A new study, conducted by British company Mindlab International, has found that listening to music at work increases accuracy (精确) and speed, The Telegraph reported.
Perhaps, some parents disagree with this idea, saying, "Switch off the music and concentrate!" Well, if that's the case with your parents, you might now be able to convince them that you have science on your side.
The company gave 26 participants（参与者）a series of different tasks for five days in a row, including spell checking, mathematical word problems, data entry, and abstract reasoning. The participants completed these tasks while listening to music or no music at all.
The results showed that while music was playing, 88% of participants produced their most accurate test results and 81% completed their fastest work. David Lewis, chairman of Mindlab International, told The Telegraph, "Music is a very powerful management tool if you want to increase not only the efficiency of your workforce but also their emotional state... they are going to become more positive about the work."
However, you may have a list of your favorite songs, but not all kinds of music match all homework. For maths or other subjects involving numbers or attention to detail, you should listen to classical music, the study found. In the study, pop music enabled participants to complete their tasks 58% faster than when listening to no music at all. If you are reviewing your English writing, pop music is the best choice, as it is the best kind for spell checking. It cut mistakes by 14%, compared to listening to no music. After finishing your homework, do you often take time to check your answers? Maybe, some dance music is suitable for you.
1.What did the participants have to do in the study？
A. Persuade their parents to listen to music.
B. Do a series of work without rest or pause.
C. Complete five tasks in five days without help.
D. Finish tasks with music or without music at all.
2.What does the underlined word "they" in Para 4 refer to？
A. Results. B. Tools.
C. Participants. D. Tests.
3.What is the best title for the text?
A. Music Helps Us to Learn B. We Can’t Live Without Music
C. Not All Music Suits You D. Listen to Different Music
A famous doctor once received a little child who was badly ill. Thanks to his skill and care, his young patient got well and was soon able to get up and run about again.
The child's mother was very much obliged to the doctor, and she called on him to thank him for what he had done for her child. "Doctor," she said, "you have saved my little son. I don't know how to thank you enough. I feel that money alone cannot repay you, so I have made this little purse with my own hands, as a sign of my gratitude. I hope you will accept it." The doctor stood up and said coldly, "Madam, a little present like that is very nice between friends, but a doctor needs to be paid properly for what he has done." The lady was so surprised and hurt so much that she could not reply for a moment. Then she said quietly, "Perhaps you will tell me how much your fee is?"
"Fifty pounds", he answered.
The lady opened the little purse and took out four fifty-pound bank notes. She handed one of them to the doctor, and put the other three back into the purse. She put the purse into her handbag and, saying good bye to the doctor, went out of the room.
1.The lady was thankful to the doctor because .
A. he had saved her life B. he had saved her son's life
C. he had lent her some money D. he often called on her
2.The doctor refused the lady's purse because he thought .
A. the purse should be given between friends
B. the purse was too small
C. the lady was not kind to him
D. the lady just gave him that purse and wouldn't give him the medical fee
3.The money in the purse .
A. was only 150 pounds B. was less than 200 pounds
C. was much more than the medical fee D. was not enough for the medical fee
4.How do you think the doctor would feel in the end?
A. Sorry and worried. B. Regret and proud.
C. Excited and proud. D. Sorry and regret.
It is often necessary to release a fish, that is, set it free after catching, because it is too small, or you just don’t want to take it home to eat. In some cases, releasing fish is a good measure that will help keep fish variety and build their population size. The Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (DGIF) encourages fishermen who practice catch-and-release fishing to use a few simple skills when doing so. The advice provided below will help make sure that the fish you release will survive to bite again another day.
—When catching a fish, play it quickly and keep the fish in the water as much as possible. Don’t’ use a net in landing the fish and release it quickly to prevent it from dying.
—Hold the fish gently. Do not put your fingers in its eyes. Don’t wipe the scales (鱼鳞) off the fish because it might cause it to develop a disease and reduce its chance of survival.
—Remove your hook (鱼钩) quickly. If the hook is too deep or hooked in the stomach, cut the line and leave the hook in. The hook left inside will cause no serious problem to the fish.
—Take good care of the fish by moving it gently in water. Release the fish when it begins to struggle and is able to swim.
—Do not hold fish in a bucket or some other containers and later decide to release it. If you are going to release a fish, do so right away.
With a little care and by following the suggestions given above, you can give the released fish a better chance of survival.
1.Which of the following will probably make a fish ill?
A. Taking the hook off it. B. Removing its scales.
C. Touching its eves. D. Holding it in your hand.
2.A proper way to release a fish is to _______.
A. move it in water till it can swim B. take the hook out of its stomach
C. keep it in a bucket for some time D. let it struggle a little in your hand
3.What is the purpose of the text?
A. To show how to enjoy fishing. B. To persuade people to fish less often.
C. To encourage people to set fish free. D. To give advice on how to release fish.
假定你是李华，近日美国友好交流校发来一封邮件，希望你校捐赠一批传统文化书籍，请你以学生会主席的名义代表学校回封邮件，要点如下:
1. 自我介绍；
2. 捐赠图书的具体信息；
3. 询问对方的收件地址和联系信息。
注意:
1. 词数100左右
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
学生会主席 Chairman of the Student Union
Dear John,
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours faithfully,
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处语言错误，每句中最多有两处，每处错误仅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。
Last Wednesday our class organized a environmental activity whose theme were “Joining Together to Build a Civilized City” in a community. The students divided into three groups. We Group one went from door to door recycling the using things. The second had group cleared up the posters and advertisements on the walls as good as the rubbish on the ground. The last group handed out the magazine of the environmental protection and we also invited the residents to take part. The local praised us with our practice and gave us much appreciation, it made us all feel happy.
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The Dragon Boat Festival has been marked by 1. (eat) zongzi and racing dragon boats for thousands of years. It falls on 2. fifth day of the fifth month according to the Chinese lunar calendar in honor of Qu yuan, 3. is said to have committed suicide by drowning himself.
Qu was minister of the state of Chu 4. (lie) in the present-day Hunan and Hebei provinces during the Warring States period. He was upright, loyal and 5. (high) respected. However, he was fired from office due to his suggestion to fight against Qin in cooperation with other states. During his stay in other states, he wrote a number of 6. (poem) to express his strong love for his country. When Chu 7. (defeat) by Qin. He realized what he could do about it was nothing. Qu jumped into Miluo River on the fifth day of the fifth month.
After the 8. (die) of Qu Yuan, people of Chu went to Miluo River to mourn over the great poet they loved so much. People threw eggs and rice wrapped in leaves 9. the river to feed the fish to keep them away from Qu Yuan. Now the Dragon Boat Festival has become 10. （tradition）festival for the Chinese people.
