We often find that weekends and holidays feel so short while classes and work feel so long. Actually, though, we know that this is not true. But we still wonder where that strange feeling comes from.
In fact, this is one of the ways that we’re tricked by time, according to the website All That Is Interesting. The website lists several wrong impressions we often have about time. Let’s have a look.
First of all, emotions affect our time-keeping abilities. Negative emotions, especially anxiety and boredom, make time seem longer because they make us concentrate more on the passage of time. However, when we are enjoying ourselves, we pay more attention to what we are doing and are likely to lose track of (失去对……的意识) time.
Here is another example. In 2007, a group of scientists carried out a test. In the test, people fell 50 meters into a safety net and were then asked about their experience. Although the experience took shorter than 3 seconds, the people thought it was much longer than it actually was.
This is because of the way our bodies reply to danger, according to the scientists. Our bodies produce a chemical called adrenaline ( 肾 上 腺 素 ) when we are faced with danger. It allows us to concentrate better so that we can stay alive. As a result, we are able to remember far more details ( 细 节 )over a short period of time, which makes it seem like time is going more slowly.
Another situation when we make mistakes about time is when we take afternoon naps (午觉). Have you ever had trouble telling what time it is after a long nap? That’s because the best amount of time for a nap is 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, you enter a new stage of sleep called slow-wave sleep. If you wake up mid-way in this stage, it will take a while before you can correctly perceive (感知) time again.
Yes, time can be mysterious and there is no way to control it. So, perhaps the best thing to do is to make good use of every minute. According to the passage, what possibly makes people feel so long ?
| A．weekends and holidays | B．weekends and work |
| C．classes and work | D．holidays and work |
Which is NOT the wrong impressions that we often have about time according to the the website listing?
| A．negative emotions | B．positive emotions |
| C．adrenaline | D．scientists |
According to the passage, in which situation do we make mistakes about time?
| A．We have many problems left in the test paper, but the time is up. |
| B．We have a math test when we fall down from a high place. |
| C．We may have trouble telling what time it is after a long nap. |
| D．We go to school on the school bus as usual on weekdays . |
According to the passage , what will NOT happen when we are faced with danger ?
| A．Our bodies will produce a chemical called adrenaline. |
| B．We are able to feel that time seems to go more slowly. |
| C．Adrenaline will make us concentrate better to stay alive. |
| D．We will forget far more details over a short period of time. |
Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage ?
| A．Negative emotions, especially anxiety and boredom, make time seem longer because they make us concentrate more on the passage of time. |
| B．When we are enjoying ourselves, we pay more attention to what we are doing and we are able to feel like time is going more slowly. |
| C．If we wake up mid-way after a long nap, it will take a while before we can correctly perceive time again. |
| D．Time can be mysterious and there is no way to control it.So, perhaps the best thing to do is to make good use of every minute. |
There is a saying that the British like a nice cup of tea in the morning and a nice cup of tea at night. And at half past seven, their idea of heaven is a nice cup of tea. They like a nice cup of tea with their dinner and a nice cup of tea time, and before they go to bed, there is a lot to be said about a nice cup of tea!
Sometime it seems that no one likes tea as much as the British does. But in fact, tea is liked in countries around the world. In China and Japan tea was first used as a medicine, many years later, people there drank tea as a beverage（饮料）.
People in the world like to drink different kinds of tea — green, black or red as some people call it. It is served in different ways. But they all know that drinking tea is good for one’s health. The main idea of the first paragraph is ______.
| A．how many cups of tea the British drink each day |
| B．that the British like talking about tea |
| C．that the British can’t live without drinking tea |
| D．that tea is very important in the life of the British |
The phrase “their idea of heaven” means ______.
| A．the happiest thing for them |
| B．their thoughts |
| C．their God |
| D．the worst thing for them |
The sentence “there is a lot to be said about a nice cup of tea” means ______.
| A．they enjoy drinking a nice cup of tea |
| B．there is a lot of tea |
| C．they talk much about a nice cup of tea |
| D．there is a talk while drinking tea |
From the passage we know tea was used as a medicine in ______ many years ago
| A．the world | B．British |
| C．many countries | D．China and Japan |
This passage mainly tells us ______.
| A．people in different countries like drinking different tea |
| B．something interesting about tea |
| C．how many kinds of tea there are in the world |
| D．drinking tea is good for our health |
Singapore, July 12－many people enjoy chewing(咀嚼) gum, but in 1992 Singapore decided to make it against the law. The government said that people were not careful about throwing away used gum. Instead, they dropped it on sidewalks and on the streets where it made a big mess. Chewing gum also got stuck in the doors of the underground trains so that the doors didn’t close properly. This meant the trains didn’t run on time. Singapore said that people had to give up chewing gum or pay a lot of money to the government. During the time without chewing gum, the streets and underground trains of Singapore were clean.
Now the government of Singapore is changing the rules a little. Some dentists say that chewing sugarless gum can help take care of people’s teeth. Now the government says that people will be able to buy special kinds of gum at drugstores for health reasons. Other kinds of gum are still not allowed.
