Are you scared to see the dentist in your childhood? Some kids were afraid of 1.(go) to the dentist's, but not me. I had a2.(fun) dentist. His name was Dr. Smileyface I don't think that was 3.(reality), but that was4.he told all the kids who came to see him. He had a cool waiting room. It had video games and 5.big toy box. Dr. Smileyface always wore amusing hats.Sometimes he had his face6.(paint ). He asked interesting questions. He made me laugh. One time, he told me this joke, “What has lots of7.(tooth )but never goes to the dentist? A.comb! When he pulled my tooth, it didn't hurt at all !He also taught me how to take care8.my decayed tooth because he said he didn't want me to see him too often in the clinic. Before I went home, he always gave me a surprise. Once he gave me a rubber spider9.(scare)my mom with!10. wise Dr. Smileyface was. He made it less terrible for kids to see a dentist.
Whenever we watch a horror movie and something scary happens, we might close our eyes and scream. However, chances are that we'll continue to watch and enjoy the movie anyway. So why can fear be so much fun?
According to a recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh in the US, watching horror movies can raise our mood, unite people and boost our confidence.
In the study, 262 adults were asked to enter a haunted house(鬼屋)attraction. In the haunted house for 35 minutes, they saw a series of tense scenes and were asked to record their feelings both before and after the experience. At the same time, the researchers also monitored their brain waves.
According to the researchers, the participants were more likely to be happier and less anxious and tired after they left the attraction. That's because in this intense condition their brains released more dopamine(多巴胺), a chemical which “produce a strong feeling of excitement and happiness lasting after the threat has passed,”reported Business Insider.
What's more taking advantage of this sensation may bring people together. People in scary situations are more likely to be uncertain and depend on others for support. “We’re social and emotional beings- we need each other in times of stress,so we feel close to those we are with when afraid makes sense.” Said Margee Kerr,one of the study’s authors.
In addition, it could be a good way to boost our confidence. “Being scared in a safe place is a source of enjoyment and makes us feel good physically and can even serve as a confidence boost by reminding us that we can make it through a scary situation,we are strong, Kerr told The Independent.
1.In the study, the participants did not_________.
A.stay in a haunted house for about half an hour
B.record their own feelings after the experience
C.monitor their own brain waves
D.see a series of tense scenes together
2.The participants probably feel_________after they left the attraction.
A.more scared B.more anxious and tired
C.less confider D.happier and more excited
3.The underlined word “boost” probably mean_________.
A.lower B.reduce C.increase D.decrease
4.The purpose of the study is to find out_________.
A.why people enjoy watching horror films
B.different ways to raise mood and unite people
C.how people feel when they are in a scary situation
D.what is the source of enjoyment
Shenzhen once again took part in Earth hour, as a wide range of activities were held Saturday in Futian District to encourage people not only to switch off the lights between 8:30 p. m. and 9:30 p.m, but also to join millions in protecting biodiversity in the Guangdong- Hong Kong- Macao Greater Bay Area.
Earth Hour, which is held annually, was started by World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)in 2007. With this year's theme, “Connect to Earth,” WWF also joined hands with One Planet Foundation (OPF)to invite experts to conduct research on and launch an ecological map of the Greater Bay Area, in order to call attention from al1 walks of life to the promotion of ecological progress in the area. The map was officially unveiled at the 2019 Earth Hour event at SCPG Center in Futian.
In addition to this event, a carnival sharing the theme “Connect to earth”. Was organized Saturday and Sunday at the art square in Xiangmi Park, which was open to the public for free.
A representative from WWF and OPF said, “We hope this carnival, through various kinds of activities like games and handicrafts, will raise residents' awareness of the importance of biodiversity where we live. We want to engage more to protect valuable animals in the Greater Bay Area.”
The two-day carnival attracted many children accompanied by their parents. A father on the scene told the Shenzhen Daily, "Interactions like this are great opportunities for kids to learn more about the earth as they don' t get to know this knowledge very often.”
Besides Shenzhen, many other cities in China also held related activities with the same focus on biodiversity but based on the local ecological habitats.
1.What's the theme of Earth Hour this year?
A.Switch off the lights B.Unveil an ecological map
C.Connect to Earth D.Protect Valuable Animals
2.Earth Hour was first started by_________.
A.World Wide Fund for Nature B.the Guangdong- Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area
C.One planet Foundation D.SCPG Center in Futian
3.We can learn from the passage that_________.
A.the carnival was held to help residents to relax
B.many other cities in China held activities with different topics
C.many parents thought the activities were helpful to children
D.the ecological map of China was unveiled at the 2019 Earth Hour event
4.We can read this passage in the section of_________.
A.Local News B.Opinion C.Market D.Business
US writer Margaret Lee Runbeck once wrote, Happiness is not a station you arrive at, but a manner of travelling. But travelling is not always happy, at least for the buddies in the movie green Book. The popular film won Best Picture at the 91st Academy Awards on Feb 25.
