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| There are many wetlands (湿地) in China and some of them have become the world"s important wetlands. The Chinese Yellow Sea Wetlands are among them. They are in Yaneheng, Jiangsu Province. They are home for many different kinds of birds and animals. The world"s largest Milu Deer Nature Reserve (自然保护区) is in them. More than 700 milu deer live freely there. There are not many red-crowned cranes (鹤) in the world, but every winter you can see some in the Red-crowned Cranes Nature Reserve in the Yellow Sea Wetlands. The temperature in the wetlands is usually neither too high nor too low. There is a lot of rain and sunshine, too. They are really good places for wildlife. Offering food and home for some special kinds of animals and birds is not the only reason why we need to protect wetlands. Wetlands are important because they also prevent flood. But some people want to change the wetlands to make more space for farms and buildings. This means there will be less and less space for wildlife. Luckily, more and more people are beginning to realize the importance of wetlands and wildlife. Every year, on February 2nd, many activities are held to tell people more about wetlands. |
| 1. From the first paragraph, we learn many kinds of birds and animals prefer to live in the _____. |
| A. houses B. waters C. deserts D. wetlands |
| 2. Usually the weather in the wetlands is _____. |
| A. hot B. pleasant C. cold D. dry |
| 3. One of the reasons why we must protect wetlands is that _____. |
| A. they can prevent flood B. there are many houses C. they will grow larger and larger D. there is much rain and sunshine |
| 4. Fortunately, more and more people begin to _____. |
| A. make more space for farms B. build many kinds of houses C. hold activities to catch animals D. know the meaning of protecting wetlands |
| 5. What"s the best title for this passage? |
| A. Special Animals in China B. How to Protect Wetlands C. Wetlands-Home for Wildlife D. Chinese Yellow Sea Wetlands |
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| Our Fears Can Change the Reality of the Situation At times, our worries and anxieties can defeat us. In addition, our worries can change our understanding of what is reality and what is not. Here is a brief list of techniques that you can use to help gain a better viewpoint on things during your anxious moments. 1_____ A person should take a deep breath and try to find something to do for a few minutes to get their mind off the problem. A person could get some fresh air, listen to some music, or do an activity that will give them a fresh perspective on things. Remember that our fearful thoughts are made to seem worse and can make the problem worse. 2_____ When unexpectedly having thoughts that make you fearful or anxious, challenge those thoughts by asking yourself questions that will maintain objectivity and common sense. Be smart in how you deal with your fears and anxieties. Do not try to deal with everything all at once. When facing a current or upcoming task that makes you anxious, break the task into a series of smaller steps. 3_____ Remember that all the worrying in the world will not change anything. Most of what we worry about never comes true. 4_____ Everything else you can leave in the hands of God. It is not easy to deal with all of our fears and worries. When your fears and anxieties have the best of you, try to calm down and then get the facts of the situation. The key is to take it slow. All you can do is do your best each day, hope for the best, and when something does happen, take it easy. 5_____ |
| A. Take it one step at a time and things will work out. B. When feeling anxious, stop what you are doing and try to do something relaxing. C. This will give you the confidence to manage your anxiety. D. Instead of worrying about something that probably won"t happen, concentrate on what you are able to do. E. The next time you feel depressed, review your list and think about the good things that you have in your life. F. A good way to manage your worry is to challenge your negative thinking with positive statements and realistic thinking. G. Completing these smaller tasks one at a time will make the stress more manageable and increases your chances of success. |
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| Yoga (瑜伽) is the most popular and fast growing exercise trend of all. Yoga has a greater positive effect on a person"s mood and anxiety level than walking and other forms of exercise, because this exercise can create higher levels of the brain chemical GABA according to an article in The Journal of Alternative Medicine, published by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. Yoga has been shown to increase the level of gamrna-aminobutyric (氨基 丁酸) acid, or GABA, a chemical in the brain that helps to regulate nerve activity. GABA activity is reduced in people with mood and anxiety disorders, and drugs that increase GABA activity are commonly used to improve mood and decrease anxiety. The authors suggest