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阅读理解     I"m usually fairly skeptical about any research that concludes that people are either happier or
unhappier or more or less certain of themselves than they were 50 years ago. While any of these
statements might be true, they are practically impossible to prove scientifically. Still, I was struck
by a report which concluded that today"s children are significantly more anxious than children in the
1950s. In fact, the analysis showed, normal children aged 9 to 17 exhibit a higher level of anxiety
today than children who were treated for mental illness 50 years ago.
     Why are America"s kids so stressed? The report cites two main causes: increasing physical
isolation(隔离) brought on by high divorce rates and less involvement in community, among other
things and a growing perception that the world is a more dangerous place.
     Considering that we_can"t_turn_the_clock_back,_adults can still do plenty to help the next
generation.
     At the top of the list is nurturing(培育) a better appreciation of the limits of individualism. No
child is an island. Strengthening social ties helps build communities and protect individuals against
stress.
     To help kids build stronger connections with others, you can pull the plug on TVs and computers.
Your family will thank you later. They will have more time for facetoface relationships, and they will
get more sleep.
     Limit the amount of virtual(虚拟的) violence your children are exposed to. It"s not just video games
and movies; children see a lot of murder and crime on the local news.
     Keep your expectations for your children reasonable. Many highly successful people never attended
Harvard or Yale.
     Make exercise part of your daily routine. It will help you cope with your own anxieties and provide
a good model for your kids. Sometimes anxiety is unavoidable. But it doesn"t have to ruin your life.

1. According to the analysis, compared with normal children today, children treated as mentally ill 50
    years ago ________.
A. probably suffered less from anxiety
B. were considered less individualistic
C. were less isolated physically
D. were probably less selfcentered

2. What does the author mean by saying "we can"t turn the clock back" in the third paragraph?
A. It"s impossible to forget the past.
B. The social reality children are facing cannot be forgotten.
C. It"s impossible to slow down the pace of change.
D. Lessons learned from the past should not be forgotten.

3. The author thinks that the conclusions of any research about people"s state of mind are ________.
A. illogical  
B. confusing
C. surprising 
D. questionable

4. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A. To children, anxiety is completely avoidable.
B. TV and computer play an important role in isolating children from the real world.
C. Exercise does not help to lessen children"s anxiety.
D. Sometimes local news about crime and murder also affects children a little.

