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 |
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(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.
配对阅读.左栏是五位学生打算成立俱乐部时所遇到的问题,右栏是相应的建议,请为左栏的每位学生选择一个合适的建议,并将题卡上对应题目所选的选项涂黑.
(1) Jack plans to create a cooking club at school. He wants to know how much it will cost. (2) Sam cares about the environment very much. But he doesn't know how to start an Environmental club in school. (3) Creating a swimming club is Mike's dream. However, he isn't sure whether his school can help to build a pool. (4) Sue is thinking of starting an English club. But she worries about theme and the place they can meet. (5) Lucy expects to start a club about poetry because she knows that lots of kids love poetry. But she is wondering how to get people to join. |
A.Setting up an English club is one of the things we are going to do this term. So do it right now. Let's see how many people will join and then decide where and when to meet B.You must know that pools are expensive to build, and they usually take several years to complete. So I think it's a good idea to get the swimmers to a nearby pool. C.Reading poems can be very fun. You can first ask your classmates to join, and then they will invite their own friends to join it. D.Your plan sounds like a good one. As for the cost, you can ask your mother for some advice. She must know a lot about cooking. E. First you should think about your interest. If you like playing games, a gaming club will be a good idea. If you are a swimming fan, it is great to start a swimming club. F. I think it is a good idea to set up a club like that! You can first give speeches about protecting the environment at school. G. A club can influence people a lot even if it has only a few members, so I wouldn't worry too much about it being small. |
配对阅读 左框是五位旅行者的需求,右框是丝绸之路的旅游路线信息.请根据这些旅游者的需求,选出最适合他们的旅游线路,并将答题卡上对应题目所选的选项涂黑.
66.Kitty will have two weeks off and she'd like a tour at a cost of about 2500.She feels like visiting China's historic capitals
67.Lucas dreams of traveling along the ancient route (路线)in China during his summer vacation to find out what it used to be . . 68.Sam likes to meet challenges(挑战).He is going to spend no more than 2000 traveling across Xinjiang
69.Elsa is taking her parents to visit china.They plan to travel along the Silk Road.They also want to take a cruise on the Yangtze River . 70.Janet wants to learn about China.She is looking forward to visiting the great wonders in China . |
A.22 Days from 3629 Travel on the ancient route,you may wonder why it was chosen then and later given up.The remains of the old cities help to record their past.
B.13 Days from 2700 This is a journey deep into Xinjiang area.Driving most part of this journey is surely an exciting experience,and most areas we pass are still undeveloped.
C.6 Days from 1899 We'll take you across Xinjiang area.This Silk Road route is a challenging journey,for most part of the journey will be made by bus.
D.13 Days from 2449 You can experience going through China's past to its present.The world﹣famous historic capitals along the Silk Road and the colorful culture are really fantastic
E.5 Days from 2069 The Great Wall and the Terracotta Warriors(兵马佣)are great wonders in the world.These places of interest are valuable treasures across the beautiful area.
F.12 Days from2199 This journey heads all the way to kirgizstan,a friendly neighbor from the beginning.Business along this historic trading road is still going on though it is not as busy as before.
G.16 Days from 3799 Traditional Silk Road includes excellent Yangtze Cruise.This tour from the capital to DunHuang,Chongqing and then to Shanghai shows you a big part of the basic sightseeing of China |
(1)One of my friends sometimes takes aside another friend to talk to her about something she doesn't want me to hear. It makes me feel sad. What should I do?
(2)Some of my friends are in a fight. like them all equally(同样地), but they say I have to choose sides. Help!
(3)I look up to my sisters. They're both intelligent(聪明的) feel that I'll never be as good as them.
(4)I am the shortest person in my class, and my classmates call me "Tiny Mouse. " How can I make them stop?
(5)I always use the computer and can't stop I feel that I'm not getting any smarter and the computer is warping(扭曲) my brain.
