八年级英语上英语课外阅读拓展训练四（时文）（无答案

8a英语课外阅读拓展训练四（时文）
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One of the most common New Year resolutions is to lose weight. In 2024, it may be 1 for people to lose weight because new drugs （药物） have been approved （批准） and have been proved to be very effective in helping people lose weight. They belong to a class of medications （药物） 2 GLP-1. The most
well-known of them are Wegovy and Ozempic.
The website reported that
in extensive studies of 3 using Wegovy, 83 percent of
them lost 5 percent or more of their weight compared to 31 percent of those taking a placebo （无效对照剂）. An expert at the Mayo Clinic said obesity drugs "are here to stay" and that "more and more of these drugs are coming to the 4 ".
Industry experts emphasized （强调） the importance of the new 5 . The journal Science declared the family of weight-loss drugs to be a（n） 6 medical breakthrough of 2023. This year could prove to be even better for overweight people, and for 7 who find exercising difficult. A new drug called Zepbound has been approved. During the 8 on patients, those who took this drug lost around 20-25 percent of their body weight on average. Doctor Juliana Simonetti said that the new drugs are "amazing" 9 they solve the main physiological reason for weight gain. She 10 , "I've been working in this field over the last ten years, and the results are very impressive."
1 A. easier B. harder C. busier D. worse
2 A. made B. finished C. called D. listed
3 A. doctors B. patients C. nurses D. officers
4 A. factories B. markets C. libraries D. restaurants
5 A. prices B. treatments C. results D. courses
6 A. expensive B. scientific C. important D. relaxed
7 A. those B. this C. that D. these
8 A. records B. ways C. tests D. fights
9 A. if B. so C. but D. because
10 A. answered B. added C. suggested D. found
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Question:
My 12-year-old daughter is a liar （撒谎者）.
I wish it weren't true, but just about everything that
comes out of her mouth is a lie. If she tells me she's
texting a girl from her school, it's probably a boy.
If I were to ask her if the sky is blue, she'd probably tell me it isn't. Why is she doing this and how can we get her to stop
From a puzzled mother
Answer:
Telling lies is not only a part of human nature but also a learned behavior. Since lying is a learned behavior, it's possible to unlearn it as well. Here are some steps.
First, try to find out why she's lying. Is it to cover up a previous （以前的） lie To avoid taking responsibility for something To attract attention and get you to spend more time with her Once you know what's behind the lies, you'll have a better chance of being able to deal with them-and she won't feel the need to lie as often.*
Second, come up with some bad results that will kick in when your daughter lies to you. Talk with your husband and agree on a response to lying that you’ll both support. If possible, ask your daughter to come up with what she thinks is a suitable result; kids often come up with harsher （更严厉的） punishments than their parents do.
Third, encourage her to tell the truth-even if it's a really small thing. If you ask her whether she's finished her homework and she actually has, let her know you noticed and give her a reward （it doesn't have to be a big deal---letting her stay up 20 minutes past her bedtime is enough）.
1. What's the mother's trouble
A. She can't get on well with her daughter.
B. Her daughter usually doesn't tell the truth.
C. Her daughter often fights with a boy from her school.
D. Her daughter doesn't like blue skies and white clouds.
2. The meaning of the underlined word "unlearn" is close to "______".
A. give up B. give in
C. learn from D. teach oneself
3. What is the first step mentioned to solve the problem of lying
A. Finding out the cause of the daughter's dishonesty.
B. Finding out if the daughter wants to stay with her mom.
C. Knowing about telling lies is a part of human nature.
D. Encouraging the daughter to tell the truth of everything.
4. Which of the following is the best way to help a child stop lying
A. Letting him/her stay up 20 minutes past his/her bedtime.
B. Spending as much time with him/her as possible.
C. Asking him/her to consider the bad results of lying.
D. Combining punishment and encouragement.
B
Researchers have found that the Chinese martial art of T'ai Chi could slow down the progression （发展） of Parkinson's disease by years.
As we all know, T'ai Chi is a type of physical exercise that
involves a set of very slow movements, which can help make our
bodies and minds healthier.
Doctors from the Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine carried out a five-year study on people with Parkinson's disease. The researchers found out that the condition progressed at a slower rate in those who practiced T'ai Chi. They observed that T'ai Chi practitioners had fewer falls, and less dizziness （头晕）and back pain. The researchers also noted that the cognitive （认知的）function of the test participants who regularly practiced T'ai Chi deteriorated （退化） more slowly.*
Parkinson's disease is a brain disorder that affects the nerves and muscles. It gradually causes uncontrollable movements, such as shaking, stiffness（僵硬）, and difficulty with balance and coordination. People with Parkinson's disease may eventually have difficulty walking and talking. One of the most famous people with Parkinson's disease was the boxing champion Muhammad Ali.
The researchers believe that practicing T'ai Chi could keep symptoms （症状）of Parkinson's disease at bay for years. They said, "The long-term beneficial effect of T'ai Chi on Parkinson's disease could prolong （延长）the time without disability, leading to a higher quality of life."
