高考英语专题复习《英语报刊阅读》

高中英语报刊阅读与英语写作【关键词】报刊阅读；阅读教学；英语写作【中图分类号】g63.23 【文献标识码】b 【文章编号】2095-3089（2013）29-0-01一、英语报刊阅读的优势1. 通过报刊阅读，提高英语学习兴趣英语报刊，容易获得，便于携带，学生随时随地都可以阅读。

报纸的形式上有新闻报道、原版读物、分析推理等。

文体上有应用说明文、叙事文、议论文。

它们涉及的内容和运用的语言涵盖了学生所关心的话题，补充了英语教学上的内容，这样的阅读是主动的、娱乐的阅读。

这样的阅读不仅能提高学生的英语阅读能力也淡化了通过做阅读理解题目提高应试能力的功利性。

这样的快乐的阅读能大大激发学生阅读英语和学习英语的兴趣。

2. 通过报刊阅读，提高英语思辨能力ssp的头版文章通常是外国主编写的文章，针对国内当前的一些事情写得评论性文章，例如，get help before it’s too late 学生压力过大自杀现象，beautiful scenes at ugly prices 节日风景区乱收费现象，gaokao shortcut？艺考生的考试，road safety a big issue 驾照考试存在的道路安全隐患。

这些文章离高中学生生活很贴近，文章里面也渗透了作者的价值观和意识形态，但也比较客观得分析了问题的所在和中西方处理问题的相同和不同之处。

教师在利用报刊阅读进行教学时，有意识地引导学生客观地分析作者的观点、立场，变消极的接受型思维为积极的批判型思维。

同时引导学生正确得看待现在社会上存在的问题，不回避，不偏激。

久而久之，学生便能养成独立的思考和辨析的能力，以积极和客观的视角看待问题，3. 通过报刊阅读，获取更多的信息从近年的高考试卷分析，完型填空、阅读理解、翻译、写作等内容都与社会生活息息相关。

有政治、军事、经济、交通、社会、广告、影评等等，题材多样，涉及面广，很多都是新闻杂志上的原版文章，在做题时要求考生要具备相当的文化知识积淀，具有一定的人文素养，这不是死记硬背死做题就能解决的。

英文报纸的阅读技巧和方法阅读理解是当今英语教学中较为重要的一环，同时也是高考复习中的重中之重。

但是，有许多学生对如何提高自己的阅读能力却是茫然无措。

现今中学生的一个通病是阅读量太小，局限于对课本的精耕细作。

碰上涉及现代科技和现代生活的文章，不是内容看不懂，就是体裁没见过。

这种现象的结症在于尚未跳出课文阅读的圈子，尚未摆脱应试的阴影。

殊不知，课本只是为学习者提供了一个蓝本，要牢固熟练地掌握课文中出现的词汇、句型、语法，还要就同一话题增加几倍甚至几十倍的阅读量，力求在鲜活的语言材料中去巩固已学过的知识。

坚持大量阅读是改善上述情形的有效途径之一。

咱们不妨从阅读英文报纸NIE（Newspa per in English）做起，因为一份英文报纸几乎囊括了高考中所有类型的阅读材料，况且，每年高考中出现的新词汇都是在报刊中首先出现的。

所以，如果一个学生长期坚持阅读英文报纸，那么，在高考英语阅读中，他（她）一定能游刃有余了。

这就是所谓的博观而约取，厚积而薄发的道理。

下面，我就谈谈英文报纸的阅读技巧和方法。

英文报纸（Newspaper in English）的阅读是当前英语教学改革中的一大趋势。

实践证明，通过阅读英语报纸，学生能够有效的巩固和运用所学词汇，句法结构，提高阅读能力，培养语感，做到“学以致用”，运用报纸的新闻性和时尚性能激发学生的好奇心和兴趣。

而且，英语报纸包涵的内容是学生在其他中文媒体上了解过的，这就为他们阅读有关内容的英文报纸打下了基础，使他们能够比较容易地阅读英语报纸。

目前市面上可以买到或订到的英语报纸很多，如中国版的China Daily(中国日报),Shangha i Daily （上海日报），English Weekly（英语周刊）,21st Century（21世纪英语报）,21 st Century Teens Senior Edition（21世纪英语报学生版）等；还有外国版的报纸，如Th e Times(泰晤士报),New York Times(纽约时报),Washington Post(华盛顿邮报)等。

英语报刊阅读练习题四英语报刊阅读练习题四在现代社会中，英语已成为一门必备的语言技能。

无论是在学校还是在工作中，我们都需要使用英语来进行沟通和交流。

而阅读英语报刊是提高英语水平的有效途径之一。

今天，我们来进行一些英语报刊阅读练习题，以提升我们的阅读能力。

练习题一：阅读理解阅读下面的短文，然后根据短文内容回答问题。

The Importance of ReadingReading is an essential skill that plays a crucial role in our lives. It not only helpsus gain knowledge but also improves our critical thinking and communication skills. Reading can broaden our horizons and open up new possibilities.One of the benefits of reading is that it enhances our vocabulary. When we read, we come across new words and phrases that we may not encounter in our daily conversations. By learning new words, we can express ourselves more effectively and understand others better.Moreover, reading can stimulate our imagination and creativity. Through the pages of a book, we can travel to different places, meet interesting characters, and experience various emotions. This not only provides us with entertainment but also allows us to see the world from different perspectives.In addition, reading can improve our concentration and focus. In today's fast-paced world, it is becoming increasingly difficult to concentrate on a single task.However, when we read, we need to focus on the words and sentences in order to understand the meaning. This helps train our minds to stay focused for longer periods of time.Furthermore, reading can enhance our empathy and understanding of others. When we read stories about different cultures and experiences, we can develop a deeper understanding and appreciation for diversity. This can help us become more tolerant and empathetic individuals.In conclusion, reading is a powerful tool that can enrich our lives in many ways. It improves our vocabulary, stimulates our imagination, enhances our concentration, and fosters empathy. Therefore, we should make reading a regular part of our lives and encourage others to do the same.1. What are the benefits of reading?2. How does reading improve our vocabulary?3. How can reading stimulate our imagination?4. What is the importance of concentration in reading?5. How does reading enhance empathy and understanding?练习题二：词汇填空阅读下面的短文，然后根据短文内容从方框中选择适当的单词填入空白处，使短文完整、通顺。

