Behind most of the bad things we do to our bodies as adults, eating more than we should is the idea we carry with us from childhood. On one hand, we assume that we are indestructible. On the other hand, we think that any damage we impose on ourselves can be undone when wβfinally clean up our act.
If the evidence for how wrong the first idea is isn’t apparent when you stand naked in front of the mirror, just wait. But what if you eat right and drop all your bad habits? Is there still time to repair the damage?
To a surprising degree, the answer is yes. Over the past five years, scientists have collected a wealth of data about what happens when aging people with bad habits decide to turn their lives around.
The heartening conclusion: the body has an amazing ability to heal itself, provided the damage is not too great.
The effects of some bad habits-smoking, in particular-can haunt you for decades. But the damage from other habits can be largely healed.
“Any time you improve your behavior and make lifestyle changes, they make a difference from that point on.”says Dr. Jeffey Koplan.“Maybe not right away. It’s like slamming on the brakes. You do need a certain distance.”
But the distance can be remarkably short. Consider the recent announcements from the front lines of medical research: ---A study concluded that women who consume as little as two servings of fish a week cut their risk of suffering a stroke to half that of women who eat less than one serving of fish a month. ---The day you quit smoking, the carbon monoxide levels in your body drop dramatically. Within weeks, your blood becomes less sticky and your risk of dying from a heart attack starts to decline ... Adopting healthy habits won’t cure all that bothers you, of course. But doctors believe that many chronic diseases-from high blood pressure to heart disease and even some cancers-can be warded off with a few sensible changes in lifestyle.
Not sure where to start? Surprisingly, it doesn’t matter, since one positive change usually leads to another. Make enough changes, and you'll discover you’ve adopted a new way of life.
1.Most people with bad habits of eating more than they should believe that .
A.their bodies cannot be damaged by the bad habits
B.they can force themselves to clean up the had habits later
C.their bodies can heal all the damage without the help from outside
D.they can never change the habits that have developed for decades
2.The evidence against the assumption that we are indestructible .
A.is seldom apparent B.is clearly shown in the mirror
C.is still a question D.will appear obvious sooner or later
3.According to the recent announcements .
A.women should eat as much fish as possible
B.men don’t have to eat as much fish as women
C.eating a little more fish can improve women’s health
D.women are at a higher risk of suffering a stroke than men
4.It is implied in the passage that .
A.the blood of smokers is more sticky than that of non-smokers
B.chronic diseases can be cured ifwe drop our habit of smoking
C.smokers have lower levels of carbon monoxide than non-smokers
D.smokers will be unlikely to die from heart attack if they quit smoking
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Behind most of the bad things we do to our bodies as adults, eating more than we should is the idea we carry with us from childhood. On one hand, we assume that we are indestructible. On the other hand, we think that any damage we impose on ourselves can be undone when wβfinally clean up our act.
If the evidence for how wrong the first idea is isn’t apparent when you stand naked in front of the mirror, just wait. But what if you eat right and drop all your bad habits? Is there still time to repair the damage?
To a surprising degree, the answer is yes. Over the past five years, scientists have collected a wealth of data about what happens when aging people with bad habits decide to turn their lives around.
The heartening conclusion: the body has an amazing ability to heal itself, provided the damage is not too great.
The effects of some bad habits-smoking, in particular-can haunt you for decades. But the damage from other habits can be largely healed.
“Any time you improve your behavior and make lifestyle changes, they make a difference from that point on.”says Dr. Jeffey Koplan.“Maybe not right away. It’s like slamming on the brakes. You do need a certain distance.”
But the distance can be remarkably short. Consider the recent announcements from the front lines of medical research: ---A study concluded that women who consume as little as two servings of fish a week cut their risk of suffering a stroke to half that of women who eat less than one serving of fish a month. ---The day you quit smoking, the carbon monoxide levels in your body drop dramatically. Within weeks, your blood becomes less sticky and your risk of dying from a heart attack starts to decline ... Adopting healthy habits won’t cure all that bothers you, of course. But doctors believe that many chronic diseases-from high blood pressure to heart disease and even some cancers-can be warded off with a few sensible changes in lifestyle.
