Muzak
The next time you go into a bank, a store, or a supermarket, stop and listen. What do you hear? ____67 It’s similar to the music you listen to, but it’s not exactly the same. That’s because this music was especially designed to relax you, or to give you extra energy. Sometimes you don’t even realize the music is playing, but you react to the music anyway.
Quiet background music used to be called “elevator (电梯) music” because we often heard it in elevators. But lately we hear it in more and more places, and it has an new name “Muzak”. About one-third of the people in America listen to “Muzak” every day. The music plays for 15 minutes at a time, with short pauses in between. It is always more lively between ten and eleven in the morning, and between three and four in the afternoon, when people are more tired. 68
If you listen to Muzak carefully, you will probably recognize the names of many of the songs. Some musicians or songwriters don’t want their songs to be used as Muzak, but others are happy when their songs are chosen. Why? 69
Music is often played in public places because it is designed to make people feel less lonely when they are in an airport or a hotel. It has been proven that Muzak does what it is designed to do. Tired office workers suddenly have more energy when they hear the pleasant sound of Muzak in the background. ____70 Supermarket shoppers buy 38 percent more groceries.
71 They say it’s boring to hear the same songs all the time. But other people enjoy hearing Muzak in public places. They say it helps them relax and feel calm. One way or another, Muzak affects everyone. Some farmers even say their cows give more milk when they hear Muzak!
| A．Some people don’t like Muzak. |
| B．The music gives them extra energy. |
| C．Music is playing in the background. |
| D．Factory workers produce 13 percent more. |
E. Muzak tends to help people understand music better
F. They get as much as $4 million a year if their songs are used.
G. Muzak is played in most of the big supermarkets in the world.
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Li Hua, who is planning to travel with his parents, is now calling Hyatt Travel Agency in Xi’ an. (A: Assistant B: Li Hua)
A: Hello, this is Hyatt Travel Agency. May I help you?
L: Yes. This is Li Hua. I’ll have a short holiday, and I’m thinking about traveling abroad with my parents. 6
A: Of course. May I ask how long your holiday will be?
L: About a week.
A: OK. 7
L: I’d love to go to Europe.
A: 8We have a special offer for European tours.
L: Great! 9
A: Sure. For family tours, we have five European cities on the list, and we’ll see the Big Ben in London, the Eiffel Tower in Paris and other places of interest.
L: 10I’ll talk about this with my parents and call you back. Thank you.
A: You are welcome.
| A. What would you like to know? B. You are very lucky. C. What do you have in mind? D. Can you give me some advice? E. That’s just what I am thinking of. F. Can I have some extra information? G. I hope you’ll have a good journey there. |
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| A. Classroom participation B. Differences in American university education C. Examination system D. Competition among students E. Honest policy in students’ school work F. Students’ responsibility for learning |
There is considerable variety in university classrooms in the United States. Because of diverse teaching methods and non-standardized curricula (课程), no two courses are the same. Undergraduate courses are considerable different from graduate courses. The classroom atmosphere in expensive, private universities may differ from that in community colleges， which are free and open to everyone.
Participation in the classroom is not only accepted but also expected of the student in many courses. Some professors base part of the final grade on the student’s oral participation. Although there are formal lectures during which the student has a passive role (i.e., listening and taking notes), many courses are organized around classroom discussions, student questions, and informal lectures.
Many teachers believe that the responsibility for learning lies with the student. (Courses are not designed merely for students to pass exams.) The ideal student is considered to be one who is motivated to learn for the sake of learning, not the one interested only in getting high grades.
Ideally, the teacher-student relationship at universities is characterized by trust. Thus, cheating on tests, Plagiarizing (抄袭) in written work, presenting other’s ideas as original, and turning in homework completed by someone else are all prohibited (禁止).
Relationships between students in the classroom can be cooperative or competitive. International students should not hesitate to ask for help if it is needed. in classes where such a grading curve is used, students may be reluctant to share lecture notes or information for fear that their own grades will suffer.
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A major source of teen stress is the school exam，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._1__What they look for is your presence—simply 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._2_Together，you and your teen can work out a timetable in which she can study for what 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.__3__If this happens，encourage your teen to eat light meals or sandwiches.A healthy diet，rather than junk food，is best for reducing stress.
4__Persuade your teenager to get some sleep or do something active when she needs a real break from studying.Making time for relaxation is 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._5_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 affect 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.
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If you find that your teacher is unfair to you, think about what is happening. Try to find out whether your teacher really dislikes you, or whether something else is going on. Here are some questions to ask yourself:
1Ask your classmates if they are having trouble with the teacher, too. If they say yes, perhaps your teacher is to blame.
Are you working up to your ability? Maybe you got a C in your last test, and your teacher told you that you could do better. And the kid sitting beside you got a C, too. 2Isn’t this unfair? Well, it could be that your teacher knows that you could do better if you put more effort into it. 3
4There’s nothing wrong with being sensitive (敏感的) ，but if you react to criticism quite differently from others, this could be a reason why you think your teacher doesn’t like you.
Does your teacher seem to act unfairly all the time, or just once in a while? Think about the harsh (苛刻的) things your teacher has done to you. Are these things happening every day, or just once or twice a month? If your teacher really hates you, you would probably be picked on all the time. 5
| A．Are you the only person being treated badly, or is your teacher rough on the whole class? |
| B．Are you getting along well with your classmates? |
| C． Are you more sensitive than other students? |
| D． Are you interested in your lessons? |
E. If your teacher has acted unfairly only a few times, then there’s probably something else going on.
F.Teachers often grade students by different standards.
G.But the teacher didn’t say anything to him！
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Smiling is a great way to make yourself stand out while helping your body to function better. Smile to improve your health, your stress level, and your attractiveness;
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We are drawn to people who smile．There is an attraction factor．We want to know a smiling person and figure out what is so good because anxieties can push people away, but a smile draws them in．
Smiling changes our mood．
Next time you are feeling down, try putting on a smile． 2Smiling can trick the body into helping you change your mood．
Smiling is appealing．
When someone is smiling they lighten up the room, change the moods of others, and make things happier．A smiling person brings happiness with them．Smile a lot and you will draw people to you．
Smiling relieves stress．
Stress can really show up in our faces．Smiling helps to prevent us from looking tired, worn down, and overwhelmed． 3The stress should be reduced and you’ll be better able to take action．
Smiling lowers your blood pressure．
When you smile, there is a measurable reduction in your blood pressure．Give it a try if you have a blood pressure monitor at home．Sit for a few minutes and take a reading．Then smile for a minute and take another reading while still smiling．____4____
Smiling lifts the face and makes you look younger．
The muscles we use to smile lift the face, making a person appear younger．Don’t go for a face lift, just try smiling your way through the day—you’ll look younger and feel better．
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Try this test: Smile．Now try to think of something negative without losing the smile．It’s hard．When we smile, our body is sending the rest of us a message that "Life is Good! "
| A．Smiling helps you stay positive． B．Smiling makes us attractive． C．Do you notice the difference? D．Smiling can bring you luck and sorrow． E．When you are stressed, take time to put on a smile． F．There’s a good chance that your mood will change for the better． |