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We often find that weekends and holidays feel so short while classes and work feel so long. Actually, though,
we know that this is not true. But we still wonder where that strange feeling comes from.
In fact, this is one of the ways that we"re tricked by time, according to the website All That Is Interesting. The website lists several wrong impressions we often have about time. Let"s have a look.
First of all, emotions affect our time-keeping abilities: Negative emotions, especially anxiety and boredom, make time seem longer because they make us concentrate more on the passage of time. However, when we are enjoying ourselves, we pay more attention to what we are doing and are likely to lose track of(失去对….的意识) time.
Here is another example. In 2007, a group of scientists carried out a test. In the test, people fell 50 meters into a safety net and were then asked about their experience. Although the experience took shorter than 3 seconds, the people thought it was much longer than it actually was.
This is because of the way our bodies reply to danger, according to the scientists. Our bodies produce a chemical called adrenaline (肾上腺素) when we are faced with danger. It allows us to concentrate better so that we can stay alive. As a result, we are able to remember far more details(细节)over a short period of time, which makes it seem like time is going more slowly.
Another situation when we make mistakes about time is when we take afternoon naps(午觉). Have you ever had trouble telling what time it is after a long nap? That"s because the best amount of time for a nap is 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, you enter a new stage of sleep called slow-wave sleep. If you wake up mid-way in this stage, it will take a while before you can correctly perceive(感知) time again.
Yes, time can be mysterious and there is no way to control it So, perhaps the best thing to do is to make good use of every minute.
小题1: According to the passage, what possibly makes people feel so long ?
A.weekends and holidaysB.weekends and work
C.classes and workD.holidays and work
小题2:Which is NOT the wrong impressions that we often have about time according to the website listing?
A.negative emotionsB.positive emotions
C.adrenaline D.scientists
小题3:According to the passage, in which situation do we make mistakes about time?
A.We have many problems left in the test paper, but the time is up.
B.We have a math test when we fall down from a high place.
C.We may have trouble telling what time it is after a long nap.
D.We go to school on the school bus as usual on weekdays.
小题4:According to the passage , what will NOT happen when we are faced with danger ?
A.Our bodies will produce a chemical called adrenaline.
B.We are able to feel that time seems to go more slowly.
C.Adrenaline will make us concentrate better to stay alive.
D.We will forget far more details over a short period of time.
小题5:Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage ?
A.Negative emotions, especially anxiety and boredom, make time seem longer because they make us concentrate more on the passage of time.
B.When we are enjoying ourselves, we pay more attention to what we are doing and we are able to feel like time is going more slowly.
C.If we wake up mid-way after a long nap, it will take a while before we can correctly perceive time again
D.Time can be mysterious and there is no way to control it. So, perhaps the best thing to do is to make good use of every minute.

