Tips for developing an exercise plan for your brain
You know that eating a sensible diet and getting plenty of exercise help your body healthy and strong. But did you know that there are ways to make your brain healthier and smarter?
Studies show that when the brain is compelled to do something new, it creates new neural pathways(神經(jīng)通路). The more pathways you have, the faster you can think and the better memory you will have.
Ten steps toward a smarter brain
Limit your TV time
Watching an average TV show requires very little brain power and brings the same result as neglecting physical exercise. Your brain will become weak just as your muscles do. If you watch TV, choose something educational and informative.
Travel
Traveling to a new country forces you to see and do things in a new way, providing stimulation(刺激) to the brain.
Learn a new language
Acquiring a new language involves different learning methods. Learning a language sharpens your brain and helps prevent memory problems in later years.
Master a new subject
Each week, select an animal, a bird or a fish, and read everything you can about it. Stretch (最大限度利用)your brain as you become an expert on the subject.
Use your non-dominant hand
If you are right-handed, use your left hand for everyday activities, or use your right hand if you are left-handed. Doing familiar things in a new way will cause your brain to create new neural networks.
Read often
As you read, take the time to look up people or places that aren’t familiar. Reading expands your vocabulary if you search for words and definitions that you don’t know.
Do puzzles
According to the Mayo Clinic, doing sudoku and crossword puzzles keeps the brain sharp into your senior years.
Calculate while you shop
As you put things in your grocery cart, total everything in your head. See how much close you get to the actual total.
Play video games
Studies have found that certain video games force you to use critical decision-making skills and can even improve students’ math scores.
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Read messages from people who represent a wide range of interests. And some say that learning to express yourself in just 140 characters is a great brain challenge!
So get in the habit of challenging your brain, and make yourself smarter!
56. What’s the main idea of the passage?
A. Get in the habit of learning something new
B. Develop an exercise plan
C. Make Your Brain Smarter
D. Tips to make yourself healthier
57. What does the underlined word “compelled” mean?
A. requested B. allowed C. completed D. forced
58. What can we learn from the passage?
A. Educational and informative TV shows are helpful to limit your TV time.
B. Doing sudoku and crossword puzzles may make you confused.
C. Playing certain video games may help you sharpen your mind.
D. Writing short messages often can also make you healthier .
科目:高中英語 來源: 題型:閱讀理解
How do apology languages work? Have you ever tried to apologize, only to be refused? It may be that you were offering a partial apology in a “l(fā)anguage” , that was foreign to your listener.The five languages of apology include:
Apology Language 1: “I am sorry.”
List the hurtful effects of your action.Not “I am sorry if …”, but “I am sorry that…”.You might ask if they want to add any points that you have not recognized.
Apology Language 2:“I was wrong.”
Name your mistake and accept fault.Note that it is easier to say “You are right” than “ I am wrong”, but the latter carries more weight.
Apology Language 3: “ What can I do to make it right?”
How are you now? How shall I make amends(彌補) to you? How can I restore your confidence that I love you— even though I was so hurtful to you?
Apology Language 4: “I’ll try not to do that again.”
Engage in problem-solving.Don’t make excuses for yourself such as, “Well, my day was just so…” Instead, offer what you will change to prevent yourself from putting them in the same bad situation again.
Apology Language 5: “Will you please forgive me?”
Be patient in seeking forgiveness.They may need some time or greater clarification of your input from Apology Languages 1-4.
Finally, your apology may not be accepted, but at least you know that you have been faithful in offering a sincere olive branch of peace.
The passage mainly talks about___________
A.5 tips for apologies that work B.5 ways of refusing apologies
C.the function of apology languages D.the importance of apology languages
According to Paragraph 1, your apology may be refused mainly because________
A.your listeners can’t understand your dialect.
B.your listeners can’t hear what you said clearly.
C.your apology is not sincere.
D.your apology is not expressed well enough.
When offering an apology, which of the following does the author prefer?
A.“You are right” B.“I am sorry if …”
C.“I was wrong.” D.“Well, my day was just so…”
In the last paragraph, the author tells us even if your apology may not be accepted, at
least ___________.
A.It’s your fault any more B.your mind will be at peace
C.your friend will make peace with you D.your apology is true to your heart
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科目:高中英語 來源:2012屆湖南省益陽市一中高三第九次月考英語試卷(帶解析) 題型:閱讀理解
Following some of the tips for green living helps save our planet. All of these involve just a few changes to our daily habits.
Just walk and limit the use of your car. One of the poster images of pollution is our vehicles. It burns fuel. It is not as efficient as we hope it could be, and we use it every single day. To lessen the effects of the air pollution caused by our vehicles, we should limit their use. If we can walk to our destination then just let us go. Not only do we lessen our carbon dioxide emissions, but we also get a good exercise out of it.
