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I read somewhere that we spend a full third of our lives waiting. But where are we doing all of this waiting, and what does it mean to an impatient society like ours? To understand the issue, let’s take a look at three types of “waits”. The very purest form of waiting is the Watched-Pot Wait. It is without doubt the most annoying of all. Take filling up the kitchen sink(洗碗池) as an example. There is absolutely nothing you can do while this is going on but keep both eyes fixed on the sink until it’s full. During these waits, the brain slips away from the body and wanders about until the water runs over the edge of the counter and onto your socks. This kind of wait makes the waiter helpless and mindless. A cousin to the Watched-Pot Wait is the Forced Wait. This one requires a bit of discipline. Properly preparing packaged noodle soup required a Forced Wait. Directions are very specific. “Bring three cups of water to boil, add mix, simmer three minutes, remove from heat, let stand five minutes.”I have my doubts that anyone has actually followed the procedures strictly. After all, Forced Waiting requires patience. Perhaps the most powerful type of waiting is the Lucky-Break Wait. This type of wait is unusual in that it is for the most part voluntary. Unlike the Forced Wait, which is also voluntary, waiting for your lucky break does not necessarily mean that it will happen. Turning one’s life into a waiting game requires faith and hope, and is strictly for the optimists among us. On the surface it seems as ridiculous as following the directions on soup mixes, but the Lucky-Break Wait well serves those who are willing to do it. As long as one doesn’t come to rely on it, wishing for a few good things to happen never hurts anybody. We certainly do spend a good deal of our time waiting. The next time you’re standing at the sink waiting for it to fill while cooking noodle soup that you’ll have to eat until a large bag of cash falls out of the sky, don’t be desperate. You’re probably just as busy as the next guy. 1.While doing a Watched-Pot Wait, we tend to ___________. A.keep ourselves busy B.get absent-minded C.grow anxious D.stay focused 2.What is the difference between the Forced Wait and the Watched-Pot Wait?\ A.The Forced Wait requires some self-control. B.The Forced Wait makes people passive. C.The Watched-Pot Wait needs directions. D.The Watched-Pot Wait engages body and brain. 3.What can we learn about the Lucky-Break Wait? A.It is less voluntary than the Forced Wait. B.It doesn’t always bring the desired result. C.It is more fruitful than the Forced Wait. D.It doesn’t give people faith and hope. 4.What does the author advise us to do the next time we are waiting? A.Take it seriously. B.Don’t rely on others. C.Do something else. D.Don’t lose heart. 5.The author supports his view by _________. A.exploring various causes of “waits”. B.describing detailed processes of “waits”. C.analyzing different categories of “waits” D.revealing frustrating consequences of “waits”
In some islands north of Scotland, if head lice (头虱) left their host, he became sick and feverish. Therefore, sick people had lice put in their hair intentionally. There was a method in their madness： As soon as the lice had settled in again, the patient improved. The story explains the confusion of cause and effect. If the lice leave the sick host, it is because he has a fever and they simply get hot feet，and when the fever breaks，they return. Such false causality (假因果关系）misleads us every day. Consider the headline: “Fact: Women Who Use Shampoo XYZ Every Day Have Stronger Hair.” It says very little -- least of all, that the shampoo makes your hair stronger. It might simply be the other way round: women with strong hair tend to use Shampoo XYZ -- and perhaps that’s because it says “especially for thick hair” on the bottle. Another example: Scientists found that long periods in the hospital did harm to patients. But, clearly, patients who are dismissed immediately are healthier than those who must stay on for treatment. Recently I read that students get better grades at school if their homes contain many books. This study was surely a shot in the arm for booksellers, but it was also false causality. This simple truth is that educated parents tend to value their children's education more than uneducated ones do, and they often have more books at home. In short, a dust-covered copy War and Peace alone isn't going to influence anyone's grades; what counts is parents' education levels, as well as their genes. There was also the supposed relationship between the birth rate and the numbers of stork (鹳）pairs in Germany. Both were in decline, and if you plot (描绘） them on a graph (曲线图)，the two lines of development from 1965 to 1987 appeared almost the same. Does this mean the storks actually bring babies? Obviously not. This was a purely accidental connection. In conclusion: Connection is not causality. Take a closer look at linked events: Sometimes what is presented as the cause turns out to be the effect, or just the other way round， and sometimes there is no link at all -- just like with storks and babies. 