Easy Ways to Keep Your Brain Sharp
Everyone is forgetful, but as we age, we start to feel like our brains are slowing down a bit—and that can be a very annoying thing. Read on for some techniques worth trying.
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People who regularly made plans and looked forward to upcoming events had a 50 percent reduced chance of Alzheimer's disease (早老性痴呆症), according to a recent study. Something as simple as setting a goal to have a weekly coffee date with a friend will do. There's evidence that people who have a purpose in life or who are working on long or shortterm goals appear to do better. In other words, keep your brain looking forward.
2.Go for a walk.
Mildly raised glucose (葡萄糖) levels can harm the area of the brain that helps you form memories and physical activity can help get blood glucose down to normal levels. In fact,exercise produces chemicals that are good for your brain.
3.Learn something new.
Take a Spanish class online, join a drawing club, or learn to play cards. A study found that mental stimulation (刺激) limits the weakening effects of aging on memory and the mind. But the best thing for your brain is when you learn something new and are physically active at the same time. Or go dancing with your friends.
A.Focus on the future. |
B.This can be especially harmful to the aged. |
C.It should be something like learning gardening. |
D.So take a few minutes each day to do some reading. |
E.But don't worry if your schedule isn't filled with lifechanging events.
F.Luckily, research shows there is a lot you can do to avoid those moments.
G.In other words, when you take care of your body, you take care of your brain.
阅读下列句子,使用适当的短语或词组将句子补全, 将每一题的答案写在答题卷相应的横线上。
这个城市的大多数人都是在汽车厂工作来谋生的。
Most people in this city ______ their ______ by working in the car factory.
黄花岗公园矗立着一块墓碑,用来纪念那些在起义中献身的英雄。
There is a monument in Huang Hua Gang Park _______ _______ of those heroes who gave their lives in the uprising.
日本的福岛第一核电站被发生在 2011年3月11日的9.0级地震和海啸严重摧毁了。
The Fukushima I NPP, was seriously damaged by the 9.0 earthquake and the tsunami (海啸)which _______ _______ in Japan on 11 March 2011.
他因家世贫寒而被人看不起。
He was ______ down ______ because of his humble background.
上个月去伦敦的路上我看见了英国最大的掠食鸟类——白尾鹫。
On my way to London last month I ______ ______ of Britain’s largest bird of prey, the white-tailed sea eagle.
阅读下列材料,从所给的六个选项(A、B、C、D、E和F)中,选出符合各小题要求的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有一项是多余选项。
_____ Miss Wang is now working in a joint venture (合资企业) as a business woman. Her major work is to contact the foreign businessmen through emails, calls and letters. She has no trouble communicating with the English-speaking people face to face. However, when it comes to business writing, she is not sure about the grammar and the form.
_____ Mr. Zhang taught himself English. Three months ago, when he was required to work as a sales representative in Britain, he had trouble in communicating with his English customers. The problem is with his pronunciation and intonation (语调). He wants to find some websites offering spoken English teaching with correct pronunciation and ideal sound effects.
____Ms. Wilson is now teaching English in China. She has found that the major problem with her students’ reading comprehension lies with their limited vocabulary. However, memorizing a list of 10-20 new words every day is a boring task for the students. She wants to find some games from the internet, so that her students may have interest in learning and using the words.
_____ Li Yue is not interested in reciting English texts. He says it is boring. He is more interested in practicing his newly learned English expressions in classroom activities. But when he is at home on holiday, he has no one to talk to in English. His mother suggests him looking for interactive websites from the Internet.
_____ Zhang Ming is going for his undergraduate study in America. His friend has rented a room for him from an old American couple. This is his first time to go abroad and stay with the natives. To get along well with them, Zhang Ming is eager to learn English idioms and everyday topics. So, he searches the Internet for some useful websites.
