If you have ever been left wondering why your emails are riddled(充斥着) with grammatical errors, or why you can never quite find the right phrase, it may be because you are typing with both hands.
Our vocabulary becomes richer and our writing style becomes more fluent when we type using just one hand, scientists have found. "Typing can be too fluent or too fast, and it can actually weaken the writing process," said Srdan Medimorec, the lead author of the study conducted at the department of psychology at the University of Waterloo, Canada. "It seems that what we write is a product of the interaction(互动) between our thoughts and the tools we use to express them."
Using text-analysis software, researchers asked 103 university students to write essays under different conditions, using one hand to type and using both hands to type. The software was used to analyze(分析) elements of the essays, such as range of vocabulary, sentence complexity and the cohesion(衔接) of the writing.
Researchers found that participants' vocabulary became more advanced when they typed with one hand rather than two. The research team said that by slowing our writing down, typing one-handed allows more time for an internal (内在的) word search, resulting in a larger variety of words.
In contrast, fast typists might just write the first word that comes to mind. However, it is important not to slow typing down too much. Those who typed essays one-handed in the current study slowed down to about the speed of handwriting.
This is the first study to show that changing people’s typing can make their writing get better. The researchers suggested that the speed of writing could affect writing quality regardless of the tools used, whether they are computers, or pen and paper, although further research would be required to prove that idea.
1. The underlined “it” in the second paragraph refers to______.
A. the writing style
B. typing too fast or fluently
C. the vocabulary
D. which hand to use for typing
2. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?
A. The study was carried out in 103 universities.
B. The researchers drew the conclusion by interviewing students about their feelings in the writing process.
C. The typing speed should be as slow as possible.
D. There is no previous study related to the topic before.
3. What is the author’s attitude to the research according to the passage?
A. objective B. doubtful
C. critical D. supportive
4.Which is the best title of the passage?
A. How to become a good writer?
B. Typing with both hands could make you a worse writer.
C. Slower typing, fewer mistakes.
D. Elements weakening the writing process
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If you have ever been left wondering why your emails are riddled(充斥着) with grammatical errors, or why you can never quite find the right phrase, it may be because you are typing with both hands.
Our vocabulary becomes richer and our writing style becomes more fluent when we type using just one hand, scientists have found. "Typing can be too fluent or too fast, and it can actually weaken the writing process," said Srdan Medimorec, the lead author of the study conducted at the department of psychology at the University of Waterloo, Canada. "It seems that what we write is a product of the interaction(互动) between our thoughts and the tools we use to express them."
Using text-analysis software, researchers asked 103 university students to write essays under different conditions, using one hand to type and using both hands to type. The software was used to analyze(分析) elements of the essays, such as range of vocabulary, sentence complexity and the cohesion(衔接) of the writing.
Researchers found that participants' vocabulary became more advanced when they typed with one hand rather than two. The research team said that by slowing our writing down, typing one-handed allows more time for an internal (内在的) word search, resulting in a larger variety of words.
In contrast, fast typists might just write the first word that comes to mind. However, it is important not to slow typing down too much. Those who typed essays one-handed in the current study slowed down to about the speed of handwriting.
This is the first study to show that changing people’s typing can make their writing get better. The researchers suggested that the speed of writing could affect writing quality regardless of the tools used, whether they are computers, or pen and paper, although further research would be required to prove that idea.
1. The underlined “it” in the second paragraph refers to______.
A. the writing style
B. typing too fast or fluently
C. the vocabulary
D. which hand to use for typing
2. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?
A. The study was carried out in 103 universities.
B. The researchers drew the conclusion by interviewing students about their feelings in the writing process.
C. The typing speed should be as slow as possible.
D. There is no previous study related to the topic before.
3. What is the author’s attitude to the research according to the passage?
A. objective B. doubtful
C. critical D. supportive
4.Which is the best title of the passage?
