阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
High school years are a large part in1.(shape) the person you are going to become. A school often2.(provide)education for you,and it can also be a place 3.you can develop relationships with many different people,join clubs,and participate in a variety of different sports.These years can make you become a high school student4.(fill)with many different emotions,including happiness, anger,sadness, envy, loneliness,stress,and a numerous amount more.This is also a time when peer(同龄人)pressure is most commonly put upon a vast majority of teens.
Peer pressure is the influence from members of one's peer group.This can include influencing another to drink,smoke,cheat on a test,lie,skip class,and etc.The list is 5.(end).Peer pressure at high school is both harmful6. effective because it can lead to teen depression,high stress levels,negative behavior7.(issue),and poor decision making and outcomes.
Despite the fact that peer pressure is most commonly seen as a very negative issue,it can 8.(see)positively in some situations.This can involve pressuring your peers to avoid drugs,be honest,avoid alcohol,respect others,work hard,exercise,be kind, be responsible,and more.Friends and peer9.(actual)affect the choices you make.Choosing to have good friends can have a very strong effect10. you.
There I stood with tears in my eyes.I looked at a face which was so_______that I might mistake it for my own.I stared_______ her in disbelief. It felt like a dream.I hugged her; she was real.
Adopted at a very young age, I_______surrounded by people I loved as family._______, the faces weren’t like mine. They were people that loved me.As I got older, the curiosity to learn more about myself took hold and didn’t_______.Who was I? Where did I come from?
At the age of 21, I was given the chance to_______it out thanks to my adoptive parent’s the process of_______.They accompanied me to the adoption agency.Then the staff_______the process of finding my birth mother. But the process was_______and I didn’t expect there would be many complex procedures. And the agency also had caution to move the procedures to ensure both parties’ privacy especially__________my birth mother didn’t choose to meet me.
Months later the agency told me that my birth mother was found and that she __________to meet me.We were excited.My parents said my birth mother made great sacrifice as she gave me away,__________allowed them to support the family. Otherwise, it wouldn’t have been possible on their own. I was __________what my birth mother might be doing and what she might look like. I created a(n) __________in my head.
After a long process, the moment finally came―we reunited.
She said she had made a(n) __________decision, when watching me leave with only the hope that another family could provide what she couldn’t. She said she hesitated for long but knew she was right. I knew she loved me very much.
1.A.familiar B.ugly C.old D.unclear
2.A.into B.to C.at D.on
3.A.stood up B.came up C.warmed up D.grew up
4.A.However B.Meanwhile C.Therefore D.Instead
5.A.help B.stop C.increase D.arrive
6.A.figure B.pick C.turn D.sort
7.A.request B.appreciation C.support D.forgiveness
8.A.delayed B.updated C.refused D.explained
9.A.important B.discouraging C.different D.abstract
10.A.now that B.in case C.even though D.only if
11.A.continued B.managed C.agreed D.happened
12.A.what B.That C.who D.which
13.A.wondering B.consulting C.guaranteeing D.anticipating
14.A.schedule B.picture C.dream D.error
15.A.necessary B.quick C.Impossible D.difficult
How to live a happy life? The following suggestions may be of great help to you.
Keep positive.1. Optimists have a 35% less chance of having a heart attack or stroke, are more likely to eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly, have stronger immune systems and even live longer. If you face a challenge or obstacle, you're more likely to see it as a temporary or even optimistic thing, allowing you to learn and grow.
Start volunteering.2. It can reduce the risk of cognitive (认知的) disorder. It can even help us live longer. Even if you have a little time to offer, just the act of giving has been shown to improve your health, possibly by temporarily reducing your sense of pain.
Be grateful. Counting our blessings protects us against anxiety and depression and boosts optimism. One of the best ways to make thankfulness a part of your life is to keep a journal.3.Keeping gratitude and recording your good deeds may help you live happily.
4.People who are more socially connected to family, friends and community are happier. They re physically healthier, and they live longer than people who are less connected.High-conflict marriages, without much affection, turn out to be very bad for health, perhaps worse than getting divorced.5.
A.Eat healthily and happily.
B.Strengthen social connections.
C.Looking on the bright side of life is really good for you.
D.Instead, living in good relationships is beneficial to heath.
E.You can set down some positive experience in your diary.
F.You'll have no time to volunteer and give thanks in your life.
G.Studies show volunteering can reduce stress and depression.
The other day, I bought an expensive anti-aging cream that promised to make my face look several years younger that other women by fighting free radicals. It made me curious about what free radicals ares.Is the anti-aging cream the only way I need to protect myself?
“As a scientific term, free radicals are essentially unstable atoms, “says Arizona-based doctor, Natasha Bhuyan, M. D. “In medicine, they cause cells to break down over time and are linked to aging.”
A super simple chemistry review for you: Atoms from different elements are the building blocks that make up water, nitrogen and more. Electrons (电子) are the negatively charged atoms, and they like to be in pairs. When an electron loses its partner, it creates a free radical, which is usually unstable and highly reactive. Free radicals typically go through the body to seek out a replacement for their missing electron, and that can result in damage to cells,proteins and DNA.
So how do free radicals form and why do they happen? Bhuyan says, “Scientifically, free radicals are unpaired electrons that are seeking a mate to bond with. The theory behind free radicals is that they can lead to the imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants (抗氧化剂).” Another mini-science lesson for you: Antioxidants are natural or man made matters that can help delay or prevent some types of cell damage. They’re often found in fruits and vegetables.
