Architects preferred _______ buildings with more light, which_______ with the heaviness of the Gothic cathedrals of the Middle ages.
A.to design, contrasts B.designing, contrasting
C.to design, to contrast D.designing, contrasted
The plant, ______ to Indonesia, grows well in hot, humid climates.
A.apparent B.native C.primitive D.diverse
When deeply ______ in work, he always forgets all about eating or sleeping.
A.absorbing B.trapping C.absorbed D.trapped
Leonardo da Vinci was an extraordinary genius, _______ is believed _______ “Renaissance man”.
A.who, to be B.that, to be C.which, to have been D.whom, to have been
Biking through my PhD
Overcoming my initial struggles in the Netherland to start my PhD has been like riding a bike.
I _____ in a hilly, seaside city in China without cycle paths, and biking was _____ for me. Now, my Dutch neighbour was telling me I had to _____.
It took me around a month to feel _____ cycling. After half a year, I was starting to enjoy it. For me a hopeful ______ for dealing with Dutch traffic was to make a lot of noise as I ______: loud laughs, “look out”, “watch it”, and so on. This ______ other cyclists into keeping away from me, and prevented the ______ that had seemed unavoidable when I started.
This pattern, of a time of struggle ______ by fun, was reported with other ______ of my life in Utrecht. There were more “bikes” that I ______ to learn how to ride. One of them was ______ management. In Utrecht, I don’t see people working ______ time. As for working at the weekend, ______ it. I initially assumed that nobody was working very hard, because of their shorter ______. But after a few months, I ______ that the other PhD students were all ______ focused on their work during that eight-hour working ______, whereas I was taking endless “breaks” when I could have been focusing on my studies.
Cycling has become a ______ of my growth, freedom and ______ adjustment to PhD life in the Netherlands. And I have formed a good habit of working while I work and playing while I play.
1.A.went through B.worked out C.grew up D.got around
2.A.necessary B.dangerous C.convenient D.normal
3.A.travel B.decide C.learn D.advance
4.A.nervous B.anxious C.sensitive D.comfortable
5.A.trick B.plan C.tendency D.instruction
6.A.shouted B.jogged C.rode D.explored
7.A.cheated B.persuaded C.guided D.frightened
8.A.races B.crashes C.ruins D.competitions
9.A.accompanied B.presented C.motivated D.appreciated
10.A.backgrounds B.occupations C.studies D.aspects
11.A.hesitated B.failed C.remembered D.needed
12.A.time B.finance C.business D.effect
13.A.special B.regular C.extra D.valid
14.A.cancel B.forget C.select D.promote
15.A.hours B.vacations C.weekends D.distances
16.A.regretted B.supposed C.argued D.recognized
17.A.completely B.considerately C.hurriedly D.repeatedly
18.A.practice B.section C.period D.evaluation
19.A.inspiration B.symbol C.symptom D.remark
20.A.successful B.ambitious C.objective D.adventurous
How to Improve Your Immunity
Immunity (免疫力) is the ability of the body to fight diseases and disease-causing pathogens (病菌). Increasing your immunity can be beneficial for not only preventing illness, but also making you feel better in general. 1. .
Eating Healthy
Eat more fruits and vegetables. 2.. They are also rich in antioxidants(抗氧化物), which increase your oxygen level. And stay hydrated. Drinking plenty of water can raise immunity levels in your body. Eat plenty of yogurt and try whole grains, which are especially good for improving your immune system.
3.
Meditate (冥想) a few minutes every day. You can use meditation to slow your heart rate and lower your blood pressure. Sit for a few minutes with your eyes closed, letting any distracting thoughts leave you.
Talk to your friends and family about stressors. Reaching out to others can help you to feel better about the stress in your daily life. 4.. Relaxing music can also make you feel less anxious, which helps to improve your immune system.
Getting Enough Sleep and Exercise
Get enough sleep every night. Sleep helps to restore your body and keep your immune system strong. Keeping your body well rested will help you to stay healthy.
5.. Exercise decreases your risk for heart disease and helps white blood cells circulate at a higher rate. It can also help reduce hormones associated with stress.
A.Reducing Your Stress
B.Making good use of stress
C.Make sure not to overdo exercise
D.The best ways to increase your immunity are as follows
E.Take a walk or have proper exercise on a regular basis
F.They have a lot of vitamins and nutrients that boost your immunity
G.Besides, Listening to music can lower your heart rate and blood pressure
