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We’re reading a book or opening an envelope when, all of a sudden, there’s a sharp pain on our finger. You see a little bit of blood and realize you’ve just gotten a paper cut.

Dr Hayley Goldbach, a resident dermatologist at UCLA Health, spoke about why paper cuts are so jagged, how the element of surprise leaves us in more pain and how to make sure they heal quickly.

Dr Goldbach explained that one reason paper cuts hurt so much is where they occur: primarily on the finger. We have nerve endings all over the body, "she said. "In places where there is refined movement and sensation--like the lips or tips of the fingers-they have a high density of nerve endings. ” These nerve endings are known as nociceptors and they send signals to the brain about things that could cause a break in the skin, such as extreme hot or cold temperatures and chemicals.

Another reason why paper cuts hurt so much is that you re using your hands throughout the day meaning that the wound is constantly getting opened. "You often get paper cuts on the pad or the tip of the finger, different from where you d get a knife cut, "said Dr Goldbach. " It's hard not to use your hands, so there’s constant pressure on the wound without u chanee for it to heal. "

“The paper itself is another reason why these superficial cuts leave us in so much pain. Paper might look and seem smooth but, if you study it under a microscope, the edge is actually jagged. "Paper is quite sharp jagged-it's a bit of serrated edge, "said Dr Goldbach. "It cuts you pretty quickly before you have the chance to realize it. ”

Additionally, paper cuts are quite shallow, which makes them even more annoying to deal with.

Dr Goldbach added that there are mental and emotional elements that cause paper cuts to hurt more than other cuts. "There’s the psychological element of surprise, and it happens so quickly that you don’t have time to withdraw your hand "she said " With some other injuries, you feel pressure so you have time to react. ”

She also added that because we don’t expect to hurt ourselves while working with paper, the surprise of cuts leaves us in further pain. "We tend to be careful with a knife-you’re being careful on purpose: because you know there: s a danger, "said Dr Goldbach. While we are careful with knives, we are not so careful with paper.

1.The underlined word "jagged" is closest in meaning to ______.

A. sharp B. not dull

C. not rough D. not smooth

2.How many reasons why paper cuts hurt so much are mentioned in the passage?

A. Three. B. Four.

C. Five. D. Six.

3.What will the following passage be about?

A. How to deal with paper cuts.

B. How to prevent paper cuts.

C. how to make sure paper cuts heal quickly.

D. The different pains caused by knife cuts and paper cuts.

高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Her mother_________ having read the letter when Mary found the envelope open.

A. thought　　 B. considered　　 C. admitted　　 D. advised

高一英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析

A quarter of US adults say they read no books at all in the past year, according to an Associated Press-Ipsos survey. The typical person said that he / she read four books in the last year and, excluding those who had not read any books at all, the usual number of books read was seven.

Of those who did read, women and pensioners (领养老金者) were the most eager readers, and religious works and popular fiction were the top choices. The number of books read was nine books for women and five for men. The number also showed that those with college degrees read the most, and people aged 50 and over read more than those who are younger.

People from the West and Midwest are more likely to have read at least one book in the past year. Southerners who do read tend to read more books — mostly religious books and romance novels — than people from other regions.

Those who said they never attend religious services read nearly twice as many books as those who attend frequently, but the Bible and religious works were read by two thirds of the people in the survey, more than all the other categories. Popular fiction, histories, biographies and mysteries took up about half, while one in five read romance novels. Politics, poetry and classical literature were named by fewer than 5% of readers. More women than men read every major category of books except for history and biography books. Men tend to prefer non-fiction.

Book sales in the US have been flat in recent years and are expected to stay that way, which, experts think, results from competition from the Internet and other media, and the unsteady economy.

1.The passage mainly tells us ______.

A. the number of Americans who read books last year dropped

B. the book sales in the US have been dropping in recent years

C. the reasons why one in four Americans read no books last year

D. about region differences in the number and kind of books read last year

2.Which kind of Americans read the most last year according to the survey?

