5 ways to train your brain for better sleep
The days are longer,full of sunshine and bright with the promise of enjoying a more relaxing spring and summer with your loved ones.But if you want to enjoy your daytime,it's time to improve your sleep during the night﹣time. "Sleep problems endanger health and quality (质量) of life for up to 45% of the world's population," according to the World Sleep Society.
Sleep is one of the three keys to a healthier,longer life (the others are diet and exercise). (1) .Here are the top five ways to improve your sleep and get some zz's:
Create a sleep nest
(2) .Science tells us that we sleep better in cooler temperatures of about 60 to 67 degrees Fahrenheit(15℃to 20℃).
Develop a routine
Set up a bedtime ritual by taking a warm bath or shower,reading a book or listening to soft music.You're teaching your mind to relax.And stick to it.Go to bed and get up at the same time each day,even on weekends or your days off. (3) .
Cut the lights
Production of the sleep hormone melatonin (荷尔蒙褪黑激素) begins at dark.Research has found that the body will slow or stop it with light on,to get away from any light,even the blue light from your charging smart phone.
Refuse the wine
Don't turn to wine to make you calm or help you sleep.(4) .Your body needs to experience all three steps of sleep-light sleep,dream,and deep sleep-to fully repair itself.
(5) .
Heavy and spicy foods may give you heartburn or other digestive problems,thus influencing your ability to get and stay asleep.
If you try these tips and can't seem to relax,or your sleep continues to worsen,be sure to reach out to your doctor or a mental health professional.
A.The body like routine B.Avoid heavy or hot foods C.Refuse coffee later in the day D.One of the first tasks is to set up your sleep environment E.Wine may help you fall asleep,but it holds you in the lighter sleep F.Many of the ways to increase the quality of your sleep are easy to follow |
Kathy:Hi,Molly.Where's your brother Larry?(1)
Molly:Hi,Kathy.I'm sorry.Larry can't join us after all.(2)
Kathy:I see.I really don't think sixteen﹣year﹣olds should be allowed to work at night.
(3)
Molly:Oh,I disagree with you.Teenage boys never get tired.
Kathy:Well,maybe.(4)
Molly:That's true.He needs time to do homework.
Kathy:You know another thing that worries me?(5)
Molly:Yeah,I know.I think he shouldn't work on weekends.
Kathy:That's right.He needs to spend time with friends.
A.Young people are full of energy. B.He's working late tonight. C.Young people need to sleep. D.I thought he was joining us. E.Larry doesn't seem to have many friends. F.But Larry shouldn't work every night. G.Teenagers should help parents do housework. |
There are many kinds of pollution around us,such as air pollution,soil pollution,noise pollution and light pollution.They are bad for our health in many ways.
Burning gas,oil and coal creates air pollution.(1)
With the increase in population and the development of industry,litter is everywhere.It makes our environment dirty.People put lots of litter into the land.In the fields,farmers use too many chemicals (化学用品) which destroy the soil.Soil pollution causes unhealthy food.
(2) For example,people may lose their hearing if they work in a noisy place for a long time.Too much noise can cause high blood pressure,as well.
Working in strong,changeable light for a long time may cause some kinds of illness.(3)
With less pollution,our planet will become greener and our health will be better.Let's be greener people.
A.It makes people feel terrible and is especially bad for the eyes. B.It can cause sore eyes and breathing problems. C.Water pollution can make fish dead. D.Noise pollution can make people deaf. |
A:Hey,Dick!I met someone famous last Sunday.
B:Really?who?
A:Well,I was sitting in the airport,waiting for a flight to Sichuan.I remember,I was watching a short video about Li Ziqi at the time.Suddenly,a girl next to me said, "Excuse me,are you enjoying it?"
B:(1)
A:I looked at her and suddenly I realized it was Li Ziqi.
B:What?The popular short video creator you were watching?(2) What did you say?
A:At first,I didn't know what to say,but luckily,she was really friendly.(3)
B:Great!
A:Umm...I'll never forget that day.
B:(4)
A:I told her the positive(正面的)energy she spreads has made her popular on the Internet.
B:Yes.I admire her for her patience,her ability to find the beauty...
A:Em...(5)
B:I hope we can learn a lot from our own idol(偶像).
A.In the end,we talked for about ten minutes. B.What did you talk about? C.Can I talk with her? D.Who was she? E.An idol plays an important role in our lives. F.That's amazing! G.He is patient in doing something. |
A:Welcome to the program "Talk To Your Kids".This is Dr.Brown.(1)
B:Hello,Dr.Brown.This is Mrs.Smith.
A:Hello,Mrs.Smith.(2)
B:I'm worried about my son.
A:(3)
B:Two days ago,his teacher told me that my son often played phone games in class.And he failed some of his tests.
A:(4)
B:Yes,I asked him about it yesterday,but he didn't realize it influenced his schoolwork.
A:I think I need to talk with your son face to face.I will be in my psychology counseling house(心理咨询室)tomorrow afternoon.(5)
B:Thank you.I will try to take him there.See you.
A:See you.
A.What can I do for you?
B.He is interested in phone games.
C.I'm glad to be here with you.
D.What happened to him?
E.Can you take him here?
F.What time shall we meet?
G.Have you talked with him about it?
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根据商品介绍,为五个人选出合适他们的物品,并在答题卡上将相应的字母编号涂黑。
(1)Justin is crazy about playing basketball and he is a huge fan of Yi Jianlian.
(2)Alice likes Indian food and Chinese food.She wants to learn to cook wonderful dishes.
(3)Jenny is fond of singing and dancing.She wants to play a role in a music video.