1.According to the first paragraph, people in some islands north of Scotland _________. A. found a way to get rid of head lice B. used an effective method to keep flt C. made head lice a part of their life D. died due to infections with head lice 2.Which is an example of false causality? A. Women with strong hair tend to use a certain shampoo. B. The birth rate and the stork population are connected. C. Longer periods in the hospital benefit patients. D. Lice can make a person sick and feverish. 3.The underlined phrase “ a shot in the arm” in Paragraph 4 means _______. A. pain B. defeat C. guidance D. encouragement 4.According to the author, students get better grades probably because ______. A. their homes are full of books B. they have read War and Peace C. their educated parents value education D. their parents are successful booksellers 5.We can draw the conclusion from the passage that _______. A. connection arc pure accidents B. cause and effect are interdependent C. connections are mostly cause and effect D. linked events may turn out to be unrelated
The Governor’s School is described as a unique opportunity for high school students to involve themselves in math, science, and technology. When I signed up for computer programming, I expected to learn about coding (编程). However, what I didn’t expect was that I would also learn how to build strong friendships. Just before I went there, I didn't know what to expect in the school, feeling quite at a loss. A sense of uncertainty about my future was flooding over me. On the first day, the students awkwardly moved around at the opening ceremonies. Although it is embarrassing to admit, I hadn't been able to succeed in my friendship in the past because I was too focused on myself. This time, I got rid of the desire to share personal stories and instead was eager to ask others about themselves. After sunset on the second night, I heard three girls trying to recall the schedule for an upcoming museum trip. After effective communication, I knew they were Bree, Megan and Avery. Bree and Avery were in environmental science， and Megan was studying mathematics. We had a lot in common among us four, such as our love for movies, which strengthened our friendships. Meanwhile, we were able to introduce each other to new activities. Bree introduced us to anime (日本动漫). Enthusiastically, Megan encouraged us to play tennis. Avery and I kept the other two motivated to work out at the gym. The fact that none of us was particularly skilled with equipment resulted in shared laughter almost every day. After four weeks, I left with the ability to successfully code an educational computer game. More importantly, I also left with knowledge about the code of friendship -- the fact that I could make more friends in a month by showing interest in them than I could in a year by trying to attract others’ interest in me. 1.The author went to the Governor's School to originally learn how to _______. A. code computer programs B. make friends with others C. develop her personal hobby and interest D. share her personal stories with others 2.The author had failed in her friendship mainly because _________. A. she was embarrassed to stay with her friends B. she cared little about others C. she longed to know about others D. she focused her attention on her study 3.What can we learn from the passage? A. Avery studied mathematics in the school. B. The four girls had a wonderful time at school. C. Though the four girls had nothing in common, they became good friends. D. Before going to the Governor's School, the author had the basic knowledge about computers. 4.According to the author, the success code of friendship is _____. A. getting others to be interested in her B. adding more laughter to others’ life C. keeping others motivated by stories D. becoming more interested in others 5.What does the author tell us in the passage? A. Her interest in the Governor’s School. B. A close relation with three schoolmates. C. Her experience in the Governor’s School. D. Big changes in her study.