根据短文内容, 判断正 (T)误(F)。The text is probably taken from a story book..
Chewing gun made Singapore dirty before 1992.
During the time without chewing gun ,the streets and underground trains were clean.
People can buy special kinds of gun at the dentist’s for health reasons
Now in Singapore everyone can chew all kinds of gum freely.
“Last week was Road Safety Week at Jason’s school. All the students had to take part in a talk on road safety which was given by a police officer. The following is what the police officer said. ”“Most traffic accidents shouldn’t happen. They happen because people are careless. A frequentcause of traffic accidents is speed. Some people drive too quickly. This means that if they have to stop suddenly, they cannot stop quickly enough to avoid （避免）hitting other vehicles （车辆）or people. You need to remember this when you are crossing the street or walking along the sidewalk. ”
“It’s not only drivers who cause accidents, however. People on foot－pedestrians, and bicycle riders often cause accidents, too. Pedestrians sometimes walk out into the street without looking. You should always look on both sides before stepping into the street. ” “Do any of you ride a bike? Bicycle riders can cause accidents by changing directions suddenly or without warning other road users. Before you turn left, for example, you should check behind you to make sure there aren’t any cars, trucks or buses coming. You should show with your left hand to tell that you want to turn left. You should not turn until the street is clear. ”
“The rules of the road are very simple. If we learn them and obey （遵守）them, we should not have accidents any more. ”The main idea of the story is _______.
| A．obeying the rules of the road can keep you from having accidents |
| B．it was Road Safety Week at Jason’s school |
| C．it’s not only drivers who cause traffic accidents |
| D．some people have accidents because they drive too quickly |
Why do most traffic accidents happen?
| A．Because people stop their cars suddenly. |
| B．Because people don’t know the rules. |
| C．Because people don’t care if they have an accident. |
| D．Because people are careless. |
How can bicycle riders cause accidents?
| A．By crossing the road without warning other road users. |
| B．By turning suddenly or without warning other road users. |
| C．By making sure there aren’t any cars coming. |
| D．By showing suddenly or without warning other road users. |
The word “frequent”in the passage means ____ in Chinese.
| A．频繁的 | B．偶尔的 | C．所有的 | D．罕见的 |
Which of the following is the best title of this passage?
| A．Road Safety Week | B．A Talk on Safety |
| C．Safety First | D．Safety and Accidents |
There are many wetlands（湿地） in China and some of them have become the world‘s important wetlands. The Chinese Yellow Sea Wetlands are among them. They are in Yancheng， Jiangsu Province. They are home for many different kinds of birds and animals. The world’s largest Milu Deer Nature Reserve（自然保护区） is in them. More than 700 milu deer live freely there. There are not many red-crowned cranes in the world， but every winter you can see some in the Red-crowned Cranes Nature Reserve in the Yellow Sea Wetlands.
The temperature in the wetlands is usually neither too high nor too low. There is a lot of rain and sunshine， too. They are really good places for wildlife（野生生物）。 Offering food and home for some special kinds of animals and birds is not the only reason why we need to protect wetlands. Wetlands are important because they also prevent flood. But some people want to change the wetlands to make more space for farms and buildings. This means there will be less and less space for wildlife.
Luckily， more and more people are beginning to realize the important of wetlands and wildlife. Every year， on February 2nd， many activities are held to tell people more about wetlands.
根据以上短文内容，然后从每题所给的四个选项中选择最佳选项。The Chinese Yellow Sea Wetlands are in the ____of China.
| A．east | B．south | C．west | D．north |
Usually the weather in the wetlands is _______.
| A．hot | B．pleasant | C．cold | D．dry |
The World Wetlands Day is on _______.
| A．April 22 | B．June 25 | C．February 2 | D．March 22 |
We must protect wetlands because _______.
| A．they are home for wildlife |
| B．they can prevent flood |
| C．they can offer food to the animals and birds |
| D．all of the above |
The best title for the passage is _______.
| A．China‘s Wetlands Have All Entered the World’s List |
| B．Wetlands—Home for Wildlife and Human Beings |
| C．Special Animals in the Chinese Yellow Sea Wetlands |
| D．Wetlands—Valuable Recourses（珍贵资源 of Land on the Earth |
根据表格内容，选择正确答案。
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From the first sign we know we can not _______ in the lake.
| A．stay for long | B．fish | C．swim | D．boat |
Helen is six years old, and she’s got a bad cough. She should take ________ a day.
| A． 0.5teaspoonful | B．2 teaspoonfuls |
| C．1.5 teaspoonfuls | D．3 teaspoonfuls |
The cough medicine can’t be taken by ________.
| A．a four-year-old child | B．a three-year-old child |
| C．a seven-year-old child | D．an eight-year-old child |
You’d better _______ if you want to take part in the outing on Sunday.
| A．put on an old coat | B．take your camera |
| C．wear strong shoes | D．take your umbrella |
The fast food shop isn’t open ________.
A. at 9:00 P.M. on ThursdayB. at 10:00 A.M. on Friday
C. at 9:00 P.M. on SaturdayD. at 10:00 A.M. on Sunday.