Study lamps are vital to learning. Finding the best lighting for study is important for everyone. For the sake of maximizing the use of time and energy, and for the very important goal of preserving eyesight, anyone reading for understanding needs not only adequate light, but light that ensures reading with ease. Only when eye strain(疲劳) is not interfering does the learning process move forward.
Desk lamps
You can purchase a large number of stylish desk lamps from lamp stores and online. The products range from precious ones to casual ones, from traditional ones to ultra-modern(超现代的)ones. They feature such desirable additions as dimmer switches and night lights. Some have battery backup in case of power failure and a choice of OttLite bulbs that duplicate natural sunlight.
LED desk lamps
MetaEfficient reviews the most recommended LED desk lamps. These lamps come in many different styles and brand names and are valued for their directed beam of light, lack of heat and exceptional energy efficiency and brilliance. LED study lamps are made in goose neck and swivel(转圈)styles, as well as the more modern Z-bar and the human-like- figure of the Moppel light.
Safest desk lamps
According to Knol, StudyLite is the safest of all desk lamp designs. Not only does it provide LED light, freeing people from UV and IR radiation, but it has been tested to be eye-friendly. It has all the advantages-low cost and long life-of any LED lamps, but it is also equipped with rechargeable battery. Its design and choice of colors make it desirable for more than its efficiency.
1.What is the feature of Desk lamps?
A.They are bought easily online. B.Their prices vary.
C.Their styles are various. D.They have satisfactory additions.
2.What do LED lamps and Study Lite lamps have in common?
A.Low cost and long life. B.Excellent energy efficiency and brightness.
C.Rechargeable batteries. D.Their design and color choice
3.What is the main purpose of the text?
A.To give us some tips on how to protect our eyes.
B.To give us some information on the best study lamps.
C.To introduce the method of choosing a proper lamp.
D.To present the finding that light affects study.
假设你是李华，最近你因为与同桌产生矛盾而苦恼，写信向英语报社”知心话栏目”求 助，要点如下:
1.写信目的；
2.事件经过及你的感受；
3.请求帮助。
注意:
1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.信的开头和结尾已为你写好。
Dear Editor,
I'm Li Hua, a high school student.
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Looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
翻译句子
1.我好不容易才适应了新环境。(have a hard time)
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2.他是个可靠的人，不会让你失望的。(letdown)
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3.尽管他不富有，但他总是对无家可归的人伸出援助之手。(reach out to)
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4.这么处理的话，你们的友情很快就会修复的。(approach)
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5.她那么害羞，我不知道如何与她沟通。(figure out)
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Yesterday, a salesman called me to sell his phone plans. I was at work and while I usually don’t like spending time on those things, I _______ myself that I couldn’t talk yet and _______that he call me back at 6 pm.
That’s what he did. So we talked about 20 minutes. He _______ to me his different phone plans. While listening to him, sometimes I was _______in my thoughts. I gave several “hmm hmm”, as a sign of agreement and to _______that I was still there. Sometimes, I felt a bit_______. But I stayed calm and _______ until the end of the discussion.
Finally, he said the following to me: “Thank you, Olivier. You are the first person in a long time with whom I had an enjoyable conversation. _______, people shout at us and slam down the phone. Today, since 10 am, I hadn't had a phone _______ without an offense (触怒). I know you had a long day at work and you could have __________ in front of your TV. But you listened so carefully to me. I am __________ and I sincerely thank you.”
It set me thinking. He had been the __________ of verbal violence (语言暴力) all through his working day. Physical __________ do not exist in this situation but dehumanization (非人性) seems to happen. __________, he was only doing his job. I felt a sense of __________ that I hadn't treated him so rudely.
1.A.found B.excused C.reminded D.forgave
2.A.replied B.agreed C.suggested D.ordered
3.A.explained B.admitted C.apologized D.reported
4.A.stuck B.involved C.interested D.lost
5.A.announce B.ensure C.confirm D.imagine
6.A.impatient B.discouraged C.concerned D.nervous
7.A.generous B.reliable C.cheerful D.polite
8.A.Unexpectedly B.Usually C.Eventually D.Similarly
9.A.meeting B.interview C.conversation D.appointment
10.A.relaxed B.slept C.talked D.played
11.A.annoyed B.proud C.touched D.curious
12.A.proof B.target C.supporter D.result
13.A.activities B.exercises C.disabilities D.conflicts
14.A.Yet B.Besides C.Otherwise D.Instead
15.A.honor B.loss C.relief D.trust
It comes as no surprise that exercise is good for your health. Positive changes happen to your body before, during, and after a workout. 1.
