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For years, medical experts have studied nostalgia and the reasons for it. Many experts warn that too much nostalgia is harmful. They say linger (徘徊) in the past shows that a person is unhappy with his present life. These feelings keep the person from living his life to its fullest.
Dr. Louise Kaplan has written several books about nostalgia. She says these feelings often begin when a young person is between 13 and 19 years old.
"This is the time when you must face the loss of your childhood, " Kaplan says. "You see your new life is easily destroyed. But you think romantically about a golden
past. You remember your childhood as a time when life was perfect."
These feelings continue as a person gets older, Kaplan adds. She says many grown persons have a hard time keeping up with changes in the modem world, so they think back to their younger years. At that time the world seemed simple and more harmless.
Kaplan says these feelings are not always actually existing. The good old days weren"t always good. However, she says nostalgia can be helpful, if used properly.
"Feelings of nostalgia can cause you to remember a time when you had high hopes and dreams, " Kaplan says. "It might give you the strong wish to catch those dreams today, in your present life." She adds that nostalgia can prevent you from "cutting yourself off from your aim."
"At its best, " Kaplan says, "nostalgia has the ideas for the future."
小题1:According to the passage, feelings of nostalgia _____.
A.can cause you to think of your past which was full of hopes and dreams |
B.can make you succeed in life |
C.fill one with hopes for the future |
D.bring about a love for the past and a hope for the future |
A.they can hardly keep up with changes in today"s world |
B.times are hard, so they can not keep up with changes |
C.many grown persons have little time keeping up with changes in the modem world |
D.they lived in the past, of which they are always proud |
A.Too much nostalgia is harmful. |
B.Nostalgia shows that a person is not satisfied with his present life. |
C.Only women have feelings of nostalgia. |
D.A little nostalgia can make a person"s life more colorful. |
A.nostalgia is sure to be harmful |
B.nostalgia can be helpful |
C.nostalgia is always very good |
D.nostalgia is bad indeed |
A.Thoughts on Nostalgia |
B.The reasons for Nostalgia |
C.Why Do They Think Back to the Past |
D.Nostalgia, Good or Bad |
答案
小题1:A
小题2:A
小题3:C
小题4:B
小题5:D
解析
小题1:细节题。根据"Feelings of nostalgia can cause you to remember a time when you had high hopes and dreams,可知答案为A。
小题2:细节题。根据many grown persons have a hard time keeping up with changes in the modem world, so they think back to their younger years.可知成年人怀旧是因为很难跟上现代世界的改变。
小题3:细节题。根据too much nostalgia is harmful.可知A被谈到;根据They say linger (徘徊) in the past shows that a person is unhappy with his present life.可知B被谈到。根据文章倒数第二段,可知适当的怀旧会使人有希望去实现那些梦想,说明会使人的生活更有色彩。故C没被谈到。
小题4:细节题。根据she says nostalgia can be helpful, if used properly,可知B正确。
小题5:概括标题。本文主要讲述了怀旧到底是好是坏?故选D。
核心考点
试题【Can feeling of nostalgia (怀旧) be good for you? or is it unhealthy to have a stro】;主要考察你对题材分类等知识点的理解。[详细]
举一反三
Eggplant was first grown in India in the 5th century BC.Its popularity soon spread to China and then throughout Asia.Finally, during the Middle Ages the vegetable made its way to Europe.At that time, eggplant was not the shiny purple vegetable most people know today.Instead, it’s like a white egg.Due to this egg - like appearance, eggplant got its name.In its early days, the vegetable was so bitter that people often called it a “mad apple.” This nickname started because people believed its bitterness was bad for one" s health.People actually thought eggplant could cause madness and cancer.
Fortunately today people know that eggplant doesn"t cause insanity or cancer.In fact eggplant is so healthy that it may prevent cancer.In addition, the brain and the heart benefit from this super vegetable.Since it"s high in fibre, eggplant can improve digestion.
Italy, Turkey, Egypt, China and Japan are the leading growers of eggplant in the world today.Depending on its location, eggplant may be purple, green, orange or yellow - white.And it can be as small as a tomato or as large as a cucumber.Dish varieties range from simple to complex, with all of them being delicious.
