A recent research shows that physical activity(体育活动) may help students do better in their classes. The research comes because educators in some countries are reducing time for activities like P.E. class.
Researchers go over the results of fourteen studies. Twelve were from the United States, one from Canada and one from South Africa. The studies appeared between 2009 and 2013. They included more than 55,000 children, aged six to eighteen.
Thomas Singh, one of the researchers, says the studies showed a relationship between physical activity and scores on subjects such as math, English and reading. Ms. Singh offers some possible explanations (解释):
“ There are, first, physiological (生理的) explanations, like more blood flow, and so more oxygen (氧气) to the brain. Being physically active means there are more hormones（ 荷尔蒙） produced like endorphins ( 脑内啡). And endorphins make your stress level lower and your mood improved, which means you will perform better in class. Also, students who take part in organized sports learn rules and how to follow them. This could improve their classroom behavior and help them know what they should do.
All in all, the finding tells us that physically active kids are more likely to do better in school. Ms. Singh says schools should consider the finding before they cut physical education programs. What led the researchers to do the studies?
| A．Schools’cutting physical activity. |
| B．Their interest in physical activity. |
| C．The tests including about 55,000 children. |
| D．Kids’unsatisfying schooling performance. |
How many countries took part in the studies?
| A．14. | B．12 | C．2. | D．3. |
Which of the following is NOT one of the advantages of physical activity according to the passage?
| A．Getting more blood flow. |
| B．Better classroom behavior. |
| C．Feeling relaxed and refreshed. |
| D．Greater ability to organize activities. |
He is a child in a grown man’s body. Everywhere he goes, he makes his fans laugh so much. He is the lead character of the hugely popular film and TV series of Mr. Bean(憨豆先生), created by British comic actor Rowan Atkinson.
Since its TV show made the first appearance in 1990, its 14 half-hour programs have been sold to more than 200 TV territories worldwide. This year sees Mr. Bean celebrate its 25 th anniversary(周年纪念日).
Why has the character enjoyed success with people of different cultures?
Unlike most people in comedy today, Mr. Bean doesn’t make much use of dialogue, so there is no language barrier (障碍) in his work. Mr. Bean can talk ---sometimes does--- but what he does is much more important than what he might say. For example, in a TV episode, Mr. Bean becomes a barber and makes a terrible mess of the customer’s hair. This doesn’t need any translation.
But there’s a deeper reason. Although he is British and the stories generally take place in British settings, people from different cultures laugh at Mr. Bean for the same reason earlier generations (一代人) laughed at comic star Charlie Chaplin.
As Atkinson told the newspaper： “The essence (本质) of Mr. Bean is that he is self-centered and in fact doesn’t care about the outside world.” Mr. Bean breaks social rules wherever he goes – he jumps the queue, tries to cheat(作弊) in exams – we all secretly want to do but generally don’t.
The article is mainly about ______.
| A．the influence of Mr Bean on British culture |
| B．the reasons behind the success of Mr Bean |
| C．the importance of humor in British culture |
| D．the most successful British film director |
Why has Mr Bean been popular with people of different cultures?
| A．Because he looks lovely and smart. |
| B．Because he can solve any problem in a special way. |
| C．Because people can quite often see him on the screen. |
| D．Because people can easily understand his humour. |
Charlie Chaplin is mentioned in the second-to-last paragraph to ______.
| A．make clear his importance in comedy history |
| B．show his popularity in Britain before Mr Bean |
| C．show he and Mr Bean have something similar |
| D．show that he and Mr Bean are British heroes |
According to Atkinson, which of the following is an important characteristic of Mr. Bean?
| A．Being selfish. | B．Being childish. |
| C．Being generous. | D．Being dangerous. |
“Sesame Street” has been called “the longest street in the world. That is because the television program by that name can now be seen in so many parts of the world. It first appeared in New York in 1969.
In the United States more than six million children watch the program regularly. Tests have shown that children from different backgrounds have benefited(受益) from watching it. Those who watch it five times a week learn more than occasional (偶然的) viewers. In the US the program is shown at different hours during the week in order to increase the number who can watch it regularly. The programs all use songs, stories, jokes, and pictures to give children a basic understanding of numbers, letters and human relationships.
Why has “Sesame Street” been so much more successful than other children’s shows? Many reasons have been suggested. People mention the educational theories （理论）of its creators, thethe support by the government and private (私人的) businesses, and the skillful use of all kinds of TV tricks. Perhaps an equally important reason is that mothers watch it along with their children. This is partly because famous adult stars often appear on it. But the best reason for the success of the program may be that it makes every child watching feel able to learn. The child finds himself learning, and he wants to learn more.
Why is Sesame Street shown many times during the week?
| A．More children can benefit from it. |
| B．Children can watch it 5 times a week. |
| C．Many schools can use it in classes. |
| D．Children can watch it again and again. |
What can children learn from Sesame Street mainly?
| A．Singing skills. | B．Drawing skills. |
| C．Basic knowledge. | D．Storytelling. |
What is the most important reason for Sesame Street to be successful?
| A．Because it is supported by the government and businesses. |
| B．Because it is based on educational theories. |
| C．Because it gives parents chances to see famous stars. |
| D．Because it gets children interested in learning. |
Answers to life can be found in everyday events. Watching nature, watching people and watching animals communicate with each other provide some of the simplest ways to life’s biggest problems.
This became clearer to me yesterday. It caused me to ask myself, “How do I respond (反应) to the storms in life?”
People usually run when it starts to rain. I love to walk in it, stand on my front door and feel it. I grew up doing it and have never really felt the fear many people do.