《英语报刊阅读》试题（A卷）……………………………………………………………………………………………………得news of following headlines Reconstruct the messages of the Part Ⅰ分stories: (1% for each, 10%)Example: Italian Ex-Mayor Murdered---An Italian Ex-Mayor Is Murderedtold not exploit ________ Tibet issue. 1. ________ US ________at odds. 2. Rubin ________ Greenspan ________s birth place.' flocking to Mao3. Visitors ________4. ________ man ________ quizzed after ________ wife is knifed in ________ sportsstore.得5-34 Questions A passage and answer the Part Ⅱ Read the following 分(1% for each,30%) and B 35-44 (2% for each,20%)Tuition Reform for Higher EducationArecent in of their pace reform Chinese institutions of higher learning have quickened years. Changing enrollment practices and higher tuition fees constitute and important part ofstate to almost exclusively according reform. Schools which once admitted students theplans are becoming more accepting of students sent by work groups for further training andthose who pay their own fees.Regular universities and colleges plan to enroll about 786 200 students this year, up 158200 or 25 percent over last year's figure. Of these, 216 000, or 27.4 percent, will be sent bytheir work groups or will pay their own way.In the past, the state paid all tuition and school fees for university students, a matter of the practice guaranteed this established in 1949. Although since policy New China wasfurther sate, hindering burden to the it supply of qualified personnel, brought a heavy compulsory education in —development of higher education. Since higher education is nonthe expedite facilities and fees will help improve school appropriate China, tochargewill way their own paying As education of in this stage. an added benefit, developmentencourage students to study harder.beginwill students financed —Statedirections. two in effect take will reform Thepaying part of the costs of their education, and more self—paying students will be accepted.In August 1989, under the direction of the State council, the State Education Commission, the Ministry of Finance and the Sate Price Bureau drew up stipulations concerning the amount of charges on tuition, accommodation and other expenses for students of institutions of higher learning. Beginning from that year, freshmen at regularuniversities and colleges and professional schools (including cadres taking special trainingcourses and students working on a second degree) were charged 100 yuan (about us $17)each for their tuition fee, and this low charge is expected to be raised gradually. The figurewas higher in special economic zones and economically developed regions such as Guangdong Province and Shanghai, but was capped at 300 yuan. Students living on campuspaid about 20 yuan per year for accommodation and the charge was slightly higher for betterfurnishing. Normal school students and those admitted on scholarships need only pay foraccommodation. Reduced tuitions and fees are available to students in need of financialassistance, but accommodation expenses will remain the same.In June 1992, the State Education Commission, the Ministry of Finance and the StatePrice Bureau decided to allow regular institutions of higher education to set their own tuitionrates and charges for accommodation, short—term training programs, correspondence courses and night school. These should be determined according to the needs of each school,the abilities of students to pay and general conditions in each area. The tuition for students inthe sciences and engineering can range from 300 to 500 yuan per academic year. Liberal arts,history and economics students of the fine arts pay 400 to 600 yuan per year, and students ofthe fine arts 400 to 750 yuan. Statistics for 1992 show students paid an average of 340 yuanin tuition that year, only 5 percent of the real cost.Measures have been taken to limit the possible detrimental affects of risingtuition. Shanghai, for instance, exempts the children of revolutionary martyrs from paying tuition. And these costs may be reduced or waived for students with limited family financial support as their parents are either both dead or are receiving subsidies from their work units. Some colleges have also set up work—study programs to benefit students with financial difficulties.Guidelines concerning self—paying students were first set out in 1989. The State Education Commission, the Ministry of Finance and the State Price Bureau stipulated that these students should pay 80 percent of the cost of their education. Such students who live on campus pay the standard rate for accommodation and must cover their own medical expenses. The charge for each self—paying student averaged 2 000 yuan of the cost in 1992, or 30 percent of the cost. Charges for undergraduates and students of special colleges whose education is sponsored by work units, with payment coming either in part or in full from their units, are somewhat higher. Self—paying students are not assigned jobs by the state after graduation, whereas students sent by their units will return to them after graduating.Charges for correspondence courses and night school are equal to or slightlyhigher than those for full-time students enrolled according to the state plan.With their improvement of their living standards and the deepening of reform, people in general accept the changes in the tuition system. To facilitate the development of higher education, the increases in tuition rates will be more flexible and diversified. Student payments will be augmented by finding from the state, enterprises and funds raised from the public. Laws and regulations will by enacted to ensure steady progress, and overseas organizations and individuals are encouraged to set up and operate schools in China.--21st Century, Apr.20, 1992 Reading ComprehensionCircle the letter that best suits the answer or completes the statement.5. Changing enrollment practices and higher tuition fees ____.A. pay an important part in the reformB. make up an important part of the reformC. include an important part of the reformD. hold an important part of the reform6. Regular universities and colleges plan to enroll about 786 200 students thisyear ____.A. which is the same as last years figureB. which is more than last year's figure by 158 200C. which is 25 per cent over last year's figureD. both B and C7. Among 786 200 students ____ will be sent by their work groups or will paytheir own way.A. 158 200B. 21 600C. 27.4 per centD. 25 per cent8. Since New China was established, all tuition and school fees for university students ____.A. Were paid by their work groupsB. Were paid by the students themselvesC. Were paid by the stateD. Were paid by the local government9. The policy which the state paid all tuition and school fees for university students ____.A. Brought lots of profits to the stateB. Was helpful to further development of higher educationC. Brought many advantages to the stateD. Brought expense and trouble to the state10. Which statement is not trueA. To charge appropriate fees will help improve school facilitiesB. As an added benefit, paying their own way will encourage students to study harderC. Higher education is compulsory education in ChinaD. Tuition reform for higher education will take effect in two directions11. Stipulations concerning the amount of charges on tuition, accommodation and otherexpenses for students of institutions of higher learning was drafted by ____.A. the State Education CommissionB. the State CouncilC. the universities and collegesD. the State Education Commission, the Ministry of Finance and the State Price Bureau12. The figure on tuition fee was higher in special economic zones and economically developed regions, but was ____.A. fixed at 300 yuanB. limited in 300 yuanD. much more than 300 yuanC. over 300 yuan13. Students in need of financial assistance ____.A. can get a grantB. need only pay for accommodationC.can get support from the local governmentD. can enjoy reduced tuitions and fees14. According to the stipulations made by the State Education Commission, the Ministry of Finance and the State Price Bureau, the tuition for students in the sciences andengineering can ____.A. be changed between 300 and 500 yuan per academic yearB. be fixed at 300 or 500 yuan per yearC. be set at 400 or 600 yuan per yearD. be extended from 400 to 750 yuan per year15. The children of revolutionary martyrs in Shanghai ____.A. enjoy reduced tuitionB. enjoy free charge tuitionC. gain allowance from governmentD. receive subsidies from their parents work units16. Stipulations concerning self—paying students took effect in ____.A. 1989B. 1992C. 1990D. 199117. Charges for undergraduates and students of special colleges whose education is sponsored by work units ____.A. are set at 2 000 yuan per yearB. are exempted 50 per cent from the whole cost of their educationC. are rather higherD. are exempted 30 percent18. Self—paying students, after their graduation, ____.A. will return to their unitsB. will be appointed to do some work by the stateC. are provided employments by the statD. are not assigned jobs by the state19. Which statement is trueA. The increases in tuition rates can not be changed easilyB. Students payment will be decreased by funding from the state and enterprisesC. Laws and regulations will be made to ensure steady progressD. People in general can't accept the change in the tuition reformVocabularyChoose the best answer to explain the meaning of the underlined word or phrase.20. Chinese institutions of higher learning have quickened their pace of reform in recentyear____.A. WalkingB. stepC. footD. speed21. Changing enrollment practices and higher tuition fees constitute an important part of the reform____.A. Make upB. establishC. holdD. Complete22. Although this practice guaranteed the supply of qualified personnel, it brought aheavy burden to the state____.A. it brought the state expense and troubleB. it brought the state sufferingC. it made the state involve in difficultiesD. it caused the state involved in troubles23. The reform will take effect in two directions____.A. will take placeB. will come into forceD. will have an influenceC. will affect24. The figure was higher in special economic zones and economicallydeveloped regions such as Guangdong, province and Shanghai, but was capped at 300 yuan____.A. coveredB. aboutD. much more thanC. over25. This Ministry of Finance and the State Price Bureau decided to allow regular institutions of higher education to set their own tuition rates and charges for accommodation____.A. decideB. fixD. Both A and BC. put forward26. The tuition for students in the sciences and engineering can range from 300to 500 yuan per academic year____.A. be charged between 300 and 500B. set at 300 or 500C. be decided at 300 or 500D. extend from 300 to 50027. Measures have been taken to limit the possible detrimental affects of rising tuition____.A. determinedB. damageD. influentialC. harmful28. Shanghai, for instance, exempts the children of revolutionary martyrs from paying tuition____.A. charges a little forB. makes free charge forD. Both A and BC. reduces the charge for29. And these costs may be reduced or waived for students with limited family financial support as their parents are either both dead or are receiving subsidies from their work units____.A. insisted onB. not enforcedC. chargedD. exempted30. Some colleges have also set up work—study programs to benefit studentswith financial difficulties____.A. helpB. give money toC. give profits toD. send allowance of money to31. The State Educational Commission, the Ministry of Finance and the StatePrice Bureau stipulated that these students should pay 80 percent of the cost of their education____.A. arrangedB. advocatedC. stated clearlyD. stimulated32. Such students who live on campus pay the standard rate for accommodationand must cover their own medical expenses____.A. includeB. exemptD. provide money forC. change33. Self—paying students are not assigned jobs by the state after graduation, whereas students sent by their units will return to them after graduation____.A. After graduation the state doesn't give employments to the self—paying studentsB. After graduation, the