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A warm blanket is the ideal sleep aid for a freezing winter night. The right blanket can warm your bones but the wrong one can affect your sleep. I asked experts for advice on picking the perfect blanket for a good night’s sleep. Here’s what they told me.

When it comes to sleep temperature, experts recommend following the principle: not too cold, not too hot, but just right. “People seem to sleep best at temperature between 62 and 70 degrees F,” says Dr. Alice Hoagland. When the surrounding temperature falls too low, it can rouse you from sleep. A good blanket helps drive the coldness away.

At the other extreme, overheating yourself can affect your sleep as well. “Core body temperature typically drops during the first four hour’s of sleep,” says Dr. Hoagland. This decline in body temperature helps you fall asleep and stay asleep.

“In medical care, weighted blankets are one of our most powerful tools for helping people who are anxious, upset, and possibly losing control,” says Dr. Karen Moore. These special blankets are filled with weighted pellets. Weighted blankets are also marketed for general use as an aid to sleep and relaxation. Like a firm hug, weighted blankets help us feel safe.” This is the reason why many people like to sleep under a blanket even in summer.

“If you want to try this type of blanket, the best weight depends on your body size and personal preference. However, 15 to 30 pounds is typical for adults,” Moor says. She adds that weighted blankets are not recommended for those recovering from surgery.

“People can also have serious preferences for a particular blanket,” says Dr. Hoagland. “Regularly using a favorite blanket for sleep can help to develop a conditioned response so that sleep is quicker.” In fact, many sleep centers ask patients to bring their own blanket and pillow from home, which helps them fall asleep more easily.

1.The author wrote the passage mainly to tell us _____.

A. the importance of blankets

B. how to choose the perfect blanket

C. different materials used to make blankets

D. the history and usage of blankets

2.The underlined word “rouse” in Paragraph 2 is the closest in meaning to “______”.

A. wake up     B. take up     C. make up     D. pick up

3.What do we know from the passage?

A. Body temperature rises when we fall asleep

B. The perfect sleep temperature should be above 70 degrees F.

C. Weighted blankets should be at least 30 pounds.

D. People are advised to use their own blankets.

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After a long winter, spring is the ideal time for sightseeing and exploring London’s green spaces.

1. Explore London’s parks and gardens

Spring time is one of the perfect times of year to explore London’s parks and gardens, when the city’s plants are blooming. Go and admire the rainbow of azaleas (杜鹃花) at Richmond Park or hire a deckchair in St James’s Park with a view of Buckingham Palace.

2. Enjoy the entertainment at spring festivals

There are a good many festivals and events held in London throughout spring. Make the most of the cultural exhibitions at the British Library Spring Festival, the Sundance Film Festival or the London Literature Festival; head for Shakespeare’s Globe, which hosts open-air Shakespeare performances from late April to early October.

3. Get active

Warmer weather means there’s no excuse for staying indoors, so go for a walking or cycling tour of London. Alternatively, walk the Thames Walkway, which follows the river all the way from central London to the countryside; make the most of London’s “Boris Bikes”, which are available for hire all around the city and are free of charge for the first half hour. If you’re really looking for a challenge, take part in the famous London Marathon, held annually in April.

4. Take to the waters

Whether cruising (航行)along the Thames River, hiring a rowing boat in Hyde Park or riding a canal boat around Little Venice, there are lots of fun ways to get on the water in London. Held every year since 1829, the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race allows teams from England’s most famous universities to complete against each other, and draws huge crowds of watching people.

1.What are you advised to do if you are interested in British culture?

A.Row a boat in Hyde Park. B.Attend the festivals in London.

C.Visit Richmond Park. D.Walk the Thames Walkway.

2.Which of the following can you do in London’s parks?

A.You can see Buckingham Palace from St James’s Park.

B.You can use London’s Boris Bikes for free for a whole day.

C.You can watch outdoor Shakespeare performances.

D.You can enjoy the rainbow at Richmond Park.

3.What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?

A.To introduce tourist attractions in London.

B.To show the beauty of the spring in London.

C.To suggest ways to enjoy spring in London.

D.To stress the importance of exploring London.

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After a long winter，spring is the ideal time for sightseeing and exploring London’s green spaces．

Explore London’s parks and gardens

Springtime is one of the perfect times of year to explore London’s parks and gardens，when the city’s Royal Parks will be blooming with flowers．Go and admire the rainbow of azaleas(杜鹃花) at Richmond Park or hire a deckchair in St James’s Park with a view of Buckingham Palace.