A. Older men with college degrees from the South.

B. Older women with college degrees from the South.

C. Younger educated men from the Midwest.

D. Younger educated women from the West.

3.What kind of books was read most according to the passage?

A. Religious works.                        B. Popular fiction.

C. Poetry.                                        D. History.

4.Which of the following reasons why people read fewer books is true?

①. Competition from the Internet.

②. Competition from other media.

③. The unsteady economy.

④. People attend religious services

⑤. No time for reading.

A. ①②③                   B. ②③⑤ 　          C. ①③⑤             D. ②③④

高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

A week ago, I had the great pleasure of reading an e-book, When Money Talks, Listen! by Rich Ezzo. It took only about an hour to read.

When I first received a copy, I thought it was a Get Rich Quick type of publication. Nothing is wrong with Get Rich Quick, but my mind just doesn’t run after dreams of wealth. I think that if God ever wants me to be rich, he knows where to find my purse.

When I began reading When Money Talks, Listen!, I was overjoyed to find that Rich Ezzo isn’t money hungry either. He, too, is hungry for more important than money.

Since I love this e-book so much, why wait a week to write the review? Simple. I wanted to see if the effect it had on me was a keeper. After reading the last word of the e-book, I totally agreed with the subtitle (副标题) which promised to forever change the way we thought about money. I had so many thoughts running around my mind that I had to install (安装) a stoplight to stop some while others made their way into the picture, then I yielded (让路) them as a few ones arrived in town. I had a mental traffic jam, which only goes to show how slow the traffic usually is.

It has been a week and the effect is the same. I truly do look at money differently and have even done a few things differently this week. This is an e-book you ‘ll want to read, I promise. I often recommend books to my daughter, and this is one that I didn’t just ”suggest”----I left it open at the bottom of the compute and told each one ,”Read it, you’ll love it “.

I would never point someone in a direction I wouldn’t go myself. I strongly advise you to visit the author’s website, Myster Money, and to download the e-book. You won’t regret it.

1.The author wrote this passage to _________.

A. strongly recommend an e-book

B. show the author’s attitude to money

C. introduce the general idea of an e-book

D. point out Rich Ezzo isn’t money hungry

2.According to the passage, a Get Rich Quick type of publication _________.

A. is more popular than e-books

B. deals with how to make money

C. is what the author really cares for

D. is also an e-book written by Rich Ezzo

3.Why didn’t the author write the review as soon as he finished reading the book?

A. Because he was not sure whether he did well.　　　　　

B. Because he was too excited to write anything.

C. Because he had to wait for Rich Ezzo’s permission.

D. Because he wondered if it would have a long influence on him.

高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Reading is a task that we all do either for enjoyment or education, but sometimes the book we have to read may lack the attraction. Here are some tips on avoiding getting bored while reading.

Try to step into the world of literature(文学) you are reading. __56___ If the wind is blowing, imagine how the leaves move with each movement of air.

Make your reading area unlike your sleeping area. If you sleep with the radio on, then shut it off. __57__ Make the area you read in an area that feels almost uncomfortable to sleep in. This will keep you from becoming sleepy.

__58__ If you are reading for a book report , then take breaks from time to time to put what you are reading into some kind of context（语境） that you can put into the report.

Take a break once in a while. __59___ You’d better offer yourself short breaks while reading in case you are too tired, which may make you give up.

Find a friend. ___60__ Try to read the same book. Even if you read different books, you can tell him or her how good the book is. Also, a friend can encourage you to read.

E. Don’t just read the words on the page; picture them in your mind.

F. Determine what you are supposed to get from the reading material.

G. If you don’t like lights on when you are asleep, then turn on the lights.

高一英语信息匹配中等难度题查看答案及解析

Are you having trouble concentrating when you’re reading a book or listening to a lecture? This list of activities might help to improve your study habits.

Make a List. We often have trouble paying attention to one thing because our brain wants to think about something else. 1. You don’t worry about whatever else you should be doing.

Sleep More. Studies show that people who sleep fewer than eight hours a night for a period of time have slower response systems and more difficulty recalling information. 2.