that the practice of Yoga stimulates specific brain areas, therefore giving rise to changes that help to improve mood. This is a spiritual exercise that will do wonders for your mood. Your whole body will get a total workout and a great stretch when you use Yoga every day. Yoga is healthy and fun. If you"re ready to take your life in a totally new direction, which is well balanced and healthy, then Yoga is probably for you. Start slowly and do not push yourself too hard. Over the past few years, this form has really taken off and more and more people are choosing it among all other forms of exercise. It"s like a natural fountain of youth. In no time people will ask if you have some work done, because you look so great! Give Yoga a shot and see what difference it can make your life. There are enough different types of Yoga out there for you to experience what is sure to find one that suits your fitness level and your pain tolerance. There are many ways for everyone to find just the right kind of Yoga for them. You"ll find yourself much less stressed and more relaxed the more you do Yoga. Everyone deserves to feel good and strong, and that is exactly what Yoga will do for you. Yoga, if done correctly, can stretch the muscles but not hurt them. The best way to get involved in this exercise. The trick is to try a few different types. |
| 1. According to the article in The Journal of Alternative Medicine, Yoga _____. |
| A. change the structure of your brain and improve your intelligence B. stimulate your brain and improve your mood C. can take the place of medicine and benefit your health D. produce a chemical to regulate your behavior |
| 2. What does "shot" mean in this passage? |
| A. View. B. Try. C. Change. D. Stop. |
| 3. We can infer from the passage _____. |
| A. Yoga can build your body as long as you practice it hard B. you should try every kind of Yoga since they all have their own functions C. if you do not do Yoga correctly, it will hurt your muscles D. you will never feel stressed if you stick to Yoga |
| 4. What is the main idea of the passage? |
| A. There are many types of Yoga for beginners. B. Several ways are advised to improve mood. C. Yoga is a great exercise for people to choose. D. Yoga can make you look great. |
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| In 1986, when Carlo Petrini first coined the term "Slow Food", he organized locally in his native Italy to preserve the food and wine culture and protest fast food. Today, slow food has spread to 132 countries with over 85 000 members, addressing worldwide issues like farmer equity and environmental stewardship-the actions people take to respect the rights of all living things and all environments, to contribute to healthy and livable, communities. Characterized by Slow Food International as "good, clean, and fair food," slow food must enrich the eater"s life, have no negative impact on human or environmental health, and compensate fairly for food producers" work. The average American meal travels about 1 500 miles to its final destination, with producing of food traveling by plane from overseas and other items shipped across the country. However, cost for food travel and heavy processing are not the only problems in the food industry that the environment faces. Industrial agriculture also has unsustainable practices like inefficient water use and decreased biodiversity. Our ideas in feeding ourselves are exceptional, but at various points our technologies come into conflict with nature"s ways of doing things. A great many of the health and environmental problems created by our food system owe to our attempts to oversimplify nature"s complexities, at both the growing and the eating ends of our food chain. "Slowing" food, by purchasing locally and sustainably, allows consumers to reduce the impact of "food miles" and develop a closer relationship with their food producers. "We need to change our food system," said David Prior, organizer of Slow Food Nation"s Eat-In. "Our current food system is sick and we need to support farmers and agriculture to ensure that everyone has the right to nutritious food." |
| 1. The main idea of the passage can be summarized as _____. |
| A. why slow food is so important B. the food and wine culture is rich in Italy C. what you"re eating always travels a long way D. slow food makes the current food system sick |
| 2. According to the second paragraph, environmental stewardship refers to _____. |
| A. measures of environmental protections B. ways to establish healthy and livable communities C. people"s admiration for all the creatures on the earth D. actions to protect the rights of all living things and environment |
| 3. Slow food"s characteristic doesn"t lie in _____. |
| A. improving the quality of eater"s life B. providing a fair pay for food workers C. being friendly to human and environmental health D. developing a loose relationship with food producers |
| 4. What is David Prior"s attitude towards current food system? |
| A. Suspicious B. Unsatisfied C. Indifferent D. Supportive |