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. |
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Li jun’s brother likes listening to music, he always listens to songs while reading books or on buses.
Li Jun’s father is a taxi driver , he is very busy in the day , but he loves sports very much . He often plays soccer when he is free.
Li Jun’s grandma likes exercising . She often walks in the park on sunny days. She hopes to be in good health.
Li Jun’s mother is a teacher , she is always busy with her work, so she has a sore back these days, she decides to swim in her free time.
How much will it take Li Jun to get these present for his family ?
A.Less than 700 yuan. | B.More than 1200yuan. |
C.Less than 1200 yuan | D.1000yuan. |
Americans love cars.They go everywhere in them.8 5%of people in the US go to and from work by car. And most adults have driving licenses.Why does this car culture exist?
How it started
America’s love of cars started after the war(战争)when soldiers returned home from World War II to rebuild their lives.They borrowed money from the government to buy houses and cars which became the symbols of status(地位).The more money they had,the bigger their cars were.
Making of roads
During the war,President Eisenhower noticed what good roads Germany had.He decided to build new four-lane(四车道)roads in America.He said if something happened suddenly,the two-lane roads wouldn’t be able to carry all the cars that would suddenly leave the cities.Car and oil companies liked his idea and building started.
Car lover
Not just teenagers are crazy about cars.Some Americans love their cars so much that they paint their cars beautifully .These are called Art Cars.Every April there is an activity in Houston,Texas,where they show their cars.
Pollution
Cars have polluted the environment.American President Bush refused a worldwide law that is against pollution.Many countries were angry about it.Bush said he had to think of the American economy(经济)and all the American people that make money from cars.Factories say they want to make cars that pollute less.But others say making cars that pollute less will never be as good as having fewer cars.When did Americans begin to love cars?
A.Before the new two-lane roads were built. |
B.After World War II. |
C.During World War II. |
D.Before World War II. |
New four-1ane roads were build _______.
A.in Germany | B.by car and oil companies |
C.in America | D.when something suddenly happened |
The underlined word “building” here means “the building of _______”.
A.companies | B.soldiers’ lives | C.houses | D.roads |
What were other countries’ feelings about Bush’s decision?
A.They agreed with him. | B.They showed anger to it. |
C.They paid no attention to it. | D.The passage doesn’t tell us. |
What does the last sentence mean?
A.It’s better to have fewer cars. |
B.It’s better to make cars that pollute less. |
C.It’s easier to make cars that pollute less. |
D.It’s easier to make people have fewer cars. |
Steven Jobs, the designer of Apple Computer, was not clever when he was in school. At that time, he was not a good student and he always made troubles with his schoolmates. When he went into college, he didn’t change a lot. Then he dropped out(退学). But he was full of new ideas.
After he left college, Steven Jobs worked as a video game designer. He worked there for only several months and then he went to India. He hoped that the trip would give him some new ideas and give him a change in his life.
Steven Jobs lived on a farm in California for a year after he returned from India.
In 1975, he began to make a new type of computer. He designed the Apple Computer with his friend in his garage. He chose the name “Apple” just because it could help him to remember a happy summer he once spent in an apple tree garden.
His Apple Computer was so successful that Steven Jobs soon became famous all over the world.
He often said, “I live in order to change the world, there aren’t any other reasons. The only way to have a great achievement is to love your own career. If you can’t find your favorite career ,go on looking for it and never give up.”
This is Steven Jobs, though he is dead, his spirit and achievements still influence our lives.Steven Jobs was not a good student in school because he ________.
A.never did his lessons |
B.dropped out |
C.always made troubles with his schoolmates |
D.he was full of new ideas |
Why did Steven Jobs go to India?
A.Because he wanted to be a video game designer. |
B.Because he wanted to get some new ideas. |
C.Because he wanted to make a new type of computer. |
D.Because he wanted to have a happy summer. |
Steven Jobs was famous for his ________ all over the world.
A.new ideas | B.Apple Computer | C.video games | D.saying |
From this passage we know Steven Jobs ________.
A.didn’t finish his studies in the college because he hated his schoolmates |
B.liked traveling in India and California |
C.liked trying new things and making his new ideas come true |
D.thought he had many reasons to live in the world |
Which of the following sentences is NOT true according to this passage?
A.The only way to have a great achievement is to love your career. |
B.The name “Apple” helped Jobs to remember a happy summer in an apple tree garden. |
C.If you can’t find the career you love, give it up and try another one. |
D.People remember Jobs because of his achievements. |
Zhang Lili, a young teacher from Heilongjiang, has been given the honor “the most beautiful teacher”. She risked her life to save 2 students from a high-speed bus in May.2012. She was badly injured in the accident. Her good deed(事迹) and brave acts have won great admiration from across the country. Many people have sent best wishes to her and donated a lot of money for her treatment(治疗). |
Zhu Zhiwen was born in Shandong in 1969. A year ago, he was an unknown farmer. But now he is very famous because of his great voice. He won the first prize in the program of “I’m a Big Star”. That day, he won an old green overcoat, so people called him “Overcoat Brother”. He studied singing by listening to the radio. And he keeps practicing singing every morning for nearly 30 years. |
Lin Shuhao is known to people because of his high skill of playing basketball. Since February 4, 2011, he has led his team to win many games. Now he is so popular on the Internet that the videos about him are being crazy spread. |
Zhang Lili has been given the honor “the most beautiful teacher” because__________.
A.she was badly injured |
B.she risked her life to save two students |
C.she has a lot of money |
D.She was good at teaching. |
What’s the meaning of the word “admiration” in the passage?
A.敬佩 | B.同情 | C.讨厌 | D.感激 |
Where is Zhu Zhiwen from?
A.Heilongjiang | B.California | C.Shandong | D.Da Lian |
Lin Shuhao is _______.
A.an America teacher | B.a farmer singer | C.a basketball player | D.a runner |
From the passage we can know _______.
A.people have donated a lot of money for two students’ treatment |
B.Zhu Zhiwen studied singing by professional training |
C.Lin Shuhao was born in China |
D.Lin Shuhao is known to people because he is good at playing basketball. |
Mike’s plan for next week |
Mary’s plan for next week |
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Monday |
Study group meeting 3:00 p.m. |
Go to the cinema with Alice 7:00 p.m. |
Tuesday |
Basketball match 4:30 p.m. |
See a doctor 11:00 a.m. |
Wednesday |
Go to see some friends 2:00 p.m. |
Study for an exam ---evening |
Thursday |
Art class 7:30-8:30 p.m. |
Concert 8:30 p.m. |
Friday |
volunteer (志愿者) work at student center 2:00-4:00 p.m. |
Help Uncle Smith in the restaurant ---afternoon |
Saturday |
Shopping 10:00 a.m. |
Art class 7:00-8:00 p.m. |
Sunday |
Basketball team party 8:00 p.m. |
Supper with Ann 7:30 p.m. |
Mary is going to the cinema at seven on ________________.
A.Monday evening | B.Wednesday evening |
C.Friday evening | D.Sunday evening |
On Wednesday afternoon Mike is going to ___________
A.enjoy the concert | B.see some friends |
C.see a doctor | D.have an art class |
Mary is going to ______________ on Wednesday evening.
A.have supper with Ann | B.have a basketball party |
C.study for an exam | D.watch a basketball match |
Mike’s basketball team party starts at __________on Sunday
A.8:00a.m. | B. 8:00 p.m. | C. 8:30 a.m. | D.9:00 p.m. |
From Mike’s and Mary’s plans we know that they both like ________.
A.shopping | B. concerts | C. art | D.music |