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Are you looking for a new pastime that will create a balance between physical activity and relaxation? Then yoga may be the perfect choice for you. Yoga can be practiced by people of all ages and levels of fitness.1. It's a great way to strengthen your muscles and become more flexible.
In the 1930s, Indian Sri Tirumali and K. Pattabhi developed one of the most popular forms of yoga practised worldwide today. They worked together using an ancient Sansknt text called Yoga Korunta to create a set routine of yoga movements and breathing exercises. 2.
Ashtanga is different from other forms of yoga. It is a very powerful form of aerobic (有氧的)exercise which creates deep heat in the body. 3. In other forms of yoga, however, the routine can change each time and the stretching exercises aren't aerobic.
4.As well as making you stronger and more flexible, it can also help you to stay calm. By focusing on your breathing while doing physical exercise, you are able to get a balance between mind and body. In addition, yoga helps to make us healthier so we are less likely to get common illnesses like colds.
Furthermore, yoga encourages you to think about what you're doing. Often you will close your eyes while doing certain movements.5.After a few lessons you'll stop looking at what the others around you are doing. You will stop comparing yourself and start focusing on yourself.
A. It can also be done anywhere at any time.
B. The result of their co-operation was ashtanga yoga.
C. Whatever kind of yoga you choose, there are many long-term benefits.
D. This allows you to concentrate better and it makes you less competitive.
E. Every time someone practices ashtanga, he or she does exactly the same movements.
F. If you're interested in yoga, but can find a class near you, then it might be an excuse to travel.
G. Recently, it has become extremely common for beginners as well as advanced yoga students to go on yoga holidays.
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A typical child plays many roles, such as friend, neighbor, son or daughter. Simply reminding children of that fact can lead to better problem-solving and more flexible thinking, according to new research from Duke University.
Better problem-solving was just one positive finding of the study, said lead author Sarah Gaither, an assistant professor of psychology and neuroscience at Duke. After thinking about their own various identities, children also showed more flexible thinking about race and other social groupings—a behavior that could be valuable in an increasingly diverse society.
In a series of experiments, Gaither and her colleagues looked at 196 children, ages 6 and 7. In an experiment, one group of children was reminded that they had various identities，such as son，daughter, reader or helper. A second group of children was reminded of their multiple physical attributes，such as a mouth，arms and legs. All the children then needed to handle a few tasks
Children who were reminded of their various identities showed stronger problem-solving and creative thinking skills. When shown pictures of a bear staring at honey-filled beehive(蜂窝)high up in a tree，these children had more creative ideas for how the bear might get the honey, such as turning over a bowl so that it became a stool(凳子). In other words, they saw a new use for the bowl. Children who were reminded of their multiple roles also showed more flexible thinking about social groupings. When asked to categorize different photos of faces, they suggested many ways to Spso. They identified smiling faces such as unsmiling ones, and old and young faces. The other children，meanwhile, primarily grouped people’s faces by race and gender(性别).
The-study suggests ways to promote flexible thinking for the young, which could be especially valuable for teachers." Gaither said.
“We have this tendency in our society to only think about ourselves in connection with one important group at a time，” Gaither said. “When kids think that they have various identities，they show greater abilities. ’’
1.What are all the kids asked to do in the experiments?
A.Play different kinds of roles. B.Remind others of their roles.
C.Approach several tasks. D.Classify a group of tasks.
2.How does the author mainly clarify the conclusions of the study in paragraph 4?
A.By giving examples. B.By using experts’ words.
C.By listing a few figures. D.By showing cause and effect.
3.What can we learn from Sarah Gaither’s words?
A.Improving 5 kids flexible thinking ability is important teaching.
B.Kids tend to behave selflessly after thinking about their roles.
C.Kids’ creative thinking ability is easy to discover and develop.
D.Teachers are supposed to make the most of the kids’ flexibility.
4.What is the best title for the text?
A.Kids' Social Abilities Are Consistent with. Their Education
B.Considering Their Various Roles Improves Kids’ Abilities
C.Kids Have a Variety of Identities in Their Daily Life.
D.Problem-solving Ability Is Necessary for Most Kids.
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British people are famous for apologizing in almost every situation. Whether they are apologizing for asking a question, for their bad weather or because they sneezed, they are probably the number-one nation for apologies.
Brits pride themselves on their polite manners towards one another in public. As a result, they often use the word “sorry” quite a lot---even when they don’t really mean it! Usually, if they want to ask a stranger for the time, they would start by saying “Sorry to bother you. Do you know what time it is?” If they are five minutes late for an appointment, they would generally greet the person by saying “Sorry, I’m late!”
That they say sorry does not only mean they feel sad for someone else because of their problems or misfortunes. Another main dictionary definition of “sorry” is feeling regret because they have done something wrong. And now, think about this. Normally, when they want to ask a stranger a question, they start with “Sorry to disturb you”. In this situation, they aren’t saying sorry because they feel sad for that person or because they feel regret.