Not sure where to start? Surprisingly, it doesn’t matter, since one positive change usually leads to another. Make enough changes, and you'll discover you’ve adopted a new way of life.
1.Most people with bad habits of eating more than they should believe that .
A.their bodies cannot be damaged by the bad habits
B.they can force themselves to clean up the had habits later
C.their bodies can heal all the damage without the help from outside
D.they can never change the habits that have developed for decades
2.The evidence against the assumption that we are indestructible .
A.is seldom apparent B.is clearly shown in the mirror
C.is still a question D.will appear obvious sooner or later
3.According to the recent announcements .
A.women should eat as much fish as possible
B.men don’t have to eat as much fish as women
C.eating a little more fish can improve women’s health
D.women are at a higher risk of suffering a stroke than men
4.It is implied in the passage that .
A.the blood of smokers is more sticky than that of non-smokers
B.chronic diseases can be cured ifwe drop our habit of smoking
C.smokers have lower levels of carbon monoxide than non-smokers
D.smokers will be unlikely to die from heart attack if they quit smoking
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Behind most of the bad things we do to our bodies as adults, eating more than we should is the idea we carry with us from childhood. On one hand, we assume that we are indestructible. On the other hand, we think that any damage we impose on ourselves can be undone when wβfinally clean up our act.
If the evidence for how wrong the first idea is isn’t apparent when you stand naked in front of the mirror, just wait. But what if you eat right and drop all your bad habits? Is there still time to repair the damage?
To a surprising degree, the answer is yes. Over the past five years, scientists have collected a wealth of data about what happens when aging people with bad habits decide to turn their lives around.
The heartening conclusion: the body has an amazing ability to heal itself, provided the damage is not too great.
The effects of some bad habits-smoking, in particular-can haunt you for decades. But the damage from other habits can be largely healed.
“Any time you improve your behavior and make lifestyle changes, they make a difference from that point on.”says Dr. Jeffey Koplan.“Maybe not right away. It’s like slamming on the brakes. You do need a certain distance.”
But the distance can be remarkably short. Consider the recent announcements from the front lines of medical research: ---A study concluded that women who consume as little as two servings of fish a week cut their risk of suffering a stroke to half that of women who eat less than one serving of fish a month. ---The day you quit smoking, the carbon monoxide levels in your body drop dramatically. Within weeks, your blood becomes less sticky and your risk of dying from a heart attack starts to decline ... Adopting healthy habits won’t cure all that bothers you, of course. But doctors believe that many chronic diseases-from high blood pressure to heart disease and even some cancers-can be warded off with a few sensible changes in lifestyle.
Not sure where to start? Surprisingly, it doesn’t matter, since one positive change usually leads to another. Make enough changes, and you'll discover you’ve adopted a new way of life.
1.Most people with bad habits of eating more than they should believe that .
A. their bodies cannot be damaged by the bad habits
B. they can force themselves to clean up the had habits later
C. their bodies can heal all the damage without the help from outside
D. they can never change the habits that have developed for decades
2.The evidence against the assumption that we are indestructible .
A. is seldom apparent B. is clearly shown in the mirror
C. is still a question D. will appear obvious sooner or later
3.According to the recent announcements .
A. women should eat as much fish as possible
B. men don’t have to eat as much fish as women
C. eating a little more fish can improve women’s health
D. women are at a higher risk of suffering a stroke than men
4.It is implied in the passage that .
A. the blood of smokers is more sticky than that of non-smokers
B. chronic diseases can be cured ifwe drop our habit of smoking
C. smokers have lower levels of carbon monoxide than non-smokers
D. smokers will be unlikely to die from heart attack if they quit smoking
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As we passed the Eaton’s Department store’s window, we stopped as usual to gaze and do our bit of dreaming. My mother set her eyes on a red dress, _______ it long.
