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Unit 2 Healthy Lifestyle-单元阅读与写作专练
Part1 阅读过关
一、阅读理解。
When Sonja Detrinidad opened her online shop selling houseplants, she didn't have high hopes for it. But the opposite happened:She was flooded, shipping out 1,200 orders in June of 2020 alone. In the past year, Detrinidad sent out more than 70,000 plants. Her success is just one example of increased time at home leading to an explosion in the houseplant industry.
“Plants are in fashion right now,” says Dr. Melinda Knuth, a researcher from the University of Florida. “People who live in plant-rich environments report a higher life satisfaction rating,” she says. “Adding more nature to our environment can change our mood and how we think.”Plants can improve our state of mind in a few ways but the biggest is by decreasing our level of cortisol, the stress hormone(激素)in our body.
“Students who are around plants perform better academically than students who are in a classroom without plants,” says Knuth. “This productivity also translates into the workplace for adults. Our study showed that there was a 30% decrease in sick leave for people who were in plant-rich workplaces.”
If you're among the groups of people who are enjoying the mental and physical health benefits of surrounding yourself with plants, don't beat yourself up if one(or a few!) doesn't make it. “Doctors practice medicine and lawyers practice law and you should allow yourself the practice it takes to sustain a plant. Tending to plants is an exercise in patience and learning. Be invested in taking care of it, but if it dies, go get another one,” Detrinidad says.#4
1.How was Detrinidad's business when it started?( )
A.It faced tough competition. B.It suffered a great loss.
C.It got lots of financial support. D.It went surprisingly well.
2.What is one of Knuth's findings about plants?( )
A.They appeal more to students. B.They purify the environment.
C.They raise the cortisol level. D.They enhance productivity.
3.What does Detrinidad try to explain by mentioning doctors and lawyers?( )
A.The necessity of social skills. B.The meaning of sustainability.
C.The importance of repeated efforts. D.The value of professional opinions.
4.What can be a suitable title for the text?( )
A.Time to Replace Houseplants B.Plants Boost Your Mood
C.Tips on Choosing Houseplants D.Plants Brighten Your Home
二、七选五
What is moderation(适度)? Basically, it means eating only as much food as your body needs. You should feel satisfied at the end of a meal, but not too full. 1.___ But it doesn't mean saying goodbye to the foods you love.
Take your time. It's important to slow down and think about food as something nutritious rather than just something to eat in between meetings. 2.___ It actually takes a few minutes for your brain to tell your body that it has had enough food, so eat slowly and stop eating before you feel full.
Eat with others whenever possible. Eating alone, especially in front of the TV or computer, often leads to mindless overeating. And be careful about the foods you keep at hand. It's more challenging to eat in moderation if you have unhealthy snacks at the ready, like cookies. 3.___
Control emotional(情绪的) eating. 4.___ Many of us also turn to food to deal with unpleasant emotions such as sadness, loneliness, or boredom. But by learning healthier ways to manage emotions, you can regain control over the food you eat and your feelings.
5.___ A healthy breakfast can start your metabolism(新陈代谢), while eating small, healthy meals keeps your energy up all day. Avoid eating late at night. Try to eat dinner earlier and fast for 14-16 hours until breakfast the next morning. Studies suggest that eating only when you're most active and giving your digestive system a long break each day may help to regulate weight.
A. Eat properly throughout the day.
B. We don't always eat just to satisfy hunger.
C. Don't swallow a meal on the way to work.
D. Most of us need to double the amount we eat.
E. Instead, surround yourself with healthy choices.
F. For many of us, moderation means eating less than we do now.
G. That won't lead to cheating or giving up on your new eating plan.
Part2 写作过关
三、根据汉语提示完成情境。
1.感受到儿子的不安,妈妈关切地问他出了什么事。
_______________________, the mother inquired with concern what was wrong.
2.第二天,我在颁奖典礼上被授予了奖项和证书。
_____________, I was presented with my award and a certificate at the ceremony.
3.那一刻,幸福与感动交织在一起,涌上心头。
_______________, happiness and the feeling of being moved mingled, welling up into my heart.
4.当我向他打招呼时,他并没有立刻认出我,所以我又做了一遍自我介绍。
He didn't recognise me immediately when I said hello to him, ______________________________.
5.他告诉吉姆这件衬衫对他来说很珍贵,因为这是他赢得第一场演讲比赛时穿的那件衬衫。
He told Jim that the shirt was valuable to him, ______________________________________________.
四、根据提示补全短文。
场景1:双胞胎计划为妈妈做早餐,没想到把厨房弄得一团糟,正当他们不知所措时,爸爸出现了……
As the twins looked around them in disappointment, their father appeared.1._______________(看到厨房里一团糟), he immediately understood what had happened, 2.______________________(但是他并没有生气). Instead, he applied some medicine to Jeff's hand, and then set out to help them clean up the mess, throwing away the burnt toast. 3.______(接着), they began to make breakfast, and by now the twins looked cheerful. 4.____________(不久以后), the porridge was ready. Their father instructed them to fry the rest of the bread.5.__________________(很快), the toast was ready, too.
场景2:作者的女儿Jane梦想成为歌手,但一场车祸让Jane的梦想搁浅了。有一天,Jane的音乐老师Mary带来了好消息……
One day, however, Mary came with good news. She told Jane the school music festival was to be held the next month and that her classmates all expected her to sing on behalf of their class. "Really?" Jane exclaimed with excitement but immediately lowered her head.6.____________________________(注意到她的犹豫和缺乏自信), Mary and I said some encouraging words 7._______________________(并且说服她报名参加). 8.______________________(在接下来的一个月), Jane engaged herself wholeheartedly in practicing singing. Under Mary's guidance, she made rapid progress and her confidence was also building up. 9._______________________(终于这个重要的日子来了)when Jane would give her singing performance on stage.
参考答案
一、DDCB
二、FCEBA
三、Sensing her son's unease;The next day;At that moment;so I introduced myself again;because it was the shirt he wore when he won the first speech contest
四、1.Seeing the mess in the kitchen
2.but he wasn't annoyed/angry/mad/cross
3.Next
4.Before long
5.Soon/Moments later
6.Noticing her hesitation and lack of confidence
7. and persuaded her to sign up for it
8.In the following month
9.Finally the big day came
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