Weighed down by study? Pushed to the limit by the fast pace of life ? Frightened by the possible war ? Well, you’re not alone. Men and women in France are seeking relief using the world’s best medicine-----laughter.
In the past year, more than 15 laughter clubs have been set up across the country. People of all ages go to release their stress with an hour group laughs. “People telephoned me and said they have forgotten what it is to laugh. They want to find a place where they can escape all their problems for a while. So they come,” said 40—year—old Jocelyne Le Moan. She usually takes a class of around 60 people through a series of laughter techniques.
Her pupils range from teenagers to 70 years old, but most are middle---aged white collars seeking 60 minutes of relaxation at the end of a busy day. Le Moan takes them through the “Lion Laugh”and the “Laugh Contest”, where participants “speak”to each other in different ways. And instead of talking, they break into fits of laughter. At the end there are 15 minutes of “meditation”, when they lie on their backs and let the laughs burst out of their mouths.
“I love it. It’s an experience that has changed my life. Through it I rediscovered the child’s laugh inside me,”Said Romain Jouffroy, 24. “US President George W. Bush should give it a try. He has lost his laugh,”she joked . Like Jouffroy, many laughter club members find themselves changed into children again, and why not ? The average preschooler laughs up to 400 times a day.
The average adult only a day seven to 15.
The physical benefits of laughter are already well—recognized. Doctors say the act of laughing releases good chemicals into the blood—stream, while the quick breathing that accompanies it helps massage(按摩)the digestive organs and strengthens the heart.
“A full hour is like having your inside go jogging!One finishes out of breath, but feels revitalized(产生新活力. And on top of that , you’ve had a laugh,”said doctor Alexisd’ Estaing.And many participants in Paris also emphasize the psychological benefits. They believe that laughter is a way of making oneself feel more confident.
1.Which of the following is not included among the benefits of laughing?
A.It can make people rediscover their children’s laugh.
B.It can release good chemical into blood streams.
C.It can make you feel self—confident.
D.It can cure the illness of people.
2.The writer suggested that you should_____________.
A.take the world’s best medicine.
B.talk to each other about what troubles you.
C.learn series of laughter techniques.
D.have a good laugh after a busy day.
3.From the passage , we can conclude the following but___________.
A.Jocelyne Le Moan is a teacher of the club.
B.the members are mostly middle---aged white collars.
C.people always need some way to relax in life.
D.laugh freely and everything goes well.
4.Which of the following is not the reason why so many people join the laughter clubs ?
A.Those members feel too much pressure on them.
B.They want to find a place to relax themselves.
C.Laughters help massage the digestive organs.
D.The members don’t know how to laugh.
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题
Weighed down by study? Pushed to the limit by the fast pace of life ? Frightened by the possible war ? Well, you’re not alone. Men and women in France are seeking relief using the world’s best medicine-----laughter.
In the past year, more than 15 laughter clubs have been set up across the country. People of all ages go to release their stress with an hour group laughs. “People telephoned me and said they have forgotten what it is to laugh. They want to find a place where they can escape all their problems for a while. So they come,” said 40—year—old Jocelyne Le Moan. She usually takes a class of around 60 people through a series of laughter techniques.
Her pupils range from teenagers to 70 years old, but most are middle---aged white collars seeking 60 minutes of relaxation at the end of a busy day. Le Moan takes them through the “Lion Laugh”and the “Laugh Contest”, where participants “speak”to each other in different ways. And instead of talking, they break into fits of laughter. At the end there are 15 minutes of “meditation”, when they lie on their backs and let the laughs burst out of their mouths.
“I love it. It’s an experience that has changed my life. Through it I rediscovered the child’s laugh inside me,”Said Romain Jouffroy, 24. “US President George W. Bush should give it a try. He has lost his laugh,”she joked . Like Jouffroy, many laughter club members find themselves changed into children again, and why not ? The average preschooler laughs up to 400 times a day.
The average adult only a day seven to 15.
The physical benefits of laughter are already well—recognized. Doctors say the act of laughing releases good chemicals into the blood—stream, while the quick breathing that accompanies it helps massage(按摩)the digestive organs and strengthens the heart.
