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Science can't explain the power of pets, but many studies have shown that the company of pets help lower blood pressure and raise chances of recovering from a heart attack, reduce loneliness and spread all-round good cheer.
Any owner will tell you a comfortable life they live with a pet. For some, an animal provides more comfort than a husband/wife. A 2002 study by Karen Allen of the State University of New York measured stress levels and blood pressure in people - half of them pet owners –while they performed 5 minutes of mental arithmetic (算术) or held a hand in ice water. Subjects completed the tasks alone, with a husband/wife, a close friend or with a pet. People with pets did it
(well).Those tested with their animal friends had the smallest change in blood pressure and returned most quickly to baseline heart rates.
pets in the room, people also made fewer math mistakes than when doing in front of other companions. It seems that people feel more
(relax) around pets, says Allen,
thinks it may be because pets don't judge.
A study reported last fall suggests that having a pet dog not only (raise) your spirits but may also have an effect on your eating habits. Researchers at Northwestern Memorial Hospital spent a year
(study) 36 fat people and their equally fat dogs on diet-and-exercise programs; a separate group of 56 people without pets were put on a diet program. On average, people lost about 11 pounds, or 5% of their body weight. Their dogs did even better, losing an average of 12 pounds, more than 15% of their body weight. Researchers say dog owners didn't lose any more weight than those without dogs,
they got more exercise overall-mostly with their dogs - and found it worth doing.
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Are you too old for fairy tales? If you think_ __， Copenhagen is sure to change your mind.
See the city first from the water. In the harbor sits Denmark's bestknown landmark: the Little Mermaid. Remember her? She left the world of the Sea in search of a human soul in one of Andersen's popular_ __(fantasy). From the harbor you can get a feel for the
_ _ (attraction) “city of green spires”. At twilight(黎明) or in cloudy weather, the spires of old castles and churches lend the city a dreamlike atmosphere. You'll think you've stepped into a watercolor painting.
Churches and castles are almost all that are left over in the original city. Copenhagen became__ __ capital of Denmark in 1445. During the late 16th century, trade grew, and so did the city. But fires in 1728 and 1795
__ _(terrible) destroyed the old wooden structures. Much of what we see today
_ __(date) from the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Copenhagen was the first city_ __(declare) a street for pedestrians only. The city has the
_ (little) traffic noise and pollution among European capitals.
__ _ you're from, you can come to dance, dine, and take in outdoor and indoor concerts. Even without money, you can still enjoy the proud old trees, the colored night lights and the beautiful gardens. You might feel as if you
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Nowadays, millions lonely singles are now going online instead.
World Wide Web is quickly becoming the world’s most popular matchmaker(媒人).Singles are flocking(涌向) to the Internet
because their busy lifestyles leave them little time to look for a significant other. Using dating sites(约会网址) is quick and convenient. Many singles say the regular dating scene
(just lead) them from one bad experience to
________ and are ready to try something else. Dating sites also make
easy to avoid someone
you are not interested in. In the real world,
, ignoring someone you don’t like can be difficult.
Despite all the advantages, online dating also presents its own set of problems. People aren’t always those who they declare to be in their online (describe). Safety is another concern. You are just
(like) to find a criminal online as you are Mr. Or Miss Right.
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Everyone has a childhood and childhood experiences are often very ____ (interest). Children often make us laugh.
I often remember my childhood, the years ______ many funny things happened. When I was a two-year-old child, both my parents were always very busy
______ their work. My mother worked as
______ sales manager in a company while my father served in the army. So I
_____ (live) with my grandma in a village. I was always waiting for my parents at home. Once my father sent us a photo of
______ ( he ) in a soldier’s uniform, which
____ (post) on the table reminding me of him.
Once my mother came to see me and we were _____ (go) to the downtown together. On the way we saw a group of
____ (soldier). And when I saw them, I became very excited. I shouted in a big voice, “This is my father; that one is my father; and he is my father, too…”
Hearing this, my mother laughed and said______ she would remember that moment all her life.
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I have a problem. I’m not very good at (communicate) with people. Although I try to talk to my classmates, I still find
hard to make good friends with them. I can well remember that there was a time
a deep blue sky, the song of birds, moonlight and flowers could never have kept me spellbound. That
(change) since I came here.
The (suffer) of the people was extreme. Two-thirds of them died or were injured during the earthquake. Thousands of families were killed and many children were left without parents.
number of people who were killed or seriously injured reached more than 400,000. It was great fun especially as it gradually became much
(warm). In the valleys colorful butterflies flew around us and we saw many yaks and sheep
(eat) green grass.
Uncle Wang worked in a factory after (graduate). He is a person
is always making new things and we all admire him.
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My wife is addicted to shopping on the Internet. seems that she can’t controlherself well, just clicking constantly with the mouse. Let me tell what happened last night.
It was the fourth time she (shop) online for hours. I had already reminded her
(think) twice before buying anything, but my wife ignored what I said and replied
confidently, “With the New Year (approach), preparation is necessary. Besides, I haven’t bought things on the Internet for a WHOLE week.” Hearing her words, I was really
(speech). In most cases, the things she bought aren’t good value for money. Maybe she just enjoys
process of buying online.
Nowadays, the development of technology, online shopping is becoming more and more convenient. Those
stay at home can buy whatever they want. In the meanwhile, it causes a series of
(problem). One of them is more spending, because people are
(easy) attracted by the discount. So how to keep a good state of mind in front of temptation is an important lesson many people need to learn.