5. The first and most important thing parents should do to help their children is________.
A. to lower their expectations for them
B. to set a good model for them to follow
C. to get them more involved socially
D. to improve them with a safer environment
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试题【阅读理解     I"m usually fairly skeptical about any research that concludes that peo】;主要考察你对题材分类等知识点的理解。[详细]
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信息匹配。
阅读下列应用文及相关信息, 并按照要求匹配信息。
以下是有需求的六个人的相关信息:
A. Tom"s mother is worried because Tom"s wounded this morning when he jumped off the speeding
     bicycle.The soft tissue of his right leg was broken.
B. Alex is going to take a course of computer.But he is not sure whether this course will be useful
    when he goes to the university.
C. Mummy is unhappy because she feels painful when she bites into something cold or hot.Her teeth
     are really a trouble to her.
D. Mary"s younger brother Tim, who is 8 years old, felt uncomfortable, because he had eaten too
    much icecream.
E. Lily wants to visit some places of interest during the long holiday.But she doesn"t know where to
    go and how to have a good tour and not waste money.
F. Lee is really frustrated nowadays.He doesn"t know why other students don"t want to speak to him.
    What"s wrong? It seems that he can never get out of it. He gets angry easily recently.He wants to
   talk to someone to get out of it.
以下是各位专家的有关信息, 请匹配需求者与他们所对应的信息.
1. Doctor Allen
     Doctor Allen is a dentist.The dentist is a doctor who is specially trained to care for teeth.When you
visit your dentist for a checkup, he or she will look at your teeth and gums to check for any problem.The
dentist also wants to make sure your teeth are developing properly as you grow.It"s important to visit your dentist every 6 months to make sure you"re taking good care of your teeth and that your teeth and gums 
are healthy.
2. Doctor Philips
     Doctor Philips is a pediatrician.Basically, pediatricians focus on the physical, emotional, and social health of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults from birth to 21 years.Their patientcare lens is focused
on prevention, detection, and management of physical, behavioral, developmental, and social problems
that affect children.Even more basically, pediatricians take care of children.This might involve treating an
ear infection, talking to parents about school or behavioral problems, or seeing them for well child
checkups and giving them their shots.
3. Doctor Smith
     Doctor Smith is a surgeon, who is a physician specializing in surgery.General Surgeons perform
comprehensive general surgery examinations, consultation, diagnosis, and treatment planning, which
includes trauma, wounds, and conditions of soft tissue, including aspiration, biopsy, and repair, etc.
4. Doctor Steward
     Doctor Steward is a clinical psychologist, who is trained and educated to perform psychological
research, testing, and therapy.Clinical psychologists may simply, but importantly, provide an opportunity
to talk and think about things that are confusing and worrying.They would also discuss with you different
ways of understanding or interpreting your problems or situations.Clinical psychologists are trained to use
a range of different approaches aimed to help you become more expert about yourself, and more able to
overcome or cope with life problems.
5. Doctor Lisa
      Doctor Lisa is an excellent school consultant.Educational consultants counsel students and their
families in the selection of programs, schools and treatment centers, based on the students" individual
needs.When students graduate from high school, some of them want to continue their study; they may
be not sure which university is more appropriate for them, or what subject they will choose.In that case,
most of them will turn to their educational consultants.
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阅读理解     As the global financial crisis hits the economy, it"s tough finding a job-especially if you"re competing
with thousands of other hopeful students. Sometimes you get the interview, but don"t quite seem to land
the job because you don"t have related experience. Don"t despair! Here are a few tips that might give
you an edge.
     Get connected to your network and try to expand it. Talk to friends, family and acquaintances. Let
everyone know you are looking for a job.
     Prepare your resume (个人简历) carefully and be sure it"s perfect. Have someone else read it over
for typos (打字错误) and grammatical errors. Get professional help. It"s worth the money to present
yourself well. If money is tight, read books on resume writing from your public library or search for free
help on the Internet.
     When you apply for a job, be sure you match and list any skills listed on the posting with the skills
you have. If you get an interview, be sure to describe those skills thoroughly. Just having the skills is not
enough. Expressing your abilities well can make all the difference in getting the job.
     Research typical interview questions and practice interviewing. Be well prepared for every interview.
    Don"t be afraid to accept a position for which you are overqualified-if there"s room for advancements. Many great job advancements come from first doing well at an entrylevel position. If you have the right
skills and attitude, it won"t be long before you"re in the job you want.
    Volunteer for a few weeks in your field of study to gain experience if you feel your resume needs an
improvement.
     When deciding what to wear for an interview, think about the position level and the dress code of the
organization.
     Use every tool available to you. For example, this site has many job links for your use.
Good luck!

1. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason for the failing to find a job?
A. The global financial crisis.
B. The serious competence.
C. Your lack in related skills.
D. Your lack in related experience.

2. What"s the author"s advice on the resume?
A. To read it over several times by yourself.
B. To get professional help even if it costs.
C. To copy something from books.
D. To publish it on the Internet.

3. If you lack related experience you can________.
A. make up some in your resume
B. read books to get secondhanded one
C. do some related voluntary work
D. get some training at schools

4. Which of the following statements on interviews is RIGHT?
A. Have a few questions ready to ask the interviewer.
B. Describe clearly your ability to the interviewer.
C. Refuse the interviewer"s offer of another position.
D. Wear new clothes for the interview.

