As with everything in life, there is a right way to sleep in a manner that is productive in dream recall.
Relaxation and good sleeping habits are necessary. There is "sleep debt" that occurs when you regularly
do not get enough sleep. If so, you"ll sleep too deep to remember your dreams, so follow regular habits.
Before you leap into bed, review these steps:
1._____ This can be done with nothing more than peace and quiet. If you choose, use your favorite
relaxation tapes, or just some peaceful music.
2._____ As you start to sleep, pay attention to the main theme. This will give you a clue as to what
your dream may end up being based on. Also, by keeping your mind on what you what to dream about
is a good way to dream about one particular issue.
Give yourself a suggestion to remember your dream. 3.______ In order to do so, giving yourself a
suggestion is simple. Just keep in mind, and randomly bring to a surface a little thought like "I will
remember my dream."
Plan on waking up slowly and peacefully. 4._____ Regardless of what anyone may have told you, it
is a fact that adult human beings NEED a minimum of eight hours" sleep in order to be fully rested. Not
getting enough sleep is the number one reason for not remembering your dreams!
5._____ Eat a well-balanced diet. Poor nutrition is also an extremely common cause for failure to
recall dreams.
| A. Try to wake up naturally. B. Relax yourself completely. C. Your health is very important. D. Solve your issues before going to sleep. E. You must want to remember your dreams. F. Many people can"t remember their dreams. G. Pay attention to the main issues on your mind. |
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| Today, there"s hardly an aspect of our life that isn"t being upended (颠覆) by the tons of information available on the hundreds of millions of sites crowding the Internet, not to mention its ability to keep us in constant touch with each other via electronic mail. "If the automobile and aerospace technology had exploded at the same pace as computer and information technology," says Microsoft, "a new car would cost about $ 2 and go 600 miles on a small quantity of gas. And you could buy a Boeing 747 for the cost of a pizza." Probably the biggest payoff, however, is the billions of dollars the Internet is saving companies in producing goods and serving for the needs of their customers. Nothing like it has been seen since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, when power-driven machines began producing more in a day than men could turn out in nearly a year. "We view the growth of the Internet and e-commerce as a global trend," says Merrill Lynch, "along the lines of printing press, the telephone, the computer, and electricity." You would be hard pressed to name something that isn"t available on the Internet. Consider: books, health care, movie tickets, construction materials, baby clothes, stocks, cattle feed, music, electronics, antiques, tools, real estate, toys, autographs of famous people, wine and airline tickets. And even after you"ve moved on to your final resting place, there"s no reason those you love can"t keep in touch. A company called FinalThoughts.com offers a place for you to store "afterlife e-mails" you can send to Heaven with the help of a "guardian angel". Kids today are so computer literate that it in fact ensures the United States will remain the unchallenged leader in cyberspace for the foreseeable (能预测的) future. Nearly all children in families with incomes of more than $75,000 a year have home computers, according to a study by the David and Lucile Packard Foundation. Youngsters from ages 2 to 17 at all income levels have computers, with 52% of those connected to the Internet. Most kids use computers to play games (some for 30 hours or more a week), and many teenage girls think nothing of rushing home from school to have e-mail chats with friends they have just left. What"s clear is that, whether we like it or not, the Internet is an ever growing part of our lives and there is no turning back. "The Internet is just 20% invented," says cyber pioneer Jake Winebaum. "The last 80% is happening now." |
| 1. What can we learn from the Microsoft"s remark? |
| A. Today"s cars and airplanes are extremely overpriced. B. Information technology is developing at an amazing speed. C. Information technology has reached the point where improvement is difficult. D.There"s more competition in information technology industry than in car industry. |
| 2. The author gives the example of FinalThoughts.com to make the point that____. |
| A. there are some genius ideas on the Internet B. almost anything is available on the Internet C. people can find good bargains on the Internet D. some websites provide novel services to increase hits |
| 3. What can we learn from the fourth paragraph? |
| A. There is a link between income and computer ownership. B. Many American children don"t put computers to good use. C. Studies show that boys are more computer literate than girls. D. The U.S. will stay ahead in the information technology in years. |
| 4. Which sentence has the phrase that possesses the same meaning as the one underlined in the fifth paragraph? |
| A. Some can tell you that he has changed their lives, while others think nothing of him. B. Think nothing of it. It was my pleasure. C. He thinks nothing of staying up all night in the Caf? bar. D. He thinks nothing of the pain in his back for the moment. |
| 5. What is the message the author intends to convey? |
| A. The Internet is going to get firm hold of our lives some day. B. The Internet is going to influence our lives even more greatly. C. We should have a positive attitude towards the changes the Internet brings. D. Children should be well prepared for the challenges in the information age. |
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| While it is impossible to live completely free of stress, it is possible to prevent stress as well as reduce its effect when it can"t be avoided. The US Department of Health and Human Services offers the following suggestions for ways to deal with stress. ◆Try physical activity When you are nervous, angry or upset, try releasing the pressure through exercise or physical activity. Running, walking, playing tennis, and working in your garden are just some of the activities you might try. ◆Take care of yourself You should make every effort to eat well and get enough rest. If you easily get angry and can"t sleep well enough, or if you"re not eating properly, it will be more likely that you will fall into stressful situations . If stress repeatedly keeps you from sleeping, you should consult a doctor. ◆Make time for yourself Schedule time for both work and entertainment. Don"t forget, play can be just as important to your overall well-being as work. You need a break from your daily routine to just relax and have fun. Go window-shopping or work on a hobby. Allow yourself at least a half hour each day to do something you enjoy. ◆Make a list of things to do Stress can result from disorganization and a feeling that "there"s so much to do, and not enough time". Trying to take care of everything at once can be too much for you and as a result, you may not achieve anything. Instead, make a list of everything you have to do, then do one thing at a time, checking off each task as it is completed. Set out to do the most important task first. |
| 1.Which of the following statements shows that you have fallen into stressful situations? |
| A. You can"t sleep well all the time. B. You have a break after work. C. You always feel happy and relaxed. D. You only do one thing at a time. |
| 2. According to the passage, how do you make a list of things to do? |
| A. Try to take care of everything at once. B. Do one thing at a time. C. Only do the most important thing. D. Have a break from your work. |
| 3. Why does the writer write this passage? |
| A. To give opinion. B. To give suggestions. C. To make a request. D. To ask for advice. |
| 4.What is the best title for the passage? |
| A. How to Deal with Stress? B. How to Make Time for Yourself? C. How to Take Care of Yourself? D. How to Make a List of Things to Do? |
| 5.Which of the following would be the advice to deal with stress according to the passage? |
| A. just lie in bed for a rest B. always listen to pop music C. insist on doing work D. make a list to do things one by one |