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Museums can be overwhelming. With thousands of pieces there, how do you know which to focus on And once you see a piece you like, how do you interact with it Here is some advice on how to have a meaningful connection when you look at art.
Get up close and personal.____1____ Therefore, take your time to observe qualities about a work that may not come through on a computer screen. That includes its look and the feel of its surface, the marks made by the brush and the path your eyes take when viewing the work.
Stand back. Next, take a few steps back, stand in the center — and observe what’s happening in the big picture. What’s going on in the piece ____2____ What are they doing How are they related
Look at it from an angle. Then try looking at an artwork from its sides, because you might catch something you might not have seen straight on. If it’s something like The Ambassadors by Holbein at The National Gallery in London, if you stand to the side, you’ll see something that from front on looks very different. ____3____ That’s called anamorphic art.
Move your body. If you’re looking at a painting, you can take a finger to the air and trace the outline of the figure or the movement of the brushstrokes. ____4____ This can help you see and feel what it might be like to make this artwork from the artist’s perspective.
Consider the subject of the art. That can have a profound effect on how you feel about the work-and perhaps you can learn something from it. Take the example of Andrew Wyeth’s famous painting, Christina’s World, which depicts (描绘) a girl with a muscle disease crawling across a field to get to her home in the distance. The painting personifies (体现) determination.____5____
A.So just keep an open mind.
B.What have they gone through
C.When you stand to the side, it changes.
D.How are the figures in the piece arranged
E.We have the luxury of seeing the real thing at a museum.
F.When looking at sculptures, try the poses with your body.
G.It can in a way relieve your stress to know we have this inner strength.
You don’t need to be an astronomer with a giant telescope to enjoy a simple but spellbinding activity: stargazing. ___6___ It’s so interesting to discover what’s going on. With a bit of practice, and know-how from books and websites, stargazers can spot particular stars and also groups of stars.
There is plenty to take in using just your eyes but some people use a telescope for a more detailed look. For the best results, choose a clear night when the moon is not very bright. ___7___
It can be harder to see the stars in towns and cities. It is because of light pollution. The night sky is brightened by light from street lamps, shops and car headlights. The best places for stargazing are open, hilly areas or the coast. ___8___ It is our home galaxy stretching across the night sky and is best seen in summer and fall evening skies. If the full moon is up, it will be hard to see. Try going for a night hike instead! Let your eyes adjust to the moonlight and keep your flashlight turned off.
___9___ That is camping in a national park under a star-filled sky. Many national parks offer various night sky programs, from telescope astronomy events to full moon walks with rangers. Besides, national parks are also great places to know about the animals that are awake at night and asleep during the day. Sit quietly and listen for these creatures.
When you head out at night, always go with an adult. Dress warmly and take a blanket or a chair to sit on, plus a hot drink to warm you up. You might want to take a camera with you as well, so you can take a photo if you see something amazing in the sky. A whole new world comes alive at night and is waiting to be explored. ___10___
A.Get prepared for the wonder above.
B.Just go outside at night and look up.
C.You are supposed to avoid the full moon.
D.It also matters which direction you observe.
E.In these places, you can look for the Milky Way.
F.What is the better way to experience the great wonder
G.Where do you prefer to have a stargazing trip at night
Establishing healthy boundaries with yourself will help you stay within your range of control and prioritize what matters most. Here are some tips.
Be honest with yourself
Behind every fancy purchase is a desire for status and recognition. You secretly want to be noticed for wearing a new watch or carrying a designer purse.___11___So before taking action towards any endeavor, such as making an expensive purchase or pursuing a job promotion, ask yourself, “Who am I doing this for ”
___12___However,if you are pursuing something with the hopes of attracting attention, then you need to say no to yourself.
Honor your limits
You can’t be everything for everyone. Trying to please everyone makes you vulnerable.___13___It is important that you are wise with your resources.
The importance of honoring your limits is highlighted by the Greek mythological story. The story is a reminder that pushing yourself too hard for too long ultimately comes at a cost.
Stop comparing yourself to others
People will engage in behaviors that trigger you. It might be tempting to enter an undeclared competition with the Joneses. This approach does not work because there is always someone out there who has more of what you desire.
Stop comparing yourself to others.___14___Focus on living a meaningful life that is consistent with your values and goals.
Be fair to yourself
You are likely your worst critic. You secretly say things to yourself that you would never have the heart to tell others.
Remember to have realistic expectations of yourself.___15___If the goal is unrealistic, then you have to say no and adjust your expectations.
A.You criticize yourself for shortcomings.
B.The truth is you have limited energy and time.
C.The reality is that you are not being recognized.
D.What someone is doing with their life has nothing to do with you.
E.If a pursuit will truly improve the quality of your life, then go for it.
F.The same can be said about other pursuits such as accumulating wealth and status.
G.When you set goals, consider whether you have set the standard at a reasonable level.
You’ve probably heard countless times how exercise is “good for you”. But did you know that it can improve your mood too ___16___.
Exercising regularly can help prevent weight gain, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure. Exercises like jumping or lifting weights can help keep your bones strong. Also, when you exercise, your body makes chemicals that help you feel good. Exercise lowers your chances of depression and decreases feelings of anxiety. ___17___ .
Considering all the health benefits of being physically active, it’s easy to see why doing exercise is wise. And the great thing is that it’s never too late to start. ___18___— like taking a short bike ride, walking the dog or raking (用耙子拢) leaves.
However, sometimes you may find it hard to keep exercising regularly. ___19___ . If what you’re doing isn’t fun, it’s hard to keep it up. But there are many different sports and activities you can try and see which one inspires you. If you need a little more motivation, take a class, join a team or find an exercise buddy to help keep you on track.
___20___ , even those with disabilities or medical problems. But if you have a health problem or other concerns, talk to your doctor before beginning an exercise plan.
A.Even small things can count as exercise
B.Everyone can benefit from moving more and sitting less
C.Exercise benefits every part of the body, including the mind
D.Sports and activities that encourage flexibility are easy to find
E.One of the biggest reasons people drop an exercise program is a lack of interest
F.Plus, exercise can give you a sense of accomplishment after you achieve a goal
G.Strengthening the heart, muscles and bones isn’t the only important goal of exercise
Apps play tricks on you to turn an activity into a habit. It’s not necessarily a bad thing to encourage healthy behaviors such as exercising or playing word games.____21____. Here’s how to recognize when your tech habit might be an unwelcome obsession (着迷), and practical steps for you to take back control.
Do a cost-benefit analysis.____22____That’s why we need to try doubly hard to do self-assessments of how features such as streaks (打卡时间) or leaderboards are helping and hurting us. Think over whether the behavior they inspire in you contributes to or detracts from your welfare.
Build in “cheat days”. They are like days off from a strict diet.____23____It can also help to schedule days off from our habits—whether it’s running, reading the news or scrolling Instagram.
____24____Especially for young people, it can be helpful to plan in advance activities that might be a distraction. If your teen knows he’s allowed one hour on YouTube at 7 p.m., then he can relax without thinking about when he’ll be able to hop on his favorite app.
____25____Tech companies, schools, social institutions and governments all have a responsibility to help reset standards of technology use. For example, schools have experimented with locking up students’ phones so they can’t use them during the school day. And the government in some countries have restricted the time young people are allowed to spend playing video games or using social media apps.
A.Use digital timers.
B.Schedule a limited amount of time for your habit
C.It’s hard to be mindful of why we do what we do.
D.Limiting tech overuse can’t be only your responsibility.
