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Reading has been linked to a wide range of mental, physical, and social health benefits. Here’s what to expect when you become a regular reader.
You’ll keep your brain in top shape. Research has found that reading stimulates the brain, helping the brain function properly for the long term.1., reading is one of the most affordable and accessible brain boosters.
You’ll become more empathetic. Reading can boost your ability to understand the feelings, thoughts, and experiences of other people. 2..
You’ll reduce stress. In one study, reading was found to be one of the most effective ways to reduce stress. 3.. If you want to cheer up quickly, pick up a book.
You’ll fall asleep easier. Developing a calming bedtime routine is helpful for anyone looking to fall asleep faster.4., give up alcohol, electronics, and cigarettes before bed and pick up a book instead, for reading is a great way to relax before turning off the light.
You’ll become more interesting. 5.. And that means readers can not only teach themselves new skills or knowledge, but also share it with other people.
A. It proved even more effective than listening to music, talking a walk, or drinking a cup of tea
B. In order to satisfy yourself
C. In other words
D. For better sleep
E. And that means you’ll be better to form meaningful relationships with others
F. Develop a consistent reading plan and stick to it
G. Reading allows us to learn new things and expand our minds
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Artificial intelligence,or AI,has been applied in a wide range of fields to perform specific tasks,including education,finance,heavy industry,transportation,and so on.
Education
There are a number of companies that create robots to teach subjects to children ranging from biology to computer science,though such tools have not become widespread yet.Advancements in natural language processing, combined with machine learning,have also enabled automatic grading of assignments.AI has also led to an explosion in popularity of MOOCs,or Massive Open Online Courses,which allows students from around the world to take classes online.
Finance
Use of AI in banking can be tracked back to 1987.Banks use artificial intelligence systems to organize operations,maintain book-keeping,invest in stocks,and manage properties.Also,systems are being developed,like Arria,to translate complex data into simple and personable language.There are also wallets,like Wallet AI,which monitor an individual's spending habits and provides ways to improve them.
Heavy industry
Robots have become common in many industries and are often given jobs that are considered dangerous to humans.Robots have proven effective in jobs that are very repetitive which may lead to mistakes or accidents due to failure in concentration and other jobs which humans may find degrading.
Transportation
Today's cars can have AI-based driver assist features such as self-parking and advanced cruise controls.AI in transportation is expected to provide safe,efficient,and reliable transportation while minimizing the impact on the environment and communities.
Toys and games
Companies like Mattel have been creating AI-enabled toys for kids as young as age three.Using proprietary AI engines and speech recognition tools,they are able to understand conversations,give intelligent responses and learn quickly.AI has also been applied to video games,for example video game bots,which are designed to stand in as opponents where humans aren't available or desired.
1.Which is true about AI and education?
A. Robots have been widely used to teach children.
B. AI has been used to grade students’ homework.
C. AI has enabled more students to receive education at school.
D. Education was the first field where AI was used.
2.Which can be inferred from the passage?
A. Arria can help people understand complex data.
B. Wallet AI can help people make more money.
C. Robots’ jobs are considered dangerous to humans.
D. Robots can help people concentrate.
3.From the last two paragraphs we can know that_______.
A. Today’s drivers needn’t learn to park their cars
B. AI ensures safe,efficient,and reliable transportation
C. AI-enabled toys is designed to improve kids’ intelligence
D. Video game bots can fight against you in video games
4.What is the passage mainly about ?
