the manager a fall asleep答案解析

The manager “a” fallen asleep where he ______, without undressing.
A. was laying  B. was lying  C. had laid        D. had lied

Four hundred and three babies are crying loudly. Do you know how to make them quiet in 41 seconds? There is an amazing new product on sale in Japan which does exactly this. It is an LP (a long-playing record) of sounds from inside a mother's body, which a hospital doctor recorded. In tests with the record she played the LP to 403 crying babies. After 41 seconds none of the babies was crying and 161 of them were sleeping.
The record began as an experiment by Professor Hajime Minooka of the Nippon Medical University near Tokyo. He was looking for something natural that helps new-born babies go to sleep. The sound of the mother's heart-beat and other body sounds are the things the babies heard inside their mothers. They feel safe and happy when they hear these sounds again. And they go to sleep.
Hospitals in Osaka and Tokyo are using the LP. 10,000 young couples are using it too. Toshiba Music Company who make and sell the records are very happy. One and a half million couples（夫妇) marry every year in Japan. Many will have babies, so the LP will definitely（明确的、干脆地) be a hit!
60.The experiment was made on ___ babies.
A. 10,000      B. 564        C. 403         D. 161
61. What is TRUE according to the text?
A. About 55% of the crying babies fall asleep after 41 seconds hearing the LP.
B. The LP sounds were first recorded by Professor Hajime Minooka.
C. The LP is produced and sold by Toshiba Music Company.
D. One million and a half babies are born in Japan every year.
62. Babies feel ___ when they hear these LP sounds.
A. the sounds be their mothers' voices
B. as if they were inside their mothers
C. the music natural and soft
D. themselves sleeping together with their mothers
63 "Many will have babies, so the LP will definitely be a hit!" The word "hit" means"____".
A. popularity     B. amazement      C. strike        D. experiment

I was telling my boy Sonny the story of the hare (兔子) and the tortoise (乌龟). At the end I said, “ Son, remember: Be slow and steady (镇定的), and that will win the race. Don’t you think there’s something to learn from the tortoise?”
Sonny opened his eyes wide, “Do you mean next time when I’m entering for the 60-metre race I should wish that Billy, Tony and Sandy would all fall asleep halfway?”
I was shocked, “But the tortoise didn’t wish that the hare would fall asleep!”
“He must have wished that,” Sonny said, “Otherwise how could he be so foolish as to race with the hare? He knew very well the hare ran a hundred times faster than he himself did.”
“He didn’t have such a wish,” I insisted. “He won the race by perseverance (坚忍不拔的), by pushing on steadily.”
Sonny thought a while. “That’s a lie,” he said. “He won it because he was lucky. If the hare hadn’t happened to fall asleep, the tortoise would never have won the race. He could be as steady as you like, or a hundred times steadier, but he’d never have won the race. That’s for sure.”
I gave up. Today’s children are not like what we used to be. They’re just hopeless.
【小题1】The writer argued (辩论)with his son because ______________.

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Naturally regulate your sleep-wake cycle

Melatonin(褪黑激素) is a naturally occurring hormone(激素) that helps regulate your sleep-wake cycle. Melatonin production is controlled by light exposure. Your brain should produce more in the evening, when it's dark, to make you sleepy, and less during the day when it's light and you want to stay awake. However, many aspects of modern life can disturb your body's natural production of melatonin and your sleep-wake cycle.

Spending long days in an office away from natural light, for example, can impact your daytime wakefulness and make your brain sleepy. Then bright lights at night—especially from hours spent in front of the TV or computer screen—can hold back your body's production of melatonin and make it harder to sleep, However, there are ways for you to naturally regulate your sleep-wake cycle, improve your body's production of melatonin, and keep your brain on a

healthy schedule.

              Increase light exposure during the day

☆Remove your sunglasses in the morning and let light onto your face.

☆Spend more time outside during daylight. Try to take your work breaks outside in sun light, exercise outside, or walk your dog during the day instead of at night.

☆Let as much light into your home/workspace as possible. Keep curtains and blinds open during the day, move your desk closer to the window.

