winter-swimming has become popular in Beijing. three years ago, few people would
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winter-swimming has become popular in Beijing. three years ago, few people would go swimming in the city waters. but now there is a winter-swimming
enthusiasts’club(冬泳爱好者协会)and it has more than 2,000 members. the oldest is 84 years of age and the youngest is only 7. The members are from all walks of life. They may be workers, peasants, soldiers, teachers, students....Though it is now the coldest part of the season and the water temperature in the city’s lakes is around 0°c, many winter-simmers still swim in the icy waters, even when it is snowing. They enjoy themselves in the lake, while the people by the side of the lake are wearing heavy clothes.
why are so many people interested in winter-swimming? Because winter-swimming can be good for one’s health.
Bei Sha is a good example. He is 69 years old, and he once suffered from heart trouble for 26 years. After ten years of winter-swimming he is now in good health. Scientists are now studying the effects of winter-swimming on health.
小题1:Guess what “the members are from all walks of life” means ______ .| A．The members do different jobs at different places. | | B．They come from all parts of Beijing. | | C．They are persons of different ages. | | D．They are men and women , old and young. |
小题2:Winter-swimming has become popular in Beijing because _______.| A．more and more people like to swim in winter | | B．it is more interesting than swimming in summer | | C．winter-swimmers are brave men | | D．winter-swimming does a lot of good to one’s health |
小题3:The best title for this passage should be ______.| A．People in Beijing Like Swimming in Winter | | B．Winter-Swimming-----A Craze(狂热) in Beijing | | C．People Benefit from Winter-swimming | | D．Winter-Swimmers are Brave Men |
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答案
小题1:A
小题2:D
小题3:B |
解析
文章介绍了北京人所喜欢的冬泳运动。
小题1:A 猜测句意题。根据下文They may be workers, peasants, soldiers, teachers, students..可知参加冬泳的人来自各行各业，故A正确。
小题2:D 细节题。。根据第二段第2句Because winter-swimming can be good for one’s health.
小题3:B 主旨大意题。通读全文可知文章是关于北京人所喜欢的冬泳运动。 |
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Children of America are getting fatter every time. 13% of the children at the age of 6 to 11 are overweight(too fat).
When we look at children"s lives today in the USA, we can see the root(origin)of the problem--sports and foods. Young children like sports but they don"t have enough around the start of high school. That"s especially true for girls. Meanwhile, to make matters worse, schools are becoming much more interested in sports teams. So children are not able to get enough exercise just when they need it the most. There is also the food problem. Children get most of their calories(热量) at restaurants or parties or somewhere else away from home. They often drink too many Cokes. Parents have a lot of fears about telling a child he needs to lose weight-- they are afraid it will push a child into an eating disorder. Some parents fear that pushing children to lose weight means their children will think they"re not good enough, or not loved because of their weight. Parents need to come to terms with the fact that the family is very important to the children. The most useful program for children is called "family weight control". This is good news. Mom and Dad, even if they don"t have weight problems, have to go through the same program as their children and learn how to get some exercise and how to eat healthily.
小题1:Why are American children getting fatter? The writer thinks_______.| A．parents also have weight problem as their children | | B．children drink too many Cokes | | C．schools are more interested in sports teams | | D．children have less exercise and eat unhealthily |
小题2:The writer wants to tell parents that_______.| A．overweight children are not loved by people | | B．children are afraid to lose weight when they have to | | C．family members can help overweight children a lot | | D．girls don"t like to exercise |
小题3:Which of the following is NOT the root of overweight problem? _______.| A．Higher-calorie. | B．Less sports. | | C．Family weight control. | D．higher-fat foods. |
小题4:The writer thinks if mother or father is on the same program as their children, _______.| A．"family weight control" will be successful | | B．it will make the children eat much more | | C．their children will not eat better | | D．parents will feel sorry about themselves |
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How to Be a Winner
Sir Steven Redgrave
Winner of 5 Olympic Gold Medals
“In 1997 I was found to have developed diabetes (糖尿病) . Believing my career (职业生涯)was over, I felt extremely low. Then one of the specialists said there was no reason why I should stop training and competing. That was it----the encouragement I needed. I could still be a winner if I believed in myself. I am not saying that it isn’t difficult sometimes. But I wanted to prove to myself that I wasn’t finished yet. Nothing is to stand in my way.”