A. The latest progress in AI. B. AI is of great use.
C. Some applications of AI. D. AI is used in all fields.
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Artificial intelligence，or AI，has been applied in a wide range of fields to perform specific tasks，including education, finance, heavy industry, transportation, and so on．
Education
There are a number of companies that create robots to teach subjects to children ranging from biology to computer science，though such tools have not become widespread yet．Advancements in natural language processing，combined with machine learning，have also enabled automatic grading of assignments．AI has also led to an explosion in popularity of MOOCs，or Massive Open Online Courses，which allows students from around the world to take classes online．
Finance
Use of AI in banking can be tracked back to 1987．Banks use artificial intelligence systems to organize operations，maintain book-keeping，invest in stocks，and manage properties．Also，systems are being developed，like Atria，to translate complex data into simple and personable language．There are also wallets，like Wallet AI，which monitor an individual’s spending habits and provides ways to improve them．
Heavy industry
Robots have become common in many industries and are often given jobs that are considered dangerous to humans．Robots have proven effective in jobs that are very repetitive which may lead to mistakes or accidents due to failure in concentration and other jobs which humans may find degrading．
Transportation
Today’S cars can have AI-based driver assist features such as self-parking and advanced cruise controls．AI in transportation is expected to provide safe，efficient，and reliable transportation while minimizing the impact on the environment and communities．
Toys and games
Companies like Mattel have been creating AI-enabled toys for kids as young as age three．Using proprietary AI engines and speech recognition tools，they are able to understand conversations，give intelligent responses and learn quickly．AI has also been applied to video games，for example video game bots，which are designed to stand in as opponents where humans aren’t available or desired．
1.Which is true about AI and education?
A. Robots have been widely used to teach children．
B. AI has been used to grade students’homework．
C. AI has enabled more students to receive education at school．
D. Education was the first field where A1 was used．
2.Which can be inferred from the passage?
A. Atria can help people understand complex data．
B. Wallet AI can help people make more money．
C. Robots’jobs are considered dangerous to humans．
D. Robots can help people concentrate．
3.From the last two paragraphs we can know that_______________.
A. Today’s drivers needn’t learn to park their cars
B. AI ensures safe, efficient, and reliable transportation
C. AI-enabled toys is designed to improve kids’intelligence
D. Video game bots can fight against you in video games
4.What is the passage mainly about?
A. The latest progress in AI．
B. AI is of great use．
C. Some applications of AI．
D. AI is used in all fields．
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Fumbling with the buttons to find a good song while driving has been linked to increased risk of crashes, but is listening to music risky? “It depends on the music,” says a report published in the October issue of Accident Analysis & Prevention.
The study found teenage drivers who played their own music had significantly more traffic violations（违规） compared with background music designed by the researchers to minimize driving distractions, or no music.
Researchers at Ben-Gurion University in Israel recruited(招募) 85 drivers about 18 years old; just over half were male. The subjects were each assigned to drive six challenging road trips that were about 40 minutes long, accompanied by an experienced driving instructor. Music was played on four trips, two with selections from the drivers' playlists, mostly fast-paced vocals, and two with background music, which was a mixture of easy listening, soft rock and light jazz designed to increase driver safety. No music was played on two trips. Subjects rated their mood after each trip and in-car data recorders analyzed driver behavior and errors.
All 85 subjects committed at least three errors in one or more of the six trips; 27 received a warning and 17 required steering or braking by an instructor to prevent an accident. When the music was their own, 98% made errors; without the music, 92% made errors; and while listening to the safe-driving music, 77% made errors. Speeding, following too close, inappropriate lane use, one-handed driving and were the common violations.
The male subjects were more aggressive drivers and made more serious errors than female subjects. The teens played their own music at a very loud volume but significantly decreased the sound level when listening to the safe-driving music, researchers said. Mood ratings were highest on trips with driver-preferred music.
1.What is the key information the author wants to give in Paragraph 1?
A. Many drivers played their favorite music while driving.
B. Drivers shouldn’t search for the buttons to find a good song.
C. Song selection has nothing to do with increased risk of crashes.
D. Listening to certain types of music can increase drivers’ errors.
2.What does the underlined word “ subjects” refer to in this passage?
A. Something being discussed. B. People being written about.
C. People being tested. D. Areas of knowledge or study.
3.In the research, soft rock and light jazz are likely to _______.
A. increase drivers’ safety
B. add to the pleasure of driving
C. change drivers’ idea of safe driving
D. lower drivers’ guard against danger
4.It can be inferred from the passage that in the research ______.
A. the teens committed the most errors
B. the male were more skillful in driving
C. traveling with no music made the least errors
D. driver-preferred music increased the mood ratings
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Studying the DNA of 300 mice has flagged up genes which have been linked to hereditary (遗传的) sight loss for the first time. Researchers say because mice’s genes are so similar to humans’, their findings could lead to the treatment of more genetic diseases.