As we continued down the street, mother turned_______for one more look. “My goodness! They’d display something a person could use!”
Christmas was_______and the red dress was soon forgotten. Mother was not the one who_______items that were not practical. Father, ______ , liked to splurge(放纵)whenever the budget(预算)allowed. He’d get blamed for his occasional splurging, but it was all done with the best_______.
On our last trip to town before Christmas, mother suddenly said in surprise, “Would you just look at that!” She pointed ______as Dad drove past Eaton’s.
“That big red dress is gone,” she said in ______ , “It’s actually gone.” I was certain to feel a bit of yearning(渴望)in her_______.
I’ll never forget that Christmas morning. I watched Mother tearing the paper off a large box that read, “Eaton’s Finest Enamel Dishpan”. “Oh Frank,” she_________in surprise, “just what I wanted!” Dad was sitting in his chair with a huge_______on his face.
“Only a ______wouldn’t give a priceless wife like mine exactly what she wants for Christmas, “Dad laughed and winked(递眼色)at me, confirming his _______, and my heart filled with more love for my father than it could hold!
Mother opened the______ . With trembling hands she touched the elegant material of Big Red.
“Oh my goodness!” her eyes were ______tears. “Oh Frank. You shouldn’t have” came her weak attempt at ______ .
“Oh, never mind that! Let’s see if it _____ ,” he laughed, helping her put on the wonderful dress. Mother completely ______ into another person.
I watched surprisedly, _______by the happiness in my parents I had ______noticed before. “You look beautiful,” my dad whispered to my mom---and she surely did!
1.A. having B. keeping C. admiring D. wearing
2.A. up B. back C. away D. out
3.A. over B. on C. along D. near
4.A. wished for B. searched for C. called for D. sent for
5.A. besides B. therefore C. however D. also
6.A. value B. intention C. chance D. need
7.A. strangely B. confidently C. angrily D. excitedly
8.A. disbelief B. joy C. discomfort D. interest
9.A. dream B. desire C. voice D. view
10.A. stopped B. said C. told D. sighed
11.A. surprise B. embarrassment C. doubt D. smile
12.A. seller B. driver C. man D. fool
13.A. secret B. weakness C. kindness D. worry
14.A. door B. chain C. box D. letter
15.A. held back B. filled with C. occupied with D. squeezed with
16.A. scolding B. smiling C. appreciating D. feeling
17.A. fits B. attracts C. shines D. opens
18.A. looked B. changed C. grew D. made
19.A. interested B. fascinated C. puzzled D. doubted
20.A. always B. ever C. never D. still
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Most of us would like to have glowing skin, especially as we get older. The good news is that you don’t have to wait until summer to catch some sun rays. Scientists have found eating plenty of fruit and vegetables is by far the best way to achieve a healthy, golden glow.
Dr. Ian Stephen said, “Most people think that the best way to improve their skin color is to get a suntan（棕褐色）. But our research shows that eating lots of fruit and vegetables is actually more effective.”
The team first assessed the skin color of people in relation to their diet. Those who ate more fruit and vegetables a day were found to have a more golden, yellow skin color. Those with a healthy glow had a higher presence of carotenoids（类胡萝卜素）, which play a role in the immune system. Carotenoids are commonly found in fruit and vegetables such an yellow and red peppers, spinach, apricots and melons.
The team then studied the relation between skin tone and attractiveness. They used specialist software to operate the skin color on the images of 51 faces to simulate（模拟）more or less carotenoids and suntans. Participants were then asked to adjust the skin color to make the faces look as healthy as possible. Given the choice between skin color enhanced by suntans and skin color enhanced by carotenoids, people preferred the carotenoids skin color.
The study shows that not only do people use skin color to judge how healthy other individuals are, but they are accurate when they make those judgments. While this study focus on Caucasian（白种人的）faces, it suggests this phenomenon may exist across cultures, since similar preferences for skin yellowness are found in an African population.
1.Which statement is TRUE according to the text?
