Benefits of green spacesWe all know the value...

Benefits of green spaces

We all know the value of taking a walk in the fresh spring weather. It allows your mind to relax and forget about the problems in everyday life. Studies have commonly shown the benefits of being around green spaces, including gardens, urban parks and forests.

But did you know that being in contact with these natural surroundings during childhood could positively impact your mental health as an adult?

A study by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) surveyed 3,600 people from all over Europe, including Spain, the Netherlands, Lithuania and the UK.

The all-adult study gave participants a questionnaire on how frequently they used natural spaces during childhood — for example, playing in a garden, riding a bike at the park or hiking in a forest. They were also asked about the importance they put on using such places.

Volunteers were then given a psychological test, which included a variety of questionnaires and problem-solving activities, to analyze their nervousness and feelings of depression (抑郁) within a four-week period.

The results consistently showed that the people who were more exposed to natural spaces had higher mental health scores compared to those with lower childhood exposure — as did those who attached higher importance to using green spaces.

The study’s coordinator (协调员), Wilma Zijlema, wrote that the results “show the importance of childhood exposure to natural spaces for the development of a nature-appreciating attitude and a healthy psychological state in adulthood”. She also stressed the importance of “recognizing the implications (含义) of growing up in environments with limited opportunities for exposure to nature”.

According to the study, 73 percent of Europe’s population only has limited access to natural spaces. Mark Nieuwenhuijsen, director of ISGlobal’s Urban Planning, said that “Many children in Europe lead an indoor lifestyle … so we call on policymakers to improve the availability (可得性) of natural spaces for children.”

While this study was based in Europe, a lack of green space can affect anyone, anywhere. So remember to make time to immerse yourself in nature, as your mental health is just as important as the physical one.

1.What was the purpose of the ISGlobal’s walking study?

A.To examine the advantages of taking a walk.

B.To understand the mental health problems of children.

C.To see how childhood experiences shape adult life.

D.To study the influence of childhood exposure to natural spaces.

2.What do we know about the study?

A.The participants included both children and adults.

B.The participants were from all over the world.

C.It focused on the participants’ physical health state.

D.It consisted of a questionnaire and a psychological test.

3.What do Paragraphs 7-8 mainly talk about?

A.The value of the study. B.The results of the study.

C.The method of the study. D.The process of the study.

4.What does the underlined word “immerse” in the last paragraph probably mean?

A.Protect against something. B.Understand something.

C.Lose oneself in something. D.Imagine doing something.

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

We all know the benefits of regular physical activity. But about 80 percent of people don’t take exercise　 every day. Even some say they don’t enjoy exercise.1.Here are some tips.

Find an exercise that best fits your personality. 2.　 Take　 a group exercise class, join a football team　 or walk with a group of friends. If you prefer having time alone, jogging or yoga will be better fit for you.

Make it a habit. It can take a little while for something to become a habit.3. One way　 is to　 try to　 exercise around the same time each day. “Exercise can become addictive in a positive way,” said Dr. Carnethon, who is also an American Heart Association Volunteer.

4. There　 are　 many ways to fit exercise into your life. You　 can find some exercise videos online. Do　 weight training with things around your home. Take a brief walk after lunch. And if you go to school or work by bus, get off a stop earlier and walk the rest of the way.

Keep going. If you miss a day,　 don’t worry about it.5.　 Just make sure you get back the next day. It’s　　 easy to make something a habit again. You will see the same benefits. And any little bit you can fit in will show benefits.

A. Build exercise into your lifestyle.

B. Everybody struggles once in a while.

C. So how can you make an exercise pleasant?

D. Break up your physical activity into smaller parts.

E. Therefore, give yourself the time to create a regular routine.

F. If you are a social person, do something that attracts you socially.

G. Finding a peer group is the perfect way to share your goals, and hobbies.

高二英语七选五简单题查看答案及解析

Everybody knows the importance of drinking enough water.As we all know, drinking water benefits your skin, muscles and organs.1.

The major reason for that is related to human biological needs.When you're a baby, you're 75 percent water.Then, as the years get higher, you get drier.2.　 It helps you lose weight, according to a study from the University of Birmingham.