state doesn't appoint the self—paying students to dosome workC. After graduation, the self-paying students are not going to apply for jobsD. All are wrong34. To facilitate the development of higher education, the increases in tuitionrates will be more flexible and diversified____.A. will be more easily bent and variousB. will be more limited and various.C. will be easily changed and in variety to adapt to new conditionsD. will be raised more than before B Endangered Trade(The Asian Wall Street Journal, Mar., 1999)Such is the special relationship between America and its NATO partners that while thatalliance cooperates to bomb Serbian forces, the U.S. and the EU are managing a trade waragainst each other. Fortunately, no lives are at stake in the latter conflict. Yet if it spreadsunchecked, the rest of the world is sure to feel the pain of it.It's hard to decide whether the U.S. or Europe deserves the most contempt for expandingfruittwo between struggle a essentially is bananas, over fight, first The war. trade their distributors with strong political connections. Now Washington and Brussels are escalatingtheir battle over beef, with European farmers stooping to science in their claims that hormone-treated American beef is unsafe.In his first term in office, President Bill Clinton teamed up with the Republicans to pushmajor free-trade liberalizations. Now, however, he seems bent on pursuing 'level even ifplaying fields,'torpedoing the world economy. The latest salvo was fired this week, with theU.S. announcing it has targeted close to $1 billion of European products for 100% tariffs ifthe European Union doesn't drop the hormone nonsense.The move follows an earlier announcement that the U.S. administration will fight Europe's banana import regime by hitting a range of European goods with prohibitive tariffs.Add to this renewed American threats to raise the drawbridge to Russian, Japanese andBrazilian steel, as well as administration support for a congressional vote to ban Concordeflights from Europe in relation for EU threats to refuse landing rights to old-American planesretrofitted with noise reducing technology.Mr. Clinton sounded the protectionist battle cry in his January State of the Union address,where he vowed to fight for 'a freer and fairer trading system for 21st century America.' Inthe case of agriculture, when the respective lobbies on both sides of the Atlantic enter thefray, that translates into a sticky situation. On the whole, American farmers are major exporters. And U.S. farmers have a good case on beef hormones. But it is nonetheless dangerous for the U.S. to shut off $1 billion in trade.This is not to excuse the EU. The hormone argument is nonsense. The World Trade Organization has acknowledged as much, ordering the EU to allow imports of Americanmeat by May 13. Brussels has responded by saying that it needs more time because European citizens, who supposedly don't like hormones in their food, would rebel againsttheir governments if American meat suddenly appeared on their store shelves.Were it not for the high stakes involved for both producers and consumers, theargument might be amusing. When governments curtail trade the global economy shrinksand for all the jobs 'saved' by protections, there are a lot more lost. TheSmoot-Hawleyagricultural protections imposed by the U.S. Congress in the late 1920s certainly contributedto the Great Depression. Mr. Clinton may believe he is fighting the good fight. But we'venever thought much of the kind of war where you pose even when you win.Judge whether the following statement are True or False:35. ( ) The Trade war between the U.S. and the EU has cost no lives but is equally dangerous.36. ( ) It's very easy to decide who is to blame for expanding the trade war.37. ( ) The very beginning of the trade war suggests that it bears political significance.38. ( ) The author agrees that hormone-treated beef is harmful to one's health.39. ( ) President Bill Clinton used to be a believer of free trade, but not now.40. ( ) Level playing fields ca do good to the world economy.41. ( ) Besides its trade war with the EU, the U.S. is also in conflict with Japan, Russia and Brazil.42. ( ) The author thinks that in the case of beef, the American farmers are justified.43. ( ) The author thinks that it is a right decision for the U.S. to shut off $1 billion intrade.44. ( ) The two sides have submitted the case of beef to the WTO for settlement.得49 (4% Read the following passage and answer Questions 45～Part Ⅲ分for each,20%)The Rich Get Richer and Elected. RobertsBy Steven Vthe as as wealthy 1984 were almost four times in The representatives newly electedfirst-term lawmakers elected only six years before, according to a new study based one thefinancial reports.members'court factors: a are the study says, two main swing, remarkable Behind this adecision that outlawed limits on what candidates could give to their own campaigns, and the enormous growth in the cost of pursuing a seat in Congress. As a result, it is increasingly difficult for candidates of modest means, particularly women, to mount successful challenges to entrenched office holders.One solution, the authors contend, is a system of public financing for campaigns,but Congress seems in no mood to change the political rules any time soon.said Mark Green, the president of The”The lower chamber is going upper class,“Democracy Project, a public policy institute based in New York. “But this evolutionfrom a House of Representatives to a House of Lords denies the diversity of our democracy. It establishes a de facto property qualification for office that increasingly says: low and middle income need not apply.”The Democracy Project produced the study in cooperation with the United States Public Interest Research Group, a similar institute situated in Washington. But their research was not entirely theoretical. In 1980 Mr. Green was the unsuccessful Democratic candidate for Congress in New York's 15th District, in Manhattan. The winner was Bill Green, one of the wealthiest members of Congress.Of Assets and MillionairesMembers of Congress must report their assets in broad categories, not exact numbers, so the figures in the study are not precise. But the minimum average wealth of the 43 lawmakers first elected last year was $251,292. Six years earlier, the 74 new members reported an average of only $41,358 in assets. With inflation figured in, the increase was almost 400 percent in real terms.Moreover, financial data on the class of 1978 indicated only one millionaire, William F. Clinger Jr., a Pennsylvania Republican. Last year's newcomers included 15 possible millionaires, more than a third of the entire group. Topping the list was Joseph J. Dioguardi, a Westchester Republican, who listed assets of $1 million to $2.46 million.The main reason for the change, Mr. Green maintains, is the Supreme Court decision of 1976 in the case of Buckley V. Valeo. In that case, the Court ruled that limits mandated by Congress on the amount a candidate could give to his or her own campaign were an unconstitutional abridgment of individual rights. At the same time, the Court upheld limits on amounts contributed by outsiders.“Quite naturally”, Mr. Green said, “this puts a premium on personal wealth.The 43 Representatives newly elected in 1984 spent an average of $459,344; of that, $50,329 was their own money in an average case. Eight of the 43 spent more than $100,000 in personal funds but the clear leader was Tommy F. Robinson, an Arkansas Democrat, who contributed $441, 167 to his own campaign. Mr. DioGuardi was next with a personal donation of $210,000.The Senate Puts an even higher premium on wealth. Last year the average candidate for the Senate spent $2 million, and the roster of millionaires in the Senate is steadily growing.The second factor putting a premium on personal wealth, Mr. Green argues, isthe rapid rise of political action committees. They tend to favor incumbents with their campaign contributions, and a result, Mr. Green says, is that it takes a wealthy challenger to make a race of things.One apparent effect is the obstacle this poses for women who run for Congress. While women in rapidly rising numbers are capturing local and state offices, their representation on the national level has stayed static. The class of 1984 included only two women: Helen D. Bentley of Maryland and Jan Meyers of Kansas, both Republicans.“It is largely men who control wealth in America,”Mr. Green said, “and if wealth is a major variable in political success, that automatically means more menwill run and win.”Fred Wertheimer, president of Common Cause, the public affairs lobby that , if you're not personally wealthy, and you're not willing to indebt yourself to the PAC's, you face an uphill struggle just to get your message on the table.The authors of the study argue that some form of public financing for campaigns should be instituted. “Competition for public office should be based more upon merit than money,”asserted Gene Karpinski, executive director of the public interest research group.Mr. Wertheimer argues that “members of Congress know they have a national scandalon their hands”and are willing to consider public financing, or at least a total limit on PACcontributions. But the chances for change in the current system remain decidedly poor.Obviously the current occupants of Capitol Hill have kept their seats under the present rules, which clearly favor incumbents. Accordingly, Mr. Green maintains, Congress is stillprobably “several scandals away”from a serious push to change the campaign system.(From The New York Times, September 24, 1985)45. Why has the House of Representatives been changing into a rich man's club or a House of Lords46. In what way did the Court decision favor the wealthy candidates47. Are women far behind men in getting Congressional offices Please give an examplefor your answer.48. What role do political action committees play in a campaign for public office49. According to the author of the study, on what basis should the political race for public office be placed得 Translate the following into Chinese .(20%)ⅥPart 分How to negotiateworld brought the business culture, which has attractive The US is an market. Its”, has been leading commercial thinking in recent years and ”and “IPOs “shareholder valuewill continue to do so. But whoever wants to succeed in the US needs to remember the rulesof the game.If you can US business is described by the lyrics of the song New York, New York: “no by to business is ”anywhere! Yet a euphoric approach make it here, you can make itmeans enough. Although business communication in the US is pleasant and easygoing, it isat the same time ruthlessly focused.the meet, negotiating partners talent is natural of Americans. When Communicating emphasis is on small talk and smiling. There is liberal use of a sense of humour that is moredirect than it is in the UK. If you give a talk in America, you should speak in a relaxedwayand with plenty of jokes to capture your audience's attention.卷参考答案）《英语报刊阅读》试卷（A Reconstruct the messages of the following headlines of news stories: (1% for ⅠParteach, 10%)are、3 are1、The is the and 、2 A 4、is his afor and passage following Read ⅡPart the answer A Questions the 5-34 (1%each,30 %) and B 35-44 (2% for each,20%)A:5～9 BDCCD 10～14 CDBDA 15～19 BACDC30～39 BACBD20～24 DAABA ～34 ACDBC25B:4035～39 TFTFT～44 FTTFTPart ⅢRead the following passage and answer Questions 45～49 (4% for each,20%)45. Because the House of Representatives is largely composed of wealthy men, and they getelected not on their merit, but on their money.46. The court decision outlawed limits on the amount that a candidate could give to his owncampaign. At the same time it upheld limits on amounts contributed by outsiders. 47. Yes. Take the Congressional election in 1984 for example, only two women got elected.48. They play a very important role to help officeholders to get re-elected with campaigncontributions.49. Some form of public financing should be taken. Competition for public office should bebased more on merit than money.Part ⅣTranslate the following into Chinese .(20%)美国是一个有吸引力的市场。

