高中英语外刊--小猫钓鱼 50篇 学生版-尖子生必备

高二英语小猫钓鱼专项训练

A. relatively

B. theories

C. apparent

D. restricted

E. meatpacking

F. economists

G. threatened

H. sufficient

I. consumers

J. reversing

K. native

Section B Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.At the heart of the debate over illegal immigration lies one key question: are immigrants good or bad for the economy? The majority of Americans think they’re bad. Yet most (1) believe that immigration, both legal and illegal, provides a small net increase to the economy. Immigrants provide cheap labor, lower the prices of everything from farm produce to new homes, and leave (2) with a little more money in their pockets. So why is there such a(n) (3) disagreement between the opinions of immigrants’ impact on the economy and the reality? There are a number of familiar (4) Some argue that people are anxious and feel (5) by an inflow of new workers. Others highlight the strain that undocumented immigrants place on public services, like schools, hospitals and jails. Still others emphasize the role of race, arguing that foreigners add to the nation’s fears and insecurities. There’s some truth to all these explanations, but they aren’t quite (6) To get a better understanding of what’s going on, consider the way immigration’s impact is felt. Though its overall effect may be positive, its costs and benefits are distributed unevenly. David Card, an economist at UC Berkeley, notes that the ones who profit most directly from immigrants’ low-cost labor are businesses and employers— (7) plants in Nebraska, for instance, or agricultural businesses in California. Granted, these producers’ savings probably translate into lower prices at the grocery store, but how many consumers make that mental connection at the checkout counter? As for the drawbacks of illegal immigration, these, too, are concentrated, because (8) low-skilled workers suffer most from the competition of foreign labor. According to a study by George Borjas, a Harvard economist, immigration reduced the wages of American high-school dropouts by 9% between 1980 and 2000. Among high-skilled, better-educated employees, however, opposition was strongest in states with both high numbers of immigrants and (9) generous social services. What worried them most, in other words, was the fiscal (财政的) burden of immigration. That conclusion was reinforced by another finding: their opposition appeared to soften when that fiscal burden decreased, as occurred with welfare reform in the 1990s, which (10) immigrants’ access to certain benefits.

The Power of V

A. positioned

B. resolution

C. suspected

D. lightweight

E. challenge

F. generated

G. journal H. eventually I. accurate J. raised K. critically Section B

Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need. The Power of VBirds of a feather may flock together, but why they fly together in V formation has never been known for certain. Now, with the help of 14 northern bald ibises (欧洲秃鹃) equipped with (1) sensors on a 600-mile migration from Austria to Italy, researchers are suggesting that the explanation is one that was long (2) but never proved: the formation helps the birds conserve energy .Reporting in the (3) Nature, the scientists write that the ibises (4) themselves in spots that were aerodynamically optimal (空气动力学上最佳的)—allowing them to take advantage of swirls (旋涡) of upward-moving air (5) by the wings of the bird ahead. Since the lead bird got no lift advantage, the ibises regularly switched leaders.“We’ve been wondering for years whether flapping birds can save energy by following each other,” said Geiffrey Spedding, a researcher at the University of Southern California, who was not involved in the study. “The answer is yes.”The scientists, led by Jim Usher wood of the Royal Veterinary College in England, said a major (6) was obtaining the data. The ibises hatched (孵) at Zoo Vienna in March 2011 and (7) as part of a conservation project aimed at reintroducing the (8) endangered species to its natural range in Europe. Some of the study’s authors served as human foster parents, taking the young birds on training flights in Salzburg, Austria. The humans rode in a paraplane, a type of lightweight aircraft, and the birds followed. Eventually, the foster parents taught the birds their 600-mile migration route from Salzburg to Orbetello, Italy, by flying alongside them. The birds wore custom-made data loggers (电子自动记录器) that allowed the researchers to track flapping, speed and direction. Weighing less than an ounce, the devices included a memory card and a GPS unit, among other things. It is (9) to about one foot and refreshes five times per second—the (10) necessary to track the birds’ positions in relation to one another. The new study does not say how much energy the ibises saved through the V formation, but small gains could be useful over long migrations, experts say.

Gaston Leroux

A. present

B. detective

C. kidnapping

D. basis

E. moderate

F. wildly

G. created H. stage I. formed J. gently K. prisoners

Gaston Louis Alfred Leroux was a French journalist and author of detective fiction. In the English-speaking world, he is best known for writing the novel The Phantom of the Opera (Le Fant?me de l’Opéra, 1910), which has been made into several film and (1) productions of the same name, such as the 1925 film starring Lon Chaney, and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s 1986 musical. It was also the (2) of the 1990 novel Phantom by Susan Kay. Leroux went to school in Normandy and studied law in Paris, graduating from the law school in 1889. He inherited millions of francs(法郎)and lived (3) until he nearly reached bankruptcy(破产). Then in 1890, he began working as a court reporter and theater critic for L’écho de Paris. His most important journalism came when he began working as an international correspondent for the Paris newspaper Le Matin. In 1905 he was (4) at and covered the Russian Revolution. Another case where he was present involved the investigation and deep coverage of an opera house in Paris, which was later changed into a ballet house. The basement consisted of several cells that held (5) in the Paris Commune(巴黎公社), which were the rulers of Paris through much of the Franco-Prussian war.He suddenly left journalism in 1907, and began writing fiction. In 1909, he and Arthur Bernède (6) their own film company, Société des Cinéromans to simultaneously publish novels and turn them into films. He first wrote a mystery novel in 1908 whose title was Le mystère de la chambre jaune (The Mystery of the Yellow Room), starring the amateur detective Joseph Rouletabille. Leroux’s contributions to French (7) fiction is considered a parallel to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s in the United Kingdom and Edgar Allan Poe’s in America. In 1910, The Phantom of the Opera first appeared serially (before publication as a novel) and received only (8) sales and somewhat poor reviews. The story of a man’s (9) a beautiful young lady in a Paris opera house did not achieve international reputation until the American actor Lon Chaney (10) the title role in the silent-film version of 1925. And Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical The Phantom of the Opera (1986) made Leroux’s novel famous worldwide.

