Evidence has been found through years of stud...

Evidence has been found through years of study that children’s early sleeping problems are _______ to continue when they grow up.

A．likely             B．possible           C．probable          D．narrowly

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Evidence has been found through years of study _______ children’s early sleeping problems are likely to continue when they grow up.

A. whether B. how

C. that D. why

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Evidence has been found through years of study _____ children’s early sleeping problems are likely to continue when they grow up.

A．why              B．how              C．that              D．whether

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Evidence has been found through years of study______children’s early sleeping problems are likely to continue when they grow up.

A. why　　 B. how　　 C. whether　　 D. that

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A new study has found evidence of aggressive (攻击性的) behavior in children who drink four or more servings of soft drinks every day. Information for the study came from the mothers of 3,000 5-year-olds. Researchers asked the women to keep a record of how many servings of soft drinks their children drank over a two-month period. They were also asked to complete a checklist of their children’s behavior.

The researchers have found that 43 percent of the children drink at least one daily serving of soda, and 4 percent of the youngsters have even four or more sodas to drink every day.

Shakira Suglia, a famous expert, says they’ve found that children who drink the most soda are more than twice as likely as those who drink no soda to show signs of aggression.

“For the children who consume four or more soft drinks per day, we see more withdrawn behaviors, which make them hard to get along well with others.”

The aggressive behaviors include destroying possessions belonging to others, taking part in fights and physically attacking people.

The researchers have determined the link after considering factors like the child’s age and sex. They have also considered other possible influence, such as whether the boys and girls are eating sweets or giving fruit drinks on a normal day. In addition, the researchers have examined parenting styles and other social conditions that may be taking place in the home.

Researches are trying to find why young children who drink a lot of soda have behavior problems. An ingredient often found in soft drinks is caffeine, which helps to make people feel energetic. Doctor Suglia suggests that caffeine could cause the 5-year-olds to be more aggressive. Earlier studies of adults have found the highest sugar levels in those who carry weapons (武器) and show signs of negative social behavior.

1.What section of a newspaper is the passage probably taken from?

A. Scientific Technology     B. Science Fictions　 C. Social News D. Health Report

2.The underlined word “withdrawn” in paragraph 4 can probably be replaced by the word ______.

A. backward            B. unsocial            C. generous        D. friendly

3. Researchers studied the following aspects of the children except ______.

A. age                B. sex                C. games            D. parents

4.According to the research, which of the following is right?

A. Mothers were asked to keep a record of how many servings of soft drinks their children drank over a three-month period.

B. 4 percent of the youngsters have even four or fewer sodas to drink every day.

C. Children who drink no soda show fewer aggressive behaviors.

D. Children with the highest sugar levels tend to carry weapons and show signs of negative social behavior.

5.After a further study on ingredients in soda, Shakira Suglia implies that the direct cause of the aggressive behaviors may be ______.

A. soft drinks        B. attention problems     C. caffeine    D. social conditions

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Considerable evidence has been found over the years ________lack of exercise is connected with increased risk of cancer.

A.whether B.that

C.why D.how

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Considerable evidence has been found over the years ________lack of exercise is connected with increased risk of cancer.

A. whether　　 B. that

C. why　　 D. how

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Researchers have just offered evidence in a study that says obesity appears to spread through social ties, much like a virus. When one person gains weight, their close friends often follow, but the finding might also offer hope.

If friends help make obesity acceptable, then might also be influential in losing the fat. The researchers note that support groups are already an effective tool in dealing with other socially influenced problems, like alcoholism.

The findings appeared in the New England Journal of Medicine, The researchers used information collected from 12,000 people. It was collected between 1971 and 2003 as part of the Framingham Heart Study.

The information was highly detailed. There was   even contact information for close friends of the people in the study.

The researchers examined more than 40,000 social ties. They found that a person’s chances of becoming severely overweight increased by 57% if a   friend had become obese.

Nicholas Christakis of Harvard Medical School was a lead investigator in the study. He says there is a direct causal relationship between a person getting fat and being followed in weight gain by a friend.

The study found that the sex of the friends was also an influence. In same-sex friendships, a person had a 70% increased risk of becoming obese. Men had a 44% increased risk of becoming obese after weight gain in brothers. In sisters, it was 67%. Between husbands and wives, it was a little less than 40%.

The researchers also considered the effect of where people lived in relation to each other. James Fowler of the University of California, San Diego, was the other lead investigator. He says a friend who lives a few hundred kilometers away has as much influence as one in the same neighborhood. He says the study demonstrates the need to consider that a major part of people’s health is tied to their social connections.

Both investigators say their research shows that obesity is not just a private medical issue, but a public health problem.

1.What does the underlined sentence in Para2.mean?

A. Obesity has a negative influence on a close friend.

B. Friends might also play a part in losing weight.

C. One might have a positive influence on one’s friend.

D. Friends usually don’t follow each other to lose weight.

2.Who is mostly likely to gain weight?

