What do former American president Bill Clinton and rock musician Pete Townshend have in common.'? Both men have hearing damage from exposure(暴露,接觸) to loud music, and both now wear hearing aids(助聽器) as a result. As a teenager, Clinton played saxophone in a band. Townshend, who has the more severe hearing loss, was a guitarist for a band called the Who. He is one of the first rock musicians to call the public's attention to the problem of hearing loss from exposure to loud music.
Temporary(暫時) hearing loss can happen after only 15 minutes of listening to loud music. One early warning sign is when your ears begin to feel warm while you listen to music at a rock concert or through headphones. One later is that an unusual sound or a ringing is sometimes produced in your head after the concert.
"What happens is that the hair cells in the inner ear are damaged, but they're not dead," says physician and ear specialist Dr. Sam Levine. According to Dr. Levine, if you avoid further exposure to loud noise, it's possible to recondition the cells(細胞) somewhat. However, he adds, "Eventually, over a long period of time, hair cells are permanently damaged." And this is no small problem.
What sound level is dangerous? According to Dr. Levine, regular exposure to noise above 85 decibels (分貝) is considered dangerous. The chart below offers a comparison of decibel levels to certain sounds. Here's another measurement you can use. If you're at a rock concert and the music is so loud that you have to shout to make yourself heard, you' re at risk for hearing loss. That's when wearing protective devices such as earplugs becomes critical.
The facts are pretty frightening. But are rock bands turning down the volume.'? Most aren't. "Rock music is supposed to be loud," says drummer Andrew Sather."I wouldn't have it any other way. And neither would the real fans of rock. "
Continued exposure to loud music and the failure to wear earplugs can lead to deafness, according to Dr. Levine. He states, "There's no cure for hearing loss. Your ears are trying to tell you something. That ringing is the scream of your hair cells dying. Each time that happens, more and more damage is done. "
Levels of Common Noises Normal conversation 50 — 65 dB Food blender 88 dB Jet plane flying above a person standing outside 103 dB Rock band during a concert 110 — 140 dB |
A.loud music is a major cause of hearing loss |
B.famous people may have hearing problems |
C.teenagers should stay away from school bands |
D.the problem of hearing damage is widely known |
A.not to be seen | B.to fill with sound |
C.to become larger in size | D.to make good again |
A.a(chǎn) list of harmful sounds |
B.the effect of rock concerts |
C.the noise levels of sounds |
D.relationship between daily activities and hearing loss |
A.When your ears feel warm, your hair cells are dead. |
B.Drummer Andrew Sather gives good advice. |
C.Many are at the risk of losing hearing. |
D.Doctors know how to deal with hearing loss. |
【小題1】A
【小題2】D
【小題3】B
【小題4】C
解析試題分析:文章介紹嘈雜的音樂是聽力喪失的主要原因,如果及時避免,聽力會修復,但是如果繼續(xù)使用,就會導致完全的失聰。
【小題1】細節(jié)題:從第一段的句子:Both men have hearing damage from exposure to loud music, and both now wear hearing aids as a consequence.可知嘈雜的音樂是聽力喪失的主要原因,選A
【小題2】猜詞題:從第三段的句子:if you avoid further exposure to loud noise, it's possible to recondition the cells somewhat.可知如果你避免進一步暴露于嘈雜的音樂,這些毛發(fā)細胞會變好的,選D
【小題3】推理題:從第四段的話:regular exposure to noise above 85 decibels (分貝) is considered dangerous.和表格里面的比較數(shù)字:Rock band during a concert110 — 140 dB可知最后的表格是為了表明搖滾音樂會的影響,選B
【小題4】細節(jié)題:從文章最后一段的句子:Continued exposure to loud music and the failure to wear earplugs can lead to deafness,可知Dr. Sam Levine可能會同意很多人有失去聽力的危險,選 C
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科目:高中英語 來源: 題型:閱讀理解
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【小題1】In the Lifestyle section, you may not find ___________.
