Many people believe that there is some truth in the saying Laughter is the best medicine.1. Laughter helps relieve pain, strengthen the immune system and reduce stress. Laughter stimulates(激发) hormones which make us feel happy. Laughter also increases the flow of blood throughout the body and has benefits which are similar to the ones you get by doing exercise.
2.Children exposed to funny films and cartoons before major medical procedures are able to cope better with pain and anxiety.3.. These are professional clowns who are sent to hospitals and wards to entertain and distract sick children.
Laughter therapy has become very popular in recent years and as a result, more and more laughter clubs are starting to open up in cities and towns all over the world. At a laughter session, a trained therapist instructs the group to perform a series of exercises which are designed to produce laughter. 4.And it takes them some time to get rid of their inhibitions（心理抑制）.They might even start off with fake laughter, but this doesn’t matter because our bodies can’t tell the difference, and the results are the same. Moreover, laughter is contagious（传染的).5.
So next time you feel ill, stressed out or depressed, try watching a funny film or try remembering an amusing incident in your life. You will soon feel better.
A. If one person starts giggling, it is unavoidable that everyone else will be drawn in.
B. Laughter helps you focus.
C. This finding has led to so-called clown doctors.
D. In fact, research done by scientists has shown that laughter has a lot of health benefits.
E. Laughter makes the world a better and more colorful place.
F. Some people may find the idea embarrassing at first.
G. Using laughter therapy in children’s hospitals has proven to be invaluable.
China will green light Internet medical services conducted by medical institutions as part of a broader push to promote Internet Plus Healthcare, those at a State Council executive meeting chaired by Premier Li Keqiang decided.
Medical institutions will be allowed to provide online diagnostic services for some common and chronic diseases in patients’ follow-up visits to their doctors. The top levels of hospitals will be encouraged to provide online services, including consultations (会诊), reservations and test result inquiries.
As China joins the ranks of middle-income countries, the demand for health services has increased accordingly. Internet Plus Healthcare can help reduce the problem of inaccessible and expensive public health services that have long been a big concern for the general public.
One decision coming out of the meeting says the intelligent review for health insurance will be applied and the one-stop settlement will be advanced. The real-time sharing of prescription and drug retail sales will be explored, as well.
“We must waste no time in pushing forward the measures once the decisions made.” Li said. “In recent years, top-level hospitals in major cities have seen steady increases in the number of patients. Medical bills have become a heavy burden on families and high-end medical resources still fall short of meeting the growing demand of the public.”
To solve the problem, a two-pronged (双管齐下的) approach must be taken. One is to establish medical partnerships to strengthen cooperation between major hospitals and community clinics. The other is to bring forward Internet Plus Healthcare to promote the sharing of quality medical resources.
The government will see to it that long-distance healthcare services cover all county-level hospitals. So more efforts will be made to ensure that high-speed broadband network will be extended to cover medical institutions in urban and rural areas. Dedicated Internet access services will be set up to meet the needs for long-distance healthcare services.
1.According to the text, which of the following services won’t a patient enjoy online?
A. Receiving a medical operation.
B. Asking doctors for advice after the test.
C. Several doctors discussion about the disease.
D. Making an appointment with a doctor in advance.
2.Why is the demand for health services increasing in China?
A. The expense of medical care.
B. The recognition of health insurance.
C. The improvement of people’s life quality.
D. The inconvenience of hospital equipment.
3.The underlined sentence in Para.5 “We must waste no time in pushing forward themeasures” means “”.
A. The bills are impossible to afford.
B. The situations are urgent to improve.
C. The measures are perfectly worked out.
D. The hospitals are unwilling to admit patients.
4.What can be the suitable title for the text?
A. Online Healthcare on its Way. B. No More Burden for General People.
C. Modern Hospitals. D. Wide Applications of Internet Service.
Researchers continue to show the power behind our sense of smell. Recent studies have found, among other things, that the smell of foods like pizza can cause uncontrollable anger in drivers on roads.
The review explains that smell is unique in its effects on the brain. According to Conrad King, the researcher who carried out the review, “more than any other senses, the sense of smell goes through the logical part of the brain and acts on the systems concerned with feelings. This is why the smell of baking bread can destroy the best intentions of a dieter.”
