In the summer of 1964, a well-known writer an...

In the summer of 1964, a well-known writer and editor Norman Cousins became very ill. His body _________, and it was difficult for him to even move around. He__ his physician, who did many tests.

___, he was diagnosed as having ankylosing spondylitis(强直性脊柱炎), a very serious and____ form of arthritis(关节炎). He was told he had only a 1 in 500 chance of__.

____ the diagnosis, Cousins was determined to overcome the disease. He had always been interested in __ and had read the work of Hans Selye, The Stress of Life (1956). This book discussed the idea of how body chemistry and health can be damaged by emotional stress and negative attitudes. Selye’s book made Cousins think about the ___ benefits of positive attitudes and emotions. He thought, “__ negative emotions produce negative changes in the body, wouldn’t positive emotions produce positive chemical changes?”

He decided to concentrate on positive emotions as a treatment to___ some of the symptoms. In addition to his__ medical treatment, he tried to put himself in situations that would produce positive emotions. “Laughter Therapy” became part of his treatment. He____ time each day for watching comedy films, reading humorous books, and doing other activities that would_____ laughter and positive emotions. Within eight days of starting his “Laughter Therapy” program, his___ began to decrease. His physical condition even _____. Within a few months’ time, he was able to walk ____ a metal brace. Soon after that, he was able to return to work. He___ reached complete recovery in a few years. He lived for 26 years after he became ill. He died in 1990 at the age of 75.

Skeptical readers may___ the doctor’s previous diagnosis, but Cousins believed his___ was the result of a mysterious mind-body interaction. His “Laughter Therapy” is a good example of one of the many___ medical treatments people look for today.

1.A.touched B.bled C.ached D.broke

2.A.discussed B.consulted C.observed D.checked

3.A.Eventually B.Hopefully C.Particularly D.Occasionally

4.A.respective B.defensive C.effective D.destructive

5.A.survival B.operation C.performance D.success

6.A.In case of B.In fear of C.In spite of D.In favor of

7.A.service B.medicine C.entertainment D.art

8.A.necessary B.suitable C.possible D.extra

9.A.If B.While C.As D.Unless

10.A.cure B.affect C.keep D.ease

11.A.common B.conventional C.casual D.comfortable

12.A.forced B.permitted C.delivered D.scheduled

13.A.bring about B.take up C.carry out D.result from

14.A.loss B.spirit C.illness D.pain

15.A.improved B.increased C.advanced D.repaired

16.A.dressing B.wearing C.holding D.putting

17.A.especially B.generally C.actually D.barely

18.A.require B.complain C.question D.explain

19.A.growth B.injury C.development D.recovery

20.A.available B.alternative C.ambitious D.admirable

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Several years ago, well-known writer and editor Norman Cousins became very ill. His body ached and he felt constantly tired. It was difficult for him to even __11__ around. His doctor told him that he would lose the ability to move and eventually die from the disease. He was told he had only a 1 in 500 chance of survival.

__12__ the diagnosis(诊断), Cousins was determined to overcome the disease and survive. He had always been interested in medicine and had read a book, which discussed the idea of how body chemistry and health can be damaged by emotional stress and negative _13__. The book made Cousins think about the possible __14__ of positive attitudes and emotions. He thought, “Is it possible that love, hope, faith, laughter, confidence, and the __15__ to 1ive have positive treatment value?”

He decided to concentrate on positive emotions as a way to treat some of the symptoms of his disease. In addition to his traditional medical treatment, he tried to put himself in situations that would __16__ positive emotions. “Laugh therapy” became part of his treatment. He _17__ time each day for watching comedy films, reading humorous books, and doing other activities that would draw out __18_ emotions. Within eight days of starting his ‘‘laugh therapy” program his pain began to __19__ and he was able to sleep more easily. He was able to return to work in a few months’ time and __20__ reached complete recovery after a few years.

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For the Travel section, writers and editors selected special items to profile from a dozen cities.

Brussels: Chocolate.

Nearly half the chocolate consumed in the world is eaten in Europe, and Belgium—with average consumption of 14.99 pounds per person a year—certainly covers its fair share. While Brussels, the country’s capital, is home to hundreds of chocolate makers, what makes a visit necessary is the rich heritage of traditional chocolate makers.