Enjoy the entertainment at a Spring Festival

There are a good many festivals and events held in London throughout spring．Make the most of the cultural exhibitions at the British Library Spring Festival, the Sundance Film Festival or the London Literature Festival；head to Shakespeare’s Globe，which hosts open-air Shakespeare performances from late April until early October．

Get active

Warmer weather means there’s no excuse for staying indoors，so go for a walking or cycling tour of London．Alternatively，walk the Thames Walkway，which follows the river all the way from central London into the countryside；make the most of London’s “Boris Bikes”，which are available for hire all around the city and are free of charge for the first half hour．If you’re really looking for a challenge，sign up for the famous London Marathon，held annually in April．

Take to the waters

Whether cruising(航行) along the Thames River，hiring a rowing boat in Hyde Park or riding a canal boat around Little Venice，there are lots of fun ways to get on the water in London．Held every year since 1829，the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race allows teams from England’s most famous universities to compete against each other，and draws huge crowds of watching people．

1.If you are interested in British culture，you are advised to ________．

A. visit Richmond Park　　 B. row a boat in Hyde Park

C. attend the London Festivals　　 D. walk the Thames Walkway

2.Which of the following is true according to the text?

A. You can see Buckingham Palace from St James’s Park．

B. London’s Boris Bikes are free to use for a whole day．

C. Outdoor Shakespeare performances are held only in spring．

D. The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race has a history of over 200 years．

3.According to the writer，which of the following activities challenges you most?

A. Watching Boat Race．　　 B. Joining in London Marathon．

C. Cruising along the Thames River．　　 D. Cycling around London．

4.The writer wrote the text in order to ________.

A. introduce tourist attractions in London

B. stress the importance of exploring London

C. suggest ways to enjoy spring in London

D. show the beauty of spring in London

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A warm drink of milk before bed has long been the best choice for those wanting a good night’s sleep. But now a study has found it really does help people nod off（打瞌睡）—if it is milked from a cow at night.

Researchers have discovered that “night milk” contains more melatonin(褪黑激素), which has been proven to help people feel sleepy and reduce anxiety（焦虑）.The study, by researchers from Seoul, South Korea, involved mice being fed with dried milk powder（奶粉） made from cows milked both during the day and at night. Those given night milk, which contained 10 times the amount of melatonin, were less active and less anxious than those fed with the milk collected during daytime, according to the study published in The Journal of Medicinal Food.

Night milk quickened the start of sleep and caused the mice to sleep longer.

While the effect of cow milk harvested at different time has not been tested on humans up to now, taking melatonin drugs has been suggested to those who have trouble falling asleep at night.

Previous （以前的）studies have also showed that milk can be excellent for helping sleep because of the calcium content, which helps people to relax.

1.According to the text, the mice fed with daytime milk_______.

A.started sleep more easily B.were more anxious

C.were less active D.woke up later

2.Which of the following is true of melatonin according to the text?

A.It’s been tested on mice for ten years.

B.It can make people more energetic.

C.It exists in milk in great amount.

D.It’s used in sleeping drugs.

3.What can be a suitable title for the text?

A.Night Milk and Sleep B.Fat Sugar and Health

C.An Experiment on Mice D.Milk Drinking and Health

4.How does the author support the theme of the text?

A.By giving examples.

B.By stating arguments.

C.By explaining statistical data.

D.By providing research results.

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A warm drink of milk before bed has long been the best choice for those wanting a good night’s sleep. But now a study has found it really does help people nod off—if it is milked from a cow at night.

Researchers have discovered that “night milk” contains more melatonin(褪黑激素), which has been proven to help people feel sleepy and reduce anxiety.

The study, by researchers from Seoul, South Korea, involved mice being fed with dried milk powder made from cows milked both during the day and at night.

Those given night milk, which contained 10 times the amount of melatonin, were less active and less anxious than those fed with the milk collected during daytime, according to the study published in The Journal of Medicinal Food.

Night milk quickened the start of sleep and caused the mice to sleep longer.

While the effect of cows milk harvested at different times has not been tested on humans up to now, taking melatonin drugs has been suggested to those who are struggling to fall asleep at night.

Previous studies have also indicated that milk can be excellent for helping sleep because of the calcium content, which helps people to relax.

Milk is also sugar-free and additive-free with nutritionists recommending skimmed milk as the best choice before bed as it is the least fattening. The more fat you take in before bedtime, the greater burden you will put on your body at night.

1.According to the text, the mice fed with daytime milk ________.

A. started sleep more easily                B. were less active

C. were more anxious                        D. woke up later

2.Which of the following is TRUE of melatonin according to the text?

A. It’s used in sleeping drugs.

B. It exists in milk in great amount.

C. It can make people more energetic.

D. It’s been tested on mice for ten years.

3.What can be a suitable title for the text?

A. Milk Drinking and Health

B. Fat, Sugar and Health

C. An Experiment on Mice

D. Night Milk and Sleep

4.How does the author support the theme of the text?