No Destination Is The Wrong Place to Go

A. various

B. wonders

C. offer

D. related

E. seemingly

F. exposed

G. explorations

H. actually

I. real

J. unique

K. staring

No Destination Is The Wrong Place to Go

Everyone has a list of destinations they promise themselves to visit during their lifetime. People travel for endless reasons, whether it’s to experience different cultures, see natural (1) of the world, or learn about heritage. All these ideas are exciting options, because in every situation, you will be (2) to something unfamiliar and life-changing.I recently had a discussion with someone about my study abroad experience. They listened as I recounted my (3) around Italy and my additional travels. “I would love to do something like that,” they said, “but I feel like everyone goes to Europe now. It’s not really that (4) anymore.”I was pretty shocked by such a statement. Since when was traveling anywhere not cool enough? Naturally, the older you get, the more people you’re going to know, especially those who have traveled to (5) parts of the world. However, does standing underneath the Eiffel Tower have less value to me because so many travelers have done the exact same thing? Or climbing and taking a picture at the top of the Florence Duomo also means the decreased value? My answer: absolutely not. Reading travel blogs and (6) at photographs is helpful and enjoyable, but nothing close to (7) experiencing that place. The truth is, every new destination is unique, and it’s nearly impossible to make a “wrong” decision. It is important to focus on your own personal journey, not the experience of others. Every city, state, and country, has thousands of different things to (8) . The places you will visit all have fascinating people, different kinds of delicious food you’ve never tried before, and unbelievable history that will blow your mind. Traveling will nevertheless change you and leave an imprint on the way you see the world --- no matter where you go. Whether the destinations we desire are (9) simple or obscure(不清楚的)in the eyes of others, every experience has its own unique value. Keep your adventures (10) while also taking advantage of the opinions and advice of others. In every new destination, you will find a new part of yourself. Truly, no destination is the wrong place to go.

Peter Molan, a doctor from New Zealand,...

A. destroy

B. likely

C. beneficial

D. rise

E. doubt

F. relief

G. drop H. moderation I. alternative J. stuff K. entirely

Peter Mo la n, a doctor from New Zealand, is a specialist in stomach disorders (不适). He offers his patients a simple but effective (1) to taking medicine: honey. Dr. Molan claims the active component in honey is an antibacterial agent called UMF. There is some (2) in the medical world as to whether UMF can (3) bacteria completely, but research clearly shows that people with stomach problems experience some (4) soon after taking honey.Is this yet another case of science simply giving credibility (可信性) to what we have

already known? After all, it is common knowledge how comforting hot water laced with (掺加) honey and lemon can be for sore throat sufferers. In accepting the (5) effects of honey, however, a few reservations should be borne in mind. Firstly, the popular belief that honey is healthier than sugar isn’t (6) well-founded. Like all foods, honey can be healthy if eaten in (7) but it may also have some disadvantages. Honey contains the same number of calories as other types of sugar, and it can cause blood-sugar levels to (8) quickly. Secondly, eating too much honey on an empty stomach can cause discomfort. That is why it’s best to (9) the stomach with some fiber first, for example, by following a main meal with a dessert that incorporates honey. Thirdly, under no circumstances should a baby’s dummy (橡皮奶嘴) be dipped in honey before the baby sucks it, as this is just as (10) to cause tooth decay as any other sugary treat.

Football’s Best Boys

A. shine

B. category

C. field

D. relatively

E. pair

F. sincere

G. worth H. traditionally I. fascinated J. worthy K. highlighted Football’s Best Boys

Let’s admit it: half of the fun of watching football matches is the eye candy. While many fans enjoy the sport itself, lots are (1) by the charming players. So, which is your favorite type? Appearance countsA number of players pay great attention to personal style. Cool haircuts always (2) well with the handsome faces on the field. For instance, you can’t make a “hottest players” list without mentioning Cristiano Ronaldo. Portugal’s 30-year-old captain is the most expensive soccer player in history, and it looks like he’s (3) every cent—his perfect physique (体格) and athletic abilities are priceless. Ney mar, 23, is another star in this (4) There is no doubt he is quite an attractive young man, with his sharp features (面部特征) and dreamy eyes. And hopes are always high that he will lead his team to glory (荣耀).Winning personality Some players may not have gorgeous faces, but their (5) personalities make them attractive. Take 28-year-old Lionel Messi for example. Although the Argentine superstar has had a (6) disappointing year on the (7) , you can’t change the fact that he’s a witty guy with a strong personality. Uniqueness is attractive But soccer isn’t only a beauty pageant (选美比赛). Players who don’t have (8) handsome faces certainly have an equal chance to (9) , as long as they offer fans something to remember.In an interview with The Independent newspaper, Mario Balotelli called himself “the coolest, funniest and best-looking player in the Italy squad (团队).” He certainly has a unique look, which is (10) by his ever-changing,

funky hairstyle. The 25-year-old star also has a reputation for a quick temper and great stamina. One spark from him can change the course of a game.

