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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。
understand your need for sleep. And the aircraft"s bathroom is a total mess. These situations can
make even a short flight unbearable . Hopefully you don"t cause these unpleasant experiences for
others. 1 .
Always recline(向后倾斜) your seat slowly. There"s nothing worse than suddenly being hit in the
knees by the seat in front of you. In addition, don"t keep your seat reclined for the entire flight. Always
keep it upright during mealtimes. And remember to put it in the upright position before going to the
restroom (or anytime you leave your seat. )
2 Wait until the meal is done and all the food trays(盘子)have been collected . It"s hard for
passengers to stand up to let you pass when they still have their food trays. And when using the
bathroom ,always clean up after yourself -the next user will be grateful !
Keep your body -and your possessions -to yourself as much as possible so as not to crowd
yourin-flight seatmate(s) . Share the armrest , especially on a long flight . Also, be careful not to kick or
push on the seat in front of you.
While some people enjoy chatting with other passengers during a flight, not everyone does. Some
people may want to nap ,read or work. 3
If you are traveling with someone and want to chat, keep your voices low, 4 People can still
hear through your headphones if the volume is too high.
When exiting the plane, if others are having trouble with their carry-on luggage . help them if you
can. If you can"t help ,wait patiently,
and don"t push past people to get off the airplane. On your flight ,remember the golden rule: 5 .
A. Don"t leave your carry-on in the aircraft.
B. If the conversation seems one-sided , you should notice it.
C. Treat others the way you want to be treated!
D. Avoid going to the bathroom during mealtimes.
E. Instead ,you can set an example by following these common airplane courtesies(礼貌)
F. it is not polite to talk loudly in the aircraft.
G. If using electronic gadgets(小装置),keep the volume down.
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人情况介绍.阅读下面六件产品的简介(A、B、C、D、E和F),选出符合各人需要的最佳选项,选项中有一项是多余选项.zxx
purchase an eco-friendly dish soap with the natural fragrance of aloe. If the producer cares about nature
conservation, she will put more trust in this brand.
2. Anne is a full-time housewife who always manages to live within her means. For example, she
prefers to choose the dish soap that holds out for very long. Besides, the soap with the fragrance of
flowers or fruit is much more to her taste.
3. Marilyn works as a regional representative of a major company. Occupied with her business as she
is, she often spares some time after work to prepare some desserts. She is keen on trying something new; she is allergic to certain flower and fruit fragrant scents. She needs a dish soap with no harm to her skin.
4. Margaret has just moved in a fully furnished apartment. But the cupboard in the kitchen is relatively
smaller. Thus, she will have no other alternative but to purchase smaller dining items, such as dish soap in
a smaller bottle. Furthermore, she is an environmental activist.
5. Kitty serves as a kitchen steward of a fancy restaurant, in charge of cleaning large quantities of oily
dishes every day. She suggests the owner select a dish soap worth the money. It is, by all means, an ideal
choice for her if it features super cleaning power and meanwhile can keep the hands soft, but not dry.
A. Life Tree Dish Soap
A few drops of Life Tree Dish Soap will do a nice job on dishes. It comes in a smaller bottle than
other dish soaps, which makes it more convenient for users. Life Tree does not use animal ingredients and
is without a smell. So if you"re looking for a really environmentally friendly dish soap, look at Life Tree.
B. Method Dish Soap
Method Dish Soap works safely when used to wash dishes. It is concentrated, so a little goes a long
way. You just need to lift and squeeze it to get a small amount of the soap from the bottle. The soap
comes in various fruit fragrances (香味), such as orange and green apple.
C. Bio Pac Dish Soap
Bio Pac Dish Soap , with aloe (芦荟) and tea tree oil, has a fresh smell. It contributes a lot to green
cleaning, for it is made of natural ingredients. What"s more, the company gives 10 percent of its profits to
wilderness protection.
D. Seventh Generation Dish Soap
Seventh Generation Dish Soap cleans as well as any other soap. Also, it"s very environmentally friendly. The product is gentle on your hands. For those who are sensitive to certain fragrances, like flowers and
fruit, Seventh Generation is a great choice.
