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Up All Night

—by Rosie Todina

  When you can't sleep, the answer may be as simple as some warm milk.

  Dear Rosie,

  I have had trouble falling asleep at night lately. It's starting to affect my work and my social life because 1 am often very tired during the day. What can I do?

GIA P.

TURIN, ITALY

  Dear Gia,

  Try these things to help you sleep well at night:

  1.Don't get into bed unless you're tired. Read or watch TV until you feel drowsy;

  2.Don't pay bills or do work on your bed. You will begin to associate the bed with activities;

  3.Don't drink caffeinated coffee, tea or soft drinks for four hours before your regular time;

  4.Have a hot bath or shower to help you relax;

  5.Drink a cup of herbal tea or warm milk. Warm drinks can make you sleep;

  6.Play soft music. This will take your mind off the day's activities. It also screens out street sounds which can distract;

  7.Encourage your body to relax. When in bed, begin to breathe deeply and slowly. Concentrate only on your breathing. You will be asleep in no time. If these tips don't help, consult your doctor.

  Do you need some advice? Send your to:

  New English Digest  www.Learning-bug. Com

  c/o    ASK ROSIE

1.What's the main problem with Gia?

[  ]

A.She's so tired of work she can't sleep well.

B.She goes to bed so late she can't fall asleep.

C.She has troubles with social life and can't sleep well.

D.She can't sleep well and feels tired in the daytime.

2.According to Rosie, what should Gia NOT do after supper?

[  ]

A.Watch TV as late as possible.

B.Go on working even if she feels asleep.

C.Take some medicine.

D.Drink hot tea or coffee.

3.Which of the following is probably the column where we may read this in a magazine?

[  ]

A.NEW ENGLISH DIGEST

B.ASK ROSIE

C.LETTERS FROM ITALY

D.GIA'S PROBLEM

答案:D;B;B
解析:

  1.D  导解:全文讲述的是Gia的睡眠求助。

  2.B  导解:注意题干中的NOT,以及after supper. Rosie建议Gia要呆到自己感到非常疲劳时才去睡觉。

  3.B  导解:从文中最后两行看得很清楚。


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C. they could not find the mark on the map D. the forest was too thick to go through

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C. the country was a civilized society    D. the country was a tropical jungle coutry

4.The best title for this passage might he______

A. I he Problem of Landing                B. Escape in the Jungle

C. An Entirely New Experience            D. Exploration of a River

【答案】5.C6.A7.D8.B

【解析】略

【题型】阅读理解

【适用】一般

【标题】2011届江西省吉安市高三上学期期末教学质量评价英语试卷

【关键字标签】江西省吉安市,高三英语,期末

【结束】

 

 

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A. A child. B. A dog.   C. A little bird.   D. A little fish.

 【答案】13.D14.D15.A16.C

【解析】略

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19【题文】You know Australia is a big country, but you may not know how easy it is to get around. The untouched beaches that go for miles and deserts that touch the horizon are just there, waiting to be reached and explored. The following are the different ways you can explore our vast country.

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B.  More travellers make the flying fees among airlines higher than before.

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E.   travelling in central Australia is time-consuming

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【解析】略

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20【题文】BUKHANNON, West Virginia~~Two rescue teams slowly moved along a two—mile path on Monday night to the site of a coal mine explosion that trapped 13 miners, who had not been heard from since the early morning accident.

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【答案】28.A29.B30.D

【解析】略

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【适用】一般

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You wake up in the morning, the day is beautiful and the plans for the day are what you have been looking forward to for a long time. Then the telephone rings, you say hello, and the drama starts. The person on tbe other end has a depressing tone in his voice as he starts to tell you how terrible his morning is and that there is nothing to look forward to. Are you still in a wonderful mood? Impossible!

Communieating with negative people can wash out your happiness. It may not change what you think, but communicating long enough with them will make you feel depressed for a moment or a long time.

Life brings ups and downs, but some people are stuck in the wrong idea that life has no happiness to offer. They only feel glad when they make others feel bad. No wonder they can hardly win others' pity or respect.

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    . 【答案】36.A37.B38.A39.D40.D

【解析】略

【题型】阅读理解

【适用】一般

【标题】2011届江西省吉安市高三上学期期末教学质量评价英语试卷

【关键字标签】江西省吉安市,高三英语,期末

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