Nine Stars Who Narrowly Escaped Death

A. tease

B. tough

C. knocked

D. temporarily

E. smashed

F. close

G. accident H. conscience I. obvious J. suffered K. narrowly

We’re used to hearing about celebrities(名人)who have almost died of overdoses --- this story has become all too familiar due to stars like Heath Ledger, Cory Monteith and Whitney Houston. But what about those celebrities who almost died while going about their day-to-day business? Believe it or not, there are several stars who have (1) escaped death and lived to tell the tale. In 2001, Sharon Stone almost died when she suffered a brain hemorrhage(脑溢血). Although she made a full recovery, the process was (2) “I came out of the hospital with short and long-term memory loss. My lower left leg was numb(麻木的). I couldn’t hear out of my right ear. The side of my face was falling down. The doctor comforted me, saying that I was just (3) suffering from these symptoms. But I thought that I would never be fine.” said Stone. When Eric Roberts was just starting to establish himself as an actor, he was involved in a serious car (4) that left him comatose(昏迷的)for three days with many of his bones (5) Although he survived, his left-hand ring finger was permanently disabled and his facial features were roughened as a result. Because of such a(an) (6) change in his looks, after the accident, Roberts was often offered such roles in films and TV series as bad guys who often (7) and bully others. Rapper Cent was shot nine times at a range(靶场)in front of his grandma’s house. He was hit in the hand, arm, hip, both legs, chest, and face. The deadliest wound was the one at his chest (8) to his heart. “After I got shot nine times and didn’t die, I started to think that I must have a destiny in my life. When George Lucas was in high school, George Lucas almost died after a severe car accident. The successful filmmaker was driving home from school when a car (9) into the side of his vehicle. Lucas (10) from several broken bones and two collapsed lungs, and fortunately, he survived this accident which nobody should have survived. He was hit broadside by a car that was going about 90 miles per hour. “I should have been dead,” Lucas said.

The Super-Power of Smiling

A. distinguish

B. thankfully

C. improving

D. cooperation

E. impressive

F. imitate

G. colleague H. communicating I. cheerfully J. opposite K. share

The Super-Power of Smiling

Studies show that children smile around 400 times a day. This number is more than (1) compared to the 20 smiles grown-ups give to the world per day.As we grow up, we begin to smile less and less. In the age of technological and digital advancements we tend to connect with others online, (2) our emotions and feelings with emoji, rather than engage in face-to-face interactions. But to be honest, when was the last time you (3) “smiled at someone” ---– a friend at the gym, a (4) at work or even a complete stranger in the supermarket? Smiling is a basic human expression that lets us (5) our emotions with others. People who smile more are more likable and attractive, seem more confident and competent. For instance, in sales or negotiations, smiling helps to build a more personal and trustful environment that leads to better possibilities for (6) In addition, smiling has the secret superpower to rewire our brains. The brain has a natural tendency to think negatively. (7) we can break the pattern of negative thinking by smiling more. As we smile more, we teach our brains to look for and focus more on the positive rather than the negative things in life. Over time, we end up being more productive, creative and innovative, thus (8) our performance in work and life.To benefit from the power of smiling, we need to break the habit of not smiling often enough and start smiling more. How? By faking it. It sounds a bit strange but actually the brain cannot (9) a fake smile from a real one. This makes fake smiles as effective as real ones, having the same positive influence on our well-being .Like yawning, smiling is also contagious (传染的)because people automatically (10) facial expressions of others. By starting to smile more we also help others smile more, and we influence both ours and other people’s happiness.

Advertisements

A. average

B. values

C. typical

D. association

E. estimate

F. earn

G. illegally H. commercials I. advertisers J. especially K. invested Advertisements

Most American magazines and newspapers reserve 60 percent of their pages for advertisements. The New York Times Sunday edition alone may contain 350 pages of advertisements. Some radio stations devote 40 minutes of every hour to (1) Then there is television. Most television ads today consist of brief advertising spots(节目时段), ranging in length from a few seconds to several minutes. According to one (2) Americans sit through three hours of television commercials in all each week; moreover, most manufacturers prefer to broadcast their ads at night, (3) during 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. when most families have their dinners and enjoy TV programs. Sporting events are now (4) advertising events. Some athletes receive most of their money from advertisements. On (5) a top-ranking basketball player can (6) $3.9 million by playing ball games. If you think that to be an extremely high salary, then the following fact may be more than you can imagine --- to be frank, (7) can even pay him nine times that much to promote their products. There is no escape. Advertisements are displayed on walls, buses, and trucks. They decorate the inside of taxis and subways -- even the doors of public toilets. According to an report published by the city’s advertising (8) the estimated amount of money spent on advertising worldwide in 1990 was $275.5 billion. Since then, the money (9) in advertising has increased to more than 500 billion dollars recently. Big money! What is the effect of all of this? One analyst put it this way: “Advertising is one of the most powerful socializing forces in the culture. Ads sell more than products. They sell images, (10) goals, concepts of who we are and who we should be. They shape our attitudes and our attitudes shape our behavior.”