E.But even a good habit can cross the line into unavoidable overuse.
F.Actually, doing your favorite activity without a goal can be relaxing.
G.However, don’t be so motivated by rewards that you ignore signs your body needs a rest.
Any time of the day you can commit to exercising is a good time for getting active. However, the best time for exercise is different for each person.____26____
Determine when you have the most energy. Do you struggle to get out of the bed in the morning or do you wake up energized and ready to go Are you a night owl and never get to bed before midnight Once you establish what your sleep tendencies are, you will have a better idea of when your body is most ready to exercise. ____27____You are more likely to hit the snooze button instead of getting a workout in.
Consider your daily schedule. When are you the busiest ____28____Try to fit in exercise before or at least around these events. Some people would prefer to get it out of the way first thing, while others prefer to put it off until the end of the day when they are all caught up.
Determine your exercise goals. If you are trying to develop a routine, you may want to exercise in the morning. People who exercise in the morning are more consistent.____29____If you are trying to improve your performance, evening exercise may be best. You may experience less tiredness, quicker reaction times, and more strength and flexibility in the evening. If you are trying to lose weight, you may want to exercise in the morning before you have eaten when your body is more likely to use fat instead of carbohydrates for energy
____30____This way, you’ll see how you feel and find the time that works best with your schedule. Keep an exercise log to help you evaluate each time.
A.This will give your body time to relax.
B.Do you perform better in the morning or at night
C.You may not feel like exercising after a long day of work.
D.When do you tend to schedule your most important tasks
E.Consider your lifestyle and exercise goals to find the right time.
F.If you’re not a morning person, do not schedule an early morning workout.
G.Anyway, you’d better experiment with both morning and evening workouts.
Hilde’s father was a reporter. He often took her to work with him, and she developed a strong interest in news stories and reporting.____31____She did the writing, her sister Izzy took pictures, and her father helped her organize and print the newspaper. Hilde wanted to cover big stories in her town. Following the rules her father had taught her, she researched and reported stories in her monthly newspaper.
The newspaper suddenly became famous when a murder happened in the town, and Hilde was the first person to report it. Soon, news organizations around the country were doing stories on Hilde.
____32____Some people criticized her parents for allowing her to report on something as unpleasant as a murder.
Others criticized Hilde for “pretending to be a reporter’’. Some people even suggested she should be playing with dolls.____33____She responded with a YouTube video.“I never began my newspaper so that people would think I was cute,” she said.“I want to be taken seriously.’’
That wasn’t the last time Hilde had trouble getting people to take her seriously. Sometimes, it was because of her age. Other times, it was because she was a girl.____34____Hilde continued reporting and her activities as a reporter have made her famous.
Now Hilde has published a book telling her own story and the challenges she has faced. Some of those challenges came from Hilde herself, struggling to figure out who she was as she grew older.____35____But she is still just 15, and has plenty of time to decide what she wants to do with her life. Her efforts have already inspired people around the world.
A.But she never let that stop her.
B.Hilde was upset by the complaints.
C.For now, Hilde says she has given up reporting.
D.When she was 8, Hilde started her own newspaper.
E.Her great success in reporting has changed her life.
F.Not everyone was happy about Hilde’s efforts, though.
G.She was clearly in a dilemma about how to solve the crisis.
We all know that leading a healthy lifestyle is essential, but sometimes it’s hard to stick to good habits. If you’re looking to make some changes and improve your health, this blog post is for you! ____36____
Get moving
It’s no secret that exercise is good for you. Not only does it help to improve your overall health, but it can also boost your mood and increase your energy levels. ____37____ This could include going for a brisk walk, riding your bike, or taking a fitness class. There’s no need to go all out. Even moderate activity around your house, such as working in your garden, can benefit significantly.
Reduce or get rid of sugar
Sugar can cause inflammation (发炎) and worsen existing health conditions like diabetes and heart disease. ____38____ When you cut sugar out of your diet, you’ll likely notice an improvement in your energy levels, mental clarity, and overall sense of well-being. You may even drop a few pounds.
Drink more water
Your body comprises about 60% water. It helps flush toxins from your body, carry nutrients to your cells, and keep your skin healthy. It helps improve your mood and energy levels and helps you lose weight. ____39____ Also, it may surprise you how much better you feel.
Get enough sleep
A good night’s sleep is one of the best things you can do for your health and wellness. When you sleep enough, your body has adequate time to recharge and heal from the day’s activities, which also helps to improve focus and concentration, and help boost your mood. ____40____
A.It can also lead to weight gain and make you feel exhausted.
B.You may have heard the advice to drink eight glasses of water a day.
C.These tips can help you get the restful sleep you need to feel your best.
D.Here are some simple tips that can help you turn things around within 30 days.
E.So next time you’re feeling tired, reach for a glass of water instead of a cup of coffee.
F.One way to make exercising easier is to set a daily goal of 30 minutes of physical activity.
G.However, when you don’t get enough rest, you’re more likely to have trouble concentrating.
As much as 80% of heart disease is preventable by making specific lifestyle choices. Some strategies, such as exercising and managing weight, are well known. ____41____ These small changes in your everyday routine can have a big impact in the long run.
Get eight hours of sleep.
____42____ If we are lacking in sleep, our bodies also have more difficulty controlling blood pressure and glucose(血糖) levels. These factors can all have an impact on cardiovascular(心血管) health.
Engage in volunteer work.
Doing good for others helps your self-esteem and relieves stress. ____43____ We know that loneliness is a risk factor for heart health, and volunteering gets you out of the house and creates a social network. Depending on the type of work you do, volunteering might even increase your physical activity.
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Exposure to this kind of pollution over time raises your risk of heart disease. Breathing in contaminants(污染物) formed from chemicals may harm your heart. Even short periods of exposure are unhealthy for people who already have cardiovascular risks, such as high blood pressure. Try to get your outdoor exercise far away from highways and industrial districts.
Eat breakfast.
Healthy people who skipped breakfast were three times more likely to have heart disease than those who have a substantial morning meal. If you’re eating a proper breakfast, you’re less likely to be hungry later and make poor food choices. ____45____ Choose whole-grain foods and include fruit.
Start now and boost your heart health!
A.Avoid polluted air.
B.Stay in fresh environment,
C.But others may not have crossed your mind.
D.We need to intake enough energy as part of a healthy lifestyle,
E.Take adequate rest and exercise regularly, and you’ll feel energetic.
F.When you’re not rested, everything that happens in your life is more stressful.
G.It is proved that a feeling of purpose in life is linked to a lower likelihood of heart attack.
Smartwatches and fitness trackers (健身追踪器) have gained popularity recently. These tools can record your daily steps, heart rates, etc. ___46___ If yes, it might be a sign that you’re addicted to your fitness tracker.
___47___ If you keep setting unrealistic daily goals that include doing exercise for too long, and if you begin to ignore friends and responsibilities to make time for your exercise, then you’re most probably addicted to your fitness tracker.
It’s difficult to overcome the addiction to fitness trackers. ___48___ For example, the number in your smart watch showing how far you’ve come can give you a sense of achievement.
Of course, failing to meet your daily goal can be sad. You might focus on your weaknesses rather than your progress. Another problem is that you might find yourself paying too much attention to the step number rather than how your body feels. ___49___
Therefore, if you’re spending too much time looking at your smartwatch, limit your daily step count to a comfortable level. ___50___ For example, concentrating on your hobbies or socializing with friends can be a great way to keep your mind on other things.
