Exam season can bring on levels of stress and...

Exam season can bring on levels of stress and burnout that can hinder your studies.　 1.

1. Take regular breaks and schedule in fun things to look forward to

Even the most intense exam timetables will allow a little time for a study break. 2. Go out for dinner with friends, go to the cinema, attend a gig, anything that you like doing in your spare time that will take your mind off exams. Spending a little time away from the books will leave you feeling more refreshed and relaxed the next time you revise.

2. Exercise and get outdoors

Easily one of the most frustrating things about exam season is that it seems to occur just as the weather brightens up. Use this to your advantage and go out for a walk, or a run, or head to the gym or swimming pool. 3.

3. Don’t (always) listen to others

4. While it is helpful to discuss topics with fellow students and often to revise together, try not to compare other people’s revision to your own. Chances are you’re doing just fine, and listening to other people talk about what they’ve learnt will only stress you out and may make you feel like you aren’t progressing as well as them.

4. 5.

If the stress gets to a point where it is overwhelming, and is affecting your day-to-day life, try and speak to someone about it. Open up to a family member or a friend about the pressure you feel. You’ll be amazed to know that you aren’t alone in feeling like this.

A.Speak to someone

B.You can speak to people about your concerns

C.As the old saying goes: “comparison is the thief of joy”.

D.Here are some handy tips on how to manage your anxiety.

E.This can include 20-minute breaks during your revision day.

F.Plus, if they themselves are stressed this can rub off on to you

G.Besides keeping you healthy, exercise can help to make you more productive while　　 revising.

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Shinrin- yoku means"forest bathing".Forest bathing doesn't mean you take a bath in the forest;rather,you simply go for a walk in the woods or a city park,where you slacken by using all your senses to experience nature.

Yoshifumi Miyazaki,from Chiba University,is among a growing number of scientists who have begun studying the science behind the effects of nature on human health.In his book　 Shinrin-yoku:The Japanese Art of Forest Bathing,Miyazaki explains the techniques of forest bathing.

Miyazaki has an interesting theory about why shinrin-yoku is so effective.He points out　 that for more than 99,99%of the time,humans have lived in a natural environment.In fact,in 1800,only 3%of the world's population lived in cities,and by 2016,this figure reached 54%.　 This is only going to get worse;officials predict that by 2050,66%will live in cities.

This suggests we live in our modern society with bodies that are still used to the natural environment,he writes in the book,because"genes cannot change over just a few hundred years".The science behind the research studies he presents in the book makes a convincing case that forest bathing is an effective method for reducing stress in today's world.

Now city planners are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of nature and are creating new kinds of "parks”out of empty spaces.There' re also more city gardens where people can grow vegetables.For kids,kitchen gardens in schools are becoming popular.As Miyazaki stresses,you don't have to find a formal park or garden to practice shinrin-yoku. Instead,you can enjoy the effects of nature wherever there' re plants.

Better yet,he says,we can bring nature closer to where we spend most of our time.Miyazaki's research has shown that just increasing the amount of plants in a room can affect the relaxation benefits of the room.What's more,even when people simply look at flowers,their bodies relax and stress levels decrease.

1.What does the underlined word in Paragraph 1 mean?

A.Behave. B.Entertain.

C.Anticipate. D.Relax.

2.How does the author mainly develop the third paragraph?

A.By giving examples.

B.By listing figures.

C.By making remarks.

D.By presenting research findings.

3.Why does forest bathing work effectively according to Miyazaki?

A.Human genes can change easily. B.Nature is part of the modern society.

C.Human body can integrate into nature. D.People can always get excited in nature.

4.Which of the following will Miyazaki agree on forest bathing?

A.It is easy to operate.

B.It is meant for gardeners.

C.It is unaffordable in the city.

D.It is inconvenient to practice.

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Spring is finally here, and it’s a great time to get outside and get dirty! 1.. This outdoor activity gives us beautiful plants, pleasant smelling flowers and fresh fruits and vegetables. And it also gives us many health benefits.

2.

Gardening connects people. When you are gardening, you are outdoors. So it is a perfect time to socialize with your neighbors. Gardening can greatly strengthen a person’s sense of community and belonging, and thus loneliness is far away from you!

Benefit children

Gardening is a great activity to do with children. It gets families outdoors and off computers, televisions and other electronics.

3.. Children can learn about nature and wildlife. Gardening can teach a child about where food comes from and healthy eating. It can also help them understand the limits of natural resources and the importance of using them carefully. Relieve stress

4.. A study by researchers in the Netherlands found that gardening may reduce the stress level in the brain. In the study, the researchers gave 30 gardeners a difficult, stressful task. Then the gardeners were asked to recover by either gardening outdoors or reading indoors for 30 minutes. Both activities led to lower stress levels. 5.. Also, those who gardened reported that their good moods returned fully. The readers found that their bad moods only got worse.

