1、高中英语 精选外刊语法填空1 1用公厕里的烘手机烘干头发?烘手都嫌脏!Expert warns against using hand dryers in public restrooms An M.D. candidate explained 1_you should never use those automatic hand dryers in public bathrooms.TikToker madmedicine 2_(recent) shared a video about how those super convenient, contactless(无接触) hand drye
2、rs actually dont stop the spread of bacteria. They make it 3_(bad).The medical student reacted to a popular TikTok trend 4_ people use hand dryers to curl their hair.I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but those hand dryers in public restrooms are extremely 5_(disgust),” he explained. “There have b
3、een actual studies 6_(do) on those hand dryers 7_(see) if they spread bacteria. Spoiler alert: They tend to spread more bacteria 8_(compare) to just towels.”According to the Harvard Health blog, a 2018 study by the University of Connecticut and Quinnipiac University found that 9_(expose) to hot hand
4、 dryers exponentially(指数级) grew bacteria colonies within a matter of seconds.Every time a lidless (无盖)toilet is flushed, it aerosolizes (升腾)a fine mist of microbes. This fecal (粪便)cloud may disperse over an area as large as 6 square meters,” Harvard Health stated.This means that each time someone fl
5、ushes a toilet, particles of fecal bacteria spread through the air. When the bacteria comes in contact with a hot hand dryer, it multiplies. The best way to dry your hands and prevent bacteria 10_ surviving on them is to use a paper towel.keys:1 why 2 recently 3 worse 4 where 5 disgusting6 done 7 to
6、 see 8 compared 9 exposure 10 from2 法国埃菲尔铁塔“长个了”,增高六米达330米The Eiffel Tower grows even higher, thanks to new antenna The Eiffel Tower grew by six meters (nearly 20 feet) on Tuesday after engineers hoisted a new communications antenna (天线) at the very top of Frances most iconic landmark. The tower, 1_
7、(build) by Gustave Eiffel in the late 19th century, now 2_(measure) 330 metres after the DAB+ (digital audio) antenna was airlifted onto 3_(it) peak by helicopter under a leaden sky. Live television images showed the helicopter 4_(lower) the antenna onto its base atop the tower, 5_ workmen made it s
8、ecure in 6_ operation that lasted less than 10 minutes. The Eiffel Tower was 312 meters (1,024 feet) high when it was inaugurated(落成) on March 31, 1889. During its 7_(construct), the Eiffel Tower surpassed the Washington Monument to become the 8_(tall) man-made structure in the world, a title it hel
9、d for four decades until the Chrysler Building in New York City was topped off in 1929. The wrought-iron lattice tower is among the most visited tourist sites in the world, according to TripAdvisor. It has, 9_, also been used for broadcast transmissions for more than 100 years, with the height of it
10、s pinnacle changing numerous times as ageing antennas 10_(replace).keys:1 built 2 measures 3 its 4 lowering 5 where 6 an 7 construction 8 tallest 9 however 10 were replaced3 想睡个好觉?你可以这样训练自己的大脑!Train your brain for better sleep with 3 expert tips1. Make a schedule, and stick to itMelatonin(褪黑素) is a
11、hormone 1_(produce) by the body 2_( regulate) when you get sleepy and when you wake up. As night approaches, levels of melatonin rise, 3_(become) a signal to the body that its time for bed. Production of melatonin is stopped by light - so levels 4_(natural) fall as daylight approaches, getting you r
12、eady to greet the day.To work properly, the release of this hormone needs 5_(occur) at regular times, said clinical psychologist and sleep expert Michael Grandner. So if your bedtime and wake up time change from day to day or on weekends, he said, your sleep rhythms arent predictable and the body do
13、esnt know how to respond.Therefore its important to have a standard wake up time, even on weekends, vacations or after a night of poor sleep.2. Dont lay in bed awakeIts a golden rule in sleep medicine, backed by decades of data, Grandner said. In fact, he said this tip is so 6_(power) that when used
14、 in his sleep clinic it can even beat prescription sleep medications.The best sleep tip you can ever give somebody is get up - dont lay in bed awake but not sleeping, Grandner said. Whether its the beginning of the night or the middle of the night, if youve been awake for 20 or 30 minutes, get up 7_
15、 reset. Maybe you just need five minutes to get sleepy, or maybe an hour, but dont spend that time awake in bed.Why is that so important? Because lying in bed awake can form an association in your brain that can lead to chronic insomnia(失眠), Grandner explained. Instead of being a restful spot 8_ you