Beaches are not only great for lying on and doing water sports，and in fact one of the best ways of enjoying them is a classic beach walk. Here at iWantSun.co.uk we’ve been searching the globe to find you the world’s best and most famous beach walks，and here’s our pick of the top. Click on the most interesting walks and join our tourist program. The Footpath of the Gods, Amalfi Coast，Italy The name says it all really and you truly feel excited there, walking along this wonderful mountain path, which offers some of the most striking views on (he planet. The path begins at the town of Bomerano to charming Positano along the UNESCO World Heritage area of the Amalfi Coast. The whole walk will take you about four and a half hours to complete and pass over narrow rocky paths. Sydney's Great Coastal Walk, Australia Sydney's coastline is one of the most beautiful and diverse landscapes in the world. Here you have national parks, historic sites, shining and quiet beaches all in one place. Sydney's Great Coastal Walk runs all the way from Barrenjoey in the north to Royal National Park in the south and takes an unbelievable seven days to complete. However, if you're not up to doing the full walk, there are many different parts of the walk that you can do right in the city itself. Walking from the city9s famous Bondi Beach to the sweeping curve (大半径曲线）of Brone Beach takes just an hour, which takes in some top sceneries. Great Ocean Walk, Australia The Great Ocean Walk covers 104 km along Victoria's famous Great Ocean Road, located on the southern coast of Australia, from the holiday town Apollo Bay to the splendid Twelve Apostles. The Twelve Apostles are the area's famous stone landmarks which stand out like giants from the sea. The walk passes through a range of landscapes and sights, from national park, famous surfing spots and deserted beaches, to wild coastlines, waterfalls, lush (茂盛的）forests, historic lighthouses. Day walks and shorter three-hour walks such as The Wreck Beach Walk or the Lighthouse Cemetery and Lookout Walk can also be enjoyed. So next time when you're looking for a beach holiday, don't just think about the holiday towns and the sand, but consider a more active sun holiday. If you have interest in any of the above places, please contact us, and we can give you the best services. 1.When you arrive at Amalfi Coast,_________. A. the scenic beauty can fill you with charm B. the walking can be started from Positano C. you must be fed up with the footpath D. narrow rocky paths may trap you 2.What are the distinct characteristics of Sydney's Great Coastal Walk? A. It takes more than a week to complete the walk. B. It provides visitors with a variety of great landscapes. C. It really has the longest coastline in the world. D. It starts from Royal National Park in Che south. 3.From the Great Ocean Walk, Australia we can know that _______. A. most visitors have to finish the 104 km walk quickly B. the Twelve Apostles stand below the surface of the sea C. Apollo Bay is at the end of the Great Ocean Walk D. visitors have various walking choices there 4.Where can we probably read the passage? A. travel magazine. B. A handbook to tourists. C. An online advertisement. D. A poster in a foreign travel agency. 5.The author intends to ________. A. introduce the beautiful beaches in Australia B. present the wonderful beaches in the world C. tell us the ideal tourist destination for health D. ask us to join the tourist program
I was called into the principal’s office but I had no idea what I had done wrong. When I arrived, my brother Brian was there. He had been ____. Brian grasped my hand and said , “Amanda has been in a car accident.” Every inch of my body went ____ as I realized what he had said. My sister was injured. One question sounded over and over in my head--how ____ this have happened? ____ she was only 17, Amanda was one of the safest drivers I knew. I felt shocked and terrified. My brother and I ____ immediately for the hospital my sister was in. When we arrived, my sister’s face was ____ from the eyebrows up and you could see blood everywhere. She was ____ to several machines. My mom and dad stood at her side crying. My sister looked up at me with blood-filled eyes, where I expected to see fear, I saw ____ She said to me, “I love you, Rence.” I suddenly realized how ____ I tell my sister I love her. I tried to ____ her, but she wasn’t listening any more, because some doctors were taking her away to the x-ray room. As they ____ my sister I wanted to scream out, but I couldn’t. I couldn’t move, speak or even cry until she was around the corner. Then the ____ came. Though everyone kept telling me she would be ____, something made me worried. Every moment that passed allowed the doubt in my mind to grow ____. Finally, the doctor walked down the hall and stood quietly in front of us. It was then ____ the long-awaited words came. Amanda was going to be okay. My heart leaped as I realized I ____ had a sister. She would need a lot of plastic surgery (整容手术), but she was ___ A year later, even though my sister and I quarrel sometimes, every time I see her face and ____ the large scar that stretches across it, I remember to tell her that I ____ her. I remember when I almost didn’t have the ____ to tell her again how much I love her.363 1.A. whispering B. shouting C. crying D. sighing 2.A. frozen B. excited C. confused D. relaxed 3.A. need B. might C. must D. could 4.A. Only if B. Even though C. In case D. Now that 5.A. cared B. witched C. kicked D. left 6.A. covered B. painted C. operated D. repaired 7.A. applied B. attached C. related D. adjusted 8.A. belief B. trouble C. strength D. shyness 9.A. frequently B. much C. soon D. rarely 10.A. answer B. refuse C. persuade D. hug 11.A. gave up B. wheeled away C. tamed to D. picked up 12.A. confidence B. sweats C. sympathy D. tears 13.A. angry B. disappointed C. fine D. dissatisfied 14.A. thinner B. bigger C. weaker D. higher 15.A. that B. what C. when D. which 16.A. still B. ever C. even D. never 17.A. ill B. afraid C. alone D. alive 18.A. feel B. make C. touch D. spot 19.A. cheat B. move C. love D. help 20.A. mood B. chance C. time D. courage