A.Don’t overuse your smartwatch.
B.It doesn’t show what you’re really feeling.
C.After all, reaching a daily step count can be so attractive.
D.How can you tell whether you’re addicted to your fitness tracker
E.Actually, this addiction to step count can be risky, mentally and physically.
F.However, do you find yourself checking your steps and heart rates too often
G.Besides, you can find other things to do that don’t include checking your fitness tracker.
If making changes to your weekend routine could improve your productivity and mood through the coming week, would you do it Research says that it can. ____51____ Try a few of these additions to your routine and see how they work for you.
Get plenty of sleep
The importance of sleep to your brain’s health just can’t be overstated. Ideally, you shouldn’t ever be short of sleep, which can affect everything from your mood to your cognitive function. ____52____ You can do this by sleeping late, but you don’t have to. Naps create big brain benefits, and the weekend can be a perfect time for napping .
Get outside
Spending time in nature benefits your brain and your general health. So unless the weather is really bad, plan for some time outdoors. ____53____ A park where you are surrounded by trees and other plants works too.
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When you’re working during the week, it may be hard to spend as much time socializing with friends and family as you might like. So spend some time during the weekend with people you care about most.
Do something fun that’s outside your normal routine
This change requires creativity, but it may be the most enjoyable small change you can make. ____55____. That’s because, when you break out of normal routine, your brain is awake and active. You’ll remember that part of your weekend better, and you’ll face the week with greater energy and creativity.
A.The key is to plan ahead.
B.Spend time with people you like.
C.Think back to the last time you had a small outing.
D.You don’t have to travel to forests: to experience the benefits.
E.It will make your weekends more memorable and enjoyable.
F.The good news is that you don’t have to make huge changes.
G.But if you’ve fallen behind on sleep during the week, use the weekend to catch up.
With gas prices rising and airport security lines snaking longer than ever, why not book your next domestic vacation on a train Compared to other alternatives, it’s comfortable and relaxing. Here is some advice on how to make a trip by rail as pleasant as possible.
Plan ahead. Most long-distance trains, especially the sleeping car accommodations, sell out very quickly. ____56____ But no matter when you travel, it’s a good idea to make your reservations at least 90 days in advance.
Use a travel agent. Consider turning your travel plan over to a travel agent and letting him double-check all the details, make suggestions, and then handle the actual reservations. A good one can sometimes find you discounted tickets. ____57____ Then you won’t have to walk through several cars on a moving train three times a day for your meals.
Bring a blanket. When you’re riding on trains, you won’t be provided with a blanket for free, even if your trip is an overnight one. ____58____ In the summer in particular, the air conditioning can make them quite cold.
Arrive early. Most trains operate just once a day and some run only three times a week, so missing yours can be a disaster. ____59____ Note: The times listed on the schedules are departure times, not arrival times.
Have fun. ____60____ Read a book, knit, do a crossword puzzle, or simply watch the world unfold outside the window. To calculate your speed as you do, divide 3,600(the number of seconds in an hour)by the number of seconds it takes you to travel one mile(the distance between two mileposts). If it takes the train 53 seconds to travel one mile, you’re going 67.92 mph.
A.Train trips aren’t for impatient types.
B.You’ll have views from both sides of the train.
C.The temperature on rail cars is often hard to control.
D.That’s particularly true during busy summer months.
E.You might have to wait longer than 24 hours to catch the next one.
F.Chances are the cost will be a lot less than the cost of one bedroom.
G.He may also book you in a sleeping car that’s right next to the diner.
It won’t sound like a big surprise when I tell you that kindness plays an important role in a person’s wellbeing. It can lead to changes like higher self-esteem(自尊心) and lower blood pressure. Even just witnessing acts of kindness can make us happier.
____61____ “From giving away a cup of hot chocolate in a park to giving away a gift in the lab, those performing an act of kindness consistently underestimated how positive their receivers would feel, thinking their act was of less value than receivers perceived it to be,” states a study.
____62____ Yet, why is there this difference between what we think someone will feel from an act of kindness versus what they do feel Why do we underestimate the impact we have on others
Many of us don’t have a real sense of our value. It’s been estimated that as many as 85 percent of people struggle with low self-esteem. ____63____ This “voice” tends to shift our focus inward assessing our every move, and having bad effect on our relationships.
Unlike a conscience(良心), this inner critic doesn’t motivate positive behavior. ____64____ It encourages us to hold back feeding us thoughts like, “Don’t stick your neck out”: “No one wants to hear from you”; and “You’re going to make a fool of yourself.”
One wonderful way to fight against our critical inner voice is through acts of being kind to others. ____65____ We must also try to see ourselves through the eyes of the people we affect. The degree to which we’re able to do that will help determine our own happiness along with the happiness we light up in others.
A.However, the work doesn’t stop there.
B.People may lower the value of their own kind comments.
C.We all carry around a “critical inner voice” that tends to put us down.
D.Instead of seeing what we have to offer, we may think of ourselves as a burden.
E.This misunderstanding suggests that people devalue their own actions in relation to others.
F.Instead, it turns us against ourselves, making us underestimate our beneficial effect on others.
G.Yet, people may not truly know the impact that even the smallest of kind acts can have on another person.
I believe almost everyone would like two things from their jobs and careers: success and happiness. They want to do relatively well financially, receive fair recognition for their accomplishments, enjoy their work as much as one can, and become happier as a person as a result. So many people, especially ambitious, hard-working people, simplify them in a logical way: They first seek success and then assume that success will lead to happiness. ____66____. Chasing success has costs that can end up lowering happiness.
This is not to say that you have to choose between success and happiness. ____67____. But you have to reverse (颠倒) the order of operations: Instead of trying first to get success and hoping it leads to happiness, start by working on your happiness, which will enhance your success.
Whether you are an employee or employer, it is a better investment to increase happiness at work and in life, rather than simply trying to increase measures of success.
____68____. No matter how much you enjoy your work, overwork will become an obstruction (阻碍) to well-being.
Once work quantity is under control, happiness at work requires a sense of meaning and purpose. ____69____. Earned success implies a sense of accomplishment and recognition for a job well done, while service to others requires knowledge of the real people who benefit from your work.
Ultimately, although success and happiness are linked, the magic mostly works one-way — and not in the way that most people think. ____70____, and may lead you to unhappiness. But working on your happiness. gives you the best chance at getting both.
A.You can obtain both
B.But this reasoning is faulty
C.It’s fairly reasonable to think this way, though
D.Working on your success to get happier is inefficient at best (充其量)
E.The first thing to remember is that happiness requires balance
F.It’s dangerous to pursue success instead of happiness
G.The two key aspects of meaningful work are earned success and service to others
Dog people like to point out dogs’ long history as humankind’s best friend while even the most devoted cat owners may wonder at some point whether their cat really loves them. ____71____. The secret of whether your cat feels bonded to you lies in their behaviour.
Look out for scenting
Cats use scent to identify their own members, by sharing a group scent profile. They have scent glands(腺)on their head and around their ears, and often rub their heads against people and objects that are familiar and comforting. Does your cat rub its head or side against your legs ____72____.
Look for blinks
Your cat might be secretly signalling their affection in the way they look at you. ____73____. But they are more likely to slowly blink at people and cats they have a good relationship with.
Watch how they greet you
____74____. A tail held in the upright flagpole position or shaped in a upright question mark shows a friendly intention. Wrapping their tail around your leg is another gesture that a cat has ultimate trust in you.
