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New research says nuts could be a 1.(value), tasty and nutritious slimming aid. Researchers from Harvard University recommended that people replace a daily unhealthy snack with a small handful of nuts 2.(slow) down weight gain. This is 3.(especial) helpful for people as they get older. The researchers found that people who ate just 14g of nuts every day gained less weight 4.those who ate another snack. The people who ate the nuts were less likely to become obese (肥胖的). However, the benefits to our weight could be quite small. 5.(eat) nuts instead of chocolate and cakes could help prevent a weight gain of just 0.4 to 0.7kg over four years.
The researchers conducted a long-term study in which they looked at 6.lifestyle of nearly 190,000 people for over two 7.(decade). The participants in the research 8.(divide) into three groups. They included more than 51,000 male health professionals aged 40 to 75, 121,700 nurses aged 35 to 55 and 16,686 nurses aged 24 to 44. Researchers asked the participants questions every four years about 9.(they) weight, how often they ate nuts, and how often they exercised. A researcher said replacing less healthy foods with nuts might help reduce the weight gain 10. is common as we age, and might lower the chances of becoming obese.
Confidence has nothing to do with your figure. I learned this recently.
Every day I’d look in the mirror, hate what I see, and repeat the words _____, “I am beautiful.” Sometimes I’d even grit my teeth (咬紧牙关) to _____the words out. But I _____saying it, no matter what.
It was at the _____of my friend that I began this _____. He said he wanted to be friends with me because of my _____and gentle character. Besides, he also saw me as beautiful and it _____him that I couldn’t see it in myself.
For a long time, I had _____that my weight made me a second-rate person. Years of being fat and years of being _____had caused me to build a cocoon (茧) around myself. I _____thought that if I stayed quiet, maybe I would be safe. I put myself in layers of _____, my heart breaking a little more with each wedding invitation. I _____hoping for my true love, believing I wasn’t good enough.
It wasn’t until I met him that I was determined to be happy on my own and things began to _____. He pointed out my _____ personalities and excellent qualities and made me repeat them out loud. I laughed at first because it felt _____, but I kept at it every day.
Then, one day, a(n) _____thing happened. Staring into the mirror, I realized with a(n) _____that I believed it! He wasn’t _____and it was true － I’m beautiful! The layers of my cocoon suddenly disappeared. And nowadays, I learn to love myself and keep _____no matter what my dress size is. Indeed, confidence comes from _____.
1.A.hopefully B.unusually C.excitedly D.unwillingly
2.A.sleep B.cry C.tell D.find
3.A.stopped B.regretted C.continued D.considered
4.A.request B.thought C.cost D.invitation
5.A.hobby B.plan C.idea D.habit
6.A.wealth B.kindness C.success D.coldness
7.A.delighted B.embarrassed C.worried D.frightened
8.A.believed B.doubted C.forgot D.forgave
9.A.looked up B.stared at C.shouted at D.laughed at
10.A.similarly B.mistakenly C.suddenly D.intelligently
11.A.guilt B.loss C.fear D.joy
12.A.stopped B.enjoyed C.risked D.preferred
13.A.disappear B.increase C.worsen D.change
14.A.good B.negative C.strange D.funny
15.A.helpless B.dangerous C.silly D.meaningless
16.A.interesting B.amazing C.terrifying D.challenging
17.A.question B.excuse C.pity D.shock
18.A.lying B.listening C.dreaming D.waiting
19.A.curious B.quiet C.confident D.healthy
20.A.society B.inside C.family D.experience
Earthquakes are among the most destructive (破坏性的)natural disasters. It can strike without warning. The earthquake safety tips below will increase your chances of surviving an earthquake.
If you are indoors, stay there. Quickly move to a safe location in the room such as under a strong desk or a strong table. 1.You can also get to a corner formed by two walls with your arms over your head. Avoid taking cover near windows, large mirrors, or hanging objects.
2. Don’t take shelter under a tree, street lights, electric poles or tall buildings. Run to open spaces and move away from the nearby buildings to avoid anything falling on you. Remember that most of the people who die in earthquakes are killed by falling buildings, broken glass and flying objects.
If you are driving, slow down smoothly and stop on the side of the road.3.You should also avoid stopping on or under bridges. Stay in your car.
If you are in the event of getting trapped in ruins during an earthquake, don’t panic. Instead, cover your mouth with a piece of clothing. Use your cellphone to call for help if possible. Don’t shout. Shouting can cause you to breathe in dust. 4.
Be prepared for aftershocks. They can happen in the first hours after the earthquake. 5.Therefore, if you are not in a safe place after the first shock, you should move quickly but carefully to a safer place.
A. Try to move about or kick up dust.
B. This can protect you from falling objects.
C. If you are outdoors, move to the nearby buildings.
D. However, sometimes they even happen months later.
E. Avoid stopping under power lines, trees and large signs.
F. If you happen to be outside during an earthquake, move to an open area.
G. Try to gain the attention of the rescuers by tapping on a nearby wall or pipe.
UK-based swimming pool manufacturer (制造商) Compass Pools has announced plans for the world’s first 360-degree infinity (无限) pool. Titled Infinity London, the pool would contain 600,000 liters of water, and would sit at the top of a 55-story hotel.
According to Compass Pools’ plan, the pool would feature transparent (透明的) walls and floor, offering views across London’s skyline and down into the hotel below. These walls would be made of cast acrylic, a material chosen to make sure that the material is completely clear.