5.what's the meaning of the underlined word "involves" in Chinese
A.包含 B.阻止 C.酝酿 D.旨在
6. What is the author's purpose in writing the third paragraph
A. To ask people to practice T'ai Chi in their free time.
B. To introduce an ancient martial art--- T'ai Chi.
C. To teach people how to practice T'ai Chi correctly.
D. To explain why practicing T'ai Chi is good for the patients with Parkinson's disease.
7.What are the benefits of practicing Tai Chi for the patients with Parkinson's disease
① It can make them less likely to fall.
② It can slow down their cognitive decline.
③ It can cure their Parkinson's disease.
④ It can help them have less dizziness and back pain.
A.② ③ ④ B.① ② ③ C.① ③ ④ D.① ② ④
8.What does the passage mainly tell us
A. T'ai Chi will end the development of Parkinson's disease.
B. T'ai Chi can slow down the development of Parkinson's disease.
C. The Chinese martial art of T'ai Chi will be more and more popular.
D. Parkinson's disease is a brain disorder that affects the health of people greatly.
C
In today's busy world, more of us are experiencing tiredness and fatigue （极度疲劳）.Experts say there is an increase in chronic fatigue syndrome （CFS）（慢性疲劳综合征）. This is a disorder that makes us feel quite tired. That tiredness does not go away even if we rest. *
A sleep expert said, "Our way of living is characterized by always being
connected, feeling a lot of pressure, and not getting enough sleep." What's
more, an expert said people with CFS suffer from a lack of energy that
affects their daily life. She said there was no cure for CFS, but a good
diet and enough sleep could help to manage symptoms.
An expert in preventative medicine offered some advice about how to deal with fatigue and a lack of sleep. He has a three-step bedtime plan. Step one is to turn the lights off because light keeps our brain active. Blue light from phones is particularly harmful. The second step is to keep the room temperature at around 19℃. A cool room helps to reduce body temperature, which helps sleep. The final step is to reduce all noise. As for food, a life coach recommended we eat bananas to help us get a better night’s rest. He said bananas contain chemicals that help us sleep.
9. How do people with CFS usually feel
A. Tired. B. Sad. C. Excited. D. Surprised.
10. What does the first paragraph mainly tell us
A. Getting CFS is becoming more common among us in today's world.
B. More and more people are getting all kinds of illnesses in today's world.
C. Now there is no effective medicine to cure CFS.
D. Medical experts should try their best to develop medicines that can treat CFS.
11.What can we infer according to the second paragraph
① A healthy diet may aid in symptom management of CFS.
② A three-step bedtime plan can cure people with CFS.
③ Blue light from phones is bad for our brain.
④ A cool room temperature is good for sleeping.
A.① ② B.② ③ C.③ ④ D.① ④
12. The meaning of the underlined word "recommended" is close to "_______".
A. asked B. suggested C. answered D. refused
13.What's the best title of the passage
A. Fatigue and sleeplessness are on the rise
B. CFS can't make people have a good rest
C. Having a good sleep is good for our health
D. Social pressure is making people less healthy
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Mosquitoes seem to like some people more than others. Scientists from the Virginia Teach university in the USA believe the 1 of our body could attract mosquitoes. These include the 2 smell of our bodies and the smells from soap and perfume
（香水）. Some of these smells could also help to reduce
the 3 of bites we get in summer. The researchers said
mosquitoes seemed 4 soap with a flowery smell. The lead researcher said over 60 percent of the smells coming from our body come from soap rather than natural body odours （气味）. He said that 5 the soap we use could change how attractive we are to mosquitoes.* Soap with a neutral（中性的）or no smell could make us 6 tasty to the creatures.
The researchers tested the effects of four popular brands （品牌） of soap on mosquitoes. They studied the smell of different people after they used each soap, and when they did not wash 7 . The researchers recreated the soapy and unwashed smells and put them in two different cups. Then they put the cups in a cage 8 with mosquitoes. The insects seemed to prefer the flowery smells from the soapy cups. Mosquitoes may be like humans 9 they are attracted by floral and fruity smells. One researcher gave some 10 . He said, "I would choose a coconut-scented soap if I wanted to reduce mosquito attraction." Mosquitoes are the world's deadliest （最致命的） creatures. The diseases they carry kill about 725,000 people a year.
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One of the most annoying things in life is an itch（痒） that won't go away. Scientists have worked for decades to find out why we itch, and to find a cure. Res c archers at Harvard Medical School in the USA have discovered that when skin bacteria （细菌） touch our
nerve cells, they make us feel itchy. Lead researcher Liwen Deng said
the bacteria are linked to many diseases that cause itchiness. The most
common disease is eczema （湿疹）. Dr Deng wrote, "The bacteria that can make your skin itch can be found on the skin of many patients." She added, "Patients with long-term skin problems may feel very uncomfortable because of the itching."
Dr Deng and her team conducted their research on mice. They discovered an enzyme （酶） called V8. The enzyme triggered （触发）a protein that made the mice itch. The protein is involved in blood coagulation （凝固）, so the researchers wanted to see if an anticoagulant medicine could stop itching. It worked. This medicine may be used to stop people from itching in the future. This is good news for about 245 million people around the world who have eczema. It's said that female patients with eczema are three times more than male patients.
1 .Why do we sometimes feel itchy
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2 .How do people with eczema usually feel
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3 .What caused the mice to itch
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4 .What may be used to stop people from itching in the future
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5. How many females have eczema in the world
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