A. How to become a good writer?
B. Typing with both hands could make you a worse writer.
C. Slower typing, fewer mistakes.
D. Elements weakening the writing process
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Have you ever had problems in your life? Have you ever wondered how to be happy? If so, you will find the book “Being a Happy Teenager” 1. (use). In his book, Matthews tells us how to have a happy life and answers the questions of teenagers.
About problems with parents and friends, the book says we should stop 2. (be) angry and forgive. The book tells us some skills such as how to put everything 3. we have learned from life into beautiful pictures.
Many teenagers think that 4. (happy) comes from a good exam result or praise from 5. people. But you can still be happy 6. there are no such “good” things.
Success comes from 7. good attitude. If you learn from problems, you 8. (have) success in the future.
Some school students have problems such as being too tall 9. too short. But Matthews tells us that we should think about things 10. a positive way. This is Matthews’ most important lesson: you choose to be happy!
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Have you ever received a gift that was so dearly, not your taste that you wondered if perhaps it had been handed to you by mistake? Worse, have you ever given a present and watched your friend look as though she had opened the wrong box? Maybe she responded with a polite "Why, thank you," but you knew you had missed the mark. Why do presents sometimes go wrong? And what do your choices (good and bad) reflect about your personal qualities?
Choosing the right gift is an art, I believe. It calls for empathy — the ability to put yourself into someone else's head and heart. We're all able to do this; in fact, we're born with a kind of natural empathy. After the earliest period of childhood, however, it needs to be reinforced (加强) — by our parents, teachers, friends. When it isn't, we're not able to understand other people's feelings as sharply. This can show in the gifts we select, and so can many other emotional (情感的) qualities.
Think back to the presents you’ve given over the past year, the time and effort you put into your selection, how much you spent, your thoughts while you were shopping, and your feelings when the receiver opened the package. Keep in mind that what you choose displays your inner world. (Of course, you may express yourself differently with different friends, relatives, and other people you know.)
We live in a society where exchanging presents is an important part of communication. Ignoring the tradition won't make it go away. If you really dislike such a tradition, tell your friends ahead of time.
1.The underlined expression "you had missed the mark" means "you had failed to ________.
A. make her feel better
B. keep your friendship
C. get the expected effect
D. receive a present in return
2.Which of the following is the main idea of the second paragraph?
A. Natural empathy needs to be reinforced.
B. Emotional changes influence one's choice of gifts.
C. Selecting the right gift is an ability people are born with.
D. Choosing gifts requires one to understand the receivers.
3.In the third paragraph, the author tells us that ________.
A. the choice of gifts reflects one's emotional qualities
B. one learns from what he did in the past
C. attention should be paid to the receivers' responses
D. one should spend more time choosing gifts
4.The best possible title for this passage is “________”.
A. Ways of Choosing Gifts B. An Important Tradition
C. Exchanging Presents D. Message in a Gift
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If you think you have two left feet but would love to be a good dancer then why not try your hand at dancing?
That’s exactly what I did five years ago and I immediately fell in love with dancing. To me, dancing is a magical experience: I’ve become fitter, look younger and feel more confident. I enjoy it so much that I will never give up this healthy pastime.
It’s very sociable as well. You meet people and make new friends while dancing the night away. Haven’t you heard stories about how dancing inspired new romances or rekindled (重燃) old ones? My friends Joe and Rena just had their big day a few weeks ago after they met each other at a Ceroc workshop some three years before.
The word “Ceroc” comes from the French language. Without the complicated footwork, it is easier to pick up by beginners. Another good thing about Ceroc is that while it is a partner dance, you don’t have to bring a dancing partner.
Other popular styles of dancing in the UK include ballroom, belly dancing, lindy hop, salsa, tango and tap dancing, just to name a few.
No matter what types of dancing you do, one thing is for sure: you will become fitter. For office workers like me, dancing is good cardio exercise after a long day sitting in front of the computer screen. It also strengthens your muscles, improves your coordination(协调) and increases your physical confidence.