Karen Pickering
Swimming World Champion
“I swim 4 hours a day, 6 days a week. I manage that sort of workload by putting it on top of my diary. This is the key to success—you can’t follow a career in any field without being well-organized. List what you believe you can achieve. “Trust yourself, write down your goals for the day, however small they are, and you’ll be a step closer to achieving them.”
Kirsten Best
Poet ＆ Writer
“When things are getting hard, a voice inside my head tells me that I can’t achieve something. Then, there are other distractions, such as family or hobbies. The key is to concentrate. When I feel tense, it helps a lot to repeat words such as ‘calm’, ‘peace’ or ‘focus’, either out loud or silently in my mind. It makes me feel more in control and increases my confidence. This is a habit that can become second nature quite easily and is a powerful psychological (心理的) tool.”
小题1:What does Sir Steven Redgrave mainly talk about?| A．Difficulties influenced his career. | | B．Specialists offered him medical advice. | | C．Training helped him defeat his disease. | | D．He overcame the shadow of illness to win. |
小题2:What does Karen Pickering put on top of her diary?| A．Her training schedule. | | B．Her daily happenings. | | C．Her achievements. | | D．Her sports career. |
小题3:What does the underlined word “distractions” probably refer to?| A．Ways that help one to focus. | | B．Words that help one to feel less tense. | | C．Activities that turn one’s attention away. | | D．Habits that make it hard for one to relax. |
小题4:According to the passage, what do the three people have in common?| A．Courage. | | B．Devotion. | | C．Hard work. | | D．Self-confidence. |
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“In only six days I lost seven pounds of weight.”
“Two full inches in the first three days！”
These are the kinds of statements used in magazine，newspaper，radio and television ads，promising new shapes and new looks to those who buy the medicine or the device. The promoters of products say they can shape the legs，slim the face，smooth wrinkles，or in some other way to add to beauty or desirability.
Often such products are nothing more than moneymaking things for their promoters. The results they produce are questionable，and some are dangerous to health.
To understand how these products can be legally promoted to the public，it is necessary to understand something of the laws covering their regulation. If the product is a drug，FDA(Food and Drug Administration)can require proof under the Food，Drug，and Cosmetic Act that is safe and effective before it is put on the market. But if the product is a device，FDA has no authority to require premarketing proof of safety or effectiveness. If a product already on the market is a danger to health，FDA can request the producer or distributor to remove it from the market voluntarily，or it can take legal action，including seizure(查封)of the product.
One notable case a few years ago involved an electrical device called the Relaxacisor，which had been sold for reducing the waistline. The Relaxacisor produced electrical shocks to the body through contact pads. FDA took legal action against the distributor to stop the sale of the device on the grounds that it was dangerous to health and life.
Obviously，most of the devices on the market have never been the subject of court proceedings(法律诉讼)，and new devices appear continually. Before buying，it is up to the consumer to judge the safety or effectiveness of such items.
小题1:It can be inferred that the ads mentioned in the text are________.| A．objective | B．costly | C．unreliable | D．illegal |
小题2:FDA can ask for the proof of safety and effectiveness of a product ________.| A．if it is a drug | | B．if it is a device | | C．if its consumers make complaints | | D．if its distributors challenge FDA"s authority |
小题3:The Relaxacisor is mentioned as________.| A．a product which was designed to produce electricity | | B．a product whose distributor was involved in a legal case | | C．a successful advertisement of a beauty product | | D．an example of a quality beauty product |
小题4:The author intends to________.| A．make consumers aware of the promoters" false promises | | B．show the weakness of the law on product safety | | C．give advice on how to keep young and beautiful | | D．introduce the organization of FDA |
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There is one type of illness in the world that affects more people than anything else and is very deadly. If untreated this illness could affect everything you do. What is this illness? Depression. Serious depression requires professional treatment. Self-induced depression is something each of us can change.
Everyone"s circumstances are different, but the causes of self-induced depression are common: low self-esteem, hurtful thinking and a bad attitude.
So how can we change the way we think, feel, and cultivate a cheerful attitude?
First we must look at ourselves, truly and honestly examining our motives for what we wish to achieve. If you are dissatisfied because you feel you haven"t or can"t do anything, then one step is needed - to set goals.
