最近 The Researchers 杂志对 2,000 人进行调查发现，现在的年轻人走路很少，这对于他们的健康不利。现在请你把这个发现写一篇英语短文 ，以提醒身边的人们要重视运动， 关注健康。
短文内容包括：
1. 研究发现：18-24 岁的年轻人中有四分之一平均每天步行不到 5 分钟；
2. 原因：① 很多人把步行少归咎于科技的发展；② 有些年轻人觉得没有人一起散步也是步行少的一个原因；
3. 你的建议。
注意：
1. 词数 120 左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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根据所给句子和所学语法、词汇知识填空，每空一词。
1.Mozart’s birthplace and the house _______ he composed The Magic Flute are both museums now.
2.It remains to be seen _______ the new teaching method is more effective.
3.I will call you early next week to schedule an interview _______ your convenience.
4.COVID-19 has been spreading around the globe _______ (cause) over 270,000 deaths.
5.Although I am three years senior _______ Bryan, he looks much older.
6.Richard loves Chinese Kungfu and is often seen _______ (practise) on the playground.
7.The village has changed beyond recognition, with rows of factories built on _______ used to be farmlands.
8.Janet dislikes _______ when people talk about others’ privacy in public.
9.If you are unsure about what to do next, you _______ as well consult your adviser.
10.I need to plan well. After all, ten thousand dollars _______ (be) not a small sum.
根据中文或首字母提示填出正确的单词，每空一词。
1.One of the main _______ (功能) of this organization is to promote people’s awareness of ocean pollution.
2.Standing at a c _______ of her life, Carrier was highly cautious about her decision.
3.A balanced diet daily proves to be b _______ to our health.
4.More about the _______ (起源) of the universe has yet to be discovered.
5.During his election c _______ , Donald Trump promised to put the economy of the United States back on its feet.
6.Sharing videos online has made some users unable to d _______ between the virtual world and the real one.
7.As the speaker continued her story, the laughter from the audience _______ (逐渐消失).
8.The meeting had to be canceled due to the a _______ of the boss.
9.Some believe classic works have nothing to do with _______ (当代的) life for they were written so long ago.
10.Though he had failed his driving test twice, Marc decided to make a third a _______ at it.
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。
Robots have certain advantages compared to humans: They are efficient, tireless, can be repaired when 1. (damage) and they never get sick. This last trait ( 特 征 ) has made them the star during our fight against the COVID-19 pandemic ( 流 行 病 ). For example, ultraviolet-light-disinfection robots are being 2. (wide) used to clean hospital corridors and wards ( 病 房 ). This is 3. some experts say that the COVID-19 outbreak is the “tipping point” (临界点) for robots start to replace humans in certain jobs. According to futurist Martin Ford, even when the pandemic is over, people 4. (prefer) to go to a place that has fewer human 5. (employ) and more machines because they feel they can 6. (low) overall risk.
7., this doesn’t mean that robots beat humans in every aspect. The human contact between doctors and patients is still important. Doctors comfort the patients and give advice 8. guides them through hard decisions while robots are only doing routine tasks, like cleaning and giving tests. 9.might be true that robots have certain advantages 10. humans, but they are still secondary (次要的) to human interaction.
I work as a waiter at a hotel. Last night, an elderly white, seemingly _______ couple entered the restaurant. My co-worker greeted and _______ them in a friendly way. We usually take charge of our own _______, but when we are _______, we help each other out.
I was _______ the customers at another table when the elderly husband _______ to me that they were ready to order. I usually find it _______ when people go out of their way to make their order, especially when we are super busy. But once I took the couple’s _______ I understood why.
The husband began ordering, stuttering (结巴) to a degree I’d never heard before. It was very clear that he had a _______ disorder. I could tell the wife had told her husband very extensively what she wanted, as a(n) __________ for him to practice ordering. It took him quite a while to order. Meanwhile, she was just sitting there, looking proud and __________ despite her husband’s endless stuttering.
Honestly, the whole thing just did something to me. It was beautiful and made me realize that a huge part of love is ____________, patience and support. She could have made the order and made things a lot __________ for her husband and avoided the __________ from other tables, but she didn’t. __________, she supported him and was proud to see him __________ the order.
The whole thing also __________ me that life isn’t always __________ for everyone. These rich people seemed to have everything, but they also have __________ they have to face daily. But I’ve learnt that life isn’t about waiting for the storm to __________, it’s about learning to dance in the rain.
1.A.blind B.nervous C.courageous D.wealthy
2.A.searched B.surveyed C.seated D.consulted
3.A.tables B.meals C.dishes D.bookings
4.A.tired B.busy C.considerate D.anxious
5.A.appealing to B.cheering up C.waiting on D.looking after
6.A.said B.signaled C.shouted D.explained
7.A.natural B.delighted C.impressive D.impolite
8.A.menu B.order C.tip D.bill
9.A.mental B.hearing C.speech D.breath
10.A.way B.tradition C.excuse D.target
11.A.satisfied B.attractive C.absent-minded D.strict
12.A.thankfulness B.forgiveness C.acceptance D.pity
13.A.cheaper B.easier C.fairer D.funnier
14.A.smiles B.stares C.greetings D.questions
15.A.Besides B.Otherwise C.Thus D.Instead
16.A.analyze B.take C.complete D.fail
17.A.reminds B.scares C.encourages D.urges
18.A.normal B.smooth C.hopeful D.painful
19.A.danger B.choices C.criticism D.problems
20.A.pass B.strike C.direct D.change
iPads vs Textbooks
What if you could have your whole backpack at the touch of your fingertips? In the first month of the Apple iPads release, 25million were sold! People all over the world use iPads for all sorts of different things, but one of their finest qualities is the ability to be a textbook. 1.
To begin with, iPads are less expensive. Textbooks become outdated and schools have to buy new books, but with an iPad schools can update them for free. 2. Schools don’t have to spend $500 every year for iPads because they last a while and can be updated.
3. Students usually have multiple classes, which results in multiple textbooks. Heavy backpacks filled with books can cause back problem. A solution to that is an iPad, which only weighs 1.33 pounds and can hold all of a student’s textbooks.
Third, schools should get rid of their textbooks and get iPads because they have more capabilities. Some might think all of the apps are distracting, but the apps actually make iPads more efficient. 4. Textbooks cannot do those tasks, but iPads can easily do them with just a tap of the fingertip.
Lastly, iPads are a better choice for schools instead of textbooks because these devices allow students to access their learning anywhere at any time. 5. With iPads, they find it easier to get their homework done.
In conclusion, schools should get rid of their clumsy textbooks and switch to iPads. iPads have allowed this generation to have their entire backpack in the palm of their hands.
A.Second, iPads cost less and are more popular.
B.These tablets are perfect for busy students.
C.Therefore, they can use the saved money for other programs.
D.Moreover, in high school, textbooks have an average of 4.8 pounds each.
E.iPads have already replaced textbooks in over 600 American counties.
F.Schools have every reason to do away with their school books and switch to iPads.
G.iPads absorb the need to buy calculators, dictionaries, and other items that are found within the device.
