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American researchers say drinking tea may help strengthen the body's defense system against infection．Doctors at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston， Massachusetts， did the study． The team studied a chemical found in black， green， oolong and pekoe tea． This chemical is an amino acid called L-theanine． The scientists say it may increase the strength of gamma delta T cells． That's the letter T， not the drink． Gamma delta T cells are part of the body's defense． First， the researchers mixed some of these cells with antigens found in the amino acid． Antigens help the body react to infection． Then the scientists added some bacteria． Within twenty-four hours， the cells produced a lot of interferon， a substance that fights infection． Cells not mixed with the antigens did not produce interferon． In the second part of the study， eleven people drank five to six cups of black tea every day． Ten other people drank the same amount of instant coffee． That is dried coffee mixed with hot water． Two weeks later， and again two weeks after that， the researchers tested the blood of all twenty-one people． They also looked at what happened when they added bacteria to the blood cells． They found that the tea drinkers produced five times more interferon after they started drinking tea． The coffee drinkers did not produce interferon． Doctor Jack Bukowski led the study． He says the antigens added to the gamma delta T cells were responsible for the increased reaction to the bacteria． He says that the study also showed that the cells were able to remember the bacteria and fight them again the next time． Earlier research already has found that tea can help prevent heart disease and cancer． Doctor Bukowski says the new study must be repeated by more people． "If the findings prove to be true，" he says， "then tea drinking might also help protect against bacterial infections．" He says the amino acid L-theanine could be removed from the tea and used as a drug to strengthen the body's defenses． 1.We may know from the text that ______ can be found in different kinds of tea． A. L-theanine B. Gamma delta T cells C. interferon D. bacteria 2.Tea may help strengthen the body's defense system because it helps ______ ． A. to add some bacteria to the blood cells B. the body to produce more gamma delta T cells C. the body to produce more interferon D. to mix antigens with some of the cells in the body 3.According to Dr Bukowski， ______ ． A. the findings of the study have already proved to be true B. further study is needed to prove the findings true C. he has taken some amino acid L-theanine from tea and made a drug with it D. he is not sure whether tea help prevent heart disease and cancer
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Dear God, Now that I am no longer young. I have friends whose mothers have passed away. I have heard these sons and daughters say they never fully thanked their mothers until it was too late to tell them. I am blessed with the dear mother who is still alive. I appreciate her devotion more each day. My mother does not change, but I do. As I grow older and wiser, I realize what an extraordinary person the is. It’s sad that I am unable to say these words in her presence, but they flow easily from my pen. How does a daughter begin to thank her mother for life itself? For the love, patience and just plain hard work that go into raising a child? For running after a toddler（学步儿童）, for understanding a moody teenager, and for tolerating a college student who knows everything? For wailing for the day when the daughter realizes what her mother really is? How does a grown woman thank a mother for continuing to be a mother? For being ready with advice when asked or remaining silent when it is needed? For not saying “I told you so.” when she could have voiced these words dozens of times? For being essentially herself－loving, thoughtful, patient and forgiving? I don’t know how to thank her, dear God, except to bless her and live up to the example she has set. I pray that I will look as good in the eyes of my children as my mother looks in mine. 1.We can infer from the passage that the author is . A. reserved and romantic B. cold and practical C. stubborn but responsible D. talkative and realistic 2.Compared with her friends, the author feels lucky because . A. she has her own lovely sons and daughters B. she is excellent in bringing up her own children C. it is too late to say thanks to her mother in her presence D. she still has the chance to express her appreciation to her mother 3.We can know from Paragraph4 that . A. mothers should offer advice rather than blame B. the sentence “I told you so.” can be repealed if necessary C. the author is very thankful to her mother for her education D. mothers can instruct their children whenever they want to 4.The authors mother has all the following fine qualities except . A. devotion B. forgiveness C. consideration D. self-preservation
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It was Saturday morning. I heard loud noises of moving furniture in the next room. I could almost feel the excitement of John who was soon going to get a room of his own. I remember my own feelings when I was 13. I knew how much he longed for his right to privacy when he was sharing a room with his younger brother, Robot. He said, “Mum, can I please have a room of my own? I could use Jeff’s. He won’t mind.” It was true that Jeff had graduated from college and flown from the nest. But would he mind? The room was the place where I told him a thousand stories and we had a thousand talks. As close as we were, though, the time came when Jeff needed a door between us. His life was spreading into areas that had less to do with family. I no longer could—or should—know everything about him. It turned out that getting Jeff’s permission was easy. He said, “Of course, Mum, it would be selfish of me to hold on to it.” Then his voice softened, “Mum, I won’t be living at home again— you know that.” Behind his glasses, his eyes were lit with all the love. There were no doors closed here—they had all opened up again. As John and I were cleaning the room, I fixed my eyes on Jeff’s things around me and could almost touch the little boy I knew was gone forever. I looked at the room and, in my heart, I let it go. To hold on would be, as Jeff said, selfish. Now it was time for John, shouldering through the door, his eyes bright with promise of independence, to disappear behind the door. It was time for letting go to happen again. 