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Celebrating sleep
World Sleep Day, observed on 21 March, was created to bring attention to the growing number of
sleep problems worldwide. Sleep is a natural part of human life, but many people in the modern world
ignore its importance. As a result, sleep problems are increasingly common.
In 2002, scientists at the University of Athens in Greece conducted a survey of over 35,000 people in
10 countries around the world, including China, Belgium and South Africa. Of the people that responded
to the survey, 24 percent said that they did not sleep well, and based on their responses, 31.6 percent
were diagnosed with insomnia (失眠) and another 17.5 percent were diagnosed with borderline insomnia. In addition, 30.7 percent of survey respondents reported visiting a doctor for help with sleep problems
and 11.6 percent said that they felt very sleepy during the day.
Overall, the survey found that many people suffer from the effects of poor quality sleep, some
examples of which are being unable to fall asleep and waking up in the middle of the night. The main
factors causing these problems are pressure from school or work and a fast pace of life, but noise
pollution and light pollution also interfere with sleep and contribute to poor quality sleep. The survey"s
findings are particularly troubling because large numbers of people were found to have difficulty sleeping
at night. The shortterm effects of this are tiredness and trouble concentrating. If this happens for a long
time, the risk of gaining weight and having a heart attack may increase.
There are many things you can do to improve the quality of your sleep. First, you should have regular
sleep habits. Try to go to bed and wake up around the same time each day. You also need to make your
bedroom a cool, dark, quiet place to sleep so that heat, light and noise do not disturb you. At night, you
should also avoid things that contain caffeine, such as chocolate, coffee, tea and many soft drinks, as
caffeine may keep you from sleeping.
Getting a good night"s sleep is important for everyone. By following the advice above, you can rest
better at night and work better during the day.
Title: Celebrating Sleep
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| World Sleep Day | Owing to 3.________ of the importance of sleep, people celebrated World Sleep Day, bringing attention to the increasing problems of sleep. | |||||||||
| Responses of the survey | Of 35,000 people in 10 countries in the world, there were 24% of the people 4.________ from sleeplessness. 31.6 % were diagnosed with insomnia and another 17.5% were on the edge of insomnia. The 5.________ of the people feeling sleepy during the day is 11.6. 30.7 % reported 6.________ to a doctor for sleep problems. | |||||||||
| 1.________ causing sleep problems & their consequences | Under 7.________ from school or work, people may have sleep problems. Poor quality sleep also 8.________ from noise or light pollution. Feeling tired and sleepy, people have difficulty 9.________ on what they are doing. It is likely that sleepless people easily put on weight and have a heart attack. | |||||||||
| 2.________ to take to improve sleep quality | Have regular sleep habits. Make your bedroom cool, dark and quiet. Avoid things 10.________ caffeine. | |||||||||
| 1. Factors 2. Measures/Steps/How 3. ignorance 4. suffering 5. percentage 6. turning 7. pressure/stress 8. arises/results 9. concentrating / focusing 10. containing /with | ||||||||||
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| In December, 2010, many American newspapers publish a list of the best books of the year. Freedom by Jonathan Franzen is one of the most repeatedly praised books on this year"s list of favorites. It tells about the ups and downs of the Berglund family over many years. Mr. Franzen fills the book with sharp observations about American politics, culture and society. Jennifer Egan"s book A Visit from the Goon Squad takes place in 13 chapters over 40 years. The story moves back and forth in time, from different viewpoints. One main character is former rock musician Bennie Salazar who works for a record company. The other main character is a troubled young woman named Sasha who works for Bennie. The reader learns about their pasts and those of their friends. The main character in The Imperfectionists by Tom Rachman is a failing English Language newspaper published in Rome, Italy. Each chapter of the book tells about a reporter or editor working for this paper. Their stories are filled with intelligence and great personality. Two of the most popular nonfiction books of 2010 were about rock and roll stars. Just Kids is by rock singer Patti Smith.It tells about her friendship with the artist Robert Mapplethorpe in the 1960s and 1970s before they became famous. Life is the autobiography of Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards. It is an honest and exciting look at the development of rock and roll and the wild times this famous band has experienced. Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand tells about a man named Louis Zamperini. She tells about his extraordinary survival story after his plane crashed into the Pacific Ocean during Would War Two. Stacy Schiff has received great praise for her book Cleopatra: A Life. It tells about one of the most misrepresented and famous women in his story, Cleopatra. She ruled ancient Egypt about 2,000 years ago.One critic said Ms. Schiff has brought Cleopatra to life again by unearthing her story from centuries of lies. 1. How many books are mentioned in the passage? A. 5. B. 6. C. 7. D. 8. 2. The following books are related to music EXCEPT________. A. A Visit from the Goon Squad B. The Imperfectionists C. Just Kids D. Life 3. If your major is the history of ancient Africa, you may pay attention to ________. A. Freedom by Jonathan Franzen B. Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand C. Cleopatra: A Life by Stacy Schiff D. The Imperfectionists by Tom Rachman 4. Which book will give you a practical understanding of the USA? A. Freedom. B. Cleopatra: A Life. C. Life. D. A Visit from the Goon Squad. | ||||||||||