A. It's wonderful that you admire them. but try not to compare yourself to them. Instead of trying to be like them, just try to be the best you possible. You will find that you will be much happier when you try to be true to yourself, rather than when you try to be like someone else.
B. The only way to break a habit is to force yourself to do something different. A world of exciting and interesting activities is just waiting for you. Write a list of things you've always wanted to do, learn, make, or try. When you feel like playing it, do something else.
C. Discuss this with her. Try not to suppose that she talks about you unless you actually hear what she says. But let her know that you are unhappy when she tells secrets around you. If you feel uncomfortable talking to her in person, you could write her a note instead.
D. We often hear from kids who are laughed at about their height. They probably don't mean to hurt your feelings. There are advantages and disadvantages to being any size. You might play along and come up with a funny reply. However, if you feel hurt, try talking to a parent or teacher.
E. Explain to your friends that you like all of them. You can play with each person or group separately. If they don't like this, then you may want to focus on other friendships until these friends work things out. Another idea is to offer to help your friends solve their problems.
(1) Air Jordan(飞人乔丹) shoes are very popular and expensive. The first Air Jordan shoes were made in 1985. The next Air Jordan shoes came out in 1986. These shoes were special for basketball shoes, because they were made in Italy in 1990, which gave them a luxury (奢侈的) feel. Two years later, the third Air Jordan shoes were produced.
(2) If you want to make your shoes look new, first, get out a toothbrush and some cleaning oil. Second, spray (喷) the oil on the shoes. Third, wash the dirt off with the toothbrush repeatedly while you are scrubbing (擦). Finally, scrub the shoes with a paper towel or clean cloth. If you did a good job,your shoes should look as nice as when you first got them.
(3) If you go to a dance party, you'll need to wear dress shoes. However, wearing dress shoes for a few minutes can be really painful. To solve the problem, you can bring a box of band﹣aids (创口贴) with you. When your feet hurt, put on those band﹣aids. The band﹣aids will create something that will reduce pain.
(4) When playing golf and bowling (保龄球), people need to wear special shoes. Golf shoes have sharp metal spikes (鞋钉), while bowling shoes have almost no spikes at all. Both these shoes help players perform. Besides looking silly, golf shoes and bowling shoes do not have soles (鞋底) that are fit for street use.
(5) Are you wearing shoes? Why? People wear shoes for many reasons. The first and most important reason is to protect their feet. Shoes keep people from hurting their feet while walking on hard roads. Some people wear special shoes designed to help them play a game.Some people wear expensive shoes to look fashionable.And a lot of other people wear shoes so that their feet won't stink(发臭)up the room.
阅读下面文章( 1 )﹣( 3 )题是四段有关如何进行演讲的材料, A ~ D 是演讲的标题,请根据材料选出相应的标题,并将答题卡内相应的字母标号涂黑.
(1)You should know you and most of the people you talk to are different in many ways
Maybe your listeners know what you are talking about, while others don' t. So speak to
them on their terms, in their language.
(2)Looking at and talking to a person in the audience (听众)helps keep you natural, but it
feels foolish talking to only one person. Speak to that person as long as it is comfortable
with each other, usually up to 15seconds.
(3)When you talk, pay attention to what you want to say and let your gestures or body
languages take care of themselves. If you always think about gestures, you will feel uncomfortable.
(4)People in an audience have a hard time to understand what they hear. They need your help
Slow down, pause and guide the audience through your talk. Remember that your goal is to help the audience understand what you are saying, not to tell your in formation in record
Time.
A. Take it slow and easy
B. Try not to think about your hands and facial expressions
C. Put yourself in your listener s place
D. Speak to one person at a time
请阅读下列五个故事简介,将其与上面书橱中陈列的书籍相匹配,并在答题卡上将对应的选项涂黑.其中有一项为多余选项.