A.journals of travels | B.well-taken photographs |
C.stories of Leonard Maltin | D.opinions on restaurants |
A.It offers readers bread and butter. |
B.It welcomes research developments and breakthroughs. |
C.It helps you to recognize your schoolmates and teachers. |
D.It is a source of inspiration for the community. |
A.declare the rights of Campus Link |
B.introduce someone worthy of feature |
C.share views and articles among teachers |
D.encourage contributions for the next issue |
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Using too much water or throwing rubbish into our rivers are clear ways that humans can put our water supply in danger ,but we also affect our water supply in less obvious ways .
You may wonder how paving(鋪砌) a road can lead to less useable fresh water . A major part of the water we use every day is groundwater . Groundwater does not come from lakes or rivers .It came from underground . The more roads and parking lots we pave ,the less water can flow into the ground to become groundwater .
Human activity is not responsible for all water shortages(短缺). Drier climates are of course more likely to have droughts(干旱) than areas with more rainfall ,but in any case, good management can help to make sure there is enough water to meet our basic needs .
Thinking about the way we use water every day can make a big difference ,too. In the United States ,a family of four can use 1.5tons of water a day ! This shows how much we depend on water to live ,but there’s a lot we can do to lower the number .
You can take steps to save water in your home .To start with ,use the same glass for your drinking water all day .Wash it only once a day .Run your dishwasher (洗碗機)only when it is full 。Help your parents fix any leaks in your home . You can even help to keep our water supply clean by recycling batteries instead of throwing them away .
【小題1】.Which of the following is most likely to lead to less groundwater ?
A.paving parking lots . | B.Throwing batteries away . |
C.Using river water | D.Throwing rubbish into lakes . |
A.All water shortages are due to human behavior . |
B.There is much we can do to reduce family size . |
C.It takes a lot of effort to meet our water needs . |
D.The average family in America makes proper use of water . |
A.show us how to fix leaks at home |
B.tell us how to run a dishwasher |
C.prove what drinking glass is best for us |
D.suggest what we do to save water at home |
A.Why paving roads reduces our water |
B.how much we depend on water to live |
C.why droughts occur more in dry climates |
D.how human activity affects our water supply |
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Doctors say obesity,also known as severe overweight,is a complex condition.A doctor may advise medical interventions(醫(yī)療干預) in addition to changes in behavior.But experts say the more successful weightloss plans include a wellbalanced diet and exercise.
People who want to avoid weight gain have to balance the number of calories they eat with the number of calories they use.To lose weight,you can reduce the number of calories you take in,or increase the number you use,or both.Experts at the National Institutes of Health say to lose weight,a person should do some moderate or intensive physical exercise most days of the week.This could include fast walking,sports or strength training.
A recent study looked at four of the most popular dieting plans in the United States.Researchers at Stanford University studied more than three hundred overweight women,mostly in their thirties or forties.Each woman went on one of the four plans:Atkins,The Zone,Ornish or LEARN.The women attended diet classes and received written information about the food plans.At the end of a year,the women on the Atkins diet had lost the most,more than four and a half kilograms on average.
Christopher Gardner led the study,reported in the Journal of the American Medical Association. He said the Atkins diet may be more successful because of its simple message to lower the intake of sugar.Also,he said the advice to increase protein in the diet leads to more satisfying meals.
But last week,another report suggested that only a small minority of people have longterm success in dieting.Researchers at the University of California found that most dieters regained their lost weight within five years.And often they gained back even more.But those who kept the weight off generally were the ones who exercised.
【小題1】All the following is helpful to lose weight EXCEPT________.