An Unexpected Dilemma

A. harvesting

B. bush

C. blossom

D. moist

E. covering

F. productive

G. ideal H. sweet-smelling I. regular J. branches K. enormous An Unexpected Dilemma(进退两难的境地)

“Soon, you’re going to have to move out!” cried my neighbor upon seeing the largest tomato plant known in my neighborhood. I had never thought that my tomato tree should have caused such a(an) (1) problem. One tiny 9-inch plant, bought for $ 1.25 in the spring, has already taken over much of my rose bed, (2) many other plants, and is well on its way to the front door.Roses require a good deal of care, and if it weren’t for the pleasure they give, it wouldn’t be worth the work. As it is, I have a garden full of (3) roses for most of the year. Bushes must be pruned(修剪)in early spring, leaving ugly woody (4) until the new growth appears a few weeks later. It was the space available in the garden that led me into planting just one

little tomato plant. A big mistake! Soil conditions made just (5) for roses turn out to be even more perfect for tomatoes. The daily watering coupled with full sun and (6) fertilizing(施肥)have turned the little plant into a tall (7) The cage I placed around it as the plant grew has long since disappeared under the thick leaves. Now the task I face in (8) the fruit is twofold: First, I have to find the red ones among the leaves, which means I almost have to stand on my head, and once found I have to reach down and under, pick the tomatoes and withdraw my full fist without dropping the prize so dearly won. I found two full-blown white roses completely hidden as I picked tomatoes in June. But they were weak and the leaves already yellow for not being (9) enough and lack of sunlight. Here I am faced with a painful small decision: To destroy a wonderful and (10) tomato plant that offers up between ten and twenty ripe sweet tomatoes each day or say good bye to several expensive and treasured roses.

Is Pasta Good for You?

A. various

B. describe

C. avoiding

D. completely

E. moderation

F. favorite

G. likely H. note I. reviewed J. backward K. contributes

Is Pasta Good for You?

Many people consider pasta bad for maintaining a healthy weight. Modern food experts often suggest (1) pasta and other carbohydrates (碳水化合物), such as white rice and potatoes. That suggestion is bad news to many people. After all, rice is a staple of many Asian countries; potatoes are a staple of some Eastern European diets; and pasta is a staple of the Italian diet and a (2) of people everywhere. However, a new study brings great news to pasta lovers around the world. The study suggests that pasta doesn't make you fat. In fact, the study says pasta may even reduce the chances of obesity. In other words, pasta may make it less (3) that you will become overweight. However, we should (4) that this research was done in Italy, where eating pasta is very common. The pasta researchers analyzed the diets of more than 23,000 people. Pasta, the researchers found, " (5) to a healthy body mass index (BMI), lower waist line and better waist-hip ratio (比例)."Licia Iacoviello, head of the Laboratory of Molecular and Nutritional Epidemiology at the Institute for Research, says that the popular view these days is that pasta is not a good choice when you want to lose weight. She adds that “some people (6) ban it from their meals." But, she says, "In light of this research, we can say that this is not a correct attitude."However, before you help yourself to a big plate of spaghetti and meatballs, you should know that eating too much pasta will not provide the benefits

researchers (7) Iacoviello warns that pasta should be eaten in (8) And, as she says, it should be part of a diet that includes (9) common Mediterranean foods such as fresh vegetables and fruits, grains, nuts, olive oil and legumes. The study, which (10) results of more than 300 previous studies on the health benefits ofa Mediterranean diet, seems to suggest that eating a Mediterranean diet is not only good tasting but good for you.

What are the Functions of Human Hair?

A. serves

B. protects

C. applied

D. similarly

E. keeping

F. physical

G. considered H. actually I. present J. falling K. decorative

What are the Functions of Human Hair?

Hair covers most of the human body in different lengths, textures(质地)and thickness. Compared with other primates(灵长类动物), humans have very little hair on their bodies. However, what hair we do have (1) serves various important functions, depending on its location. The primary function of human hair is to insulate(为…隔热)the human body. Hair does this in two ways: it (2) as a physical barrier(障碍物)between external cold air and the skin, and it also traps warm air in between the skin and the hair, (3) the body warmer. Hair also (4) skin from external factors, such as sun damage and chapped(皲裂)skin, from wind damage. It also prevents dust and dirt from (5) on the skin.Hair serves as a buffer(缓冲地带)against friction. This is one of the reasons why hair is (6) on the legs and underarms. It also makes the evaporation of sweat easier so that it won’t stick to the body during (7) activities, which can cause blisters(水泡).Hair is widely used in all mammals for beautification. Male lions have manes(鬃毛), deer have (8) spots and many birds have coloring to tell males from females. Humans, (9) , have hair for the same purpose, which is why men grow facial hair and women do not. Hair is also (10) as an important feature to add beauty, which is why women often have nice hairstyles and why men make great efforts to battle baldness.