Always start your goals relatively small and easy to attain. Think of them as sand; one grain may be insignificant but as a group they form the beach. Once you have set and attained small goals for yourself, move on to slightly larger, more challenging goals.
It takes more than just setting goals to be happy. It takes positive thinking. How can we attain this?
There are a number of factors that can make us think negatively and one of those is diet.
In my opinion, a person who eats a lot of take out and fast food is feeding their body junk. Start by eating better foods which give the body much NEEDED minerals. If your physical body is happy, it"s much easier for your mental body or "thinking ability" to be happy.
Next, exercise. A half-hour a day is recommended for positive well being. Then think about good memories you had, or generally think of things that make you smile. Remember, everything you wear costs money but to wear a smile is free. A smile can be the difference between an average day and a great day.
If you follow these steps, positive change is inevitable.
小题1:Which of the statements about depression is TRUE?| A．Depression is a kind of illness that can’t be cured like some cancer. | | B．Depression can all be cured successfully by patients themselves. | | C．Those who suffer from depression feel dissatisfied with themselves. | | D．Those who suffer from depression live in similar circumstances. |
小题2:According to the passage we can learn that ____________.| A．a practical goal can help people to achieve a sense of success | | B．we shouldn’t be satisfied with small goals that are insignificant | | C．we should avoid challenging goals that may lead to failure | | D．people can enjoy happiness only if they set reasonable goals |
小题3:In order to achieve positive thinking a person should do these things EXCEPT____________.| A．set challenging goals | B．eat healthier foods | | C．exercise half an hour a day | D．always wear a smile |
小题4:What’s the passage mainly about?| A．To prove the argument that depression can be changed. | | B．To analyze the danger depression can bring to people. | | C．To introduce to readers how to keep positive thinking. | | D．To recommend some ways to deal with depression. |
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Compulsive（强迫的）shoppers may have a new psychological excuse to blame for their wild shopping. Psychologists at the University of Canterbury in New Zealand are studying the “shop-till-you-drop” habit as a behavioral disorder similar to compulsive eating. Compulsive shoppers frequently buy more than they can afford or more than they need, and it causes them distress(苦恼).
“It becomes a problem when you are out of control,” psychology lecturer Neville Blampied said. “When you are feeling bad and blue, what do you do? Some people eat chocolate cake and ice cream. Some people take the credit card and go out to the shop.” Bank managers understand the problem because they have to deal with people who have to be persuaded to stop using their cards drawing money.
Compulsive shopping was first discovered in 1915, although it was then known as monomania. Few studies have been done on the problem.
An advertisement in a Christchurch paper, calling for people to take part in an experimental treatment program designed by Mr. Wilson, attracted 10 replies. But the problem, said Mr. Wilson, is “clearly not rare”. He thinks that compulsive shopping should be treated with drugs. “As psychologists we are interested in non-drug treatments for behavioral difficulties,” Mr. Wilson said.
Compulsive eaters or shoppers get a kick from their habit. “Both activities provide an immediate kind of kick and you feel a bit better,” he said. “You have long-term problems, but human beings are extremely good at not seeing long-term problems and are very sensitive to short-term benefits,” he said.
The aim of the treatment was to help people find better ways of managing their emotions. The program, consisting of 10 one-hour weekly lessons and two follow-up treatments, is loosely based on teaching stress management.
“You often have to start to get people to correctly recognize their emotions. Not being able to know what you really feel weakens your ability to solve the problems connected with what’s making you feel that way,” Mr. Wilson said.
小题1:The compulsive shoppers will go shopping when ______.| A．they have lots of money | B．they are taking drugs | | C．they are feeling sad | D．they win a prize |
小题2:The underlined word “it” in the first paragraph most probably refers to __________.| A．compulsive eating | B．a new psychological excuse | | C．the study done by Blampied | D．the behavior of wild shopping |
小题3:Which of the following is considered important in treating compulsive shoppers?| A．Teaching them to manage their money better. | | B．Teaching them to understand their emotions. | | C．Persuading them not to draw money from the bank. | | D．Treating them with right drugs. |
小题4:When the writer says that compulsive shoppers get a kick from their habit, he means that they __________.| A．feel distressed after their wild shopping | | B．feel better after treatment from psychologists | | C．are better able to deal with stress problems | | D．have a feeling of excitement after shopping |
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