☆If necessary, use a light treatment box. A light treatment box can create sunshine and can  be especially useful during short winter days when there's limited daylight.

            Improve melatonin production at night

☆Turn off your television and computer. Many people use the television to fall asleep or relax at the end of the day. Not only does the light hold back melatonin production, but television can actually excite the mind, rather than relaxing it. Try listening to music or audio books, or practicing relaxation exercises. If your favorite TV show is on late at night, record it for viewing earlier in the day.

☆Don't read from a backlit device at night (such as an iPad). If you use a portable electronic device to read, use an eReader that is not backlit, i. e. one that requires an additional light source such as a bedside lamp.

☆Change your light bulbs. Avoid bright lights before bed, use low-wattage bulbs instead.

☆When it's time to sleep, make sure the room is dark. The darker it is, the better you'll sleep. Cover electrical displays, use heavy curtains or shades to block light from windows, or try an eye mask to cover your eyes.

☆ Use a flashlight to go to the bathroom at night. As long as it's safe to do so, keep the light to a minimum so it will be easier to go back to sleep.

Once a group of 17-year-old schoolboys decided to break the world basketball marathon（马拉松）record. They wanted to play for 90 hours ,breaking the record by adding 6 hours . Each team had 9 players, with 5 at a time. The boys decided each person would play 21.5 hours and then rest for 2 hours. Then they started at 6 o’clock in the evening.
The first night was very hard for the players. When it was their turn to rest, they were too excited to fall asleep at once. On the second night,they fell asleep as soon as they stopped.Some of them had trouble with their feet and hands, but the only serious problem was a psychological（心理学的）one. Each boy was thinking: Why am I doing this? How can I play any longer? After the third night, the players knew they could finish the 90 hours. The basketball on the fourth nigth was very slow. But in the final hours, the players got better. For the last few minutes, the players looked as fresh as when they started. How happy everyone was!
【小题1】Before this basketball marathon, the world record was      .

I was telling my boy Sonny the story of the hare (兔子) and the tortoise (乌龟). At the end I said, “ Son, remember: Be slow and steady (镇定的), and that will win the race. Don’t you think there’s something to learn from the tortoise?”

Sonny opened his eyes wide, “Do you mean next time when I’m entering for the 60-metre race I should wish that Billy, Tony and Sandy would all fall asleep halfway?”

I was shocked, “But the tortoise didn’t wish that the hare would fall asleep!”

“He must have wished that,” Sonny said, “Otherwise how could he be so foolish as to race with the hare? He knew very well the hare ran a hundred times faster than he himself did.”

“He didn’t have such a wish,” I insisted. “He won the race by perseverance (坚忍不拔的), by pushing on steadily.”

Sonny thought a while. “That’s a lie,” he said. “He won it because he was lucky. If the hare hadn’t happened to fall asleep, the tortoise would never have won the race. He could be as steady as you like, or a hundred times steadier, but he’d never have won the race. That’s for sure.”

I gave up. Today’s children are not like what we used to be. They’re just hopeless.

1.The writer argued (辩论)with his son because ______________.

A．he liked tortoises while his son liked hares

B．they disagreed about whether the tortoise was foolish

C．he tried to teach his son a moral (品德) lesson but the son had totally different opinion

D．he liked the story of the hare and the tortoise while his son didn’t.

2.Sonny believed that the tortoise ______________.

A．won the race by his own hard working

B．took a risk (冒险) by agreeing to run a race

C．was not given a fair chance in the race

D．in fact did win the race luckily

3.Billy, Tony and Sandy must be_______________.

A．boys who were unknown to Sonny’s father

B．boys who Sonny has run races with before

C．boys who Sonny has never raced with before

D．boys who Sonny did not expect to race with again

4.The writer thinks that his generation (一代人) ______________.

A．are cleverer than Sonny’s generation

B．have the same ideas about life as Sonny’s generation

C．are more hopeful than Sonny’s generation

D．have different ideas about life from Sonny’s generation

5.According to the passage, who do you think learnt a lesson?

