1、Module 1 Our Body and Healthy Habits课时作业.阅读A(2020河南省八市重点高中联盟高三上期“领军考试”试题)Millions of people are familiar with itsnoring (打鼾), the number one annoyance in the bedroom at night. About one in two men and one in four women of middle age or older snores in their sleep. Previously dismissed as just an ann
2、oying disturbance of the peace, snoring is now recognized as a serious sleep and health disorder. These nightly problems in sleep can even be lifethreatening!When snoring, loud breathing noises occur in the upper airways during sleep, as loud as a passing truck. Thats the sound many people fall asle
3、ep to. Men over 50 years old, especially snore. As many as 60 to 80 percent in this age group are affected.Now theres a revolutionary helper that immediately improves nasal (鼻的) breathing and can thereby prevent snoring. It is called the SilentSnore, and its the first small and easytouse device for
4、combating bothersome snoring noises. Tens of thousands of people have already used this little wonder to sleep better and more peacefully at night. And indeed snoring can easily be combated with this method!The SilentSnore gently widens the nostril (鼻孔) to reduce respiratory (呼吸系统) resistance in the
5、 nose. In other words, air can flow better into the lungs through the nose. As soon as the body registers that nasal breathing is working without restriction again, it unconsciously switches to (much healthier) nasal breathing. In contrast to things like chinstraps, SilentSnore does not disturb you
6、while you sleep.This ingenious little device controls snoring when sleeping without interfering the normal sleep cycle. A normal and healthy sleep cycle should include at least 25% at deep sleep, by relieving snoring effectively, stop disturbing your sleeping partner immediately, and guarantee your
7、body rest and regenerate well. You can place your order online through the official website in China. Your SilentSnore will be delivered to your doorstep.篇章导读：本文是一篇应用文。人们认为打鼾只是一种吵人的噪音，但事实上它会危害健康，甚至危害生命！幸运的是，现在有办法可以治疗这种病了！1Why should we try to prevent snoring?ABecause loud breathing noises occur in t
8、he upper airways during sleep.BBecause its the number one annoyance in the bedroom at night and it can be life threatening.CBecause as many as 60 to 80 percent in this age group are affected by snoring.DBecause snoring was recognized as a serious sleep and health disorder.答案：B细节理解题。根据文章第一段最后两句话可知，打鼾
9、不只会产生让人烦恼的噪音，甚至会让人有生命危险。2If there are 24 girls in your class, how many of them will probably snore when sleeping?A12. B6. C8. DWe dont know.答案：D细节理解题。文章第一段提到了中年以上的男人和女人打鼾的比例，第二段提到了50岁以上的男人打鼾的比例，没有提及高中阶段的女孩子。3SilentSnore has the following advantages except .Apromoting better breathing Breducing and s
10、topping snoringCinterfering the normal sleep cycle Dbeing small and easy to use答案：C细节理解题。根据文章最后一段第一句可知，SilentSnore这种装置在睡觉时可以控制打鼾但是不会干扰正常睡眠周期。【词汇积累】be familiar with 对熟悉thereby adv. 因此；由此；从而bothersome adj. 引起麻烦的；困扰人的unconsciously adv. 不知不觉；无意识地【难句分析】原文：When snoring, loud breathing noises occur in the
11、upper airways during sleep, as loud as a passing truck.睡觉打鼾时，上呼吸道会发出很大的呼吸声，就像路过的卡车发出的声音一样大。(第二段第一句)分析：本句为主从复合句。when引导时间状语从句，从句使用了省略句式，因为主句和从句的逻辑主语一致，相当于When (you are) snoring, loud breathing noises (of you) occur .。此种用法主要用来描述或说明某种情况或现象，是“对事不对人”。B(2020陕西省百校联盟TOP20联考)Scientists from around the world e
12、xamined whether supplements marketed are good for brain health, particularly in those aged over 50. Despite the claims of some supplements that they could improve cognitive (认知的) skills, no clear evidence was found to back this up.The report said, “For the handful that have been researched, several
13、welldesigned studies of supplements for brain health found no benefit in people with normal nutrient levels. Its unclear whether people who lack nutrition can benefit their brains by taking a supplement. The pills failed to protect against dementia (痴呆) and did not slow the process or improve the sy
14、mptoms of the disease and the report said that a healthy diet rich in fruit and vegetables, being physically active and getting sufficient sleep were linked to better brain function.”The value of the food supplement market in Britain is expected to reach more than 1 billion by 2012 and supplements s
15、old on the high street for brain performance cost up to 26 for 60 pills. And Caroline Abrahams, the charity director at Age UK said that people were better off spending money to improve diets.The report did find evidence suggesting that supplements could benefit people diagnosed with lacking vitamin
16、. It added that these should only be taken if advised by a doctor because some supplements could interact with medicines or contain high levels of nutrients, which could be deadly. Supplements were not strictly controlled in the way that medicines were and may not contain highquality ingredients or