Today, thousands of people gather in Loomis, Calif, for the annual Loomis Eggplant Festival.The main activity at the festival is eating delicious eggplant dishes.There is plenty more to do and see, though.Recipe contests, arts and crafts, performers, races and children"s activities all “egg – cite” festival - goers.Most people at the festival would agree—eggplant is an “egg—cellent” vegetable.
小题1:Eggplant got its name because of its _____.
A.appearance | B.taste | C.color | D.value |
A.It can be cooked in various ways. |
B.It is easy to digest. |
C.It can prevent cancer. |
D.It is valuable and priceless. |
A.Eggplant can be eaten to cure cancer |
B.Eggplant used to taste bitter. |
C.India produce the most eggplant in the world today. |
D.Eggplant has a history of nearly 1,000 years. |
A.see arts and crafts |
B.enjoy food with eggplants |
C.take part in recipe contests |
D.promote eggplant |
In fact, medical experts warn that taking too many of some vitamins can be harmful. For example, too much vitamin E can cause bleeding. People should discuss what vitamins they take with their doctors, as some vitamins can produce harmful side effects when mixed with medicines.
Experts, however, do say that sometimes vitamins can help prevent disease. People who know they lack a particular vitamin should take vitamin supplements. Some older adults, for example, may not have enough vitamin B-twelve. This is because, as people get older, their body loses its ability to take it from foods. Also, people who spend much time inside may need some extra vitamin D as the skin makes this vitamin from sunlight.
Different vitamins are found in different foods. Vitamin A is found in fish liver oil. It also is in the yellow part of eggs. Sweet potatoes, carrots and other darkly colored fruits and vegetables contain substances that the body can change into vitamin A. Vitamin B-twelve is found in green leafy vegetables and other foods, like fruits. Vitamin K can be found in pork products.
In fact, for most people, a balanced diet can ensure enough of the vitamins our bodies need. So, it is important for us to eat a mixture of foods every day to ensure that we get enough vitamins our bodies need.
小题1:Vitamin supplements are popular with people because ________.
A.people mistakenly think that they are good for their health |
B.they contain more vitamins than the foods people eat |
C.food does not provide enough vitamins people need |
D.people fear that a lack of vitamins will lead to disease |
A.never to take any vitamin supplements |
B.to depend only on food for their vitamins |
C.not to take any vitamins together with medicines |
D.to consult doctors before taking vitamin supplements |
A. sweet potatoes B. pork products C. green leafy vegetables D. eggs
42. What would be the best title of the passage?
A. Getting enough vitamins through a balanced diet.
B. Vitamin supplements do harm to our health.
C. Vitamins are important to our health.
D. Lacking vitamins can cause many diseases.
Starting the day right can give good momentum (动力) for the rest of the day. Having a power morning is a key factor for a fruitful day. Here are some tips on getting the most out of the morning.
Wake up early. In theory, there’s no difference in waking up early or late as long as you get the proper amount of sleep. However, there is a psychological advantage when you wake up earlier than the average person and then you’ll have more time to do preparation before engaging in the real world.
Exercise. Good health is always a benefit with exercise, but studies have also shown that morning exercise helps you to sleep better at nights.
Eat breakfast. It’s the most important meal of the day. According to the Mayo Clinic, we should choose three from the following four: fruits and vegetables, grains, dairy, and protein. Did you know that you can actually gain weight when you skip breakfast?
Take a shower. When you shower, do you do it in the morning or at night? I used to shower in the evenings, but I found that morning showers helped me to be more alert.
Prioritize (优先) your To-Do list. Leo coined the acronym MIT to mean “most important tasks.” Our to-do list might be never ending, but put on top of the list a couple of urgent tasks that will define the day to be a successful one.
Check your emails. Only once. Getting a lot of emails can be very distractive. You actually are more productive when you check them only a few times at fixed time of the day. I only do them 2-3 times a day—once in the morning, once at lunch, and one more as it gets toward the end of the day.
小题1:The purpose for the author to write this passage is to .