In the British culture, apologizing, in general, is a way to be polite, especially to people who they don’t know very well. Furthermore, it also can bring them other benefits in their daily life. In a recent experiment, an actor approached different strangers on a rainy day to ask if he could use their mobile phones to make a call. When he approached one group of strangers and asked them without apologizing first, he was only 9% successful in borrowing their phones. However, when he apologized to another group of strangers about the bad weather before asking if he could use their mobile phones, he was 47% successful.
1.Why do British people say “sorry” so much?
A.To respect others.
B.To show their politeness.
C.To express their regret.
D.To apologize for their mistakes.
2.What can we infer about the word “sorry” from the third paragraph?
A.It is used in more situations than before.
B.It is embarrassing to use sorry improperly.
C.It has different meanings in different situations.
D.It meaning is always hard to understand.
3.What is the main idea of the last paragraph?
A.The benefits of saying “sorry”.
B.The ways of borrowing a phone.
C.The secrets to dealing with strangers.
D.The keys to being a polite man.
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Like Indiana Jones (a fictional character), who undertakes daring adventures in his spare time, my father is a businessman by day and a thrill-seeker by night.
His enthusiasm rubbed off on me, and I have been lucky to be his companion on many adventures. We started out by riding America’s fastest, most twisted roller coasters. After that a whitewater rafting trip through the Grand Canyon（峡谷）on the Colorado River started our search for other extreme thrills across the globe.
Amazing thrills awaited us at every corner of the world. Skydiving was especially thrilling when performed from a helicopter over the breathtaking Swiss Alps. We have bungee jumped from the world’s highest platform, Bloukrans Bridge in South Africa. Most recently, in Interlaken, Switzerland, we attempted canyoning（溪降运动）.
Anyone who loves a challenging thrill should try canyoning. Our adventure began with a 90-foot rope down a canyon wall into a rushing ice-cold river. Then we crossed the bone-chilling water toward the mouth of the river, our final destination, where the reward for the journey would be a whole view of the beautiful Interlaken basin. We slid over slippery rocks at one moment, jumped from waterfalls and swam through underwater tunnels the next. Back and forth we alternated, climbing rope ladders before going back into the fresh mountain water. Certainly, danger was waiting for us in each of these activities, but that very danger provided the rush. Canyoning was indeed one thrill after another, from beginning to end.
While canyoning is possible only in certain places, thrills and adventure can be found anywhere. Our beginnings in the U.S. showed us just that. We continue to seek the big thrills, but in doing so, we have learned to seek lesser excitement in daily life as well. After all, we can’t go canyoning every day, and small thrills are better than none for us thrill-seekers.
1.What do we know about the author’s father?
A.He is a very successful businessman.
B.He is doing a part-time job.
C.He likes Indiana Jones very much.
D.He enjoys experiencing adventures.
2.What does the underlined phrase “rubbed off on” mean in paragraph 2?
A.relate to B.keep off
C.affect D.confuse
3.What did the author and his father do when attempting canyoning?
A.Jumped down from waterfalls and swam across the icy water.
B.Jumped down a canyon river and crossed it.
C.Climbed over a rope ladder and swam through underwater tunnels.
D.Climbed down a canyon wall and swam across the rushing icy river.
4.What does the author want to tell us in the last paragraph?
A.Small thrills in daily life are worth a try as well.
B.We had better go abroad to experience canyoning.
C.Canyoning is not suitable for everyone.
D.America is the most proper place to experience adventures.
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I have been dancing since I was 14 years old, when my best friend dragged me to an after-school dance class. I enjoyed that dance class so much that I have been dancing ever since. After every dance class, however, I always have to stretch out my legs and back to make myself relaxed! It feels like as much exercise as going to the gym---but dancing is not widely considered to be a sport. Does that dancing is expressive and artistic mean that it is not a sport?
Some dancers would argue that dancing is a sport, as it requires great physical stamina, strong muscles and impressive flexibility. No matter what style of dance you are participating in, you will always be using all of your muscles while dancing and this can often be for several hours a day. Additionally, in the more traditional dance style (like ballet), men often lift their female dance partners high in the air. That means the dancers are often just as athletic as footballers, runners or swimmers.
On the other hand, many people argue that dance is an art form. Dance often exhibit emotion, represent characters and tell stories. Dancing to music is creative and visually appealing to the eyes and ears, just like watching a play or a professional show. The shiny costumes, the stage make-up and the big hairstyles are artistic and imaginative. It is easy to see why many people consider dance to be an art form.
I personally believe that dance is both a sport and an art. I believe that a great dancer will be a mixture of an athlete and an artist. You could have the strongest muscles in the world but not necessarily be a great dancer. Likewise, you could be a great actress who can express emotions easily but you still might not be able to dance. However, whether you consider dance to be an art or a sport, the important thing is to enjoy it! Dancing is a great way to make new friends and it’s a really fun way to exercise!