（2017·天津）Nowadays, cycling, along with jogging and swimming, ___________ as one of the best all-round forms of exercise. A. regard B. is regarded C. are regarded D. regards
--- Hello, I ________ to ask if I can book a flight ticket to London tomorrow? --- Sorry, we’ve already sold out. A.phone B.will phone C.am phoning D.have phoned
(2017·天津) The hospital has recently obtained new medical equipment, ________ more patients to be treated. A. being allowed B. allowing C. having allowed D. allowed
—I will fix your printer right now. — Oh, ________. I’m in no hurry. A. take your time B. that’s a great idea C. you are welcome D. I’d like to
Various efforts ________ in the past decades to protect the environment. A. had made B. have made C. were made D. have been made
I could not ________ my tears when I saw the picture of the celebrations for the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. A.bring in B.turn up C.take off D.hold back
We are to hold the sports meeting next weekend, ________ the air quality becomes better. A. which B. when C. where D. while
Several of us were asked to attend the meeting, as ________ below. A.listed B.listing C.to be listed D.having listed
Although passing the driving test ________ be difficult now, it’s worth the efforts. A. need B. shall C. can D. should
The church which is easily ________ from my home is being rebuilt. A. accessible B. available C. acceptable D. responsible
________ was most important to her, she told me, was to keep healthy. A.It B.This C.What D.As
The differences in the children’s achievements can not be completely explained _________ their social backgrounds. A.in terms of B.in case of C.in need of D.in charge of
I had hardly rung the bell ________ the door was opened suddenly, and my son rushed out to greet me. A. before B. until C. as D. since
The police recognized the criminal from his typical facial ________. — a scar on the forehead. A. expression B. feature C. outline D. gesture
— I am just wondering which team, Chicago Bulls or Washington Wizards, won the game last night? — ________ I don’t really like either team. A. Don’t mention it. B. No problem. C. Who cares? D. Why bother?
假定你是李华。最近你校的英语戏剧社社团(English Drama Club)需要招募一批新成员，你打算加入。请根据所给提示，写一封自荐信。内容包括： 1. 自我介绍（包括兴趣和优势） 2. 参加这个社团的目的 3. 希望被批准 注意：1. 词数100左右 2. 开头和结尾已给出，但不计入总词数。 Dear Sir or Madam, I’m Li Hua from Class 1 Grade 1. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, 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。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( 删除：把多余的词用(＼)划掉。 修改：在错的词下画一横线，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。 Have you ever had headaches during a test? Have you ever been too concerned about something that you even can’t sleep at night? If so, then you know that stress is. Too much stress can result in angry, depression and other related problems, which we need to take them seriously. However, not all stress was harmful to you. Some kinds of stress can help you getting things done better, like when you are running towards the finishing line or when you are asked to deliver speech to your class. Stress sometimes can push you to make full preparation for a test. The best approach to reducing stress is to have a balanced life. If we get enough sleep, eat proper, take more exercise and have enough fun time, you might feel less stressed.
阅读下面短文，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。 Your next car could have two seats, three wheels — two in front and one in the back and a top speed of more than 100 miles per hour. Elio Motors plans to make such a tiny car 1.(name) the Elio. Its two seats sit front and back instead of side 2. side. The driver is positioned in the center with the passenger directly behind. The starting price for the car 3.(be) just $6,800. It has only one door, on the left side, 4. cuts a few hundred dollars off the manufacturing costs. Having three wheels also makes it 5.(cheap). It has air conditioning, power windows and door locks and 6. AM/FM radio. More features can be ordered through Elio’s long list of suppliers. Elio will also sell the cars directly through its own stores and not through franchised dealers (特约经销商). Paul Elio dreamed as a kid that one day he 7.(own) a car company called Elio Motors. In 2008, 8.(tire) of high gas prices, he started working on a car that burns gas in a more effective way. Equally important to him was creating U.S. manufacturing jobs and making the car inexpensive enough 9.(attract) buyers who might otherwise be stuck in their old, unreliable cars. “Whatever matters to you, this can make a 10.(different) to it,” he said.
