Autumn blues? Let the sunshine in falling leaves, flowers, and cold winds. For many people late autumn can be a season of depression.
Those who suffer from “the autumn blue” are often extremely tired, lack energy, need more sleep, feel increased appetite and gain weight. “The exact cause of this condition, often called seasonal depression or seasonal affective disorder（SAD）, is not known yet,” says Chen Jue, associate professor at Shanghai Mental Health Center. “But recent studies show that weather change is influential and strongly suggest that this condition is caused by changes in the availability（得到）of sunlight.”
One theory is that with decreased exposure(曝露） to sunlight, the biological clock that regulates mood, sleep, and hormones is delayed, running more slowly in winter. Exposure to light may reset the biological clock. Another theory is that brain chemicals that transmit（传送） information between nerves, called neurotransmitters （for example, serotonin）, may be altered in individuals with SAD. It is believed that exposure to light can correct these imbalances. “It is a sad season, but you can try to make it happy. Remember, spring always lives in your heart ,” Chen says. “Going outdoors to get some sunlight may reduce the tension that brings you the low spirits. Relax at work. Stretch, breathe deeply. Take a tea break. Think of your next vacation. Color treatment also works in handling low mood. Music also plays a role in treating autumn blues.”
1.Autumn blues is also called autumn _______.
A. sunshine B. depression
C. blue music D. cold winds
2.From the 3rd paragraph we know that there ________ that can help to deal with autumn blues.
A. is no biological clock B. is a real example
C. are some ways D. is no possibility
3.Which of the following is true according to the text?
A. Autumn blues can be feelings of happiness.
B. People feel tired in autumn
C. The real cause for autumn blues is still unknown.
D. Weather doesn’t change people.
4.Which of the following CAN’T you do in order to deal with autumn blues?
A. Reset the biological clock regulating mood, sleep and hormones.
B. Eat more food very low in calories and sugar.
C. Keep the balance of nerves that transmit information.
D. Take outdoor activities or sports.
Peter Onruang, a Hollywood businessman, has paid $310,000 to clone his best friend Wolfie, a lovely dog. He said, “Wolfie was more than just a pet to me.” Wolfie died two years ago, at the age of 15. But long before she and her sister Bubble passed away, Onruang had plans to bring them back to life. Onruang said, “I buried them at home. Each time I visit them, I say, ‘Hi, I’m making a new body for you.’”
Finally, Onruang found the South Korean biotechnology company RNL Bio, which can and will clone animals. Onruang collected his dogs’ stem cells (干细胞), and then he started a website MyFriendAgain.com, so he could earn and save the $310,000 that the cloning would cost.
The new dogs should look identical (完全相同的) to Wolfie and Bubble. When the cloning process is done, Onruang may end up with several clones of each dog. But Onruang admits he’s still not sure that they will be exactly the same.
Scientists cloned the first animal, a sheep named Dolly, in 1996 in Scotland. That project has raised ethical (伦理的) questions about where science should draw the line. Another question is whether such technique will lead to a day when humans could be cloned.
“If I had an opportunity to clone myself, I would do it readily,” Onruang said. “Because it’s me, I’m raising myself. I have already known exactly my strengths and weaknesses. This person is going to be the new and improved me, and will live the life I’ve always wanted to live.”
1.Onruang started the website MyFriendAgain.com in order to .
A. encourage more people to clone their pets
B. draw people’s attention to cloning
C. collect his dog’s stem cells
D. raise money to pay for the cloning
2.The purpose of the fourth paragraph is to tell us .
A. when and where scientists cloned the first sheep Dolly
B. people are in favor of the clone technology
C. there are arguments about the clone technology
D. cloning will be of great benefit to humans
3.What is Onruang’s attitude towards cloning humans?
A. He doesn’t care about it. B. He is enthusiastic about it.
C. He strongly opposes it. D. He never thinks about it.
The wedding（婚礼） took place in a Birmingham hotel. The bride and her father arrived in a new black American sports car. Her father looked nervous and uncomfortable in front of the cameras. The bride wore a silk wedding dress. She smiled nervously at the waiting photographers and went to a room on the first floor where she met her future husband for the very first time.
Carla Germaine and Greg Cordell were the winners of a radio station’s competition. The aim of the competition was to find two strangers prepared to marry without having met each other. Miss Germaine, 23, is a model. Mr. Cordell, 27, is a TV salesman. They were among the two hundred people who entered for a particular “experiment” organized by BMRB radio in Birmingham, England. Greg and Carla were among eight finalists who were interviewed live on radio. They took a lie detector （测谎仪）test and the station also spoke to their friends and family about their personalities. The competition judges included an astrologer（占卜家）who declared that they were suited.