5. The purpose of the text is to________.
A. show how to prepare for an interview
B. wish people good luck
C. encourage people not to despair
D. give advice on how to find a job
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阅读理解     Boys need friends, suffer when they don"t believe they have any, and worry over the ups and downs
of relationships. Many adults believe that somehow boys need friends less than girls do, in truth, though,
no boy is an island; boys value their friends throughout childhood and adolescence and are happier and
healthier when they have solid relationships with peers(同龄人).
     Despite the common belief that girls are better at relationships, most boys consider their friends a very
important part of their lives, and boys may actually be better at keeping friendships than girls are. A
recent study of 10 to 15yearold boys and girls found that girls" friendships are actually more fragile. Girls
tend to say and do hurtful things to each other more frequently than boys, and girls are more hurt by the
end of a friendship.
     Boys are the living definition of the phrase "peer group"; they love games with rules, competition,
and doing things together. Boys seem to enjoy, even need the opportunity to test themselves against
others, and many lasting friendships begin in karate(空手道) class or on the basketball court.
Competence and skill are widely respected; being picked last for a team or left out altogether is an
experience that can haunt(萦绕心头) a boy for years.
     As boys mature, the friendship becomes even more important, and it frequently widens to include
girls. During the teen years, friends can become the most important part of a boy"s life-and a part in
which his parents are not included. The confusion of being a teenager leads boys to form close bonds
with friends. There is the sense for many boys that a friend is someone who is "always there for me",
someone he can trust. They may be partners in crime or partners in study, but the friendship of
adolescent boys can run surprisingly deep.

1. The common belief of adults is that boys________.
A. don"t care about others as much as girls
B. don"t value friendship as much as girls
C. have the same friendship as girls
D. have healthier friendship than girls

2. According to the text, boys" friendship________.
A. is usually built around active play
B. tends to be in small groups
C. can bear mutual hurt between friends
D. doesn"t suffer from failure

3. The author mentions the study in the second paragraph to prove ________.
A. many people believe girls are better at relationships
B. most boys consider their friends very important
C. boys may be better at keeping friendships than girls
D. boys may be more active in a friendship

4. As a boy gets older, he tends to________.
A.widen his circle of friends to include different kinds of people
B. shift his focus from his friends to himself
C. leave his parents out of his friendship
D. be confused about what a friendship is

5. What"s the best title for the text?
A. Friendships between Boys and Girls
B. Boys and Their Friendship
C. Childhood and Adolescent Friendship
D. Tips on Making Friends with Boys
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阅读理解     Moving in with a boyfriend causes women to eat more unhealthily and put on weight. But the opposite
is true for men, whose longterm health benefits when they move in with a female partner.
     Dieticians at Newcastle University said both partners try to please one another, and so change their
dietary habits to suit their other half.
     It leads men to eat more light meals, such as salads, fruit and vegetables, while women choose to
make creamier, heavier dishes like curry or rich pasta sauces, which may please their partner.
     Women still have the strongest longterm influence over the couple"s diet and lifestyle, as they still have
the traditional role of shopper and cook in most households.
     The report, by Newcastle University"s Human Nutrition Research Centre, reviewed the finding of a
variety of research projects from the UK, North America and Australia, which looked at the eating and
lifestyle habits of couples.
     The research shows that women are more likely to put on weight and increase their consumption of
foods high in fat and sugar when they move in with their partner.
    Women also use food as a comfort when dealing with emotional stress and have been found to gain
weight when a relationship ends, while the same finding has not been observed in men.
    Many couples reported food as being central to their partnership, and eating together in the evening
was particularly important to many.
    Report author and registered dietician Dr. Amelia Lake said, "The research has shown that your
partner is a strong influence on lifestyle and people who are trying to live healthier lives should take this
factor into consideration."