17、what was on the label, the report said.The Health Food Manufacturers Association, which represents the British supplement industry, said that the report was based on the American market. In Britain products could only make claims approved by the European Food Safety Authority, such as the zinc (锌) c
18、ontributed to normal cognitive functions, a spokesman said.篇章导读：本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述了科学家们发现补充剂并不能增强大脑健康和对抗痴呆症，同时给出了相应的建议。4What is the finding of the scientists about the supplements?AThey bring about no positive effect.BThey break the balance of normal life.CThey get people to get addicted to them. DThey a
19、re hardly suitable for the younger.答案：A细节理解题。根据第一段中的“no clear evidence was found to back this up”和第二段中的“found no benefit in people with normal nutrient levels . The pills failed to protect against dementia (痴呆) and did not slow .”可知补充剂没有什么积极的效果，故选A项。5The author uses the third paragraph to show peopl
20、e should .Abe aware of their needs clearlyBchange their daily diets regularlyCtake control of the market strictlyDmake use of their money properly答案：D推理判断题。根据这一段中列出的英国食品补充剂市场的高价值、补充剂高价格以及最后引用Caroline Abrahams的话“better off spending money to improve diets”可知，作者借此说明要合理使用金钱，故选D项。6What should people do i
21、f they do need to take supplements?AFollow professional suggestions.BBe sure of the vitamins they lack.CRefer to the instructions of the labels.DAvoid taking together with other medicines.答案：A细节理解题。根据第四段中的“It added that these should only be taken if advised by a doctor”可知只有在医生的建议下才应该服用它们，即听取专业的建议，故选
22、A项。7What do the British authorities think of the report?AAnnoying.BUnacceptable.CWorrying.DFavorable.答案：B推理判断题。根据最后一段中的内容可知，这份报告是基于美国市场而不是英国。而在英国，产品只能通过欧洲食品安全认证，由此推断可知，这份报告不被英国官方认可，故选B项。【词汇积累】back up 支持supplement n. 增补(物)；补充(物)；添加物sufficient adj. 足够的；充足的label n. 标签；签条；标记【难句分析】原文：It added that these
23、should only be taken if advised by a doctor because some supplements could interact with medicines or contain high levels of nutrients, which could be deadly.它还补充说，只有在医生的建议下才应该服用这些补充剂，因为一些补充剂可能会与药物相互作用，或者含有可能致命的高水平营养素。(第四段第二句)分析：本句为主从复合句。that引导宾语从句，其中包含if引导的条件状语从句，because引导的原因状语从句和which引导的非限制性定语从句。C
24、(2019辽宁省五校协作高三联合模拟题)“We all know that exercise is good for us, but can you get the benefits without actually doing the exercise？” asks Michael Mosley.Having a hot bath or a sauna is a good way to soothe your arms and legs after exercise, but what happens if you do it instead of exercise? Dr Steve Fa
25、ulkner of Loughborough University asked me to take part in an experiment comparing the relative benefits of having a long, hot bath versus an hour of hard cycling.For this study I join a group of volunteers who have all been fitted with monitors which continuously record blood sugar levels. Keeping
26、your blood sugar level within the normal range is an important measure of your “metabolic” fitness.The first part of the experiment is very relaxing, consisting of having a long, hot bath. While I sit in the bath, which they keep at 40 ， Steve closely monitors my core temperature. Once it has risen
27、and stayed there, I am allowed out.A couple of hours after my bath I have a light meal. Since we want to see how having a hot bath compares with exercise we repeat the experiment.So whats the result?“One of the first things that we were looking at，” Steve says, “is the energy expenditure (消耗) while
28、youre in the hot bath and what we found was an 80% increase in energy expenditure just as a result of sitting in the bath for the course of an hour.”This is nothing like as many calories as cycling for an hour (which comes out at an average of 630 calories), but we do burn 140 calories, the equivale
29、nt of a brisk 30minute walk.篇章导读：本文是一篇说明文。实验发现，一个小时的热水浴虽然没有骑一个小时自行车所消耗的热量多，但其所消耗的热量相当于半个小时的快步走所消耗的热量。8What is the meaning of the underlined word in Paragraph 2?AExercise.BStrengthen.CRelax.DBuild up.答案：C词义猜测题。结合该句内容和常识可知，在锻炼时，我们的腿和手臂肌肉比较紧张，洗热水澡或桑拿浴可以使这些部位的肌肉得到放松，故选C。9What is the purpose of the exper
30、iment?ATo compare energy expenditure of hot bath and cycling.BTo tell people how to lose weight.CTo show the benefit of hot bath.DTo encourage people to have a hot bath instead of cycling.答案：A推理判断题。根据第二段第二句“Dr Steve Faulkner of Loughborough University asked me to take part in an experiment comparing
31、 the relative benefits of having a long, hot bath versus an hour of hard cycling.”可知，做这个实验的目的是把洗热水澡和骑自行车的能量消耗情况进行对比，故选A。10What does normal blood sugar level mean?AIt means you are healthy.BIt means your temperature is normal.CIt means you dont need exercise.DIt means your metabolic system is normal.