What Is Emotional Eating

A. reward

B. downing

C. instead

D. remain

E. major

F. negative

G. extent H. overall I. drives J. sharing K. distraction

Emotional eating is when people use food as a way to deal with feelings instead of to satisfy hunger. We’ve all been there, finishing a whole bag of chips out of boredom or (1) cookie after cookie while preparing for a big test. But when done a lot — especially without realizing it — emotional eating can affect weight, health, and (2) well-being. Not many of us make the connection between eating and our feelings. But understanding what (3) emotional eating can help people take steps to change it. One of the biggest myths about emotional eating is that it’s caused by (4) feelings. Yes, people often turn to food when they’re stressed out, lonely, sad, anxious, or bored. But emotional eating can be linked to positive feelings too, like the romance of (5) dessert on Valentine’s Day or the celebration of a holiday feast. Sometimes emotional eating is tied to (6) life events, like a death or a divorce. More often, though, it’s the countless little daily stresses that cause someone to seek comfort or (7) in food. Emotional eating patterns can be learned: A child who is given candy after a big achievement may grow up using candy as a (8) for a job well done. A kid who is given cookies as a way to stop crying may learn to link cookies with comfort. It’s not easy to “unlearn” patterns of emotional eating. But it is possible. And it starts with an awareness of what’s going on. We’re all emotional eaters to some (9) (who hasn’t suddenly found room for dessert after a filling dinner?). But for some people, emotional eating can be a real problem, causing serious weight gain. The trouble with emotional eating (aside from the health issues) is that once the pleasure of eating is gone, the feelings that cause it (10) And you often may feel worse about eating the amount or type of food you did. That’s why it helps to know the differences between physical hunger and emotional hunger. Next time you reach for a snack, check in and see which type of hunger is driving it.

Many of the most damaging and life-threatening..

A. smoothly

B. displays

C. exceeded

D. transmit

E. changes

F. overcome

G. specific H. relatively I. separated J. feasible K. difficulties Many of the most damaging and life-threatening types of weather—torrential rains, severe thunderstorms and tornadoes—begin quickly, strike suddenly and disappear rapidly, destroying small regions while leaving neighboring areas untouched. One such event, a tornado, struck the northeastern section of Edmonton, Alberta, in July 1987. Total damages from the tornado (1) $250 million, the highest ever for any Canadian storm. Conventional computer models of the atmosphere have limited value in predicting short-lived local storms like the Edmonton tornado

because the available weather data is generally not detailed enough to allow computers to discern (识别) the subtle atmospheric (2) ahead of these storms. In most nations, for example, weather-balloon observations are taken just once every twelve hours at locations typically (3) by hundreds of miles. With such limited data, conventional forecasting models do a much better job predicting general weather conditions over large regions than they do forecasting (4) local events. Until recently, the observation-intensive approach needed for accurate, very short-range forecasts, or “Now casts,” was not (5) The cost of equipping and operating many thousands of conventional weather stations was extremely high, and the (6) involved in rapidly collecting and processing the raw weather data from such a network were insurmountable (不能克服的). Fortunately, scientific and technological advances have (7) most of these problems. Radar systems, automated weather instruments and satellites are all capable of making detailed, nearly continuous observation over large regions at a(n) (8) low cost. Communications satellites can (9) data around the world cheaply and instantaneously, and modern computers can quickly compile and analyze this large volume of weather information. Meteorologists (气象学家) and computer scientists now work together to design computer programs and video equipment capable of transforming raw weather data into words, symbols and vivid graphic (10) that forecasters can interpret easily and quickly. As meteorologists have begun using these new technologies in weather forecasting offices, “Now ca sting” is becoming a reality.

A. pressure

B. due

C. linked

D. costly

E. constantly

F. annoyance

G. analyze

H. option

I. relieve

J. covered

K. potentially

Section B

If you’re like most Americans you probably don’t get eight hours sleep each night.

But, if you also (1) feel exhausted, experience headache for no obvious reason or have high blood (2) you could have a more serious problem. That’s because these can be the result of snoring (打鼾)—which is, in turn, the most common symptom of a(n) (3) serious health problem—obstructive sleep apnea (OSA，阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停).While most people think of snoring as a minor (4) , research shows it can be dangerous to your health. People who suffer from OSA repeatedly and unknowingly stop breathing during the night (5) to a complete or partial obstruction of their airway. The resulting lack of oxygen can last for a minute or longer, and occur hundreds of times each night. Thankfully, most people wake when a complete or partial obstruction occurs, but it can leave you feeling completely exhausted. OSA has also been (6) to health problems such as memory loss, stroke

(中风), diabetes (糖尿病), heart attack, etc. People over 35 are at higher risk. OSA can be expensive to diagnose and treat, and is not always (7) by insurance. A sleep clinic will require an overnight visit (up to $5,000). Doctors then (8) the data and prescribe one of several treatments. Fortunately, there is now a comfortable, far less (9) and invasive treatment option available. A recent case study concludes that wearing a simple chinstrap (帽带) while you sleep can be an effective treatment for OSA. Thousands of people have used the chinstrap to help (10) their snoring symptoms, and they report better sleeping, and better health overall because of it.