A．The tortoise                           B．Sonny

C．The hare                              D．Sonny’s father

After a busy day of work and play, the body needs to rest. Sleep is necessary for good health. During this time, the body recovers from the activities of the previous day. The rest that you get while sleeping makes it possible for your body to prepare itself for the next day.

There are four levels of sleep, each being a little deeper than the one before. As you sleep, your body relaxes little by little. Your heart beats more slowly, and your brain slows down. After you reach the fourth level, your body shifts back and forth from one level of sleep to the other.

Although your mind slows down, you will dream from time to time. Scientists who study sleep point out that when you are dreaming, your eyeballs begin to move more quickly (although your eyelids are closed). This stage of sleep is called REM, which stands for rapid eye movement.

If you have trouble falling asleep, some people suggest breathing very slowly and very deeply. Other people believe that drinking warm milk will make you drowsy. There is also an old suggestion that counting sheep will put you to sleep.

The text makes us know that not getting enough sleep might make you _________.

      A. suffer form poor health                B. enjoy more

      C. dream more often                     D. breathe quickly

During REM, _______.

A. you move restlessly                   B. you start dreaming

C. your mind stops working               D. your eyeballs move quickly

The underlined word “drowsy” in the last paragraph probably means______.

     A. lazy              B. sleepy                  C. relaxed                D. pleased

A good title for this text might be_________.

     A. Dreams        B. Sleep                   C. Good Health       D. Work and Rest

One of the ways to fall asleep easily is to _______________.

     A. breathe slowly and deeply                  B. drink cold drinks 

C. get up and run                                    D. look for some sheep

Below is some advice on how to sleep better.

1. Maintain a regular bed and wake time schedule

Go to bed at the same time every night. Choose a time when you normally feel tired, so that you don’t toss or turn. Try not to break this routine on weekends when it may be tempting to stay up late. If you want lo change your bedtime, help your body adjust by making the change in small daily increments, such as 15 minutes earlier or later each day. As with your bedtime, try to maintain your regular wake-time even on weekends.

2.Fight after-dinner drowsiness（睡意）

If you find yourself getting sleepy before your bed-time, get off the couch and do something mildly stimulating to avoid falling asleep, such as washing the dishes, calling a friend, or getting clothes ready for the next day. If you give in to the drowsiness, you may wake up later in the night and have trouble getting back to sleep.

3. Keep your room dark and cool

When it’s time to sleep, make sure that your environment is dark. Even dim light — especially those from TV or computer screens — can confuse the body clock. Heavy curtains or shades can help block light from windows, or you can try an eye mask to cover your eyes. The temperature of your bedroom also affects sleep. A bedroom that is too hot or too cold can interfere with quality sleep.

4. Turn off your television

Many people use the television to fall asleep or relax at the end of the day. You may even have a television in your bedroom. However, television actually stimulates the mind, rather than relaxing it. Part of this is due to con­tent. Late night news and prime time shows frequently have disturbing, violent material. Even non-violent pro­gramming can have commercials that are jarring and loud.

5. Exercise early

Exercise helps promote restful sleep if it is done sev­eral hours before you go to bed. Exercise can help you fall asleep faster and sleep more soundly — as long as it ’s done at the right time. Try to finish exercising at least three hours before bed or work out earlier in the day.

6. Consult your doctor

Use a sleep diary and talk to your doctor. Note what type of sleep problem is affecting your sleep or if you are sleepy when you wish to be awake and alert. Try these tips and record your sleep and sleep-related activities in a sleep diary. If problems continue, discuss the sleep diary with your doctor. There may be an underlying cause and you will want to be properly diagnosed. Your doctor will help treat the problem or may refer you to a sleep specialist.

1.To prevent yourself from sleeping too much on weekends, you should________.

A. go lo bed 15 minutes earlier than usual

B. go to bed at usual time

C. go to bed at any time

D. make an adjustment to your bedtime

2.Which of the following makes it easier for you to have a sound sleep?