1.Why does the author think having a dance class is like taking exercise?
A.Because she finds it also needs physical effort.
B.Because she takes interest in dancing as well as in sport.
C.Because she should do much exercise before dancing.
D.Because she finds dancing has hurt her legs and backs.
2.Which of the following can replace the underlined word “stamina” in paragraph 2?
A.activity B.shape
C.strength D.condition
3.How is the text organized?
A.Topic—Comparison—Opinion.
B.Opinion—Discussion—Effect.
C.Main idea—Argument—Discussion.
D.Introduction—Supporting Examples—Conclusion.
4.What is the main artistic feature of dancing?
A.Having a large amount of exercise.
B.Being creative and imaginative.
C.Requiring great physical strength.
D.Creating emotions accurately.
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Hello, Mr. Wi-Fi. Life without you is next to impossible. We’re happy to sing your name from morning till evening, sometimes till dawn. _______I know you help me, sometimes you’re making me do things with _______attention. Many times I promise myself that I’ll _______my feelings towards you, but you’re _______me closer and closer… You’ve entered both my home and my _______. You’re just a window for our _______and information. But we people aren’t _______only with the window. So we open all our _______for you. Is this a(n) _______or some kind of attachment? If this is an illness, is it curable? And if this is an attachment will you __________me to the lifelong togetherness?
We want you all days. Can’t you take a few days off so that both you and I can __________? You’re a poison-not a slow one but a super __________poison which holds our mind and makes us dance __________its tune. Nowadays you’re so __________that anyone can buy and make you our __________. You’ll never be bothered about our health but we’ll __________be concerned about your “health”. Because you accompany us everywhere and never let us be alone.
If you were a __________person made of flesh and blood (血肉之躯) would we love you the same? You __________us with your numerous talents and we even can’t get rid of you. We’re all your __________. Sometimes I wonder how people in the previous generations __________, but if they did why can’t we?
1.A.Now that B.Only if C.Though D.When
2.A.praised B.increased C.focused D.divided
3.A.keep on B.bring back C.approve of D.give up
4.A.drawing B.pushing C.forcing D.observing
5.A.space B.soul C.society D.workplace
6.A.entertainment B.argument C.expansion D.struggle
7.A.strict B.satisfied C.generous D.busy
8.A.thoughts B.eyes C.exits D.doors
9.A.disease B.inspiration C.routine D.situation
10.A.recommend B.instruct C.promise D.adapt
11.A.persist B.relax C.progress D.balance
12.A.raw B.new C.strong D.fast
13.A.to B.against C.from D.within
14.A.affordable B.valuable C.conventional D.attractive
15.A.addition B.expert C.companion D.instrument
16.A.sometimes B.always C.never D.seldom
17.A.selfish B.dishonest C.responsible D.real
18.A.control B.blame C.comfort D.challenge
19.A.friends B.slaves C.colleagues D.employers
20.A.suffered B.connected C.survived D.surfed
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根据给出的首字母或汉语提示，写出所缺单词，使句子意义完整、语法正确。
1.An __________(适当的) method must be found to deal with such situation.
2.We faced a series of challenges during the competition, but e_______ we won the first prize.
3.This heating system has an __________(自动的) temperature control.
4.__________(上瘾的) to alcohol, he feels sleepy all day long.
5.The new law is aimed at _______(加强) protective measures for workers.
6.To achieve the goal, the factory tried to produce more and c_________ less.
7.It is predicted that the economy will have a ___________(稳定的) rise.
8.The theatre company that they started thirty years ago is still in e________ today.
9.Real good friends should share happiness and s_________.
10.The English version is boring—perhaps it has lost something in _________(翻译).
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根据所学课文和括号里的要求翻译下列句子。
1.一方面，有些现代艺术是抽象的，另一方面，有些现代派的艺术作品却是那么写实，看上去就像是照片。
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2.事实上，正是精神上的上瘾而不是身体上的影响使得戒烟变得非常困难。（强调句）
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3.所有的科学家都赞同这种观点：地球温度的升高是由于燃烧化石（fossil）燃料去生产能量。（同位语从句）
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4.用新材料来做这些东西要花费大量的能源，因此，只要有可能，就买那些用回收材料制成的物品吧！
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5.不要选择你明知有压力的日子，例如要考试的那一天。
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假设你是我校中英班学生Johnson，最近你发现校园里出现浪费水电，塑料垃圾增加等现象，严重影响校园环境以及生活。请你给马校长写信，反映这一现象并就如何改善校园环境、过低碳节能生活提出建议。
要点：1. 现象。
2. 建议（至少3点）。
注意：1. 字数100左右。
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文流畅。
参考词汇：low-carbon life低碳生活
Dear Mr. Ma,
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Yours sincerely,
Johnson
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