1. According to the passage, moving in with a girlfriend, men ________.
A. have few changes of their dietary habits
B. have to eat more unhealthy foods
C. don"t like foods high in fat and sugar at all
D. try to eat foods that their girlfriends like

2. The underlined word "light"(in Paragraph 3 ) probably means ________.
A. not very heavy      
B. less in fat and sugar
C. gentle      
D. not serious or important

3. According to the report by Newcastle University"s Human Nutrition Research Centre, ________.
A. women put on weight only because they want to suit their other half
B. when men are faced with emotional stress, they will change their dietary habits
C. eating together in the evening is a good way to communicate for couples
D. it is wrong to change your dietary habits to suit your partner

4. From the passage, we can infer that ________.
A. women should pay more attention to their partner"s influence on them
B. more men will play roles of shopper and cook in most households
C. couples will not change their dietary habits and lifestyle to please their partner
D. longterm health of men benefits when they move in with a female partner

5. What would be the best title for the passage?
A. Don"t be silly any more, women!
B. Which are better dietary habits?
C. Boyfriends make you fat
D. Dr. Amelia Lake and his study
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信息匹配。
阅读下列应用文相关信息,并按照要求匹配信息。
以下是一些生活感想或经验介绍:
A. More than nine years ago I was 70 pounds overweight and wore a very big dress. I had tried different diets and lost weight only to gain it back. Finally a simple "threeforone"fat rule worked for me: consuming
no more than three grams of fat for every 100 calories per serving. Following the rule and eating only
foods that contain less than 30 percent fat, I spent eight months getting down to a size seven, and I"ve
kept the weight off for nine years.
B. And for foods that aren"t packaged, you rely on what we already know about them. Red meat,as well
as dishes made or served with butter, gravy, cream, sauce or cheese, are almost never less than 30 percent fat, so you just don"t eat them. On the other hand, some nonpacked foods-all fruits and vegetables except avocadoes and olives-always pass the test. So do most fish, but not when fried.
C. I like vegetables, which are rich in vitamins. Most foods containing vitamins C and E (such as sweet
potatoes, tomatoes, spinach and broccoli) are low in calories and are known as antioxidants(抗氧化物质). They can help reduce the possibility to develop hardening the arteries(动脉).
D. I gain weight around the belly-what we call abdominal obesity, the worst kind. The tendency seems to
be hereditary (遗传的), and it"s common among men. This problem increases the risk of a stroke or heart attack. A guide I use in estimating belly fat is the waisttohip ratio or WHR. To find yours, divide the
circumference (圆周) of your waist by the circumference of you hips. Women with ratios above 0.8 and
men with ratios above 1.0 are at increased health risk.
E. My ways of keeping healthy are very simple, and they are among our everyday activities: eating healthy
food and doing exercise. In addition, I manage to do those basic things, such as drinking water, sleeping
well and eating less fat. Sometimes I do some of the other things I used to do in my life like walking for
half an hour a day.
F.Although I"ve put on ten pounds, I"m healthy and in good shape. I eat food that"s good for me…but I
work off Susan"s homemade brownies (巧克力蛋糕), for example, to offset these extra calories, I walk
for an hour or more, three times a week…often with Susan. We"re both busy and this is one way we have some quiet time together. Equally important, it permits me to practice dieting"s fine art of compromise.
以下是五位专家的建议.请匹配这些建议及对应的生活感想或经验介绍(A、B、C、D、E和F).
1. You should watch where your weight accumulates. You can use the waist to hip ratio to find if there is
    too much fat around the middle. Belly fat is especially dangerous because it releases free fatty acids
    directly to the liver, virtually flooding it with fat.
2. If a particular food is important to you, eat it, but work it off. You should try to learn the art of
    compromise.
3. At the same time. the threeforone is relatively simple to use. Fat grams and calories are listed on
    almost all boxed, canned or packaged foods. You have only to read the label and follow the rule.
     A fiveyearold patient of mine can do this.
4. Drinking water is basic, and drinking enough of it is necessary. Patients are sometimes surprised that
    basic things work when they do them consistently.
5. Consume antioxidant foods. They protect the cholesterol(胆固醇) from oxidative damage,which
    helps prevent damage to blood vessel walls.
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