A. Watching violent programmes before going to bed.

B. Changing your bedtime only a little every day.

C. Using heavy curtains or an eye mask to block light.

D. Completing your workout just before bedtime.

3. The following ways can help fight after-dinner drowsiness EXCEPT_______.

A. making a telephone call

B. doing some washing

C. getting clothes ready for the next day

D. having a rest on the sofa

4. If your sleep problems continue, you’d better_____________

A. move into a new house

B. discuss it with your family

C. change your present job

D. turn to the doctor for help

The manager had fallen asleep where he ______, without undressing.

A．was laying          B．was lying          C．had laid             D．had lied

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（二）Ⅱ 语言知识及应用（共两节。满分35分）

完形填空（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分）

阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的四个选项中选出最佳选项。

I’m glad it’s Sunday again. I can stay in bed __16____ I like, drinking tea and __17___ those thick newspapers that are brought _18____ the newsboy through the letterbox at 8:30. In this way , I can catch up with all the __19____ I haven’t got time to read during my work time.

When I __20___ the papers, I then prepare my bath. The Sunday morning bath is _21____ of the week. There’s no need to hurry because there’s no bus to _22____ and my friends are told not to call me up before noon on Sundays , so there is no danger of _23______ by the telephone.

__24____ spend the afternoon after lunch is always a bit of problem. In summer I can go to the park and sit in a chair _25___ boys playing football, while in winter I sit in front of the fire and _26____ when reading a book, sometimes I turn on the television and sleep through an old film.

Then there’s the __27____ ahead of me.  Perhaps I’ll call on some friends or go to the cinema __28__ a new film I want to see or to town for a concert. Oh , there are _29_____ pleasant ways of passing Sunday evenings. The only sad thing is that Monday morning is getting___30___.

16.A. as long as    B. as soon as   C. as well as     D. as much as

17.A. read        B. reading     C. to read       D. am reading

18.A. from        B. with        C. and         D. by

19.A. things       B. books      C. information   D. knowledge

20.A. am reading   B. have read   C. had read      D. read

21.A. the much pleasant     B. the more pleasant  

C. the most pleasant        D. the very pleasant

22.A. sit          B. catch        C. get in         D. take

23.A. trouble      B. being troubled     C. troubling   D. to be troubling

24.A. What to     B. How to         C. When to     D. Where to

25.A. looking      B. seeing         C. looking at     D. watching

26.A. fall asleep    B. go to sleep      C. go to bed   D. get to sleep

27.A. supper       B. friend        C. evening       D. work

28.A. whether there’s   B. if there is   C. when there has  D. if there will have

29.A. so many   B. such many  C. a lot  D. quite few  

30.A. busier    B. longer    C. near   D. away 

Once a group of 17-year-old schoolboys decided to break the world basketball marathon（马拉松）record. They wanted to play for 90 hours ,breaking the record by adding 6 hours . Each team had 9 players, with 5 at a time. The boys decided each person would play 21.5 hours and then rest for 2 hours. Then they started at 6 o’clock in the evening.

The first night was very hard for the players. When it was their turn to rest, they were too excited to fall asleep at once. On the second night,they fell asleep as soon as they stopped.Some of them had trouble with their feet and hands, but the only serious problem was a psychological（心理学的）one. Each boy was thinking: Why am I doing this? How can I play any longer? After the third night, the players knew they could finish the 90 hours. The basketball on the fourth nigth was very slow. But in the final hours, the players got better. For the last few minutes, the players looked as fresh as when they started. How happy everyone was!

1.Before this basketball marathon, the world record was      .

2.The first night was hard for the players because     .

3.The sentence“the players looked as fresh as when they started.”Here“fresh”means       .

4.Which of the following is Not true?

