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It’s becoming more and more common for people to live to 100 or longer. In fact, researchers say that more than a third of all babies now born in wealthy nations are likely to reach their 100th birthdays, thanks to advanced medical technology and treatment. Here are some of the best strategies for becoming a centenarian.
Eat vegetables and nuts. A study found that those who ate mainly vegetables gained an extra year and a half over meat-eaters; those who ate nuts regularly lived two years longer.
Make friends. Another study found that people with strong social networks were 50 percent less likely to die over a certain period. If you don’t have many friends or relatives in your local community, you can join in the voluntary activities or take part in a hobby group. You will stay happy and healthy through building the connections.
Don’t smoke. This is important: With occasional exceptions, smokers die younger than non-smokers. Even if you have had the habit for decades, quitting will help with your health greatly. It’s important to get your loved ones to stop it, too. People who breathed in secondhand smoke were 26 percent more likely to get heart disease than those who rarely stayed with smokers.
Improve your lifestyle. Along with healthy eating, you should focus on stress management, regular exercise, and building healthy relationships. When you eat more healthily, manage stress, exercise and love more, your brain actually gets more blood flow and more oxygen.
Have a sense of purpose. A study found that the common feature in communities with many people who are 100 or older was that older people still took part in daily life, through tasks such as cooking, cleaning and gardening. They feel the motivation(动机) to stay active, to get out of bed in the morning and live for a purpose.
1.What does the text mainly talk about? (No more than 8 words.)
2.Please explain the underlined word “centenarian” in English? (No more than 8 words.)
3.Why is secondhand smoke harmful to people according to the passage? (15 words.)
4.How can we make friends if we don’t have many friends or relatives nearby in the author’s opinion? (No more than 10 words)
5.If you want to live longer, which of the strategies do you think is the best and why?(No more than 25 words.)
Eating chips, chocolates and cakes may damage a child’s intelligence, according to researchers at Bristol University. Their study suggests a link between diet high in processed(加工的) food and a slightly lower IQ. Writing in the journal of Epidemiology and Community health, they suggest poor nutrition may affect brain development.
The eating habits of 3,966 children taking part in the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children were recorded at the ages of three, four, seven and eight and a half. The researchers said three types of diet appeared: processed diet which was high in fat, sugar and fast food, traditional diet of meat, potatoes and vegetables, and healthy diet of salads, fruit and fish. The children all took IQ tests when they were eight and a half.
The researchers found a link between IQ and diet, even after taking into consideration other factors such as the mother’s level of education and social class. Diet high in processed food at the age of three was linked to a slightly lower IQ at the age of eight and a half, suggesting early eating habits have a long-term influence. Dr Pauline Emmett, who carried out the study at Bristol University, said, “Brain development is much faster in early life, and it’s when it does most of its growing.”
Although the relationship between diet and IQ was very strong, the influence was quite small. Processed food was linked with IQs only a few points lower. Experts in the field said the results had shown common sense was right. Fiona Ford, spokesperson for the British Dietetic Association, said, “It’s well worth looking at the long-term influence of diet, for everyone’s familiar with the short term. The research agrees with the type of advice we already know, but that’s not always enough. Sometimes a society has to help a person change; we need to educate more young parents about healthy eating.”
1.All the following can lead to a slightly lower IQ except ________.
A. birthday cakes B. fruit salad
C. chocolates D. KFC food
2.The longest period of the research on eating habits might reach ________.
A. one year and a half B. two years and a half
C. four years and a half D. five years and a half
3.What does the underlined sentence mean in the third paragraph?
A. The brain grows all the time in one’s life.
B. People grow quickly physically in early life.
C. The brain development mainly happens at the early stages.
D. For most people the development of the brain finishes in early life.
4.Which of the following agrees with Fiona Ford’s opinion?
A. Diet affects people’s intelligence greatly.
B. The research has shown the short-term influence of diet.
C. The British Dietetic Association has predicted the results of the research.
D. The British Dietetic Association has a duty to encourage young parents to adopt healthy diet.
5.What does the passage mainly talk about?
A. Processed food reduces children’s intelligence.
B. Healthy food makes children grow rapidly.
C. Eating habits change children’s intelligence.
D. Proper diet makes children wise and healthy.
With the New Year just months away, you are probably looking forward to watching the wonderful fireworks(烟花) shows. Unfortunately, the over ten million blind Americans, and scores more around the world, have never been able to experience this joyful celebration. That may change soon thanks to Feeling Fireworks, a tactile(可触摸的) fireworks experience invented by the masterminds at the Disney Research Lab in Switzerland.