Budapest: Paprika(红辣椒)

The job of preparing Hungarian paprika was once considered too dangerous for mothers to do. A woman who touched her children upon returning from work risked burning them, so only the elderly and unmarried were allowed the delicate task of separating the skin from the flesh. But by the early 20th century, sweeter varieties and a machine turned paprika into a common feature of all Hungarian cuisine.

Lisbon: Tiles(瓷砖)

Is there a bluer country than Portugal? The blue sky and Atlantic Ocean embrace the land. The blue moods of Fado, the dark folk music, form the national soundtrack. And all across Portugal, the typically—blue designs of azulejos—ceramic tiles—are spread across churches, castles, palaces, university halls, parks. The result is a beautiful land of Christian saints, Portuguese kings, historical glories, aristocrats(贵族) at leisure, seascapes and so on.

Madrid: Guitars

Walking into one the Madrid’s storied guitar makers’ workshops can feel like stepping into the past. Curly wood shavings, from the palest pine to ebony, fall onto the floor as artisans(工匠) turn some humble wood into works of art. It’s painstaking work—all done by hand—with classical guitar models and the methods of making them changing little over the last century.

1.What does the job of preparing Hungarian paprika suggest?

A. The popularity of Hungarian peppers.

B. The difficult of processing peppers.

C. The unique tradition in Budapest.

D. The hot level of Hungarian peppers.

2.Which city can be a splendid setting for a film?

A. Brussels.            B. Budapest.            C. Lisbon.            D. Madrid.

3.What’s the similarity of the four items?

A. They’re all treasures of a city.

B. They all date back several centuries.

C. Their production processes are all painstaking.

D. They all win popularity in most European countries.

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For the Travel section, writers and editors selected special items to profile from a dozen cities.

Brussels:Chocolate

Nearly half the chocolate consumed in the world is eaten in Europe, and Belgium—with average consumption of 14.99 pounds per person a year—certainly covers its fair share. While Brussels, the country’s capital, is home to hundreds of chocolate makers, what makes a visit necessary is the rich heritage of traditional chocolate makers.

Budapest: Paprika (红辣椒)

The job of preparing Hungarian paprika was once considered too dangerous for mothers to do. A woman who touched her children upon returning from work risked burning them, so only the elderly and unmarried were allowed the delicate task of separating the skin from the flesh. But by the early 20th century, sweeter varieties and a machine turned paprika into a common feature of all Hungarian cuisine.

Lisbon: Tiles (瓷砖)

Is there a bluer Country than Portugal? The blue sky and Atlantic Ocean embrace the land. The blue moods of Fado, the dark folk music, form the national soundtrack. And all across Portugal, the typically blue designs of azulejos—ceramic tiles—are spread across churches, castles, palaces, university halls, parks... The result is a beautiful land of Christian saints, Portuguese kings, historical glories, aristocrats at leisure, seascapes and so on.

Madrid: Guitars

Walking into one of Madrid’s storied guitar makers’ workshops can feel like stepping into the past. Curly wood shavings, from the palest pine to ebony, fall onto the floor as artisans turn some humble wood into works of art. It’s painstaking work—all done by hand—with classical guitar models and the methods of making them changing little over the last century.

1.What does the job of preparing Hungarian paprika suggest?

A. The popularity of Hungarian peppers.

B. The difficulty of processing peppers.

C. The unique tradition in Budapest.

D. The hot level of Hungarian peppers.

2.Which city can be a splendid setting for a film?

A. Brussels            .B. Budapest            C. Lisbon            D. Madrid.

3.What’s the similarity of the four items?

A. They’re all treasures of a city.

B. They all date back to several centuries.

C. Their production processes are all painstaking.

D. They all win popularity in most European countries.

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Charlie Bucket，the beloved hero of British writer Roald Dahl’s evergreen 1964 children’s story Charlie and the Chocolate Factory ,is like all of Dahl’s readers．We may come from richer or poorer families than Charlie does，but we all share his desire to win that golden ticket to explore the wonders of Mr Willy Wonka’s candy factory．　　 ．　　 ．

Mr Wonka is the most famous chocolate maker in the world．His chocolates

are not just sweet and delicious but little works of art. He makes hot ice creams for cold days and candies that change color every 10 seconds as you suck on them.