ELT Website Review
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☆http: // www. putclub.com
PUT stands for postgraduate plus undergraduate plus teachers. It provides various listening materials for students of English at different levels, including news and articles for academic purposes. It also has some instruction on how to improve listening skill. There is also a forum (论坛) for you to share your English learning experiences with other.
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☆http: // www. oup. Com / elt / products / students/
This site offers interactive games and exercises to help learners practice English in an entertaining way. Resources are organized at various levels and cover all the four basic skills. The exercises include three levels: primary, secondary and adult. You can choose an exercise of your own level.
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☆http: // www. focusenglish. com / dia / co. html
Do you sometimes get upset when you’re unable to express yourself clearly? This website focuses on idiomatic and everyday expressions that can help learners deal with daily conversational situations. Each dialogue is accompanied by carefully designed exercises so you can follow the steps and practice at your own pace. From this you will know how native express things.
D
☆http: // writing. englishclub. com / s-talk / htm
You can find tips on how to start writing memos (备忘录), to send emails or to write business reports for your company. There are exercises at different levels and in different forms. If you register (注册) as our member, send us your writings. Our language experts will emails you in reply and offer free instructions within seven working days.
E
☆http: // esl. About. com / cs / pronu / a / astress. htm
English is considered a stressed language. This means we stress certain words while other words are quickly spoken. When you speak English, the words you stress can change meaning in a sentence. This website provides examples and exercises to help you improve your pronunciation through correct word stress.
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☆http: // www. vocabulary. Com
This vocabulary puzzle and activities site helps you learn vocabulary in an interesting and innovation (有创意的) way. The activities come at 3 levels of difficulty, with 20 thematic topics on various subjects such as Wizards, Elections, Holidays, Character Education, Science Shakespeare, and Fitness.
以下四人正在寻找一些网站,阅读以下五段不同网站的介绍(A、B、C、D、和E),对应选出正确答案,并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。A、B、C、D、和E选项中有一项是多余选项。
1. Jasper enjoys listening to music. He is expecting to find a website where he could search for various songs with similar tunes that he prefers.
2. Luke is planning to buy a car. But right now he has not made up his mind. He prefers Mazda RX-8. He wants to find more information about this car to make sure that it is a good choice.
3. This Sunday is Valentine’s Day. Roderick is still deciding what kind of presents he should buy for his girlfriend. He prefers to have something traditional, like chocolate.
4. Fiona is retired. She begins to pay attention to her health. What interests her most now is how to remain healthy and young. She always surfs on the internet for such information.
A. Naturespath.com is an excellent health-food website. “Life enhancement expert” Allan Hunkin interviews such guests as nutrition expert Dr. David Katz and tri-athlete Melanie McQuaid. They talk up health food and weight management, including debates on the benefits of whole grain and organics.
B. Autoblog.com tops the category by covering “auto industry news from A to Z.” They discuss hundreds of car models and links to outside articles for more information. While the site provides no reliability reviews, its “royal and growing fan base” comments frequently on the entires.
C. Mrchocolate.com—The Consumer Reports “best buy” for “unusual” chocolates for the one you love. Jason’s choice is 50 pieces of small dark, milk, and white chocolate with offbeat (标新立异的) centers, including coffee, nut butter, and tropical fruit.
D. Carpet-rug.org— The Carpet and Rug Institute awards a “Green Label” to vacuums (真空吸尘器) that release fewer than 100 micrograms of dust particles per cubic meter of air. Find a list at this site.
E. Pandora.com takes one of your favorite tunes, then suggests songs that you might enjoy. Pandora offers 10 hours of free use, then charges $ 36 a year.
根据短文内容,从下框A~F选项中选出能概括每段主题的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。选项中有一项为多余项。
A. Wash yourself as often as possible B. Avoid being in hot sun C. Keep away from smoke and alcohol D. The importance of skin(皮肤) E. Have a balanced diet F. Be sure to have enough water |
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When it comes to your skin, there is an important fact that you must keep in mind your skin is the largest organ of your body. Therefore, skin health and protection is crucial. Your skin does everything for you. It can keep your body hydrated and regulate your body’s temperature.
