Healthy knees aren’t the main consideration in choosing high heels, but new research says chunky heels are just as bad for the knees as spindly stilettos（細高跟鞋）. “It takes a long time to feel the effects of knee osteoarthritis（骨關(guān)節(jié)炎）—and once you do it, it is too late,” said Dr. Casey Kerrigan, leading researcher of the study and associate professor at Harvard Medical School’s department of physical medicine. “I compare it to smoking—one cigarette is not painful, but over a lifetime it is. Wide-heeled shoes feel comfortable, so women wear them all day long,” Kerrigan said. “They are better for your feet than stiletto heels, but just as bad for your knees.”

In the study, researchers had twenty women wear two pairs of shoes with three-inch heels, one with a narrow heel and the other with a thick one. The scientists compared how much pressure was put on the women’s knees by both types of shoes. The women also walked bare-foot to test normal pressure. The scientists found that both types of shoes applied equal amounts of pressure to the knees. Compared with walking barefoot, the heels increased pressure on the inside of the knee by 26 percent. Increased pressure on the knee eventually leads to arthritis, experts say.

The idea that high heels are bad for your health isn’t new—scientists have warned women for years that they contribute to problems ranging from corns to hammer toes, tendonitis, knee pain, sprained（扭傷）ankles and back problems. But in 1998, Kerrigan and a team of Harvard researchers were the first to link high heels and knee osteoarthritis, a painful joint disease that destroys cartilage（軟骨）surrounding the knee. The first study looked only at stiletto heels, and Kerrigan said she wanted to study the chunky high-heeled shoes because she noticed many women wearing. “his study confirms what we all intuitively（直覺地）know that high-heeled shoes of any kind are not good for our health,” said Dr. Glem Pfeiffer, a San Francisco doctor and member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons who was not connected to the study.

1. The study mentioned in the second paragraph found that _________.

A. pressure on the foot is caused by high heels

B. the pressure is abnormal while walking barefoot

C. arthritis is always caused by pressure on the knees

D. both types of shoes have the same harm to the knees

2. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A. people got to know the high heels are bad for health recently

B. people have known the high heels are bad for health for years

C. people haven’t known the high heels are bad for health yet

D. people will be warned that the stiletto high heels are bad for health soon

3. Kerrigan’s late study looked at the chunky high-heeled shoes because _________.

A. they feel more comfortable

B. they are related to knee osteoarthritis

C. they are worn by many women

D. they are different from stiletto heels

4. The best title for the passage may be _________.

A. Taking Healthy Knees into Consideration

B. High-heels Do Harm to Knees

C. Chunky Heels and Stiletto Heels

D. When Wearing High-heels

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Atlanta Falcons vs. New York Giants
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Carolina Panthers vs. New York Jets
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☆ A safety helmet and elbow, wrist and knee pads must always be worn while your child is skateboarding．
☆ Sneakers must always be worn while your child is skateboarding．Don’t let your child skate in bare feet, sandals or any other open-toed shoes．
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A．Mon., Nov.15th, 2011 1:00 P.M.
B．Mon., Nov.1st, 2011 1:00 P.M.
C．Mon., Nov.29th, 2011 1:00 P.M.
D．Fri., Dec.3rd, 2011 8:20 P.M.
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C．Skateboarding without helmet and knee pads is unwise．
D．There are no meals provided in Pacific Islands Club．

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科目：高中英語 來源：2012屆廣東省潮州金中-揭陽一中高三上學(xué)期期中聯(lián)考英語試卷 題型：填空題

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請閱讀下列個人信息，然后匹配人物與擬選的課程：
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【小題2】Maude has been retired for 2 years. She is in good health but wants to keep active and remain in shape. She is interested in a hobby that isn't too difficult to learn and will give her lots of fresh air and the chance to meet some new friends. She only has free time on the weekend as most weekdays are spent taking care of her grandchildren.
【小題3】id is a high school student that recently hurt his knee playing football. The doctor has told him that for the next 6 months he shouldn't put too much pressure or weight on it and he needs to do some sport that will help him build up his strength but will not cause any more damage to his knee. Afternoon after school is his preferred time.
【小題4】Nancy is a university student who loves excitement and is always willing to try out something different. She has little patience however and wants a sporting activity that will give her the chance to do many different things. As she works part time after class and on the weekend she is only free on weekday afternoon.
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Grandfather was an elder Cherokee Native American who had a wrinkled, nut brown face and kind dark eyes．His grandson often came in the evening to sit on his knee and asked the many questions that children asked．