16、 peacefully fall asleep, your bed becomes an anxious place where you toss and turn and wake up tired.Establishing that positive relationship between the bed and sleep can be beneficial on nights where your schedule has to be erratic due to work or travel, Grandner added.Lets say you need to go to be
17、d extra early, he said. The bed now has the power to help overcome your racing mind and allow you to fall asleep.3. Change your attitude about sleepMany people view sleeping as the final thing they have to do in a jam-packed day, worth 9_(delay) to catch up on housework, schoolwork, office work or t
18、he latest binge-worthy television series.That thinking needs to be changed, Grander said.Dont see your sleep as the amount of time you have left in your day, he advised. See your sleep as the amount of time you need in order to set yourself up for a productive tomorrow.It may sound like a small shif
19、t in thinking, but its an important one, Grander added.Most adults need between seven and eight hours of sleep to be fully rested, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. So if a person needed to rise at 7 am each day, backtiming eight hours would require a bedtime of 11 pm.N
20、ow you know when you have to stop and get ready to go to bed 10_ youre done or not, Grander said. The problem is we dont stop, and we dont disconnect. And thats to our detriment and it makes the next day more stressful.keys:1 produced 2 to regulate 3 becoming 4 naturally 5 to occur 6 powerful 7 and
21、8 where 9 delaying 10 whether 高中英语精选外刊语法填空2 1 国际残奥委会主席:中国为未来的冬残奥会树立了标杆Paralympics set Games benchmark Spectacular event shows that China has become a winter sports powerhouse, says IPC president. After a warm closing ceremony and the extinguishing of the Paralympic flame in the main cauldron, the Be
22、ijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games concluded on Sunday after 1_(give) testimony (见证) to how sports can bring the world together, while the Games have left legacies for the host nation and future Paralympics. If Beijing 2008 started a new chapter of 2_(grow) for the Paralympic Movement, then Beijing
23、2022 has marked a new dawn for the Paralympic Winter Games, International Paralympic Committee Andrew Parsons said at the closing ceremony. You promised simple, safe and splendid. You delivered stunning(令人惊叹的), secure and spectacular(精彩的). Awesome organization, vibrant venues(充满活力的场馆) and sensationa
24、l sportthe hallmarks (标志)of great Games here in Beijing. For sure, China 3_(set) a benchmark for all future Winter Games. For certain, China is now a Paralympic winter sports powerhouse, Parsons added. Topping the medal table with 18 gold, 20 silver and 23 bronze medals, Team China made major breakt
25、hroughs at the Beijing Winter Paralympics, 4_(present) home fans with Chinas best-ever results in any Winter Paralympics. Among the 96 Chinese para athletes, 85 participated 5_the Winter Paralympics for the first time, and their average age is 25. 6_(give) the fact that China won its first Winter Pa
26、ralympic gold medal at the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Games, in wheelchair curling, the nations 7_(surprise) performance wowed the world. According to Zhao Sujing, the secretary-general of the Chinese delegation, behind the fast improvement of Team Chinas performance is the development of Chinas Paraly
27、mpic winter sports and the better environment for people with 8_(disable) in China. We hope the great performance of the Chinese para athletes at the Beijing Winter Paralympics will encourage more people with disabilities 9_(get) out of their homes and embrace sports. And through sports, they can be
28、 10_(well) involved in our society, said Zhao. In addition, we will further promote the rehabilitation, education and employment of people with disabilities in our society who need to have more understanding, respect and care toward them, Zhao added.keys:1 giving 2 growth 3 has set 4 presenting 5 in
29、6 Given 7 surprising 8 disabilities 9 to get 10 better2 为什么你总在吃,还一直饿?这些原因导致无穷尽的饥饿感Common reasons why you cant stop eatingHunger is complicated and can have many different triggers(诱因), said Dr. Monique Tello, a clinical instructor at Harvard Medical School, 1_(practice) physician and director of res
30、earch and academic affairs for the 2_(health) lifestyle program at Massachusetts General Hospital. Medical reasons: First, its important 3_(rule) out any medical issues. Anybody 4_is feeling very hungry all of the time and isnt able to gain weight or is losing weight should see a doctor, Tello said.
