A story has been doing the rounds on the Internet about a supposed method used by the US military to help people fall asleep.
The information comes from a 1981 book called Relax and Win: Championship Performance,with the story being picked up by writer Sharon Ackman in July. In the book, readers are told how to relax, and also how to fall asleep within two minutes, something apparently employed by the US military.
"The US Navy Pre-Flight School developed a scientific method to fall asleep day or night, in any conditions, in under two minutes," wrote Ackman. "After six weeks of practice, 96 percent of pilots could fall asleep in two minutes or less. Even after drinking coffee, with machine gunfire being played in the background. "
So how do you do it? Well, the first step is to blank your mind. To do this, it's recommended that you relax all of the muscles in your face. Then, drop you shoulders and relax your arms. Breathe out and relax your chest, and then also relax your legs, all in that sequence.
For the next 10 seconds, you'll then want to clear your mind of everything. Either imagine you're lying in a pitch-black room on a comfy couch or, if you're struggling, saying the words "don' t think"over and over again can supposedly help.
And if you do all that, well, you should be asleep. Ackman said this was an especially useful technique for people in the military who were in dangerous situations, or those dealing with the horrors of war.
According to a recent study, getting between six and nine'hours sleep a night can help offset heart conditions, while other studies have shown the rather disastrous(灾难的) effects lack of sleep can have on the body. While we don't understand it completely, sleep is super useful.
1.What is the book Relax and Win: Championship Performance about?
A.How to get to sleep fast. B.How to relax in the war
C.How to win a performance. D.How to keep calm in the army
2.What does the third paragraph talk about?
A.The method is used in school B.The method is really effective
C.It will take 6 weeks to learn the method. D.Drinking coffee can help learn the method
3.What does the underlined word mean?
A.Wooden B.Expensive. C.Comfortable. D.Rough
4.In which column can this text be read?
A.Science. B.Fashion. C.Education. D.Advertisement.
The desire to sleep late can be almost too much to resist at weekends. This Saturday morning, though, there was something important enough to get me up early. Yawning widely, I got out of bed and put on some old jeans and a T-shirt. After combing the house for work gloves, my dad came up with a pair my mother used for gardening and took them along.
We hopped(跳) in the car and headed into Boston. Guided by my directions, Dad was somehow-able to get us to our destination: a row of two-story houses. They were in the process of being built,mostly by volunteers like us.
After grabbing a huge leather tool belt, I met the people I would be working with. Virginia, James and Wilbur were all more than twice my age but treated me like a peer(同龄人). We got to work nailing the frames of walls. By lunch break I had hit what seemed like every tough spot in the whole house, and pried(撬起) countless bent nails. The rest of the day went by quickly as I gained efficiency with my hammer. Soon it was time to pack up.
As l was leaving, a woman came into the house. She saw the progress we'd made upstairs and started looking around the rooms. Then I realized who the woman was-her family would be living in the house. As she walked through each room, I could see her planning where furniture would go.
Even though I had only been there one short day out of weeks of construction. I felt a great sense of accomplishment. When these houses finished, six families would have nice homes.
Thanks go to Habitat for Humanity for giving me such an opportunity to make a difference in others' lives. Habitat for Humanity is an international organization. Local information can be found by visiting www: habitat. org. You are welcome to join and be part of the change you want to see in your community.
1.What is the important thing the author mentioned in Paragraph l?
A.Sleeping at weekends.
B.Building some houses.
C.Gardening with his mother.
D.Finding his father a pair of work gloves.
2.What can be learned about the author from Paragraph 3?
A.He worked with people'of his age. B.He was an awkward nailer at first.
C.He finished work before lunch break. D.He learned a lot from his workmates.
3.Which of the following words can best describe the author?
A.Caring. B.Brave. C.Ambitious. D.Sensitive.
4.What does the author intend to do in the last paragraph?
A.Call more people to volunteer.
B.Stress the importance of labor work.
C.Advertise a local nonprofit organization.
D.Introduce the benefits of joining Habitat for Humanity.
If you've fallen in love with stories about prince and princess, l've got you covered with the books below, which are brand new in 2019.
A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer
This Beauty and the Beast retelling follows PrinceRhen, cursed into a beast by a powerful woman,and Harper, a teenage girl who might be able to save him. But powerful forces are standing against them, and it will take more than a broken curse to save them from ruin.
Sherwood by Meagan Spooner
This Robin Hood retelling from the view of Maid Marian opens after Robin of Locksley's death.Maid Marian doesn't know how she'1l go on, but the people of Locksley town, pressed by the Sheriff of Nottingham, need a protector. Marian never meant to tread in Robin's footsteps, but now she'll make the choice to become her own hero.
Blanca Roja by Anna-Marie MCLemore
This Snow White retells Blanca and Roja, as they meet a spell(咒语) that will pull them into a dangerous game, which will leave one of them, and trap the other in the body of a swan.
A Blade So Black by LL McKinney
This Alice in Wonderland retelling follows Alice, trained to battle monsters in the dark kingdom known as Wonderland. When Alice's teacher is poisoned, she has to find the medicine by going deeper into Wonderland where she's ever gone before.
1.Which book is similar to Beauty and the Beast?
A.Sherwood. B.Blanca & Roja. C.A Blade So Black. D.A Curse So Dark and Lonely
2.Who is the main character of Sherwood?
A.Meagan Spoon. B.Robin Hood. C.Maid Marian. D.Anna Marie McLemore
3.Why does Alice go deeper into Wonderland?
A.To save her teacher 's life. B.To flght against some monsters.
C.To find her own handsome prince. D.To trap a girl in the body of a swan
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1.What's the speaker talking about?
A.The approaches to learning English
B.The importance of learning English.
C.The difficulties in Iearning English.
2.What are you advised to do to change attitude?
A.Go abroad. B.Realize your goal C.Learn through the Internet.
3.What's the purpose of exposing yourself'?
A.To develop a taste
B.To accept new concepts
C.To create an English atmosphere.
4.What does the speaker encourage learners to do by mentioning David Beckham?
A.To learn from him
B.To broaden learners' horizons
C.To care less about mistakes.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What's the possible relationship between the speakers?
A.Husband and wife. B.Boss and secretary C.Salesman and customer
2.What's the house like?
A.Modern and beautiful. B.Big and beautiful C.Cheap and small
3.What difficulty do the speakers have buying the house?
A.It's inconvenient for the man. B.It's too expensive. C.Its style is not to their taste.
4.What decision do the speakers finally make?
A.Buying the house. B.Choosing another house. C.Discussing with the kids
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Who are the speakers waiting for?
A.The manager. B.The waiter. C.Their fiiends.
2.How long will they go on waiting before leaving?
A.15 minutes. B.10 minutes. C.5 minutes
3.What do they probably think of the service of restaurants?
A.Good. B.Poor. C.Average