E. Citrus Fresh Dish Soap
Pleasantly fresh and cheap, the wonderful formula (配方) of the soap delivers extraordinary cleaning
power to handle even the most difficult jobs. But with extras of aloe, calendula and other natural skin
softeners, it actually helps prevent skin dryness and trouble while you do the dishes.
F. Dish Soap-Mint Sage, 16 oz
An all-natural dishwashing soap that has long-lasting suds (泡沫) cleans without the harsh ingredients
in it that can irritate (刺激) sensitive skin. This u
nique dish soap contains natural borax and the fragranceof flowers that work together to make things clean.
of Miami, Florida. Dr. Agatston developed the South Beach diet for his patients with heart problems
to lose weight. Since weight matters a lot in keeping heart healthy and traditional low-fat diets were too
difficult for them to stick to, Dr. Agatston decided to create a plan that could help his patients. At first,
the diet was just for his patients. Soon, thanks to his patients" success, the diet became the buzz in
Miami, and eventually, word spread across the nation.
This diet focuses on a healthy balance between carbohydrates (碳水化合物) and fats. It is based
on eating a combination of "good" carbohydrates and fats, while limiting those "bad" ones. It is divided
into three different phases.
The first phase lasts for two weeks and is the strictest of the three. During this phase, you are asked
to restrict (限制) all carbohydrates (good and bad). You are allowed to eat all types of fish, cheeses,
eggs, and nuts, and a large number of vegetables. Most dieters can expect to lose between 8 and 12
pounds during this phase.
During Phase 2, you are allowed to reintroduce some of those carbohydrates that are not allowed
before. You are encouraged to start eating carbohydrates that have a low glycemic index (升糖指数).
But you should keep in mind that the key is moderation (适度). Most people continue to lose 1-2
pounds per week. You continue with this phase until you reach your target weight.
Phase 3 is designed to help you keep your weight. During Phase 3, you can reintroduce some of
the carbohydrates that have a higher glycemic index, although again, this should be in moderation. Phase
3 is meant to be a way of life.
1. The text is mainly about .
A. a plan to keep heart healthy
B. a popular form of dieting
C. how to keep healthy through 3 phases
D. how to lose weight more quickly
2. What does the underlined part "the buzz" in the first paragraph probably mean?
A. Widely spread news.
B. A daily hobby.
C. A useful activity.
D. A loud noise.
3. During Phase 1, you are advised to .
A. have some carbohydrates
B. eat a smaller amount of food
C. eat a variety of food except carbohydrates
D. have carbohydrates that have a low glycemic index
Giving an unwanted gift you received to someone else (regifting) is not considered as unacceptable
as in the past. Many Americans begin to regift and they think that regifting is okay most of the time. But
what should you avoid when regifting?
First of all, a gift card hidden in a gift box can easily get passed along in error. Therefore, take the
card out of the old packaging, buy a new one and take a little extra time to make the packaging look
fresh and attractive.
Secondly, people like to believe the gifts they receive are chosen with thought and consideration. If
you tell someone that the necklace you are giving is the one your aunt gave you last year, what you are
really saying is that you are giving them something you think is ugly or useless.
Thirdly, there is a big difference between regifting an unused gift and one that you have used just for
a short time and decided you no longer want. Remember, a regift is a new thing. A hand-me-down is an
item you"ve used and offer to someone else when you decide you no longer use it.
Most importantly, avoid giving a regift to friends who originally gave the gift to you. If the regift is
given, you risk getting caught for giving it away to the person who gave it to you.
In a word, regifting is a wonderful way to save money and when it is done with thought, we can
achieve the goal of why we are giving a gift to someone in the first place - because we want them to have
something they will enjoy.