To experience the show, users stand in front of a large screen, which is made of special material. They then place their hands at the base of the screen and move them around to feel the fireworks. Alternatively, their hands can be placed in the center of the screen, where the initial explosions happen, and then moved across to explore other fireworks.
As the fireworks begin to explode, one of five nozzles(喷嘴) at the back of the screen starts to send out water, creating shaking movements. One specializes in the “blooming(开花) flower effect,” while another reproduces the“crackle(噼啪声)” effect. The rest take care of rockets and explosions. A computer controls the timing, while a Microsoft Kinect camera tracks the person’s movement. According to the inventors, Feeling Fireworks allows users to experience “tactile fireworks that are similar to physical fireworks happening in the sky.”
First appearing at the User Interface Software and Technology conference held in Quebec City, Canada from October 22 to October 25, 2017, the low-cost technology is still in its early stage, with only a 66 percent success rate. However, the team plans to continue-improving the experience and believes the day when everyone will be able to enjoy the thrill of fireworks shows is not far. When ready, Feeling Fireworks will initially be available only at Disney theme parks, and then hopefully, at fireworks shows worldwide.
1.What does the underlined word “That” in Paragraph 1 probably refer to?
A. The New Year celebration.
B. The blind people's attitude.
C. The Disney Research Lab in Switzerland.
D. Some people’s having no access to fireworks shows.
2.What should blind people do to experience the fireworks show?
A. Move their hands around the screen. B. Pour some water onto the screen.
C. Stand at the back of the screen. D. Sit at the base of the screen.
3.What role does the Microsoft Kinect camera play during the fireworks show?
A. It tracks the explosions. B. It films the nozzles’ work.
C. It follows the users’ actions. D. It records the movement of water.
4.What can be inferred about the Feeling Fireworks technology?
A. It is in its final stage. B. It is extremely costly.
C. It is being used widely. D. It is in need of perfecting.
5.What is the purpose of this text?
A. To discuss methods to treat blindness.
B. To introduce the idea of tactile fireworks.
C. To appeal for equal rights for blind people.
D. To present a new Disney sightseeing show
I grew up in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. When the holiday decorations went up, there were houses on my block with trees lit up for Christmas in front yards and behind living room windows. I was born in a Jewish family. Even though I received eight presents for Hanukkah (an eight-day Jewish holiday in November or December), it just wasn’t fair. My friends had beautiful trees with lights and presents brought by a man in a red suit. I didn’t have a tree, and I lived in an apartment building, so I had no chimney(烟囱).
That year, some neighbors bought a Christmas tree, but it was too tall for their living rooms, They cut off the top and, knowing I wanted to celebrate Christmas, gave the top to my family. After my parents fell asleep, I opened a window in our apartment. I imagined Santa could park his sleigh(雪橇) on our fire escape. When I woke up the next morning, the window was closed and Santa had delivered a present. I can’t even remember what it was, but my memory of the morning lasts.
My relationship with Santa took a break until my daughter, Amanda, was born in 1992. My wife and I saw no reason to deprive(剥夺) her of meeting Santa. In 1998, a friend of mine portrayed(扮演) Santa at the South Street Seaport in Manhattan. He told me to stop by with my wife and daughter, and asked for their names in advance so he could greet them. When he saw us at the seaport, he greeted us by our names. My daughter’s mouth opened wide and she pulled back. Maybe she was too young to appreciate this. But other families waiting to see him seemed delighted by his appearance and the gifts he brought.
My two children are now grown up and do not visit Santa, and we do not have a Christmas tree, yet our family still enjoys the holiday. On Christmas Eve, in the spirit of the night, we leave a plate of my favorite cookies on the kitchen table in hopes Santa will leave a present.
1.What was the young author’s wish?
A. Receiving many presents at Hanukkah. B. Visiting his friends at Christmas.
C. Celebrating Christmas at home. D. Living in a house with a tree.
2.Why did the author open a window that night?
A. To let Santa deliver a gift. B. His parents asked him to do so.
C. His Christmas tree was too tall. D. To enjoy a Christmas night scene.
3.What made Amanda pull back?
A. Meeting many people in Santa’s clothes. B. Being greeted by Santa by name.
C. Recognizing her father’s friend. D. Receiving gifts from Santa.
4.What might the author’s family do now on Christmas Eve?
A. Visit Santa. B. Eat cookies.
C. Decorate a Christmas tree. D. Take pleasure from the holiday.
5.What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?
