Nowadays more and more people are trapped in too busy work to relax themselves.
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Nowadays more and more people are trapped in too busy work to relax themselves. We have no time to tell a bed-time story to our children, or enjoy a nice dinner with our family, or take a break to think about how we live the precious life, or even meet friends. All we notice is that the distinctions that used to guide and steady us ------ between Sunday and Monday, public and private, here and there ------ are gone. We have more ways to communicate, but less and less to say. Partly because we’re so busy communicating.
Maybe that’s why more and more people I know, even if they have no religious commitment, seem to be turning to yoga, or meditation, or tai chi. Some friends of mine try to go on long walks every Sunday, or to “forget” their cellphones at home. A series of tests in recent years has shown that after spending time in quiet rural settings, subjects “exhibit greater attentiveness, stronger memory and generally improved cognition. Their brains become both calmer and sharper.” More than that, empathy, as well as deep thought, depends on neural processes that are “inherently slow. ” The very ones our high-speed lives have little time for.
In my own case, I turn to eccentric and often extreme measures to try to keep my sanity and ensure that I have time to do nothing at all. I’ve not yet used a cellphone and I’ve never Tweeted or entered Facebook. I try not to go online till my day’s writing is finished, and I moved from Manhattan to rural Japan.
None of this is a matter of principle or asceticism (苦行主义): it’s just pure selfishness. Nothing makes me feel better-----calmer, clearer and happier----than being in one place, absorbed in a book, a conversation, a piece of music. It’s actually something deeper than mere happiness: it’s joy, which the monk David Steindl-Rast describes as “that kind of happiness that doesn’t depend on what happens.” That is the highest of the highest we have been longing for----The Joy of Quiet.
小题1:The writer sometimes doesn’t do anything because ________.| A．he is out of work . | | B．whatever he does make no sense | | C．he is worried about his writing. | | D．he can enjoy himself in his leisure time. |
小题2:When the writer uses the word “forget” , his real meaning is _______.| A．Somebody really forgets his cellphone at home. | | B．Somebody thinks cellphone is not a suitable means of communication. | | C．Somebody hates modern techniques such as the cellphone. | | D．Somebody leaves his cellphone at home on purpose. |
小题3:Which of the following is right?| A．It is better to go back to the ancient times since we are so busy now. | | B．The writer is unwilling to help others since he is selfish. | | C．Slowing down to find time and space to think and enjoy oneself is urgent. | | D．We have more to say because we have more ways to communicate. |
小题4:What does the underlined word mean?| A．difference | B．sameness | C．simplicity | D．complication |
小题5:What is the main idea of the article?| A．The importance of spending time in quiet. | | B．We can do some sports such as yoga to relax. | | C．Principle or asceticism is important in one’s life. | | D．The more we communicate, the more we will be closer. |
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答案
小题1:D
小题2:D
小题3:C
小题4:A
小题5:A |
解析
试题分析：
小题1:D 细节题。根据文章最后一段后4行It’s actually something deeper than mere happiness: it’s joy, which the monk David Steindl-Rast describes as “that kind of happiness that doesn’t depend on what happens.” That is the highest of the highest we have been longing for----The Joy of Quiet.说明我们说明都不做，让我们享受到生活的考快乐。
小题2:D 推理题。根据第二段Some friends of mine try to go on long walks every Sunday, or to “forget” their cellphones at home说明他们是故意把电话留在家里，是不想受到干扰。故D正确。
小题3:C 细节题。根据第一段最后两行. We have more ways to communicate, but less and less to say. Partly because we’re so busy communicating.说明C正确。
小题4:A 猜测词义题。根据本句All we notice is that the distinctions that used to guide and steady us ------ between Sunday and Monday, public and private, here and there ------ are gone.指星期天和星期一，私人的和公众的之间的差别都没有了。也就是说都很忙，没有了私人的空间和时间了。故该词指difference,故A正确。
小题5:A 主旨大意题。文章主要讨论的是我们要花一点时间安静的生活，不受工作等的干扰，安静的享受生活。故A正确。
点评：文章主要讨论的是我们要花一点时间安静的生活，不受工作等的干扰，安静的享受生活。本文考查非常全面，既有细节题也有推理题，猜测词义题。难度较大。尤其是69题，要求考生完全理解文章的中心思想。 |
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Mark Ramirez, a senior executive at AOL, could work in the comfortable leather chair, if he wanted. No, thanks. He prefers to stand most of the day at a desk raised above stomach level.
“I’ve got my knees bent. I feel totally alive,” he said. “It feels more natural to stand.”