外刊精读：1写日记的好处导读：你喜欢回忆往事吗？你是否担心随着时间的推移会忘记过去的点点滴滴？不妨在忙碌间抽出片刻写篇日记，记录生活中的美好或失意。

本文讨论写日记带来的种种好处。

一、语篇泛读For many of us, a work diary is a practical thing. We use them for work to make a note of appointments or meetings, scribbling words next to dates to remind us of something we have to do in the future. But journaling is more about feelings. It’s a personal diary, often kept far from prying eyes, sometimes detailing our secrets and desires. But, when it comes to feelings, what are the benefits to writing things down?Sometimes it can be difficult to say exactly what we’re feeling. Because of anxiety or frustration, it can be tricky to put your problems into words. For some of us, putting pen to paper and jotting down our thoughts is a much easier process than saying them. But it’s not just about the ease of scrawling words. Writing things down can actually he lp us to formulate ideas, consolidate emotions, and understand our feelings. There’s something cathartic about making sense of something that is stressing us, annoying us, or getting us down. Writing a narrative of events or a series of words about what is on your mind can help you to focus, and is comparable to a form of meditation. And journaling isn’t just limited to words. Why not include squiggles, doodles or pictures of what’s happening in your life? Maybe the thing that is annoying you most could be best summed up by a caricature. In short, journaling is good for your mental health.Another thing to consider is that our memories fade over time. What is clear in our minds today may just be forgotten a few years down theline. Logging what’s happening in our lives could trigger memories when we read our diary entries back in years to come, or could act as an insight into our past selves. We can see our development, or be reminded of exciting flashpoints in our lives. The person who was annoying us and y ou drew a doodle of five years ago may now be a close friend, or something that you were once scared of may now seem funny.So, if you have something on your mind, it might be good to get things written down. And if something exciting happens, writing abou t it may help you to remember that wonderful time!二、词汇表三、测试与练习阅读课文并回答问题。

