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In today's world, sleep experts often say that for a better night's rest, Americans should turn(1) their smart phones or iPads before sleeping. Such electronic products make the brain more(2) , and then influence their sleep. But according to a latest survey, more than 90% of Americans often use a computer or some other(3) of electronic products in the hour before bed.
Researchers find that man﹣made light from some electronic products at night may reduce(减少) the brain chemicals that help(4) . In the study, the researchers let volunteers read, play games and watch movies on a screen for different time while measuring(5) much light their eyes received. They found that two hours of (6) before a bright screen at night reduced the sleep chemical levels by about 22%.
Then the researchers studied the college students(7) often used computers at night.They got the (8) results. And researchers say that may not only cause sleeplessness, but also(9) the risk of obesity(肥胖症), diabetes(糖尿病) and other diseases.
To be on the safe side, the researchers suggest that we should use computer(10) than before, or turn down our screens as much as possible before sleeping.
I am Wuhan, a super big modern city with a population of over 11 million. I am home to China's largest railway transfer center. No other city in the world embraces (1) ( many)college students than me. At the beginning of 2020, the COVID﹣19 outbreak (2) (fall) on me. I locked myself down(3) (quick). It's believed to stop the epidemic from (4) ( spread). The lockdown is never seen in the history of new China. The(5) ( decide) was made with huge courage.I am Wuhan.Since I was locked down,I have seen groups of medical workers arrive in the city, one after another. Brothers and sisters(6) different parts of the country have rushed for my rescue( 救援). You all have offered(7) best that you have to back me up.A number of(8) (hospital) have been built to make sure every patient is treated.I am greatly (9) ( thank) to you all for sending me food and supplies.With the whole country's joint efforts,I have returned to normal. So far, I(10) ( win) the battle! I am Wuhan. We are Wuhan. We are Wuhan, China.
Can a one﹣armed person still play basketball? You might think so after you see Zhang Jiacheng play.
The one﹣armed 13﹣year﹣old from Guangdong(1) (become) an internet star recently.Featuring his dribbling(运球)skills and powerful underarm shots (腋下投篮),his basketball(2) (video) have been viewed by more than 50 million people. Zhang even drew the attention of NBA superstar Steven Curry, "You are(3) inspiration. You are a real superstar in playing basketball. "Curry said in a video posted on Sina Weibo.
However, it wasn't easy(4) Zhang to step onto the court. At the age of five, Zhang(5) (hit) in a car accident and lost his right arm. "Although it was difficult at first, I gradually got used to eating and getting dressed by(6) (Ⅰ)," Zhang said. He also keeps up with his studies in school and helps his family with chores. On a hot evening in 2018, Zhang was watching a basketball match(7) he first discovered his love for the sport. Then he signed up for a basketball class in his school. From then on, he always took a basketball with him. He also practiced basketball in PE class. While the class was learning how to jump rope, which takes two hands, he asked his teacher(8) (let) him do basketball training instead. As time went by, he(9) (final) became the best basketball player in his school.
He has got a lot of attention since then. Zhang said, "With the encouragement of all these people,I'll practice more. I'm sure that I will become even(10) (good)."
Taking good notes is a time﹣saving skill that will help you to become a better student in several ways.(1) Second, your notes are excellent materials to refer to when you are studying for a test.Third, note﹣taking helps you to hold your interest.
You will want to take notes during classroom discussions and while reading a textbook or doing research for a report.(2) Whenever or however you take notes, keep in mind that note ﹣taking is a selective (有选择性的) process.(3) .
The following methods may work best for you.
●Read the text quickly to find the main facts and ideas in it.
●Carefully read the text and watch for words that can show main points and supporting facts.
●Write your notes in your own words.
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●Note any questions or ideas you may have about what was said or written.
As you take notes, you may want to use your own shorthand (速记). When you do, be sure that you understand your symbols and that you use them all the time. (5)
A. Use words, not complete sentences.
B. Otherwise, you may not be able to read your notes later.
C. You will also want to develop your own method for taking notes.
D. Write down what you have learned.
E. That means you must first decide what is important enough to include in your notes.
F. First,the simple act of writing something down makes it easier for you to understand and remember it.
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Thousands of years ago, people had to hunt(打猎)for food. They lived in caves(洞穴)and needed fire to keep(1) .Some of them drew pictures on the walls of their caves.
We don't know why they drew the pictures.They had to go(2) into the cave to do it,so they must have had a plan.They probably took a light(3) them,which was made of animal fat.Maybe they drew the pictures to(4) good luck when they hunted. Others think the spears(矛)in the pictures mean that they were(5) other people to hunt.
For paint, they mixed animal fat with some different things like dirt or berries. They used sticks to brush the paint onto the(6) of their caves. Some of the drawings are colorful and others are black from the burned end of a stick.
These people drew what they saw around them(7) such as tigers, deer, horses, and sometimes birds and fish. They also drew people, but not very(8) .
The pictures are(9) good most of the time. The tigers look strong and powerful. Many of the horses and deer look graceful.
These drawings have been(10) in more than 130 caves﹣ mostly in England and France. Maybe there are more that we haven't found yet. It is interesting to look at such old drawings.
When I was fifteen years old, I became very interested in shopping.(1) I had many things that I no longer needed at home. I knew with the help of my father, I could make money.For months and months I enjoyed myself by selling things on my dad's bank account.
On July 18th,2015,I made my own account and began to start my own business.Things were going great and then I realized that selling things around the house wasn't enough for me.(2) I went around to the yard sale and bought things at low prices and sold them at higher prices to make money.
Last October, I went to a yard sale that was a little bit different.A lady had many nice things to sell.
(3) Through the communication, I knew she was jobless at the moment and needed money to feed her family. I thought I could do it better and more quickly for her. So I made up my mind to help her out. She looked at me for a while and then said yes.(4) When I gave her the money,she broke down into tears thankfully.
(5) I know my skills could be used to help those in need and that even one small act of kindness could make a difference.
A. I bought all her things. B. So I decided to increase my business by running a resale shop. C. And I decided to stop my business. D. I went up to her and had a conversation with her. E. I have never felt so pleased to help someone in my life. F. After being just a buyer for a while, I wanted to sell something. G. After that I took away some of her things and over the next month I made $ 1,500 for her! |