For the past 100 years, people believed middle age to be around 50 years old. This is a time when we start to grow old. However, new research says we have to change this. A study from the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIAS) in Austria and Stony Brook University in New York says middle age now starts at 60 or even 65, or older. Why?
The biggest reason is that we are living longer. We are also healthier, we have better diets, we exercise more and we have more money to live in a nicer lifestyle. The IIAS said, ＂Since life expectancy has increased over the past several decades, and are continuing to increase, people once considered old should actually be viewed as more middle aged.＂
The study was not a worldwide one so perhaps not everyone in all countries can say they are middle aged when they are 65. The researchers looked at populations in 39 European countries, so this is good news for Europeans. Britain’s National Health Service warned against looking at this study and believing it to be 100 percent true. It said the researchers did not look at things which could reduce life expectancy: ＂We don’t know whether, for example, they factored (把……因素包括进去) in the possible impact of being unable to treat infections because of rising antibiotic (抗生素) resistance, or the increased numbers of people with diabetes (糖尿病) due to obesity.＂ It recommended healthy living, eating and exercise as a way to live longer.
1.What do people believe for the past century?
A.People start to grow old when they are about 50.
B.Middle age is far beyond 50 years old.
C.People will die at around 50 years old.
D.Middle age is a time when people become ill.
2.What’s the main idea of the second paragraph?
A.The main reason why we are living longer.
B.The reason why middle age now starts at 60 or even 65.
C.Life expectancy has increased.
D.Middle aged people were once considered old.
3.What do Britain’s National Health Service’s words mean?
A.It believes the study to be true.
B.To live longer, one should live a healthy life.
C.There are more people who suffer from diabetes due to obesity.
D.The researchers didn’t factor in the possible impact.
4.What is the writer’s attitude towards the study?
A.Indifferent. B.Supportive.
C.Negative. D.Objective.
Climate change will increase US wildfires,and the smoky air will cause terrible problems in areas far beyond those burned,reports an environmental group Thursday.
Two-thirds of Americans,or nearly 212 million,lived in states suffering from wildfire smoke three years ago,according to the report by the Natural Resources Defense Council(NRDC).These areas,which had smoke for at least a week,were nearly 50 times greater than those burned directly by fire.
“It affects a much wide area of the United States than people have realized.” says author Kim Knowlton,a Columbia University health professor,adding the smoke can move up to hundreds of miles.She says the smoke contains air pollution and can cause several kinds of diseases.
Texas was hit hardest in 2011,when smoke stayed for at least a week in areas that are home to 25 million people,according to NRDC’s report.Illinois,which recorded no wildfires within its borders, came second with nearly 12 million people affected by smoke that moved in from elsewhere.The other eight states with the most people in touch with smoky air were,in descending order: Florida,Missouri,Georgia,Louisiana,Michigan,Alabama,Oklahoma and Iowa.
Nearly two dozen states had no wildfires within their borders in 2011,but eight of them still had at least one week of smoky air: Illinois,Missouri，Iowa,Kansas,Nebraska,Indiana,Wisconsin and Ohio.
Only 18 states and the District of Columbia had no people in touch with at least a week of smoke that year,although five of them—Alaska,California,Hawaii,Nevada and Utah—had a large area burned by wildfires.
The problem will only get worse.Knowlton says.Scientific research shows climate is causing higher temperatures and health problems.
1.We can learn from the first two paragraphs that_______.
A.climate change killed many Americans
B.there are fewer states burned by wildfires
C.every state had wildfire smoke for at least a week
D.most Americans suffered from wildfire smoke 3 year ago
2.Which of the following states had wildfires within its borders in 2011?
A.Iowa. B.Kansas.
C.Ohio. D.California.
3.The underlined word “descending” in the fourth paragraph probably means _______.
A.going down B.coming true
C.looking practical D.turning back
4.What is the text mainly about?
A.Climate change causes more wildfires.
B.Wildfire smoke becomes a serious health problem.
C.More wildfires cause climate changes.
D.Air pollution becomes a terrible problem.
Pure Yoga is devoted to serving the yoga community in Asia and beyond, offering a wide variety of classes such as Hatha Yoga, Hot Yoga, Yin Yoga and Vinyasa Yoga, etc. Our yoga classes are offered and taught by nearly 200 professional yoga teachers. Private Yoga is also available for learners of all levels. Pure Yoga constantly invites world-known teachers to lead guest teacher workshops.
Class Bookings
Class bookings can be made 2 days in advance of the class. It is important that you book your class in advance since some classes are more heavily attended than others.
We also limit our class sizes so that they are not overcrowded. If the class you wish to take is full, we will place you on the wait list and inform you of an opening as soon as possible. To create the best experience for yourself and others, please follow these guidelines：
No talking
The yoga studio is a silent room. Please do not talk while in the studio and studio corridors.
No eating
Do not eat in the studio.
No shoes
Remove your shoes before entering the practice rooms. Keep your shoes in your locker. Shoe lockers are also available for rental.
No mobile phones
Turn your mobile phones off or to “vibrate”（震动）mode. Do not take phones into the practice rooms.
Personal Belongings
Daily lockers are not for overnight use. Locks from any daily lockers that are kept overnight will be cut.
1.Who will teach general learners yoga?
A.Favorite yoga teachers. B.Professional yoga teachers.
C.World-known yoga teachers. D.Private yoga teachers.
2.When should you book your class?
A.One month ahead of time. B.Two months ahead of time.
C.Two days ahead of time. D.One day ahead of time.
3.In the practice room, you can . .
A.turn your mobile phones to “vibrate” mode.
B.wear any shoes you like.
C.talk with your friends on the phone.
D.eat some snacks if you are hungry.
假定你是李华，你校将于下周举行“40公里徒步活动”。请你代表学生会写一封电子邮件给你校外籍教师Peter，邀请他参加本次徒步活动。内容包括：
1．向他发出邀请；
2．介绍本次徒步活动；
3．活动注意事项。
40公里徒步活动：a 40-km hiking trip
注意：
1．词数l00左右：
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯
3．开头结尾已经给出
Dear Peter,
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours，
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。
增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(
) 并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除:把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。
修改:在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意:1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
Three years ago I fail in an important exam in my life and became the student in an ordinary school. Disappointing as I felt at the shabby campus and the poor equipment, I found the teachers patiently. Besides, I enjoyed the friendly atmosphere in class. I decided make the best of it. I worked hard but got along well with my teachers and classmate. Whenever I had difficulties, you were always available. Soon I became one of the most best students in my class.
My experience tells me that it’s not what you are given but how you make use of it which determines who you are.
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1 个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
The traditional Chinese name chop (名章) or seal has been used for thousands of years. 1. is quite likely that people began using name chops because Chinese characters are so complex and few people in ancient times2.(be) able to read and write. In addition, chops date back to a time3.there was no other form of4.(identify) such as ID cards.
A chop also served as a valid signature. All official5.(document) in China needed a chop to be valid. Today, most Chinese are educated, but the tradition6.(keep) alive in China.
If you spend any length of time in China, you will almost 7.(certain) need to have a chop. If you’re staying a short time, a chop makes a(n) 8. (amaze) souvenir. A chop can be made quickly, but first you will need to have your name9. (translate) into Chinese characters.
There are many different sizes and styles of chops. Inexpensive small chops can be carved 10.wood or plastic — upmarket chops are made from ivory, jade, marble or steel. Only a special type of slow-drying red ink is used for a name chop, so if you buy a chop in China, get an inkpad (印泥盒) too.