Stephen DiRado is a man full of love. After his dad entered a nursing home，he managed to use his_______to hold on to his dad with black-and-white film. DiRado’s project was to_______his dad’s illness —Alzheimer(老年痴呆症）—and its_______on his family. The result is decades of photographs —about 3,000_______with an 8-by-10 view camera —describing a _______that affects about 6 million people in the U. S. The photographs have been _______ a $ 5,000 grant(资金) from the Diane Fund (基金). The fund was _______by Martin, whose mother lost a five-year _______against Alzheimer in 2011. “The grant was _______to support photographers to tell the story of Alzheimer, and bring a more ________awareness to the disease, Martin said. “Larger awareness will bring more understanding and ________, more funding for research to find a________.” The grant gives DiRado the chance to ________the work in book form. Already，the work has been well ________ by families of Alzheimer sufferers. “There’s always the ________that I’m next，” DiRado said. “When you see me reflected in a window, ________him, I’m telling you that this is a joint existence. I could easily be next. I forget names and places and I get very ________ about that. ” DiRado wants the book to tell people what Alzheimer was like. He has even added a more ________ ending. “Last spring, my mother decided to ________and live in the house we had left many years before, so making her part of this ________.” he said. 1.A.radio B.camera C.recorder D.computer 2.A.treat B.study C.document D.evaluate 3.A.effect B.danger C.stress D.warning 4.A.processed B.made C.developed D.taken 5.A.discovery B.phenomenon C.breakthrough D.disease 6.A.brought B.paid C.awarded D.lent 7.A.saved B.started C.stored D.controlled 8.A.prevention B.game C.chance D.battle 9.A.brought up B.made up C.set up D.kept up 10.A.sensitive B.visual C.comfortable D.permanent 11.A.eventually B.absolutely C.hopefully D.especially 12.A.cure B.case C.secret D.conclusion 13.A.expand B.prepare C.publish D.recommend 14.A.discussed B.received C.sorted D.improved 15.A.possibility B.plan C.purpose D.promise 16.A.catching B.touching C.seizing D.hugging 17.A.surprised B.worried C.disappointed D.discouraged 18.A.meaningful B.awful C.painful D.useful 19.A.flee B.purchase C.register D.return 20.A.project B.adventure C.experiment D.organization
Not too long ago, a young man asked me a question: how do you make study more fun? You can improve your study habits and make your process more enjoyable. It’s a matter of many things. Manage your time 1. All it takes is sitting down with a calendar, and just mapping out everything you need to do and the time you need to do it: projects, tests, part-time work, homework, parties, doctor appointments. Set the mood First, choose a good study area. 2. Your spot may be in your dorm/bedroom or the library. If you prefer to lie on your bed or sit in a corner of the library, develop a study routine that will allow you to focus. Clean spaces are said to improve productivity. To help you focus, turn off your phone! And while you're at it, limit your access to the Internet. Make it a game Are you the competitive type? Try competing against yourself. 3. Or try joining or starting a study group with fiends and take bets on who can get the most right answers when doing homework. Take breaks In that hour or two you’ve scheduled for studying, make sure you also give yourself enough breaks. Set a timer-even a short one, like 25 minutes-and work during that time. When the timer goes off, give yourself a few minutes to relax, drink some water, etc. 4. Reward yourself Sweet treats and other snacks often come to mind as a “reward”, and that might work for you, but it’s also probably not a great idea to eat a bag of potato chips after every 25-minute study session. Rewards can be as simple as allowing yourself to watch some interesting videos. 5. A. And we mean a specific, unique spot. B. it’s important to realize and make peace with the fact that studying isn’t always going to be “fun”. C. You can learn how to learn more effectively. D. Then set another timer and dive back into your studying. E. Or you can set goals, and then buy yourself something fun when you meet them. F. Time management may be the secret weapon to succeeding at everything! G. See if you can improve your reading speed to get yourself under a certain number of pages in five minutes.