1.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. John was eager to get a room of his own. B. Jeff was moving to live with his brother. C. Jeff refused to let his brother have his room. D. Jeff volunteered to give his room to John. 2.The underlined sentence in the second paragraph probably means “Jeff_______.” A. finally flew out of the house B. would have less to do with his family C. needed his right to privacy D. got tired of those familiar stories 3.How did the author feel about his children’s sense of independence? A. Delighted. B. Confused. C. Jealous. D. Embarrassed. 4.It can be inferred from the passage that _______. A. the children did not like to live with adults B. all her three kids made the author feel depressed C. none of the members in the family thought the same way D. the author loved and missed the time together with her kids
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Readers in Grenoble can now nibble (啃) fiction after Publisher Short Edition introduced eight short-story dispensers (自动售货机) around the French city. The free stories are available at the touch of a button, printing out on rolls of paper like a receipt. Readers are able to choose one minute, three minutes, or five minutes of fiction. “The feedback we got has been extremely positive. Just two weeks since its launch, more than 10,000 stories have already been printed. We are thrilled to see it working so well,” said the co-founder Quentin Pleple. “There are only eight dispensers in the city of Grenoble for now but we are planning to introduce more. We are getting requests from all over the world-Australia, the US, Canada, Russia, Grace, Italy, Spain and Chile.” Pleple said he and his team initially came up with the idea a couple of years ago when taking a break at a drink dispenser. “We thought it would be cool to have it for short stories,” said the publisher. ‘Then, we decided to make a difference: the short-story dispenser was born.” The French publisher hopes the story will be used to fill the “dead time” of a passenger. “In the bus or the subway, everyone can make the most of these moments to read short stories, poems, or short picture books,” said a statement from Short Edition. “And they can be sure to enjoy the quality.” The dispensers arc now in locations including Grenoble’s town hall, its tourist office and its library. The stories are drawn from more than 60,000 stories on Short Edition’s website. But there is a problem that users are not able to choose what type of story they would like to read. “Right now they can only choose the length. But that is exactly what really counts, isn’t it?” said Pleple. 1.Where can you probably see a short-story dispenser at present? A. In Chile. B. In Canada C. In France. D. In Italy. 2.What does the underlined word “launch” in the third paragraph probably mean? A. Coming into use. B. Being thrown away. C. Being found out. D. Breaking down. 3.Why did Short Edition provide short-story dispensers? A. To help people kill time in the journey. B. To encourage people to write short stories. C. To attract international tourists to Grenoble. D. To do research in the field of new technology. 4.In what aspect does the short-story dispenser need to improve? A. The length of the stories. B. The quality of the stories. C. The number of the stories. D. The choice of different stories.
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In many countries, it is important to have many children. In the US, a few religious groups emphasize（强调） the importance of large families, but most people think one or two children are enough, and many couples have no children.1. Having many children would restrict the freedom and individualism（个人主义） of the parents as well as the other children in the family. Parents teach individualism by the way they raise their children.2. Parents begin teaching this self-reliance (自力更生)early , asking the child to do things on her own and praising her when she does. 3. They bring their children with them to church , to sporting events, to stores, and to social events.However , many places, such as expensive restaurants and live theatre productions , do not welcome children.Most formal social gatherings , those with written invitations do not welcome children either. Children, especially boys are expected to be energetic and assertive(果敢的). 4. Parents are expected to keep their children under control at all times, particularly in public places and in the homes of others.When a child misbehaves , only the child's parents may discipline him.5. Most parents discipline（训导） their children by rewarding good behaviors, not by punishing bad behaviors.While a spanking（掴） , a slap to the child's buttocks(屁股)， is acceptable to some people, any punishment that wounds the child or leaves a mark is considered child abuse and is against the law. A.The relationship between American parents and their children is harmony. B.That doesn't mean, though, that they are allowed to "run wild" in public. C.Because taking care of a child is very costly, financially, emotionally, and socially, many couples view large families as a disadvantage. D.Other adults should not interfere （干涉）unless the child is doing something which may be harmful to himself. E.American children are expected to accept invitations to a formal party. F.Many parents want to expose（使暴露） their children to a variety of situations. G.They want to create a self-reliant, independent child, who can make it on her own by age eighteen.