The researchers found that drinking 500 ml of water thirty minutes before a meal helped participants lose 10 more pounds than those who did not.3. All participants were advised to improve their diet and physical activity levels.84 overweight adults were involved.Among them 41 were told to “preload” with water, while 43 were told to control their water intake before eating.After 12 weeks, the participants instructed to “preload” with water lost 2.87 pounds more than those in the control group on average.In addition, the participants preloading with water before each of their three main meals every day lost 9.48 pounds over the 12 weeks.4.

Dr.Helen Parretti, a lecturer at the University of Birmingham, had this to say of the study:　 5.Just drinking 500 ml of water, three times a day, before your main meals may help reduce your weight...and this could be an easy way for weight loss. Furthermore, it can be significant for an individual to lose extra weight, making a potential contribution to public health.

A.Another reason to drink water is right here.

B.The study began with a weight management consultation.

C.The beauty of these findings is that losing weight is simple.

D.But not everyone can get access to tap water in some areas.

E.It also helps prevent certain diseases and improve your mood.

F.In contrast, those preloading once a day or never, lost just 1.76 pounds.

G.So kids should drink more water instead of coke to keep healthy.

高二英语七选五中等难度题查看答案及解析

根据短文内容， 从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

You may know the benefits of laughter on the mind and spirit. _1___ Norman Cousins used to say that laughter has such a good effect on your body that it is like “inner jogging”.

Mayo Clinic Health Letter reports that laughter aids breathing by incresing your breathing rate.. It can even help clear mucus(黏液) from your lungs.

__2__ It increases circulation(循环) and improves the flow of oxgen and nutrition to tissues(血管) throught your body..It can help protect you against a heart attack.

__3___ It helps fight off colds, flu,etc. by increasing the concentration of immunolobulin (免疫球蛋白A) in your saliva(唾液) .And it may help control pain by raising the levels of certain brain chemicals.

In addition, it is a natural stress reliever（缓解）.Have you ever laughed so hard that you bent over, fell off your chair, or spit out your food? __4___

I read that a child laughs 400 times a day on average, while an adult laughs only 15 times each day. The good news is that you are allowed more than 15 laughs a day! Go ahead and double it and make it 30 times today. You may begin to notice immediate improvement in your relationships! Then double it again! __5___ People will enjoy being around you as well.

Laughter: it’s the best medicine!

A. Laughter is also good for your heart.

B. Laughter can bring some relief from mental stress.

C. A good, hearty laugh relieves physical tension(紧张) and stress.

D. However, it is confusing why laughter makes people feel so good.

E. A good laugh helps build up your body to protect against diseases

F. You are likely to feel even better and deal with problems more effectively.

G.  However, are you aware of how much a good laugh can help you physically?

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Few people would question the value of taking part in sports for young people . With proper training , supervision , protective equipment and techniques , and a proper emphasis on winning , sports can develop a healthy body and spirit and a life-long interest in being active and fit . Without such measures , childhood sports can lead to injuries and even paralysis or death .

Even in the best conditions , no activity can be risk-free. But most serious hazards are preventable. Cyclists and football players can reduce their risks by wearing helmets, hockey players by wearing masks；basketball and tennis players by wearing eye guards； baseball players by wearing batting helmets .

Besides, risks to individual players can often be found , and thus prevented , through a properly performed medical exam before a child plays . For accidents that cannot be preventable , having an emergency plan and first-aid equipment , and someone trained to use the equipment, can be lifesaving .

Still , each year , according to the American College of Sports Medicine , more than 775,000 children under 14 are treated in emergency rooms for sports injuries , nearly half of them preventable . An estimated 300,000 athletes experience exercise-related head illnesses each year , and almost all of them should have been avoided .

Further , from half to three-fourths of sports-related concussions（脑震荡）are never even diagnosed ; the injured are often sent back to play too soon and put a risk of another more serious brain-damaging concussion . To help reduce these risks , the National Center for Sports Safety , with the National Athletic Trainers’ Association , offers a three-hour online safety course for coaches for ＄28 at www.SportsSafety.org.