Few people will end up being queens of the dance floor. The aim is not to win a competition but to enjoy the interaction(交流). As long as you do the right moves, keep the rhythm and most importantly keep an encouraging smile to your dancing partners, you will always be a winner!
1.What do we know about the writer?
A. He has 2 left feet and dance with hands.
B. He learns magic while dancing.
C. He becomes younger after dancing.
D. He shows a keen interest in dancing.
2.The writer mentions her friend’s big day in order to ______.
A. suggest that marriage is good for young people
B. show that dancing can help social relationship
C. prove that dancing makes people more beautiful
D. introduce two very good dancers to readers
3.Which of the following is TRUE about Ceroc?
A. It’s a dance organization. B. It’s a dance starting from France.
C. It’s a dance suitable for beginners. D. It’s a popular ballroom dance.
4.What is the main purpose of this passage?
A. To introduce some types of dance to the readers.
B. To prove the benefits of dancing to the readers.
C. To indicate the importance of dancing in social relationship.
D. To show the connection between dancing and health.
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Have you ever wondered about changing your life for the better? There are many ways for us to live a healthy lifestyle.So it seems ________ that although we know a lot about ________ to live healthily, many people continue to do things which may be ________ for their health.
There are many parts of our lifestyles which allow us to live healthily. For example, we all know about the importance of ________healthy foods and doing enough exercise and physical activities in our daily life. In rich countries, good-quality fresh foods and sports facilities are ________ to the people, so it should be easy to ________ healthy living habits.________, today there are things which prevent people from having a healthy lifestyle. Industry and traffic have________serious environmental pollution. What's more, we spend a lot of time sitting before ________, and this often means we have________ time for activities which keep us fit. There are many people who spend many hours sitting in front of computers working, studying or playing computer games. ________, many people do not eat the ________ food.
All in all, although we have plenty of chances to follow a healthy lifestyle, in ________, we often choose a less healthy lifestyle. It's true that ________lifestyles have good and bad aspects, but the lifestyle we choose ________ us. So, live healthily and find your best self.
1.A. moving B. catchy C. strange D. relaxing
2.A. how B. where C. when D. whether
3.A. good B. bad C. safe D. unimportant
4.A. selling B. sending C. choosing D. affording
5.A. special B. useless C. familiar D. available
6.A. form B. break C. discuss D. change
7.A. Therefore B. However C. Naturally D. Luckily
8.A. reduced B. decided C. stopped D. caused
9.A. doors B. windows C. screens D. recorders
10.A. long B. free C. spare D. little
11.A. Yet B. Then C. Besides D. Anyway
12.A. fast B. right C. cheap D. delicious
13.A. all B. fact C. time D. theory
14.A. old B. past C. active D. modern
15.A. depends on B. deals with C. pays for D. agrees with
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Have you ever complained why life is so tiring? Does the sky sometimes seem dark to you? Are your studies sometimes not successful? Well, friends, cheer up and smile all the time. If you see the world with your warm heart, you’ll find that the whole world smiles to you.
While in school, sometimes you are tired of your lessons, but have you ever noticed the happy smile on your teacher’s face when you did a good job?
One day it is fine. Just before you go out, it suddenly starts to rain. Maybe you would feel very sad and start to complain about the weather. But dear friends, why don’t you sit down and listen to the free concerts that the nature offers you? And with the timely rain, crops in the fields will grow better and better and farmers will have a good harvest.
Although everyone wants to succeed in what he tries to do, sometimes failure can’t be avoided. I think failure is not terrible, and the terrible thing is that we are afraid of it and give up hope. When we face failure, we must be confident in ourselves, draw a useful lesson from it and try our best to finish what we have decided to do. As a popular saying goes, “Failure is the mother of success”.
Attitude decides everything. With an optimistic attitude life is easy and pleasant. Let’s smile to whatever we meet and the whole world will smile to us.
1. People sometimes complain _________.
A. the sky is always dark
B. their studies are successful
C. they see the world with their heart
D. life is tiring
2.When we face failure, we ___________.
