While plenty of birds-such as swallows, hawks...

While plenty of birds-such as swallows, hawks and hummingbirds-migrate (迁徙) during the day, the majority of land birds travel at night.

Migration at night has at least three advantages. 1. Secondly, the air in the atmosphere is usually more stable than during the day. Lastly the air is cooler at night. A migrating bird produces a huge amount of heat that needs to be released. Most of the heat is lost from the　　 unfeathered legs. 2.

Nighttime migrators include sparrows, warblers, flycatchers, thrushes, orioles and cuckoos. Most of them don't live in vast open places.3.They aren't the best fliers, so they need the thick coverage to avoid enemies.

But flying at night is becoming more dangerous than it used to be.4.A well-lit high- rise can kill hundreds of migrating birds in a single night, an issue that has started to attract more public concern. In cities like New York, Chicago and Houston, some skyscrapers and other landmarks now have "lights out" programs during key bird migration times in the fall and spring.

5.A protein called cryptochrome, which is sensitive to blue light 9 is thought to be the key to making this happen. Cryptochromes from migratory birds have evolved to require less light and to allow their recognition of blue light to sense and respond to magnetic fields (磁场).

A. Instead, they live in the woods and other sheltered habitats.

B. Birds need the heat to keep warm and maintain a good state.

C. Birds do not have to worry about attacks from dangerous birds.

D. Only when there is enough light can they get signals to migrate.

E. Migrating birds use Earth's magnetic field to help them navigate.

F. Lights on buildings and towers confuse birds, causing them to crash.

G. The colder the air temperature is, the more quickly that heat can be released.

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Optimism Bias (偏见)

While we often like to think of ourselves as highly rational and logical, researchers have found that the human brain is sometimes too optimistic for its own good. If you were asked to estimate how likely you are to experience illness, job loss, or an accident, you are likely to underestimate the probability that such events will ever impact your life. 1.

This bias leads us to believe that we are less likely to suffer from misfortune and more likely to attain success than reality would suggest. We believe that we will live longer, and that we will be more successful in life than the average. 2.

The optimism bias is essentially a mistaken belief that our chances of experiencing negative events are lower and our chances of experiencing positive events are higher than those of our peers. And this overly positive assumption doesn’t mean that we have an overly sunny outlook on our own lives. 3. People might skip their yearly physical, not wear their seatbelt, or fail to put on sunscreen because they mistakenly believe that they are less likely to get sick, get in an accident, or get skin cancer.

Cognitive neuroscientist Tali Sharot, author of The Optimism Bias: A Tour of the Irrationally Positive Brain, notes that this bias is widespread and can be seen in cultures all over the world. Sharot also suggests that while this optimism bias can at times lead to negative outcomes like foolishly engaging in risky behaviors or making poor choices about your health, it can also have its benefits. 4. If we expect good things to happen, we are more likely to be happy. This optimism can act as a self-fulfilling prophecy. By believing that we will be successful, people are in fact more likely to be successful.

5. After all, if we didn’t believe that we could achieve success, why would we even bother trying? Optimists are also more likely to take measures to protect their health such as exercising, taking vitamins, and following a nutritious diet.

A.Optimism also motivates us to pursue our goals.

B.But we are also highly motivated to be so optimistic.

C.But definitely not everyone is blessed with such luck.

D.This is because your brain has a built-in optimism bias.

E.It can also lead to poor decision-making, which can sometimes have disastrous results.

F.This optimism enhances well-being by creating a sense of anticipation about the future.

G.Various causes may lead to the optimistic bias, including cognitive and motivational factors.

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There are plenty of things to do while at home, from watching heartwarming TV to indoor fitness, but if you want to do something with the whole family, a board game is the perfect activity.

Telestrations

It is like a combination of the whisper game Telephone and Pictionary. Players draw a word and pass their sketch to the player next to them, who writes down the word they think the first player draws. The next player draws the word the previous player writes down, and the game continues in this way until the final drawing or description comes out wildly different from the original one. It is most popular among kids.

Catan

A slightly more involved game than Risk or Monopoly, Catan, previouly known as Settlers of Catan or Settlers, has become popular in the past decade or so beyond board game enthusiasts. In the game, which has many expansions available if you get bored with the original, players become “settlers”, each trying to build up individual settlements while trading resources. The bigger your settlement, the more points, and the first to a set number wins.