“A full hour is like having your inside go jogging!One finishes out of breath, but feels revitalized(产生新活力. And on top of that , you’ve had a laugh,”said doctor Alexisd’ Estaing.And many participants in Paris also emphasize the psychological benefits. They believe that laughter is a way of making oneself feel more confident.
1.Which of the following is not included among the benefits of laughing?
A.It can make people rediscover their children’s laugh.
B.It can release good chemical into blood streams.
C.It can make you feel self—confident.
D.It can cure the illness of people.
2.The writer suggested that you should_____________.
A.take the world’s best medicine.
B.talk to each other about what troubles you.
C.learn series of laughter techniques.
D.have a good laugh after a busy day.
3.From the passage , we can conclude the following but___________.
A.Jocelyne Le Moan is a teacher of the club.
B.the members are mostly middle---aged white collars.
C.people always need some way to relax in life.
D.laugh freely and everything goes well.
4.Which of the following is not the reason why so many people join the laughter clubs ?
A.Those members feel too much pressure on them.
B.They want to find a place to relax themselves.
C.Laughters help massage the digestive organs.
D.The members don’t know how to laugh.
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
Weighed down by study? Pushed to the limit by the fast pace of life? Frightened by the possible war? Well, you’re not alone. 1.
In the past years, more than 15 laughter clubs have been set up across the country. People of all ages go to release their stress with an hour group laughs. “People telephoned me and said they have forgotten what it is to laugh. 2. So they come,” said 40-year-old Jocelyne Le Moan. She usually takes a class of around 60 people through a series of laughter techniques.
Her pupils range from teenagers to 70 years old, but most are middle-aged white collars seeking 60 minutes of relaxation at the end of a busy day. Le Moan takes them through the “Lion Laugh” and the “Laugh Contest”, where participants “speak” to each other in different ways. 3.. At the end there are 15 minutes of “meditation”, when they lie on their backs and let the laughs burst out of their mouths.
“I love it. It’s an experience that has changed my life. Through it I rediscovered the child’s laugh inside-me,” said Romain Jouffroy, 24. “US President Obama should give it a try. He has lost his laugh,” she joked. 4.
The physical benefits of laughter are already well recognized. Doctors say the act of laughing releases chemicals into the blood stream, while the quick breathing that accompanies it helps massage(按摩)the digestive organs and strengthens the heart.
5.. People believe that laughter is a way of making oneself feel more confident Humor lightens your burdens, inspires hopes, connects you to others, and keeps you steadfast, focused and alert. Nothing can work faster or more efficiently to bring your mind and body back into balance than a good laugh.
A. Laugh is only a short joy but we need it.
B. And instead of talking, they break into fits of laughter.
C. It is a big surprise to have a chat in a relaxed, pleasant atmosphere.
D. Many club members also find themselves changed into children again.
E. They want to find a place where they can escape all their problems for a while.
F. Laughter is a powerful treatment to psychological problems such as stress, pain and conflict.
G. Quite a few people in France are seeking relief using the world’s best medicine-laughter.
高二英语七选五中等难度题查看答案及解析
As the pace(步速) of life continues to increase , we are fast losing the art of relaxation. Once you are in the habit of rushing through lift, being on the go from morning till night, it is hard to slow down. But relaxation is completely necessary for a healthy mind and body.
Stress is an natural part of everyday lift and there is no way to avoid it. In fact , it is not the bad thing it is often supposed to be. A certain amount of stress is vital to provide motivation and give purpose to life. It is only when the stress gets out of control that it can lead to poor performance and ill health.
The amount of stress a person can withstand(忍受) depends very much on the individual. Some people are not afraid of stress, and such characters are obviously prime material for managerial responsibilities. Others lose heart at the first signs of unusual difficulties. When exposed to stress, in whatever form, we react both chemically and physically. In fact we make choice between "fight" or "flight" and in more primitive days the choice made the difference between life or death. The crises(危机)we meet today are unlikely to be so extreme, but however little the stress, it involves the same response. It is when such a reaction lasts long, through continued exposure to stress, that health becomes endangered. Such serious conditions as high blood pressure and heart disease have established(确定的)links with stress. Since we cannot remove stress from our lives (it would be unwise to do so even if we could), we need to find ways to deal with it.