32、答案：D推理判断题。根据第三段第二句“Keeping your blood sugar level within the normal range is an important measure of your metabolic fitness.”可知，保持正常范围内的血糖水平是代谢健康的一个重要衡量标准。据此可知，正常的血糖水平与正常的代谢系统有关，故选D。11If you want to burn 600 calories, what can you do?AHave a hot bath for one hour.BCycle for one hour.CHave a brisk 60
33、minute walk.DHave a brisk 30minute walk.答案：B细节理解题。根据最后一段“This is nothing like as many calories as cycling for an hour (which comes out at an average of 630 calories), but we do burn 140 calories, the equivalent of a brisk 30minute walk.”可知，如果要消耗600卡，应骑一个小时自行车，故选B。【词汇积累】compare v. 比较relative adj. 相关的
34、equivalent n. 对等的人，等效instead of 代替【难句分析】原文：For this study I join a group of volunteers who have all been fitted with monitors which continuously record blood sugar levels. 在这项研究中，我加入到一组志愿者当中，他们都安装了持续记录血糖水平的监测器。(第三段第一句)分析：本句是主从复合句。who引导定语从句，修饰先行词volunteers，其中which又引导定语从句，修饰先行词monitors。.语法填空(2020云南省曲靖
35、市第一中学高考复习质量监测(三)Chinese everywhere know of the goddess Mazu. Temples 1 (construct) in honor of her for centuries, and her story is legendary. Mazu is the goddess of the sea and she protects fishermen and communities near the ocean. The legend of Mazu 2 (date) back to over 1,000 years ago in the Xian
36、liang Port of Meizhou Bay in Putian, Fujian Province. Lin Moniang, Mazus real name, was an attractive young girl and was respected and wellliked by everyone in her village. Lin Moniang was also revered for her ability to forecast 3 weather. This gift was 4 (especial) advantageous to the fishermen 5
37、fished the seas in the area. The young girl was capable of 6 (warn) them of the coming weather conditions and telling them if it was safe to go out to sea or if it would be best 7 (stay) in port.The legend of Mazu proclaims that 8 her death she went up to heaven and became an immortal. From heaven s
38、he watches over the seas and the people who travel on and across 9 (it). Because of this, over 100 million people worship her. In fact, there are more than 1,500 temples dedicated to her the world over. About 900 of them are located in Taiwan. 10 there is a Chinese community, there is a temple dedic
39、ated to Mazu.1 2. 3. 4. 5 6. 7. 8. 9 10. 篇章导读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了海神妈祖的传说及中国人修建妈祖庙供奉和敬拜妈祖。1have been constructed考查动词的时态和语态。妈祖庙是被建，且从“for centuries”可知要用完成时，且要用现在完成时的被动语态。故填have been constructed。2dates考查动词的时态。从现在追溯到1,000 多年以前，用一般现在时。故填dates。3the考查冠词。表特指。故填the。4especially考查词性转换。用来修饰形容词“advantageous”。故填其副词形式e
40、specially。5who/that考查定语从句的引导词。先行词是“fishermen”，关系代词在从句中作主语。故填who/that。6warning考查非谓语动词。介词of后要接动名词。故填warning。7to stay考查非谓语动词。从并列连词or 的前面“if it was safe to go out to sea”可以看出，此空要填不定式。故填to stay。8after考查介词。她过世后升天成了一个神仙。故填after。9them考查代词。“them” 指代前面的“seas”。故填 them。10Wherever/Where考查状语从句的连接词。在(任何)有中国人的社区，就有妈祖庙。故此处用wherever或where引导状语从句。
