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【阅读理解】 Is there(  )way to quickly recall information just before taking an exam? Walking backward might(  )a solution. Scientists from the University of Roehampton in the UK said this activity can help people improve their short-term memory. Researchers asked 114 volunteers to watch(  )video. After watching the video, participants were split into three groups. One group was told to walk 10 metres forward. The second group walked 10 metres backward. The third group stood in one place. All three groups were then asked 20 questions about what they saw in the video. The scientists found that the backward-walking group got two more answers correct on average than the other two groups. This suggests that the link between the concepts(概念)of time and space is important in terms of how our minds form memories. When you walk backward, you see things from(  )different angle. This difference helps people recall things that took place in the past. And walking backward is not just good for our brains. It is also good for the rest of our bodies. Compared to walking forward, walking backward is more challenging. This can help us improve our fitness, according to New Scientist. Walking backward uses more energy in(  )short time and burns more calories. In addition, walking backward is less stressful for our knees. It could(  )helpful for people who often have pain in their knees, according to researchers from the University of Oregon in the US. Walking backward also keeps our spines(脊柱)strong, which can help to reduce pain in the lower back. This might(  )why many old people like walking backward. (1)、 Walking backward can help people _________.( ) (2)、 (3)、 (4)、 (5)、
【阅读理解】Different communities commemorate special occasions with unique traditions and customs. Let’s explore three well-known international celebrations. Diwali, India (also known as the festival of light): Diwali is(  )Hindu celebration which is observed worldwide. It symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. During Diwali, there are displays of candles, lamps and fireworks. Families come together to exchange gifts, share sweets and participate in prayers and feasts. Carnival, Brazil: Carnival is celebrated in Brazil and many other countries. It is(  )lively celebration featuring music, dance and vibrant costumes. It takes place in springtime every year and is famous for its energetic parades, samba music and street parties. Carnival offers(  )colorful celebration of life and unites people from different backgrounds. Thanksgiving, the United States: Thanksgiving is celebrated in the United States on the 4th Thursday of November. It is(  )time for expressing gratitude and sharing(  )feast with loved ones. Families come together to enjoy(  )traditional meal of roasted turkey, stuffing and pumpkin pie while reflecting on the blessings of the past year.(  )of the three celebrations above reflects the traditions and values of the communities that observe them. They are(  )reminder of the power of collective joy and the beauty of cultural diversity. (1)、The Indian festival Diwali symbolizes ________.( ) (2)、Which of the following is NOT mentioned as being(  )feature of Diwali?( ) (3)、When and where does Carnival take place?( ) (4)、Who do American people usually celebrate Thanksgiving with?( ) (5)、What is the main feeling associated with Thanksgiving?( )
【阅读理解】Although technology makes life very convenient, it can also lead to problems. Constant notifications, social media and the pressure to always(  )online can lead to burnout and anxiety. This is where digital detoxing comes in. Digital detoxing is the act of disconnecting from technology for(  )certain period of time. It can(  )as simple as turning off your phone for an hour or as serious as taking(  )week-long break from social media. Whichever timeframe you choose, the goal should(  )to give your mind(  )break from the constant stimulation of technology. Benefits of digital detoxing include improved sleep, increased productivity and reduced stress levels. By unplugging, you give your brain time to rest and recharge. This can lead to(  )clearer mind and increased focus. To get started with digital detoxing, try setting aside time(  )day to disconnect. You could do this during mealtimes or before bed. You could also try turning off notifications for certain apps or taking(  )break from social media. Ultimately, digital detoxing is about finding(  )balance between technology and the real world. By taking(  )break from technology, you can improve your well-being and live(  )more balanced life. (1)、According to the text, what are the disadvantages of being online all the time?( ) (2)、Which of the following is the best definition of “digital detoxing”?( ) (3)、Which benefit of digital detoxing is NOT mentioned in the text?( ) (4)、How does the writer suggest you get started with digital detoxing?( ) (5)、What is the ultimate goal of digital detoxing?( )