One day the grandson came to his grandfather with a look of anger on his face and the following story．"Father and I went to the store today and because I helped him, he bought me a present, a jack-knife．I went outside to wait for father and to admire my new knife in the sunlight．Some town boys came by and saw me．They surrounded me and started saying bad things．They called me dirty and stupid and said that I should not have such a fine knife．The largest of these boys pushed me back and I fell over one of the other boys．I dropped my knife and one of them picked it up and they all ran away laughing．I hate them．I hate them all．”

The elder Cherokee, with eyes that had seen too much, lifted his grandson's face so his eyes looked into the boy's face．Grandfather said, " Let me tell you a story．I, too, at times, have felt a great hate for those who have taken so much with no sorrow for what they do．But hate wears you down and does not hurt your enemy．It is like drinking poison and wishing your enemy would die．I have struggled with these feelings many times．It is as if two wolves are inside me．．．It is a terrible fight．

One wolf is good and does no harm．He lives in harmony with all around him and does not take offense (冒犯) when no offense is intended．It will only fight when it is right to do so and in the right way．This wolf stands for joy, peace, love, hope, sharing, modesty, kindness, friendship, sympathy, generosity, truth and faith．

The other wolf is full of anger．The smallest thing will set off his fiercest temper．He fights everyone, all the time, for no reason．He cannot think because his anger and hate are so much．

It is helpless anger, for his anger will change nothing．This wolf represents fear, envy, greed, self-pity, guilt, lies, false pride and superiority．

Sometimes, it is hard to live with these two wolves inside me for both of them try to control my mind．This same fight is going on inside you and inside every other person too．"

The boy looked into his grandfather's eyes and asked, "Which wolf will win?" The old Cherokee simply replied ．．．

     "The one you feed．"

1.The boy was angry because ______.

     A．he was not satisfied with his present

     B．his back was badly injured in a fight

     C．he had waited for his father for too long

     D．his jack-knife had been taken away by some boys

2.The angry wolf would probably be described as ______.

     A．a(chǎn)ggressive(好斗)      B．sympathetic     C．modest      D．unsuccessful

3.We can learn from the third paragraph that ______.

     A．"hate" is healthy                   B．"hate" hurts oneself

     C．"hate" is complicated            D．"hate" harms one's enemies

4.What did Grandfather mean by saying "The one you feed" in the last paragraph?

     A．We should feed the two wolves equally．

     B．Living in harmony with others is important．

     C．Our feelings should be expressed at the right time．

     D．The choices we make determine who we will become．

 

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科目：高中英語 來源：2010-2011學(xué)年福建省高三第二次月考英語卷 題型：閱讀理解

The oldest forms of medicine are enjoying a comeback. Modern holistic medicine（整體醫(yī)學(xué)） is an approach that treats the whole patient, not just the disease. It is a way to maintain good health rather than cure illness. The most important influences on today’s holistic medicine are ancient Chinese medicine and Indian Ayurvedic medicine, both of which promoted whole body health.

     Holistic medicine usually combines diet, physical exercise and meditation, together with other alternative techniques such as massage（按摩）and acupuncture（針炙）. Herbal treatment, a practice of treating illness by using plants, is influenced by the writings of Culpeper as well as Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine. Homeopathy（順勢療法）is one of the forms of holistic medicine which is widely practiced in Europe and the USA. Homeopathy began in Germany in the early 1800s, when Samuel Hahnemann bescribed how very tiny doses（劑量）of a drug had an effect on his patients. According to Hahnemann, the more the drug was diluted（稀釋）, the stronger its effects. The substance selected would produce similar effects to the disease itself if given in large doses. In the UK homeopathy is regarded as a non-traditional but just about acceptable treatment.

     Meditation and contemplation have an important role in holistic medicine. They were brought to Europe by Indian teachers who combined Indian Ayurvedic medicine with Western beliefs. Transcendental meditation（超脫靜坐）is one of the best known of these techniques. People repeat words inside their head to reach a state of deep relaxation.