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| Nathan Phillips, who will formally begin his freshman year at the University of San Diego(USD) on Aug. 31, will arrive on campus in an unusual and philanthropic manner. Phillips is expected to arrive between 5 p. m. and 6 p. m. Thursday on his bicycle, having pedaled 1,450 miles from Astoria, Ore. Phillips combined his desire to complete a long bike ride before entering college with his interest in helping the children of Uganda. He is raising funds for Invisible Children, a San Diegobased organization seeking to end conflicts afflicting(使苦恼) northern Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Central African Republic and stop the use of children as soldiers. Phillips had raised $1,540 before embarking Aug.11 and hopes to reach $2,000. Phillips, who is from Redmond, Washington, visited Uganda during high school and worked in an orphanage(孤儿院) there. He was also inspired by a presentation by Invisible Children at his high school. "I have been to Uganda and personally gotten to know some of the kids affected by the war," Phillips said in a statement released by the university. "I would do anything to help these kids." Phillips" new roommate, Kyle Sharp, has joined him for the last 600 miles of the trip. Students and other members of the USD community are expected to join him for the last 13 miles. "Nathan"s passionate commitment(恪守承诺) to improving the lives of children more than 8,000 miles away resonates(共鸣) with USD"s mission to prepare future leaders to change the world for the better," Pamela Gray Payton, assistant vice president of public affairs at USD, said in a prepared statement. "We are delighted to have Nathan as a member of our campus community." Supporters from USD and Invisible Children will greet Phillips and his entourage(随从) when they arrive in front of Founders Hall on campus. The public is invited as well. 1. Which of the following statements about Nathan Phillips is TRUE? A. Nathan Phillips has been a freshman at the university. B. Nathan Phillips is an American. C. Nathan Phillips is an African. D. Nathan Phillips likes riding a bike. 2. Why does Nathan Phillips finish riding a bike for a long way before going into college? A. He travels to Uganda. B. He practises riding a bike. C. He raises money to help the children of Uganda. D. He wants to take exercise. 3. How much money does Nathan Phillips expect to collect in total? A. $1,540. B. $2,000. C. $3,540. D. $2,540. 4. How far does Nathan Phillips ride to college? A. 8,000 miles. B. 600 miles. C. 13 miles. D. 86,000 miles. 5. What can we learn from the last paragraph? A. People like Nathan Phillips. B. The public invite Nathan Phillips. C. People support what Nathan Phillips does. D. Supporters like Nathan Phillips. | ||||||||||
| 任务型阅读。 阅读下面短文,根据所读内容在表格中的空白处填入恰当的单词。 注意:每个空格只填一个单词。 There are two basic ways to see growth: one as a product, the other as a process. People have generally viewed personal growth as an external (外在的) result or a product that can easily be identified and measured.The worker who gets a rise, the student whose grades improve, the foreigner who learns a new language-all these examples of people who have measurable results to show for their efforts. By contrast (对照), the process of personal growth is much more difficult to determine, since it is a journey and not the specific signposts or landmarks along the way.The process is not the road itself, but the attitudes, feelings people have, and their caution or courage, as they meet with new experiences and unexpected difficulties.In this process, the journey never really ends；there are always new ways to experience the world, new ideas to try, new challenges to accept. In order to grow, to travel new roads, people need to have a willingness to take risks, to face the unknown, and to accept the possibility that they may "fail" at first.How we see ourselves as we try a new way of being is necessary for our ability to grow.Do we see ourselves as quick and curious? If so, we tend to take more chances and be more open to unfamiliar experiences.Do we think we"re shy and indecisive? Then our sense of fear can cause us to hesitate, to move slowly, and we think we are slow to adapt (适应) change or that we"re not smart enough to deal with a new challenge.Then we are likely to take a more passive role or not try at all. These feelings of insecurity (不安全) and selfdoubt are both unavoidable and necessary if we are to change and grow.If we protect ourselves too much, then we stop growing.We become trapped inside a shell of our own making.
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