A. Carotenoids are only found in the fruit.
B. Carotenoids are important in the immune system
C. Carotenoids can be improved by catching sun rays.
D. Carotenoids are the only factor that affects the skin color.
2.According to the text, people preferred _______.
A. the yellow skin color
B. the skin color as white as possible
C. the skin color enhanced by suntans
D. the skin color enhanced by carotenoids
3.What can we learn from the text?
A. Young girls should not eat many melons.
B. There’s no need to worry about our skin color.
C. We cannot judge a person from his appearance.
D. Skin color is a clue to judge whether a person is healthy or not.
4.What’s the author’s intention of writing this passage?
A. To show us how to get glowing skin.
B. To persuade us to get suntans every day.
C. To explain different diets in different cultures.
D. To share his experience of improving the skin.
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As an adult, several happy moments often come to mind. But one of my happiest _______ is the thing that happened when I was young. I _______remember it because of the total happiness I felt.
It was our second grade class picnic day. I _______ that we wore play clothes. That would _______pants for little girls when in those days we were required to wear uniform on _______ school days. We were taken by bus to a local park where we_______. On the way home, I got off the bus at a corner a few blocks_______ the bus reached the school. Nobody was home when I got there, so I _______ to clean up the living room to surprise my mommy. Those are the unremarkable（平凡的） _______of that memorable day. When I think about it now, I can understand why it was so ________ to me.
First, on that day I ________fear and truly enjoyed playing at the park. Before the day was out, I was confident about ________ the heights of the sliding board(滑梯) and soaring ________ and about swinging(荡秋千) high on the huge swings. I had always been________ about the two things before. Because of my new ________ and my ability to do what the other children were doing, I was ________by them. When my teacher told the________ to drop me off near my home I ________ the respect from her knowing I was strong enough to go home alone. I also cleaned the living room and received my mother’s ________ as a result.
Those were the simple elements that made me happy ________ that bright day sixty years ago and that make me happy today.
1.A.memories B.harvests C.achievements D.successes
2.A.still B.also C.hardly D.even
3.A.guess B.imagine C.recall D.predict
4.A.mean B.offer C.take D.bring
5.A.normal B.regular C.common D.ordinary
6.A.competed B.studied C.worked D.played
7.A.until B.after C.before D.when
8.A.decided B.managed C.agreed D.failed
9.A.results B.struggles C.customs D.details
10.A.familiar B.special C.strange D.important
11.A.understood B.discovered C.overcame D.avoided
12.A.climbing B.turning C.pointing D.leading
13.A.up B.down C.in D.out
14.A.brave B.honest C.kind D.fearful
15.A.knowledge B.opportunity C.confidence D.information
16.A.refused B.accepted C.stopped D.educated
17.A.driver B.teacher C.friend D.assistant
18.A.remembered B.followed C.collected D.experienced
19.A.advice B.punishment C.praise D.blame
20.A.on B.through C.for D.beyond
高二英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
_______ the right decision _______ our future is probably the most important thing we will ever do in our life.
A.Making, concerned B.Make, concerning
C.To make, concerned D.Making, concerning
高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
We spend a quarter of our lives asleep. Sleep is necessary for the body to rest, yet our brains continue to process information. Studies have shown that students are more successful when they sleep after studying–instead of pulling all-nighters–because the brain reviews information learned. Similarly, dreaming is an opportunity to work out emotional problems and form thoughts and memories. About 25 percent of the time spent sleeping is spent in rapid eye movement, or REM, sleep. This type of sleep is known for when dreams occur, but it also helps energize the brain and body.
Researchers have found two important factors regarding humans and sleep: basicsleep need and sleep debt. Basic sleep need is the amount of sleep we need to have regularly to perform at our best. Sleep debt is the loss of sleep. A few studies say that most adults function best with a basic sleep need of seven to eight hours a night. The problem is that sleep debt also factors in, just because that you meet your basic sleep needs a few nights of the week doesn’t mean it cancels out the effects of one night’s sleep debt.