A.Reduce loneliness

B.Improve family relationships

C.Gardening can be a great teacher

D.Gardening is popular in many parts of the world

E.Gardening may also help you feel calm and happy

F.However, the decreases were stronger in the gardening group

G.Gardening can also give you the feeling that you have done something good

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Researchers at the University of Scotland have discovered a protein that can influence viruses developing and even can control cancer. Now the fight is on to fully understand how it works in the hope of turning the laboratory research into a treatment.

The protein is called Hira. Technically it is a histone（组蛋白）complex, but it is easier to understand in terms of what it can do. Three years ago Dr Taranjit Singh Rai and colleagues at the Beatson Cancer Institute and Glasgow University reported that Hira could possibly suppress the division of cells that causes cancer. In the course of that research, Dr Rai found out something unusual. In the lab they have established that the Hira protein has a role to play in the anti-viral fight, thus, making it have a fundamental role to play in fighting against cancer.

The trick in using it to fight diseases may lie in increasing Hira levels in our cells. “I think what researchers might be interested in is how we can increase levels of this protein to deal with the viruses better, Dr Rai said.

Dr Rai has led an international study and support has come from Cancer Research UK and the results are published in the journal Nucleic Acids Research. But there is a major concern that the research is still limited to the laboratory.

It is going to take some time, probably years, before this work can move out of the lab and into clinics and hospitals. But the researchers are excited Hira will one day be the basis of a new approach in medicine.

1.What does the underlined word “suppress" in Paragraph 2 probably mean?

A.Motivate. B.Monitor. C.Control. D.Improve.

2.What can be known from the text?

A.Hira has been used in the medical treatment.

B.More studies should be done on Hira.

C.The levels of Hira in cells are unchangeable.

D.Hira can bring about side effects.

3.What is the researchers' attitude to the future of Hira?

A.Cautious. B.Optimistic.

C.Disapproving. D.Doubtful.

4.What's the text mainly about?

A.A new way to use the protein.

B.A new approach to improving the division of cells.

C.A new medicine that can fight diseases.

D.A protein that can stop viruses developing.

高二英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析

There is more of a connection between food and culture than you may think. On an individual level, we grow up eating the food of our culture. It becomes a part of who we are. Many associate food from our childhood with warm feelings and good memories and it ties us to our families, holding a special and personal value for us. Food from our family often becomes the comfort food we seek as adults in times of frustration and stress.

On a large scale, traditional food is an important part of culture. It also operates as an expression of culture identity. Immigrants bring it wherever they go, and it is a symbol of pride for their culture and means of coping with homesickness.

Many immigrants open their own restaurants and serve traditional dishes. However, the food does not remain exactly the same. Some materials needed to make traditional dishes may not be readily available, so the taste and flavor can be different from what they would prepare in their home countries. Additionally, immigrants do not only sell dishes to people from the same countries as them, but to people from different countries. Therefore, they have to make small changes about the original dishes to cater to a wider range of customers. Those changes can create new flavors that still keep the cultural significance of the dishes.

We should embrace our heritage（传统）through our culture’s food but also become more informed about other cultures by trying their food. It is important to remember that each dish has a special place in the culture to which it belongs, and is special to those who prepare it. Food is a window into culture, and it should be treated as such.

1.What’s the function of food mentioned in the article?

A.To help motivate homesickness. B.To show national identity.

C.To reflect a country’s history. D.To show a community’s superiority.

2.What does the underlined “it”in Paragraph2 rfer to?

A.The specific traditional food. B.The national culture.

C.A traditional expression of food. D.The old-fashioned taste.

3.Why do some immigrants have to change the original dishes in their restaurant?

A.To attach cultural importance to their dishes.

B.To announce the beginning of their life on foreign soil.

C.To make the dishes popular among customers.

D.To present their own food culture in a new way.

4.What’s the author’s attitude towards different food cultures?

A.Negative. B.Balanced.

C.Unfair. D.Unchangeable.

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You might associate bees with their cute, fuzzy shape and seemingly aimless interest in flowers. But beneath the yellow-and-black (mostly) stripes lies an incredible mind. To efficiently find and collect food to bring back to the hive, bees have to quickly learn to recognize (and then memorize) the most effective foraging routes.

A new study collected evidence from 23 studies of bees and concluded that levels of pesticides (杀虫剂) currently considered safe to use may still have a big effect on bee colony (蜂群) survival.