Smell, which dictates(决定) the unbelievable complexity of food tastes, has always been the least understood of our senses. Our noses are able to detect up to 10,000 distinct smells. Our ability to smell and taste this extremely large range of smells is controlled by something like 1,000 genes (基因), which make up an amazing 3% of the human genome. Researchers Richard Axel and Linda Buck were together awarded a Nobel Prize in 2004 for their ground-breaking research on the nature of this extraordinary sense. These two scientists were the first to describe the family of 1,000 olfactory (嗅觉) genes and to explain how our olfactory system works.
According to one study in the research review, smelling fresh pizza or even the packaging of fast foods can be enough to make drivers feel impatient with other road users. They are then more likely to speed and experience uncontrollable anger on roads. The most reasonable explanation is that these can all make drivers feel hungry, and therefore desperate to satisfy their appetites.
In contrast, the smells of peppermint and cinnamon were shown to improve concentration levels as well as reduce drivers’ impatience. Similarly, the smells of lemon and coffee appeared to promote clear thinking and mental focus.
However, the way genes regulate smell differs from person to person. A study by researchers in Israel has identified at least 50 olfactory genes which are switched on in some people and not in others. They believe this may explain why some of us love some smells and tastes while others hate them. The Israel researchers say their study shows that nearly every human being shows a different pattern of active and inactive smell-detecting receptors.
1.What did Richard Axel and Linda Buck find out?
A. The type of food smells.
B. The logical part of human brain.
C. The nature of human olfactory system.
D. The relationship between food and feelings.
2.Which of the following can help people concentrate?
A. Bread. B. Fast food.
C. Pizza. D. Coffee.
3.What do we know from the last paragraph?
A. Different people are sensitive to different smells.
B. Every person has a different pattern of genes.
C. Some people can recognize up to 50 smells.
D. There are still some olfactory genes to be found out.
4.What is the passage mainly about?
A. Logic and behavior. B. Smell and its influence.
C. Sense ability and food tastes. D. Olfactory genes and its system.
She will face the challenges of riding a bike to school or not being able to climb the monkey bars during playtime．But little Ella Peggie，who was born without her left arm，will get an extraordinary opportunity to share a life-changing bond with her new beloved pet，three-legged puppy．
When her mother，Brooke Hodgson，saw the one-year-old puppy named Snowy，she knew instantly it would be the perfect companion for her one-year-old daughter．“My heart skipped a beat when I saw Snowy online，”Ms．Hodgson said．It took just three days for the puppy，who recently had surgery to remove a 1eg，to find a new home after she was sent to the animal shelter last week．
“I knew she was going to be perfect for Ella—they share the same age so they both have a long life of friendship ahead of them．I just know that Snowy is going to increase her confidence when she is growing up．It’s going to be great for Ella when she realizes she’s different or when she’s having a bad day．she will see the resemblance and know that she’s not alone．”
Ms．Hodgson has been touched by the relationship between the pair since the lively puppy became the latest addition to the family．And she believes the caring puppy will be by Ella’s side through the highs and lows of her life．Ms．Hodgson said，“Every morning Snowy looks for Ella first before she runs to anyone else．It’s quite a unique link．I’m just thankful that I was able to give her this dog．I just can’t wait for them to get even closer．Not many people are able to do this for their children so we’re very lucky to have Snowy．I can’t even explain how I feel fight now．”The young mother said Snowy，who was welcomed into the family just a week ago，has been playing a very special part to Ella’s life as well as her three-year-old brother Blake and her father，Stewart Peggie．
1.How did the mother feel when she saw the three-legged puppy online?
A. Excited． B. Puzzled．
C. Disappointed． D. Astonished．
2.What does the phrase“the latest addition”in the last paragraph refer to?
A. Ella． B. Snowy．
C. Blake． D. Stewart Peggie．
3.Why did the mother welcome the dog into her family?
A. To give her daughter confidence．
B. To make her family full of fun．
C. To show sympathy for the dog．
D. To give the dog a comfortable space．
4.What is probably the best title of the text?