Ticket to Ride

It is an easy-to-understand game that is about something as simple as trains. Players use colored train cars that they are able to obtain by collecting cards of the same color to create train routes across a map of the U. S. Expansion packs have many other maps to choose from. Bigger train routes give you more points, as do building the routes shown on the secret ticket cards you draw at the beginning of the game.

Lords of Waterdeep

This board game from the makers of Dungeons Dragons is definitely more complex but is one of the most enjoyable games once you understand all the rules. Beautifully designed in fantasy style, Waterdeep is a “worker placement game”, in which players use agents to gather resources to complete quests, which generate victory points. Whoever has the most at the end of the game wins.

1.In which of the following board games is drawing needed?

A.Telestrations.

B.Catan.

C.Ticket to Ride.

D.Lords of Waterdeep.

2.Who will be the winner in Catan?

A.The one becoming the first settler.

B.The one getting needed points first.

C.The one gathering the most resources.

D.The one creating the most train routes.

3.What do the four board games have in common?

A.They have many expansions.

B.They ask players to get points.

C.They involve more than one player.

D.They are easy to understand and play.

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While you are online there are plenty of perfectly legal sites where you can listen to music for free. This gives you the chance to listen to music before buying it, discover new music, and create great online playlists that you can share with others.

The Sixty One

The Sixty One is devoted to showcasing obscure or unknown artists of all genres. There’s a range of musical styles from classical to rock and roll, folk to jazz, and everything in between. Don’t expect to find big name musicians on here; you’re more likely to find the musicians playing at local coffee shops than bands you hear on the radio. You can find fantastic music that you never would have heard of otherwise.

Pow Wow

Pow Wows are the Native American people’s way of meeting together, to join in dancing, singing, visiting, renewing old friendships, and making new ones. This is a time method to renew Native American culture and preserve the rich heritage of American Indians. PowWows.com has 2 online radio stations that play Native American Music 24/7 free! Here you can listen to your favorite artists and drum groups on your computer or mobile device and add your music to our station.

Playlist

Playlist has an enormous library, so you can create playlists with almost any musician you can think of. They have both some lesser known artists and big names, so you have a really good selection. The worst part: Due to licensing laws, many of the songs on Playlist are now restricted to certain countries. So unless you live inside the US, it is likely that you might not be able to find all of your favorite songs.

Pandora

Pandora is an intelligent Internet radio site. Basically, as you listen, you can give each song a thumbs up or thumbs down. You can create your own radio station that only plays music you like.The best part: It listens to your opinion, so that after a while it’s only playing music you like, but the list is always changing and expanding.

My Space

Combine a major social networking site with thousands of artists around the world. Each musician has their own page, which normally has a playlist of several of their songs. But it has a huge range of musicians ranging from huge stars to the up-and-coming, and you can listen to the music and interact with the rest of the page.

1.If you enjoy listening to some new music, you can pay a visit to ______.

A. The Sixty One　　 B. Playlist　　 C. Pow Wow　　　 D. Pandora

2.You can’t listen to some music on Playlist possibly because ______.

A. you don’t have any playlist

B. you are not one of the members of the website

C. it is only open to those who are in the United States

D. the music is played only by the local people.

3.Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?

A. Create Your Own Playlist.

B. All Kinds of Music Online.

C. Best Free Music Websites.

D. Listen to Music for free.

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阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Known as the "Vegas of China”,Macao, while filled with luxury and world-class entertainment, also 1.(offer) many landmarks that define the city's unique and fascinating history. The first episode of "Landmarks of Macao” takes you to arguably Macao's most famous landmark-the Ruins of St. Paul's, 2.both the city's Chinese tradition and the Portuguese culture have been greatly preserved.

No trip to Macao could be complete 3.visiting the Ruins of St. Paul's. The Ruins of St. Paul's refer to the facade(外墙)of 4.was initially the Church of Mater Dei(圣母大教堂). First 5.(build) in 1580, the Ruins of St. Paul's is the iconic site of Macao. Originally made of wood, the structure 6. (burn) down in a fire during a typhoon in 1835, with only the beautiful granite (花岗岩)facade remaining and the grand stairs of 68 stone steps 7.(lead) up to it. A steel stairway allows 8.(tourist) to climb up to the top of the facade where you can enjoy a panoramic(全景的)view of 9.whole city as well as the delicate stone carvings.

