The effects of coffee consumption on health have long been a subject of conflict and uncertainty. Since the 1980s, some have spoken out against coffee as harmful to health, while others have welcomed coffee for its supposed benefits to health.
According to a scientific report, mild coffee consumption, three to five cups per day, can be taken as a healthy dietary pattern, along with other healthful behaviors. The report also says that coffee consumption helps reduce the risk of heart disease and it protects against Parkinson’s disease.
According to Dr. Donald Hensrud of Mayo Clinic, high consumption of coffee has health risks. Dr. Hensrud mentions the dangers of high coffee consumption for people with a certain illness that slows the breakdown of caffeine in the body. Some studies said that drinking two or more cups of coffee daily can actually increase the risk of heart disease in these people.
According to conclusions from a recent study led by Dr. Gregory Marcus, a doctor from the University of California San Francisco, daily moderate consumption of caffeine, less than 4 cups, is not associated with these issues.
Until the scientific community reaches a general agreement on the effects of coffee consumption on human health, it will be up to the individual to decide whether the benefits of drinking coffee are greater than the risks.
When informed of these possible health benefits and harms of drinking coffee, Harwood, a high school student stated, “Even though there might be some negative effects of drinking coffee, for the most part, coffee drinking sounds good for health. Not to mention I need coffee to stay awake. ”
1.What is the people’s attitude toward the effects of coffee on health according to Paragraph 1?
A. Disapproving. B. Tolerant.
C. Doubtful. D. Mixed.
2.What can we infer about Harwood?
A. He’ll keep on drinking coffee. B. He loves his high school life.
C. He often falls asleep in class. D. He has some health problems.
3.What would be the best title for the text?
A. Why People Love Coffee? B. How Coffee Affects Health?
C. The Culture of Coffee Drinking. D. The New Findings of Heart Disease.
Recently I and other Red Cross volunteers met a group of victims from Hurricane Katrina. We were there, as mental health professionals, to offer “psychological first aid” and I was struck by the simple healing power of presence. As we walked in the gate to the shelter, we were greeted with a burst of gratitude from the first person we met. I felt appreciated, but also guilty, because I hadn’t really done anything yet.
I first realized the power of presence many years ago when a friend’s mother passed away unexpectedly. I received a call saying she had just passed away. I wanted to rush down there immediately, but didn’t want to intrude(打扰) on this very personal period of sadness. I was torn about what to do. Another friend with me then said, “Just go. Just be there.” I did, and I will never regret it.
Since then, I have not hesitated to be in the presence of others. Once I sat at the bedside of a young man suffering from the pain of his AIDS-ralated dying. He was not awake, and obviously unaware of others’ presence. However, the atmosphere was by no means solenm. His family, playing guitars and singing, allowed him to be present with them as though he were still fully alive.
In my life, I am repeatedly struck by the healing power of presence. In it, none of us are truly alone. It not only is something we give to others but also changes me for the better.
1.Why were the hurricane victims grateful to the author?
A. He built shelters for them. B. He gave immediate first aid to them.
C. He came to stay with them. D. He brought mental health professionals.
2.What did the author do when his friend’s mother passed away?
A. He hesitated over whether to go. B. He went to his friend’s at once.
C. He knew what to do instantly. D. He decided not to disturb his friend.
3.What does the underlined word “solenm” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?
A. Heavy but warm. B. A little sad but cosy.
C. Relaxing and delightful. D. Very serious and unhappy.
4.What has the author learned from his experience?
A. A friend in need is a friend indeed.
B. Being present can make a big difference.
C. The family harmony is the happiest thing in life.
D. Being a volunteer can make one’s life more significant.
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1.Which number should you call if you want to improve your English?
A. 519-475-6600 B. 416-322-9735
C. 905-175-8900 D. 416-946-0816
2.When will the shortest camp start?
A. On July 10. B. On June 15.
C. On June 25. D. On August 16.
3.Where can you go if you are interested in the experience of adventure?
A. Kandalore. B. STEM Camp.
C. ESL Summer Camp. D. DEEP Summer Academy.
4.How similar are STEM Camp and DEEP Summer Academy?
A. They both offer scholarships for students.
B. They provide the same courses for students.
C. They both prepare students for their development.
D. They are both designed for international students.
假如你叫李华，你的美国网友Jack在上周给你的电子邮件中，希望你能为他介绍一下中国传统节日——端午节（The Dragon Boat Festival）。请你根据下面的提示给他回一封邮件。
1.庆祝时间；
2.庆祝方式：包粽子，吃粽子；观看龙舟赛（在南方流行）；
3.目的和重要性。
注意：1.词数100词左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：粽子rice dumplings/Zongzi 自尽commit suicide 竹叶bamboo leaf
Dear Jack,
Glad to hear from you and I would like to tell you something about the Dragon Boat Festival in China.
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Best wishes to you!
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文，文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
My parents have decided to take me to pay a visit on Britain. I am excited, hope to make a good use of this opportunity. Firstly, I will talk to native speaker as much as I can improve my English. Secondly, there are many attractions that interested me a lot, among which is Big Ben. Beside, football, that is popular in England, is my favorite sport. I have been dreaming of watching a live football match there but now the dream will come true. My friend Alice lives in London. I will probable meet her. Whatever I do, I am sure I will have a good time.
Nowadays, there are a lot of reminding days in the world. World Read Aloud Day is celebrated each year on the first Wednesday of March. It1.(start) by the LitWorld.org website in 2010 and has now reached 65 countries.2.aim is to encourage people worldwide who cannot read to enjoy the benefits of a book. The website asks everyone3.(celebrate) the day by taking a book, finding an audience and reading out aloud. It is about taking action to show the world that the right to read and write4.(belong) to all people. The website asks visitors to join in the movement to reduce the number of illiterate(不识字的) people in the world. It is5.(absolute) necessary to help those6.cannot read. The website says, “It’s time to start by reading aloud to7.might like it. Share a book with a child who might need it, share a story with someone who would treasure it, listen patiently8.someone else’s story as they share with you.” The United Nations says, ”Literacy involves a9.(vary) of learning in10.(enable) individuals to achieve their goals, to develop their knowledge and to participate fully in society.” In that way, World Read Aloud Day does help make a difference.