A. Why the Beautiful Girl Was Born One Arm
B. How to Adopt a Three-legged Puppy Dog
C. A Three-legged Puppy Dog Found Online
D. A One-arm Girl and Her Three-legged Puppy
May’s Midi Festival
As a rock festival，the Midi Festival 2017 in Beijing presented a musical carnival for fans．It was the 13th year of the outdoor music feast．This year，about 100 rock bands from home and abroad performed on five stages. It was held at a suburban park known for its mountains and grasslands．With beautiful scenery and exciting music，it was a good opportunity to enjoy rock with friends and family．
2：00—10：30 P．m．，from April 29 to May 1．China Music Valley Grassland Park，Pinggu District．400-610-3721．
Fans of Painting
Ancient Chinese calligraphers(书法家)and painters were fond of painting on the folds of fans．Their excellence has left a wealth of outstanding works．A fan painting show exhibited 990 Ming and Qing(1368—1911)dynasty calligraphy and painting works on folding fans．They were selected from the collection of the National Museum of China．The themes of these fan paintings fell into four categories：natural landscapes，flowers and birds，figures and calligraphy．
10：00 a．m．—2：30 P．m．，from April 29 to May 29．National Museum of China，16 East Chang’an Avenue．010-651-6400．
Poetic Portraits
Two artists held a joint exhibition with paintings featuring portraits of Chinese women in poetic poses．Wang Xiaojin，who is from Shandong Province，has been exhibiting since 1993．The other artist，Xu Zhigang，is originally from Liaoning Province，but is now in Beijing．
10：00 a．m．—8：00 P．m．，from April 28 to June 20．Rong Gallery，Sheraton Pudong Hotel，38 Pujian Road，Pudong New Area．0137-6408-7294．
Group Show
The artist group,“island6”，worked in new media and held a show titled Body-City-Mechanism．Through interactive video，photography，oil on canvas and sculpture，the artists explore themes of man and cyberspace．
10：00 a．m．—6：00 P．m．，from April 30 to June 28．Studio Rouge，50，Moganshan Road，Putuo District．021-5252-7856． ’
1.What’s the purpose of the text?
A. To introduce some famous exhibitions of China．
B. To give readers some guide of the cultural activities．
C. To explain how to play happily with your family．
D. To present several collections in the National Museum．
2.Where can you go to enjoy natural scenery?
A. The Midi Festival． B. The Fans of Painting show．
C. The Poetic Portraits exhibition． D. The Group Show．
3.What can you do on holiday in June?
A. Watch a music show at Rong Gallery．
B. Enjoy the performance of rock bands．
C. Visit an exhibition of portrait paintings．
D. Appreciate painting works from the Qing dynasty．
One evening, Catherinewas at home as usual. As her__swung between what she was going to do with her life and their dinner plans for the evening, she was unexpectedly_____by an urgent call from her sister “Get over here! Turn on NBC and check these guys out. They are just like you…..” One Facebook message and a phone interview later, Catherine_____herself on a bus with 8 strangers in the middle of the sweltering desert heat of Utah, picking up trash and_____awarenessabout zero-waste and climate change.
With a deep_____of the environment and a desire to make a_____, Catherine, Davey, and a group of self_____“environmental pick-up artists” went on a coast to coast road side trash pick-up. As they walked, sometimes only_____0.9 miles in an entire day, they _____ and steadily made their way across the United States for three years, picking up a total of 201,678 pounds of trash.
Catherine and Davey________with us wonderful stories of hope and inspiration that fueled their____to continue their journey. After spending weeks silently________how she would have enough________to fly home for their two-week spring break, Catherine found a blank, unidentified envelope________with $850 cash in the desert. Just enough to get her home and back. After their bus________outside of Denver, they unexpectedly got________and arrived in Yosemite National Park three weeks later, just in time for the “Yosemite Facelift” where_______from all over the state came together with a________of cleaning up trash all over the park.
Being at the right place at the right time became almost normal, and they realized that much of what they _______was more than just a coincidence. Together, their team learned to simply _________themselves to their task, and surrender to the journey.
1.A. hands B. balance C. thoughts D. position
2.A. blamed B. interrupted C. moved D. frightened
3.A. dropped B. cheered C. found D. taught
4.A. abandoning B. shaking C. raising D. hiding
5.A. pride B. trust C. fear D. love
6.A. difference B. promise C. mistake D. plan
7.A. corrected B. described C. repeated D. discovered
8.A. driving B. fixing C. riding D. covering
9.A. slowly B. secretly C. helplessly D. frequently
10.A. heard B. shared C. wrote D. read
11.A. efforts B. costs C. problems D. choices
12.A. worrying about B. replying to C. depending on D. meeting with
13.A. time B. food C. money D. room
14.A. equipped B. supplied C. decorated D. filled
15.A. set off B. broke down C. headed for D. held on
16.A. rest B. practice C. understanding D. help
17.A. members B. volunteers C. tourists D. reporters
18.A. purpose B. question C. decision D. lesson
19.A. introduced B. expected C. experienced D. examined
20.A. turn B. limit C. compare D. devote