1. You are advised to give a new packaging to a gift mainly because .
A. Americans like something new and attractive
B. it shows that the card has never been used
C. you can avoid giving the gift receiver wrong things.
D. it shows that the gift is chosen with thought
2. The worst thing happens when you .
A. regift a hand-me-down item
B. regift what you don"t like
C. regift something wrapped in the original packaging
D. regift to the person who gave it to you
3. The main purpose of the writer is to tell us .
A. it"s common to regift in America
B. the things we should avoid when regifting
C. regifting can cause mistakes
D. what are the proper things to regift
4. We can conclude from the text that the key to regifting is to .
A. do it with thought
B. pay attention to what you say
C. save as much money as possible
D. make the regift look new and attractive
previous year, as the shorthand (简略的表达方式) communication becomes a popular alternative to
cell phone calls.
The nation"s 270 million cell phone subscribers (用户) each sent out an average of 407 text messages
in 2008, according to the government statistics. That"s more than double the 188 messages sent by the
average cell subscriber in 2007.
At the same time, the average length of a cell phone call declined last year to 2.3 minutes. That"s the
shortest chat time since the 1990s, before mobile devices and cheap calling plans became widely available to everyday consumers. The longest talk time came in 2004, when a caller on average chatted for 3.05
minutes.
Text messaging first became popular in Europe and Asia because it"s much cheaper to send short
text messages than make an actual phone call. "We are seeing a clear trend of huge increases in text
messaging," said Amanda Lenhart, senior research specialist at the Pew Internet and American Life
Project. "If teens are leaders of America, then we are moving to a text-based communication system.
For them, there is less interest in talking."
Lenhart said about two-thirds of all teens use text messaging, mostly due to its simplicity as well as
the privacy of being able to communicate without being overheard (偶然听到). She predicted that text
messaging would continue to grow as parents began using it as an easy way to reach their kids.
The data are part of the Census Bureau"s annual Statistical Abstract of the United States. The agency
collects the latest statistics from the government and private sources, so researchers, academics and
businesses can find them in one place.
1. Which of the following is NOT an advantage of text massaging?
A. It"s simple to send text messages.
B. It"s easy for parents to learn.
C. Sending text messages is more private than making phone calls.
D. Sending text messages is cheaper than making phone calls.
2. We can infer from the text that .
A. cell phones will be frequently used in American families
B. text messages will increase in length in the future
C. text massaging will completely replace making phone calls in future
D. text massaging will become more popular in the years to come
3. The text is mainly about .
A. the increase of text messages in America
B. the alternatives to phone calls in America
C. the various means of communication in America
D. the development of American communication system
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Newborn babies, unlike adults, cannot recognize day and night and will take time to adjust to the
24-hour clock. Therefore, the first few weeks of the baby"s life go in sleeping for the most of the time in
the day and at night as well. Though infant sleep patterns will be different for each baby, there is a
common pattern that one can observe in the sleeping pattern of little children.
The infant sleeping patterns can be divided into active sleep and deep sleep. When the baby is put to
sleep, she remains in the active sleep mode for a long time where you can see her frequent body
movements, irregular breathing as well as brief cries. At this stage, the baby can easily wake up as she
isn"t fully asleep. However, if she isn"t disturbed at this stage, she"ll quickly pass into the deep sleep stage. On the other hand, in case of infants, they spend more time in the active stage than in the deep sleep
stage, so they wake up within a short time after going to sleep.
Babies wake up during the active stage mainly due to hunger. Infants have little tummies (胃) and the
milk they drink gets digested very quickly and therefore, they start feeling hungry within a short period
of time. In addition, they wake up in the sleep because they need warmth or possibly don"t receive
sufficient air to breathe.
Some sleep researchers associate night waking with the infant"s survival instincts
(本能). A baby who has learned to sleep in the deep sleep stage for a long time may not be able to
wake up, if she"s hungry or even when she"s getting suffocated(使窒息). This can be dangerous for the
infant"s life, so it can be said that the active sleep stage actually protects the baby.
Besides, research has found the blood flow to the brain actually doubles up during the active stage
and that the brain is in the act of processing the information it receives during the time when the baby is
awake. Therefore, it can be said that active sleep is important for making the baby"s brain develop more
rapidly.