How to Protect Yourself From Being Manipulated by DataData literacy is a crucial skill for mental selfdefense.KEY POINTSData sometimes gets fetishized as some sort of magical talisman.Adding numbers and statistics to an argument doesn’t necessarily make it a good argument.Key principle s can help you develop data literacy, such as being aware of confirmation bias.In ancient Egypt, it was widely believed that scarabs, amulets designed in the shape of a beetle, had supernatural properties and granted good fortune to the wearer. In medieval Europe, horseshoes were also believed to have special powers and people hung them above doorways to attract good luck and to repel evil spirits. I could go on with more examples, but I think you can already see the pattern: throughout history people have attributed magical powers to ordinary objects. When we talk about these beliefs now, people sometimes chuckle or poke fun at how gullible people living in ancient times were. The irony is that this tendency hasn’t really gone away even if it gets expressed in a different form. And there’s one specific form that I’ll be focusing on today: data.In today’s world there’s a certain fetishization of data where it’s perceived as having an infallible, largerthanlife stature, much like the fetishized objects of yore (the original meaning of “fetish” was a “material object regarded with awe as having mysterious powers”). If you make a claim and you have some data to back it up, why, then it must be true. But how is this similar to an object having magical powers? Isn’t data scientific and objective? It certainly can be, but it all depends on how the data is selected, collected, presented, and interpreted, and it’s rare that all of those things are done with equal objectivity. Unfortunately, just as with the snake oil purveyors of the ancient world, there are those who misuse data to manipulate others. Fortunately, you can protect yourself in the same way, through critical thinking or rather a very specific form of critical thinking that we can call data literacy.Data Can Be Objective but People Often Aren’tLet’s be clear about something. As an academic, I value data greatly. This is in no way one of those “scienceisfake” type sentiments you sometimes see on social media. To be clear, it’s not that science is fake or pletely subjective. It’s that data, which is a product of science, can be weaponize d and misused to manipulate you to think or behave in a certain way.In addition to being an academic, I’m also a former trial lawyer. In law we have a legal equivalent to data; it’s called “evidence.” But here’s the thing about evidence: although two opposing sides are operating under the same laws and procedures, how each side presents their selected evidence invariably leads to opposite conclusions. Data (or “evidence”) outside the courtroom can work the same way. It can be (mis)construed to support different conclusions based on how one selects and presents it. A mon example of this is shrink ing or blowing up a graph to make an increase or decrease look more significant than it actually is.So, the point I’m making is that data is indeed very important, so important that you need data literacy to avoid being manipulated by it.The Principles of Data LiteracyHow, then, do you cultivate data literacy? As with most topics on this blog, there’s no easy universal formula. But here are some principles you may wish to adopt.1. Develop a general foundation of critical thinkingData literacy is a subset of critical thinking, and so the first step is to bee a better critical thinker in general. (Fortunately, I have no less than three posts on this blog that cover various dimensions of critical thinking, including why it boosts your abilityto influence, mon pitfalls for critical thinkers, and using critical thinking to understand the narratives that drive people.)2. Ask yourself who stands to benefit and how?This one is fairly easy to do, with a mon and relatable example being when someone is literally trying to sell you something and directs a mass of data your way to support their case. Clearly, they stand to benefit from your buying whatever they’re selling. Now, it doesn’t necessarily mean that they’re deliberately misrepresent ing the data in an effort to manipulate you. But they do have a clear stake in your being persuaded so it pays (often literally) to be on guard.3. If it’s specialized knowledge, who can you ask about it?There are situations where someone could be presenting an argument with data that allegedly supports it, but you’re not an expert or highly informed on the topic so you’re not sure what to make of it (or at least that’s how you should feel if you’re not informed about something). You can always ask someone who is informed on the topic what they think, just don’t forget to maintain your critical thinking perspective. You are not obliged to reflexively accept the views of someone who may know more about a particular topic than you do. This is one reason, for example, why people often bring an experienced car buyer with them when they go to a car dealership.4. Ask yourself what’s missing from the data?Sometimes people present data or evidence in a way where they’re not overtly lying, but rather lying by omission. This happens in the selection process when they leave out one or more critical pieces of information that may make all the difference.For example, let’s say a tire salesman is trying to sell you an extended warranty and gives you all these facts and figures about how much money you would save by buying one, along with dazzling you with how much other customers have saved with their extended warranties. On the surface it may sound like an obvious choice, but what data is being left out? It could be a lot of things. Maybe, for example, the percentage of their customers who have actually had to use their extended warranties is just 1 percent, in which case the chances of your ever actually needing that warranty are extremely low. So always ask yourself, what’s being left out?5. If something sounds too good to be true, there’s a good chance that it isThis timehonored truism also applies to data, and it often goes handinhand with principle #3. Sometimes people will stack multiple pieces of data in an effort to build what looks like an irrefutable case for something. To again use our example of the salesman and the extended warranty, the more all the data makes something sound like the only reasonable choice, the more a bit of healthy skepticism is warranted. The pany wouldn’t be selling extended warranties unless it ultimately worked out in their favor (principle #2). This is because the majority of people who purchase extended warranties end up not actually needing them.6. Be wary of your own confirmation biasIt’s not just other people’s biases that you have to be careful about. You have to be careful about your own as well. We have a natural tendency to accept data uncritically, and a particular interpretation of that data, if it reinforces a position we already hold. This is called confirmation bias, and the best way to start protecting yourself against your own confirmation bias is to notice when it happens — and believe me, it happens a lot. When you notice yourself wanting something to be right, try to intentionally think of how it might be wrong. You might in fact be right, but this way you’d be reducing the chances of being in error.By no means do these principles cover everything about data literacy, but they are a good start. And none of this is to say that people in these situations are always manipulating the data or deliberately trying to fool you. Even if they have something to gain from your being persuaded, maybe their argument really is sound. And even if they are misrepresenting the data, it doesn’t mean they’re necessarily doing it on purpose. Maybe they misinterpreted the data or fell for their own confirmation bias. So, the point isn’t to automatically reject people’s arguments in these situations, and, conversely, these principles don’t guarantee thatyou won’t get manipulated. The critical thinking associated with data literacy simply reduces the chances of your being led astray, and in today’s data and informationsaturated world that’s a goal worth pursuing.Exercise 3：句子翻译练习The critical thinking associated with data literacy simply reduces the chances of your being led astray, and in today’s data and informationsaturated world that’s a goal worth pursuing.————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————。