Now, here are some helpful tips for you to protect your skin
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Protection against harmful rays from the sun is one of the most important steps that you need to take. With this in mind it is necessary for you to avoid strong sunlight as often as possible. As for sunscreen you need to buy products that contain UVA-1, UVA-2 and UVB protection.
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Your diet also has a direct impact on the health of your skin. The most important aspect of your diet in relation to the health of your skin is to make certain that you eat a proper amount of food items that contain the proteins and nutrients necessary for cellular maintenance, repair and regeneration.
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Water is also important to the health of your skin. While you certainly have heard it before, it actually is true that you should drink at least eight 8-ounce glasses of fresh water every day. There are many health benefits to be derived from drinking water daily, including maintaining healthy skin.
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Finally, when it comes to the health of your skin today and into the future you should avoid smoking all together. In addition, you should drink alcohol only in moderation. Both smoking and excessive alcohol consumption can negatively impact the health of your skin in significant ways.
Ms. Robson, Hilary, Rose and Tom each want to decide on a holiday for their students. Read the following descriptions and help them make proper choices.
_________1. Ms. Robson’s students are studying French and German. She would like them to speak both the languages while they’re away.
_________ 2. Hilary’s students are 14 years old. Some of them learn French, so she wants to find a holiday course which can offer individual language lessons for those who would like to improve their French.
_________ 3. Rose has a small group of students. They all want to sail but unfortunately some of them are unable to swim, although they’re eager to learn.
_________ 4. Tom’s class have just started to learn German and he wants a holiday which mixes studying the language with plenty of free time to explore the foreign country.
Summer in France
All our courses take place at the university in Marsellie. Morning classes are held in German, evening lectures are in French. We offer an exciting program of evening activities including music, dance, etc.
Greek Sailing Holidays
Arrive by air and then hire one of our boats with all the latest equipment to sail around the Greek islands. These boats sleep up to twenty students and teachers. Trained sailing staff are available but you must be able to swim.
Summer Courses in Finland
If you love water sports you’ll love our one-week sports holiday on the Finnish lakes. There are opportunities to swim, sail and water ski. Lessons are available if you need them. There is also a chance to learn Finnish at no extra cost! Everyone is welcome.
Holiday Programs in Germany
We offer morning classes in the German language at all levels from beginners upwards. In the afternoon you are free to join in our mountain walks or to go shopping in the nearby town. In the evening we organize a full program of entertainment. All ages are welcome!
Summer Schools in France
Opportunities to speak French. We offer summer schools for students between the ages of 12-16. Live with a French family and choose from a range of different activities including horse riding, indoor hockey, football, swimming and dry skiing. Private language lessons are arranged if requested.
根据对话情景和内容,从对话后所给的选项中选出能填入每一空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两个为多余选项。
Sandy is at home.She is now calling Lisa,her classmate.
Sandy:Hi,Lisa.Have you finished helping your parents?
Lisa: I finished cleaning the living room a little while ago,but I haven’t cleaned my bedroom yet.
Sandy:I know what you mean. Do you think you’11 be finished soon?
Lisa: I should be done in about an hour.
Sandy:
Lisa: I did the English homework last night. I don’t understand it.
Sandy:Me neither. We can help each other work it out.
Lisa: OK.Then we can go and have our hair cut.
Sandy:Great! See you in a little while.
A.I don’t like math at all. |
B.But I haven’t star'ted my math yet. |
C.Housework is tiring,and I’m tired. |
D.What do you think we should do then? |
E.Why don’t we do it together this afternoon?
F.Have you looked at Monday’s homework yet?
G..I also hate doing the cleaning around the house.
The people below are all talking about how they spent the weekend. Decide which piece of weather information (A—F) would be most suitable for them. There is one extra choice which you don’t need to choose.
_____ 1. It was sunny and cool. We were so happy to climb the mountain nearby. At noon we ate our picnic at the top of the mountain. And at about six o’clock, we went back with the setting sun at the back.