答案

小题1:C
小题2:C
小题3:A
小题4:D
小题5:B
解析

试题分析:我们经常发现周末和假期感觉时间总是很短,然而上课和工作时,总会感觉时间很长。是什么原因让我们会有不同的感觉呢?短文在接下来进行了详细的解释。最后作者提出,时间可能是神秘的,我们是没有办法控制它,也许最好的办法是利用好每一分钟。
小题1:细节理解题。问题:依据短文,什么可能使人们感觉到时间如此的长?分析原文:We often find that weekends and holidays feel so short while classes and work feel so long. 句意:我们经常发现周末和假期的时间很短,然而上课和工作的时间使人感觉很长。明确答案为第三项。故选C
小题2:细节理解题。问题:通过网络的清单中,我们经常会对时间产生错觉,下列哪一项不在其中?分析原文:Our bodies produce a chemical called adrenaline (肾上腺素) when we are faced with danger. 句意: 当我们面对危险的时候,我们的身体产生一种叫做肾上腺素。因此说明它不是我们的错觉。故选C
小题3:细节理解题。问题:依据短文,在哪一种环境下,我们会产生对时间的错误判断?结合选项:第一项:我们还有许多难题没有做,但是,时间到了。(由于还有题没有做完,导致紧张,感觉时间很短。); 第二项:当我们从一个很高的地方掉下来,有一个数学考试。(两者没有任何关系);第三项:一个长时间的睡眼之后,我们可能讲述时间有困难。(描述中没有对时间产生错觉);第四项:在工作日,我们像工作日一样乘公交车去上学。(没有体现出对时间长短的错误判断)。故选A
小题4:细节理解题。问题:依据短文,当我们面对危险的时候,什么将不会发生?结合第五自然段的联系,原文:It allows us to concentrate better so that we can stay alive. As a result, we are able to remember far more details(细节)over a short period of time, which makes it seem like time is going more slowly.句意:当我们面对危险的时候,我们身体会产生肾上腺素,加强我们的生命。做为结果,我们可能会记住许多的细节,同时我们会感到时间很慢。通过短文的分析,只有第四项不正确。故选D
小题5:细节理解题。问题: 依据短文,下列描述哪一项不正确?结合原文:when we are enjoying ourselves, we pay more attention to what we are doing and are likely to lose track of(失去对……的意识)time.句意:当我们很开心的时候,我们更加关注我们正在做什么而且没有注意时间,因此感觉时过得很快。明确第二项描述不正确。故选B
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试题【We often find that weekends and holidays feel so short while classes and work fe】;主要考察你对人生百味类等知识点的理解。[详细]
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A businessman sent his son to learn the secret of happiness from the wisest man. The boy walked through the desert for forty days      he reached a beautiful castle at the top of a mountain where the Sage (圣人) lived.
When he      a room, he saw lots of strange views: businessmen coming and going, a small music group      sweet music, and all kinds of delicious dishes on a large table.
The Sage      everyone. The young man had to wait for two hours until it was his     .
        enough patience, the Sage listened to the boy, but he was too      to explain to him the secret of happiness.      he suggested that the boy would walk around his palace and come back in two hours.
“However,” he added, handing the boy a teaspoon with two drops of oil in it, “while you walk,      this spoon and don’t let the oil spill.”
The boy began to walk around the palace,      keeping his eyes fixed on the spoon. At last he returned to the Sage.
“So,” asked the Sage, “did you notice anything amazing in my palace?”     , the boy said that he had seen nothing. He was only concentrating on the     .
“OK. Now go back and see the wonders of my world,” said the Sage. Now more     , the boy took the spoon and walked again through the palace. Returning to the Sage, he exactly reported all      he had seen.
“But where is the oil?” asked the Sage. Looking down at the spoon, the boy realized that he had spilled it all.
“Well, the secret of happiness lies in looking at all the wonders of the world and never      the two drops of oil in the spoon,” the Sage said with a smile. They were both important. Then the boy realized what happiness was.
小题1:
A.untilB.unlessC.afterD.while
小题2:
A.saw B.leftC.enteredD.lived
小题3:
A.hearingB.writingC.enjoyingD.playing
小题4:
A.looked forB.conversed withC.heard fromD.knew about
小题5:
A.timeB.wayC.turnD.duty
小题6:
A.ToB.ForC.InD.With
小题7:
A.busyB.angryC.happyD.funny
小题8:
A.ThoughB.WhileC.BecauseD.Since
小题9:
A.catchB.fetchC.grabD.take
小题10:
A.neverB.nearlyC.alwaysD.sometimes
小题11:
A.InterestedB.TerrifiedC.EmbarrassedD.Excited
小题12:
A.spoonB.manC.castleD.palace
小题13:
A.carefullyB.freelyC.luckilyD.difficultly
小题14:
A.whatB.whichC.whoD.that
小题15:
A.forgettingB.mindingC.realizingD.considering

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On the way back from work every evening, more often than not there would be a homeless man standing at the exit of the freeway (快车道). He looked to be in his late 40s but was probably a lot younger. He had shoulder length straight black hair and a short beard.
Every day after work I would remember to gather any spare change, and put it aside to give to him if I saw him. A feeling of joy would come over me every time I saw him, while coming off the ramp (坡道). So did he. Sometimes the red light would be on for a minute and we would ask each other about our day. His answer would always be the same, “I’m blessed!”
Then one day I was called into my boss’s office and was told that I was being laid off. For the rest of that day all I could think of was “how am I going to provide for my kids as a mother, how am I going to pay rent?”
Needless to say that on my way home that day I was very sad and upset. I didn’t remember to look for my spare change and keep it ready like I usually did. Yet there he was as always, as I turned the ramp. He set his eyes on me, while still smiling and waving at others as usual.
While I was waiting for the red light to turn, he strolled (闲逛) over to my car. He had a big smile. He looked at me straight in the eyes and said, “Today I will give you a dollar.” He then reached into his pocket and pulled out a dollar bill.
You see that day he taught me a valuable lesson more than a dollar bill. No matter what material things are taken from you, no one can take away your choice to be joyful. Every time I’m faced with challenges, I think of the homeless man’s valuable lesson and remember that I am blessed.
小题1: The writer would have a short conversation with the homeless man when                .
A.she waited for the red light to turn
B.she gave spare change to him
C.she had a good time that day
D.she wanted to know how he lived
小题2: Why did the writer feel sad and upset after out of the boss’s office?
A.Because she was criticized by the boss.
B.Because a new job was offered to her.
C.Because she was laid off by the boss.
D.Because there was something wrong with her job.
小题3: What is NOT true about the homeless man from the passage?
A.He would be seen at the exit of the freeway.
B.He usually smiled and waved at others.
C.He had a deep impression on the writer.
D.He felt joyful only when money was offered to him.
小题4:The homeless man gave the writer a dollar because                     .
A.he had collected a lot of money
B.he wanted to pay back her
C.he knew what she experienced
D.he wanted her to be happy
小题5: The writer learned from the story that                        .
A.a dollar bill will be enough to make you happy
B.each of us has been blessed all the time
C.whenever it is, we should choose to help others
D.it is more than money that brings us happiness