A.tell you to get up early every day |
B.offer you the best way to start the day |
C.give you advice about how to arrange a day |
D.advise you to prioritize your to-do list every morning |
A.lose weight. | B.be productive. |
C.put on weight. | D.be more alert. |
A.invented | B.designed | C.founded | D.defined |
A.the emails are not important |
B.reading e-mails is distractive |
C.you can only read e-mails at fixed time |
D.getting so many emails can distract your attention |
Japan
High schools have canteens(餐厅), which serve everything from noodles to rice, but not burgers and chips. Other children bring food from home such as cold rice balls, meat or fish, pickles(泡菜) and vegetables.
Students take home a menu for the coming month containing notes on nutrition value. Twice a year parents are invited to have a taste of the food. The class with the fewest leftovers(剩饭) at the end of the month receives a prize.
Untied States
A typical menu from a US school is made up of a hamburger with fried potatoes or roast chicken, lettuce and pickles, fruit and cookies. School lunches must also provide at least one-third of the daily dietary allowances(定量) of protein, vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, calcium, and calories.
Australia
Meat pies, sausage rolls and hotdogs are all traditional dishes in Australian school shops. But as the nation pays more attention to children’s health, healthier foods have started to find their way onto school menus.
Many schools have used a traffic light system. The sale of red-labelled foods, including pastries(点心), chocolate and soft drinks, is served only twice a week. Healthier green-labelled foods such as sushi(寿司), sandwiches, corn and watermelon, however, are available every day.
In some schools, students have a choice of up to 89 foods to choose from, including popcorn and rice.
South Africa
Most of South Africa’s schools do not serve meals at all. Classes end at 1:30pm and students get their own lunches. Many students bring food from home, usually sandwiches.
Fast food and fried food sell the best among students, which has led to a rise in obesity among children. But as more people began to realize the fact that being too fat may cause different diseases, some schools in towns have led the way towards better nutrition. Now students at these schools are provided with lunches of porridge(麦片粥) with vegetables, such as cabbages, onions, beans, carrots and tomatoes.
小题1:What does the underlined word “obesity ”in the last paragraph probably mean?
A.Fighting. | B.Sadness. | C.Food shortage. | D.Overweight. |
A.a typical menu from a US school consists of enough nutrition. |
B.most students in South Africa eat their lunch at home. |
C.many schools in Australia have traffic lights outside their school. |
D.you can have whatever you like in school canteens in Japan. |
A.Schools should try to satisfy the needs of students. |
B.Schools serve different foods from country to country. |
C.Food served in the US is the best of all. |
D.School children all over the world dislike their school food. |
A.school lunch suppliers | B.schoolmasters |
C.students of your age | D.nutritionists(营养学家) |
The study by the Stress Research Institute of Stockholm University followed 2,755 employed men who had not suffered any heart attacks. At the end of the study, 47 participants had either suffered an attack, or died from heart disease, and many of those had been found to be covertly coping with unfair treatment at work.
“After adjustment for age, socioeconomic factors, risk behaviors, job strain and biological risk factors at baseline, there was a close-response relationship between covert coping and the risk of incident death,” the study’s authors wrote.
Covert coping was listed as “letting thing pass without saying anything” and “going away” despite feelings of being hard done by colleagues or bosses. Men who often used these coping techniques had a two to five times higher risk of developing heart disease than those who were more confrontational (对抗性的) at work, the study showed.
The researchers said they could not answer the question of what might be a particularly healthy coping strategy at work, but listed open coping behavior when experiencing unfair treatment or facing a conflict as “protesting directly,” “talking to the person right away,” “yelling at the person right away” or “speaking to the person later when things have calmed down.” The study was published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.
小题1:The study mainly shows that .
A.women are less likely to suffer a heart attack than men |
B.most people die of heart disease caused by stress |
C.covert coping may result in certain heart trouble |
D.employers should treat their workers equally |
A.The participants were all employed men. |
B.The participants tend to bottle up their temper. |
C.The participants should not have risk behaviors. |
D.The participants had not a history of heart attacks. |
A.just let it be |
B.fight back immediately |
C.go away silently |
D.work even harder |
A.that the study is official |
B.what the healthiest coping strategy is |
C.what the helpful ways of handling unfair treatment are |
D.that confrontation is always beneficial to people’s heart health |
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