Scientists at the University of California, Davis studied information from a data bank of mice’s genetic material. They found 347 genes linked to eye problems, with just 86 of them having been studied in the past.
Only around 50 to 75 percent of hereditary eye diseases in human can be explained with present science. The researchers believe these hundreds of new genes found in mice could be a key to explaining-and therefore being able to treat the other 25-50 percent.
“This is extremely valuable for people with hereditary eye disease,” said researcher Professor Ala Moshiri. “All researchers are going to start using these data. In the past, we knew the problem was there but we didn’t know where to look. Now eye centers can call back patients and screen them for these new genes. We expected that more and more of these genetic diseases will be treatable.” Also, the fact is that more than 60 percent of eye problems at birth are ones resulting from the baby’s parents!
Thanks to data from the International Mouse Phenotyping Consortium (IMPC), which is trying to work out what every single gene in a mouse is responsible for, with the aim of translating it to humans, scientists are moving closer to figuring out all genetic causes of blindness. To do this, scientists separate a single gene from other ones at a time and then observe what effect it has on the mouse for a long time. This has so far been done more than 7,000 times and has achieved great success. Researchers are now working alongside eye care centers in Texas and Iowa in order to compare the mice’s genes to those of patients.
1.How many hereditary-sight-loss-related genes were newly found?
A.86. B.261.
C.300. D.347.
2.Why is the percentage of genetic eye problems mentioned in paragraph 3?
A.To show the significance of studying mice’s genes.
B.To prove mice’s genes are similar to humans’.
C.To warn the high risk level of suffering them.
D.To explain how common they are among people.
3.What should scientists do first to unlock secrets of genetic blindness?
A.Compare humans’ genes with mice’s.
B.Recognize each gene’s role of humans.
C.Set apart a gene of a mouse each time.
D.Figure out each gene’s function of a mouse.
4.What can be a suitable title for the text?
A.New Ways to Cure Sight Loss
B.Genes Found Behind Eye Problems
C.Genetic Diseases Discovered in Mice
D.Humans Genes Causing Eye Diseases
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Studying the DNA of 300 mice has flagged up genes which have been linked to hereditary (遗传的) sight loss for the first time. Researchers say because mice’s genes are so similar to humans’, their findings could lead to the treatment of more genetic diseases.
Scientists at the University of California, Davis studied information from a data bank of mice’s genetic material. They found 347 genes linked to eye problems, with just 86 of them having been studied in the past.
Only around 50 to 75 percent of hereditary eye diseases in human can be explained with present science. The researchers believe these hundreds of new genes found in mice could be a key to explaining-and therefore being able to treat the other 25-50 percent.
“This is extremely valuable for people with hereditary eye disease,” said researcher Professor Ala Moshiri. “All researchers are going to start using these data. In the past, we knew the problem was there but we didn’t know where to look. Now eye centers can call back patients and screen them for these new genes. We expected that more and more of these genetic diseases will be treatable.” Also, the fact is that more than 60 percent of eye problems at birth are ones resulting from the baby’s parents!
Thanks to data from the International Mouse Phenotyping Consortium (IMPC), which is trying to work out what every single gene in a mouse is responsible for, with the aim of translating it to humans, scientists are moving closer to figuring out all genetic causes of blindness. To do this, scientists separate a single gene from other ones at a time and then observe what effect it has on the mouse for a long time. This has so far been done more than 7,000 times and has achieved great success. Researchers are now working alongside eye care centers in Texas and Iowa in order to compare the mice’s genes to those of patients.
1.How many hereditary-sight-loss-related genes were newly found?
A. 86. B. 261.
C. 300. D. 347.
2.Why is the percentage of genetic eye problems mentioned in paragraph 3?
A. To show the significance of studying mice’s genes.
B. To prove mice’s genes are similar to humans’.
C. To warn the high risk level of suffering them.
D. To explain how common they are among people.
3.What should scientists do first to unlock secrets of genetic blindness?
A. Compare humans’ genes with mice’s.
B. Recognize each gene’s role of humans.
C. Set apart a gene of a mouse each time.
D. Figure out each gene’s function of a mouse.
4.What can be a suitable title for the text?