They found that pesticides had significant negative effects on learning and memory. That was true both when bees were suddenly exposed to a lot of pesticides, and when they got a little bit over a long time. It was also true regardless of whether the bees were exposed to neonicotinoids (新烟碱类杀虫剂), or other pesticides.

Current pesticide regulations are geared (便适应) toward making sure they aren’t used at levels that kill bees. But these currently legal amounts apparently make the bees dumber, which could have effects for species survival.

The other question these findings implicitly (含蓄地) raise is how these pesticides affect less-studied types of bees. Bees don’t all live collectively. Many wild bees do not live in colonies, and if their learning or memory are affected, there are no other bees to help out.

Ohio State University entomologist Reed Johnson told Popular Science in an email interview, the question is: “Can pesticides ever be used safely around bees?” This study, which in one sense has the strength of 23 studies’ worth of evidence,” suggests that the answer is NO,” he wrote.

The follow-up question goes deep into one of our most fundamental needs-food. Pesticides are an essential part of large-scale industrial agriculture, and some amount of honeybee exposure is inevitable. The question, then-which hasn’t been answered by regulation to date, Johnson says-is how much harm to bees is acceptable.

As ever, more research is needed. But this study is worth paying attention to, University of Ottawa bee conservationist Jeremy Kerr told Popular Science. Its conclusions are based on evidence from over 100 individual experiments included in the 23 studies, he says, lending their findings weight.” The lesson that emerges is that honeybees begin to lose their ability to learn and to remember when they are exposed to neonicotinoids,”he writes.

“With restrictions on neonicotinoids increasing globally, many will be looking on alternative chemicals for crop protection.” It’s important to think about what those chemicals might be doing to the bees.

1.Pesticides have a negative effect on bees in that_____.

A.wild bees fail to live in colonies

B.pesticides destroy food of bees

C.bees’ learning and memory will be harmed

D.even a low level of pesticides kills bees

2.Bees’ survival may be threatened EXCEPT when_____.

A.they are exposed to a lot of pesticides

B.they take in some pesticides for long

C.they are in contact with neonicotinoids

D.they are living in the pure wilderness

3.According to Johnson, it remains unclear now_____.

A.how these pesticides affect wild bees’ survival

B.whether pesticides can be used safely around bees.

C.how much harm from pesticides bees can bear

D.whether bee exposure to pesticides can be avoided

4.In response to the restrictions on neonicotinoids, many people might_____.

A.limit the use of all pesticides

B.do more experiments on bees

C.reduce the amount of chemicals in farming

D.find some other chemicals to protect crops

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While everyone enjoys listening to good music, not many of us are what the world calls "musician" —the ones with the ability to play a musical instrument. This could be due to not having the chance to learn as kids or simply due to lack of proper instruction. 1. And here are four good reasons as to why everyone should learn to play a musical instrument.

It teaches patience. 2. It is the daily efforts of everyday practice that can help a musician learn how to play without mistakes. Most musicians go through years of regular practice that may include doing daily musical exercises and dealing with progressively difficult musical pieces, which in turn help them acquire the virtue of patience.

It promotes a sense of achievement. The process of learning how to play an instrument can be both time consuming and tiring. 3. The more time and effort you put into mastering an instrument, the greater your sense of achievement will be.

4. Playing a musical instrument can bring the joy factor into your life. Music has the special ability to bring joy, peace peace and fulfillment that help lift the spirit and make life enjoyable for everyone involved.

It regulates mood. Research shows that creating music reduces stress. Playing music can also act as an emotional way to express your feelings. 5.

A.It brings pleasure.

B.It improves listening skills.

C.However, music is something that is never too late to learn.

D.Overcoming this directly results in a sense of achievement and pride.

E.Playing an instrument is not something that can be learned overnight.

F.Regularly playing any instrument is a great form of exercise for the brain.

G.Creating your own music can change your sadness or joy into a real work of art.

高二英语七选五中等难度题查看答案及解析

You’re growing up. That means you’re probably experiencing lots of changes, all at once. Your body is changing. It might even seem as if your entire self is changing. It can be confusing and even scary. 1.. And it’s good!

Growing up means that you can do more, learn more, and start to make your mark on the world. In order for that to happen, your body produces chemicals called hormones that help both body and mind grow. Hormone levels change constantly, rising and falling.

2.. But it’s partly to blame for intense emotions, surprising reactions, and mood swings.

Because of the way your brain develops, it is somewhat ruled by emotion now and through your teen years. As a result, growing up can seem like an emotional roller coaster!

3.

Take care of yourself. If you eat right, sleep enough, and get good exercise, your brain will be much more able to deal with the stress.