1.According to the writer, the most important character for a good manager is his ________.
A.not fearing stress |
B.knowing the art of relaxation |
C.high sense of responsibility |
D.having control over performance |
2.Which of the following statements is true, according to the passage?
A.We can find some ways to avoid stress |
B.Stress is always harmful to people’s health. |
C.It is easy to change the habit of keeping oneself busy with work. |
D.Different people can withstand different amounts of stress |
3. In the last sentence of the passage, “do so” refers to ________ .
A.“expose ourselves to stress” |
B.“find ways to deal with stress” |
C.“remove stress from our lives” |
D.“establish links between diseases and stress” |
4. According to the author, the right attitude toward stress is ________ .
A.to avoid it |
B.to try to deal with it |
C.to regard it as a vital motivation |
D.to find some relaxation |
高二英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析
As the pace(步速) of life continues to increase , we are fast losing the art of relaxation. Once you are in the habit of rushing through lift, being on the go from morning till night, it is hard to slow down. But relaxation is completely necessary for a healthy mind and body.
Stress is an natural part of everyday lift and there is no way to avoid it. In fact , it is not the bad thing it is often supposed to be. A certain amount of stress is vital to provide motivation and give purpose to life. It is only when the stress gets out of control that it can lead to poor performance and ill health.
The amount of stress a person can withstand(忍受) depends very much on the individual. Some people are not afraid of stress, and such characters are obviously prime material for managerial responsibilities. Others lose heart at the first signs of unusual difficulties. When exposed to stress, in whatever form, we react both chemically and physically. In fact we make choice between "fight" or "flight" and in more primitive days the choice made the difference between life or death. The crises(危机)we meet today are unlikely to be so extreme, but however little the stress, it involves the same response. It is when such a reaction lasts long, through continued exposure to stress, that health becomes endangered. Such serious conditions as high blood pressure and heart disease have established(确定的)links with stress. Since we cannot remove stress from our lives (it would be unwise to do so even if we could), we need to find ways to deal with it.
1.Which of the following statements is true, according to the passage?
A. We can find some ways to avoid stress
B. Stress is always harmful to people’s health.
C. It is easy to change the habit of keeping oneself busy with work.
D. Different people can withstand different amounts of stress
2.In the last sentence of the passage, “do so” refers to .
A. “expose ourselves to stress”
B. “find ways to deal with stress”
C. “remove stress from our lives”
D. “establish links between diseases and stress”
3.According to the author, the right attitude toward stress is .
A. to avoid it
B. to try to deal with it
C. to regard it as a vital motivation
D. to find some relaxation
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
As the pace of life continues to increase, we are fast losing the art of relaxation. Once you are in the habit of rushing through life, being on the go from morning till night, it is hard to slow down. But relaxation is essential for a healthy mind and body.
Stress is a natural part of everyday life and there is no way to avoid it. In fact, it is not the bad thing it is often supposed to be. A certain amount of stress is vital to provide motivation and give purpose to life. It is only when the stress gets out of control that it can lead to poor performance and ill health.
The amount of stress a person can withstand depends very much on the individual. Some people are not afraid of stress, and such characters are obviously prime material for managerial responsibilities, others lose heart at the first sign of unusual difficulties. When exposed to stress, in whatever form, we react both chemically and physically. In fact we make choice between "flight or fight" and in more primitive days the choices made the difference between life or death. The crises we meet today are unlikely to be so extreme, but however little the stress, it involves the same response. It is when such a reaction lasts long, through continued exposure to stress, that health becomes endangered. Since we can't remove stress from our lives (it would be unwise to do so even if we could), we need to find ways to deal with it.
1. People are finding less and less time for relaxing themselves because_____.
A. they do not know how to enjoy themselves
B. they do not believe that relaxation is important for health
C. they are travelling fast all the time
D. they are becoming busier with their work
2.According to the writer ,the most important character for a good manager is his _______.