The manager had fallen asleep where he ______, without undressing．

     A．was laying       B．was lying          C．had laid           D．had lied

Below is some advice on how to sleep better.
1. Maintain a regular bed and wake time schedule
Go to bed at the same time every night. Choose a time when you normally feel tired, so that you don’t toss or turn. Try not to break this routine on weekends when it may be tempting to stay up late. If you want lo changeyour bedtime, help your body adjust by making the changein small daily increments, such as 15 minutes earlier or later each day. As with your bedtime, try to maintain yourregular wake-time even on weekends.
2.Fight after-dinner drowsiness（睡意）
If you find yourself getting sleepy before your bed-time, get off the couch and do something mildly stimulating to avoid falling asleep, such as washing the dishes, calling a friend, or getting clothes ready for the next day. If you give in to the drowsiness, you may wake up later in the night and have trouble getting back to sleep.
3. Keep your room dark and cool
When it’s time to sleep, make sure that your environment is dark. Even dim light —especially those from TV or computer screens —can confuse the body clock. Heavy curtains or shades can help block light from windows, or you can try an eye mask to cover your eyes. The temperature of your bedroom also affects sleep. A bedroom that is too hot or too cold can interfere with quality sleep.
4. Turn off your television
Many people use the television to fall asleep or relaxat the end of the day. You may even have a television inyour bedroom. However, television actually stimulates themind, rather than relaxing it. Part of this is due to con­tent. Late night news and prime time shows frequently have disturbing, violent material. Even non-violent pro­gramming can have commercials that are jarring and loud.
5. Exercise early
Exercise helps promote restful sleep if it is done sev­eral hours before you go to bed. Exercise can help you fall asleep faster and sleep more soundly— as long asit ’s done at the right time. Try to finish exercising at least three hours before bed or work out earlier in the day.
6. Consult your doctor
Use a sleep diary and talk to your doctor. Note what type of sleep problem is affecting your sleep or if you aresleepy when you wish to be awake and alert. Try these tips and record your sleep and sleep-related activities in a sleep diary. If problems continue, discuss the sleep diary with your doctor. There may be an underlying cause and you will want to be properly diagnosed. Your doctor will help treat the problem or may refer you to a sleep specialist.
【小题1】To prevent yourself from sleeping too much on weekends, you should________.

A．Watching violent programmesbefore going to bed.

B．Changing your bedtime only a little every day.

C．Using heavy curtains or an eye mask to block light.

D．Completing your workout just before bedtime.

The manager had fallen asleep where he ______ , without undressing.

A. was laying       B. was lying       C. had laid       D. had lied

Insomnia is the inability to fall asleep or sleep restfully．It is a problem to nearly everyone at some time ．A person may be awake for an hour in the middle of the night and then , next morning, feel that he hardly sleep all night Normally, worry about not getting enough sleep is the worst aspect of most insomnia．If insomnia is recurrent, however, it is important to find its causes and try to correct them, with the help of a doctor if necessary．
Any of a large number of simple factors may take it difficult for someone to fall asleep or remain asleep．His matters may be too soft or too hard．If there are too many blankets on a hot night, he may be too warm; if the bedclothes are too light he may feel cold during the night．If it is not dark enough, or too noisy, this may cause difficulty in sleeping．Eating shortly before going to bed also be responsible for insomnia．Stimulating drinks, such as tea or coffee, can also keep people awake．
Inability to fall asleep is sometimes a symptom of emotional or mental disorders．Insomnia may also be caused by pain and, very rarely, it can be a symptom of a physical disease．
The cause of insomnia may be easy to correct．The sufferer should check the mattress, bedclothes and bedroom temperature, and make any necessary changes．An eye mask keeps out the night and ear-plugs shut out sound．He should relax for an hour or two before bedtime, perhaps by reading a book; watching TV, or taking a warm bath．If he wakes during the night he should try turning on the light and reading for a while．Taking warm milk and a biscuit or two may be helpful．Above all, he should try not to worry about sleeplessness when someone is tied enough he nearly always falls asleep．
If necessary, a doctor may prescribe tranquillizers or sleeping pills．Take only the dosage he prescribes; any more is dangerous．
67．According to the writer, insomnia is ______．
A．a rare problem                       B．a sign of illness
C．a common complaint                  D．a modern disease
68．Which of the following statements is not the cause of insomnia?
A．too many blankets on a hot night      B．drinking juice
C．emotional or mental disorders         D．physical pain
69．Insomnia needn’t be taken seriously because_______．
A．people can catch on sleep during the day．
B．many people sleep far too much．
C．it can easily be cured by doctors．    
D．it is cured naturally by tiredness．
70．The main cure for insomnia is_____．
A．reading a book at night               
B．having sleeping pills
C．watching television before bedtime     
D．not to get too anxious about sleeping