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Cats are very protective of their personal space and don’t like unwelcome guests to invade it. If a cat allows you to get close to them, that suggests a close bond, particularly where the contact is frequent or long lasting. Curling up on your lap for a nap and licking your hand or face are signs of deep trust.
A.Watch their behavior
B.Sense their comfort zone
C.Actually, cats do love their owners, according to science.
D.Look out for these behaviors to prove that your furry friend is truly bonded to you.
E.The soft sensation you feel against your legs is actually your cat identifying you as a friend.
F.One of the most obvious signs that your beloved pet is fond of you, is the way that your cat approaches you.
G.When cats encounter strange humans or other cats they don’t know, they usually greet them with an unblinking stare.
If you’re shy or anxious by nature,you may worry you’re not a good conversationalist. It’s important to stay engaged in any conversation,so the other person feels valued.____76____. Try to find an observation or insight to get the conversation going. From there, ask questions,listen,and offer insight. This will keep the conversation moving.
Start a conversation
____77____. Many people feel more relaxed if they give themselves time to prepare conversation starters ahead of time. You can write down a list of potential conversation starters. You could,for example,talk about an assignment if you’re making a conversation in class.
Keep a conversation moving
People want to feel that the other person isinterested in them. A great way to keep a conversation running smoothly is to ask a series of questions about the other person.____78____. Make a rule that,before you bring up your own experiences or interests, you ask at least one question about what the other person said.
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When a person is talking,pay attention to what they’re saying. Keep your mind focused on the present moment instead of planning what you’ll say next. It’s inevitable that you will think of something that relates. That’s okay.It can be good to have some responses ready, but don’t spend time thinking of how to word your responses.
Allow the conversation to come to a natural end
Most conversations will run their course. You and the other person may have been exhausted discussing a topic. You may notice natural pauses coming between topics and enthusiasm will have decreased slightly.____80____.
A.Speak clearly and avoid silence
B.When you start a conversation, remain calm
C.Remember to engage in only one thing at a time
D.Practice ahead of time if you’re easy to be anxious
E.Ask questions about what the other person is saying
F.This can help you form a connection with the other person
G.In this case,gracefully leave the conversation on good terms
A Few Top Reasons to Get Your Child Play Golf
One such sport that usually does not come to your mind, but has several benefits in the long run for your child is golf. ____81____ But, before you take your child to the golf field, make sure you have bought your kids golf set.
Reasons why you must introduce your child to golf are as follows.
Golf is for anyone and everyone. Golf is one such sport that can be played by anyone. It does not matter if your child is short or tall, skinny or a little overweight, slow or fast. Golf is for everyone, irrespective of sizes and shapes. Also, golf can be played at any age. ____82____
Golf has less risk of injuries. Unlike sports, such as football, baseball, cricket or soccer, golf is a safe game with a minimal to almost negligible risk of injury. ____83____ Additionally, the golf course is a safe environment for children.
Golf helps create lifelong friends. ____84____ When learning to play as kids, the children bond over the lessons of golf and later the lessons of life and stick together forever, irrespective of distances. Also, golf tournaments can take your kids to different countries and thus help them learn and appreciate players culturally different from themselves, but united by the game.
____85____ Just like the ups and downs of golf, life too has its share of ups and downs. When your child learns to handle the high points and low points or rather the bogeys and birdies of the game of golf, he or she is picking up skills and lessons to help face similar situations in life.
And above all, the most important sport lesson that golf provides, is that of having fun and enjoying oneself.
A.Golf can teach a lot about life.
B.He can start if he is 5 or 6 years or onwards.
C.Golf helps develop positive attitude towards life.
D.The friendships established on the golf course usually last forever.
E.There are many practical reasons to motivate your child to play golf.
F.Golf as a sport does not involve any physical contact and thus has no risk of getting serious injuries.
G.Golf is a game in which people hit small hard white balls into holes in the ground, involving skills and patience.
As human beings, our ability to predict and prevent trouble is one of those superpowers that set us apart from birds and beasts. ___86___
Dr. Michelle Newman, director of the Laboratory for Anxiety and Depression Research at Pennsylvania State University, presents some characteristics of out-of-control worrying, like focusing on things over which you have no control, or which have a low probability of happening, and “catastrophizing” them. Worrying about a loved one who’s driving and picturing the horrible consequences of an accident is one example. ___87___
Constant worrying and anxiety can increase your blood pressure and heart rate, which has been linked to a higher risk for cardiovascular (心脏血管的) diseases. Anxiety can also over activate your immune system. But isn’t there a benefit to lots of worrying After all, if your mind is dealing with emergencies and potential threats, you can act now to prevent them, right
___88___ “Mostly worrying becomes a process to itself that doesn’t lead to problem solving or helping you in any way,” she says. “If you’re worrying about something,” she says, “you’re not taking steps to address the source of your worry, if that’s even possible.”
In fact, worry is really a failure to live in the moment, Newman says. ___89___ Exercise, massage and other things that relieve physical tension are also helpful, she says.
___90___ Select a spot you can get to easily every day, but that isn’t a place where you normally spend time, Newman advises. Your goal is to give yourself 20 or 30 minutes a day in that space, devoted only to worrying. “The rest of the day, you tell yourself you aren’t going to worry because you will at that time and place,” Newman explains. “The idea is that by setting apart your worry, you can control it.”
A.That’s bad news for several reasons.
B.Unfortunately, Newman opposes this idea.
C.Activities like yoga that attempt to comfort your mind to the present may help.
D.Focusing on a favorite relaxing setting has also proven worry-reducing benefits.
E.But nonstop worrying can ruin your life and your immune system to some degree.
F.Imagining issues that might lead to your losing your job and your home is another.
G.Another great way to control your worry is to set aside a specific time and place for it.
How to Improve Your Memory
Can’t find your cars keys Forget your grocery list You’re not alone. Everyone forgets things occasionally. ____91____ Consider the following ways to sharpen your memory.
Include physical activity in your daily routine.
For most healthy adults, the Department of Health and Human Services recommends at least 150 minutes a week of moderate aerobic(有氧的) activity, such as brisk walking, or 75 minutes a week of vigorous aerobic activity, such as jogging—preferably spread throughout the week. ____92____
Stay mentally active.
Just as physical activity helps keep your body in shape, mentally stimulating activities help keep your brain in shape—and might keep memory loss at bay. Do crossword puzzles. Play bridge. Take alternate routes when driving. ____93____Volunteer at a local school or community organization.
____94____
You’re more likely to forget things if your home is messy and your notes are disorganized. Take down tasks. appointments and other events in a special notebook, calendar or electronic planner. You might even repeat each entry out loud as you jot it down to help strengthen it in your memory. Keep to-do lists current and check off items you’ve completed.
Manage chronic(慢性的) diseases.
Follow your doctor’s treatment recommendations for medical conditions, such as depression, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity and hearing loss. ____95____ In addition, review your medications with your doctor regularly.
A.Get organized
B.Learn to play a musical instrument.
C.Various medications can affect memory.
D.Still, memory loss is nothing to take lightly.
E.Set aside a place for your wallet, keys, glasses and other essentials.
F.The better you take care of yourself, the better your memory is likely to be.
G.If you don’t have time for a full workout, squeeze in a few 10-minute walks throughout the day.