A.a(chǎn) healthy diet | B.physical exercise |
C.medical interventions | D.being polite to others |
A.you eat the same number of calories as the number you use |
B.you take in less calories than the number you use |
C.you take in more calories than the number you use |
D.you take exercise regularly on the weekdays |
A.there are four popular dieting plans in the USA |
B.the Atkins diet has the best effect on losing weight |
C.lots of women attended diet classes every day |
D.dieting plan is the most important |
A.The change of your life habits can help you lose weight. |
B.You’d better exercise once a week to lose some weight. |
C.The Atkins diet may be good because of lowering the intake of sugar. |
D.Some people gain weight back for their unhealthy diet. |
A.Successful Weightloss Plans | B.Four Popular Dieting Plans |
C.What Is the Atkins Diet? | D.Few People Fail in Losing Weight |
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科目:高中英語 來源: 題型:閱讀理解
Dr. Sylvia Earle wants you to stop eating fish. It's not because fish are endangered, though wild fish stocks in many oceans are very low. It's not because they're bad for you, though fish in many areas are exposed to poisonous substances in the water. It’s because they're smart.
"Fish are sensitive, they have personalities," says the marine biologist. For Earle, eating a fish would be like eating a dog or a cat. "I would never eat anyone I know personally."
There's a lot more to fish than meets the eye: they talk to each other, they like to be touched, and they engage in behavior that can seem very human. They can remember things and learn from experience. Earle and a growing number of animal rights activists see these as strong arguments against eating fish altogether.
The activists also point out that fish feel pain and fish suffer horribly on their way from the sea to the supermarket. "While it may seem conspicuous that fish are able to feel pain, like every other animal, some people think of fish as swimming vegetables," says Dr. Lynne Sneddon. "Really, it's kind of a moral question. Is the enjoyment you get from fishing (or eating fish) more important than the pain of the fish?"
Fishermen and (fried) fish lovers are skeptical. "I've never seen a smart fish," says Marie Swaringen as she finishes off a plate of fish at a Seattle seafood restaurant. "If they were very smart, they wouldn't get caught."
"For years, everyone's been telling us to eat fish because it's so good for us," says another diner. "Now I've got to feel guilty while I'm eating my fish? What are they going to think of next? Don't eat salad because cucumbers have feelings?"
【小題1】According to Dr. Sylvia Earle, he would stop eating fish as a result of the following reasons EXCEPT ___________ .
A.Fish are sensitive and have personalities |
B.He knows fish very well |
C.Fish are dangerous to eat because the water is polluted |
D.Fish are clever |
A.opposed | B.optimistic | C.indifferent | D.supportive |
A.obvious | B.easy | C.impossible | D.necessary |
A.Human beings should stop eating fish |
B.We would feel guilty if we continued eating fish |
C.People eat fish because fish are delicious |
D.Cucumber is a kind of vegetable or fruit |
A.To advise people to stop eating fish. |
B.To introduce a topic of whether people should eat fish. |
C.To advise people not to stop eating fish. |
D.To tell us that fish will feel pain when caught and transported. |
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A new study has found evidence of aggressive (攻擊性的) behavior in children who drink four or more servings of soft drinks every day. Information for the study came from the mothers of 3,000 5-year-olds. Researchers asked the women to keep a record of how many servings of soft drinks their children drank over a two-month period. They were also asked to complete a checklist of their children’s behavior.
The researchers have found that 43 percent of the children drink at least one daily serving of soda, and 4 percent of the youngsters have even four or more sodas to drink every day.
Shakira Suglia, a famous expert, says they’ve found that children who drink the most soda are more than twice as likely as those who drink no soda to show signs of aggression.
“For the children who consume four or more soft drinks per day, we see more withdrawn behaviors, which make them hard to get along well with others.”
The aggressive behaviors include destroying possessions belonging to others, taking part in fights and physically attacking people.
The researchers have determined the link after considering factors like the child’s age and sex. They have also considered other possible influence, such as whether the boys and girls are eating sweets or giving fruit drinks on a normal day. In addition, the researchers have examined parenting styles and other social conditions that may be taking place in the home.
Researches are trying to find why young children who drink a lot of soda have behavior problems. An ingredient often found in soft drinks is caffeine, which helps to make people feel energetic. Doctor Suglia suggests that caffeine could cause the 5-year-olds to be more aggressive. Earlier studies of adults have found the highest sugar levels in those who carry weapons (武器) and show signs of negative social behavior.