Of course, everyone is different and some people require more or less sleep than the standard basic sleep need. But the real problem lies in what lack of sleep does over the long period to people who either does not meet his or her body’s needs or for one reason or another doesn’t get enough regular sleep. It is more possible for these people to have motor vehicle accidents, weight gain and risk for heart disease or diabetes (糖尿病) and may be at increased risk for psychological conditions such as depression or drug abuse. Sleeping too long also can be associated with depression and poor health.
1.Most peoplespent around ______ of the sleeping time in REM sleep?
A. One third of the time
B. More than half of the time
C. One fourth of the time
D. More than 5 hours every day
2.【Which of the following is NOT the result for lack of sleep according to the passage?
A. Car accidents. B. Putting on weight.
C. Heart problems. D. Review learning things.
3.The best title for the passage is ______.
A. Why We Need Sleep
B. REMSleep and Basic Sleep
C. Sleep Causes Problems
D. How Much Sleep We Need
4.Which statement is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Students will forget what they have learned if they go to sleep immediately after study.
B. People may have an idea on how to solve an emotional problem if they have a dream.
C. It’s all right to have a night of sleep debt if you fulfill several days of basic sleep need.
D. Sleeping as long as you can is considered to be good for your health and performance.
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________ the bad weather we enjoyed our holiday very much.
| A．As the result of | B．In spite of | C．Because of | D．According to |
高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
We should try to do as many _______ things for the environment as we can.
A. adaptable B. beneficial C. appealing D. accessible
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One of the most important things that has happened to me occurred long before I was aware of it. As the story goes, I was three days old and Mom was singing “The Name Game” song to me: “Christine- Bo-Bean-Banana-Fanna-Fo-Feen.” By day four, I was given a new name — Christine-Bo-Bean, or just Bo-Bean to my mother. Now, I am Bo to her and close friends.
Why is this nickname so important to me? I once read a book with a passage about True Names which explains that when a person’s true name is spoken, she has a distinct aura (光环) around her. Although I have been Bo to my mother all my life, I recently discovered that my true name is not on my birth certificate; it’s the name that is as unique and memorable as I am.
People usually know me as Christine. They still see me as a quiet, bookish child. They don’t know who I am now. My most recent hopes, fears, goals, dreams and opinions escape their notice; it is easier to think of me as I was. In their minds, they have a box labeled “Christine” in which I fit neatly, and as Christine, I was content with the perfect packaging.
Those who call me Bo or Bo-Bean really know me. They remember who I was and realize I have changed. Bo is a tight squeeze in the old “Christine” boxes. The Bo I am is ever-changing, ever-growing and ever-learning.
When I was Christine, I was quiet, and easily scared. I feared groups, meeting new people and sharing my opinions. I was more comfortable with a book than my best friend. As Christine, I thought everyone was better than I was.
As Bo, I still love my books, but I want to discuss them. As Bo, my dream is to live where I can experience new things and meet new people. I dream about being alone on a stage lit by a single spotlight; I have that confidence now. I am equal to those I once saw as better than me.
A name shouldn’t make such a difference, but sometimes, when a person finds his or her True Name, they develop a new shine visible to friends, family and especially themselves.
I can’t always be Bo. Sometimes exposing myself is still scary and I feel too nervous; I want to hide in those old boxes. Mostly, however, I am ready for the world. So, just call me Bo.
1.When was the author given a nickname?
A.When she was three years old.
B.On the fourth day after she was born.
C.On the arrival of some close friends.
D.When mom first sang “ The Name Game”.
2.What do the people know about the author as Christine?
A.They think the author is active and crazy.
B.They care about the author’s most recent feelings.
C.They don’t realize the author has changed.
D.They don’t know the author has a new name.
3.What kind of person was the author in the past?
A.She showed no interest in reading.
B.She took pleasure in finding new things.
C.She loved reading and sharing books with friends.
D.She lacked confidence and preferred to be alone.
4.What can be a suitable title for the text?
A.Bo — the True Name
B.A Unique Name
C.Remember the Past
D.The Meaning of Nickname
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