报刊阅读英语试题及答案一、阅读理解（共20分，每题4分）阅读下列报刊文章，然后回答1-5题。

[文章标题]The Impact of Technology on Education[文章正文]In recent years, technology has had a profound impact on the educational landscape. With the rise of online learning platforms, students have access to a wealth of knowledge at their fingertips. Teachers are also leveraging technology to enhance their teaching methods, making lessons more interactive and engaging. However, the integration of technology in classrooms has also sparked debates about its potential drawbacks, such as the risk of distraction and the digital divide.1. What is the main topic of the article?A. The benefits of online learning platforms.B. The impact of technology on education.C. The challenges of integrating technology in classrooms.D. The history of educational technology.2. According to the article, what has technology enabled students to do?A. Access to a limited amount of knowledge.B. Access to a wealth of knowledge.C. Engage in traditional classroom settings.D. Avoid the use of digital devices.3. How are teachers using technology in the classroom?A. To reduce interaction with students.B. To make lessons more interactive and engaging.C. To focus solely on the use of textbooks.D. To eliminate the need for physical classrooms.4. What is a potential drawback mentioned in the article?A. The increased cost of educational technology.B. The risk of distraction.C. The lack of educational content online.D. The inability to use technology in rural areas.5. What is the "digital divide" referred to in the article?A. The gap between students who have access to technology and those who do not.B. The difference in teaching styles between traditional and digital classrooms.C. The disparity in the quality of online learning platforms.D. The challenge of keeping up with the pace of technological change.二、词汇理解（共10分，每题2分）根据文章内容，选择正确的词汇填空。

英语报刊阅读试题及答案一、阅读理解（共20分，每题4分）阅读下列短文，然后根据短文内容回答下列问题。

AThe Internet has changed the way we live and work. It has made communication faster and more convenient. Now people can send emails, make video calls, and share files with just a few clicks. The Internet has also made information more accessible. With a simple search, we can find almost anything we want to know. Moreover, the Internet has created new job opportunities. Many people can work remotely, which saves time and reduces the need for commuting.1. What is the main idea of the passage?A. The Internet has made communication faster.B. The Internet has made information more accessible.C. The Internet has created new job opportunities.D. The Internet has changed the way we live and work.2. What can people do with the Internet according to the passage?A. Send emails and make video calls.B. Share files and find information.C. Both A and B.D. All of the above.3. What is the benefit of working remotely mentioned in the passage?A. It saves time.B. It reduces the need for commuting.C. Both A and B.D. None of the above.BIn recent years, the number of people who prefer to live in the countryside has increased. Some people believe thatliving in the countryside is healthier because of the fresh air and the peaceful environment. Others think that the countryside is a better place to raise children because they can have more space to play and explore. However, some people still prefer to live in the city due to the convenience of city life and better job opportunities.4. Why do some people prefer to live in the countryside?A. Because of the fresh air.B. Because of the peaceful environment.C. Both A and B.D. None of the above.5. What is one of the reasons for raising children in the countryside?A. More space to play.B. Better job opportunities.C. The convenience of city life.D. The fresh air.6. What is the reason some people prefer to live in the city?A. The convenience of city life.B. The peaceful environment.C. More space to play.D. The fresh air.二、完形填空（共10分，每题2分）Read the following passage and fill in the blanks with the appropriate words.The world is becoming more and more connected. With the help of technology, we can easily communicate with people from different parts of the world. We can learn about different cultures and 7.________ (share) our own. This has led to a greater understanding and appreciation of diversity.7. share三、词汇运用（共10分，每题2分）Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the word given in the brackets.8. He has a lot of _______ (experience) in teaching English.9. The _______ (science) community is working together to solve this problem.10. The _______ (discover) of new planets is always exciting news.8. experience9. scientific10. discovery四、翻译（共10分，每题5分）Translate the following sentences into English.11. 随着科技的发展，我们的生活变得越来越便利。

英语报刊阅读练习50题1. The famous singer is known for her powerful voice and kind heart. What does she often do to help others?A. Donates money to charities.B. Buys expensive gifts for herself.C. Hides her wealth from the public.D. Ignores people in need.答案：A。

本题考查对人物行为的理解。

A 选项“向慈善机构捐款”符合这位歌手善良的形象和乐于助人的特点。

B 选项“给自己买昂贵的礼物”与帮助他人无关。

C 选项“向公众隐瞒财富”不符合她善良的特质。

D 选项“忽视有需要的人”与已知的她的形象相悖。

2. The athlete overcame many difficulties to win the championship. How did he keep motivated?A. By believing in himself.B. By giving up easily.C. By blaming others for his failures.D. By avoiding training.答案：A。

本题考查对人物保持动力的方式的理解。

A 选项“通过相信自己”是积极向上且合理的保持动力的方式。

B 选项“轻易放弃”不可能让他克服困难赢得冠军。

C 选项“把失败归咎于他人”是消极的态度，不利于保持动力。

D 选项“避免训练”无法让他取得成功。

3. The scientist made an important discovery. What inspired her topursue this research?A. Her love for science.B. The desire for fame.C. The pressure from her parents.D. The easy money it could bring.答案：A。

高三英语报刊阅读与信息提取单选题30题1. The news report said that the accident happened in a busy street. Which of the following is NOT true according to the report?A. The accident caused traffic jams.B. Several people were injured in the accident.C. The accident happened on a rainy day.D. The police arrived quickly after the accident.答案：C。

解析：新闻报道只提到事故发生在一条繁忙的街道，并未提及事故发生在雨天。

A 选项事故造成交通堵塞可能是繁忙街道发生事故后的结果；B 选项事故中有几人受伤符合常理；D 选项警察在事故后迅速到达也有可能。

所以选C。

2. In a news article about a scientific discovery, it is mentioned that the discovery could change the future. What is the main idea of the article?A. The discovery is very important.B. The discovery was made by a famous scientist.C. The discovery will solve all problems.D. The discovery is not practical.答案：A。