46.Every day the bad Queen asks her mirror:"Mirror,Mirror,on the wall,who's the most beautiful of us all?"And every day the mirror replies,"You are!"…until one day it says,"The Princess!"So the Queen is so angry that she decides to kill the Princess who has skin as white as snow.She doesn't expect the girl to find not one but seven tiny men. |
47.Finally,the man gets to a lonely island.Luckily,he gets some tools,food and drinks,knives and guns from the broken ship he took.Later,he finds a cave (山洞) to live in.But one day,he finds some large footprints in the sand.Is there anyone else on the land?Who is running towards his cave? |
48.Without parents,the girl is taken to a boarding school.Though she has a hard time there,she gets education and later becomes a teacher.However,she gets so bored with her life that she is thirsty for the outside world.So she sends an ad for a job.Will she get a reply?Will she get everything she fights for﹣freedom,fairness and true love? |
49.When the young man meets his long﹣lost uncle,he finds a magic lamp that changes his life.Inside is a genie(精灵) with the power to make wishes come true.But can even the genie help the young man win the beautiful young girl?And is his long﹣lost uncle all he seems…? |
50.Here is the boy who is like you in some ways.He thinks school life is boring and looks forward to something exciting.One day,he enters a cave with his friend.They walk deeper and deeper into the cave.Unluckily,their candle is put out and they get lost in the dark.Can they get out of the cave?With other exciting things will they experience? |
46 47 48 49 50 .
A |
How much money do you spend every week?Write it down on your notebook.Then you will know how to manage your money.It's best to plan to spend money buying useful things.So you can put your money into good use.Don't spend money on useless things if possible. |
B |
Perhaps you like having delicious foods outside with your friends or family.Invite your friends over to your house instead of going out to a restaurant.You can enjoy home﹣made foods and play games together.It's an excellent way to have fun,but at a lower cost. |
C |
Try to save most of your pocket money(零用钱).Some people don't mind their pocket money.That is wrong.If you save just 5 yuan a week,you can have lots of money over time.Once in a while,you can put the money in a bank.With the pocket money you save,you can do lots of meaningful things. |
D |
Instead of buying tea or coffee with a meal,drink water.It is widely known that water is the most popular drink in the world.It is good for your health.Drinking water makes you full of energy and it also saves money. |
E |
Walking is a great way to get some exercise and save money.This is a lifestyle that costs nothing.You'd better choose to walk rather than drive as much as possible.Doing this,not only can you feel good about enjoying the fresh air,but you get to spend time exercising a lot. |
请根据下面的小标题,从上面的描述中找出与其相匹配的选项.
61.Drink water more
62.Enjoy foods at home
63.Plan what you spend
64.Walk rather than drive
65.Save your pocket money .
(1) Mr. Jack Frank (the father) is a scientist. He is doing research on Chinese solar terms(节气). (2) Mrs. Frank (the mother) is a housewife. She likes cooking and she cooks for the family every| day. (3) Alice (the daughter) is learning painting in a university. She hopes to be an artist in the future. (4) Adam (the son) is studying in a primary school. He loves Tang poems so much that he learns one every day. (5) Mr. Kelvin Frank (the grandfather)used to be a sportsman. Now he practices Taiji every morning. |
A. Chinese traditional sports and activities are the cultural heritage (文化遗产) of China. Most of them not only are good for health but also have high artistic value. B. Food and drink has a special meaning to Chinese people. Eating does not just mean filling the stomach. What and how to eat is more important. C. Traditional festivals play an important part in Chinese cultural heritage. There are a large number of traditional festivals in China. They carry rich information about the life of Chinese people. D. The art of paper cutting was first developed in China.Chinese paper﹣cuts have been a traditional form of decoration (装饰) at the Chinese New Year for thousands of years. E. Chinese painting is one of the oldest artistic traditions in the world. The artists paint on rice paper or thin silk with brushes. F. In the past 3,500 years, China has developed its own form of cultural traditions, values and tastes. Tang poems are said to be the finest of Chinese literature(文学). G. The twenty﹣four solar terms have a history of thousands of years in China. They are still useful today in people's life. |