In 2005, the Ruins of St. Paul's was 10.(official) listed as part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Today, the facade of the Ruins of St. Paul's functions symbolically as the Holy Land to the city and the site is noted as one of the “eight new scenic spots” of Macao.

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阅读理解。阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

While you are online there are plenty of perfectly legal sites where you can listen to music for free. This gives you the chance to listen to music before buying it, discover new music, and create great online playlists that you can share with others.

The Sixty One

The Sixty One is devoted to showcasing obscure or unknown artists of all genres. There’s a range of musical styles from classical to rock and roll, folk to jazz, and everything in between. Don’t expect to find big name musicians on here; you’re more likely to find the musicians playing at local coffee shops than bands you hear on the radio..

Pow Wow

Pow Wows are the Native American people’s way of meeting together, to join in dancing, singing, visiting, renewing old friendships, and making new ones. This is a time method to renew Native American culture and preserve the rich heritage of American Indians. PowWows.com has 2 online radio stations that play Native American Music 24/7 free! Here you can listen to your favorite artists and drum groups on your computer or mobile device and add your music to our station.

Playlist

Playlist has an enormous library, so you can create playlists with almost any musician you can think of. They have both some lesser known artists and big names, so you have a really good selection. The worst part: Due to licensing laws, many of the songs on Playlist are now restricted to certain countries. So unless you live inside the US, it is likely that you might not be able to find all of your favorite songs.

Pandora

Pandora is an intelligent Internet radio site. Basically, as you listen, you can give each song a thumbs up or thumbs down. You can create your own radio station that only plays music you like. The best part: It listens to your opinion, so that after a while it’s only playing music you like, but the list is always changing and expanding.

My Space

Combine a major social networking site with thousands of artists around the world. Each musician has their own page, which normally has a playlist of several of their songs. But it has a huge range of musicians ranging from huge stars to the up-and-coming, and you can listen to the music and interact with the rest of the page.

1.If you enjoy listening to some new music, you can pay a visit to ______.

A. Pow Wow　　　　　　 B.　 Playlist　　　　　 C. The Sixty One　　　　　 D. Pandora

2.You can’t listen to some music on Playlist possibly because ______.

A. it is only open to those who are in the United States

B. you are not one of the members of the website

C. you don’t have any playlist

D. the music is played only by the local people

3.Pandora is different from the other websites of music in that ____.

A. listening to music is free of charge

B. the website keeps changing and expanding

C. it is built according to your suggestions

D. you can always enjoy your favorite music

4.Which or the following is true of My Space?

A. Thousands of artists visit it every day.

B. It is unnecessary to create your own playlist.

C. There are many songs of each musician.

D. It is possible to meet the stars around the world.

5.Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?

A. Best Free Music Websites.

B. All Kinds of Music Online.

C. Create Your Own Playlist.

D. Listen to Music for free.

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Americans this year will swallow 15,000 tons of aspirin, one of the safest and most effective drugs invented by man. The most popular medicine in the world today, it is an effective pain reliever. Its bad effects are relatively mild and it is cheap.

For millions of people suffering from arthritis(关节炎), it is the only thing that works. Aspirin, in short, is truly the 20th-century wonder drug. It is also the second largest suicide drug and is the leading cause of poisoning among children. It has side effects that, although relatively mild, are largely unrecognized among users.

Although aspirin was first sold by a German company in 1899, it has been around much longer than that. Hippocrates, in ancient Greece, understood the medical value of the leaves and tree bark which today are known to contain salicylates(水杨酸碱), the chemical in aspirin. During the 19th century, there was a great deal of experimentation in Europe with this chemical, and it led to the introduction of aspirin. By 1915, aspirin tablets were available in the United States.

A small quantity of aspirin (two five-grain tablets) relieves pain and inflammation(炎症). It also reduces fever by interfering with some of the body’s reactions.

1.The passage is written to ________.

A．suggests us using more aspirin   B．reminds us of the side effects of aspirin

C．gives us a whole view of aspirin D．discusses the good effects of aspirin

2.According to the author, aspirin ________.

A．is very safe                     B．first appeared in 1899

C．can be harmful to children       D．can hardly be dangerous

3.Generally speaking, the author seems to be ________.

A．in favor of aspirin                                B．against the use of sapirin

C．not interested in aspirin        D．careful in using aspirin

4.What is the best title for this passage?