There have been several incidents in recent years where people died because of unsafe crowd conditions and stampedes(人群的蜂拥), the latest one unfolding in Seoul, South Korea, with at least 155 deaths reported. This may leave some people thinking there’s little you can do to survive a stampede. ____96____ But crowd-safety experts say there are several strategies that could help you avoid a potentially deadly outcome. Consider these steps below:
The key to staying safe in a crowd begins as soon as you arrive at the location, says Randy Atlas, a safety consultant based in Fort Lauderdale. ____97____ It’s a piece of common sense advice that Atlas applies not just at big events, but even when entering almost any room.
If there’s a sudden panic and crowds begin to push in a certain direction, your instinct (本能) may be to fight back and push the opposite way. ____98____ If you go against the flow, you increase your chances of getting tripped and knocked down. Another risk, according to experts: If you fight the crowd, you will tire yourself out quickly in a situation where energy is needed.
As you move forward with the crowd, it’s best to move in a diagonal (对角线的) direction so you can potentially angle your way out of the situation. The goal is to get to the edge of the stampede where it’s less likely that you’ll end up stuck at a choke-point, like a doorway.
____99____ Look for a solid structure to stand behind such as a pillar or a wall. Other places to duck; behind a car or even a lamp post.
In many stampede events, people die simply because they are crushed to the point they can’t breathe. But a possible way to avoid this is to place your arms in front of you, almost in a boxer-like position. That could give you some very valuable breathing room—literally. ____100____
A.Another potential way is to shelter yourself.
B.But that could be a big mistake, Atlas warns.
C.In this case, you don’t necessarily have to wait and let time slip by.
D.Namely, he advises people to take note of where the nearest exits are.
E.It’s a simple pose, but surprisingly effective and possibly life-saving.
F.Other events, such as a Halloween gathering, are likely to turn deadly.
G.Indeed, it’s a frightening situation and circumstances may make it impossible to escape.
参考答案:
1.E 2.D 3.C 4.F 5.G
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了在看待艺术时如何建立有意义联系的一些建议。
1.由上文“Get up close and personal. (近距离接触,亲密无间)”和下文“Therefore, take your time to observe qualities about a work that may not come through on a computer screen. That includes its look and the feel of its surface, the marks made by the brush and the path your eyes take when viewing the work. (因此,花点时间观察电脑屏幕上可能看不到的作品的质量。这包括它的外观和表面的感觉,画笔留下的痕迹,以及你观看作品时眼睛所走的路径)”可知,只有在博物馆里才能近距离接触、仔细观察艺术作品,承接上下文,E选项“我们有幸在博物馆里看到真实的东西。”切题。故选E项。
2.由上文“Stand back. Next, take a few steps back, stand in the center — and observe what’s happening in the big picture. What’s going on in the piece (退后。接下来,后退几步,站在中心,观察大局中发生了什么。这幅作品是怎么回事?)”和下文“What are they doing How are they related (他们在做什么?它们是如何关联的?)”可知,后退是为了更好地思考艺术作品的意义,可以通过相关问题来建立艺术联系,下文中的“they”指代D选项中的“the figures in the piece”,承接上下文,D选项“这幅作品中的人物是如何排列的?”切题,且与前后句式一致。故选D项。
3.由上文“Look at it from an angle. Then try looking at an artwork from its sides, because you might catch something you might not have seen straight on. If it’s something like The Ambassadors by Holbein at The National Gallery in London, if you stand to the side, you’ll see something that from front on looks very different. (从一个角度看。然后试着从侧面看一件艺术品,因为你可能会看到一些你可能没有直接看到的东西。如果它像伦敦国家美术馆的霍尔拜因大使,如果你站在侧面,你会看到一些从正面看非常不同的东西)”和下文“That’s called anamorphic art. (这就是变形艺术)”可知,不同角度看变形艺术,你会看到不同的东西,该空承接上下文讲不同角度视角下的变形艺术是什么样的,C选项“当你站在一边时,它会改变。”切题。故选C项。
4.承接上文“Move your body. If you’re looking at a painting, you can take a finger to the air and trace the outline of the figure or the movement of the brushstrokes. (移动你的身体。如果你在看一幅画,你可以把一根手指举到空中,追踪人物的轮廓或笔触的移动)”再次举例说明通过移动你的身体来与艺术建立有意义的联系,F选项“看雕塑时,试着用你的身体摆姿势。”切题。故选F项。
5.由小标题“Consider the subject of the art. (想想艺术的主题)”和上文“Take the example of Andrew Wyeth’s famous painting, Christina’s World, which depicts (描绘) a girl with a muscle disease crawling across a field to get to her home in the distance. The painting personifies (体现) determination. (以安德鲁·怀思的著名画作《克里斯蒂娜的世界》为例,这幅画描绘了一个患有肌肉疾病的女孩爬过田野去远方的家。这幅画体现了决心)”可知,本段作者建议通过思考艺术的主题来与艺术建立有意义的联系,以著名画作《克里斯蒂娜的世界》的艺术的主题(决心)为例,该空应讲明这种有意义联系的积极作用,承接上下文,G选项“知道我们有这种内在的力量,可以在某种程度上缓解你的压力。”切题。故选G项。
6.B 7.C 8.E 9.F 10.A
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了观星这一简单但引人入胜的活动,并就如何更好地观星给出建议。
6.上文“You don’t need to be an astronomer with a giant telescope to enjoy a simple but spellbinding activity: stargazing.(你不需要是一个拥有巨大望远镜的天文学家,就可以享受一项简单但引人入胜的活动:观星)”说明想要享受观星这一活动不需要有巨大的望远镜,它很简单,B项“晚上出去抬头看看就好了。”介绍观星的简单方法,承接上文,符合题意。故选B。
7.上文“For the best results, choose a clear night when the moon is not very bright.(为了获得最佳效果,请选择一个月亮不太亮的晴朗夜晚)”说明观星时,夜晚的月亮不要太亮,C项“你应该避开满月。”承接上文,符合题意。故选C。
8.上文“The best places for stargazing are open, hilly areas or the coast.(观星的最佳地点是开阔的丘陵地区或海岸)”说明观星的最佳地点,以及下文“It is our home galaxy stretching across the night sky and is best seen in summer and fall evening skies.(它是我们的银河系,横跨夜空,在夏季和秋季的夜空中最为明显)”介绍银河系的相关信息,E项中the Milky Way表示“银河系”,是关键词,E项“在这些地方,你可以寻找银河系。”承上启下,“these places”代指上文提到的“open, hilly areas or the coast.”。故选E。