In the past few years, standing has become the new sitting for 10 percent of AOL employees at the firm’s Virginia branch. Part of a standing popularity is among accountants, programmers, telemarketers and other office workers across the nation.
GeekDesk, a California firm that sells desks raised by electric motors, says sales will triple this year.
Standers give various reasons for taking to their feet: It makes them feel more focused, prevents drowsiness(困倦睡意), and makes them feel like a general even if they just push paper. (Former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfels works standing up. So does novelist Philip Roth.)
But unknown to them, a debate (辩论) is spreading among ergonomics experts（人类工程学家） and public-health researchers about whether all office workers should be encouraged to stand—to save lives.
Doctors point to surprising new research showing higher rates of diabetes, obesity, heart disease and even mortality among people who sit for long stretches. A study earlier this year in the American Journal of Epidemiology showed that among 123,000 adults followed over 14 years, those who sat more than six hours a day were at least 18 percent more likely to die during the time period studied than those who sat less than three hours a day.
“Every rock we turn over when it comes to sitting is astonishing,” said Marc Hamilton, a leading researcher on inactivity physiology at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Louisiana. “Sitting is harmful. It’s dangerous. We are on the cusp (尖端) of a major revolution.” He calls sitting “the new smoking”.
Not so fast, other experts say. Standing too much at work will cause more long-term back injuries. Incidences of varicose veins(静脉曲张) among women will increase. The heart will have to pump more.
Hedge, the Cornell professor, isn’t a fan of all this standing. “Making people stand all day is dumb,” he said.
The sensible and most cost-effective strategy（策略）, he said, is to sit in a neutral posture（姿势）, slightly reclined(下弯的), with the keyboard on a tray above the lap. This position promotes positive blood flow. Workers should occasionally walk around, stretch and avoid prolonged periods at the desk. The key, he said, is movement, not standing.
小题1:Marc Hamilton said “Every rock we turn over when it comes to sitting is astonishing” to show that________.| A．the result of the study about sitting too long is shocking | | B．we need to remove many rocks | | C．we need to smooth away many difficulties | | D．sitting on a rock is necessary |
小题2: The following are the reasons why some experts are against standing too long except .| A．It will cause more long-term back injuries | | B．it will raise the burden of heart | | C．incidences of varicose veins among women will increase | | D．standing too much at work per day is too tiring |
小题3: According to the studies in the passage mentioned, .| A．it is better not to stand more than 6 hours | | B．sitting too long can arouse illnesses easily | | C．sitting long is specially harmful to adults | | D．standing much is better than sitting long |
小题4:Which of the following is the best title of the passage?| A．Standing is not better than sitting | | B．Standing more does no harm to people | | C．Standing will promote the efficiency | | D．More office workers take standing against sitting |
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Ten years ago I used to be very fit (健康的). I rode a bike to work and I got a lot of exercise at weekends. I used to play tennis a lot and go for long walks. In those days I didn’t earn very much. I had a job in an office. It wasn’t a very good job but I had a lot of time to do the things I enjoyed doing.
Then, about eight years ago, I got a much better job. The pay was better, but the hours were a lot longer. I bought a car and drove to work every day. I began to take people out to lunch. And I began to put on weight, too. I stopped playing tennis and going for long walks at weekends because I just didn’t have any time for things like that any more.
There’s a lot of stress (压力) in my job. Perhaps that’s why I started drinking more than I used to. For example, I used to have only half a glass of whisky when I got home, but then I started filling my glass to the top, and instead of having one glass, I would have several. I started smoking a lot, too. I never used to smoke at all.
Two months ago I had a heart attack. At first I just couldn’t believe it. Luckily it wasn’t very serious. The doctor advised me to stop smoking and to eat less. He also advised me to work less and get more exercise. But I just haven’t any time! My job takes everything out of me!
Sometimes I wonder if I should get another job. Perhaps I could do something like I used to do. But if I do that, I won’t earn as much. I have a family to support. I have to think of them, too. I just don’t know what I should do. What do you think?
小题1:Compared with ten years ago, what is worse for the author now?| A．His job. | B．His pay. | | C．His means of transport. | D．His health. |
小题2: According to the passage, when the author got the better job, which of the following is NOT true?| A．He got higher pay. | | B．His working hours weren’t long. | | C．He found it very stressful. | | D．He had little free time at weekends. |
小题3:After the author had a heart attack, the doctor advised him _____.| A．not to work any longer | | B．to take a long vacation abroad | | C．to stop smoking and take exercise | | D．not to eat out any more |
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Some people think that they will get ill if they use their brains（大脑）too much. It is not true. Through many researches, scientists show us that the more you use your brains, the better they will be, and the wiser you will become.
