People who often eat nuts appear to live longer, according to the latest study of its kind. The findings, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, suggested the greatest benefit was in those eating them on their daily diet.
Eating nuts was linked to a healthier lifestyle including being less likely to smoke or be overweight and more likely to exercise. The British Heart Foundation said more research was needed to prove the link, “While this is an interesting link, we need further research to make sure if it's the nuts that protect heart health, or other sides of people’s lifestyle .”
The study followed nearly 120,000 people for 30 years. The more regularly people ate nuts, the less likely they were to die during the study. People eating nuts once a week were 11% less likely to have died during the study than those who never ate nuts. Lead researcher Dr. Charles Fuchs, from the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, said, “The most obvious benefit was a decrease of 29%in deaths from heart disease, but we also saw a significant reduction-11%- in the danger of dying from cancer.”
They suggest nuts are lowering cholesterol(胆固醇). and insulin resistance(胰岛素抗性). Nuts contain unsaturated fat(不饱和脂肪), protein(蛋白质) and several kinds of vitamins and minerals and they can take the place of snacks like chocolate bars, cakes and biscuits.
Victoria Taylor, senior expert at the British Heart Foundation, said, “This study shows close connection between regularly eating a small handful of nuts and a lower risk of death from heart disease.” Choosing plain, unsalted foods rather than sweet, salted, or chocolate-covered will keep your salt and sugar intake down.
1.According to the passage, what kind of people benefit most from eating nuts?
A. Those who eat most nuts at a time.
B. Those who eat most nuts.
C. Those who eat nuts on their daily diet.
D. Those who eat less nuts.
2.Which kind of disease had a most decrease for regular nuts eater?
A. Cancer.
B. Heart disease.
C. Stomach disease.
D. Unknown.
3.The writer developed the article mainly by .
A. providing facts
B. giving examples
C. listing data
D. comparing the difference
4.Which section should the passage be taken from the newspaper?
A. Science section.
B. Health section.
C. Entertainment section.
D. Tech section.
He wrote that the “human mind is capable of excitement without the application of unpleasant and violent stimulants (刺激物)”. And it appears that simply reading these words by William Wordsworth proves his point.
Researchers at the University of Liverpool found the writing of Shakespeare and Wordsworth and the like had a beneficial effect on the mind, making it active and excited by catching the reader’s attention and leading to moments of self-reflection.
Using scanners, they monitored the brain activity of volunteers as they read pieces of classical English literature both in their original form and in a modem translation. And according to the Sunday Telegraph, the experiment showed the more challenging writing and poetry set off far more electrical activity in the brain than the simple readings.
The research also found poetry, in particular, increased activity in the right brain, an area concerned with “autobiographical memory”, which helped the readers to reflect on their own experiences in light of what they had read. The academics said this meant the classics were more useful than self-help books.
The brain responses of 30 volunteers were monitored in the first part of the research as they read Shakespeare in its original and modern form. In one example, volunteers read a line from King Lear, “A father and a gracious aged man: him have you madded”, before reading the simpler, “A father and a gracious aged man: him you have enraged”. Shakespeare’s use of the adjective “mad” as a verb caused a higher level of brain activity than the straightforward version.
The next part of the research is looking at the extent to which poetry can affect psychology and provide benefit. Volunteers’ brains were scanned while reading four lines by Wordsworth, and four “translated” lines were also provided. The result showed that the first version caused a greater degree of brain activity.
“Poetry is not just a matter of style. It is a matter of deep versions of experience that add the emotional and biographical to the cognitive (认知的),” said Professor Davis, leader of the researchers.
1.The words by William Wordsworth in Paragraph 1 are used to .
A. prove the poet’s point B. introduce the topic
C. serve as an example D. stress the importance of reading
2.What is the beneficial effect of reading classics on the mind?
A. It excites the reader’s mind. B. It reflects the reader’s experience.
C. It catches the reader’s attention. D. It monitors the reader’s brain activity.
3.What method is mainly used in the experiment?
A. Comparing responses. B. Analyzing data.
C. Observing activities. D. Testing ability.
4.According to Professor Davis, poetry can affect the mind mainly because of .
A. its style B. its meaning
C. its depth D. its writer
Peyto Lake, Canada
Located in Banff National Park, Canada’s first national park Peyto Lake is one of the most wonderful lakes in the world. What makes it truly beautiful is its unique greenish-blue color, and placement in the Canadian Rockies. Named after trail guide Bill Peyto, this lake is located at a height of 1,860m.
Entry Details: $9.80 adult, $8.30 senior, $4.90 youth, and $19.60 family
Best Time to Visit: July, August, and September
Lake Argentino, Argentina
Located in the Patagonian province in Argentina, the lake is truly beautiful. Surrounded by glaciers and snow-covered mountains, the lake presents visual delights like none other. With a maximum depth of 500 meters, it’s the biggest freshwater lake in Argentina. The lake is famous for fishing.
Entry Details: $15~$20, changes as per season, but entry for tourists above 70 years of age is always free.
Best Time to Visit: December to March, and late November
Lake Baikal, Russia
Being the world’s oldest and deepest lake, Baikal is about 395 meters long, 49 meters wide and 1,637 meters deep. It holds more water than the Five Great Lakes of America combined, and is thus the largest freshwater lake globally. Located in the south Russian region of Siberia, a trip to view this lake is a trip of a lifetime!