A. must be confident in ourselves
B. shouldn’t be afraid of it
C. shouldn’t give up hope
D. All of the above
3.The best title for the passage is_______.
A. Smile and the World Smiles to You
B. Complaining about Life
C. Failure is the Mother of Success
D. It is Very Hard to Succeed
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Why have you been so successful in reaching some of your goals, but not others? If you aren’t sure, you are far from being alone in your confusion. In fact, decades of research on achievement suggests that successful people reach their goals not simply because of who they are, but more often because of what they do. 1.
1.Get specific
When you set yourself a goal, try to be as specific as possible. "Lose 5 pounds" is a better goal than "lose some weight" because it gives you a clear idea of what success looks like. 2. Also, think about the specific actions that need to be taken to reach your goal.
2. 3.
Considering how busy most of us are, it's not surprising that we often miss opportunities to act on a goal because we simply fail to notice them. Did you really have no time to work out today? No chance at any point to return that phone call? Achieving your goal means seize these opportunities before they slip through your fingers.
3.Know exactly how far you have left to go
Achieving any goal also requires honest and regular monitoring (监督)of your progress—if not by others, then by you yourself. If you don't know how well you are doing, you can't adjust your behavior accordingly. 4.
It is my hope that you have gained some insight (认识)into all the things you have been doing right all along. Remember: 5. It’s never what you are, but what you do.
A.Wait for opportunities to appear.
B.Seize the moment to act on your goals.
C.Here are things successful people do differently.
D.Next I'll talk about my own experience on how to achieve success.
E.You don't need to become a different person to become a more successful one.
F.Check your progress frequently — weekly, or even daily, depending on the goal.
G.Knowing exactly what you want to achieve keeps you motivated until you get there.
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Have you ever been ill? When you are ill, you must be unhappy because your body becomes hot, and there are pains all over your body. You don’t want to work, and you stay in bed, feeling very sad.
What makes us ill? It is germs(细菌). Germs are everywhere. They are very small and you can’t find them with your eyes, but you can see them with a microscope. They are very very small and there could be hundreds of them on a very small thing.
Germs are always found in dirty water. When we look at dirty water under the microscope, we shall see them in it. So your father and mother will not let you drink dirty water.
Germs aren’t found only in water. They are found in air and dust. If you cut your finger, if some of the dust from the floor goes into the cut(割开处), some of the germs would go into your finger. Your finger would become big and red, and you will have much pain in it. Sometimes the germs would go into all of your body, and you would have pain everywhere.
56. Which of the following is true?
A. If things are very very small, they are germs.
B. If things can’t be seen, they must be germs.
C. Germs are only in dirty water.
D. Germs are everywhere around us.
57. What is a microscope used for?
A. Making very very small things look much bigger.
B. Making very big things look much smaller.
C. Helping you read some newspapers.
D. Helping you if you can’t see things clearly.
58. Why don’t your parents let you drink dirty water?
A. You haven’t looked at it carefully.
B. Water can’t be drunk in this way.
C. There must be lots of germs in it.
D. Water will make you ill.
59. Which of the following is not true?
A. Germs can be found both in water and in the air.
B. Germs can go into your finger if it is cut.
C. If your temperature is not OK, there must be germs in your body.
D. If your finger isn’t cut, there aren’t any germs on it.
60. What’s the main idea of the passage?
A. Germs may make us ill. B. Germs are in dirty water.
C. Don’t drink dirty water. D. Take care of your fingers.
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Have you ever wondered why you sometimes take an almost immediate liking to a person you have just met? We often get the first impression of a person based on the color of a person’s skin or the manner in which he or she dressed. Meaning is conveyed not only by words or verbal languages but also by nonverbal communication systems, such as body behaviors.
Nonverbal communication is important because we use the actions of others to learn about their affective emotional states .Our emotions are reflected in our posture, face, and eyes—be it fear, joy, anger, or sadness—so we can express them without ever saying a word .For this reason, most of us rely heavily on what we learn through our eyes.