【小題1】What section of a newspaper is the passage probably taken from?
A.Scientific Technology | B.Science Fictions | C.Social News | D.Health Report |
A.backward | B.unsocial | C.generous | D.friendly |
A.a(chǎn)ge | B.sex | C.games | D.parents |
A.Mothers were asked to keep a record of how many servings of soft drinks their children drank over a three-month period. |
B.4 percent of the youngsters have even four or fewer sodas to drink every day. |
C.Children who drink no soda show fewer aggressive behaviors. |
D.Children with the highest sugar levels tend to carry weapons and show signs of negative social behavior. |
A.soft drinks | B.a(chǎn)ttention problems | C.caffeine | D.social conditions |
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The dark chocolate is one of the favourite food choices by many.The taste is simply irresistible,the smell is tempting and the feel of every bite is surely what you are craving for.
Aside from the taste,you simply cannot resist it because it has a lot of benefits when it comes to your health.Our health is our priority(首要事情) when it comes to the choice of our foods.If you worry that the chocolate is bad for your health then here is a list of the effects of dark chocolate to health especially when taken with the right amount every day.
First of all,it contains a component called flavonoid(類黃酮) which acts as an antioxidant(抗氧化劑).The_antioxidants_fight_the_common_signs_of_aging.The antioxidants are also good for the heart.Studies have shown that people who ate foods rich in antioxidants have low incidence of heart diseases.
Aside from the antiaging and healthy heart benefits,the dark chocolate can also lower blood pressure and reduce bad cholesterol(膽固醇) to as high as 10%.Lowering of blood pressure in patients of high blood level is good because it will lower the risks of stroke and certain health crisis.Low levels of blood cholesterol are also good for the heart and take away the risk of blood vessels which may harden for too much cholesterol in them.
Lastly,do you know the feeling of being overjoyed after jogging?This feeling is like extreme happiness.Dark chocolates will give you the feeling of pleasure and happiness.If you are feeling that the world has turned against you,then a chocolate can be a mood lifter.It is an antidepressant.Usually when we feel so bad,we would crave to eat more food.If you are looking for something to eat during your bad moments try to take a bite from a dark chocolate and feel good somehow after it.
These are commonly the effects of chocolates to health.It can benefit you especially if taken in moderate amounts.Approximately,100 grams of chocolate or less a day is already enough according to studies.If you have taken too much,try to lessen on your other meals for the day.It is all about nutrition and taking the right amount of food in order to get the health benefits that it can provide to you.
【小題1】According to the text,________.
A.many people like the dark chocolate for its taste |
B.the dark chocolate is the best choice for most people |
C.nobody could resist the tempting smell of the dark chocolate |
D.only a bite of the dark chocolate will make you addicted to it |
A.a(chǎn)re the best choices for the aged |
B.a(chǎn)re usually used as an antioxidant |
C.can keep you stay young forever |
D.can make you look younger than your real age |
A.If you are depressed dark chocolates will make you delighted. |
B.If you are feeling bad you will crave to eat dark chocolates. |
C.If you eat some dark chocolates you will get overjoyed. |
D.If you are hungry the best food is dark chocolates. |
A.To introduce the black chocolate to patients with high blood level. |
B.To encourage us to eat as many chocolates as we can. |
C.To introduce the black chocolate and its health effects. |
D.To increase the sale of the black chocolate. |
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The World Health Organization says there has been a sharp increase in the number of over-weight children in developing countries. In African countries, the WHO says the number of over-weight or obese children is twice as high as it was 20 years ago. Around the world, about 43 million children under the age of five were overweight in 2013.
Overweight and obese children are more likely to become overweight and obese adults. The condition can generate serious health problems like heart diseases.
Francesco Branca is the director of the WHO Department of Nutrition for Health and Development. He says urban lifestyle makes people eat processed food more often ,which has a high sugar ,fat and salt content. He also says people are gaining weight because of their lack of activities. They travel in cars or other vehicles more than on foot.