So, naturally, when Mr Wonka announces a competition to visit his famous chocolate factory, very kid in the world is wildly excited. To win a place you have get a ticket. To get a ticket you have to be lucky, finding a golden ticket beneath the silver foil(箔) when you buy a bar of Wonka's chocolate.

Charlie wants a ticket more than anyone. But his family is so poor that they have no money to spare for candy. Charlie watches on the news as each lucky kid gets a ticket.　 When his grandpa slips Charlie some money and tells him to buy a Wonka bar, it seems that the story will change. But no, there's no ticket in the bar.

But Charlie's luck does change. Against all the odds(逆境),when he has given up all hope,he finds himself holding the last golden ticket.

So Charlie，along with other kids，starts his magical trip.　 Inside, there are more amazing things than you could ever imagine.

People love to read about the downtrodden(受压迫的)hero who comes out on top. but Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is much more than a simple story.“Dahl's words.,wild　 imagination and menacing(令人讨厌的)adult characters all combine to make his work ring so true ,”commented Publishers Weekly. “The way he celebrates the innocence of childhood never goes out of style.”

1.According to the passage, Wonka's chocolates 　　　　　　　 .

A. are works of art appealing to kids

B. can change shapes every 10 seconds

C. are popular with poor families

D. can bring good luck to poor kids

2.Charlie buys a Wonka bar in order to　 　　　　　　　 .

A. taste sweet and delicious chocolates

B. try his luck to get a ticket in the bar

C. explore the wonders of chocolates

D. find out how chocolates are made

3.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passages？

A. Charlie wants to get more golden tickets than anyone else.

B. Charlie has learnt to produce the most delicious chocolate.

C. Charlie's trip in the Chocolates Factory is full of amazement.

D. Mr. Wonka announces an activity in which kids can get chocolates.

4.The author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory thinks highly of 　　　　　　　 .

A. wild imagination　　 B. innocence of childhood

C. vivid description　 D. disgusting adult characters

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Charlie Bucket，the beloved hero of British writer Roald Dahl’s evergreen 1964 children’s story Charlie and the Chocolate Factory ,is like all of Dahl’s readers．We may come from richer or poorer families than Charlie does，but we all share his desire to win that golden ticket to explore the wonders of Mr Willy Wonka’s candy factory．　　 ．　　 ．

Mr Wonka is the most famous chocolate maker in the world．His chocolates

are not just sweet and delicious but little works of art. He makes hot ice creams for cold days and candies that change color every 10 seconds as you suck on them.

So, naturally, when Mr Wonka announces a competition to visit his famous chocolate factory, very kid in the world is wildly excited. To win a place you have get a ticket. To get a ticket you have to be lucky, finding a golden ticket beneath the silver foil(箔) when you buy a bar of Wonka's chocolate.

Charlie wants a ticket more than anyone. But his family is so poor that they have no money to spare for candy. Charlie watches on the news as each lucky kid gets a ticket.　 When his grandpa slips Charlie some money and tells him to buy a Wonka bar, it seems that the story will change. But no, there's no ticket in the bar.

But Charlie's luck does change. Against all the odds(逆境),when he has given up all hope,he finds himself holding the last golden ticket.

So Charlie，along with other kids，starts his magical trip.　 Inside, there are more amazing things than you could ever imagine.

People love to read about the downtrodden(受压迫的)hero who comes out on top. but Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is much more than a simple story.“Dahl's words.,wild　 imagination and menacing(令人讨厌的)adult characters all combine to make his work ring so true ,”commented Publishers Weekly. “The way he celebrates the innocence of childhood never goes out of style.”

1.According to the passage, Wonka's chocolates 　　　　　　　 .

A. are works of art appealing to kids

B. can change shapes every 10 seconds

C. are popular with poor families

D. can bring good luck to poor kids

2.Charlie buys a Wonka bar in order to　 　　　　　　　 .