The animal world senses changes in the weather far earlier than humans. My dog, Ricky, begins to shake long before the storm is close enough to be noticed. I was about to feed my three dogs yesterday and as usual, I let them out in the yard first. They didn’t move when thunder came across the skies. So I placed their food in their bowls and called Ricky into the kitchen.
Ricky was just standing there in place next to his bowl. The thunder became louder, which forced him to stop eating his meal. Then I watched Phil. He made his way across the kitchen floor and stood over Ricky’s bowl. He ate all the remaining food. Generally, if Ricky was standing there, he wouldn’t dare (敢) come close. But today, he took advantage (优势) of the storm and got what he wanted. His hope for the prize outweighed (胜过) his fear of the storm.
That’s when it hit me. As men, we face all kinds of storms. They come in unannounced. Sometimes we stay in a corner or under the blankets, hoping it will all pass. However, if you dare put your head out, you’ll discover there’re people doing what they must to get what they must have out of life. Isn’t it time you decided to take advantage of the storm? According to the writer, answers to life ______.
| A．are difficult to find |
| B．lie around us |
| C．are simple to understand |
| D．make people become fearless |
From the passage we can learn that the writer ______.
| A．enjoys the rain | B．fears thunder |
| C．hates the storm | D．cares little about the weather |
According to the passage, what hit the writer most?
| A．Phil wasn’t afraid of the storm. |
| B．Ricky stopped eating food. |
| C．Phil ate the rest of Ricky’s food. |
| D．Ricky sensed the storm earlier than he. |
What would be the best title for the passage?
| A．Find out Answers to Life |
| B．Take Advantage of the Storm |
| C．Stop Storms in our Daily Life |
| D．Pay Attention to Everyday Events |
There will be three kids movies in theaters. Let’s know the main idea of them first.
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The Snow Queen The Snow Queen tells the story of the Snow Queen who covered the world in ice, setting out to destroy (破坏) everything, including the family of the glassmaker Vegard. Luckily, Vegard and his wife were able to save their daughter Gerda and their son Kai before it was too late. But when Kai was discovered by the Snow Queen’s servant (仆人), Gerda took a journey across the icy wonderland, facing difficulties and finding new friends to set Kai free, to beat the Snow Queen and warm the hearts of people everywhere. |
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Angels Sing As a child, Michael Walker wished every day could be Christmas. That continued, until a tragic accident broke down his holiday spirit. Thirty years later, Michael still can’t feel any joy for Christmas, though encouragement comes from his playful wife (Connie Britton) and kind parents (Kris Kristofferson and Fionnula Flanagan). But when his young son (Chandler Canterbury) face a tragedy (悲剧), Michael needs to make amends (赔偿) with his past. A mysterious man named Nick (Millie Nelson) gives Michael a gift thatcan give him the courage to find the Christmas joy that he lost. |
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Adventures of the Penguin King Rex, a young King Penguin, has been away from his home for three years, learning to hunt in the wild oceans, but now he’s back in Penguin City. His task: to find a wife, settle down and raise a chick. But can he survive in the bad conditions on an island at the bottom of the world? |
The three movies are all ______.
| A．horror films | B．fairy tales |
| C．romantic films | D．action films |
Gerda is Kai’s ______.
| A．sister | B．mother | C．friend | D．servant |
Why has Rex been away from his home?
| A．To find a wife. |
| B．To raise a chick. |
| C．To learn to hunt in the wild oceans. |
| D．We don’t know. |
How can Michael help his son face the tragedy?
| A．By finding his Christmas joy. |
| B．By giving his son the courage. |
| C．By fining a gift for his son. |
| D．By bringing joy to his son on Christmas. |
阅读理解
Reality TV is a type of programme. It means that real-life people, not actors, are followed and filmed in a real situation, or game.
Reality TV is very popular in the UK. At their best, these programmes give us a good look into the lives of different people in Britain. At their worse, they are a very cheap way to make programmes and sometimes involve people behaving very badly.
Here’s a selection of some of the UK’s reality shows.
Shattered
A group of young people live in a house for a week and must stay awake. Each day there are tests to see how well they can work even though they are totally tired out. They must leave the house if they fall asleep. Viewers vote on those who stay in the house and text their comments (评论) every day.
Come to Dine with Me
Each week four people prepare dinner in their homes for the other competitors. Each competitor then gives the cook a grade out of 10 for the food and entertainment (娱乐). The winner gets a $1,000 cash prize. Sometimes the food is terrible and the competitors are very rude to each other.
World’s Strictest Parents
Badly-behaved British teens are sent abroad to live with a super strict family for a week. The teenagers have to follow the rules of their host family and go to the local school. After seven days the teenagers return home and their parents tell us if their behaviour is better. There is often a lot of crying and shouting in this show but it can be pretty funny too.Which statement about Reality TV is NOT true?
| A．Real-life people are in it. |
| B．We can see a real situation in it. |
| C．It usually costs less money to make Reality TV. |
| D．Anybody can be in Reality TV. |
You will have to leave Shattered if ______.
| A．you are too tired to sleep |
| B．you fall sleep |
| C．the viewers dislike you |
| D．you can’t get on well with others |
What do we know about Come to Dine with Me?
| A．It’s broadcast once a week. |
| B．Competitors usually don’t have good behaviour. |
| C．Competitors taste the food and give it a grade. |
| D．There are altogether four people in the programme each time. |
Which of the following can NOT be learned from World’s Strictest Parents?
| A．The host parents are too strict with the teens. |
| B．Some teens dislike their host family’s rules. |
| C．Some teens wouldn’t like to live with their host family. |
| D．Badly-behaved teens can behave better after a week with a super strict family. |
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