A. To bring back his Christmas memories. B. To show his great love of holidays.
C. To share his family traditions. D. To introduce Jewish customs.
Ivy Granstrom
Ivy Granstrom was born with impaired vision(弱视) and got a serious back injury at the age of 60 during a car accident. She participated in cold English Bay swimming events for 76 years and was therefore sometimes known as the Queen of the Polar Bear Swims.
Gerry Hewson
Gerry Hewson was a member of Australian Men’s National Wheelchair Basketball Team. He won a gold medal in the 1996 Summer Paralympics. He coached for the West Sydney Razorbacks from 2004 to 2006. He was named as a lifetime member in recognition of the efforts he made for the promotion of wheelchair basketball. Discussing the appeal of wheelchair basketball, he commented that,“There is a coating at the edge of the rim(轮辋) that actually lights up like a spark(火花), and it stays for about two to three seconds. That is quite exciting and great fun.”
April Holmes
April Holmes lost her left leg below the knee because of a train accident in 2001. Remembering it she said,“I had a life-changing accident in January, 2001. And fortunately I have been able to get back to doing what I love, and that’s track and field.” Through hard work, she made records in the 100, 200, and 400 meter events. To live her life to its full potential, she has set up a non-profit(非营利的) organization, the April Holmes Foundation, to help people with learning or physical disabilities while being a role model for them.
Shauna Maria Whyte
Shauna Maria Whyte was born in Canada in 1967. She has won many prizes in cross-country skiing competitions since 1975. In 1991, during a horseback riding competition, Shauna broke her back. She did not surrender to this change in her life, and she started using a sit sled(雪橇).
1.What earned Ivy Granstrom great fame?
A. Skiing B. Basketball
C. Swimming. D. Track and field
2.According to Gerry Hewson, why did he love the sports he was doing?
A. It brought him excitement.
B. It won him several medals.
C. It gave him a job as a coach.
D. It strengthened his physical abilities.
3.Who set up an organization to encourage people?
A. Ivy Granstrom. B. Gerry Hewson.
C. April Holmes. D. Shauna Maria Whyte.
4.What do we know about the four people mentioned in the text?
A. They are peace-lovers.
B. They are disabled fighters.
C. They made contributions to youth sports.
D. They worked for the promotion of Paralympics.
5.In which part of a newspaper can you probably find the text?
A. Travel. B. Culture.
C. Technology. D. Sport
The park bench was deserted as I sat down beneath an old tree. I was feeling _______ for the world was trying to drag me down. And if that weren’t enough to ruin my day, a young boy out of breath _______me, all tired from play. He stood right before me and said with great _______, “Look what I found!”
In his hand was a flower, and what a _______ sight, with its petals(花瓣) all worn. _______him to take his dead flower and go off to play, I forced a _______ smile and then turned away. But instead of leaving, he sat next to my side and placed the flower to his _______and declared with overacted(夸张的) surprise, “ It sure smells pretty and it’s _______, too. That’s why I picked it; here, it’s for you.”
The flower before me was dying or dead. But I knew I_______take it, or he might never leave. So I________for the flower, and replied, “Just what I need.” But________ placing the flower in my hand, he held it mid-air without reason or plan. It was then that I ________for the very first time that the boy could not ________.
At that moment I heard my voice________; tears shone in the sun ________I thanked him for picking a very best one. “You’re welcome,” he smiled, and then ran off to play, unaware of the________he’d had on my day.
I sat there and wondered ________he managed to see a self-pitying woman beneath an old tree. Perhaps he’d been blessed with true ________from his heart. Through the eyes of a blind child, I________ could see the problem was not with the world; it was me. And for all of those times I myself had been blind, I________ to see the beauty in life and appreciate every second that’s mine.
1.A. shocked B. comfortable C. curious D. disappointed
2.A. visited B. approached C. passed D. left
3.A. appreciation B. sorrow C. excitement D. nervousness
4.A. pleasant B. dangerous C. pitiful D. familiar
5.A. Wanting B. Persuading C. Allowing D. Ordering
6.A. weak B. cheerful C. broad D. real
7.A. eye B. leg C. nose D. hand
8.A. useful B. beautiful C. meaningful D. powerful
9.A. would B. should C. must D. could
10.A. reached B. paid C. begged D. asked
11.A. because of B. except for C. as for D. instead of
12.A. suspected B. remembered C. admitted D. noticed
13.A. write B. see C. read D. hear
14.A. trembling B. sinking C. changing D. repeating
15.A. until B. because C. as D. since
16.A. influence B. explanation C. decision D. burden
17.A. when B. where C. whether D. how
18.A. courage B. sight C. will D. wisdom
19.A. specially B. luckily C. strangely D. finally
20.A. pretended B. decided C. expected D. struggled