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A passenger told an air hostess that he needed a cup of water to take his medicine when the plane just took off. She told him that she would _______the water in ten minutes. Thirty minutes later, when the passenger’s ring for _______ sounded, the air hostess realized it at once. She was kept so _______ that she forget to deliver him the _______ . As a result, the passenger was _______ to take his medicine. She hurried over to him _______ a cup of water, but to her surprise he _______ it. In the following hours on the _______ , each time the air hostess passed by the _______ , she would ask him with a ________ whether he needed help or not. But the passenger ________ paid attention to her words. When he was going to get ________ the plane, the passenger asked the air hostess to ________ him the passenger’s booklet(意见簿). She was very ________ . She knew that he would write down ________ words, which might result in the loss of her job. ________ with a smile she handed it to him. Off the plane, she ________ the booklet and cracked a smile, ________ the passenger put it, “On the flight, you asked me whether I needed help or not for twelve times ________ . How can I refuse your twelve sincere smiles?” That’s ________ ! Who can refuse twelve sincere smiles from a person? 1.A.take B.bring C.carry D.hold 2.A.food B.drink C.service D.medicine 3.A.tired B.silent C.calm D.busy 4.A.water B.help C.milk D.warning 5.A.held on B.held up C.held out D.held down 6.A.for B.about C.with D.in 7.A.refused B.accepted C.liked D.hated 8.A.seat B.air C.floor D.flight 9.A.customer B.passenger C.guest D.visitor 10.A.glance B.look C.smile D.cry 11.A.never B.often C.always D.seldom 12.A.on B.to C.off D.from 13.A.hand B.take C.throw D.lend 14.A.glad B.angry C.curious D.sad 15.A.important B.sharp C.polite D.nice 16.A.So B.Because C.And D.But 17.A.hid B.tore C.opened D.closed 18.A.if B.for C.after D.when 19.A.in all B.above all C.or else D.or so 20.A.wrong B.wonderful C.impossible D.right
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阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。 Many animals and humans recognize their food because they see it. You can also use other senses when you choose your food. You may like it because it 1.(smell) good. You may dislike some types of food because they do not look or taste very nice. Some animals spend their lives eating only one type of food even when 2.(give) the choice. The giant panda eats only one particular type of bamboo. A kind of white butterfly will stay on the 3.(leaf) of a cabbage, even though there are a number of other vegetables 4. the garden. However, most animals have a wide 5.(various) of diets. The bear eats fruits and fish. The fox eats small animals, birds and fruits. The diets of these animals are different 6.(depend) on the season. Humans often eat food not because it is good for us 7. because we like it. In countries such as France and Britain, people eat food with too much sugar, 8. is bad for their health. Eating too much red meat and animal products is 9.(harm) to health. Choosing the right food, therefore, 10.(become) an area of study in modern in recent years.
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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：在错的词下画一横线，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。 Today I'd like to shares my personal experience in improving our English writing skills. The ability to write in English is becoming increasing important in English communication as well as in examinations. Thus, it was worth focusing our attention on. In order to write a good essay, we should have a excellent command of over 2,000 frequently-used English word. It's necessary and useful for them to read or even recite beautiful English articles. Beside, as the saying goes, that practice makes perfect, so we should take every possible chance to write in English. According my personal experience, keep a diary every day is a good means to achieve the aim
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假设你的朋友Tom写信向你询问你最近的学习生活状况，请你以Li Hua的身份给Tom回信，内容应包括以下要点： 注意：字数120词左右；可适当发挥，使上下文连贯； 1. 目前的学习生活状况。 2. 高中的苦与乐,对未来的打算。 3. 英语学习方面有困难，希望得到一些帮助。 4. 邀请对方来中国游玩，期盼早日收到回信。 Dear Tom, ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ Yours’ Li Hua
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