4.. When you feel your moods swinging or you’re upset, or confused, some quiet time will allow you to gather your thoughts and get calmer.

Practice relaxing your body and take a deep breath when you wake up and when you go to bed. 5.. Plus, when stuff happens during the day, you’ll be able to calm yourself quickly with a deep breath or two before you react. Your body is changing.

A.Work out regularly to keep physically fit.

B.Take a time-out.

C.But the truth is,it happens to every teen.

D.It will help you fall asleep------and start the morning right.

E.Here are a few things you can do to make the ride smoother.

F.This changing is needed for your body’s development.

G.Usually,these feelings settle down when you realize what is going on.

高二英语七选五中等难度题查看答案及解析

Olympiads(奥林匹克竞赛)are a kind of competitive exam to tap exceptional students with the best of potential,talent,and IQ.These exams are conducted to challenge and motivate the brightest students from around the world and to urge more and more children to take up a career in pure science.But why do most parents nowadays want their children to participate in Olympiads?

Participating in and winning any kind of competition is one of the best feelings in the world.Competitions award merit(优点),performance,excellence—quite literally,the best in a human being.Thus,it might be understandable that:a lot of pride is associated with a child qualifying at any of the Olympiad levels.Who doesn’t want to be the proud parent of a smart,intelligent young child?

It has also been claimed that Olympiads can act as a great morale booster(信心增强剂).Bangalore-based programmer of Olympiad Helper,Vikash Anil says,“Even when students don’t win,their confidence grows.”

However,there are a number of serious considerations parents are missing out on,which has impacts on children.They are being burdened with the pressure of performing well in these exams—a pressure that is often too high and unhealthy for their young minds and bodies.They are also being introduced to peer pressure and“competition”in a very negative and ugly light.

What’s worse,the age at which children are being forced to take these exams keep dropping with each passing year.Children as young as 5 or 6 years old are being sent away to tuitions(辅导)right after school gets over.Many educationists are condemning this,because the International Science Olympiads is for high school students only.

The claim that Olympiads actually make children“more confident”cannot be readily accepted.While a lot of good outcomes are possible from Olympiads,it is also true that all students will not react positively to“failing”at Olympiads.More students are going to come out feeling miserable for having failed the exam.

Being a parent in today’s dynamic,commercial and material world is not easy.It is indeed a pity if parents are chasing“recognition”,rather than“excellence”and“merit”for their children.There is no such thing as a“good”,or a“poor”child.Parents should realize this,embrace this,and empower themselves and their children with this.

As a parting thought I would like to leave this Einstein quote:“Everybody is a genius.But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree,it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

1.Why do most parents want their children to participate in Olympiads?

A.To prove their children’s potential and excellence.

B.To prepare their children for a pure science career.

C.To strengthen their children’s competitive awareness.

D.To make their children benefit from stress and failures.

2.What is the author’s attitude to Vikash Anil’s words?

A.Doubtful. B.Positive. C.Disapproving. D.Uninterested.

3.Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?

A.Olympiads:Are Children Relying on Tuitions Too Much

B.Olympiads:Are Children Starting at a Too Young Age

C.Olympiads:Are Parents Being Driven by Commercials

D.Olympiads:Are Parents Becoming Over-Ambitious

高二英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析

Things only people who have worked overseas can understand

If you have ever worked or lived overseas, I’m pretty sure you can understand the following things!

We do not automatically become fluent (流利的) in another language. A lot of people believe that changing your geographic location can improve your language learning skills quickly.1. Language application takes time and has a number of factors that play into a person’s level of fluency.

We feel extremely lonely at times. Yes, living abroad can be wonderful.2. Sometimes, we think that no one back at home understands our true feelings and life challenges, but a lot of other people travel long term and work abroad. Maybe they are not facing the same problems as you, but they know exactly how you feel.

We don’t really like our birthdays. Usually, your special day ends with the last phone call you get from home and then you can look through all your greetings on social media.3.　 You may throw a small party with some of your new friends, but it’s going to be nothing compared with the good­old feasts you used to have with your loved ones back at home.

4. Too often we simply can’t tell you if we will be coming home for holidays this season. Sometimes, our working/living permits require us to stay in the country for at least a year. Adding up the flight costs and additional travel expenses, traveling home becomes quite a challenge for us.

We will change.5. You become more mature, independent and open­minded. Usually, you return home as a better person than the one you left as.

A.The truth is: it isn’t like that.

B.We may not plan to move back home.

C.We don’t know when we’ll come home next.

D.However, it can get extremely lonely on some days too.

E.Living abroad makes us value the little things a lot.

F.Living and working abroad shape your personality a lot.

G.After that, you just act as if it’s another ordinary day in your life yet.

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