The manager had fallen asleep where he ______, without undressing．

     A．was laying          B．was lying       C．had laid       D．had lied

第二部分阅读理解（共25小题。第一节每小题2分，第二节每小题1分；满分45分）
阅读下例短文，从每题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）
Once a group of 17-year-old schoolboys decided to break the world basketball marathon（马拉松）record. They wanted to play for 90 hours and add 6 hours to the record. Each team had 9 players, with 5 at a time. The boys decided each person would play 21.5 hours and then rest for 2 hours. Then they started at 6 o’clock in the evening.
The first night was very hard for the players. When it was their turn to rest, they were too excited to fall asleep at once. After sleeping for a short time, they had to play again. On the second night,they fell asleep as soon as they stopped, Some of them had trouble with their feet and hands, but the only serious problem was a psychological（心理学的）one. Each boy was thinking: Why am I doing this? How can I play any longer? After the third night, the players knew they could finish the 90 hours. The basketball on the fourth night was very slow. But in the final hours, the players got better. For the last few minutes, the players looked as fresh as when they started. How happy everyone was!
41．Before this basketball marathon, the world record was       .
A．84 hours   B．86 hours   C．90 hours   D．96 hours
42．The first night was hard for the players because_______.
A．they were too excited      B．they only slept for a short time
C．no one watched them play      D．it was very long
43．“…the players looked as fresh as when they started.”Here “fresh”means_______.
A．不熟练的 B．兴奋不己的     C．精神饱满的     D．伤痕累累的
44．Which of the following is not true.
A．Some of the boys were hurt when they played
B．It was hard for the players to fall asleep at night
C．The boys started playing at 6 o’clock in the evening
D．In the end, all the boys felt happy

第二部分阅读理解（共25小题。第一节每小题2分，第二节每小题1分；满分45分）

阅读下例短文，从每题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）

Once a group of 17-year-old schoolboys decided to break the world basketball marathon（马拉松）record. They wanted to play for 90 hours and add 6 hours to the record. Each team had 9 players, with 5 at a time. The boys decided each person would play 21.5 hours and then rest for 2 hours. Then they started at 6 o’clock in the evening.

The first night was very hard for the players. When it was their turn to rest, they were too excited to fall asleep at once. After sleeping for a short time, they had to play again. On the second night,they fell asleep as soon as they stopped, Some of them had trouble with their feet and hands, but the only serious problem was a psychological（心理学的）one. Each boy was thinking: Why am I doing this? How can I play any longer? After the third night, the players knew they could finish the 90 hours. The basketball on the fourth night was very slow. But in the final hours, the players got better. For the last few minutes, the players looked as fresh as when they started. How happy everyone was!

41．Before this basketball marathon, the world record was       .

A．84 hours   B．86 hours   C．90 hours   D．96 hours

42．The first night was hard for the players because_______.

A．they were too excited      B．they only slept for a short time

C．no one watched them play      D．it was very long

43．“…the players looked as fresh as when they started.”Here “fresh”means_______.

A．不熟练的 B．兴奋不己的     C．精神饱满的     D．伤痕累累的

44．Which of the following is not true.

A．Some of the boys were hurt when they played

B．It was hard for the players to fall asleep at night

C．The boys started playing at 6 o’clock in the evening

D．In the end, all the boys felt happy

As a substitute teacher, my daily routine involves driving to a new school almost every day so I’m usually unable to anticipate the day’s events, good or bad!

On one particular day, I was teaching in a very difficult classroom. I was managing behavior all morning and by lunch time, I knew I needed coffee to even consider surviving the afternoon. So on my lunch break, I drove to a nearby plaza（购物中心）to get a cup of coffee. Upon returning to the car I realized I had locked my keys and my phone inside! I had about 15 minutes to get back to the school which was a good 4 or 5-minute drive away. I contemplated  (思考）sprinting（冲刺）back, but it being winter, I thought a nasty fall on ice would only make the situation much worse.

