Whether it's hanging the stockings or baking ...

Whether it's hanging the stockings or baking cookies, all of our favorite Christmas traditions have an interesting history. But no matter where or how you celebrate the holiday season, you might notice a rather unusual custom: finding oranges in your stocking on Christmas morning. As it turns out, there are several arguments as to why people began to put oranges in Christmas stockings.

According to the original story of St. Nicholas (now called Santa Claus), the saint gave three bags of gold to a poor man. The money helped the man pay for his daughters' weddings, and St. Nick has had a reputation for being generous ever since. Meanwhile, the oranges are thought to represent the gold he left the girls.

Some believe, on the other hand, that the practice began during the Great Depression. Because many families couldn't afford to buy Christmas gifts or candy, luxury (奢侈) foods, like oranges and walnuts were placed under the tree, instead.

Another explanation is that the oranges are a reminder to share what you have with others, as December is the season of giving. And finally, some think the oranges were once a "special treat" in the winter — especially for children living in the north. Therefore, there appeared oranges in the stockings.

1.What does the underlined word "reputation'' in paragraph 2 mean?

A.Great system. B.Future generation.

C.Big celebration. D.Good name.

2.Why are the oranges a reminder to share what you have with others?

A.Because December is the season of giving.

B.Because many families couldn't afford to buy Christmas gifts or candy.

C.Because the oranges are thought to represent the gold he left the girls.

D.Because the oranges were once a "special treat" in the winter.

3.How many arguments are there according to the passage?

A.2. B.3

C.4. D.5.

4.What can we learn from the passage?

A.People can only put oranges in Christmas Stockings.

B.Many families were rich during the Great Depression.

C.St. Nicholas helped the man pay for his daughters' weddings.

D.The oranges were not a ''special treat" in the winter for children living in the south.

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We have all heard of superfoods whether it is from articles or in the news. But what are they? 1. Superfoods are things you eat that do more than satisfy your hunger because they help your body work better. Think of your body as a car. The better the gas you put in your car, the better it will run. 2.

As the saying goes, "You are what you eat." This is very true because if you are eating foods that are full of fat, your body will most likely show it. On the other hand, if you are eating energy-filled foods, your body will show that as well.

3. They are filled with fiber (纤维), proteins, and important nutrients that are easily used by the body. To become a superfood officially, a food has to meet three requirements. First, it must be available (可获得的) to everyone. Second, it must contain nutrients that help you live longer. 4.

Eating superfoods can change your life in many ways. Not surprisingly, people who start eating them lose weight quickly. One reason for this is that many superfoods are naturally low in calories (卡路里). 5. With most diets, people concentrate on what shouldn't be eaten. With superfoods, they focus on all the great things they can eat. There are other benefits to adding them to your diet as well. Eating superfoods over time helps keep you looking young, fights heart disease and cures some cancers.

A.Some of the top superfoods are berries, nuts, and whole grains.

B.Our bodies are just the same.

C.Another reason is that sticking to eating them is very easy.

D.This is a good question with a simple answer.

E.Getting a wide variety of foods, superfood included, is the better solution.

F.Lastly, its health benefits must be proven by scientific studies.

G.If you want to start adding superfoods to your diet, do it at your own pace.

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Whether you are on top of the world or feel you are holding it up, we all need help sometimes. Here are four ways to get to a better place.

Pay attention inside.

1. It is the small voice, the feeling in your heart. If you are really listening, you will hear what is right and what is wrong to do. You’ll know better how to take steps to change.

2.

Setting aside peaceful time allows you to get your mind clear. Then you can go on to build great things. So pick a place, make it regular, and bring peace to your mind.

Speak with someone you don’t know.

Sometimes you need to take a practical step beyond yourself. A number of nonprofits (非营利组织) provide a listening ear. Sidewalk Talk is a great one. 3. You can stop by and talk, opening your heart and sharing your worries.

Get out in nature.

4. Try being a tourist in your hometown. I am sure there is something peaceful to see.

Relaxing outings help you rise far above your latest worry or self­doubt. Nature can lift you higher.