A. New Ways to Cure Sight Loss
B. Genes Found Behind Eye Problems
C. Genetic Diseases Discovered in Mice
D. Humans Genes Causing Eye Diseases
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How has smoking been controlled in recent years?
People were asked to stop smoking in a range of public places—such as doctors’ surgeries, cinemas, theatres and churches—over the second half of the 20th century but it was after the King’s Cross Underground fire on November 18, 1987, caused by a cigarette end which resulted in 31 deaths, that restrictions on smoking in public places gained rapid and widespread acceptance.
How did a ban on smoking in public places come into place?
In 1998 the Smoking Kills White Paper set out a national strategy to reduce smoking prevalence (流行) and passive smoking, including in public places. The measures were voluntary and poorly carried out. After a public conference in England in 2004, the Government decided to choose for lawmaking. Scotland went first, with a ban in 2006, followed by the other nations a year later.
What is the current law?
Any person who smokes in enclosed public places, including pubs, offices, on public transport and work vehicles, is breaking the law. It does not extend to private houses. It is also an offence for people in charge of premises (营业场所) to permit others to smoke in them.
How was it received?
It was welcomed by most organizations—except for some pub owners and restaurateurs. Many workplaces in the UK had already introduced smoke-free policies consistent with the legislation (法律，法规) before it was carried out, while others have gone beyond its basic requirements.
All railway facilities, including platforms, footbridges and other areas—whether or not fitting the definition of an enclosed public space—are covered, as are all football grounds and some cricket and athletics stadiums. School grounds are not required to be smoke-free under the legislation, but the majority now are.
How has it been forced?
Compliance (服从) in public premises has been high, with inspections suggesting that 99 per cent of places were sticking to the rules. The number of people charged for smoking in cars has been very low, which was due to the problems defining and identifying “work” vehicles. They said that a total ban on smoking in vehicles would end this confusion.
Has it improved health?
Studies in early adopters of the law, including in Scotland, suggest a reduction in hospital admissions for heart disease, which has been shown to be linked to passive smoking. There is also strong evidence of improved rates of smoking end and a drop in the number of cigarettes consumed by those who continue to smoke.
1.When did the first law come out to ban smoking in public places?
A. 1987. B. 1998. C. 2004. D. 2006.
2.Which of the following behaviors may NOT be against the law?
A. Jack often smokes in the office when he is alone.
B. A taxi driver is smoking with a lady in his car.
C. Tom smokes while thinking of his future at home.
D. Max smokes for relaxation during time-out in the stadium.
3.Who might feel unhappy about the law according to the article?
A. A restaurant owner. B. A company manager. C. A car owner. D. A policy maker.
4.What can you infer from the article?
A. Most heart diseases have been proved to be linked to passive smoking.
B. A new law will soon come out with a total ban on smoking in vehicles.
C. The 1987 fire has convinced more people that smoking is bad for health.
D. Most of the school grounds are not smoke-free, as it is not banned in the law.
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How to Calm Your Teen's Nerves before an Exam
Stress is a feeling of physical. mental of emotional strain of tension which disturbs or interferes with normal physiological balance. Stress can be overwhelming for anyone, but it can be especially difficult for a teen that has not yet developed effective coping skills. A major source of teen stress is school exams, and test anxiety is not uncommon. So, how can parents help their teen stay calm before an exam?
Recognize when your teen is under stress.
Teens can feel an immense pressure to do well on exams. For some teens, just the idea of taking the test can bring them into a panic(恐慌). 1 Emotional symptoms include: excessive of uncontrollable drying, aggression or mood swings, and panic attacks.
What should parents do?
--Be involved
Parents need to be involved in their teen's work. What they look for is your presence--to talk, to dry, or simply to sit with them quietly. Communicate openly with your teen. 2_
--Help them get organized
Help your teen think about what she has to study and plan accordingly. 3
--Give them a nutritious diet
It's important for your teen to eat a healthy, balanced diet during exam times to focus and do her best. 4 if this happens, encourage your teen to eat light meals or sandwiches. A healthy diet. rather than junk food, is best for reducing stress.
