According to a recent study, plants are able ...

According to a recent study, plants are able to make intelligent decisions. They are a lot 1. (smart) than we thought. Scientists have discovered that the pea plant can make decisions on how 2. (survive) best, even though it does not have a brain. Researchers grew several pea plants that had their roots 3. (separate) between two pots. Each pot contained different amount of nutrients. One pot always had the same amount, 4.the other pot varied between a lot and a little. The plants turned out to be 5. (amaze) consistent（一致的）at turning their roots to the pot with the most nutrients.

Researcher Alex Kacelnik says the experiment raises a question, not about plants, 6. about animals and humans. He wonders whether the pea plant is more efficient in using its limited resources about 7. (make) decisions than humans. He says, “We have a very wonderful brain, but maybe most of the time we’re not using 8..” Professor Kacelnik does not think that pea plants are intelligent in the human sense, but that they exhibit complex 9. (behave) to efficiently take advantage of natural opportunities. It will be interesting to see how our lives would be different if we 10. (adopt) similar strategies.

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It’s easy to make a fitness decision on New Year’s Eve. 1. According to a recent study, 60 percent of people give up on their decision by February. However, you can increase your chances of success with these stick-with-it strategies (策略).

●Start by asking yourself,“Why?”

A fitness decision is rarely about fitness. It’s important to ask yourself why this fitness decision is important to you on a deeper level. 2. Discover exactly what that something is and use it to push yourself to keep going when you feel like giving up.

●3.

You’re far more likely to stick to your goal if you make it as specific as possible. Determine exactly what you’re going to do and when you’re going to achieve it. Deadline are necessary, if you’re serious about making your fitness decision stick.

● Start small and build motivation.

4. Instead, break your fitness goal into a series of smaller challenges, and celebrate every victory along the way. Fitness resolution is hard. Focus on the progress you’re making, no matter how small it seems.

● Focus on fun.

When it comes to making a long-term change, fun is fundamental. It’s hard to consistently force yourself to do something you hate. 5. Listen to your favorite music at the gym. Do everything you can to make your physical activity enjoyable, because that’s the only way you’re going to want to keep doing it.

A.What’s motivating you to make a change?

B.So, if you hate running, try cycling instead.

C.New Year’s Eve is a great opportunity to have fun.

D.Be specific about what you want to accomplish and set a deadline.

E.Write down your fitness decision and share it with your family and friends.

F.If you try to change too much too quickly, you’re setting yourself up for failure.

G.The challenge lies in putting it into practice and sticking with it for the long-term.

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According to a recent study, women are _____ to suffer from stomach cancer as men.

A. twice more likely　 　 B. twice as likely

C. more likely twice　 　 D. as twice likely

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According to the recent regulation, it is required that any chemical plant that_______ along the river _______ to build a recycling center for the waste.

A. locate; has                            B. locates; have

C. is located; have                        D. is located; has

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According to the recent regulation, it is required that any chemical plant that_______ along the river _______ to build a recycling center for the waste.

A. locate; has                            B. locates; have 007

C. is located; have                        D. is located; has

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Career success could be predicted as early as kindergarten, according to a 20-year study recently published in the American Journal of Public Health．

Researchers from Pennsylvania State University and Duke University tracked more than 700 children from across the US between kindergarten and age 25 and found a significant correlation between their social skills as kindergartners and their success as adults two decades later．

In 1991, teachers assessed how the kindergartners interacted with each other socially using a range of criteria like whether they cooperate with their peers without prompting（激励）, if they're helpful to others, whether they're good at understanding feelings, and if they can solve problems on their own．

Researchers then kept track of whether the students went on to graduate high school on time, get a college degree, and find and keep a full-time job by 25．They also monitored the participants' involvement with crime, drug abuse, public assistance, and mental health issues．

The results showed that socially competent children were far more likely to earn a college degree and have a full-time job by 25 than those with limited social skills．Those with limited social skills also had a higher chance of getting arrested, binge（放纵）drinking, and applying for public housing．

“This study shows that helping children develop social and emotional skills is one of the most important things we can do to prepare them for a healthy future," said Kristin Schubert, program director at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, which funded the research, in a release．

“From an early age, these skills can determine whether a child goes to college or prison, and whether they end up employed or addicted．" The good news, according to Damon Jones, lead author of the study, is that intervention（干预） at a young age can help improve social and emotional skills．

“This research by itself doesn't prove that higher social competence can lead to better outcomes later on," he said．“But when combined with other research, it is clear that helping children develop these skills increases their chances of success in school, work, and life．"

1.What has the 20-year study found?

A．Most kindergartners can solve problems alone．

B．Helpful children understand other's feeling better．

C．Outgoing children cooperate with their peers easily．

D．Social skills play a key role in children's development．

2.Paragraph 3 and 4 are mainly about？

A．when the researchers began their study

B．how long it took to complete the study

C．how the researchers conducted the study

D．what factors were studied by the experts

3.What should parents do to help their children to succeed according to Kristin Schubert?