Entry Details: No Entrance fee here
Best Time to Visit: March to April
Lake Como, Italy
Considered one of the most beautiful lakes in Europe, Lake Como has attracted tourists since Roman times. Located in Lombardy, Como is one of the deepest lakes in Europe. Surrounded by villas and palaces, this lake has attracted some of the wealthiest. Today, many celebrities(名人) have houses here. Here you can enjoy water sports, take a flight over the lake, or try skiing during the winters-every tourist has something he’s going to like!
Entry Details: Free
Best Time to Visit: July and September
1.Why is the passage presented?
A. To call on people to travel around the world.
B. To introduce some beautiful lakes around the world.
C. To explain how some world-famous lakes formed.
D. To tell us what tourist can do around the world-famous lakes.
2.Which place has to be paid for a visit of an 80-years-old man?
A. Lake Como, Italy. B. Lake Baikal, Russia.
C. Peyto Lake, Canada. D. Lake Argentino, Argentina.
3.What can be inferred from the passage?
A. The world’s second largest freshwater lake is in Russia
B. A trail guide gave the name to Peyto Lake of Canada
C. Lake Como is well known for its color and location
D. Lake Argentino is surrounded by glaciers and snow-covered mountains
Dad pushed his finger into my basket. “What’s that?”he asked. “Mew, ”said the basket.
Dad suddenly pulled his hand away. “Oh no,” he said. “Not a cat. No way. ”
I pulled Checkers from the basket. “It’s not a cat. It’s a kitten. Can I keep him? Please?”
Dad frowned for a minute, thinking. Then he rubbed Checkers under the chin(下巴). “You’ll have to take good care of him. ”
I hugged Checkers. “I will, “I promised. he won’t be any trouble at all.” And Checkers wasn’t—until he grew into a cat. He wanted to be the first one in the house- and the first one out of the house. Sometimes he blocked dad in the way. “That cat!”Dad complained. Checkers climbed onto our roof. He had no trouble getting down. Usually he aimed for Dad. “That cat!” Dad yelled. Checkers flushed the toilet and watched the water circle away. “That cat!”Dad was almost mad. Checkers hid in strange places. He liked to surprise people.
One day he hid under the couch(睡椅). Dad walked by with a glass of orange juice. Checkers jumped out. He curled around Dad’s ankle and attacked Dad’s toes. Orange juice spilt all over the floor. Dad yelled and put Checkers outside. “Get out of my way, cat!” he said angrily. And he slammed the door.
Dad washed the injured toes and peeled open a bandage. He wrapped it around his big toe, and then he opened four more for his ankle.
I watched from the window. Checkers looked frustrated as he walked down the road.
“I’m sorry Checkers scratched you, ”I said. “He was just playing. He didn’t mean to hurt you.”
“Don’t worry, ”said Dad. “That cat will be back. ”
After supper I called for Checkers. But Checkers didn’t come. Nighttime came. I called and called. I knocked his food dish with a spoon loudly. But still no Checkers. I left the porch light on. But the next morning Checkers still wasn’t there.
I carried a picture of Checkers to all the neighbors. I drew posters and hung them all over. But nobody found Checkers.
Days went by. Life wasn’t the same without that cat. I was angry with Dad. I didn’t think he missed Checkers at all.
Then one night the phone rang.
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假如你是李华。暑假即将来临，请给你的美国朋友Jack写一封邮件，邀请他暑假一起去上海迪士尼乐园(Shanghai Disneyland) 游玩。内容包括:
1. 约定去上海迪士尼的时间；
2. 告知交通方式；
3. 简单介绍园内表演和娱乐活动；
注意:1. 词数80左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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At the funeral, I tried to say good-bye to Grandpa, but all I could do was feel bad. Most of the adults were busy _______to one another. They didn’t talk about Grandpa. Afterward, I kept my grandpa _______in my mind by talking about him_______. I was afraid if I might _______him. I told everyone he died. One day when I was with my mother in a _______, I told the check-out lady. When we got outside, my mother hugged me close and told me not to tell _______ about Grandpa’s death. Then I realized that there were other ways I could remember him.
I planted a tree in our backyard, in _______of Grandpa. The stars made me feel _______. I’d choose a star in the sky and _______it was Grandpa ________. In school, my teacher suggested that I write stories and draw pictures. The more I wrote and the more I drew, the more I ________about Grandpa and me.
I gave my favorite ________to the library in memory of my Grandpa. The librarian wrote his name on a special label and put it ________. I used to ________the book. It wasn’t ________the shelf, I was happy ________was reading “my grandpa’s book.”
________, I was working hard in school and having fun with my friends again. I can’t remember everything about my grandpa, ________every once in a while, someone or something ________me of him. The memories feel warm and good. Now I know, and I want you to know, the best ________ are like love. They last forever.
1.A. talking B. praying C. yelling D. explaining
2.A. aware B. alive C. awake D. alike
3.A. currently B. constantly C. occasionally D. absolutely
4.A. regard B. forgive C. forget D. recall
5.A. restaurant B. hospital C. school D. store
6.A. strangers B. friends C. ladies D. gentlemen
7.A. honor B. favor C. defense D. praise
8.A. tired B. easy C. good D. lucky
9.A. prove B. predict C. confirm D. pretend
10.A. setting off B. making up C. looking down D. getting up
11.A. remembered B. worried C. cared D. heard
12.A. book B. diary C. plant D. CD
13.A. outside B. inside C. forward D. beside
14.A. protect B. lend C. borrow D. visit
15.A. beside B. under C. behind D. on
16.A. one B. someone C. nobody D. everyone
17.A. Before long B. Ever after C. After all D. Since then
18.A. for B. and C. but D. as
19.A. warns B. convinces C. reminds D. informs
20.A. expectations B. beliefs C. emotions D. memories