_____ 2 I stayed in a cool place for the weekend. In the evening, I had my dinner at about seven o’clock. After that, I enjoyed the beautiful sunset with my daughter. How wonderful.
_____ 3. It was cold and rainy this weekend. My friends and I went to the science museum to visit the Art Exhibition. On the way, we met a little girl who was cold and hungry. After we helped her find her mother, the science museum closed.
____ 4. It was not very hot. I had planned to have a picnic at the weekend. Unfortunately, it rained all the day. We had to stay at home.
_____ 5. Last weekend, my friends and I went to the seaside to enjoy the sunrise. Suddenly, the storm broke. We had to go back.
A. Vienna, Austria 54℉(12℃) Partly Sunny Rel. Humidity: 81% Wind: WNW at 13 mph(21 km/h) Sunrise: 6:08 AM Sunset: 7:39 PM Barometric Pressure(大气压): 29.8〞Hg (F) |
B. Leon, New Caledonia 89℉(32℃) Thunderstorm Rel. Humidity: 95% Wind: ESE at 2 mph(3 km/h) Sunrise: 5:37 AM Sunset: 5:59 PM Barometric Pressure(大气压): 26.1〞Hg (F) |
C. Johannesburg, South Africa 41℉(5℃) Sunny Rel. Humidity: 35% Wind: SSW at 27 mph(43 km/h) Sunrise: 6:22 AM Sunset: 5:55 PM Barometric Pressure(大气压): 30.22〞Hg (F) |
D. Kingston, Jamaica |
86℉(30℃) Cloudy
Rel. Humidity: 65%
Wind: N at 4 mph(6 km/h)
Sunrise: 5:51 AM
Sunset: 6:22 PM
Barometric Pressure(大气压): 29.89〞Hg (F)
E. Beijing, China
80℉(27℃) Rain
Rel. Humidity: 65%
Wind: NW at 8 mph(13 km/h)
Sunrise: 6:53 AM
Sunset: 7:25 PM
Barometric Pressure(大气压): 26.1〞Hg (F)
F. Ushuaia, Argentina
22℉(-6℃) Rain
Rel. Humidity: 93%
Wind: W at 3 mph(5 km/h)
Sunrise: 8:06 AM
Sunset: 6:35 PM
Barometric Pressure(大气压): 26.28〞Hg (F)
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白出的最佳选项.选项中有两项为多余选项.
Is there anything more important than health? I don’t think so.“Health is the greatest wealth,” wise people say. __1___
If you have a headache, toothache, backache, or bad pain in the stomach, if you complain of a bad cough, or if you suffer from high or low blood pressure, I think you go to the doctor.
The doctor will examine your throat, test your blood pressure, take your temperature, sound your heart and lungs, check your teeth or have your chest X-rayed. __2___The only thing you have to do is to follow his advice.
__3___
An old gentleman came to see the doctor.The man was very ill.He told the doctor about his weakness, memory loss and serious problems with his heart and lungs.The doctor examined him and said there was no medicine for his disease.He told his patient to go to a quiet place for a month and have a good rest.__4__In other words, the doctor advised him to follow the rule: “Eat at pleasure, drink with measure and enjoy life as it is.” The doctor also said that if the man wanted to be well again, he shouldn’t smoke more than one cigarette a day.
A month later the gentleman came into the doctor’s office.__5__He thanked the doctor and said that he had never felt a healthier man.
“But you know, doctor,” he said, “it’s not easy to begin smoking at my age”
A.He also advised him to eat a lot of meat, drink two glasses of red wine every day and take long walks. |
B.You can’t be good at your studies or work well when you are ill. |
C.After that he will advise some treatment or some medicine. |
D.All these will cost a lot of money. |
E.He looked cheerful and happy.
F.He was more worried about his illness.
G.Speaking about doctor’s advice, I can’t help telling you a funny story.