Build up your body
There are quite a few scientific reasons to do strength training. It makes muscles (肌肉) bigger and bones stronger, thus lowering the risk for certain diseases. Running is an easy but effective way to help build your muscles. 2. But a recent study found that a short run can benefit the legs in the short term. And for now, experts say running has more benefits than risks.
Improve your brainpower
Exercise can help your brain, not just your body. Physical activity helps brain cells (细胞) grow. 3. That’s because physical exercise quickly increases a person's heart rate and carries more blood to the brain, improving the brainpower.
Establish a mind-body connection
Too much stress can lead to inflammation (炎症).4. But simple mind-body exercises like yoga can not only reduce inflammation but also lower the risk of depression. New research shows they can even change your genes to fight off poor health. Research proves that even just 15 minutes a day of practicing mindfulness seems to do the trick.
5. National guidelines recommend more than two hours of physical activity each week. But science says people who pack that amount into one or two days get about the same benefits. Either way, get moving is the key!
A.It is the body’s painful response to injury and overuse.
B.Mindful exercises can improve your long-term well-being.
C.Then what is the proper amount of exercise you should take?
D.And moving more appears to lower the chances of memory loss.
E.Recent research shows more detail about the benefits of exercise.
F.Exercise can also help people deal better with anger and feel happier.
G.Some believe the activity can damage the knees or cause other injuries.
Lucy Hughes, a 24-year-oId English inventor, has used skin and scales (鳞)from fish to create a new kind of plastic that will break down in about six weeks. Her invention won this year's James Dyson Award.
Ms. Hughes was very aware of how wasteful many products are. Plastic items (物品)，for example, are often made from new plastic, used once for a short time, and then thrown away. She decided to challenge herself to make something out of waste instead.
Fishing is a big business in England, and the University of Sussex where Ms. Hughes studied wasn't far from the coast. She spent some time studying the fishing business, and the things that were thrown away. She was amazed by the amount of waste from fish that gets thrown away.
After some tests, Ms. Hughes decided that the fish skin and scales seemed like the most likely parts for her product. But then she needed something to bind (hold the material together) with. She found that red algae (红藻)was the best binder.
Ms. Hughes called her finished product “MarinaTex”, which is clear and feels like plastic, but stronger than regular plastic of the same thickness. MarinaTex is also cheap to make since it's made from fish waste. Ms. Hughes says that the waste from one Atlantic cod (a fish) could make 1,400 bags. The process of making MarinaTex also doesn't use much energy. Most importantly, MarinaTex doesn't take hundreds of years to break down.
Ms. Hughes thinks that one of the best uses for MarinaTex will be in some kinds of food packaging where plastic is currently being used. Ms. Hughes is looking forward to moving ahead with her idea. She wants to try to make her recipe for making her plastic even better. She hopes the award money will help her with the process of getting MarinaTex into use as quickly as possible.
1.Why did Lucy Hughes invent MarinaTex?
A.To turn waste into treasure.
B.To win James Dyson Award.
C.To gain people's wide attention.
D.To help the local fishing business.
2.What is MarinaTex's greatest advantage over traditional plastic?
A.It is of higher quality.
B.It is more convenient to use.
C.Its production cost is fairly low.
D.It can break down in a short time.
3.What can we know from the last paragraph?
A.MarinaTex has been put to practical use.
B.Lucy Hughes hopes for more fund support.
C.Lucy Hughes intends to improve her invention.
D.MarinaTex will replace regular plastic in food packaging.
4.What can be the best title for the text?
A.Red Algae: the Best Binder to Hold Materials
B.Young Inventor Creates Plastic from Fish Skin
C.Fish Waste Has Affected the Environment Seriously
D.Lucy Hughes: an English Inventor Won James Dyson Award