A. spread

B. formal

C. chance

D. found

E. objective

F. experience

G. divisions H. economical I. respect J. replaced K. classroom

The idea of the youth hostel(旅社) started with one man: Richard Schirrmann (1874-1961), a German school teacher, who felt that there was a need for overnight accommodation for his students in order that they could see new things and have new experiences outside the (1) He felt that one learns by observing, and tried to make his dream come true in the year 1909, when he started providing accommodation for his students in inns, farmhouses and the like. The first youth hostel was opened in Schirrmann’s own school in Altena, after which it was (2) by a permanent hostel in Altena Castle. Schirrmann went on to (3) the German Youth Hostel Association in the year 1919. By this time, the idea of the youth hostel had (4) far and wide, all over the lands of Europe and further. And then, in the year 1932, a(n) (5) organization called the International Youth Hostel was founded in Amsterdam, which consisted of youth hostels from Switzerland, Germany, Poland, the Netherlands, Norway, Britain, Ireland, France, Czechoslovakia, Denmark and Belgium. Richard Schirrmann became its chairman in 1933.The idea of the youth hostel is for young people who are on nature trips to get (6) accommodation in exchange for some money and a helping hand with the domestic chores(家务活). These hostels were said to build character and a sense of independence, as the youth who stayed in them got the (7) to see how other people lived as well as to help to do work. Youth hostels are also places to meet and make new friends. They have no class (8) and everyone has to do their share. Here, wealth and position does not help you gain (9) , but friendliness does. The friendlier you are, the more you learn from the (10) of staying in a youth hostel.

A proverb is a sentence or a small number of sentences..

A. contrasting

B. owe

C. complaining

D. commercials

E. necessarily

F. employ

G. determined H. defined I. territories J. launch K. economically

A proverb is a sentence or a small number of sentences which express some common truth. They often (1) some sort of image to make the point. “Don’t cry over spilled milk,” for example, means that it is no use (2) or feeling bad about something that has already happened and that we can’t do anything about.An idiom, meanwhile, is a phrase (sometimes

a sentence) whose meaning cannot be (3) from the individual words. It does not

(4) express some truth or a complete thought. For instance, “he is true blue” has nothing to do with the person being the color blue.A proverb tells us a general truth, one that puts the common experience into a memorable form, as (5) by Miguel de Cervantes (塞万提斯). Many proverbs rely on (6) words or ideas to give a feeling of balance, such as “Out of sight, out of mind”; “Penny wise, pound foolish”; “A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.”Currently, we (7) many of our proverbs to pop cultural sources, such as songs, movies, TV shows and (8) Sometimes, these sources bring a pre-existing saying to wider popularity while other times, they (9) brand-new oral traditions. Think of “If you build it, they will come” (from the movie Field of Dreams) or “Freedom’s just another word for nothing left to lose” (from the song “Me and Bobby McGee”).Perhaps we should have a general reconditioning (修复) of proverbs. It could be done (10) and without too much trouble. New materials would not be needed. The old materials that Shakespeare used are still as good as new, and can’t be made better.

As stories that are often set in imaginary worlds..

A. based

B. bears

C. thinking

D. improvement

E. characters

F. accuracy

G. research H. design I. multiple J. producing K. critical

As stories that are often set in imaginary worlds, most animated (动画的) movies don’t have to worry much about period (1) or location realness. But those concerns were priorities

for creators of Disney’s Moana. The film’s design team felt it was (2) to get the locations and their native characters just right. “Moana is set about 2,000 years ago. This is a real place, a real period in time (3) on real stories, legends and facts,” says Bill Schwab, U.S. Art Director of Characters. “The specificity of it feels like that place was very important.”So important, in fact, that American directors John Musker and Ron Clements, as well as several crew members, took multiple trips to the South Pacific to (4) the islands, the culture and the people. The design crew drew on those experiences to create the world of the teenage Moana and the film that (5) her name. In fact, research began long before any of the team’s trips to the South Pacific. In production (6) “you come on really early, and they give you an outline of what they’re thinking,” says Ian Gooding, U.S. Production Designer. At that time, there was little to go on. “When I started, we really didn’t know anything,” Gooding says. “It was about a girl in a boat at sea. So you start (7) ‘What’s a really magnificent way of looking at that?’ Then, there’s going to be a volcano goddess. What can we do with that?”As time went on, more people joined the production, and the story got much (8) “It gets down to what the characters’ fingernails look like,” Gooding says. Schwab explained that the artists knew the basics of who the (9) were. “Then, we try to come up with something that’s believable and fresh,” he says. The team did (10) designs of the characters from many points of view. “It’s really cool to see the different takes on the same character,” Gooding notes. Their work got a big thumbs-up from Musker. Ian and his team, says the filmmaker, “have made this like a living painting.”

The answer clearly depends on your nationality..

A. surveys

B. wasted

C. volunteered

D. struggling

E. assisting

F. directions

G. likely H. low-scoring I. published J. willingness K. minor

If you saw a blind person (1) to cross the road or a mother with a baby whose car had broken down, would you help? The answer clearly depends on your nationality, according to “Society at a Glance,” a study which was (2) last week and carried out by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).The research is based on (3) of people between the ages of 15 and 64 in 26 OECD member countries as well as China, India and South Africa. The OECD compiled “an international league table (比赛排名表) of kindness.” People were asked if they had (4) , given money to charity or helped a stranger over the last month. This is called “pre-social behavior.” This could include anything from carrying an old lady’s shopping bags to (5) young children in learning to read. The top five

“kind” nations are: the U.S., Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and Britain. It is reported that “some 57 percent of British people had done something kind, although researchers admit this could be as (6) as giving (7) to a tourist.”A blind person in need is least (8) to be helped by a stranger in Greece. Greeks showed the least (9) to be kind, with just 13 percent of people ticking (勾选) the “pre-social behavior” box. Other (10) countries were Turkey, Estonia, Hungary and Portugal.