A. taste sweet and delicious chocolates

B. try his luck to get a ticket in the bar

C. explore the wonders of chocolates

D. find out how chocolates are made

3.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passages？

A. Charlie wants to get more golden tickets than anyone else.

B. Charlie has learnt to produce the most delicious chocolate.

C. Charlie's trip in the Chocolates Factory is full of amazement.

D. Mr. Wonka announces an activity in which kids can get chocolates.

4.The author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory thinks highly of 　　　　　　　 .

A. wild imagination　　 B. innocence of childhood

C. vivid description　 D. disgusting adult characters

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Swimming at the beach or in a backyard pool are well-known Australian summer activities. But while it is usually a fun time of year, there is a serious side to summer that you might not know about.

1.There are lots of trees and dry grass in remote areas that can easily catch fire. Even throwing a burning cigarette out of a car window can cause a lot of damage.　 2.

In February, there were more than 80 different bushfires burning at the same time in New South Wales, a southeastern state of Australia. The Guardian newspaper reported that 42 homes were burned to the ground because of these fires. 3.They are huge farms. Many Australian properties(房产)are larger than 1,000 square kilometers, while the biggest is more than 20,000 square kilometers—even larger than Beijing.

Every household prepares for bushfire season and protects their property. But sometimes the fires are too big and people have to move to safety.

4. It was so hot in February that thousands of bats died from the heat. People can get sick if they stay outside for too long or don’t drink enough water. The heat can also cause power problems for homes and businesses.

5.But it is worth remembering that the heat can cause lots of problems, too.

A. The Australian summer is enjoyable.

B. The hot weather also causes other problems.

C. These homes are not like Chinese ones.

D. Thanks to climate change, this year’s situation is even worse.

E. That is why summer is also known as ‘bushfire season” in Australia.

F. The dry season lasts about six months, usually between April and October.

G. The extreme heat, which can go above 40°C in some cities, is very dangerous.

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Many thousands of Chinese are studying at schools in the United States. And writer Liel Leibovitz says the students are following an example that began in the eighteen seventies.

Mr. Leibovitz and writer Matthew Miller joined forces to tell the story of the students in their book, “Fortunate Sons.” The book says China sent one hundred and twenty boys from 1872 to 1875 to America to learn about developments that could help modernize their country.

Mr. Leibovitz got the idea for the book about the boys a few years ago when he was traveling with his wife in China.

Mr. Leibovitz learned that Qing government sent a whole delegation (代表团) of boys to learn the ways of the West. The goal was for them to return to China and help their country.

The book says the boys received their American training in Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. It must have been a very good education. Mr. Leibovitz says the first prime minister of the Chinese Republic completed this program. And so did the first engineer to build a large-scale railroad without foreign help. The same was true of the fathers of Chinese education, diplomacy and the Navy.

The book-writers had only to open some boxes containing the writings of these men to learn about them. Their notebooks, Journals, letters and postcards were in English. Mr. Leibovitz said he was lucky to have so much information from events that took place long ago.

The students returned to China after about nine years. They no longer spoke Mandarin (国语) well enough to answer questions. Police welcomed them home by putting them in jail. The young men were released after about a week. But they were given low-level jobs.

Mr Leibovitz says it took about ten years for them to rise to higher positions. He said their story continues today with large numbers of Chinese studying in the United States.

1.How many exchange children did Qing government send to America?

A. 1872.　　 B. 1875.

C. 120.　　 D. 210.

2.Qing government sent the boys to America because it 　　　　 .

A. wanted them to help their country

B. lost the war

C. expected them to destroy the culture of the West

D. wanted the Western to help the boys

3.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A. Many thousands of Chinese are studying at schools in America.

B. Some of the boys received their American training in California.

C. Police welcomed the boys home by putting them in jail.

D. One of the boys became the father of Chinese education.

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D

Many thousands of Chinese are studying at schools in the United States. And writer Liel Leibovitz says the students are following an example that began in the eighteen seventies.

Mr. Leibovitz and writer Matthew Miller joined forces to tell the story of the students in their book, “Fortunate Sons.” The book says China sent one hundred twenty boys from 1872 to 1875 to America to learn about developments that could help modernize their country.

Mr. Leibovitz got the idea for the book about the boys a few years ago when he was traveling with his wife in China.