Use a laptop instead of a computer desktop. Laptops are more energy efficient compared to their bigger counterparts. A laptop is generally 50 percent more efficient in using electricity. Aside from that there are other benefits of a laptop. It is portable so you can work anywhere you like and that you get powerful features without the large size of desktop units.
Turn off the faucet while you are brushing your teeth. It is always a better idea to use a glass when we are brushing our teeth and not to just let the faucet keep on running. Therefore,there is less water to waste while we are cleaning our pearly whites. Simply turn off the faucet when you are not using it.
Make good use of natural light. We have a great and natural lamp --- the sun, and we should learn how to take full advantage of it during daytime. So instead of turning on our lights or lamps even if it is still not evening, we should pull up the drapes and let the natural light come in from the windows.
These are just some of the best tips for green living, but of course there are still many of these tips if you just search for them. But you can do your own variation any time just always prioritize how you can use less energy and produce even lesser trash and pollution.
【小題1】What’s the best title for the passage?
A.How to Save Our Planet |
B.How to Change Our Daily Habits |
C.Tips for Green Living Today |
D.Green Living and Serious Pollution |
A.less energy efficient | B.faster at work | C.easy to repair | D.easy to carry |
A.Three | B.Four | C.Five | D.Six |
A.decrease | B.consider | C.imagine | D.guess |
A.A few changes to daily habits can help a lot. |
B.While washing teeth we should turn off the faucet. |
C.Vehicles bring pollution and we should try to avoid. |
D.In the daytime we should not pull up the drapes. |
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科目:高中英語 來源:2011-2012學年上海市理工大學附屬中學高二下學期期末考試英語試卷(帶解析) 題型:填空題
ABCD請按實際情況填寫。其他請參照下表填寫。
A, B, C, D, E(AB), F(AC)
A. Control of Respiration B. Basic tips for preserving cut flowers C. Role of Respiration D. Most Important Aspect of Flower Care E. Need for Clean Water F. Ways of Stopping Respiration |
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科目:高中英語 來源:2012-2013學年江西省安福中學高一下學期期中考試英語試卷(帶解析) 題型:填空題
Driving in Canada is similar to driving in many parts of the United States. Distances and speeds, however, are posted in kilometers per hour and some signs, particularly in Quebec, may only be in French.
Unless otherwise posted, the maximum (最大限度的) speed limit in Canada is 50km/hr in cities and 80km/hr on highways. On rural highways, the posted speed limit may be 100km/hr. It is not allowed to take automobile radar detectors (汽車雷達檢測器) into Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, and the Yukon. Seat belt use is required by law for all passengers, and child car seats must be used by children under 40 pounds. Some provinces require drivers to keep their vehicles’ headlights on during the day and some have banned (禁止) driving while using a hand-held cell phone. Motorcycles cannot share a lane (車道), and safety helmets for motorcycle riders and passengers are necessary. Running a red light is a serious crime throughout Canada and drivers are advised to stop before starting when a light turns green.
Winter travel can be dangerous due to heavy snowfalls and icy conditions. Some roads and bridges are often closed in winter. Snow tires are required in some provinces. Travelers should also be careful about animals while driving at night in rural areas.
Highway 401, from Detroit to Montreal, is one of the busiest highways in North America. It has been the scene of many deadly traffic accidents due to sudden and severe weather changes, high rates of speed, and heavy truck traffic. Thus drivers should be alert while travelling here.
Please refer to our Road Safety page for more information and tips . Also, we suggest that you visit the website of Canada’s national authority responsible for road safety.
【小題1】Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?
A.All signs on the roads in Quebec are in English. |
B.Automobile radar detectors are allowed to be used in Manitoba. |
C.Passengers may choose not to wear seat belts while in a car in Canada. |
D.The speed of cars in Canadian cities should be less than 50km/hr. |
A.Bad weather | B.Drunk driving | C.High speed | D.Heavy traffic |
A.careful | B.relaxed | C.nervous | D.pleased |
A.Different traffic rules in Canada . |
B.Tips for traveling by car in Canada . |
C.Special rules for driving in Canada . |
D.Traffic safety and road conditions in Canada . |
A.drivers in Canada | B.Drivers in America |
C.Traffic police in Canada | D.Traffic police in America |
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科目:高中英語 來源:2013-2014學年福建省福州市八縣高三上學期期末考試英語試卷(解析版) 題型:單項填空
With the word“PM2.5"_____ appearing in media reports,people pay greater attention to it and seek health tips for smoggy days.
A.constantly B.instantly C.rarely D.directly
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