Eat Healthier Foods. Many people enjoy foods high in fats and sugars. 3. They might give you a temporary burst of energy. However, that energy is soon followed by a crash.

Reduce Screen Time. This may be the most unpopular suggestion among young people. Screen time - or time spent looking at cell phones, televisions, computer screen, has a clear effect on the attention span. 4. Concentration improves for students who participate in team sports. It could be that being active is helpful in this way. Participating in a sport trains your brain to concentrate on specific tasks, and shut out other thoughts.

A. Be active.

B. Practice more.

C. These foods can provide enough energy for focusing.

D. But these foods can’t be helpful enough when it comes to focusing.

E. That is bad news for teens who stay up studying the night before a test.

F. Researchers advise parents to limit it when their children need to be focused.

G. By writing down all the things you need to do, you’ll gain a sense of control.

高一英语七选五困难题查看答案及解析

Are you having trouble concentrating when you’re reading a book or listening to a lecture? This list of activities might help to improve your study habits.

Make a List. We often have trouble paying attention to one thing because our brain wants to think about something else. 1. You don’t worry about whatever else you should be doing.

Sleep More. Studies show that people who sleep fewer than eight hours a night for a period of time have slower response systems and more difficulty recalling information. 2.

Eat Healthier Foods. Many people enjoy foods high in fats and sugars. 3. They might give you a temporary burst of energy. However, that energy is soon followed by a crash.

Reduce Screen Time. This may be the most unpopular suggestion among young people. Screen time --- or time spent looking at cell phones, televisions, computer screens, has a clear effect on the attention span. 4.

5. Concentration improves for students who participate in team sports. It could be that being active is helpful in this way. Participating in a sport trains your brain to concentrate on specific tasks, and shut out other thoughts.

A. Be active.

B. Practice more.

C. These foods can provide enough energy for focusing.

D. But these foods can’t be helpful enough when it comes to focusing.

E. That is bad news for teens who stay up studying the night before a test.

F. Researchers advise parents to limit it when their children need to be focused.

G. By writing down all the things you need to do, you’ll gain a sense of control.

高一英语七选五困难题查看答案及解析

When all the pupils and ________,Miss Brown gave out the new reading books to them.

A set off      Bsettled down  C gone ahead    D brought up

高一英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析

请认真阅读下列短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。

注意：每个空格只填一个单词。

When was the last time you read a book or a magazine article? Do your everyday reading habits centre around updates on the Internet? In case you are one of countless individuals who don't make a habit of reading you may be passing up a great chance: Reading has a number of advantages and only a couple of advantages of reading are recorded below.

Everything you read fills your head with new bits of information and you never know when it might be useful to you. The more knowledge you have, the better-equipped you are to overcome any challenge you'll ever face. Besides, here's a bit of food for thought：Should you ever find yourself in a terrible situation, remember that although you might lose everything else — your job, your possessions, your money, even your health — knowledge can never be taken from you.

At the same time, the more you read, the more words you gain, and they'll surely make their way into your everyday vocabulary. Being able to express your ideas clearly in words is of great help and knowing that you can speak to higher-ranking people with self-confidence can be a great encouragement to your self-esteem（自尊）. Reading books is also important for learning new languages, as non-native speakers gain exposure to words used in context, which will improve their own speaking and writing fluency.

When you read a book, you have to remember a lot of characters, their backgrounds, ambitions, history as well as the various plots(各种各样的情节) through every story. That's a fair bit to remember, but brains are wonderful things and can remember these things with ease. Amazingly enough, whenever you remember something new, new synapses(神经元的突触) are formed and existing ones are strengthened. How cool that is!

No matter how much stress you have at work, in your personal relationships, or countless other issues faced in daily life, it all just slips away when you lose yourself in a great story. A well-written novel can transport you to other fields while an interesting article will distract(使分心） you and keep you in the present moment, letting stress away and allowing you to relax.

高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Such books are not worthy _______ at all.

A.reading B.being read C.of being read D.to read

高一英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析