Sometimes we can give to others. 5. I hope these tips will help you out of the depths and reach higher heights.

A.List your thankfulness.

B.Fill your mind with peace.

C.Sometimes we need a helping hand.

D.Being a listening ear makes us feel valued.

E.Caring people set up a space on the sidewalk.

F.If you’re looking for somewhere to start, it is within you.

G.There’re few things as comforting as being a part of our nature.

高一英语七选五中等难度题查看答案及解析

---The cookies are so delicious and crisp.

---Well, at least it is ________ the one I baked last week.

A．as bad as                              B．no better than

C．no worse than                          D．not better than

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We all face quantities of stresses in day-to-day living, whether at work, in the home, or anywhere in between. 1. Here's how stress can help us on an everyday basis.

◆ Sharpen your memory.

Did you ever notice that sometimes when you are stressed, your memory seems to improve? Remember that test you passed where the answers seemed to come out of nowhere? 2. It's because of stress hormones（荷尔蒙）that increase your alertness(机敏) when it's most needed.

◆ 3.

Successful employees turn stress into motivation. Have you ever noticed that you get the least amount of work done when you have the fewest deadlines? Too little stress can affect how much you actually get done. When you take risks and choose to get over the difficulty, it improves your mental toughness and self-confidence.

◆ Helping you resist the attack of illness.

4. Believe it or not, the right kind of stress can help your body's defenses against illness. When you get sick, stress causes you to make hormones that battle threats to your health. That burst of stress is helpful to your immune system when your body faces a threat.

◆ Making your life more interesting.

Think about some stressful situations that we consciously put ourselves into make life more interesting and enjoyable, like asking someone out on a first date, conquering a known fear, or learning something new. These may not immediately come to mind when you think of stress because of the positive outcomes. 5.

A. Helping you get an advantage at work.

B. Helping you get through difficult times.

C. This will happen whenever you are stressed.

D. That's one way your brain responds to stress.

E. You need a healthy immune system to help fight off diseases.

F. But they're the types that can help you achieve fulfillment and happiness.

G.But handled properly,stress can have many benefits for the body and mind.

高一英语七选五中等难度题查看答案及解析

What is the woman doing now?

A. Baking cookies.　　 B. Making a list.　　 C. Shopping for groceries.

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All right! Enough cookies,cola, and chips! It seems that junk food is all that the children want to eat these days.Television controls their tastes.The kids see well-known personalities eating potato chips, candy and other processed food, and they want to be like their heroes.How do they do it?They eat the same food. I wish there were more characters like old Popeye（大力水手）, the sailor, who ate spinach（菠菜） and not French fries.

Now I don't expect my children to eat healthy food because I like brown rice, beans, and fresh vegetables. I'm glad to cook traditional meals of meat and potatoes for them. I really can't be too upset with the kids because most adults aren't careful about what they eat. The other night, my wife and I went to a party where there was plenty to drink but very little for us to eat. They served hot dogs and hamburgers. I can't eat hot dogs, with all those preservatives（防腐剂）, and hamburgers are filled with chemicals so that they look better. Besides the meat, they had sugar-filled cookies and cake, and of course, chips. I don't want the world to change because of me, but I think people should realize that there are alternatives(选择) to eating meat. They always tell me that I probably don't get my essential(必要的) proteins. I feel better than ever and I'm sure that it's because I'm a vegetarian(素食主义者). I would really like to see more television advertisements which show the benefits of good, healthy, natural food.

1.According to the passage, it seems that ______.

A．canned food is the only one that the kids enjoy most.

B．the children like to have fried chicken only.

C．the kids prefer to have cold drinks, not junk food

D．the children like nothing better than junk food: cookies and chips

2.which of the following is NOT true?

A．Television influences children’s food choice

B．The author is not single and he eats meats

C．Though the author is a vegetarian, he feels very healthy

D．It is certain that beans and spinach are not junk food

3.The writer is a vegetarian, so people doubt very much _____.

A．why he goes to the party　　              B．whether he gets enough proteins

C．whether he allows his children to eat meat    D．whether he is healthy and strong

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Believe it or not, we all have an inner-child living inside of us. One of the greatest problems is people’s desire to silence the inner-child. Instead, welcoming this voice to the conversation can be very beneficial and help you in many areas of your life.