1. Which of the following is true according to the passage ?

A. All the accidents can be prevented .

B. All the accidents cannot be prevented .

C. Lives can be saved so long as there is proper equipment .

D. Lives cannot be saved even if there is proper equipment .

2.What does the underlined word “hazards”（in paragraph 2）mean ?

A. mistakes.        B. diseases.        C. dangers.       D. situations.

3. It is implied in the passage that ________ .

A. prevention of injuries is not paid enough attention to

B. children under 14 are more easily hurt in sports

C. most head illnesses are related with exercise

D. none of the head illnesses should have happened

高二英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析

（共5小题，每小题3分，满分15分）

根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项是多余选项。

You may know the benefits of laughter on the mind and spirit. __1__. Norman Cousins used to say that laughter is so beneficial for your body that is like “inner jogging”.

Mayo Clinic Health Letter reports that laughter aids breathing by increasing your breathing rate. It can even help clear mucus (粘液) from your lungs. __2__. It increases circulation and improves the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to tissues throughout your body. __3__. It helps fight off colds, flu etc. by increasing the concentration of immunoglobulin A (免疫球蛋白A) in your saliva (唾液). And it may help control pain by raising the levels of certain brain chemicals.

Furthermore, it is a natural stress reliever. Have you ever laughter so hard that you doubled over, feel off your chair, spit out your food? __4__. The good news is that you are allowed more than 15 laughs a day! Go ahead and double the dose and make it 30 times today. (You may begin to notice immediate improvement in your relationships!) Then double it again! __5__. People will enjoy being around you as well.

Laughter, it's the best medicine.

A. Laughter is also good for your heart.

B. A good laugh helps you build up you body to protect against diseases.

C. However, it is confusing why laughter makes people so good.

D. However, are you aware of how much a good laugh can help you physically?

E. A good laugh relieves physical tension and stress.

F. You cannot maintain muscle tension when you are laughing!

G. You are likely to feel better and deal with problems more effectively.

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

The value-packed, all-inclusive sight-seeing package that combines the best of Sydney’s harbor, city, bay and beach highlights.　

A Sydney Pass gives you unlimited and flexible travel on the Explore Buses: the ‘red’ Sydney Explorer shows you around our exciting city sights while the ‘blue’ Bondi Explorer visits Sydney Harbor bays and famous beaches. Take to the water on one of three magnificent daily harbor cruises(游船). You can also travel free on regular Sydney Buses, Sydney Ferries or City Rail services (limited area), so you can go to every corner of this beautiful city.

Imagine browsing at Darling Harbor, tasting the famous seafood at Watsons Bay or enjoying the lights on an evening ferry cruise. The possibilities and plans are endless with a Sydney Pass. Wherever you decide to go, remember that bookings are not required on any of our services so tickets are treated on a first in, first seated basis.

Sydney Passes are available for 3,5 or 7 days for use over a 7-calendar period. With a 3 or 5-day pass you choose on which days out of the 7 you want to use it. All Sydney Passes include a free Airport Express inward trip before starting your 3,5 or 7 days, and the return trip is valid (有效的) for 2 months from the first day your ticket was used

Sydney Pass Fares

*A child is defined as anyone from the ages of 4 years under 16 years. Children under 4 years travel free.

**A family is defined as 3 adults and any number of children from 4 to under 16 years of age from the same family.

1.A Sydney Pass doesn’t offer unlimited rides on _________.

A. the Explorer Buses　　 　 　 B. the harbor cruises

C. regular Sydney Buses　　　 D. City Rail services

2.With a Sydney Pass, a traveler can _______.

A. save fares from and to the airport　

B. take the Sydney Explorer to beaches

C. enjoy the famous seafood for free　

D. reserve seats easily in a restaurant

3. If 5-day tickets were to be recommended（推荐）to a mother who travelled with her colleague and her children, aged 3,6 and 10, what would the lowest cost be?

A. $225　　 B. $300　　 C. $360　　 D. $420

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

The value-packed, all-inclusive sight-seeing package that combines the best of Sydney’s harbor, city, bay and beach highlights.

A SydneyPass gives you unlimited and flexible travel on the Explorer Buses: the ‘red’ Sydney Explorer shows you around our exciting city sights while the ‘blue’ Bondi Explorer visits Sydney Harbour bays and famous beaches. Take to the water on one of three magnificent daily harbor cruises (游船). You can also travel free on regular Sydney Buses, Sydney Ferries or CityRail services (limited area), so you can go to every corner of this beautiful city.