A lot of the aspects of modern life — our diet, lifestyle and environmental factors like pollution, can cause oxidative stress. Over time, oxidative stress weakens cell and tissues and can leave you more easily to certain health issues including cancer. And, as beauty marketers are keenly aware,oxidative stress can also speed up the aging process. Now that your know free radicals can weak on your health, you’re probably wondering if there are any ways to prevent them from forming or at least to minimize their negative effects.
1.What does the author intend to do in paragraph 1?
A.Explain the process of aging. B.State the formation of free radicals.
C.Introduce the topic of free radicals. D.Describe the harm of anti aging cream.
2.Which of the following do free radicals refer to?
A.Unpaired electrons. B.Steady atoms.
C.Replacements of atoms. D.Functions of electrons.
3.What can we learn about antioxidants from the text?
A.They have never been found in nature.
B.They do harm to cells, proteins and DNA.
C.They can slow down the damage of some cells.
D.They always keep balance with free radical.
4.What will the author probably tell us next?
A.What exactly oxidative stress is. B.How beauty marketers promote sales.
C.Where a variety of diseases come from. D.Whether free radicals can be prevented.
On the last Monday in May, people in the United States celebrate Memorial Day. This federal holiday honors members of the American military who died at war. Schools and government offices close. Most people in the US have this day off from work. People celebrate Memorial Day with outdoor parades.
Most Americans consider it the start of summer though the season really begins in June. With so many people off work, Memorial Day has also become a popular shopping day. However, on most occasions Memorial Day is a serious and even sorrowful holiday. Those who have lost family members at war visit burial sites to decorate the graves. They place flowers, wreaths and US flags on the graves.
Memorial Day comes from a tradition that began after the US Civil War called Decoration Day. The Civil War was a very dark time in the US history. Historians have long thought that about 620,000 soldiers died in the fighting. However, new research suggests that the dead numbered about 750,000.
In 1868, about 5,000 people gathered at Arlington National Cemetery on the edge of Washington, D. C. They decorated more than 10,000 graves of Union and Confederate soldiers. They called it Decoration Day. bone
The tradition spread to other areas of the country. In 1873, New York State called it Memorial Day and was the first to make it a legal-holiday. Other States allowed, but not all. Some southern states had (and-still have) separate celebrations that honor only dead Confederate soldiers.
After World War I ended in 1918, Memorial Day became a day to honor all American soldiers killed at war. In 1971, Congress passed a law making it an official federal holiday all over America.
1.What's the purpose of Memorial Day in America?
A.To mark the start of summer. B.To let people enjoy themselves.
C.To show respect to dead soldiers. D.To set a holiday to encourage soldiers.
2.What's the atmosphere of American Memorial Day like on most occasions?
A.Sad. B.Casual.
C.Pleasant. D.Relaxing.
3.When did Memorial Casual, become a legal holiday throughout the US?
A.In 1971. B.In 1873.
C.In 1918. D.In 1868.
4.What is the best title for the text?
A.Celebration Activities of Memorial Day in the US
B.The Prospect of American Memorial Day
C.Members Honored on American Memorial Day
D.The Evolution on Memorial Day in the US
Alice is a senior at Sunset High School (SHS) in America.The kids in her school are looking forward to senior graduation and summer vacation.And they still desire to live a significant life: doing something worthwhile and making a difference.
Alice, senior class president, decides to take action by organizing a food drive. She also decides to reach out to the community in the neighborhood for support.
She wrote,“Hi! My name is Alice and I'm a senior at Sunset! The SHS student government is hosting a drive and collecting the canned and boxed food for needy families. I know many students in the slum (贫民窟) are not able to access regular meals without school. One-hundred percent of everything donated will go to families in need. So it would be amazing if anybody could donate any extra food and lay it around the house. I would be so happy to come by and pick up any extra food that anyone has and just let me know!”
So far, the community has made some 400 donations, and Alice has picked up each one.They're left in brown paper bags around their houses, and she handles them with the latest gloves. It's all packaged food, and the packaging is cleaned with disinfected wipes. Along with the rest of the student union, which brainstormed the idea last week, Alice is setting up distribution centers to dispense the food in the city so families can get what they need.
“In the community, I've seen so many people offering their help ,and I've picked up so many donations from community residents,”Alice said. It's nice to see people supporting each other.I think it's really good hat we're belong more cautious, especially within the community,Alice says.Every individual is aware of how to take care of themselves, their family and others them.They join hands make a big difference indeed. With everyone's efforts,the donation work goes on easily and smoothly and many poor families has got help.
1.What do we know about the students at SHS in the text?
A.They're eager for a meaningful life. B.They've helped to build a community.
C.They've graduated from senior high school. D.They're forced to do something worthwhile.
2.Why did Alice organize the food drive?
A.To gain greater popularity. B.To get food for families in need.
C.To set up the SHS student union. D.To donate food to the students in her school.
3.What does the underlined word“dispense”in paragraph 4 probably mean?
A.Recycle. B.Hand out.
C.Gain. D.Chew up.
4.What can be concluded from the last paragraph?
A.East or west, home is best. B.it's good to learn此another man's cost.
C.Actions speak louder than words. D.Many hands make work light.