Why is it so important to listen to your inner child?

Do you remember you wanted to be an adult more than anything else when you were young? But now you’re an adult, and do you ever find yourself thinking, “I wish I were a kid again?” That’s where your inner-child comes in. That’s the voice inside of you telling you to have fun, be silly and let loose. Adult life is full of important responsibilities, but once in a while you just have to let go and have fun like a child. It’s healthy and good for the soul to not take things so seriously all the time.

We can tell bad choices and mistakes of the past, but unless you help your inner-child heal and recover, planning for the future will always be difficult. The inner-child will relive these painful experiences until you learn to accept them, forgive and let go. We must show love and acceptance to our inner-child, as this is the only way to heal, move on and not continue to suffer from the pain of these unpleasant times. This is the opportunity to go back in time and let you know just how wonderful, beautiful and special you truly are.

One of the most common times your inner-child is likely to appear is when you’re facing a decision you are unsure about. Naturally, when we were children, doubt and uncertainty scared many of us. So, it’s no surprise that when faced with these moments as adults, the inner-child decides to show up. Don’t let this scare you; instead, listen to that voice as it is trying to guide you in the decision-making process. Ask it questions, speak with it.

When you can start to see your inner-child as your partner who helps guide you through this crazy life, it’s amazing what can happen. Don’t fight it. Go with it and see how it changes your life for the better.

1.What do people usually do to the inner-child?

A. Stop it. B. Welcome it.

C. Rescue it. D. Blame it.

2.Why is it always hard to plan for the future?

A. We have no fun in our life. B. We always make bad choices.

C. We don’t help inner-child recover. D. We always experience unhappy times.

3.When will inner-child probably come up?

A. When we make decisions. B. When we enjoy ourselves.

C. When we make mistakes. D. When we feel unpleasant.

4.What may happen if we accept inner-child?

A. We may feel more painful. B. We will make more mistakes.

C. We will take things more seriously. D. We may have a better life.

高一英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析

________ is of no concern to us.

A. It rain or not           B. If or not it rains

C. Whether it rains or not   D. Will it rain or not

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Whether it is Mozart or Miley，your choice of music could determine whether you will perform well at your job. A new study suggests that listening to music in the office improves the speed and accuracy of tasks such as data entry，proofreading and problem solving. an office­based experiment，88 percent of participants were found to produce their most accurate work when listening to music.

The study also found that 81 percent completed their work fastest when music was played. And it matters what type of music you listen to. For instance，if you're doing your tax returns，then classical music is the most effective as it improves maths skills.

Listening to Jessie J or Justin Bieber could also improve your speed，with 58 percent of participants completing data entry tasks faster while listening to pop songs. During proofreading，dance music，such as David Guetta，had the biggest positive impact with participants increasing their speed by 20 percent compared to tests undertaken with no music at all. Dance music also had a positive effect on spell­checking with a 75 percent pass rate compared to 68 percent when no music was played at all.

The research，undertaken by Brighton­based Mindlab International，suggests that silent offices may be the least productive. The Music Works experiment revealed a positive correlation between music and productivity. Overall，it showed that when listening to music，nine out of ten people performed better，said Dr David Lewis，chairman of Mindlab International.

1.Whose music can help you do maths homework according to the study?

A. The music of Justin Bieber.

B. The music of Mozart.

C. The music of David Guetta.

D. The music of David Lewis.

2.Which of the following is NOT mentioned according to the passage?

A. Music makes you relaxed.

B. Music helps you to enter data faster.

C. Music improves maths skills.

D. Music has a positive effect on spell­checking.

3.The result of the experiment showed that when music was played，________．

A. 88% of people worked faster

B. 81% of people did their most accurate work

C. 90% of people worked better

D. 75% of people completed data entry task faster

4.What can we conclude from the passage?

A. Music may be helpless to people in office.

B. Silent offices can make people work better.

C. Different kinds of music have the same effect.

D. Silent offices may make people work least profitably.

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