9.下文“That is camping in a national park under a star-filled sky.(那就是在星空下的国家公园里露营)”说明体验观星的最好方式就是在星空下的国家公园里露营,F项“体验这一伟大奇迹的更好方式是什么?”提出问题,引出下文的答案,符合题意,和下文构成一问一答。故选F。
10.上文“You might want to take a camera with you as well, so you can take a photo if you see something amazing in the sky. A whole new world comes alive at night and is waiting to be explored. (你可能也想带上相机,这样如果你在天空中看到了令人惊叹的东西,你就可以拍张照片了。一个全新的世界在夜晚活跃起来,等待着探索)”介绍为观星这一活动所做的准备,A项中prepared是关键词,A项“为上空的奇迹做好准备。”承接上文,符合题意。故选A。
11.C 12.E 13.B 14.D 15.G
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了“对自己建立健康的界限将有助于你保持在自己的控制范围内,并优先考虑最重要的事情”提出了几点建议。
11.根据上文“You secretly want to be noticed for wearing a new watch or carrying a designer purse.( 你偷偷地想因为戴了一块新手表或带了一个名牌钱包而被人注意)”以及下文“so before taking action towards any endeavor, such as making an expensive purchase or pursuing a job promotion, ask yourself, “Who am I doing this for ”(因此,在采取任何行动之前,比如购买昂贵的东西或寻求晋升,问问自己,“我这样做是为了谁?”)”可知,上下文讲的是你越是想让别人注意,却越是不一定被注意,与C项“The reality is that you are not being recognized(事实情况是是你没有被认可)”表达的含义一致,故选C项。
12.根据下文“However, if you are pursuing something with the hopes of attracting attention, then you need to say no to yourself.( 然而,如果你带着能引起注意的希望正在追求某件事,那么你需要对自己说不)”可知上下文说的是有关“pursuing something(追求某件事)”含义的话题,与E项“If a pursuit will truly improve the quality of your life, then go for it.(如果追求能真正提高你的生活质量,那就去追求吧)”表达的含义一致,故选E项。
13.根据上文“You can’t be everything for everyone. Trying to please everyone makes you vulnerable.”(你不可能成为所有人的一切。试图取悦所有人只会让你变得脆弱。)根据下文“It is important that you are wise with your resources.( 明智地使用资源是很重要的)”可知,人的精力和时间是有限的,与B项“The truth is you have limited energy and time(事实是你的精力和时间有限)”表达的含义一致,故选B项。
14.根据上文“Stop comparing yourself to others(别再拿自己和别人比较了)”根据下文“Focus on living a meaningful life that is consistent with your values and goals.”(专注于过与你的价值观和目标一致的有意义的生活。)可知此处说的与别人比较是不明智的,因为他们所做的一切与你无关,与D项“What someone is doing with their life has nothing to do with you.( 别人在他的生活中所做的一切与你无关)”表达的含义一致,故选D项。
15.根据上文“Remember to have realistic expectations of yourself(记住对自己来说有现实意义的期望)”以及下文“If the goal is unrealistic, then you have to say no and adjust your expectations.(如果目标不现实,那么你要去说不并调整你的期望)”可知此处说的是目标设置要合理,与G项“When you set goals, consider whether you have set the standard at a reasonable level.( 当你设定目标时,要考虑你是否将标准设定在了合理的水平上)” 表达的含义一致,故选G项。
16.C 17.F 18.A 19.E 20.B
【导语】这是一篇说明文,文章主要讲述运动对人有好处以及如何开始运动。
16.空处位于第一段段末,应承上启下。上文“You’ve probably heard countless times how exercise is ‘good for you’. But did you know that it can improve your mood too (你可能听过无数次运动‘对你有好处’。但你知道它也能改善你的情绪吗?)”提到运动对身体和情绪有好处,C项“锻炼对身体的每个部分都有好处,包括头脑”符合语境,总领下文,故选C。
17.上文“Also, when you exercise, your body makes chemicals that help you feel good. Exercise lowers your chances of depression and decreases feelings of anxiety.(此外,当你锻炼时,你的身体会产生帮助你感觉良好的化学物质。锻炼可以降低抑郁和焦虑的几率)”是具体讲述运动的好处,F项“此外,锻炼可以在你实现目标后给你一种成就感”与上文并列,也是具体描述运动的好处,故选F。
18.上文“And the great thing is that it’s never too late to start.(最棒的是,现在开始永远都不晚)”提到现在开始运动也不晚,结合下文“like taking a short bike ride, walking the dog or raking (用耙子拢) leaves(比如骑一小段自行车,遛狗或用耙子拢树叶)”可知,此处是列举能起到锻炼作用的一些小事,故A项“即使是很小的事情也可以算作锻炼”符合语境。故选A。
19.上文“However, sometimes you may find it hard to keep exercising regularly.(然而,有时你会发现很难保持有规律的锻炼)”提到有时很难保持有规律的锻炼,结合下文“If what you’re doing isn’t fun, it’s hard to keep it up.(如果你正在做的事情不有趣,就很难坚持下去)”可知,空处应是说明很难保持有规律的锻炼的原因——缺乏兴趣,E项“人们放弃锻炼计划的最大原因之一是缺乏兴趣”符合语境,故选E。
20.此处是总结上文,根据下文“even those with disabilities or medical problems(即使是那些有残疾或身体有问题的人)”推知,空处指出人人都能从锻炼中受益。B项“每个人都能从多动少坐中受益”符合语境,衔接合理。故选B。
21.E 22.C 23.F 24.B 25.D
【导语】本文是一篇说明文,主要讲的是如何认识到你的科技习惯可能是一种不受欢迎的痴迷,以及让你重新控制的实际步骤。
21.空前说“It’s not necessarily a bad thing to encourage healthy behaviors such as exercising or playing word games.(鼓励像锻炼或玩文字游戏这样的健康行为不一定是件坏事。)”,空后说“Here’s how to recognize when your tech habit might be an unwelcome obsession (着迷), and practical steps for you to take back control.(以下是如何认识到你的科技习惯可能是一种不受欢迎的痴迷,以及让你重新控制的实际步骤。)”,空格处应该说有时候好的事情过度了也会变成不好的,E选项“But even a good habit can cross the line into unavoidable overuse.(但即使是一个好习惯也会越界成为不可避免的过度使用。)”说明好的事情做过头了也会变得不好,因此承上启下,符合语境,故选E。
22.空后说“That’s why we need to try doubly hard to do self-assessments of how features such as streaks (打卡时间) or leaderboards are helping and hurting us. Think over whether the behavior they inspire in you contributes to or detracts from your welfare.(这就是为什么我们需要加倍努力地进行自我评估,看看连胜或排行榜等功能对我们是有利还是有害。想想他们在你身上激发的行为是有助于还是有害于你的幸福。)”,空格处应该说要评价我们做的事情是困难的,C选项“It’s hard to be mindful of why we do what we do.(很难注意到我们为什么要做我们所做的事情。)”说明了很难分析我们做的事情,因此C选项引起下文,符合语境,故选C。
23.空前说“They are like days off from a strict diet.(他们就像从严格的节食中解脱出来的日子。)”,空后说“It can also help to schedule days off from our habits—whether it’s running, reading the news or scrolling Instagram.(它还可以帮助我们从我们的习惯中抽出时间——无论是跑步、阅读新闻还是刷Instagram。)”,空格处应该说的是偶尔从严格的习惯中抽离一下的好处,F选项“Actually, doing your favorite activity without a goal can be relaxing.(事实上,没有目标地做你最喜欢的活动是很放松的。)”说明了从严格的习惯中抽离一下可以让人放松,因此F选项承上启下,符合语境,故选F。
24.空后说“Especially for young people, it can be helpful to plan in advance activities that might be a distraction.(尤其是对年轻人来说,提前计划一些可能会分散注意力的活动是很有帮助的。)”,空格处应该说要提前安排事情,B选项“Schedule a limited amount of time for your habit(为你的习惯安排有限的时间)”说明了要安排,因此引起下文,符合语境,故选B。