阅读下列应用文及相关信息,并按要求匹配信息。
以下是几本新书的简要介绍:
A. Strong Is Your Hold
This book was written by Galway Kinnell, who spent many years in finishing the book.Kinnell’s first collection of new poems in more than a decade revisits themes of marriage, friendship and death, with long, loose lines reminiscent of Whitman.It is popular with the people who are interested in literature.
B. The Letter
The murder of a television star appears to be the work of thieves who are quickly caught.But they escape from prison and a young lawyer says she knows who the real criminals are.Written with intelligence, this story is so fast-moving that it demands the reader’s complete attention.
C. London Alive
This author of many famous novels has now turned to writing short stories with great success.The stories tell of Londoners’ daily lives and happen in eighteen different places——for example, one story takes place at a table in a cafe, another in the back of a taxi and another in a hospital.
D. Gone West
A serious look at one of the least-known regions of the United States.The author describes the empty villages which thousands left when they were persuaded by the railway companies to go west in search of new lives.The author manages to provide many interesting details about their history.
E.Cutting for Stone
This book was written by Abraham Verghese.It is a powerful story about twin brothers born in a Catholic hospital in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Their mother, an Indian nurse at the hospital, dies in childbirth.The brothers are raised by two Indian doctors who live at the hospital.One brother later moves to the United States.This is a story about the extremes of love, family, and medicine.
F.Jane Eyre
There is great kindness and warmth in this love story.Poor and plain as Jane Eyre is, she has a strong will, sharp wisdom and great courage.She is forced to battle against a harsh employer and a rigid social order.Yet she is never defeated. Standing on her feet, she gains her own happiness in the end.
请阅读以下读者的相关信息,然后匹配他/她感兴趣的书籍:
Takumi doesn’t have much free time so he reads short stories which he can finish quickly.He likes reading stories about ordinary people and the things that happen to them in today’s worlD.
Terresha Houghs has read widely since she was in university.She can recite most of essays and poems she has read, especially poems from Leaves of Grass.She is fond of traditional themes in poetry and still keeps her habits of reciting poems.
Ali enjoys reading crime stories which are carefully written so that they hold his interest right to the enD. He enjoys trying to guess who the criminal really is while he’s reading.
Lucy is a quiet girl who likes to read in a quiet corner in the library.Her favorite stories are those with characters brave enough to face and overcome difficulties in life.
Charlie, who attends college in the Midwest, majors in medicine.He is fond of reading stories about family and love, especially those related to his future career.
Many people believe sharks are dangerous and will always try to hurt or even kill humans. .A shark exhibition at the National Aquarium(水族馆)in Baltimore,USA.proves this.Visitors can touch young sharks,see their eggs develop and watch a dozen different species swim smoothly around a huge tank.
Most people fail to realize that shark attacks do not happen very often.Humans are more likely to be killed by lightning than by a shark. .There kids can learn, from an early age, not to fear sharks.
“People fear what they don’t know,”said Nancy Hotchkiss,an organizer of the exhibition.“Sharks have been around for 400 million years and play an important role in the ocean’s food chain.We want people to discover that sharks are amazing animals that need our respect and protection.” . A study,published in January in the US magazine,Science,found that almost all recorded shark species have fallen by half in the past 8 to 15 years.
Thousands of sharks are hunted in Asia for special foods,and many others get caught in nets,while fishermen are hunting other fish.
“Some fishing methods are actually cleaning out the ocean for sharks,”said Dave Schofield,the manager of the aquarium’s ocean health program.
A.They can watch them develop inside their eggs and feel the skin of the older swimmers |
B.In fact,94 percent of the world’s 400 species are harmless to humans |
C.About 100 million sharks are killed every year around the world by humans. |
D.It is a worrying situation but some areas have put measures in place to protect these special fish. |
E.And to make this point clear,the museum has set up a special touching pool for children.
