Cats are creatures of habit. They like to go to sleep about the same time every day and for a certain length of time. They seem to have a natural clock inside them that tells them when to sleep. Cats increase their regular sleep with occasional cat naps(打盹). Some experts feel that humans could also benefit from this habit. Cat naps help to build up energy in the body. They are also a good way to get rid of trouble! Since cats have the same moods as humans, some experts believe that people can improve their moods. People might become happier.
A number of famous people have copied cats by taking cat naps during the day. The naps would usually last from 15 to 30 minutes. Winston Churchill took cat naps. So did Presidents Harry Truman, John F. Kennedy, and Lyndon B. Johnson. These famous men were known for their energy. They were also able to work long hours, often into the night. Napping was their secret.
1.Naps usually last _________.
A. three hours B. less than half an hour
C. forty-five minutes D. fifty-five minutes
2.Taking cat naps _________.
A. will make person lazy and tired
B. is a bad habit
C. will make people feel better
D. can help people to become famous
3.Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. People should take their naps secretly.
B. Cats have the same moods as people.
C. Some famous people take cat naps.
D. Some people have full energy after they take cat naps.
完形填空 先通读下面的短文，掌握其大意, 然后从下面四个答案中选择可以填入相应空白处的最佳答案。
Chinese students face huge pressure. There is the pressure to be better than _ _, or there is the shame of being different. Students must spend a lot of time _ _ hard in order to not be left behind.
_ is not the only way to make students succeed. Educational expert Li Zhenxi said: “It’s better to encourage kids. We should not separate students _ low grades.”
Interest is the best teacher. Letting children do the things they’re _ _ in is a good way to encourage them.
Wei Nan, 31, is one of the best trailer(预告片) directors in China. His childhood was very different _ _ those of other children. He started learning to _ _ when he was only 6. After 10 years of playing different roles, he felt _ _ of being an actor. He _ to do something he really wanted to. He spent five years learning editing(剪辑) and gradually became _ _ in this area. In 2005, he started his own company and produced trailers for famous movies.
Wei never went to a university, but nobody can deny(否认) that he is a successful young man. “I’m lucky to be able to do something I like,” he said.
1.A. the other B. other C. others D. the others
2.A. study B. to study C. studying D. studies
3.A. Competition B. Cooperation C. Comparation D. Communication
4.A. on B. in C. to D. with
5.A. worried B. interested C. supposed D. serious
6.A. as B. with C. from D. to
7.A. sing B. dance C. act D. paint
8.A. tired B. scared C. happy D. pleased
9.A. invited B. guided C. decided D. realized
10.A. strong B. famous C. healthy D. glad
—Thank you so much for helping me with my English.
— ________. That’s what friends are for.
A. Never mind. B. Don’t mention it
C. With pleasure. D. I’m sorry to hear that
My parents are strict _________ their work and they are also very strict ________ me.
A. with; in B. with; with
C. in; with D. in; in
The foreigner spoke very fast, but Bruce still can understand ________ of his speech.
A. little B. few C. a few D. a little
It’s good for people to walk more and drive less. So I’d rather _______ half an hour’s walk to work.
A. to take B. taking C. to taking D. take