25.空后说“Tech companies, schools, social institutions and governments all have a responsibility to help reset standards of technology use. For example, schools have experimented with locking up students’ phones so they can’t use them during the school day.(科技公司、学校、社会机构和政府都有责任帮助重新制定技术使用的标准。例如,学校已经尝试把学生的手机锁起来,这样他们就不能在上课时间使用手机了。)”,空格处应该说的是要限制使用科技的时间,且这不仅仅是个人的责任,D选项“Limiting tech overuse can’t be only your responsibility.(限制科技产品的过度使用不仅仅是你的责任。)”符合语境,故选D。
26.E 27.F 28.D 29.C 30.G
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了如何选择适合自己的锻炼时间。
26.根据上文“Any time of the day you can commit to exercising is a good time for getting active. However, the best time for exercise is different for each person.(一天中任何可以锻炼的时间都是活跃起来的好时间。然而,锻炼的最佳时间对每个人来说都是不同的)”可知,上文提到“锻炼的最佳时间对每个人来说都是不同的”,说明本句是在建议根据自身情况找到合适的锻炼时间。故E选项“考虑你的生活方式和锻炼目标,找到合适的时间”符合语境,故选E。
27.根据后文“You are more likely to hit the snooze button instead of getting a workout in.(你更有可能按下贪睡按钮,而不是去锻炼)”可知,后文提到可能贪睡,说明无法早起去锻炼,故F选项“如果你不是一个早起的人,就不要安排早起锻炼”符合语境,故选F。
28.根据上文“Consider your daily schedule. When are you the busiest (考虑一下你的日常日程安排。你什么时候最忙?)”可知,本句与上文并列,都是关于日程安排的设问句,故D选项“你倾向于在什么时候安排你最重要的任务?”符合语境,故选D。
29.根据上文“Determine your exercise goals. If you are trying to develop a routine, you may want to exercise in the morning. People who exercise in the morning are more consistent.(确定你的锻炼目标。如果你想养成习惯,你可能想在早上锻炼。早上锻炼的人更稳定)”以及后文“If you are trying to improve your performance, evening exercise may be best.(如果你想提高你的表现,晚上锻炼可能是最好的)”可知,后文提到晚上锻炼最好,能提高表现,故本句是对一天日常活动对锻炼影响的猜测:工作一整天后,你可能不想锻炼。故C选项“工作一整天后,你可能不想锻炼”符合语境,故选C。
30.根据后文“This way, you’ll see how you feel and find the time that works best with your schedule. Keep an exercise log to help you evaluate each time.(这样,你会看到你的感觉,并找到最适合你的时间表的时间。做一个运动日志来帮助你评估每一次)”可知,本句主要提出了一种锻炼的建议,G选项中you’d better experiment with both morning and evening workouts对应后文this way。故G选项“不管怎样,你最好在早上和晚上都进行锻炼”符合语境,故选G。
31.D 32.F 33.B 34.A 35.C
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。讲述了8岁的女孩Hilde创办自己的报纸遇到的种种非议,赞扬了Hilde不怕挑战,迎难而上的品质。
31.上文“He often took her to work with him, and she developed a strong interest in news stories and reporting.”(他经常带她一起去工作,她对新闻故事及报道产生了强烈的兴趣。)说明了Hilde开始对报纸行业产生兴趣,结合下文“She did the writing, her sister Izzy took pictures, and her father helped her organize and print the newspaper.”(她负责撰稿,她的妹妹Izzy负责拍照,她父亲帮她排版和打印报纸。)可知,Hilde开始自己制作报纸,D项“When she was 8, Hilde started her own newspaper.”(当她八岁时,Hilde开办了自己的报纸。)衔接上下文恰当。故选D项。
32.上文“Soon, news organizations around the country were doing stories on Hilde.”(很快,全国各地的新闻机构都在报道Hilde。)可知,Hilde有了名声,结合下文“Some people criticized her parents for allowing her to report on something as unpleasant as a murder.”(有些人批评她的父母允许她报道一些像谋杀这样令人不快的事情。)可知,并不是所有人都欣赏Hilde的报道行为,F项“Not everyone was happy about Hilde’s efforts, though.”(但是,并不是每个人都欣赏Hilde做出的努力。)衔接上下文恰当。故选F项。
33.上文“Others criticized Hilde for “pretending to be a reporter’’. Some people even suggested she should be playing with dolls.”(有些人批评她说她假装记者。还有一些人甚至建议她应该玩洋娃娃。)描述了人们对Hilde各种各样的批评,空处应该承接上文,指出Hilde对此做出的反应,B项“Hilde was upset by the complaints.”(Hilde对这些抱怨感到不安。)中“complaints”照应上文提到的各种批评,衔接恰当。故选B项。
34.上文“Sometimes, it was because of her age. Other times, it was because she was a girl.”(有时候,是因为她的年龄,有时候是因为她的性别。)说明了人们批评Hilde的其他原因,结合下文“Hilde continued reporting and her activities as a reporter have made her famous.”(Hilde继续她的报道,她作为记者的行为使她非常出名。)可知,Hilde并没有因为批评而停止报道。A项“But she never let that stop her”(但她从未因此而停止。)衔接恰当。故选A项。
35.下文“But she is still just 15, and has plenty of time to decide what she wants to do with her life.”(但是她才15岁,有大量的时间去决定她想从事的工作。)可知,前句与其构成转折,C项“For now, Hilde says she has given up reporting.”(现在,Hilde说她已经不再报道新闻了。)说明她现在不再报道新闻了,衔接后文“虽然如此,但她年龄还小,有大量的时间去决定日后从事的工作”符合句意。故选C项。
36.D 37.F 38.A 39.E 40.G
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了几种在30之内改善健康状况的简便方法。
36.根据上文“If you’re looking to make some changes and improve your health, this blog post is for you(如果你想做出一些改变并改善你的健康状况,这篇博客文章是为你准备的)”以及下文“Get moving(动起来)”可推理出下文讲的是有关改变并改善健康状况的方法技巧的过渡句,与D项“Here are some simple tips that can help you turn things around within 30 days.(以下是一些简单的技巧,可以帮助你在30天内扭转局面)”表达的含义一致,故选D项。
37.根据下文“This could include going for a brisk walk, riding your bike, or taking a fitness class.(这可能包括快走、骑自行车或参加健身课程)”可推理出,上文讲的是设定每天的体育运动目标,与F项“One way to make exercising easier is to set a daily goal of 30 minutes of physical activity.(让锻炼变得更容易的一种方法是设定每天30分钟的体育活动目标)”表达的含义一致,故选F项。
38.根据上文“Sugar can cause inflammation and worsen existing health conditions like diabetes and heart disease(糖会引起炎症,并使糖尿病和心脏病等现有健康状况恶化)”可推理出,糖会引起健康状况恶化,下文继续讲的是糖会导致身体的其他不适,与A项“It can also lead to weight gain and make you feel exhausted.(它也会导致体重增加,让你感到筋疲力尽)”表达的含义一致,故选A项。
39.根据上文“Your body comprises about 60% water. It helps flush toxins from your body, carry nutrients to your cells, and keep your skin healthy. It helps improve your mood and energy levels and helps you lose weight.(你的身体由大约60%的水组成。它有助于排出体内毒素,将营养物质输送到细胞中,保持皮肤健康。它有助于改善你的情绪和能量水平,帮助你减肥)”可知,水有益于人的健康,因此下文讲的是感到不适的时候,要喝水,与E项“So next time you’re feeling tired, reach for a glass of water instead of a cup of coffee(所以下次你觉得累的时候,去拿一杯水,而不是一杯咖啡)”表达的含义一致,故选E项。