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As a teenager,I am often asked what I am going to be in the future. A lawyer?A doctor?Or a scientist?No,my ideal career is to be a teacher. One of the ____for that is I want to be a teacher like Mr. Chen.
“Look!Do you know what it is?A-ha,it’s the_____!And it will always move around the sun.” Mr. Chen said and pointed to his head. He then touched the nose and ___, “Can you tell me the name of this mountain? It is the highest mountain on Earth! What’s the _______of it? Yes, it’s 8844.43 metres.”  I’ll never forget my first geography lesson. He was______humorous that we all fell in love with his lessons______. It’s Mr. Chen who opened the door of geography for us.
Generally speaking, most of the teachers are strict   students and sometimes a little bit demanding(苛求的), not so with Mr. Chen. He is a lighthouse, showing us the way to the treasure of knowledge. He is a friend and easy to get    with, always encouraging us to speak out loud without  our shyness and other disadvantages. He is an example, volunteering his time to students and other teachers.
One day I happened to meet him in the hospital. Seeing the cut on his arm, I realized he was donating his    . I was moved and was     another lesson, a lesson of love and devotion.
Every time I see my globe(地球仪), it would   me of Mr. Chen. He is the most unforgettable teacher I have    met and he will always be. Someday I hope I am      to be a teacher like him.
Thank you, Mr. Chen, thank you for making learning not a job but a joy.
Thank you for helping me to discover what I do best and to do it even     
Thank you for understanding all of us and giving us the time and care each of us needs.
小题1:
A.repliesB.reasonsC.rewardsD.results
小题2:
A.moonB.earth C.starD.sun
小题3:
A.advisedB.announcedC.addedD.answered
小题4:
A.distanceB.weightC.size D.height
小题5:
A.veryB.tooC.really D.so
小题6:
A.at presentB.at onceC.at times D.at first
小题7:
A.withB.toC.inD.for
小题8:
A.away B.togetherC.angryD.along
小题9:
A.thinkingB.caringC.consideringD.supposing
小题10:
A.moneyB.bloodC.clothesD.time
小题11:
A.taughtB.givenC.taken D.had
小题12:
A.remembersB.representsC.warnsD.reminds
小题13:
A.justB.neverC.everD.yet
小题14:
A.ableB.aboutC.allowedD.available
小题15:
A.wellB.goodC.betterD.best

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Did you know that people without friends are more likely to die an early death? It’s true. Just ask science. The following types of friends are just what you need.
A Loyal(忠诚的) Best Friend
Everyone needs a loyal best friend who will support them no matter what happens . This is the kind of friend who knows all of your deepest and darkest secrets, but still loves you all the same.
An Adventurous Friend
We live in a big world where there are so many places to see, people to meet, and experiences to be had. We all need an adventurous friend who will pull us out of our shells and introduce us to new ideas, cultures and activities.
A Wise Mentor
If you have someone smart, inspiring (启发灵感的) and admirable (令人敬佩的) in your life, you’re extremely lucky. He’s simply someone who’s a few steps ahead (在…之前) of you in life and has enough wisdom and patience to guide you in the right direction. Being around such a person will challenge us to better ourselves every day.
A Friendly Neighbor
These days, a lot of people don’t know their own neighbors. It’s a shame, because some neighbors can be the nicest and most helpful people ever. If you’re on a vacation, and you suddenly realize that you forgot to lock the front door, you can call up your trusty neighbor and ask them to lock it for you.
With those friends in your life, you’re sure to live a long and happy life!
小题1:We need _______ to support us whatever happens.
A.a loyal friendB.an adventurous friend
C.a wise mentor D.a friendly neighbor
小题2:An adventurous friend can introduce us something _______.
A.boringB.hot
C.oldD.new
小题3:What does the underlined word “mentor ”mean?
A.教授B.导师C.教练D.军师
小题4:A wise mentor is someone who is ________.
A.smart, tall and rich
B.tall, rich and outgoing
C.smart, inspiring and admirable
D.tall, inspiring and admirable
小题5:It can be _______ that you don’t know your neighbors according to the article.
A.a pityB.a shame
C.importantD.normal

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To Max
Today we had to let you go,
It broke our hearts in two,
We had to leave you at that place,
Alone and feeling blue,
The only thing that we could do,
Was to drive back home and cry,
For we just couldn’t keep you,
No matter (无论) how we tried,
You’ll never be forgotten,
As long as we two live,
You gave us all the love,
A little dog could give,
Looking at your small hutch,
We know you are not with us,
From this moment on,
We begin to miss you much,
We’ll think about you often,
And wanna know where you are,
And in our hearts we’ll hear your bell,
Tinkling from afar (远处).
小题1: The writer wrote this poem to ________.
A.their new friendB.their own son
C.the new master of their dogD.their pet dog
小题2:. Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A.The dog lived in a small hutch before.
B.The writer and the dog loved each other.
C.The dog came back with his bell.
D.The dog no longer lives with the writer now.
小题3:. How did the writer feel when he was writing the poem?
A.Sad.B.Happy.
C.Excited.D.Nervous.

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