Of course, if you want to keep your mind clear and be energetic（充满活力的）, you must take a proper rest and study properly. To the teenagers, using their brains in the morning is good for their health.
There are many ways to rest. One is a peaceful rest. Sleep is a peaceful rest. Another is an active rest. For example, take a walk outdoors, do morning exercises every day. To change the way of the brains’activities（活动）is also a good way to rest.
In everyday life, to eat some eggs, meat, fresh vegetable and fruit is also good for the brains.
Wish you a wise man and a happy life.
小题1:If ________________ ,your mind will be clean?| A．You go swimming in a lake | | B．You are active in learning | | C．You have a good rest and study properly. | | D．You can sing a song |
小题2:Which of the following statements is false?| A．Sleep is a kind of good rest. | | B．Doing morning exercises is a peaceful rest. | | C．Going out for a rest is an active rest. | | D．Different activities are a good rest. |
小题3:Which of the following is true according to the passage?| A．Illness comes from the fact that the brains are used too much. | | B．Fruits are the most important for the brains. | | C．The brains will be better if they are used often. | | D．Sleep is the only way of having a rest. |
小题4:Which of the following can be used as the best title of the passage?| A．How to Use your Brain | B．How to Rest | | C．How to Become a Wise Man | D．Keep Your Mind Clear |
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Your body, which has close relation with the food you eat, is the most important thing you own. So it needs proper treatment and proper nourishment(营养).
The old saying “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” is not silly as some people think. The body needs fruit and vegetables because they contain vitamin C Many people take extra vitamins in the form of pills(药丸), believing that these will make them healthy. But a good diet is made up of nourishing food and this gives all the vitamins you need. The body doesn’t need or use extra vitamins. So why waste money on them?
In the modern western world many people are too busy to care about eating properly. They throw anything into their stomachs, eating hurriedly and carelessly. The list of illness caused or made worse by bad eating habits is frightening.
小题1:The old saying in the passage tells us that_______.| A．the apple is the best among all kinds of fruits. | | B．apple can take the place of doctors. | | C．eating apples regularly (有规律的) does lots of good to our health. | | D．an apple is a sure cure for illness. |
小题2:In the second paragraph the writer tries to let us know______.| A．our bodies need food or we can’t live. | | B．often eating apples is a good habit. | | C．taking extra vitamin pills is completely useless. | | D．a good diet is very important to our health. |
小题3:From the passage we can draw a conclusion that if we want to keep healthy, we should______.| A．only eat an apple a day. | | B．eat properly. | | C．take as many vitamins pills as possible. | | D．throw food into our stomachs slowly and carefully. |
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For many years, I had a belief that my suffering was due to my size. I believed that when the weight disappeared, it would take old wounds, hurts, and rejections with it.
Many weight－conscious people also mistakenly believe that changing our bodies will fix everything. Perhaps our worst mistake is believing that being thin equals being loved，being special, and being cherished. We fantasize（幻想） about what it will be like when we reach the long－awaited goal. We work very hard to realize this dream. Then, at last, we find ourselves there.
But we often gain back what we have lost. Even so, we continue to believe that next time it will be different. Next time, we will keep it off. Next time, being thin will finally fulfill its promise of everlasting happiness, self－worth, and, of course, love.
It took me a long while to realize that there was something more for me to learn about beauty. Beauty standards vary with culture. In Samoa a woman is not considered attractive unless she weighs more than 200 pounds. More importantly, if it’s happiness that we want, why not put our energy there rather than on the size of our body? Why not look inside? Many of us strive hard to change our body, but in vain. We have to find a way to live comfortably inside our body and make friends with and cherish ourselves. When we change our attitudes toward ourselves, the whole world changes.
小题1:The passage tries to highlight the importance of ________.| A．body size | | B．attitudes toward life | | C．culture difference | | D．different beauty standards |
小题2:What does the word “everything” in paragraph 2 mean?| A．All the problems. | B．All the properties. | | C．The whole world. | D．The absolute truth. |
小题3:What can be inferred about the author?| A．The author is a Samoan. | | B．The author succeeded in losing weight. | | C．The author has been troubled by her/ his weight. | | D．The author probably got wounded in wars or accidents. |
小题4:According to the author, what is the common view of those who have lost some weight first and gained it back later?| A．They feel angry about the regained weight. | | B．They are indifferent to the regained weight. | | C．They feel optimistic(乐观的) about future plans on weight control. | | D．They think they should give up their future plans on weight control. |
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