解析：文章提到发现可能改变未来，说明这个发现很重要。

B 选项文章重点不是谁做出的发现；C 选项说能解决所有问题太绝对；D 选项与文章提到可能改变未来不符。

How to Make Sure Your Day Starts Off GreatNew research shows that getting motivated can be as easy as 123.KEY POINTSThere are days when nothing seems to motivate you, and you view uping task s as stifling and routine.New research on innovative behavior shows how to turn dread into positive anticipation of daily plans.The 321 approach that builds on your strengths can help fulfilling days turn into fulfilling lives.You’ve got a big day ahead of you, and normally you’d be all fired up and ready to get going. However, you didn’t sleep quite as well as you would have liked, and something just seems “off.” You’ve spilled your coffee, it’s raining heavily, and you know that at some point, you’ll have no choice but to get out the door.When people feel as though they’ve got no energy, or that there’s just too much to deal with, it can be emotionally draining. On the other hand, when everything is lined up just right, there’s no stopping you. How, then, can you convert what seems like it might be a bad day into one that allows you to soar?Use Your Strengths to Get Your Best DayAccording to Southwest Jiaotong University’s Tao Liu and colleagues (2023), your best days are the ones in which you can fully engage your strengths, but there’s a proviso involved: Having the strength to go through your day is definitely beneficial, but the Liu et al team propose d that relying on strengths alone could bee a problem. The socalled “strengthbased” approach in research on workplace performance suggests that digging into those reserves may paradoxically keep people stuck in a rut rather than be willing to explore more creative options. You know what works, so you fail to engage your imagination in ways that could help you look at problems in a new light.Engaging your strength to its max without any relief can potentially lower your creativity; it can also be draining. Perhaps one of the reasons you’re not looking forward to your day is that you know that by its end, you’ll be exhausted. Fatigued before you even begin, you dread sapping all of your strength by pouring it into your work. Maybe you’d be more excited if you thought there would be at least some variation in what’s to e.There is a way out of this dilemma. Citing the theory of the late Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, the Chinese researchers propose that if you can direct your strengths to the activities that engage you both emotionally and intellectually, your creativity need not suffer. In this state, called “flow,” people bee almost unaware of their surroundings as they bee increasingly drawn into their work. You may have experienced this state yourself the last time you threw yourself into a home project that, before you realized it, took your entire day. Rather than being exhausted, you felt elated.Yet another mitigating factor that can prevent you from being stale, Liu et al propose, is gratitude. The more you appreciate the people you work for, the more likely it is that you’ll find value in what you do on a daily basis. Gratitude toward the organization (GTO), the authors suggest, helps you enter more readily into the state of flow. You might not feel this way every day, but on those days when you do, it’s much more likely that you’ll be able to avoid feeling that everything is just the same old same old.Testing This New Model of InnovationTo test their model predicting innovation from a bination of GTO, use of strengths, and flow, Liu and the research team recruited workers from a top Chinese engineering construction pany whose focus is on developing innovative, sustainable, products. The research team reports that the employees in this pany are encouraged to think as creatively as possible. It’s also a pany that seeks input from employees to find ways to create ideas that are both innovative and sustainable.Using a daily diary design covering a 3week period (15 working days), the Chinese research team was able to track dailyvariations in GTO as an influence on daily variations in strengths use, flow, innovative behavior, and, ultimately, job satisfaction. Their sample of 204 employees (average age 28 years old) pleted 4 assessments per day: Daily strengths use (e.g. “Today, I have conducted tasks that have suited my strengths well,”); daily innovative behavior (“Today, I searched out new working methods, techniques, and instruments at work”); daily flow (“Today, when I engaged in my work, I felt optimal enjoyment”); and daily GTO (“Today, I am grateful to my organization for many reasons”).As the authors predicted, on the days when workers reported that they experienced flow as well as GTO, they were more likely to say that they applied their strengths to engaging in innovative behavior. They were also more satisfied with their job on those days. Supporting what other psychologists have called the “broaden and build” theory, the findings suggest that being immersed in what you’re doing generates even more positive approaches to work, resulting in a greater willingness to experiment with new ideas. Because the pany they worked for valued rather than discouraged innovation, it’s likely that an overall sense of gratitude for allowing this freedom of thought provided that important extra push.A 123 Way to Energize Your DayThe workers in this study looked back on their day, but what if you flipped the questions around to think about the day that’s about to e? Being able to innovate should, based on these findings, help mobilize and motivate you. To get there, the three elements of strengths use plus flow plus gratitude could bee those energizing factors:1. Imagine yourself being as creative as possible. Put yourself into the frame of mind of looking at what you hope to acplish and then see if there is a way to change it up a little bit from the routine daytoday grind.2. Put yourself into a state that can generate flow. Viewing your daily activities, see them as a way to bee engrossed rather than bored. e up with inspiring phrases that seem to work for you.3. Think as positively as you can about what your organization does to help you. There may be days when you feel they’re not on your side, but at least start your day by looking optimistically at what they do offer you. If it's not an organization you work for, perhaps it's the effort you put into your family.To sum up, your strengths will always be your strengths, but putting them to their best use may take a conscious set of efforts. By starting each day on as positive a footing as possible, fulfilling days could bee fulfilling lives.Exercise 3：语法填空1.New research _______________ innovative behavior shows how to turn dread into positive anticipation of daily plans. On2.The 321 approach that builds on your strengths can help _______________(fulfill) days turn into fulfilling lives. Fulfilling3.It’s also a pany that seeks input from employees to find ways to create ideas that are both innovative and_______________(sustain). sustainable4.Being able to innovate should, based on these findings, help _______________(mobile) and motivate you. Mobilize5.Start your day by looking _______________(optimistic) at what they do offer you. Optimistically。

高一英语阅读报纸As an AI language model, I am unable to format the text in the exact layout of a newspaper article. However, I can provide you with a well-structured article that meets your requirements. Please find below an article about reading newspapers for high school freshmen.Title: Reading Newspapers: Expanding Horizons and Developing Language SkillsIntroduction:In the era of advanced technology and instant news updates, reading newspapers may seem outdated to some. However, this traditional practice provides numerous benefits, especially for high school freshmen. Newspapers offer a gateway to the wider world, opening doors to knowledge, diverse perspectives, and improved language skills. In this article, we will explore the reasons why high school freshmen should engage in reading newspapers and how it can enhance their overall development.1. Enhancing Vocabulary and Language Proficiency:Reading newspapers regularly exposes students to a wide range of vocabulary and language structures. News articles often use formal and well-structured language, contributing to the development of students' language skills. Additionally, encountering new words in context helps students understand their meanings, usage, and nuances, thus expanding their vocabulary. This linguistic enrichment lays a solid foundation for academic success and effective communication.2. Developing Critical Thinking and Analytical Skills:Newspaper articles encompass a variety of topics, including current events, politics, science, and human interest stories. Engaging with these diverse subjects encourages high school freshmen to think critically and enhances their analytical skills. Reading news articles prompts students to evaluate information, analyze different viewpoints, and form their own opinions. This process fosters independent thinking and helps them become well-informed global citizens.3. Promoting Awareness and Global Perspectives:By reading newspapers, high school freshmen gain access to local, national, and international news stories. This exposure promotes awareness and helps students understand the world beyond their immediate surroundings. Reading about global events, cultures, and perspectives fosters empathy and broadens their worldview. It encourages them to embrace diversity, appreciate different lifestyles, and develop a balanced understanding of global issues.4. Improving Reading Comprehension Skills:Reading newspapers challenges high school freshmen to navigate through a variety of article formats, styles, and lengths. The concise natureof newspaper articles, often presenting essential information in the opening sentences, enhances students' ability to extract key details efficiently. Over time, regular newspaper reading enhances their reading comprehension skills, allowing them to grasp complex concepts faster and more accurately.5. Fostering Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility:Newspapers serve as a platform for discussing societal issues, community initiatives, and the responsibilities of citizens. Reading about such topics encourages high school freshmen to engage in their communities, fosters a sense of social responsibility, and empowers them to take part in addressing local and global challenges. Well-informed citizens can play an active role in shaping and improving the world around them.Conclusion:In the digital age, high school freshmen might easily overlook the benefits of reading newspapers. However, by engaging with newspapers, students can develop their vocabulary, critical thinking skills, and global perspectives. Additionally, they can enhance their reading comprehension abilities and foster a sense of social responsibility. Encouraging high school freshmen to make newspaper reading a regular habit will contribute to their academic success, personal growth, and preparation for an ever-changing world.。