F.Sharks can smell and taste blood,and trace it back to its source
G. More than half of the sharks caught are smaller than l meter long.
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项
A major source of teen stress is school exams, and test anxiety is not uncommon. When you recognize your teen is under stress, how can parents help your teen stay calm before an exam?
Be involved. Parents need to be involved in their teen’s work. What they look for is your presence — to talk, to cry, or simply to sit with them quietly. Communicate openly with your teen. Encourage your teen to express his worries and fears, but don’t let them focus on those fears.
Help them get organized. Together , you and your teen can work out a time—table in which he can study for what he knows will be on the test.
Provide a calm setting. Help your teen set up a quiet place to study and protect his privacy. Give them a nutritious diet. It is important for your teen to eat a healthy, balanced diet during exam times to focus and do his best. If this happens, encourage your teen to eat light meals or sandwiches. A healthy diet, rather than junk food, is best for reducing stress.
Persuade your teenager to get some sleep and /or do something active when he needs a real break from studying. Making time for relaxation, fun, and exercise are all important in reducing stress. Help your teen balance his time so that he will feel comfortable taking time out from studying to spend time with friends or rest.
Show a positive attitude. Your panic, anxiety and blame contribute to your teen’s pressure. Make your teen feel accepted and valued for his efforts. Most importantly, reassure your teen that things will be all right , no matter what the results are.
A.A parent’s attitude will dictate their teen’s emotions. |
B.Exam stress can make some teens lose their appetite. |
C.They will only make the situation worse. |
D.Encourage your teen to relax. |
E. The best thing is simply to listen.
F. Help your teen think about what he has to study and plan accordingly.
G. Your teen may also make negative comments about themselves
A major source of teen stress is school exams, and test anxiety is not uncommon. When you recognize your teen is under stress, how can parents help your teen stay calm before an exam?
Be involved. Parents need to be involved in their teen’s work. _ What they look for is your presence — to talk, to cry, or simply to sit with them quietly. Communicate openly with your teen. Encourage your teen to express her worries and fears, but don’t let them focus on those fears.
Help them get organized. Together , you and your teen can work out a time—table in which she can study for what she knows will be on the test.
Provide a calm setting. Help your teen set up a quiet place to study and protect his privacy. Give them a nutritious diet. It is important for your teen to eat a healthy, balanced diet during exam times to focus and do her best. If this happens, encourage your teen to eat light meals or sandwiches. A healthy diet, rather than junk food, is best for reducing stress.
Persuade your teenager to get some sleep and /or do something active when she needs a real break from studying. Making time for relaxation, fun, and exercise are all important in reducing stress. Help your teen balance her time so that she will feel comfortable taking time out from studying to spend time with friends or rest.
Show a positive attitude. Your panic, anxiety and blame contribute to your teen’s pressure. Make your teen feel accepted and valued for her efforts. Most importantly, reassure your teen that things will be all right, no matter what the results are.
A.A parent’s attitude will influence their teen’s emotions. |
B.Exam stress can make some teens lose their appetite. |
C.They will only make the situation worse. |
D.Encourage your teen to relax. |
E. The best thing is simply to listen.
F. Help your teen think about what she has to study and plan accordingly.
G. Your teen may also make negative comments about themselves
阅读下列应用文及相关情息,井按照要求匹配信息。
首先请阅读下列课程的信息:
A. City Water Skiing Centre —— We are in the heart of the city and give you an easy chance to enjoy the fun and excitement of water skiing. We offer half-hour lessons every hour between 9 am and 4 pm. A fun way to get a lot of exercise quickly and then stay fit.
B. Horse Riding School ——Our experienced teachers provide one-on-one instruction that makes leaning to ride a horse safe and easy. We are located on a large farm where you will be able to get to enjoy lots of fresh air and the beauty of nature. Open 7 days a week between 8 am and 6 pm.
C. Ballroom Dancing Society ——The dancing society is organizing a special course for new members. No experience is necessary and if you don't have your own partner we will arrange one for you. Have fun learning to dance and making new friends in class and at our many social events. Classes every Monday and Thursday from 7 pm to 9 pm.