Mr. Leibovitz learned that Qing government sent a whole delegation(代表团) of boys to learn the ways of the West. The goal was for them to return to China and help their country.

The book says the boys received their American training in Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. It must have been a very good education. Mr. Leibovitz says the first prime minister of the Chinese Republic completed this program. And so did the first engineer to build a large-scale railroad without foreign help. The same was true of the fathers of Chinese education, diplomacy and the Navy.

The book-writers had only to open some boxes containing the writings of these men to learn about them. Their notebooks, journals, letters and postcards were in English. Mr. Leibovitz said he was lucky to have so much information from events that took place long ago.

The students returned to China after about nine years. They no longer spoke Mandarin(国语) well enough to answer questions. Police welcomed them home by putting them in jail. The young men were released after about a week. But they were given low-level jobs.

Mr Leibovitz says it took about ten years for them to rise to higher positions. He said their story continues today with large numbers of Chinese studying in the United States.

1.How many exchange children did Qing government send to America?

A. 1872.　　　　　　　 B. 1875.

C. 120.　　　　　　　　 D. 210.

2.The Qing government send the boys to America because it　　　　　 .

A. wanted them to help their country

B. lost the war

C. expected them to destroy the culture of the West

D. wanted the Western to help the boys

3.Which of the following is Not true according to the passage?

A. Many thousands of Chinese are studying at schools in America．

B. Some of the boys received their American training in California．

C. Police welcomed the boys home by putting them in jail．

D. One of the boys became the father of Chinese education．

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Many of us have wondered what Earth is like beneath the surface. So have writers and scientists. In French novelist Jules Verne’s masterpiece Journey to the Center of the Earth, explorers go down to Earth’s center and discover amazing wonders.

But in real life, human beings haven’t even come close to the planet’s core (核心). The core is over 6,000 km down. The deepest hole ever created, according to the BBC, is the Kola Superdeep Borehole in Russia, which only goes 12.3 km down.

So how do we know about everything down below without any samples？

One good way to start is to think about the Earth’s density (密度), Simon Redfern of the University of Cambridge in the UK told the BBC.

“The density of the material on Earth’s surface is much lower than the average density of the whole Earth, so that tells us there’s something that has greater density,” Redfern said.

The challenge is to find out which heavy materials the core is made of. And the main material scientists have found is iron. The idea is that when Earth formed 4.5 billion years ago, a lot of iron made its way down to the core, taking up about 80 percent of it. Today scientists are still working on finding out which other materials the core could be made up of.

You might also wonder how we know the size of the core. There’s a one-word answer: seismology (地震学).

When an earthquake happens, seismic stations around the world record the shockwaves it sends throughout the planet. It’s like hitting one side of the planet with a huge hammer and listening on the other side for the noise.

Early research found that some shockwaves, called “S-waves”, went missing. S-waves can only travel through solid material, but not through liquid, so they must have found something molten in Earth’s center. By following the S-waves’ paths, scientists found out that rocks became liquid around 3,000 km down.

There are still many questions about the Earth’s core to answer. But the study of the dark world below isn’t just for scientists’ curiosity.

The movement of Earth’s molten iron core builds up a powerful magnetic (有磁力的) field. It protects us from radiation from the sun and is needed for compasses and GPS systems to work.

So perhaps none of us will ever set eyes on the core, but it’s good to know it’s there.

1.The author mentions Jules Verne’s novel Journey to the Center of the Earth in the first paragraph to　　　　　　　　 .

A. discuss the possibility of going down to Earth’s center

B. show how much humans have discovered about Earth

C. paint a picture in our imagination of the dark world below

D. show humans’ deep interest in Earth’s center

2.We can learn from the article that “S-waves”　　　　　　　　　　　　 .

A. are often used to predict earthquakes

B. cannot travel through liquid material

C. are the most noticeable shockwaves produced by earthquakes

D. can travel most rapidly at 3,000 kilometers below Earth’s surface

3.We can infer from the last three paragraphs that 　　　　　　　　　　　 .

A. research into Earth’s core has hardly made any progress in recent years

B. improvements in GPS systems could help people find out more about Earth

C. Earth’s core helps to protect humans from harm

D. scientists are likely to reach Earth’s center within dozens of years

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