While the start of a new school year is always exciting, this year was even more so for some elementary school students in Auckland, New Zealand. They became the world’s first kids to be “taught” by a digital teacher. Before you start imagining a human-like robot walking around the classroom, Will is just an avatar that appears on the student’s desktop, or smartphone screen, when ordered to come. The autonomous animation platform has been modeled after the human brain and nervous system, allowing it to show human-like behavior. The digital teacher is assigned to teach Vector’s “Be sustainable with energy”— a free program for Auckland elementary schools. Just like the humans it replaced, Will is able to instantly react to the students’ responses to the topic. Thanks to a webcam and microphone, the avatar not only responds to questions the kids may have, but also picks up non-verbal cues. For instance, if a student smiles at Will, he responds by smiling back. This two-way interaction not only helps attract the students’ attention, but also allows the program’s developers to monitor their engagement, and make changes if needed. Nikhil Ravishankar believes that Will-like avatars could be a novel way to catch the attention of the next generation. He says, “I have a lot of hope in this technology as a means to deliver cost-effective, rich, educational experience in the future.” The program, in place since August 2018, has been a great success thus far. Ravishankar says, “ What was fascinating to me was the reaction of the children to Will. The way they look at the world is so creative and different, and Will really captured their attention.” However, regardless of how popular it becomes, Will is unlikely to replace human educators any time soon. 1.What was special for some elementary school students in Auckland? A. A digital teacher taught them. B. They first saw something digital. C. This was the start of a new school year. D. They could get close to smartphone screen. 2.What is the benefit of this two-way interaction? A. It can smile back. B. It can use microphone. C. It can talk any topic for free. D. It can change if necessary. 3.What’s Ravishankar’s attitude to Will’s replacing Human educators soon? A. Optimistic. B. Doubtful. C. Unclear. D. Disapproving. 4.What might be the best title for the passage? A. New High-tech Contributes to Education B. The World’s First Digital Teacher Appears in Classroom. C. The World’s First Digital Teacher, a Help to Students D. New Zealand Will Replace Teachers in Classrooms
As the Camp Fire continued, killing at least 85 people and displacing thousands more in Northern California, Madison waited there. Gaylord, the Anatolian shepherd mix’s owner, was not able to get to her home in Paradise, when the fire began to spread, meaning Madison was left behind. For weeks, all Gaylord could do was pray for Madison’s safety, according to California-based animal rescue organization Paw Print Rescue. Sullivan, a volunteer with the organization, had already helped locate Madison’s brother Miguel in a different city. But Madison was even more difficult to find. Sullivan spotted Madison a few times in a canyon (峡谷), apparently guarding his land, and put out fresh food and water regularly in hopes that the dog would turn up, according to a Facebook post by Sullivan. She even placed an article of clothing that smelled like Gaylord near the home “to keep Madison’s hope alive until his people could return,” Sullivan wrote. When the evacuation (疏散) order was lifted last week and Gaylord went back to her home—which had been ruined by the fire—her prayers were answered: Madison was there, seemingly protecting what little remained of his family’s home. “Well, I’m so happy to report that Gaylord was allowed to return to her home today and THERE MADISON WAS!!!! He had stayed to protect what was left of his home, and never gave up on his people!” Sullivan wrote in the comment on her Facebook post. “I’m so happy I’m crying as I write this! He didn’t give up through the storms or the fire!” she added. Soon afterward, Madison was reunited with Miguel for the first time since the fire broke out. An emotional Gaylord said in an interview with the network that she was overcome with joy to see Madison waiting for her. She also expressed how grateful she was to Sullivan. Gaylord said fighting through tears, “You could never ask for better animals. He is the best dog.” 1.What did Madison do during the Camp Fire? A.He rescued Sullivan. B.He waited for Gaylord. C.He stayed with Miguel. D.He ran away from Paradise. 2.Why did Sullivan place an article of clothing smelling like Gaylord near the home? A.To keep Madison warm. B.To get Madison to turn up. C.To help Madison remember his owner. D.To encourage Madison not to give up. 3.Where was Madison finally found? A.In a different city. B.In a canyon. C.At a camp. D.At his home. 4.What quality is emphasized in this story? A.Patience. B.Unity. C.Devotion. D.Wisdom.