A. not fearing stress
B. knowing the art of relaxation
C. high sense of responsibility
D. having control over performance
3.Which of the following statements is true?
A. Stress is always harmful to people
B. We can find some ways to avoid stress
C. It is easy to change the habit of keeping oneself busy with work.
D. Different people can withstand different amounts of stress
4.In the last sentence of the passage, "do so " refers to ______.
A." expose ourselves to stress"
B. "find ways to deal with stress"
C." remove stress from our lives"
D. "established links between diseases and stress"
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
With the fast pace of modern society, more and more people choose to eat processed foods without exactly knowing the harm. According to the following information, let’s know more about the processed foods.
What’s so bad about processed foods?
Processed foods like chips, soda and frozen pizzas are full of salt, sugar and fat. 1. Obesity is a condition involving too much body fat. It increases the risk of many health problems.
2.
The researchers says processed foods are made mostly of industrialized materials and additives.
Sodas, packaged cookies, instant noodles and chicken nuggets are some examples of highly processed foods. But products that can seem healthy, such as morning cereals, energy bars and some kinds of yogurt belongs to this kind, too.
What’s wrong with processed foods?
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health conducted a four-week study involving 20 people. 3. The researchers permitted the 20 participants to eat as much or as little as they wanted. They were taken to a medical center so their health and behavior could be observed.
In another study, researchers in France found people who ate more processed foods were more likely to have heart disease. A similar study in Spain linked eating more processed foods to a higher risk of death in general.
Why will you eat processed foods?
4. Especially, people have limited time and money. Choosing processed food can save time and it is delicious with some additive things in it.
The scientists also found that people ate processed foods more quickly. Kevin Hall is one of the researchers who led the study. He told the AP that processed foods are usually “softer and easier to chew and swallow”.
5.
A.What do processed foods mean?
B.Avoid processed foods can be hard.
C.It’s no good for you to choose processed foods.
D.What’s the disadvantage of the processed foods?
E.The above reasons can account for the harm of processed food clearly.
F.Scientists have already linked packaged foods to rising obesity rates around the world.
G.They found people ate about 500 more calories a day when fed mostly processed foods.
高二英语七选五中等难度题查看答案及解析
In this fast-paced life, it’s hard to find the time to cook. But cooking for other people can be fun and beneficial because it comes with some positive psychological benefits.
1.
Performing an act for another human being, like cooking for them, is a form of selflessness. And it can make people feel happy and connected to others.
Cooking is a form of nurturing (养育).
When it comes to cooking, you are feeding someone, which is necessary for survival. Cooking for others is nurturing. 2..
Cooking can create bonds.
If you’re cooking for someone, even if they’re not present during the act, it can absolutely bring a sense of closeness in that you re expressing your love and care for someone. 3.. And cooking for others helps us build and strengthen those connections.
4..
Not only does cooking for yourself help you eat more healthfully, but it also sends yourself a message that you are important. Cooking can also help raise your confidence.
Cooking is a practice of mindfulness.
Cooking can encourage us to really focus. 5.: walk away for a minute and you can burn the onions; check in with your phone and your water can overflow.
Cooking brings us together, and it continues to create communities - and with community comes feelings of connection and happiness. Now all you have to do is find the time to add cooking into your busy life.
A.Cooking is a form of self-care
B.It is helping to keep them alive
C.Cooking for others is a selfless act
D.Cooking can strengthen your knowledge
E.It can provide a means for social acceptance
F.If you lose your focus, things can easily go wrong
G.Making connections is one of human’s basic needs
高二英语七选五中等难度题查看答案及解析
Only after a baby seal is pushed into the sea by its mother _____ to swim.
A. how will it learn B. will it learn how C. it will learn how D. and it learns how
高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
Their use was ______ by laws, the first of which dates back to the fourteenth century.
A.limited B.limiting
C.to limit D.being limiting
高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
Their use was limited by laws, the first of which ______ the 14thcentury.
A.dates back to B.dated from
C.dates back D.dating back to
高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析