Just a Quick Nap 只要打个盹儿

Do you feel a little sleepy after lunch? Well, that’s normal. Your body naturally slows down then. What should you do about it? Don’t reach for a coffee! Instead, take a nap.

It’s good to have a daily nap. First of all , you are more efficient（有效的） after napping . You remember things better and make fewer mistakes. Also, you can learn things more easily after taking a nap. A nap may increase your self-confidence（自信） and make you more active . It may even cheer you up. But, there are some simple rules you should follow about taking a nap. First, take a nap in the middle of day, about eight hours after you wake up. Next, a 20-minute nap is best. If you sleep longer, you may fall into a deep sleep. After waking from a deep sleep, you will feel worse. Also, you should set an alarm clock. That way, you can fully relax during your nap. You won’t have to keep looking at the clock so you don’t oversleep.

Now，the next time you feel sleepy after lunch , don’t get stressed . Put your head down, close your eyes, and catch forty winks.

1.It is       to get sleepy for you at noon.

A. normal          B. strange         C. amazing

2.After taking a nap, you may feel more        .

A. stressed         B. confident        C. sleepy

3.The proper period（一段时间）of time for taking a nap is      .

A. as long as you like       B. eight hours     C. about twenty minutes

4.What can help you have a fully relaxing nap according to the passage?

A. A cup of coffee.         B. A quick meal.   C. An alarm clock.

5.What is the text mainly about?

A. Why and how to take a nap.

B. Rules to increase your self –confidence.

C. How to make your body slow down.

 

Everyone wants to be healthy. Then do you know how to keep in good health? You may say, “Having a balanced diet and doing exercise can help us.” I agree with you.  ①  In fact, good sleep is also very important.

Lots of people in the world have sleep problems. They can’t sleep well at night. The next day they are too tired to work well. They are unhappy and stressed out. Then they may have some other health problems.  ②  

How can people sleep well at night? Here are some good ideas.   ③ 

● Sleep in a quiet room.

● Do some exercise before going to bed. It’ll make you sleepy(瞌睡的).

● Wash your feet in warm water before you go to bed.

● Have a glass of milk. It’s pretty good for sleeping.

● Don’t think about boring things.  ④  Try to be relaxed.

1.The writer(作者) thinks people should ______ to stay healthy.

A．eat well and do exercise

B．sleep well

C．have more vegetables

D．eat and sleep well, and do exercise

2.We can put “For example, heart disease(心脏病) and headaches.” in ______.

A．①               B．②               C．③               D．④

3.What’s the meaning(意思) of the underlined sentence(画线句子)?

A．Although they are very tired the next day, they can work well.

B．They are too tired and can’t work well the next day.

C．They don’t go to work the next day because they’re too tired.

D．They are very tired the next day, but they try to work hard.

4.Which of the following can NOT help people sleep well?

A．Doing exercise.

B．Drinking milk.

C．Thinking about boring things.

D．Putting the feet in warm water.

5.What’s the best title(题目) of the passage?

A．Do you have a good sleep at night?

B．Bad sleeping brings some health problems

C．A balanced diet is important to your health

D．The importance of milk

 

 “Who needs a shopping mall if you have Taobao?” said Wang Lin, 28, a writer in Beijing.

Taobao, China’s largest online shopping site, has become an important part of Wang Lin’s life. She spends lots of money on Taobao.

A growing number of Chinese Internet users like Wang Lin have found the joys of online shopping. Most online shoppers are students or young people. More women shop online than men. Clothing and home-used products (产品) are the most popular online.

It was reported that more than 250,000 million yuan was spent on online shopping last year, 80% through Taobao.

Taobao means “looking for treasure” in Chinese. People can find almost everything they need on Taobao, from clothes to books, from candies to DVD players.

You may worry about the safety of online shopping, Wang Lin said, “It’s very safe and convenient. Unless you receive the products from the sellers and are satisfied with them, the shop owner will not get the money. You can also get your money back if you want to return the products.”

1.Taobao is______.

A. a shopping mall                                          B. an online shopping site

C. an online shopper                                               D. the China’s largest website

2.What products are the most popular online?

A. Candies and DVD players.                         B. Treasure products.

C. Clothing and home-used products.                  D. Clothes and books.

3.What does “treasure” mean in Chinese?                

A. 礼物               B. 服装                   C. 宝藏                   D. 家用产品    

4.In the last paragraph, the underlined word “them” refers to(指代) “______”.

A. sellers                     B. products                 C. shop owners D. online shops

5.Which is the best title of the passage?

A. Wang Lin’s life                                            B. Shopping online is not safe

C. China’s online shoppers                            D. Online shopping in China

 

Scientists study the world and learn about things using a process called the scientific method(方法). By asking important questions and   16  the answers, it is possible to make amazing discoveries! Sometimes a scientist is   17  to answer his own questions, but if he has taken good notes another scientist may come along later who is able to use new knowledge to answer it.

When you use the scientific method to   18  an experiment, you start by making observations(观察) about something that  19  you. Based on your observations, you make a hypothesis. This is using  20  you know to make a smart guess about what you think could happen. Then you are ready to begin your experiment. All   21  your experiment you take down notes, which are   22   experiment date(资料). You are constantly making observations during this time. You may make discoveries that cause you to improve your experiment as you go.   23  , you conclude your experiment and begin to look over your notes to decide what it all means. Based on what you have learned, you make a final statement about   24  your hypothesis was correct or not. You have to have reasons and evidence to support what you are saying.

Using the scientific method can be difficult, but rewarding. Because all the steps are organized in a process, the   25  are more valid(可信的). When you provide observations as evidence to support what you are saying, your ideas are more likely to be accepted.

1.                A．waiting for      B．searching for     C．worrying about D．complaining about

 

2.                A．unable         B．sure           C．ready    D．surprised

 

3.                A．read           B．refuse          C．prevent  D．conduct

 

4.                A．hurts          B．represents      C．interests  D．attacks

 

5.                A．what           B．when          C．why D．which

 

6.                A．without         B．including        C．except   D．during

 

7.                A．controlled      B．arranged        C．called    D．carried

 

8.                A．Obviously       B．Suddenly        C．Finally    D．Mostly

 

9.                A．whether        B．what           C．how D．when

 

10.               A．problem        B．results         C．services   D．aims

 

 

 

A. The chairs may be put in twos, back to back

B. The person playing music cannot see the people in the game

C. You may use a piano or any other musical instrument﹝乐器﹞

D. When the music stops again

E. Everyone goes in the same direction

 

Do you know how to play a game called “Musical Chairs”？ It is easy to play and most peopleenjoy it. All you need are some chairs,some people and some way of making music. 1.， if someone can play it. You may use a tape recorder. You can even use a radio.

Put the chairs in a row.2.. A better way is to have the chairs in one row with each chair facing in the opposite direction to the chair next to it.

The game is easy. When the music starts, the players walk round the chairs .3.. Of course,  they should walk in time to the music. If the music is fast they should walk quickly. If the music is slow, they should walk slowly.

4.. When the music stops, the players try to sit on the chairs. If a person cannot find a chair to sit on， he drops out. Then， before the music starts again， one chair must be taken away.

5.， one more player will be out.

At last， there will be two players and one chair. The one who sits on the chair when the music stops is the winner.