A. A man who has a fat brother.

B. A husband who has a fat wife.

C. A wife who has a fat husband.

D. A woman who a fat female friend.

3.Which of the following statements doesn’t the passage agree with?

A. You are sure to lose weight if you have a skinny friend.

B. If one gains weight, one’s friends are likely to get fat.

C. A person’s health is closely linked with his /her social relationship.

D. Even if the friend lives far away, the influence still remains.

4.The reason why the study involves both family members and friends is that _____.

A. researchers fail to find a more different sample

B. researchers have different ideas for family members and friends

C. researchers can meet these people regularly

D. researchers can compare the results

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There have been a number of occasions through the years that I had to sit at the feet of a theologian (神学家).Some of those times, I came away wondering what on earth the man was talking about. That was not the case when I heard Dr. Randy Harris. He suggested that a lot of our day-to-day problems in the world be solved by simply keeping our promises. Too many people do not take such matters seriously. Are you serious in keeping your promises?

Some of my most anxious moments in over a half-century of ministry have come as a result of carelessness in failing to keep my word. Preachers (传道士) can say a lot of requests on any given Sunday. I have been asked to make hospital visits, write letters of recommendation(推荐), put people’s names on the prayer list, read books, make telephone calls, remember birthdays and anniversaries, come to special events, and put announcements in the church bulletin (公告).There was a time when I would foolishly agree to fulfill each request. I had the best of intentions, but I could not remember all I had agreed to do, much less find a way to do them all! Did I think I was “Super-Preacher”? The sad look of disappointed faces taught me that I was not. I hurt people, and they deserved better.

The Hebrew word of covenant (契约) means primarily “a cutting”. It refers to the custom of cutting an animal in half and having the parties making promises pass between the two halves. They were saying to each other, “If I don’t keep my word, may I be as this animal--be cut in two.”

If butchering (屠宰) were the result of breaking our word today, how many of us would be headed for the death? I think that, although we are not cut like animals for our failures to keep promises, there are serious results connected with our carelessness. It ruins our character and our reputation.

What can we do? It is simple. Stop making promises we cannot keep. Reduce promise lists, and be sure to carry out the commitments that remain on it. If after giving our word, we are unable to keep the appointment or whatever, inform and apologize as soon as possible.

Last weekend, I stood with a dressed-up couple at a wedding in another county. They made some serious promises to each other in a covenant of marriage. They made vows to be faithful to each other for as long as they live. I pray God that they will keep those vows and be an example for others to follow.

1.From the second paragraph we can learn that the author________.

A.lives a life of religious service B.dislikes making any promise

C.is a famous and busy theologian D.likes to recommend jobs for others

2.The author mentioned the custom of cutting an animal in half mainly to ________ .

A.show butchering is cruel

B.explain the meaning of covenant

C.express his disappointment with old customs

D.show breaking one’s promises is terrible

3.The author was a bit ________ about the new couple’s vows.

A.upset B.concerned

C.sad D.uneasy

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The latest study by the University of Florida has found that eating from smaller, less beautiful, and even paper plates will help prevent overeating. Eating with a fork instead of a spoon can help you lose weight, the researchers say. Much to their surprise, they find that putting mirrors in the dining room will also help reduce weight.

The researchers asked 185 college students to choose a chocolate cake or a fruit salad, and evaluated the taste. Those who ate in a room with a mirror scored the taste of junk food much lower than those in a room without a mirror. But the taste of fruit salad remained the same in any case.

Lead scientist, Dr. Ata Jami, says that a glance in the mirror tells people more than just about their physical appearance. It enables them to view themselves objectively and helps them to judge themselves and their behavior in the same way that they judge other people.

The mirrors were found to push people to compare and match their own behavior with accepted social standards. The researchers believe it proves that people don’t want to look in the mirror when they feel they are following the social standards. When they look in the mirror with mouths full of junk food, feelings of discomfort and failure can be increased. Therefore, the presence of the mirror lowers the taste of unhealthy food.

However, researchers say this is only the case if people select the food they are eating, because they are responsible for that choice. The researchers suggest that mirrors be placed in dining rooms and other eating spaces, so that people will start eating more healthily.

1.Researchers are amazed to find that ______.

A. paper plates make food look nicer

B. people using a fork will eat more

C. mirrors can help people lose weight

D. people will eat more in front of a mirror

2.What can be inferred from the study?

A. Some teenagers got involved in it.

B. People were required to eat with a spoon.

C. People preferred a chocolate cake to a fruit salad.

D. The mirror may not affect the taste of healthy food.

3.According to Dr. Ata Jami, the mirror ______.

A. makes people judge others correctly

B. makes people well judge themselves

C. is a necessary part of people’s daily life

D. can only show the appearance of a person

4.How does the mirror affect the taste of junk food?

A. By making people hungry.

B. By showing the social standards.

C. By attracting people to healthy food.

D. By causing a feeling of discomfort.

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