The WHO experts say to lower obesity rates is especially complex in countries that also deal with high rates of infectious(感染性的) diseases.
The WHO has some basic solutions for individuals and countries. The organization says you should lower your intake of fat, sugar, salt and processed food and eat more fruits,' vegetables and increase physical activity. The WHO says these actions are especially important for children.
And WHO expert Branca says mothers should breastfeed their babies for at least the first six months of life, if possible. More importantly, governments should consider providing vitamins for children and educational campaigns about problems linked to obesity would also help. In his view, government policies should deal with how food is marketed to children and food producers must balance quality and taste with the dangers of sugar, fat and salt. "Reducing the number of overweight children will not be easy. The goal is difficult to meet even in wealthy countries. " he adds.
【小題1】What is the main idea of Paragraph l?
A.Children in developing countries generally weigh too much. |
B.Overweight children in developing countries have increased greatly. |
C.The number of overweight children in the world has doubled. |
D.The World Health Organization has increased greatly. |
A.lifestyles | B.transportation |
C.physical condition | D.school educational . |
A.cure | B.prevent | C.worsen | D.cause |
A.Poor nutrition is often related to children obesity. |
B.To lower infectious disease rates is more complex than to lower obesity rates. |
C.Eating less sugar and more vegetables helps lower obesity rates. |
D.Increasing physical activity is most effective to lower obesity rates. |
A.Babies breastfed aren't likely to become overweight. |
B.Governments should play a necessary role in fighting obesity. |
C.Food producers should be stopped from marketing, food to children. |
D.The number of overweight children decreases easily in wealthy countries. |
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Those who spend more pre-bedtime hours using the Internet or watching television are more likely to report insufficient sleep, even though they sleep almost as long as people spending fewer pre-bedtime hours in front of a computer or television screen, survey findings show.
“While many people use electronic media, say, the Internet, it should be noted that the longer media use before sleep can trigger (self-perceived) insufficient sleep,” lead researcher Dr Nakamori Suganuma, of Osaka University, Japan, told the reporter.
He and colleagues obtained data on self-perceived sleep problems and the use of electronic media prior to bedtime from 5,875 altogether Japanese respondents in two separate Internet-based surveys. Their findings are published in Sleep and Biological Rhythms.
Nearly half of the respondents associated their problem with electronic media use before bedtime. Longer electronic media users were also more likely to report insufficient sleep.
“Overall, 29% of light users (less than 1.5 hours) listed electronic media use as a possible cause of their insufficient sleep. By comparison, 40% of medium users (1.5 to 3 hours) and 54% of heavy users (more than 3 hours) said the same.
However, longer Internet and television use before bedtime did not correlate with less actual sleep.
While heavy users averaged about 3 more hours in front of computer or television screens than light users, the heavy users averaged only about 12 minutes less pre-workday sleep time than light users.
Notably, Suganuma said, "Internet use affected self-perceived insufficient sleep more than TV watching not only in younger Internet users but also in middle-aged or aged Internet users."
Up to 38% of the respondents listed accessing the Internet far into the night as a possible cause for their sleep disturbance, while about 25% said watching television far into the night caused it.
The findings suggest that while heavy computer and television use before bedtime has a small effect on sleep duration, it may have a more significant effect on "sleep demand and sleep quality," Suganuma notes.
【小題1】 Heavy computer and television user before bed time are more likely to be______ than light ones.
A.energetic | B.happy | C.sleepy | D.clever |
A.Heavy computer and television user before bed time have less sleeping time than light ones. |
B.Heavy computer and television user before bed time have worse sleep than light ones. |
C.Those suffering insufficient sleep spend less time in using internet than in watching TV. |
D.Spend less time in watching TV or surfing the internet, and you will have a better sleep. |
A.be far away from media. |
B.watch TV rather than use internet |
C.cut down late-night Internet and TV |
D.Stop late-night internet and TV |
A.have any connection with | B.make a friend with |
C.share the opinion with | D.in accordance with |
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