The movie was adapted from the true story of a road trip through the southern US in the early 1960s. In the film, the black pianist Don Shirley hires Italian-American Tony Vallelonga to drive him to performances, but they face problems because of Shirley's skin color. These problems lead them to form a special friendship.
“There's something so deeply right about this movie, so true to the time,” wrote US film critic Mick LaSalle. The time La Salle is talking about was between late 1870s and 1960s, a very different period in US history. Many parts of the country had Jim Crow laws, which allowed racial segregation(种族隔离).
These laws made life and travel dangerous for African-Americans. They couldn't use certain hotels, restaurants, or even gas stations. They had to be indoors after sunset or they might go to jail. Even black celebrities had to follow the laws.
But in 1936, a black postman named Victor H. Green made a list of friendly businesses in New York City. He published the list as a small book with a green cover. The Green Book helped African-Americans travel more safely. Then, in 1964 ,Jim Crow laws went away. The book went away, too.
Today many US people still remember the time of Jim Crow. But they probably don’t know about The Green Book. It's a forgotten part of the story. Thanks to this movie,maybe people can remember it again.
1.The story in the movie happened_________in the US.
A.in1936 B.in the early 1960s C.In1964 D.in the late 1870s
2.According to the Jim Crow laws, African-Americans_________.
A.could stay in any hotel they like
B.needn't follow the laws if they are famous people
C.could not hang out with friends at midnight
D.couldn't work with the white people
3.To help African-Americans travel more safely,_________made the Green Book.
A.a black celebrity B.a black pianist
C.a black postman D.an Italian-American driver
4.The film is mainly about_________.
A.a dangerous and terrible trip of a pianist
B.a special friendship between a pianist and a driver
C.how to travel more safely in the southern US
D.a different period in American history
When is it time to retire? For many athletes, who spend their youth fighting for their dreams and honors, this is a difficult question.
Ning Zetao, China's world champion swimmer, decided to answer it on March 6. the day he turned 26 years old.
“I have no fear for either the past or the future. Today I want to say goodbye to the swimming pool and start a new chapter in my life...The way to success is never easy, push yourself and DO NOT SETTLE To swimming, to youthfulness,” wrote Ning on his account on Sina Weibo.
Born in 1993, Ning attended China's national swimming championship in 2013 and won the men's 50m and 100m events. In 2014, he won four gold medals at the Asian Games. He also set a new Asian record in the 100m event in September.
In August, 2015, Ning made history by winning the men's 100m freestyle title at the FINA.World Aquatics Championship in Kazan, Russia, becoming the first Asian swimmer to ever win a medal at the FINA world championship.
However, his career has been on the slide since. He failed to make the 100m final at the 2016 Rio Games. In December 2018, Ning attended the last event in his professional career in Australia where he won the men's 100m freestyle event. He did not compete in any following competition because of injury.
His family said he would go back to school. After all, every ending is a new beginning.
1.Ning Zetao announced his retirement____________.
A.in the newspaper B.over the radio
C.on TV D.through the Internet
2.Ning Zetao won his first gold medal at the international event in____________.
A.2013 B.2014 C.2015 D.2018
3.His career started to get worse after____________.
A.the 2014 Asian Games B.the National Swimming Championship
C.the 2016 Rio Games D.the 2015 FINA World Championships
4.From Nings announcement, we can learn that____________.
A.he is a talented athlete. B.he is hardworking and confident.
C.his dream is to go to university D.he gave up his career because of his injury
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Gardening is popular in many parts of the world. It brings us sweet smelling lowers, fresh fruit and vegetables. But you can get more from your garden.
Gardening helps you to keep healthy. Today’s people sit indoors for too long and don't get much exercise. When you garden, you have to move around. It's a good chance for you to exercise your body by watering flowers or doing some digging. Besides, when you are in your garden, you can feel the warm sunshine. This means you are getting Vitamin D. It helps your bodies use calcium(钙), which is necessary to keep your bone strong.
▲ .It gets them off computers, televisions and phones. Gardening can be a great teacher to teach children about nature and healthy eating. It can also help them to understand the meaning of “No pains, no gains”.
Gardening is a great way to meet people and build relationships. When you are gardening, you are outdoors. So it is a perfect time to communicate with your neighbours. Most people love to talk about their hobbies, and so do gardeners. They usually enjoy showing people what they are growing. And most enjoy sharing advice and stories about their gardens.
1.When it's_____ you can get Vitamin D in your garden.
A.sunny B.cloudy C.snowy D.rainy
2.According to the passage________is one of the gardening activities.
A.watching TV B.watering flowers C.walking dogs D.playing with phones
3.Which of the following can be the missing part in the third paragraph?
A.Gardening will be good for your bones.
B.Gardening may help people to feel happy.
C.Gardening is a great activity to do with children.
D.Gardening can be a good way to meet neighbours.
4.The best title of the passage may be “___________”.
A.Gardening Teaches Children B.Advantages of Gardening
C.Healthy Eating Habits D.Gardening with Neighbours