A．How to Use Aspirin               B．Why I Take Aspirin

C．The Most Popular Medicine        D．The Side Effects of Aspirin

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Every morning at 6 am Alan Swallow gets out of bed, has breakfast and reads the paper. And for that he is an unsung hero.

When he reads The Southland Times in the morning, he reads it aloud and records if for people who are visually impaired(受损的).

The Blind Foundation provides its members with the Telephone Information Service(TIS) which has articles from more than 70 newspapers, radio and TV schedules, finance information, public and government notices and updates from the Blind Foundation. For 17 years Swallow has read the paper for the service. In the early days someone would head down to the local studio to record the news for the day and they had one chance to get it right. Nowadays, the news readers can work from home suing their phones.

The TIS service is available 365 days a year, and it could sometimes take him an hour to get through the local news items he had chosen. “It doesn’t take much effort, but it does take a commitment because people are relying on it.” He said.

The service had struggled for some time with volunteers because not many people knew about it. Swallow said, “It was fulfilling to know that people were benefiting from what he was doing.”

For Blind Foundation social function organiser Liz Anstice, the opportunity to give back to a foundation that had given much to her, was a nice aspect of the role. She has been involved with the foundation for five years after she became visually impaired. She said the biggest challenge was building the trust that people had in the local branch of the foundation.

Anstice reformed the social committee group and changed things so people did not get bored. The Christmas celebrations had been so well received members from the Blind Foundation in Balclutha were coming down for them. However, sometimes getting members to the events was a challenge because of a lack of volunteers available to transport them, she said. She was proud of being a finalist for the Volunteer Recognition Award.

1.How does Alan Swallow work for The Blind Foundation?

A. By writing newspaper articles.

B. By reading news for the blind.

C. By updating local news every day.

D. By collecting telephone information.

2.How does Alan Swallow feel about his work for the TIS service?

A. Time-consuming.　　 B. Challenging.　　 C. Satisfying.　　 D. Struggling.

3.What’s the problem for getting members to the events according to Liz Anstice?

A. People’s distrust.　　 B. Costs of transport.

C. Boredom of events.　　 D. Shortage of volunteers.

4.What’s the best title for the text?

A. Blind Foundation Recognizes Its Unsung Heroes

B. Work for Telephone Information Service

C. Great Challenges to Blind Foundation

D. Blind Foundation: Reforms Going on

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Stephen William Hawking, the writer of A Brief History of Time, is always being _______ as a model of strong will.

A. taken up　　 B. held up

C. picked up D. kept up

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It is a tall tale that terrifies most young children. Swallow a piece of chewing gum and it will remain in your body for seven years before it is digested. An even worse tale is that swallowed gum can wrap itself around your heart.

But what does happen if you should accidentally eat a stick of gum? Chewing gum is made out of gum base, sweeteners, coloring and flavoring. The gum base is pretty indigestible一it is a mixture of different ingredients that our body can’t absorb.

Most of the time, your stomach really cannot break down the gum the way it would break down other foods. However, your digestive system has another way to deal with things you swallow. After all, we eat lots of things that we are unable to fully digest. They keep moving along until they make it all the way through the gut and come out at the other end one or two days later.

The saliva in our mouths will make an attempt at digesting chewing gum as soon as we put it in our mouths. It might get through the shell but many of gum’s base ingredients are indigestible. It’s then down to our stomach muscles一which contract and relax, much like the way an earthworm moves一 to slowly force the things that we swallow through our systems.

Swallowing a huge piece of gum or swallowing many small pieces of gum in a short time can cause a blockage within the digestive system, most often in children, who have a thinner digestive tube than adults 一but this is extremely rare.

1.Children might feel terrified after swallowing chewing gum mainly because 　　　　 .

A. they believe the tall tales about chewing gum

B. chewing gum will stay in their body for years

C. their heart will be wrapped by chewing gum

D. chewing gum is indigestible for children

2.What happens to the food that can’t be fully broken down?

A. It remains in our digestive system forever.

B. It will be eventually moved out of our body.

C. It will fight against the power of the gut.

D. It will stick to the gut for one or two days.

3.What would be the best title for text?

A. How does our digestive system work?

B. Can chewing gum be swallowed by kids?

C. Does swallowing chewing gum matter?

D. Why swallowing chewing gum frightens kids?

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