What kind of amusing activities will you participate in during your life? Will you be spending your free time doing safe sports with little danger or will you always be one of the first people to try the next popular extreme activity? Scientists have been interested in finding out why some people seem to prefer dangerous activities.
Although there are exceptions, researchers have found that in most cases men are less cautious than women. Men often try to impress women by proving that they are courageous and fearless, and they are more likely to take risks when women are watching them or when they are competing against other men.
Research also shows that as people get older they usually behave more responsibly and avoid taking unnecessary risks. In addition, when people are in stable relationships, they seem to be less attracted to daring activities.
Some people seem to be more daring than others, but there are many different types of risks and some people take one type of risk, but not another Psychologists have identified a number of categories of risk. These include financial risks, risks related to health and safety, amusing risks and social risks. Psychologists discover that some people will take risks in one area, but not in another. Just if a person enjoys bungee (蹦极) jumping, it doesn't mean he or she will take chances when investing (投资) money or that he will tell a joke to a group of strangers.
Interestingly, research shows that women take more social risks than men. They are more likely to make career changes as they get older and to express unpopular opinions in business meetings.
Yet, at the end of the day, the likelihood of particular people taking a risk depends on their personalities. In general, optimistic people are more likely to take risks because they focus on the possible positive outcomes of their actions. On the other hand, those with opposite personality are much more likely to avoid taking a chance.
1.What have researchers discovered about women?
A.They are always changing jobs. B.They are good at doing business.
C.They are more willing to take risks. D.They are more conservative than men.
2.Why do men try to prove they are brave?
A.To attract women to watch them. B.To have favorable effects on women.
C.To announce risks are too dangerous. D.To show their strength to the competitor.
3.What mainly determine whether people take risks possibly?
A.The potential consequences. B.Their characters.
C.Their problems of finance. D.The focuses of their work.
4.What is the text mainly talking about?
A.People's sense of taking risks. B.Risks at people's different ages.
C.Different types of people's risks. D.Risks between men and women.
Dr. Faisal Zawawi, an Otolaryngologist and member of the McGill Auditory Sciences Laboratory, notes that when a person is exposed to loud noises it can cause short-term hearing loss but that under normal circumstances the body typically is able to repair the loss of hearing within 72 hours. However, Zawawi warns that if symptoms are not reversed (倒转) in the first 72 hours the damage could become permanent. Due to findings in previous studies about it, Zawawi says that the team of researchers has suspected that something may stop this repair process; therefore, the team set out to determine if caffeine could be a contributing cause to hearing loss. According to the Medical Daily, the researchers tested what they suspected on female guinea pigs(FGP) (豚鼠).
To perform the test, 24 female guinea pigs were split into three equal groups with each group exposed in different levels to caffeine, and loud noises. The researchers found that the guinea pigs subjected to only sound had their full hearing recovered by day eight. However, the guinea pigs that were subjected to both caffeine and loud noise never fully regained their hearing. Therefore，the researchers concluded that caffeine is a likely contributing cause to permanent hearing loss.
“This research confirms that while a cup of coffee may seem appealing after a long night at a loud concert, drinking caffeine produces more of a risk than benefit when it comes to a person's hearing. Although further research is required to understand the effect on humans, the results are promising," says Zawawi. If the research proves successful, the removal of caffeine from your diet following noise exposure could prevent permanent hearing loss as the body will be more able to repair itself naturally.
1.What caused the team to do the research?
A.Caffeine loving people suffering hearing loss.
B.The results about hearing loss found before.
C.The finding that FGPs are sensitive to noise.
D.The fact that many people drink coffee.
2.What is Zawawi's view about temporary hearing loss?
A.Drinking coffee daily results in it.
B.Drink less coffee while suffering it.
C.Generally people can recover from it in 3 days.
D.The continuous noise exposure surely causes it.
3.What can we learn about hearing from the text?
A.Coffee can stop it from recovering.
B.Coffee Can lead to quick hearing loss.
C.Hearing loss after noise exposure is normal.
D.Loud noise causes people to lose it forever.
4.How does Zawawi assess the research?
A.It's controversial. B.It's unnecessary to carry it on.
C.It's not predictable. D.It's almost successful.
Many of my summer, childhood adventures were related to that classic American experience of the family road trip.
We visited Carlsbad Caverns when we took a trip out west so my father could look for work. A concrete tent called “tepee” by American Indians, which we spent the night in, has stuck in my mind. This was at Wigwam Village Motel in Holbrook, Arizona, on Route 66. The city was founded in 188 l, when the railroad was built, and named to honor the first chief engineer of the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad. I slept on an army type bed just below the attractive air conditioner.