The main problem with designing the pool was how to make sure entry or exit from the pool without affecting the view. Speaking about this design, Compass Pools’ technical director and designer Alex Kemsley explained，“Normally a simple ladder would suffice, but we didn’t want stairs on the outside of the building or in the pool as it would spoil the view – and obviously you don’t want 600,000 litres of water running down through the building either. The solution is based on the door of a submarine, coupled with a rotating spiral (螺旋的) staircase which rises from the pool floor when someone wants to get in or out.”
Take a look at early models of how the pool might look in the gallery above. At present, no contract has been made but building work could begin as early as 2020.
1.What does the underlined word “suffice” in Paragraph 3 mean?
A.Solve the problem. B.Beautify the pool.
C.Add to the difficulty. D.Make sure of safety.
2.How can swimmers get in the pool?
A.By stepping onto a simple ladder in the pool.
B.By taking a lift of the building below the pool.
C.Through a rotating spiral staircase in the center of the pool.
D.Through a submarine door and a staircase.
3.Which is the best title for the text?
A.The secret of the world’s first 360-degree infinity pool
B.World’s first 360-degree infinity pool is set to open in London
C.UK-based swimming pool manufacturer Compass Pools meet problems
D.Enjoying ourselves in the sky is never impossible
People in Japan tend to live longer and stay healthier in their later years, with an increasing number of old people living alone. Japan is on a fast track to “ultra-age” with people aged 65 or above accounting for 28 percent of its total population in 2019；it was 26.7 percent in 2017. On the other hand, the number of births in 2019 fell to its lowest (about 941,000) since records began in 1899.
Demand for care services for elderly people has increased. A shrinking (缩小) working population means fewer able-bodied adults are available to look after the elderly. State-provided facilities for the elderly are not enough, which causes elderly people to turn to private ones but they are expensive.
The country will be short of 380,000 of health nurses by 2025. The government has to turn to advanced robots to meet the shortage. A study found that using robots encouraged one third of the people to become more active and independent. Yet there is no robot that can provide the emotional support to the elderly.
Japan provides a case study for China, which is also faced with a fast aging population. 17.23 million babies were born in China in 2019, about 630,000 fewer than in 2018. People aged 60 accounted for 17.3 of China’s population in 2019. With a shortage of elderly care facilities and unbalanced supply, China may find it hard to deal with the rapidly increasing number of senior citizens.
To meet the challenge, the Chinese government should make policy changes, which Japan is unwilling or unable to do or even consider. China should pay attention to the signals its aging population is sending and take proper and timely action.
1.What do we learn about the old Japanese?
A.More and more old Japanese prefer to live on their own.
B.A lot of old Japanese have to continue working at old age.
C.Some old Japanese remain active with the help of robots.
D.Japanese aged 65 or above make up one third of its population.
2.What can we know about state-provided care facilities for the elderly in Japan?
A.They are expensive. B.They are inconvenient.
C.They are affordable. D.They are fashionable.
3.What do the Japanese do to deal with the shortage of health nurses?
A.They hire foreign health nurses.
B.They employ advanced robots.
C.They set up more nursing schools.
D.They train the elderly to tend themselves.
4.What is the main idea of the last two paragraph?
A.Japan has to take action to deal with the aging population.
B.Robots can’t provide emotional support to the elderly.
C.China is now faced with a fast aging population.
D.Japan’s aging population issue is a timely lesson for China.
ZOOKEEPER FOR A DAY
Go wild with an extreme zookeeping experience!
The Khaki Extreme program is a wild behind-the-scenes zookeeping adventure like no other! The program offers the chance for 11-15 year olds to see first-hand what’s involved in looking after amazing wildlife at Australia Zoo.
During the guided adventures, you’ll gain an understanding and appreciation of what’s involved in working in one of the world’s most popular zoological and conservation areas, and you’ll love getting up close with the awesome animals.
Whether it’s helping keepers prepare diets for the animals, cleaning enclosures (围场) for large animals, or making improved activities for Australia Zoo’s wildlife — you will have a chance to get involved at grass-roots level.
After a busy morning getting up close with wildlife, you can enjoy a specially provided lunch while watching the performance in the world-famous Crocoseum. Then you’ll also receive a guided behind-the-scenes tour of the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital. Here you’ll see the kind veterinary (兽医的) team treating sick and injured native wildlife, and you’ll learn what you can do to protect Australia’s native wild animals.
Every season is different and so is our Zookeeper for a Day Khaki Extreme program! We’ll change the animals and activities each school holiday period to keep it exciting, but with so many great animals on offer, the Khaki Extreme program is always a bunch of fun.
If reptiles (爬行动物) are more your thing, check our Zookeeper for a Day Khaki Extreme Reptile program. Here you’ll have a wild day out with some of Australia Zoo’s most scaly (有鳞屑的) and slippery friends. This program may not be available every school holiday period and program dates will be limited. Check the booking page for further details on availability.
* www.australiazoo.com.au
*Open daily 9:00 am—5:00 pm
*Bedtime for some of our animals is 4:30 pm.
*Closed Christmas Day
1.What’s the main purpose of the Khaki Extreme program?
A.To help save endangered wildlife.
B.To offer a chance to feed native wildlife.
C.To experience a real zookeeper’s life.
D.To learn how to treat injured animals.
2.What will you do after a busy morning at Australia Zoo?
A.Make a special lunch for yourself.
B.Clean enclosures for large animals.
C.Give a performance in the Crocoseum.
D.Visit the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital.
3.What can be learned about the Khaki Extreme Reptile program?
A.It’s not always available.
B.It’s often closed at 4:30 pm.
C.It’s still open on Christmas Day.
D.It’s very popular among all the students.