A．Teach them how to cooperate with others．

B．Teach them some basic living skills．

C．Tell them to keep off alcohol

D．Coach them in their lessons．

4.The text makes very good sense to ____________．

A．teenagers

B．educators

C．doctors

D．general readers

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Since 1970, North America has lost more than 2.9 billion birds, according to a study recently published in the journal Science. In less than half a century, the bird population has declined by some 29 percent, or more than 1 in 4 birds. For the first time, researchers have discovered that rare species aren't the only birds suffering population loss. In fact, common birds-including beloved backyard friends like sparrows and blackbirds-are taking the biggest hit.

The new study used nearly 50 years of data collected largely by bird watchers and citizen scientists. "A total of 419 native migratory species experienced a net loss of 2.5 billion individuals," the study says. More than 90 percent of the total loss can be found among just 12 bird families. Some of these widespread birds can thrive almost anywhere. The large-scale loss of these hardy birds reveals they're struggling to survive throughout the world/

Birds are considered indicator species because they're crucial to ecosystems, and their populations anticipate the environment's health. Birds are "amazingly efficient" at spreading seeds. Birds also keep insect populations in check. Even the smallest bird helps control the spread of plants or insects.

The new study, however, identifies the losses without knowing all the causes. Scientists do identify habitat loss as the biggest challenge. Climate change, disrupted migration patterns and pesticide use are also major factors. Industrial agriculture may present a bigger challenge. The species disappearing most rapidly—sparrows, blackbirds and larks—are associated with agriculture. In recent decades, agriculture has grown to produce more food, but cleared landscapes have become unlivable for birds.

“We need to change the way we grow food. Birds are signaling that we are doing it wrong, "as the study says. The study offers the example of the 1990s effort to switch to no-till farming, which reduced greenhouse gases and soil erosion（侵蚀）. “Farmers are innovators. And they've done it before. This is a great opportunity to have a huge impact on birds."

1.What's the study mainly about？

A.The climate issues. B.The disappearing birds.

C.The agricultural problems. D.The environmental protection.

2.How is the second paragraph mainly developed？

A.By listing figures. B.By giving examples

C.By analyzing reasons. D.By making comparisons.

3.What's the main reason behind the birds' habitat loss？

A.Climate change. B.Greenhouse gases.

C.Industrial agriculture. D.Disrupted migration patterns.

4.What does the study suggest as a solution？

A.Producing more food. B.Clearing more landscapes.

C.Reducing the use of pesticide. D.Adopting new means of farming.

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Career success could be predicted as early as kindergarten, according to a 20-year study recently published in the American Journal of Public Health.

Researchers from Pennsylvania State University and Duke University tracked more than 700 children from across the US between kindergarten and age 25 and found a significant correlation（相关性）between their social skills as kindergartners and their success as adults two decades later.

In 1991, teachers assessed how the kindergartners interacted(互动) with each other socially using a range of criteria like whether they cooperate with their peers without prompting（激励）, if they're helpful to others, whether they're good at understanding feelings, and if they can solve problems on their own.

Researchers then kept track of whether the students went on to graduate high school on time, get a college degree, and find and keep a full-time job by 25. They also monitored the participants' involvement with crime, drug abuse, public assistance, and mental health issues.

The results showed that socially competent（有能力的）children were far more likely to earn a college degree and have a full-time job by 25 than those with limited social skills. Those with limited social skills also had a higher chance of getting arrested, binge（放纵）drinking, and applying for public housing.

“This study shows that helping children develop social and emotional skills is one of the most important things we can do to prepare them for a healthy future," said Kristin Schubert, program director at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, which funded the research, in a release.

“From an early age, these skills can determine whether a child goes to college or prison, and whether they end up employed or addicted." The good news, according to Damon Jones, lead author of the study, is that intervention（干预）at a young age can help improve social and emotional skills. “This research by itself doesn't prove that higher social competence can lead to better outcomes later on," he said. “But when combined with other research, it is clear that helping children develop these skills increases their chances of success in school, work, and life."

1.What has the 20-year study found?

A. Most kindergartners can solve problems alone.

B. Helpful children understand other's feeling better.

C. Outgoing children cooperate with their peers easily.

D. Social skills play a key role in children's development.

2.Paragraph 3 and 4 are mainly about?

A. when the researchers began their study

B. how long it took to complete the study

C. how the researchers conducted the study

D. what factors were studied by the experts

3.What should parents do to help their children to succeed according to Kristin Schubert?

A. Teach them how to cooperate with others.

B．Teach them some basic living skills.