Another time, our family took our summer vacation at a small wooden house that belonged to one of my father 's friends for a couple of years in the Adirondacks. We had to take everything we needed up a steep hill to the house that you couldn't see from the road that passed in front of it. There was no mailbox and the only indication that there might be something there was a small courtyard where you could park a car. We had packed all the food and clothing we would need for one week. After all, it wasn't like there was a Walmart nearby.
The week's entertainment consisted of catching insects and snakes and playing in the small lake that was across the road from the house. I have never seen water as pristine (清澈) since. I would catch small fish by hand and set them free. Seven days passed before I knew it!
These trips are our family's history. We were making our, own history and placing the historical markers of our lives along the road.
1.What impressed the writer most in Holbrook?
A.A concrete tent. B.The city's long history.
C.The air conditioner. D.An army type bed.
2.What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 3 refer to?
A.The steep hill. B.The wooden house.
C.The small courtyard. D.The family's car.
3.How did the writer like the summer vacation in the Adirondacks?
A.He enjoyed it very much.
B.He wasn't well prepared for it.
C.He found it inconvenient to stay there.
D.He considered it environment-friendly.
4.What's the best title for the text?
A.Lessons from my family B.Childhood adventures.
C.Summer family vacation D.Happy memories
On Friday August 3, parents should plan on a scheduled conference with' their child's advisor, which is held in the late morning and early afternoon. Then the school president will hand out the diplomas after the Progress Day exercises that the graduation performance follows. Parents planning on taking the activities are urged to reserve accommodations as soon as possible by Salisbury School. This is a list of inns that offer accommodations close to our school.
Inn at Iron Masters — Lakeville, CT, (860) 435-9844 δ Starts from$159 δ Check-in time is 3PM and Check-out time is 11AM. δ It is close to antiquing, golf and special roads for walking, jogging and bicycling. δ Payment by check or credit card | Earl Grey B&B — Salisbury, CT, (860)435-1007 δ Per night: $295 with breakfast; $275 without δ It's close to private schools: Hotchkiss, Salisbury; two nearby lakes for boating, fishing and swimming. δ Check in: 3 PM; Check out: noon δ Payment by check or credit card |
Sassafras B&B — Salisbury, CT, (860) 435-1234 δ $ 125-$150 double room (Minimum two nights June-October 2018 only) δ Up charge for one night during June-October 2018 only. δ One Day Cancellation Policy: no charge δ Check in is at 3PM, and check out is noon. Early check-in or late check-out / laundry services are available for an additional fee. δ Payment by credit card, no check | The Litchfield Inn — Litchfield, CT, (860) 567-4503 δ Per night: $295 δ Up to 2 children under 12 stay for free with adults， and rollaway beds are available upon request for a small fee. δ Check in: 3 PM; Check out: 11 AM δ Cancellation Charges: 1 Night Charge if cancelled within 24 hrs. (Groups carry different policy) δ Payment: No cash |
1.Which of the following is Activity 3 on August 3?
A.The Progress Day exercises. B.The parents-advisor meeting.
C.The graduation performance. D.The ceremony for diplomas.
2.If you like enjoying antiques and exercising, which inn will you stay at?
A.Sassafras B&B B.B. The Litchfield Inn.
C.Inn at Iron Masters. D.Earl Grey B&B.
3.What is required by all the above inns?
A.Guests check in at 3PM. B.They should be booked before Aug.3.
C.They take cancellation fees. D.Guests pay by check or credit card.
假如你是李华，你在网上看到一个为加拿大学生提供食宿的招聘广告，你想申请，请写一封自荐信。内容要点：
1. 学英语六年了，能够流利地说英语了；
2. 自己是热心肠，喜欢帮助别人；
3. 家人说地道的普通话。
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Dear Sir or Madam,
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Looking forward to your reply.
Yours faithfully,
Li Hua
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。
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Dear Gabriela,
Thanks for your last letter and I’m glad that you’re interested in reading books with English. I’ve just finished read Pride and Prejudice.
The story is very old-fashioned, and it’s very good. It’s a very interesting story. In the beginning the main character have a very bad firstly impression and they hate each other. However, after a short time, we know each other better. Well, I’ll let you to read the book to find that out!
The language is not difficult to make out. I'm sure you will like a character, Elizabeth Bennet. She just like you! Anyway, I hope you’ll enjoy the book. Write back soon and tell me what you get on.
Maria