The couple celebrated their wedding with a wedding breakfast and a party for 100 guests in the evening, but not everyone shared their joy. Miss Germaine’s mother looked anxious through-out the wedding and Mr. Cordell’s parents are reported to be less than delighted.
Organizations, including the marriage guidance service Relate, have criticized the marriage. As one expert put it, “we have enough problems getting young people to take marriage seriously. Marriage should always be about love.”
The couples are now on a Caribbean honeymoon followed by journalists. Their other prizes include a year’s free use of a wonderful apartment in the centre of Birmingham, and a car. But will it last?
1.How did the couple’s parents react to the wedding?
A. The bride’s mother shared their joy.
B. The bridegroom’s parents were quite delighted
C. The bridegroom’s parents were not that joyful.
D. The bride’s father felt uncomfortable about the wedding.
2.Some experts believe that ________.
A. marriage without the couple’s meeting each other first ends up in divorce.
B. most young people take marriage seriously except this couple.
C. young people nowadays are too careless about marriage.
D. taking a lie detector test can not solve all the marriage problems.
3.One of the prizes for the couple is ________.
A. to spend their honeymoon wherever they like.
B. to use an apartment free for some time.
C. to have a wedding dress free.
D. to own an American sports car.
4.Which of the following is the best title of the passage?
A. Two Strangers and a Wedding. B. A Wedding Based on love.
C. A Short--lived Marriage. D. A Well--Matched Couple.
Do you like to eat out? Do you like to eat quickly? Do you like inexpensive food? Some people go to fast-food restaurants for these reasons. In the past, people usually went to diners（小餐馆）for these reasons. In fact, many people in the States still go to diners today for the same reasons.
A man named Walter Scott had the first “diner” in 1872. It wasn’t a real diner. It was only a food cart. People on the street walked up to the cart to buy food. These carts served late-night workers who wanted a cup of coffee and a late-night meal. The meal was a sandwich or boiled eggs. In 1887, Samuel Jones built the first diner big enough to allow the customers to come inside. However, they did not sit down. Later, people built diners with counters and stools, and people sat down while they ate.
Before long, many diners stayed open around the clock. In other words, people were able to eat in diner at any time. Diners changed in other ways, too. The original menu of sandwiches and coffee became bigger. It included soup, favorite dishes, and a breakfast menu. In addition, diners soon became permanent buildings. They were no longer carts on wheels.
Diners today look similar to the diners of the early 1900s. They are usually buildings with large windows. Inside, the diners have shining counters with stools, booths, and tables and chairs. People can eat all three meals in a modern diner.
Today, many people eat in fast-food restaurants such as McDonald’s and Burger King. However, the diner remains an American tradition, and thousands of people still enjoy eating there. It was popular a century ago, and it is still popular today.
1.A man named Walter Scott had the first “diner” in 1872. Why is the word “diner” in quotation marks(引号)？
A. Because it is spelled differently from “ dinner”
B. Because diner was a new word
C. Because the first diner was not what it is now
D. Because it is a special kind of restaurant
2.According to paragraph 3, diners changed in __________
A. Two ways B. four ways
C. three ways D. five ways
3.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Diners existed before a fast-food restaurant
B. The menu included more food than sandwiches and coffee
C. Sandwiches became bigger
D. Burger King is a fast-food restaurant
4.The main idea of the passage is that ______________.
A. Samuel Johns built the first diner big enough to allow the customers to come inside
B. The diner is a traditional , popular place to eat in the United States
C. American diners serve many types of food 24 hours a day to their customers
D. Diners are different from fast-food restaurants in many ways
你的朋友王林刚转学去了一所新学校，学校的各个学生社团(associations)正在纳新。面对众多的选择，王林没了主意，写信向你求助。假如你是李越，你认为可以考虑参加篮球协会(the Basketball Association)或者英语俱乐部(the English Club)。请你用英语给王林写一封100—120词的信，推荐这两个社团，并分别说明推荐理由。
注意：信的抬头与落款已给出（不计入词数）。
Dear Wang Lin,
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Yours sincerely
Li Yue
下面短文中有10处语言错误。请在有错误的地方增加、删除或修改某个单词。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧）,并在其下面写上该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
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I love camping. It is my favoritest way to spend the summer vacation. Last year, my family and I went camping in the countryside. It was one of the most excited experiences I had never had. We slept in a tent and went on a long walk every day. We cook over a fire and the food always tasted wonderfully. For a whole week, I saw lovely mountain views or breathed fresh air. At night, I heard the gentle wind blowing in the tree, and I felt so peaceful. It doesn’t cost many to camp, and what I believe it’s the best way to get close nature and enjoy its beauty.