Recently, the American Academy of Pediatrics...

A. used

B. adults

C. perfectly

D. stimulate

E. form

F. relating

G. informed H. electronic I. concern J. surprisingly K. creating

Recently, the American Academy of Pediatrics (美国儿科学会) came out with a new set of guidelines (1) to screen time for children. They believe that children below 18 months are far too young to gain anything much. Children aged 2-5 years should have no more than an hour a day, and children aged 5-18 years should have no more than two hours a day. Now, the media keeps us (2) of real-time news and information. Thanks to the Internet, social networks help us (3) good friendships online. A lot of homework and activities for children have become (4) in nature. Probably, you also play games and have fun on the Internet. So, when there is so much entertainment on hand, why are people concerned? Well, the excess stimulation can have negative effects on the health of young children. All the noise and action can startle babies and interfere with their sleep. Besides, some young children get so (5) to screen time, the addiction takes them away from regular healthy activities like sports and spending time with their families. This is true not just for children, but even for teens and (6) Ultimately, this destroys creativity and damages the emotional bond within families. Not (7) unsupervised children also become victims of cyber bullying. Another major health (8) is that the use of tablets and other electronic devices can disrupt sleep by what is known as “blue light” that electronic products emit. Experts suggest that parents should pay attention to how their kids act during and after watching TV, playing games or going online on the computer. If children and teens are using high-quality, age-appropriate media that (9) positive behavior and spending plenty of healthy screen-free time as well, experts advise that the “two hours per day” restriction need not strictly apply. But even then, families should consider (10) a schedule that limits the kinds of screens children should use.

There is no doubt that people and even highly educated..

A. general

B. perform

C. detail

D. focus

E. familiar

F. Similarly

G. pick up H. Consequently I. ability J. maintain K. vary

There is no doubt that people and even highly educated adults (1) greatly in the speed and efficiency of their reading. Some proceed very slowly throughout; others dash along too quickly and then have to go back. Poor readers in particular may lack the (2) to vary their pace in reading. A great reader can move at great speed through the text of a novel or (3) light reading materials. He may be able to skim a page, (4) a word or two here and there, and gain a (5) idea what the text is about without really reading it. In reading more difficult materials, with the intention of taking in the whole of it, he proceeds more slowly, but even then he will vary his pace, (6) on the key words and passages and pass more quickly over the remainder. A less efficient reader, however, tends to (7) the same speed whatever materials he reads. (8) , even light reading materials require special concentration at difficult points. A type of reading which requires careful attention to (9) is proofreading (校对), in which the reader, in order to detect misprints in a sample print, is not so much concerned with the meaning of what he reads. This is extremely difficult for most people, since they are accustomed to overlooking such details. In fact, extreme practice is required to (10) this task efficiently and it can be done only by reading very slowly, and by paying comparatively little attention to the general meaning of the text.

Jiading—Centuries of History, Decades of Change..

A. venturing

B. described

C. interview

D. sponsor

E. historical

F. launch

G. relatively

H. professional

I. traced

J. facilities

K. regularly

Jiading—Centuries of History, Decades of Change

A book entitled Jiading—Centuries of History, Decades of Change by American writer Kate Baker has recently been published in Shanghai. A new book launch was held last week at the Old China Hand Style, a major (1) of a series of walking guide books called Beyond the

Concession: Six Walks in Shanghai’s Other Districts. And Baker’s Jiading runs the fourth among the six. From a foreign point of view, the book has (2) the history of Jiading District back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and the Song Dynasty (960-1279), when Jiading had been “a leading economic and intellectual influence in the region long before Shanghai became a major trading port,” as is (3) in Baker’s book. Baker first landed in Shanghai in 2011 with her husband, an engineer with Ford, who was sent to work in Shanghai to prepare for the (4) of the Lincoln brand in China. “My husband and I have been traveling around the world in the past 20 years,” Baker said at a( n) (5) with Shanghai Daily. “Wherever I go, I would jump into the local history and culture quickly and deeply.”Having taken a 15-month online course of Chinese with Harvard’s “China X,” Baker started (6) out on her own. On an occasional excursion into the northwest of Shanghai, she “discovered” and fell in love with Jiading. Since then, she has visited Jiading (7) bringing family, friends and tour groups. At the end of 2013, the Jiading Tourism Bureau officially invited Baker to write a book on Jiading.With up-to-date facts, useful information and (8) pictures, Baker’s Jiading is a well researched guide about interesting areas less than one hour from the city center. There are chapters on celebrating the seasonal and agricultural festivals that are unique to the region; stories of (9) figures living in Jiading; changes to the Nanxiang Old Town; tours to numerous gardens, museums and temples; and the development of outdoor recreational activities in Jiading’s Anting Town, such as the F1 car racing, horse riding and golf. With good public (10) and enough green space, Baker sees Jiading as a high-growth district of Shanghai, which offers a quality of lifestyle and tourism. “I see a better-planning and forward- thinking district government. And I sincerely thank the people of Jiading who welcomed me to their community and trusted me with their narrative,” Baker says.