【阅读理解】Directions: Read the following passage. Then choose the best answers to complete the exercises that follow. Fashion is always changing, and trends come and go like passing seasons. In this blog post, we’ll explore four fashion trends that we hope will never make(  )comeback! Shoulder pads were worn in the 1980s and were large pieces of fabric which went under the shoulders of blouses and jackets. These pads gave the wearer big shoulders and created(  )powerful shape. Nowadays, people prefer(  )more natural look. Bell bottom pants were very popular in the 1970s. They(  )flared legs that got wider from the knee downward. They used to(  )a symbol of coolness, but skinny jeans and tailored pants have taken their place in modern fashion. Leisure suits were very fashionable in the 1970s. The leisure suit consisted of matching pants and jackets and was made of polyester fabric. It felt cheap and looked cheaper and we hope it will never come back! The mullet was(  )kind of hairstyle in the 1980s, short at the front and long at the back. Nowadays, many people think that mullets look funny so it is unlikely they will ever come back into fashion. Let’s hope we can say goodbye forever to these trends, as we wait for the next exciting innovations in fashion! (1)、What did shoulder pads do?( ) (2)、According to the text, what kind of pants are cool nowadays?( ) (3)、According to the writer, the leisure suits of the 1970s _______.( ) (4)、What was the mullet?( ) (5)、What is the best title for this article?( )
Every year just after Christmas the January Sales start, all the shops reduce their prices and for two weeks they are full of people looking for bargains. My husband and I do not normally go to the sales as we don’t like crowds and in any case are short of money as we have buy lots of Christmas present. Last year, however, I took my husband with me to the sales at the large department stores in the center of London. We both needed some new clothes and were hoping to find(  )portable television set. When we arrived in Oxford street, it was so crowded that we decided to split up and meet again at the underground station. So I left my husband and started looking around the shops. Unfortunately all the clothes were in very large sizes and so were not suitable for me. But I did buy(  )television at(  )very cheap price, so I felt quite pleased with myself. When I arrived at the station my husband was not there so I sat down in(  )nearby café to have(  )cup of tea. I quickly finished my tea when I saw him and went out to meet him.(  )looked very happy. Then I saw(  )was carrying(  )large and heavy cardboard box. “Oh, dear!” I thought. Yes, we(  )no new clothes but we did have two televisions. We shall not(  )going to the sales again. (1)、Which of the following statements is NOT true of the January Sales?( ) (2)、The writer and her husband did not normally go to the sales because __.( ) (3)、The phrase “split up” may best(  )replaced by”____”( ) (4)、The Writer did not buy clothes because ____.( ) (5)、What was in her husband’s box?( )
If we were asked exactly what we were doing(  )year ago,we should probably have to say that we could not remember. But if we(  )kept(  )book and(  )written in it an account of what we did(  )day,we should(  )able to give an answer to the question. It is the same in history. Many things have been forgotten because we do not have any written account of them. Sometimes men did keep(  )record of the most important happenings in their country,but often it was destroyed by fire or in(  )war.Sometimes there was never any written record at all because the people of that time and place did not know how to Write.For example,we know(  )good deal about the people who lived in China 4,000 years ago, because they could write and leave written records for those who lived after them.But we know almost nothing about the people who lived even 200 years ago in central Africa. Because they(  )not learned to write. Sometimes.of course,even if the people cannot write,they may know something of the past.They have heard about it from older people, and often songs and dances and stories have been made about the most important happenings,and these have been sung and acted and told for many generations. For most people are proud to tell what their fathers did in the past.This we may call ‘remembered history’.Some of it has now been written down. It is not so exact or so valuable to us as written history is,because words are much more easily changed when used again and again in speech than when copied in writing.But where there are no written records,such spoken stories are often very helpful. (1)、Which of the following ideas is not suggested in the passage?( ) (2)、We know very little about the central Africa 200 years ago because ___( ) (3)、“Remembered history” refers to ___.( ) (4)、“Remembered history” is regarded as valuable only when ____.( ) (5)、The passage suggests that we could have learned much more about our past than we do now if the ancient people(  )_____( )