So I ran into a McDonald’s which was in the same plaza and asked the man at the counter who happened to be the manager to please call me a cab. I briefly explained my situation to him, and I could tell by the look in his eyes, that he empathized. He hurried to the back to use the phone while I paced in the restaurant. I had less than 10 minutes to get back to my school at this point.

The manager returned only to tell me that the cab company had put him on hold and then the line got disconnected, and that he was now on hold again, but had not yet been able to request the cab yet. My expression, I assume, began to resemble some combination of hopelessness and fear.

Without a thought, he grabbed his coat and offered to drive me to the school. Without hesitation, I followed him into his car and made it back into my classroom with 2 minutes to spare before the bell!

Upon arriving at the school, I thanked this man endlessly. His calm demeanor（举止）and kind nature made me think he was probably a wonderful manager to work for, and also a wonderful human being to have on this earth. This experience makes me realize that out of every seemingly hopeless situation, there is the opportunity for acts of kindness to transpire（发生）, which can have an unimaginable impact on those who receive them.

1.Why did the author go to get a coffee?

A．Because he needed to eat something as lunch.

B．Because he was very thirsty.

C．Because he had to refresh himself for the classes in the afternoon.

D．Because he wanted something hot to drink.

2.What happened to the author after he got a cup of coffee?

A．He fell on the icy road.

B．He realized his keys and phone were locked inside the car.

C．His car was broken.

D．He lost his keys and phone.

3.How long probably had the author stayed in the McDonald’s?

A．For about 15 minutes.                    B．For about 10 minutes.

C．For about 8 to 9 minutes.                 D．For only 2 minutes.

4.What kind of person is the manager?

A．Kind-hearted.      B．Active.            C．Good-mannered.    D．Thoughtful.

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Insomnia is the inability to fall asleep or sleep restfully. It is a problem to nearly everyone at some time .A person may be awake for an hour in the middle of the night and then , next morning, feel that he hardly sleep all night Normally, worry about not getting enough sleep is the worst aspect of most insomnia. If insomnia is recurrent, however, it is important to find its causes and try to correct them, with the help of a doctor if necessary.

Any of a large number of simple factors may take it difficult for someone to fall asleep or remain asleep. His matters may be too soft or too hard. If there are too many blankets on a hot night, he may be too warm; if the bedclothes are too light he may feel cold during the night. If it is not dark enough, or too noisy, this may cause difficulty in sleeping. Eating shortly before going to bed also be responsible for insomnia. Stimulating drinks, such as tea or coffee, can also keep people awake.

Inability to fall asleep is sometimes a symptom of emotional or mental disorders. Insomnia may also be caused by pain and, very rarely, it can be a symptom of a physical disease.

The cause of insomnia may be easy to correct. The sufferer should check the mattress, bedclothes and bedroom temperature, and make any necessary changes. An eye mask keeps out the night and ear-plugs shut out sound. He should relax for an hour or two before bedtime, perhaps by reading a book; watching TV, or taking a warm bath. If he wakes during the night he should try turning on the light and reading for a while. Taking warm milk and a biscuit or two may be helpful. Above all, he should try not to worry about sleeplessness when someone is tied enough he nearly always falls asleep.

If necessary, a doctor may prescribe tranquillizers or sleeping pills. Take only the dosage he prescribes; any more is dangerous.

1. According to the writer, insomnia is ______.

[ A ] a rare problem                 [ B ] a sign of illness

[ C ] a common complaint            [ D ] a modern disease

2. People who have difficulty sleeping should sleep in_____.

[ A ] a light room                   [ B ] a dark room

[ C ] a cold room                   [ D ] a warm room

3. Insomnia need’t be taken seriously because_______.

[ A ] people can catch on sleep during the day.

[ B ] many people sleep far too much.

[ C ]it can easily be cured by doctors.

[ D ]it is cured naturally by tiredness.

4. The main cure for insomnia is_____.

[ A ] not to read too much at night

[ B ]not to eat too much for supper

[ C ] not to watch too much television

[ D ] not to get too anxious about sleeping