Imagine browsing at Darling Harbour, tasting the famous seafood at Watsons Bay or enjoying the city lights on an evening ferry cruise. The possibilities and plans are endless with a SydneyPass. Wherever you decide to go, remember that bookings are not required on any of our services so tickets are treated on a first in, first seated basis.

SydneyPasses are available for 3, 5 or 7 days for use over a 7-calendar-day period. With a 3 or 5-day pass you choose on which days out of the 7 you want to use it. All SydneyPasses include a free Airport Express inward trip before starting your 3, 5 or 7 days, and the return trip is valid　 for 2 months from the first day your ticket was used.

SydneyPass Fares

*A child is defined as anyone from the ages of 4 years to under 16 years. Children under 4 years travel free.

**A family is defined as 2 adults and any number of children from 4 to under 16 years of age from the same family.

1.A SydneyPass doesn’t offer unlimited rides on ________.

A. the Explorer Buses　　 B. the harbor cruises

C. regular Sydney Buses　　 D. CityRail services

2.With a SydneyPass, a traveller can ________.

A. save fares from and to the airport

B. take the Sydney Explorer to beaches

C. enjoy the famous seafood for free

D. reserve seats easily in a restaurant

3.If 5-day tickets were to be recommended to a mother who travelled with her colleague and her children, aged 3, 6 and 10, what would the lowest cost be?

A. $225.　　 B. $300.　　 C. $360.　　 D. $420.

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

On March 17 the color green will spread all around the world in celebration of St Patrick's Day. The Irish (爱尔兰人)traditionally wear something green on this day, as the color is associated with Ireland. 1.

Usually these jokes will be about Irish stupidity, their famous thirst for alcohol, or their fame for telling tall (untrue) tales. These characteristics are all based on the most common Irish stereotypes (成见):that the Irish are hot-tempered drinkers who love to fight and will do anything to avoid a day's work.

2. These stereotypes may have rung true back in the 19th century when they started, but they're far from true today, with the exception, perhaps, of the drinking.

Today, the Irish are admired for their storytelling ability, musical talent and strong education. 3. Or that many of the most famous music acts of all time, such as singer Enya and rock band U2, were Irish bom and bred. And in December, Ireland's education system was ranked 11th in the world in a new global top 50 ranking, website independent.ie reported.

4. They can date back to the 19th century, which was a very bad time to be Irish. At that time, Ireland was poverty-stricken and starving. Many Irish moved to the US to escape famine, but there they had to compete ——occasionally with their fists ——for jobs and housing with other immigrant groups. It was on the US，streets that the Irish earned their reputation for street fighting.

5.　 Drinking in Ireland is a predilection (偏好)，but it's not necessarily something to criticize. It was the Irish after all who created one of the world's best-loved beers Guinness.

A. The real joke, however, is that these negative Irish stereotypes still exist.

B. Today, few Irish are interested in this tradition.

C. Ifs no accident that several of the greatest writers of the 20th century were Irish

D. Another St Patrick's　 Day tradition is for the non-Irish to make jokes about the Irish.

E. Why do Irish people love to drink so much?

F. So where did the negative Irish stereotypes come from?.

G. However, one bit of the Irish stereotype is still true, their love of drink.

高二英语七选五中等难度题查看答案及解析

短语替换

1．We all know that Tom is in possession of the big company.

→We all know that the big company is________ ________ ________ ________Tom.

2．Mary met her old classmate by accident when she did shopping in America.

→Mary met her old classmate________ ________when she did shopping in America.

3．I think you’d better not move to America because your friendship means a lot to me.

→I think you’d better not move to America because your friendship means________ ________ ________to

me.

4．He couldn’t go there.For one thing，he is very busy；for another，he has no money.

→He couldn’t go there.On the one hand，he is very busy；________ ________ ________ ________，he has no

money.

5．The members of the government focused on the pollution problem.

→The members of the government________ ________the pollution problem.

高二英语句型转换中等难度题查看答案及解析