot with her father
| B．Dennis enjoys studying art with Lauren
| C．Lauren dislikes her father’s drawings
| D．Dennis likes playing computer games
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It’s common for parents to feel emotional when the moment comes for their child to leave home and go to university. Even parents who don’t speak about the event are likely to feel a sense of sadness because it’s the end of an era where you and your family were at the centre of your child’s world. As a parent you’ll probably continue to support your child in different ways, but the main job of raising your child is over. It’s a huge change for everyone involved.
There are a few things that you can do to make the transition easier. Plan carefully for your child’s departure and think about how you can help. Many parents take their child to university for the first time. If you decide to do that, be ready to feel a real wrench when the time comes to say goodbye. Your child will probably be as nervous as you are about the moment when you finally say goodbye – but that might not show!
Be positive and cheerful about the choice your child has made to continue studying, and plan to leave once you’ve unpacked the car and looked around your child’s new living accommodations. If you can, save your tears for the car – you’ll make things easier on your child and yourself.
The more you’ve invested in being a parent, the more you’ll feel a sense of loss, so the sadness you feel now is a sign that you’ve been a good mom or dad. Remind yourself that parenting is all about raising an independent and confident child who functions well without you. If your child quickly settles and starts enjoying himself, you should congratulate yourself.
It’s also only fair to allow yourself some time to grieve. Don’t expect to pick yourself up and move on straight away. But you may decide to find a hobby or sport to fill your extra time. Perhaps you’ve always wanted to learn a new language, go to yoga classes or take up swimming. You may decide to spend more time with family and close friends, who are likely to be feeling the absence of your child as well.
Agree on the best approach to staying in touch before your child leaves, and stick to your agreement. Try not to panic if your child doesn’t respond immediately – remember, they’re starting a new and busy life.
小题1:The underlined word “wrench” in Paragraph 2 means a feeling of ________.| A．sorrow | B．regret | C．anger | D．love |
小题2:What does good parenting consist of?| A．Supporting your child in different ways all the time. | | B．Congratulating yourself when your child goes to college. | | C．Preparing your child to stand on their own feet in the future. | | D．Investing as much as possible in the growth of your child. |
小题3:What’s NOT advised as the way to recover from your child’s departure?| A．Developing a new hobby or sport | | B．Learning a new language. | | C．Spending more time with close friends | | D．Staying in touch with your child. |
小题4:What would be an appropriate title for the whole passage?| A．Staying in Touch with Your Child | | B．Preparing to Say Goodbye to Your Child | | C．Dealing with Your Child Leaving Home for University | | D．Life after Your Child Has Left Home for University |
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