Cats are creatures of habit. They like to go to sleep about the same time every day and for a certain length of time. They seem to have a natural clock inside them that tells them when to sleep. Cats increase their regular sleep with occasional cat naps.(打盹). Some experts feel that humans can also get advantages from this habit. Cats nap help to build up energy in the body. They are also a good way to get rid of trouble! Since cats have the same moods as humans, some experts believe that people can improve their moods. People might become happier.
A number of famous people have copied cats by taking cat naps during the day. The naps would usually last from 15 to 30 minutes. Winston Churchill took cat naps. So did President Harry Truman, John F. Kennedy, and Lyndon B. Johnson. These famous men were known for their energy. They were also able to work long hours, often into the night. Napping was their secret.
1. From the passage we know that cats_________________.
A. do not have regular sleep
B. have occasional sleep as well as naps every day
C. take naps to add to their regular sleep
D. take naps when they are not happy
2. Naps usually last ________.
A. three hours B. less than half an hour
C. forty-five minutes D. fifty-five minutes
3.which of the following is NOT true?
A. Cats have the same moods as people.
B. Some famous people take cat naps.
C. Some people have full energy after they take cat naps.
D. People should take their naps secretly.
4. How many famous men were known for their energy have been mentioned?
A. 3 B. 4 C. 5 D.6
5.Taking cat naps ________.
A. will make a person lazy and tired
B. is a bad habit
C. will make people feel better
D. can help people to become famous
The best thing to start your day is a good breakfast. There are different of breakfasts around the world.
“Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper(穷人).” the old saying tells us, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It us with energy after a long night without food.
If people don’t have breakfast in the morning, they will feel tired and get angry . Breakfast helps stay more focused in school. A study showed that children who eat breakfast regularly score in most subjects.
Breakfast is also important for weight loss. If you have a balanced breakfast, you will eat less throughout the day.
A healthy and breakfast should include some protein(蛋白质) like eggs, milk or a little meat, which makes you all day. Carbohydrates(碳水化合物) like rice or bread keep you active. Vegetables and fruit have the vitamins humans need.
, in China, breakfast is different from region to region. Porridge pickles(腌菜)，baozi, noodles, soybean milk and youtiao are common throughout the country. Although western culture has influenced China a lot, most people still traditional Chinese breakfast. They think that porridge and noodles are not only easily digested, but also can provide enough in the morning
1.A. ways B. types C. rules D. ideas
2.A. So B. Though C. As D. When
3.A. provides B. gives C. offers D. has
4.A. properly B. directly C. easily D. quickly
5.A. girls B. boys C. people D. children
6.A. lower B. less C. higher D. more
7.A. experienced B. balanced C. excited D. different
8.A. sleepy B. painful C. energetic D. knowledgeable
9.A. can B. should C. must D. need
10.A. how B. what C. why D. that
11.A. Therefore B. But C. Because D. However
12.A. about B. with C. on D. for
13.A. all B. one C. whole D. only
14.A. dislike B. know C. want D. prefer
15.A. food B. energy C. protein D. meal
— Daddy, how do you like it if I buy a purse for mummy on Mother’s Day?
— ______________
A. It couldn’t be better. B. I don’t like it. C. It’s too expensive. D. Don’t trouble.
—Did you see a girl in white pass by just now?
—No, sir. I________a newspaper.
A. read B. was reading C. would read D. am reading
—All the villagers _____the fight against the big flood, _____young and old, men and women.
— It’s really very brave of them to do so.
A. joined; including B. joined in; included C. joined in; including D. joined; included
— My car has broken down. Would you please send someone to ________?
— OK, my driver will soon be with you.
A. give me up B. pick me up C. cheer me up D. turn me up