     The holistic movement has made many doctors look at the whole patient, not just the disease. Life-style, emotional problems and diet are just some of the factors that can affect a person’s health. Holistic medicine emphasizes good diet, exercise and fresh air, all of which contribute to health.Some clinics now offer holistic medicine along with traditional treatments, so that their patients can choose a combination of treatments that suits them. One problem with holistic medicine is that it is difficult for people to be sure a doctor is reliable. To solve this, many countries want alternative doctors to form professional bodies.

1.Modern holistic medicine centers upon ____________ .

     A. curing a disease                  B. herbal treatment

     C. continuous development           D. keeping patients healthy

2.Which of the following does NOT belong to holistic medicine?

     A. massage          B. meditation     C.a balanced diet        D.a knee operation

3.The principle of homeopathy is that ___________.

     A. the large doses of medicine that will not be harmful will take better effect

     B. the disease will be cured sooner by taking larger doses of medicine

     C. a small thinner dose of medicine will be more effective

     D.the doses of medicine depend on how serious the illness is

4.Which is the best title of the passage?

     A. Holistic Medicine                 B.Traditional Medicine Returns

     C.History of Medicine               D.Combination of Treatments Works

5.What can we infer from the passage?

     A. Relaxation is the key of holistic treatment.

     B. Holistic medicine needs to become more trustworthy.

C.Holistic treatment is more beneficial than traditional treatments.

    D.Holistic medicine will become the most welcome treatment soon.

 

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閱讀下列應(yīng)用文及相關(guān)情息，井按照要求匹配信息。

首先請閱讀下列課程的信息：

A. City Water Skiing Centre —— We are in the heart of the city and give you an easy chance to enjoy the fun and excitement of water skiing. We offer half-hour lessons every hour between 9 am and 4 pm. A fun way to get a lot of exercise quickly and then stay fit.

B. Horse Riding School ——Our experienced teachers provide one-on-one instruction that makes leaning to ride a horse safe and easy. We are located on a large farm where you will be able to get to enjoy lots of fresh air and the beauty of nature. Open 7 days a week between 8 am and 6 pm.

C. Ballroom Dancing Society ——The dancing society is organizing a special course for new members. No experience is necessary and if you don't have your own partner we will arrange one for you. Have fun learning to dance and making new friends in class and at our many social events. Classes every Monday and Thursday from 7 pm to 9 pm.

D. Hiking Club —— The club is looking for new members to join us on our regular hikes. Each weekend we go to local mountain and forest locations for long walks providing the chance for plenty of exercise and fresh air. Different members take part each week so you will have the chance to make new friends. The hikes range in difficulty from easy to very hard and we expect our member to be fit before they join.

E. Ron's Boxing Gym ——We don't just teach you how to box; we teach you how to keep fit for the rest of your life. Our training involves many different activities such as running , skipping and lifting weight, as well as ——of course —— actual boxing . Once a month we also organize practice fights for members of the same sex and weight. Open 2 pm to 10 pm.

F. Water Polo Club ——If you can swim and like ball sports then you'1l love water polo. It is like playing football in the water, a fun and low-impact way to stay healthy. As a water-based sport it is also the ideal way to recover from injury. Open weekdays 9 am to 11 am and 4 pm to 8 pm.

請閱讀下列個人信息，然后匹配人物與擬選的課程：

1. Harold is a busy bank manager working in the city. He has put on a lot of weight in recent years and wants to take up a sport that will help him get fit. He enjoys thrilling and exciting sports but as he often has to work late into the evening and on the weekend so he only has time to go during his workday lunch hour.

2.Maude has been retired for 2 years. She is in good health but wants to keep active and remain in shape. She is interested in a hobby that isn't too difficult to learn and will give her lots of fresh air and the chance to meet some new friends. She only has free time on the weekend as most weekdays are spent taking care of her grandchildren.

3.Sid is a high school student that recently hurt his knee playing football. The doctor has told him that for the next 6 months he shouldn't put too much pressure or weight on it and he needs to do some sport that will help him build up his strength but will not cause any more damage to his knee. Afternoon after school is his preferred time.

4. Nancy is a university student who loves excitement and is always willing to try out something different. She has little patience however and wants a sporting activity that will give her the chance to do many different things. As she works part time after class and on the weekend she is only free on weekday afternoon.

5.Spike has recently moved to the city and doesn't have many friends. He is not really a sports fan but wants to do something that is fun and that will give him the chance to meet new people. He is only free in the evening.

 

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