C．Tell them to keep off alcohol

D. Coach them in their lessons.

4.The text makes very good sense to ____________.

A. teenagers　　　　　　　　 B. educators

C. doctors　　　　　　　　　　 D. general readers

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There’s one easy thing you can do every day to live longer and happier, according to a recent study, and it has nothing to do with diet, exercise, or cutting out bad habits.

A review of nearly 150 studies with more than 300,000 participants found that having active social circles decreases your chances of dying by 50 percent, regardless of age, gender or medical history. “When we’re social, we live longer.” Dr. Kelli Harding noted, “Loneliness is more of a risk factor to health than other known risk factors, like high blood pressure and obesity.”

The findings are written up in Dr. Harding’s new book，The Rabbit Effect, which is about how kindness, rather than laughter, may be the best medicine. The book gets its title from a famous 1978 study of the relationship between cholesterol（胆固醇）and heart health in rabbits. Researchers accidentally discovered that those rabbits that received the most affection from their human handlers lived much longer than the others.

We live in a world where most of our social interactions happen through our phones. But to get the health benefits of a more active social circle, you don’t have to throw away your device and join a book club. More casual interactions with neighbors, shop owners, and others you meet every day can do the trick. Increasingly，those relationships can start online. That’s where Nextdoor comes in. The stated purpose of the company is “to cultivate a kinder world where everyone has a neighborhood they can depend on”.

When asked for advice on one thing you can do to live longer and happier, Dr. Harding said it perfectly, “Be kind. It’s actually pretty amazing how much each person can make the world a better，kinder，healthier place. It really takes very little and you never know the impact you have on somebody.”

1.What do we know about The Rabbit Effect?

A.Its title comes from a study. B.It's a report about heart health.

C.Laughter could cure diseases. D.Rabbits could help live longer.

2.What’s the purpose of Nextdoor?

A.To advocate online shopping to save time.

B.To offer the neighborhood sports facilities.

C.To settle the arguments among the families.

D.To create a harmonious community to rely on.

3.What does the underlined phrase “do the trick” in Paragraph 4 mean?

A.Improve health and wellness. B.Set up online relationships.

C.Build a happy and warm family. D.Keep away from bad habits.

4.What can be inferred from Dr. Harding’s words in the last paragraph?

A.We can look for a kind neighborhood.

B.We should be kind to animals in the wild.

C.Every small act of kindness can make a difference.

D.All kinds of social activities can make a better world.

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The old romantic saying is a cute one, but according to recent studies, opposites don't necessarily attract.

Research shows that people tend to seek out relationships with—and eventually marry — partners who have similar defining characteristics, such as age, political orientation, religion, education, and income.

“ Generally speaking, when we think about opposites attracting or not, we're thinking in terms of personality rather than these big key factors," says Vinita Mehta, a clinical psychologist and writer based in Washington, D. C.

One big factor as to why this may be is simply your stage of life: where you live, what lifestyle you have, and what kind of people you're exposed to.

“ If you’re on a college campus, by and large，you’re going to find people who are in your age group,'' Mehta says. "You're going to find people who at least eventually become part of the same general income strata. ”

Researchers from the University of Kansas made a courageous claim. A study released earlier this year analyzed real-world relationships and asked couples (romantic partners, friends, and acquaintances) about attitudes, behaviors, values, prejudices, and personality characteristics that were important to them. The pairs that had closer and more intimate relationships were not necessarily more similar than newly formed pairs, and people shared similarities on almost every personal issue that was measured.

The lead psychologists on this study believe this doesn't happen by chance ； it's so common and widespread that seeking out like-minded people may be our psychological default when we make new friends or romantic partners. We certainly get the most out of these relationships. They make us more comfortable and trusting of the other person, and that makes it easier to cooperate and achieve goals.

As far personalities go, connecting on major characteristics, like levels of neuroticism (神经质)and conscientiousness, generally lead to happier couples. But that doesn't mean you and your significant other need to agree on everything. Having different habits——fewer defining parts of your personality, like your favorite sport or foods---can introduce you to new activities and ways of thinking, which can make you a more well-rounded person.

1.What does the underlined word " strata" in Paragraph 5 probably mean?

A.Factors. B.Levels. C.Resources. D.Taxes.

2.The research conducted by the University of Kansas implies that _______.

A.the phenomenon takes place accidentally

B.the subjects have almost everything in common

C.the participants were asked questions about their partners

D.the similarity between partners may not change with closer relationship

3.In the last paragraph, the author stresses that a happier couple may _______.

A.have some differences

B.have everything in common

C.share the same personalities

D.result from the conflict in thinking

4.What is the main purpose of the passage?

A.To find out what stage of life we are in.

B.To prove we are attracted to what is familiar.

C.To show what kind of people we should make friends with.

D.To introduce the advantages like-minded people can bring to us.

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