More primary care doctors in a community (社区) appear to lead to improved life expectancy for people living there，though a lack of such physicians across U.S. could be a cause of concern for overall population health in years to come. For the study, researchers looked at physician counts per 100,000 people in a range covering 2005 to 2015 in the U. S.，along with life expectancy and specific causes of death. They found that an increase of 10 primary care physicians per 100,000 population was associated with a 51. 5-day increase in life expectancy, while an increase of 10 specialty physicians per 100, 000 population increased life expectancy by 19. 2 days. An increase in primary care physicians also was associated with reductions of many deaths including heart diseases and cancers. Along with those findings, though, the study said many communities did not have primary care physicians in 2015，with the decline in supply more prominent in rural areas than their urban areas. Many believe that a well-functioning health care system requires a solid foundation of primary care, however, payment difference between primary care and technical specialties continue to dispirit the U. S. primary care physician workforce. “Higher pay and lifestyle preferences lead most students to choose non-primary care fields, even when their hearts say primary care,” the study said. “We must turn this trend around with practical changes in physician payment policy; no amount of superb primary care training or creative practice reform will prevent further declines in primary care physician, which will lead to worsening health for the United States. ” The study’s researchers conclude that future research should focus on the “quality and cover of primary care，types of primary care physician training and service offerings, and effective access rather than just supply”. 1.What does the author intend to do in Paragraph 2? A.Provide some data for the readers. B.Offer some tips on life expectancy. C.Add some background information. D.Stress the importance of primary care. 2.Which of the following best explains “prominent” underlined in Paragraph 3? A.Adequate. B.Considerate. C.Obvious. D.Reasonable. 3.What discourages young people from taking up the primary care? A.Primary care is badly paid. B.They have to work in rural areas, C.They need to face fierce competition. D.Primary care lacks superb training 4.What is the main idea of the text? A.Primary care can lengthen life. B.Primary care needs improving. C.Primary care physicians are decreasing. D.Higher pay attracts more primary care physicians
In recent years, increasing numbers of extra-wide parking spaces have been specially designed for female drivers in some cities. Some like the idea, but others call it discriminatory, saying it implies women are worse drivers than men. So are parking spaces for women considerate or discriminatory? Forum readers share their opinions. Leonard Wong (Singapore) I think there is no necessity for such a special treatment. If they are truly poorer drivers, they have to brush up on their driving skills instead. When obtaining a license, they should have stricter tests or more practice sessions. If you do this, when some of them go overseas, they might get into trouble due to the smaller lots there. Robert (US) In the US some stores have special parking spaces, larger than normal and close to the store，for pregnant women. Maybe this is the intention. Besides, how many men go to shopping malls on their own regularly? There are always much larger than normal parking spaces in the US for the handicapped. Most are usually empty. Does this mean the handicapped are being labeled as “less than”？ Ivanapge (Singapore) It is not practicable. There are places where parking lot space is limited and if you reserve some lots for just lady drivers, the lot would go to waste if there are no lady drivers going to park. If she is considered a capable driver who can manage on her own, why need special treatment? There are also man drivers who are as bad when it comes to driving or parking skills. Should they be given special treatment as well? Just improve your skills. Cdogg (Canada) It’s a good idea if it keeps the parking lot flowing and free of minor accidents, where no one moves out of the way for other drivers to pass. It is a bad idea if these spots are not used and creates overcrowding where people just sit, waiting for space around the lot. Time will tell. 1.Who share the similar idea in the passage? A.Leonard Wong and Robert B.Leonard Wong and Ivanapge C.Leonard Wong and Cdogg D.Robert and Ivanapge 2.According to Robert, which of the following can be inferred? A.All the stores have special parking spaces. B.The parking spaces are much smaller there. C.Few men go to shopping malls alone regularly. D.The disabled are treated as “less than”. 3.What is the main focus of the passage? A.Are female drivers good at parking? B.Are women good at driving cars? C.Are parking spaces for women discriminatory? D.Do female drivers deserve more parking spaces?
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