(4)Henry is interested in learning Beijing Opera.He wants to learn from teachers.
(5)Daniel shows great interest in space and hopes he will visit another planet one day.
A:What are you reading,Linda?
B:Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe.
A:(1)
B:It's about a man named Robinson who lives alone on an island.
A:Really?I can't imagine!What's Robinson like?
B: (2)
A:Is the story interesting?
B:Sure.(3) I can't stop reading the book.
A:(4)
B:Of course!I'll bring it to you as soon as I finish it.
A:Great.(5)
B:It won't take long.
A.Can I borrow it? B.I enjoy it so much. C.What's the book about? D.What's your favourite book? E.I can't wait to read the book. F.The book is difficult to understand. G.He's clever enough to get over many difficulties. |
46.Who's that speaking? .
47.How is it going? .
48.Why don't you watch English movies to improve your spoken English? .
49.Your car is nice! .
50.Would you like to help me feed my pet dog for a few days? .
A.Just so﹣so B.That sounds like a fun way. C.It's my pleasure. |
D.Oh,thank you. E.This is David. F.With pleasure. |
A.Congratulations! B.Who is the other? C.How about the amusement park? D.What is it? E.Wow!I'm so glad to hear that. |
A:Hi,Gina,good news for you.
B:(66)
A:You got full marks in physics test.
B:(67)
Who told you about it?
A:Mr.Liu did.He said only two students in our class got full marks.
B:(68)
A:It's me.I think I am lucky.
B:That's great.(69)
A:Thank you.It's a great day.Let's go out to play,shall we?
B:Good idea.But where shall we go?
A:(70)
B:All right.Let's go.
从下面的方框中选择适当的选项补全对话(有两项是多余的)
M:Well,Linda,we're coming to the end of this week.I almost can't wait for the holiday.
W:Me,too.Tom,(66)
M:I'm going to climb the hills with my classmates.(67) and have a good rest.How about you?
W:(68) .You know he has a big farm in the countryside.
M:It's great.Do you often go to see him?
W:Yes.Once I am free,I will go there.The air is so fresh and everything is so quiet and clean.Will you be free next weekend?(69)
M:I'd love to,but I'm afraid I won't have time.(70) and repair the roof of our house.I have to help him.
W:I see.Maybe you won't be free until summer vacation.
A.Would you like to go there with me?
B.My father is going to paint the wall
C.I think I can forget about all the hard work
D.Would you like to say something about it?
E.what are you going to do this Sunday?
F.I'm going to visit my uncle
G.Mr.Brown will give us the lesson at four in the afternoon.
(1)Don't be noisy in the reading room! |
A. Red. |
(2)What can your pet dog do? |
B. I have a headache. |
(3)When is your birthday? |
C. He can dance. |
(4)What color is the cup? |
D. Sorry, I won't. |
(5)What's wrong with you? |
E. May 1st. |
A |
B |
21.How often do you exercise? |
A.Urumqi,a beautiful city. |
22.What do you think of the football match last night? |
B.Twice a week. |
23.Did you take any photos in the park? |
C.So exciting. |
24.My brother broke his foot yesterday. |
D.Yes,we did. |
25.Where did you visit last weekend? |
E.I'm sorry to hear that. |
A |
B |
21.Whose note book is this ? |
A.Sure,I'll do it right away. |
22.Will people have robots ? |
B.Yes , of course. |
23.When is the talent show ? |
C.I think it's Linda's. |
24.I'm sorry I'm late. |
D.Next Friday. |
25.Could you please open the window ? |
E.It's OK. |
Clerk: Good morning, Jingjiang Hotel.(1)
Tom: Good morning,(2)
Clerk: OK. We have rooms with a bathroom, TV, fridge and air conditioner. I'm sure you'll feel comfortable.
Tom: Do you have any single rooms?
Clerk: Yes, we do.
Tom:(3)
Clerk: A room with one single bed costs 30dollars.
Tom: OK. I want to book 12rooms with one single bed.
Clerk: (4)
Tom: June 24th.
Clerk: OK. (5)
Tom: See you.
A. How much does a room with one single bed cost?
B. See you then.
C. What can I do for you?
D. I want to book some rooms.
E. When do you want them?
Gina stood quietly on the left side of the stage.She wore a new pink dress.Her dancing shoes were bright and shining.(81) She was ready.
The music started to play.It was nearly time for her to move onto the stage.She looked quickly and secretly at the hall.The seats were all full.(82) All were looking at the stage and listening to the music.She could feel the excitement in the air.They had come to see her perform.
Suddenly Gina began to feel nervous.(83) Her breathing was fast and she felt like she was unable to move.She dried her sweaty hands on her dress.Her knees began to shake and she felt weak.She was not sure that she could do this after all.
(84) They were both smiling and looked so excited.Gina thought of all the long hours she had worked on her dancing and the many times her parents had waited while she practiced.She moved her foot slightly.She could feel the pain on her feet.It was from all those times of doing the same dance steps over and over again.Her body still ached from the hours of training.She had cried often when things got really difficult,but she had never given up her dream to perform on stage.
One more look at her parents,and she realized they were nervous for her too.Gina breathed deeply and stood up tall.(85) It was time.She pointed a foot and moved gently onto the stage.She forgot her nerves and her fear.This was where she belonged﹣dancing on stage!
A. |
Her heart beat fast. |
B. |
She was very excited. |
C. |
She saw so many faces. |
D. |
Her hair was tied up neatly. |
E. |
She looked again and saw her parents. |
F. |
The music was calling her to come onto that stage. |