D. Hiking Club —— The club is looking for new members to join us on our regular hikes. Each weekend we go to local mountain and forest locations for long walks providing the chance for plenty of exercise and fresh air. Different members take part each week so you will have the chance to make new friends. The hikes range in difficulty from easy to very hard and we expect our member to be fit before they join.
E. Ron's Boxing Gym ——We don't just teach you how to box; we teach you how to keep fit for the rest of your life. Our training involves many different activities such as running , skipping and lifting weight, as well as ——of course —— actual boxing . Once a month we also organize practice fights for members of the same sex and weight. Open 2 pm to 10 pm.
F. Water Polo Club ——If you can swim and like ball sports then you'1l love water polo. It is like playing football in the water, a fun and low-impact way to stay healthy. As a water-based sport it is also the ideal way to recover from injury. Open weekdays 9 am to 11 am and 4 pm to 8 pm.
请阅读下列个人信息,然后匹配人物与拟选的课程:
Harold is a busy bank manager working in the city. He has put on a lot of weight in recent years and wants to take up a sport that will help him get fit. He enjoys thrilling and exciting sports but as he often has to work late into the evening and on the weekend so he only has time to go during his workday lunch hour.
Maude has been retired for 2 years. She is in good health but wants to keep active and remain in shape. She is interested in a hobby that isn't too difficult to learn and will give her lots of fresh air and the chance to meet some new friends. She only has free time on the weekend as most weekdays are spent taking care of her grandchildren.
Sid is a high school student that recently hurt his knee playing football. The doctor has told him that for the next 6 months he shouldn't put too much pressure or weight on it and he needs to do some sport that will help him build up his strength but will not cause any more damage to his knee. Afternoon after school is his preferred time.
Nancy is a university student who loves excitement and is always willing to try out something different. She has little patience however and wants a sporting activity that will give her the chance to do many different things. As she works part time after class and on the weekend she is only free on weekday afternoon.
Spike has recently moved to the city and doesn't have many friends. He is not really a sports fan but wants to do something that is fun and that will give him the chance to meet new people. He is only free in the evening.
要想成为最有吸引力的人,要注意生活中一些简单的细节。阅读下面六个有关如何成为最有吸引力的人的方法的描写,选出符合题中五个标题的选项,并在答题卡上将相应的选项的标号涂黑。选项中有一项多余选项。
_____1 Ask lots of questions
_____ 2. Great posture
_____ 3. Stay busy
_____ 4. Show your pearly whites ( or just smile)
_____5. Be interested in other persons
A.Don’t talk about yourself … remove attention from yourself. If you are interested in other persons, it will be helpful. And if you want to talk about yourself, you'll find that putting the other person first actually opens him up to return the favor and ask you questions. See how fun this is? |
B.In other words, be humble. If you are a know-it-all (even if you really do know it all!), it really pushes people away. Rather, asking lots and lots of questions makes people feel like you care, you can be trusted, and you are... humble. |
C.Walk like you know where you're going, and do so with good posture. Walk like you'll run over anyone who even attempts to hassle you. If you walk like this, you'll be spotted from a mile away. |
D.Smile more, no matter how ugly your teeth are. I'm not kidding about this one. It's not all about the teeth. If you are smiling genuinely, you can draw everyone for 100 meters around to you. |
E. Perhaps you have seen someone who perhaps could be quite ugly but they have great posture and so suddenly they are really attractive? It's true. Your posture says a lot about you -- it says whether you have confidence, or simply if you really care. Talking physically, it is one of the most important physical characteristics you need !
F. Do you really know the power of this? We're told to stay busy to break away from depression and feelings of anxiety. But did you know you should also stay busy to be really attractive? It's true. Always have something to do. Have you ever seen someone just sitting around, doing nothing? How unattractive. Always be busy with something, even if for some reason you have to make something up.