Can You Prevent Depression Through Connection?7 healthy habits may help lower the risk of depression.KEY POINTSConnecting with others is a powerful defense against feelings of depression.People who adhered to five or more healthy habits experienced a 57% reduction in the risk of depression.Frequently confiding in others is associated with up to 15 percent reduced odds of developing depression.One new study released last month caught my attention because it focused on the connection between depression and healthy habits. The study showed that if people were able to maintain a broad range of healthy habits, like getting a good amount of sleep or spending time with others, they were significantly less likely to experience episodes of depression. The seven habits that researchers identified, in no particular order, are: Moderate alcohol consumption, Healthy diet, Never smoking, Healthy sleep, Regular physical activity, Lowtomoderate sedentary behavior, Frequent social connection.Recently researchers made a significant discovery: Those who adhered to five or more of these seven “healthy habits” experienced a remarkable 57% reduction in the risk of depression. Initially, I found this report incredibly inspiring after having personally witnessed the transformative impact of lifestyle changes on mental health and wellbeing. However, with further contemplation, it struck me how individuals currently suffering from depression might react to the study’s findings. When depression has such a heavy burden, the mere act of getting out of bed can be an immense challenge, let alone preparing a nourishing meal or motivating yourself to exercise. Hence, it occurred to me that providing a pragmatic approach, with achievable steps inspired by this research, could offer a glimmer of hope for those in the middle of an episode of depression. As a psychiatrist, I firmly advocate for the efficacy of therapy and, when necessary, medication. Yet the real power lies in bining these modalities with some number of the study’s healthy habits.Rank What’s Possible Given Your Unique SituationTo start, I remend that people rank the seven healthy habits in order of feasibility in their life. For example, if you are a new parent, it’s very unlikely you are going to get healthy sleep in the near future, so it is probably best not to prioritize that one immediately. When creating your ranking, for many people, Maslow's Hierarchy of human needs (which starts at critical physiological needs like food and clothing, up to safety, belonging and love, esteem, cognitive, esthetic, selfactuation and transcendence) will reign. If you are not sleeping or eating well, those will probably take precedence given their necessity for life. For those that have prominent drug, alcohol or tobacco use in their lives, those vices will need to be address ed earlier on in order to have improved sleep, exercise and healthy social interaction later.Identify the “Small Wins” That Make a Big DifferenceOnce your list is created, how can you achieve small wins for the top items on your list? I want to stress that it is important to not overly mit to anything, especially if you are in a hectic period of your life. I remend that people identify a life change that is small and manageable, which will then impart more immediate, sustained success.If your plan for increasing physical activity is one hour a day of exercise, that may be totally impractical with your current schedule. Many people can be daunted by “exercise” in the punitive sense, so e up with something that gets you moving that isn’t as drastic as going for a twomile run or lifting weights. Prosocial and low impact hobbies like gardening, bowling, grabbing coffee and walking with a friend can really help your mental health and get you moving.The ideal scenario of eight hours of sleep is going to be almost impossible for a new parent. Instead, try to get out of the house once in a while for a weekly stroller walk with a friend, which would hit on both “physical activity” and “social connection”. Or, if you feel like your life is too busy and overwhelming already, try to reduce something that isn’tnecessarily adding value to your life, like screen time. If you can take the 15 minutes a day that you’d typically spend scrolling on social media, to instead go for a walk or cook a healthy meal, that can make a big difference in your mental health. You can then build off of these efforts and make new, longterm routines, like starting to take a 30minute walk with friends a few times a week.Test It OutOnce you have your ranking plete based on your life, start hitting one at a time. I suggest a onemonth “test” with the highest one or two things you want to achieve on your personalized feasibility scale. Again, keep in mind the “small wins” that will lead to bigger ones later on. Give yourself a daily “pulse check” ranking your feelings from 110, with 10 being the most happy. When you actively pursue your one or two healthier habits a day, how do you feel? Write down your happiness ranking in a journal to see which activities make the biggest difference on your mood.Give Yourself Grace and Get Help If You Need ItDealing with depression is often a lifelong, difficult effort. Just by reading this post or looking into the study I referenced, you are actively looking out for yourself and trying to get better. As you start feeling more overwhelmed, stressed, or alone, it is a good idea to put a plan in place to preventatively increase some of the healthy activity items on the list, while closely monitoring your sleeping and eating habits. If you are struggling with where to start on getting better or even pleting this ranking, talk to a therapist. They can work on a personalized plan with you and suggest some lifestyle changes that I didn’t have a chance to cover here.The Courage of ConnectionLastly, since this column is entitled “The Courage of Connection,” I do have to stress the impact that frequent social connection can have on feelings of depression. Earlier this year, the U.S. Surgeon General issued an advisory that pointed out just how connected loneliness and isolation are to our overall health. It said, “a review of 63 studies concluded that loneliness and social isolation among children and adolescents increase the risk of depression and anxiety and that this risk remained high even up to nine years later.” Additionally, the advisory stated that, “social connection also seems to protect against depression even in people with a higher probability of developing the condition. For example, frequently confiding in others is associated with up to 15 percent reduced odds of developing depression among people who are already at higher risk due to their history of traumatic or otherwise adverse life experiences.”If this healthy habits list looks too daunting, even after reviewing my advice on how to tackle it in little pieces, reach out to someone for help, advice, or just some basic social interaction. That could be a friend, family member, or a therapist. We weren’t meant to go through life alone, and connecting with others is an incredibly powerful defense against feelings of depression and one of the healthiest habits you can cultivate.Exercise 3：语法填空练习1.Connecting with others is a powerful _______________(defend) against feelings of depression.2.Frequently confiding in others is associated __________ up to 15 percent reduced odds of developing depression.3.One new study released last month _______________(catch) my attention because it focused on the connectionbetween depression and healthy habits.4.The study showed that if people were able to maintain a broad range of healthy habits, like getting a good amount ofsleep or spending time with others, they were_______________(significant) less likely to experience episodes ofdepression.5.Those who adhered to five or more of these seven “healthy habits” experienced a remarkable 57%_______________(reduce) in the risk of depression.6.I found this report incredibly inspiring after having personally witnessed the _______________(transform) impact oflifestyle changes on mental health and wellbeing.7.The real power lies _________ bining these modalities with some number of the study’s healthy habits.8.I remend that people rank the seven healthy habits in order of_______________(feasible) in their life.9.If your plan for increasing physical activity is one hour a day of exercise, that may be totally_______________(practical) with your current schedule.10.Once you have your ranking plete ______________(base) on your life, start hitting one at a time.11.Loneliness and social ______________(isolate) among children and adolescents increase the risk of depression andanxiety.。

1. No weapons of mass destruction---Britain’s key justification for war have been found. The Pentagon acknowledged last week that a review of more than 600,000 captured Iraqi documents showed “no evidence that Saddam Hussein’s regime had any operational links with Osama bin Laden’s al-Qaida terrorist network”. (基地恐怖组织）英国出兵伊拉克的主要理由---大规模杀伤性武器，并未被找到。

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