Nonverbal communication is significant in human interaction because it is usually responsible for the first impressions. More importantly, those first messages usually influence the perception(感知) of everything else that follows. Even how we select friends and sexual partners is grounded in first impressions with nonverbal communication.
Nonverbal communication is important because it is culture-related. It is based on different beliefs, religions, values and customs in different cultures. When, where, how, and to whom people display his or her specific nonverbal behaviors is greatly affected by culture and context. Culture determines what the appropriate nonverbal behavior is. For example, feelings of friendship exist everywhere but their expression varies. It may be appropriate in some countries for men to embrace each other and for women to hold hands; in other countries these displays of affection may be shocking. Each culture has its own specific interpretation on nonverbal communication. What is acceptable in one culture may be completely unacceptable in another. One culture may determine that snapping fingers to call a waiter is acceptable; another may consider this gesture rude.
1.What is the best title of the passage?
A. Nonverbal communication and first impression
B. Nonverbal communication is culture-related
C. Nonverbal and verbal communication
D. The importance of nonverbal communication
2.We can know a person’s feeling through our eyes because________.
A. we can see a person’s feeling on his face.
B. a person’s emotions can be reflected through eyes.
C. a person’s feeling can be reflected through his body languages
D. we can see a person’s feeling through his posture
3.Which of the following statements is not True?
A. Meaning can be conveyed both by words and body language.
B. We can use nonverbal communication to learn about a person’s emotional states.
C. We often get the first impression by what a person says.
D. The first impression can affect what we will do in the following.
4.How many reasons are mentioned in the text to show nonverbal communication is important?
A. 2 B. 3
C. 4 D. 5
5.What can we conclude from the last paragraph?
A. we can use different ways to express friendship
B. each culture has its own specific interpretation on nonverbal communication
C. snapping fingers to call a waiter is acceptable
D. learning a country’s culture is very important.
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"Colour" and "color","favourite" and "favorite"... Have you ever wondered why Americans spell those words without a "u"? Is it because they are lazy?
Of course not. In fact,the difference in spelling was created by Noah Webster (1758-1843). He is a teacher who reformed English to make American identity stronger. Linguists (语言学家) celebrated his 250th birthday on October 16. After the Revolutionary War (1775~ 1783),Webster believed that Americans should have their own dictionary,rather than rely on British versions (版本). He dropped the British "u" in some words. And he changed "centre" into "center" for children to learn English by spelling words more like they sounded.
Webster wasn't shy about expressing his opinions. In defining (定义) preposterous (unreasonable),he wrote: "A republican government in the hands of females is preposterous."
Webster spent 28 years on the project before completing the 70,000-word dictionary in 1828 with his American-style spellings. He also added local words. His dictionary was widely used in schools. Linguists believed it helped a new nation achieve unity and cultural independence at a time when most were focused on political freedom.
"He was the shaper of our language and the shaper of American identity,"said Joshua Kendall,who is working on a biography (传记) about Webster. "He at last bonded (联合)us through our language."
1.Which of the following would probably be the best title for the passage?
A.The shaper of American English.
B.American identity.
C.Webster's dictionary.
D.Spelling differences between American and British English.
2.According to the passage,when he worked on his dictionary, Noah Webster did all of the following EXCEPT________.
A.voicing his opinion B.changing "centre" into "center"
C.adding local words D.dropping "u" in all the British words
3.Which of the following word can best describe Noah Webster’s work?
A.Interesting. B.Meaningful. C.Unfinished. D.Boring.
4.Why did Noah Webster create these differences in his dictionary?
A.Because he wanted to make English simple and easy.
B.Because he wanted to show that the USA is stronger than the UK.
C.Because he wanted to achieve political freedom.
D.Because he wanted American English to have its own characteristics.
5.When did Noah Webster probably begin his project of the dictionary?
A.In 1758. B.In 1783. C.In 1800. D.In 1828.
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