31、 Conditions that could cause constant or excessive hunger, also called polyphagia(多食症), include: hyperthyroidism(甲状腺功亢进症), diabetes.(糖尿病) Psychological reasons:If there isnt 5_underlying medical issue, the problem could be in the head. Its 6_(reason) to be hungry every three to five hours given how
32、the human digestive system works. But ever-present food marketing on TV and the constant stream of “food porn” on social media can trigger people to eat often and a lot. There are also deeply ingrained(植入) cultural triggers, like the idea of eating three meals a day plus snacks, Tello said. She hate
33、s the “myth of breakfast” or the notion (观念)people have to eat as soon as they wake up. “I tell patients, The more you eat, the more you want to eat,” Tello said. “The more people eat, the 7_(large) the stomach gets. The stomach can stretch to accommodate large amounts of food its a distensible(可膨胀的
34、) organ. Then if its empty, it signals hunger. Well, if youve got a huge stomach from eating so much so often, the minute your stomach is empty, its signaling you to eat and youre going to eat more.” A persons state of mind can play a role, too. Stress can increase levels of ghrelin(饥饿激素), research
35、has shown, and being sleep deprived is associated with higher levels of the hunger hormone. Boredom, anxiety and depression can also send people looking into the refrigerator when theyre not truly hungry.Lifestyle reasons: Sometimes the best answer to the question “Why am I always hungry?” is the si
36、mplest one: Youre eating too little, exercising too much, or both.Solutions: Dont make yourself hungrier than you need to be: Limit your 8_(expose) to TV and social media. Try to watch your favorite shows without being exposed to advertising, Tello said. Get honest: Ask yourself, Am I really hungry?
37、 Or am I bored? Remove yourself from any food temptations if its the latter. Consider intermittent fasting(间歇性禁食): It can reconnect you with true, biological hunger; make it easier to recognize feeling full. Feel fuller by 9_(adjust) the quality of your diet: Avoid processed carbohydrates and sugars
38、 found in foods like white bread, baked goods and cereal. Aim for a satiating diet higher in fiber, protein and healthy fats, Tello advised. Such choices will keep you more satisfied, longer. Watch your alcohol intake: Alcohol 10_(low) a persons inhibitions and self-discipline, which can make you ea
39、t more.keys:1 practicing 2 healthy 3 to rule 4 who 5 an 6 reasonable 7 larger 8 exposure 9 adjusting 10 lowers3 美国“大离职潮”的首要原因披露:和疫情无关The No. 1 reason American workers quit their job has nothing to do with the COVID-19 pandemic Some 4.3 million people quit their job for another in January in a pandem
40、ic-era phenomenon thats become 1_(know) as “The Great Resignation.”(大离职潮) Quits peaked at 4.5 million in November. Before COVID-19, that figure averaged at fewer than 3 million quits per month. But the No. 1 reason theyre quitting? Its 2_ same old story.Workers say low pay and a lack of opportunitie
41、s for advancement (63% respectively) are the 3_(big) reason why they quit their jobs last year, 4_(follow) by feeling disrespected at work (57%), according to a survey of more than 9,000 people by the Pew Research Center, a think tank based in Washington, D.C.Roughly half say child-care issues were
42、a reason they quit a job (48% among those with a child younger than 18 in the household),” Pew said. “A similar share point to a lack of flexibility to choose when they put in their hours (45%) or not having good benefits such as health 5_(insure) and paid time off (43%).”Pressures have intensified
43、for people to work more hours and/or for better wages with inflation now at a 40-year high as COVID-related stimulus programs wind down. Meanwhile, credit-card debt and interest rates are on the rise, and two years of 6_uncertain and unsteady work environment has taken a toll on peoples savings.The
44、good news: More than half of workers 7_ switched jobs say that theyre now earning more money (56%), have more opportunities for advancement, have an easier time 8_(balance) work and family responsibilities, and have more flexibility to choose when they put in their work hours, Pew said.However, when
45、 asked 9_ their reasons for quitting a job were related to COVID-19, over 30% of those in the Pew survey said yes. “Those without a four-year college degree (34%) are more likely than those with a bachelors degree or more education (21%) to say the pandemic played a role in their decision,” it added
46、.In an effort to cast more light on worker sentiment, Gallup asked more than 13,000 US employees 10_ was most important to them when deciding whether to accept a new job. Respondents listed six factors, said Ben Wigert, the director of research and strategy for Gallups workplace management practice.
47、A significant rise in income or benefits was the No. 1 reason, followed by greater work-life balance and better personal well-being, the ability to do what they do best, greater stability and job security, COVID-19 vaccination policies that align with their beliefs, and the organizations diversity and inclusivity (包容性) of all types of people.keys:1 known 2 the 3 biggest 4 followed 5 insurance6 an 7 who 8 balancing 9 whether 10 what 高中英语精选外刊语法填空31 Huaweis Meng Wanzhou flies back to China after deal wi