--Show a positive attitude
5 If you panic, blame, or apply to much pressure, your teen will have an undue increase in their stress levels. Make your teen feel accepted and valued for her efforts. Most important, reassure your teens that things will be all right, no matter what the results are.
A. Together ,you and your teen can work out a time-table in which she can study for what she knows will be on the test.
B. A parent's attitude will dictate their teen's emotions.
C. Physical symptoms of stress and anxiety include: lack of sleep, difficulty breathing, loss of appetite of irregular eating
D. Encourage your teen to relax
E. Encourage your teen to express his worries and fears, but don't let them focus on those fears.
F. Your teen may also make negative comments about themselves
G. Exam stress can make some teens lose their appetite
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Fear of Puberty (青春期)
When young people Ret to puberty, it causes the physical and mental changes that can bring stress and even fear to them. Understanding your feelings better can make you a lot easier to deal with them.
• Grief at the passing of childhood.
If you have had a happy childhood it’s natural to feel sad at the realisation that it’s coming to an end. Many aspects of adult life can be discouraging. 1.
• Stress about putting on weight.
Many people find themselves getting fatter during puberty and others’ reactions to this can be cruel. 2. Exercise and healthy eating will help you get rid of it sooner.
• 3.
It can be disturbing to suddenly be seen in a sexual way if you don’t fed ready for it. Remember that you have a right to set boundaries and be treated with respect.
• Feeling your body doesn’t fit you.
Sometimes bodies develop in a way that just doesn’t reflect the people inside them, and this can be very stressful. Getting help early can help reduce the problem or make you more able to deal with it. 4. Your doctor can provide support on body issues and you can insist on seeing the doctor alone if that makes it easier.
5. Most teenagers have to face them, too. And there are ways to deal with many of the specific problems puberty can cause. The sooner you seek help, the sooner it will get better.
A. You are not alone in your feelings.
B. Discomfort with how people treat you.
C Get into the habit of comforting yourself.
D. You should learn how to get rid of the fear.
E. The good news is that this fat is usually temporary.
F. You can turn to Childline at any time of the day or night.
G. But remember that you don’t have to face them all at once.
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The Festival of Cultures is an annual event to celebrate the wide range of cultures found in our great state. People representing 40 cultural groups will share their traditions and customs. Here are just a few of the festival's many activities.
Crafts: See the fine art of basket weaving from Vietnam and Zimbabewe. Watch the delicate art of making paper umbrellas from Thailand and the decorative craft of paper picado, or paper cutting, from Mexico. All craft demonstrations provide a firsthand view of how things are made. You will appreciate the process involved in making these products.
Music and Dance: Experience musical instruments that you have never heard before. Listen to the music of a sho from Japan, a bull-roarer from Australia, a sitar from India, and a chakay from Tailand. You will also be entertained by folk dances from around the world, such as the troika from Russia and the mayim mayim from Israel. From 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. on August 14, special folk-dancing classes for children will be offered. Children ranging in age from 6 – 8 can learn the kinderpolka from Germany. Children ranging in age from 9 – 12 can learn the raspa from Mexico.
Storytelling: Listen for hours as professional storytellers charm you with captivating tales. Fables, folktales, and ballads from various countries will be told. By popular demand, Gwendolyn Washington, a famous African American storyteller, is back.
Food: Enjoy irresistible foods from other countries, such as gyros from Greece, seafood paella from Spain, crepes from France, and tandoori chicken from India. These tasty dishes will be difficult to pass up.
The festival of Cultures is sponsored by the World Marketplace. For more information about the festival, call (800) 555 – 0199.
1.In the festival, you are most likely to see the art of making _______.
A. paper. B. umbrellas. C. bamboo beds. D. flower vases.
2.Which of these is a dance from Germany?
A. The troika. B. The raspa. C. The kinderpolka. D. The mayim mayim
3.The underlined word “irresistible” means ________.
A. in large quantities B. with natural ta
stesC. not able to be refused D. hot but delicious
4.For a family with children aged 6—12, which day would be the best bargain for visiting the festival?
A. August 11 B. August 12 C. August 13 D. August 14
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