A. By giving examples.

B. By providing research results.

C. By explaining statistical data.

D. By stating arguments

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Spring is coming. Everything is waking from its winter sleep. The fields 1.(dress) in a fresh robe of green. The wild flowers begin to peep forth(隐隐露出). Birds sing among the trees, and begin to get their nests ready 2. summer. Men are now sowing seeds in the fields. The days are 3.(warm), for brighter sunshine has come again. Everything is full of life and joy.

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It is usually warm in Autumn here. But it _____ be freezing sometimes.

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Mother wrapped the baby, who was _____, in a blanket gently.

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Paris - A winter storm brought blanket of snow across Europe on Monday, forcing the closure of the icy Eiffel Tower in Paris and causing flight cancellations．

Up to four inches of snow was recorded in parts of France, the National Weather Service said．Most areas, including Paris, got around half that amount．French authorities issued traffic alerts in around 30 regions because of icy roads．The Eiffel Tower, one of the main tourist attractions in Paris, was closed because of slippery conditions．

" We can't put down salt because it's metallic," Eiffel Tower press officer Is a belle Snouts said．" We can't use sand either, because it risks getting into the elevator cogs（嵌齿）．" "The cold," she said, "is no problem, but snow can be dangerous．"

A dozen flights were canceled at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, officials said．The Paris airport authority said bad weather in other parts of Europe continued to the cancellations．Workers had been sent since midnight Sunday to clear runways at Charles de Gaulle and the smaller Only Airport．

In Germaine, heavy snowfall snarled road traffic and flight delays and cancellations at the country}y s intimation airports．Glissando of Interactional Airport said no flights were allowed in or out between 6 -9 am Monday because clearing crew were unable to keep up with the snow．

More than 30 flights were canceled because of the bad weather, import spokesman Christian Witt said．Up to four inches of snow was reported in Tussled and around six inches in Potsdam, but none had struggled to the roads amid （在……环境中 ） heavy post - holiday traffic．

Germany's National Weather Service is forecasting subzero temperatures for the coming days．Snow also fell across Britain．Children built snowmen in parts of England, including Cambridge．

1.The winter storm brought　　　　 of snow across Paris．

A．4 inches　　　　　 B．about 2 inches

C．half an inch 　 D．6 inches

2.According to the passage, people usually use 　　　　 to avoid slippery conditions．

A．salt and wood　　 B．sand and stone

C．salt and sand　　 D．wood and stone

3.From the passage we know　　　　 .

A． several flights from Frankfurt, international Airport were canceled

B． flights from Dtisseldorf International Airport probably could take off after 9 am Monday

C． it is getting warmer in the days to come in Germany

D． people can put down chemicals on the Eiffel Tower when it is slippery

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It was always very cold on that lake shore in the night, but we had plenty of blankets and were warm enough. We never moved a muscle all night, but waked at early dawn in the original positions, and got up at once, thoroughly refreshed. There is no end of medicine in such an experience. That morning we could have defeated ten such people as we were the day before—sick ones at any rate. But the world is slow, and people will go to “water cures” and “movement cures” and to foreign lands for health. Three months of camp life on Lake Tahoe would bring back Egyptian mummy to life, and give him a healthy appetite. I do not mean the oldest and driest mummies, of course, but fresher ones. The air up there in the clouds is very pure and fine. And why shouldn’t it be? —it is the same the angels breathe. I think that hardly any amount of tiredness can be gathered together that a man cannot sleep off in one night on the sand by its side. Not under a roof, but under the sky; it seldom or never rains there in the summertime. I know a man who went there to die. But he made a failure of it. He was a skeleton (骨瘦如柴的人) when he came, and could barely stand. He had no appetite, and did nothing but read tracts (小册子) and reflect on the future. Three months later he was sleeping out of doors regularly, eating all he could hold, three times a day, and hunting game over the mountains three thousand feet high for fun. And he was a skeleton no longer, but weighed part of a ton. This is no fancy sketch, but the truth. His disease was consumption. I confidently recommend his experience to other skeletons.

—Mark Twain

1.Which of the following is the topic of the passage?

A. How to live near Lake Tahoe

B. The imagination of Lake Tahoe

C. The area of Lake Tahoe has amazing powers to bring back people’s health

D. Lake Tahoe’s air and water quality are fantastic for Egyptian mummies

2.The writer’s tone of this passage is ________.

A. determined　　 B. persuasive

C. homesick　　 D. entertaining

3.What does the author mean by saying the air is “the same the angels breathe”?

A. The altitude is very high.　　 B. The wet air surrounded the lake.

C. The cold wind in the area.　　 D. The wideness of the land.

4.The author uses the “Egyptian mummy” to compare to ________.

A. people who lost their families　　 B. sick and exhausted people

C. a dead man　　 D. the writers bad dream

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