Kobe Bryant (born August 23, 1978) is a former American…

A. incredible

B. previously

C. opposing

D. referred

E. scoring

F. distributed

G. led H. still I. regular J. honor K. poem

Section B

Kobe Bryant (born August 23, 1978) is a former American professional basketball player. He played his entire 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He entered the NBA directly from high school and won five NBA championships with the Lakers.

Bryant is an 18-time All-Star, 15-time member of the All-NBA Team and 12-time member of the All-Defensive team. He (1) the NBA in scoring during two seasons, and ranks third on both the league’s all-time (2) season scoring and all-time post-season scoring lists. After beginning his 20th season with the Lakers, which set an NBA record for the most seasons with the same team, Bryant announced that he would retire after the season. On November 29, 2015, Bryant announced via The Players’ Tribune that he would be retiring at the end of the season. In his (3) titled Dear Basketball, Bryant wrote that he fell in love with the game at age six; “A love so deep I gave you my all/From my mind and body/To my spirit and soul.” The 2015-16 season “is all I have left to give./My heart can take the pounding/My mind can handle the grind/But my body knows it’s time to say goodbye./And that’s OK./I’m ready to let you go.” In a letter (4) to Lakers fans before that evening’s game against the Indiana Pacers, Bryant wrote, “What you’ve done for me is far greater than anything I’ve done for you. ... My love for this city, this team and for each of you will never fade. Thank you for this (5) journey.”Bryant requested that (6) teams on the road not hold any on-court ceremonies in his (7) or present him with any gifts in public. Prior to announcing his retirement, he had been steadfast about not wanting the fuss of a staged farewell tour, preferring to hear boos instead of cheers. (8) he was honored around the league with video tributes, and fans greeted him with ovations, even at arenas that historically laughed at him like the TD Garden in Boston and the Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento. (9) Bryant was respected but not beloved, and he was astonished at the cheers he was receiving. On April 13, 2016, Bryant played his final NBA game against the Utah Jazz, (10) a season-high 60 points (the most points scored by a player that season), including outscoring the entire Jazz team 23-21 in the fourth quarter, in the Lakers’101-96 victory.

Have you heard of fitness devices such as FitBit..

A. check

B. pressing

C. companions

D. officially

E. measure

F. previously

G. losing H. thought I. depending J. applications K. remind

Have you heard of fitness devices such as Fit Bit, Jawbone or the Nike Fuel Band? These devices have become exercise (1) for fitness enthusiasts. They track everything from steps taken and heart rate, to sleep patterns, and calories burned. However, April brings a new entrant into the market. Last week, the Apple Watch was (2) unveiled by Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. The price, you ask? The watch retails anywhere from $349 to $1099, (3) on its size, strap (表带) and whether it is a sports or regular version. The high-end watches with gold cases will

be $10,000 or higher! Apple engineers and designers have put in a lot of (4) and hard work into creating this “small screen” on your wrist. There is a knob on the right that allows you to manipulate the screen without using your fingers. The “sensor” on the screen not only detects your finger, but knows the difference between when you are tapping, and when you are (5) harder. According to Tim Cook, the watch may open up a whole new area of (6) that we had never thought of. BMW has developed an app that allows its car owners to open their cars with the watch. A “Hotels” app may allow you to open the door to your hotel room without worrying about (7) the smart-card. And finally, even airlines are jumping in—passengers may be able to simply wave their wrist to pass through security or (8) into their flight. The biggest use of the watch, however, is as your personal fitness coach. The watch can (9) your pulse using a sensor at the bottom of the watch. It also has the same “accelerometer” as your iPhone, so it knows when you are moving, and also how much you are walking or running. It will (10) you if you have been sitting for too long without much activity.

Bullying in school can include verbal harassment..

A. teasing

B. suspect

C. adopted

D. closely

E. process

F. specialist

G. strongly H. unacceptable I. frightened J. threatens K. tolerate

Bullying is when someone (1) or causes harm to another person on purpose. The victims of bullying can be verbally, physically or emotionally assaulted (攻击) and are often made to feel (2) Bullying should not be viewed as an unfortunate but unavoidable part of school life. No child deserves to be bullied—it is (3) behavior and can have a serious effect on the victim. Most schools have an anti-bullying policy, so it is a good idea to be aware of the position (4) by your child’s school. Bullying in school can include verbal harassment (face to face, by phone or over the Internet), hitting, hair-pulling and kicking, (5) and name-calling, spreading rumors, damaging possessions, intimidation (恐吓), and exclusion at playtime or from social events and networks. If you (6) your child is being bullied, don’t ignore it. Find a quiet time to talk to your child. Explain that bullying is wrong and that no one should have to (7) it. Promise to do all you can to stop it. Make an appointment to see your child’s class teacher as soon as possible. If you are unhappy with the way your child’s teacher deals with the situation—either at the meeting or after the school has taken action—make an appointment to see the head teacher and go through the same (8) described above. Seek outside help from a(n) (9) adviser if the bullying continues after you have spoken to the head teacher. If you find your child is bullying another child or other children, be