40.上文“When you sleep enough, your body has adequate time to recharge and heal from the day’s activities, which also helps to improve focus and concentration, and help boost your mood.(当你睡眠充足时,你的身体有足够的时间从一天的活动中充电和恢复,这也有助于提高注意力和集中度,并有助于提振你的情绪)”提到睡眠充足有助于提高注意力和集中度,并有助于提振你的情绪,这是在强调睡眠充足的重要性,G项“However, when you don’t get enough rest, you’re more likely to have trouble concentrating.(然而,当你没有得到足够的休息时,你更有可能难以集中注意力)”和上文是转折关系,强调睡眠不足会使注意力难以集中,此处也是在强调睡眠充足的重要性,故选G项。
41.C 42.F 43.G 44.A 45.D
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述促进心脏健康的有效方法。
41.空前“Some strategies, such as exercising and managing weight, are well known.(一些策略,如锻炼和控制体重,是众所周知的。)”讲述的是一些较为人所知的预防心脏病的方式。而空后“These small changes in your everyday routine can have a big impact in the long run.(这些日常生活中的小改变从长远来看会产生很大的影响。)”中的“these small changes”则表明空处要提到另外一些可以预防心脏病的小改变。选项C“But others may not have crossed your mind. (但是其他的你可能没有想过。)”承上启下,引出下文。故选C。
42.根据下文“If we are lacking in sleep, our bodies also have more difficulty controlling blood pressure and glucose(血糖) levels. These factors can all have an impact on cardiovascular(心血管) health.(如果我们缺乏睡眠,我们的身体也更难控制血压和血糖水平。这些因素都会对心血管健康产生影响。)”可知,本段主要讲述的是缺乏睡眠带来的坏处。选项F“When you’re not rested, everything that happens in your life is more stressful.(当你没有休息好时,生活中发生的每件事都会更有压力。)”与下文内容一致,也是讲述缺乏睡眠的坏处。故选F。
43.空前“Doing good for others helps your self-esteem and relieves stress. (为他人做好事有助于你的自尊和缓解压力。)”可知,空前讲述的是做好事的好处;而空后“We know that loneliness is a risk factor for heart health, and volunteering gets you out of the house and creates a social network.(我们知道孤独是心脏健康的一个风险因素,志愿活动让你走出家门,建立一个社交网络。)”可知,生活有动力,不孤独也可以预防心脏病。选项G“It is proved that a feeling of purpose in life is linked to a lower likelihood of heart attack.(事实证明,生活中有目标的感觉与较低的心脏病发作的可能性有关。)”符合上下文内容,指的是如果一个人生活中有了目标,那么也可以预防心脏病。故选G。
44.空处为小标题,为本段主要内容。根据下文“Exposure to this kind of pollution over time raises your risk of heart disease. Breathing in contaminants(污染物) formed from chemicals may harm your heart. Even short periods of exposure are unhealthy for people who already have cardiovascular risks, such as high blood pressure. Try to get your outdoor exercise far away from highways and industrial districts.(长期暴露在这种污染中会增加患心脏病的风险。吸入由化学物质形成的污染物可能会伤害你的心脏。对于已经患有高血压等心血管疾病的人来说,即使是短时间的接触也不健康。尽量让你的户外运动远离高速公路和工业区。)”可知,本段主要讲述的是避免空气污染。选项A“Avoid polluted air.(避免空气污染)”与下文内容一致。故选A。
45.根据上文“Healthy people who skipped breakfast were three times more likely to have heart disease than those who have a substantial morning meal. If you’re eating a proper breakfast, you’re less likely to be hungry later and make poor food choices.(不吃早餐的健康人患心脏病的几率是早餐吃得丰盛的人的三倍。如果你吃了一顿合适的早餐,你之后就不太可能饿,也不太可能做出糟糕的食物选择。)”可知,空前主要讲述的是吃早餐的重要性。而空后“Choose whole-grain foods and include fruit.(选择全麦食品,包括水果。)”则推荐了早餐的种类。选项D“We need to intake enough energy as part of a healthy lifestyle.(作为健康生活方式的一部分,我们需要摄入足够的能量。)”承上启下,引出下文什么样的早餐才能保证足够的能量。故选D。
46.F 47.D 48.C 49.E 50.G
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了对健身追踪器上瘾的现象和迹象,分析了原因及其对精神和身体带来的影响,并给出了一些建议。
46.上文“These tools can record your daily steps, heart rates, etc. (这些工具可以记录你每天的步数、心率等)”说明这些工具可以让你在运动后查看步数和心率,以及下文“If yes, it might be a sign that you’re addicted to your fitness tracker. (如果是,那可能是你对健身追踪器上瘾的迹象)”说明如果是的话,可能是对健身追踪器上瘾,F项中steps and heart rates是关键词,F项“然而,你是否发现自己过于频繁地查看自己的步数和心率?”提出问题,承上启下,符合题意。故选F。
47.下文“If you keep setting unrealistic daily goals that include doing exercise for too long, and if you begin to ignore friends and responsibilities to make time for your exercise, then you’re most probably addicted to your fitness tracker. (如果你总是设定不切实际的日常目标,包括锻炼太长时间,如果你开始忽视朋友和责任,腾出时间来锻炼,那么你很可能对你的健身追踪器上瘾了)”说明对健身追踪器上瘾的具体表现,D项“你如何判断自己是否沉迷于健身追踪器?”提出问题,引出下文的回答,符合题意。故选D。
48.下文“For example, the number in your smart watch showing how far you’ve come can give you a sense of achievement. (例如,智能手表上显示你已经走了多远的数字可以给你一种成就感)”举例说明智能手表上显示的步数会给你一种成就感,C项“毕竟,达到每天的步数是非常有吸引力的。”引出下文,符合题意。故选C。
49.上文“Another problem is that you might find yourself paying too much attention to the step number rather than how your body feels. (另一个问题是,你可能会发现自己过于关注步数,而不是你的身体感觉)”说明你可能会过于关注步数,而不是自己身体的感觉;E项“事实上,这种对步数的上瘾在心理和身体上都是有风险的。”进一步猜测过于关注步数的危害,承接上文,符合题意。故选E。
50.下文“For example, concentrating on your hobbies or socializing with friends can be a great way to keep your mind on other things.(例如,专注于你的爱好或与朋友社交是让你专注于其他事情的好方法)举例说明可以采用查看与健身追踪器无关的事情的方法,G项“除此之外,你还可以找到其他不需要查看健身追踪器的事情。”说明可以寻找其他不需要查看健身追踪器的活动,引出下文,符合题意。故选G。
51.F 52.G 53.D 54.B 55.E
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了调整周末生活习惯有助于你在新的一周精力充沛、高效工作。
51.根据空前“If making changes to your weekend routine could improve your productivity and mood through the coming week, would you do it Research says that it can.(如果在接下来的一周里,改变你周末的作息习惯可以提高你的工作效率和情绪,你会这么做吗?研究表明可以)”可知,研究表明,调整周末生活习惯可以提高你未来一周的工作效率,改善你的情绪。空后的“Try a few of these additions to your routine and see how they work for you(在你的日常生活中尝试一些新的东西,看看它们对你有什么帮助)”可知,本空内容应与“调整周末生活习惯”有关,F项“好消息是你不必做出巨大的改变。”中的“changes”与上文中的“changes”属于原词复现,且呼应下文中的“a few of these additions to your routine”。故选F。
52.根据段落标题“Get plenty of sleep(要有足够的睡眠)”可知,本段的内容应和充足睡眠有关。根据空前“The importance of sleep to your brain’s health just can’t be overstated. Ideally, you shouldn’t ever be short of sleep, which can affect everything from your mood to your cognitive function. (睡眠对大脑健康的重要性怎么强调都不为过。理想情况下,你永远不应该缺少睡眠,