Seven Health Facts about Coffee

Whe.n you’re consideringyour.morning coffee, here are some healthfacts to keep in mind:

1, Coffee Reduces Your Risk of Diabetes（糖尿病）

In a 2005 review of nine studies, researchers found that for those that drank four to six cups of coffee per day, versus only. Two or fewer, their risk for Type 2 diabetes decreased by almost 30 percent. The number decreased:d by 35 percent when people drank more than six cups per da3day.And if you’re picturing yourself f running around the’office with your eyes bugging out of your head, no worries because caffeinated and decaffeinated coffees provided much the same results.

2. Coffee Fights Free Radicals（自由基）

We often forget that coffee is actually a plant and like all plant foods, the coffee bean contains more than 1,000 naturally occurring substances called phytochemicals, which may help prevent disease. Many of these phytochemicals are antioxidants which protect the cells from damage from free radicals.

3. Coffee Improves Memory and Cognition

Researchers reported that volunteers who drank caffeinated coffee in the morning performed better than nondrinkers on tests that involved learning new information. Coffee can also improve cognitive function as we age. One study found that combining coffee with a sweet treat had an even bigger impact.

4. Coffee Can Increase Osteoporosis（骨质疏松）

It s true that coffee can cause the body to excrete calcium in urine. We don’t want the.body to rid itself of calcium because this can lead to osteoporosis. According to The Diet Channel,about five milligrams of calcium is lost per every six ounces of coffee consumed. But these calcium losses can be counter balanced with two tablespoons of milk or yogurt per cup of coffee.

5. Coffee Causes Wrinkles

Even tho,ugh coffee has antioxidants, if you drink too much of it, it can cause wrinkling of the skin. This is a result of dehydration(脱水) which is the worst thing for your skin. So when you’re drinking that morning cup or two, make sure that you’re pairing it with water. Even better,add one tablespoon of chia seeds to your water and let them sit for 30 minutes. The chia seeds keep you even more hydrated than regular water.

6, Coffee Can Actually Cause Weight Gain

The blood sugar changes that a caffeine high produces can contribute enormously to a strong desire for it,’according to iVillage. Coffee is also socially connected to food. For example,we pair coffee with dessert or that morning powdered doughnut. Additionally, when we crash fiom our caffeine high that’s when we reach for all sorts of fatty snacks’ to keep us going.

7. Conventional Coffee Is Laden with Pesticides（杀虫剂）

The coffee plant is one of the most heavily sprayed crops. Lt’s coated with chemicals,pesticides, and herbicides, nothing you’d want to be swallowing. If you do drink coffee, make sure that it’s the organic variety, free from assorted chemicals that.leech into our ground water and can make us sick down the road.

If you switch to decaffeinated coffee, make sure the caffeine（咖啡因） is removed in a natural way without the use of chemicals to do it. Often times, conventional decaffeinated coffee has more chemicals than regular.

41. If you want to decrease the risk of diabetes by 35070, you need to take at least       cups of coffee every day.

A. seven       B. six    C. five      D. four

42.lf you are a heavy drinker of coffee, a far better way to avoid wrinkling of your skin is to drink water      .

A.less than usual   B. regularly       C. with sugar      D. with chia seeds

43. Which of the following statements is wrong?

A. Adding two spoons of milk to a cup of coffee can prevent calcium losses.

B. Decaffeinated coffee has different effects from caffeinated coffee as to diabetes.

C. Many phytochemicals protect the cells from damage from fiee radicals.

D. The organic variety of coffee p/ant is free from assorted chemicals.

44. The author has a/an           attitude towards drinking of coffee.

A. positive     B, negative       C. objective        D. imaginative

【2011·江西鹰潭市第二次模拟】

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56. Margaret is now looking for________.

    A. her lost cat          B. an apartment          C. a job       D. a roommate

57. Which of the following is NOT the requirement of EL house?

A. Experienced in exam preparations.                  B. Experienced in teaching Chinese.

C. Excellent command of English.                      D. Degree holder.

58. To look for a person to work in your restaurant, you can contact________.

A. LYG2560@sohu. com                                  B. MLCT@sina. com

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59. If you rent the apartment near West Nanjing Road, ________.

A. you should pay RMB 13，000 each month

B. you can work out in the gym

C. you can go shopping in the neighborhood

D. you can swim in an outdoor swimming pool

60. What does the underlined word “incumbent” mean?

A. Businessman.       B. Student.                   C. Employee.                D. Employer.

【2011·上海市普陀区第二次质量调研】

     Dalian Medical University (Dlmedu) is a famous university both in China and in the world. It is unusual among universities in having a student body made up largely of undergraduates.

1. Enrollment: Domestic students: Dlmedu enrolls students from all parts of China. The number of students enrolled is stipulated (规定) by the Ministry of Education. Students enrolled should pass the Unified National College Entrance Examination and get the scores set by Dlmedu. Foreign students: The university can enroll foreign students, including undergraduates, vocational trainees, graduates, students of continuing education and the students who aim to learn Chinese language. Foreign students at all levels should complete the application forms and present all the related certificates. Students who conform to （符合） the university stipulation will be admitted. Foreign students pursuing academic degrees should have an exam score, indicating their good Chinese. For detailed information, please read “The Dlmedu General Regulations of Foreign Student Admission”.

2. Entrance: With the admission notice and the related certificates at the time specified, students to be enrolled by Dlmedu should go for registration and pay tuition fees. They will not be admitted until passing the physical check-up (体检).

3. Scholarship and Tuition Loan: Scholarship:

(1) Top Student Scholarship: awarded twice a year. (2) Single Item Scholarship (including Excellent Student Cadre (干部), Academic Excellence, Special Contest Award): awarded once a year. (3) Medical Scholarship: awarded once a year. Tuition Loan: Students can apply for tuition loan according to the rules set by Dlmedu.

4. Student Managerial Service Department: Students at all levels have independent student chief departments that are set up to be in charge of students’ daily affairs. The Student Section is in charge of awards and punishments of undergraduates and vocational trainees, enrollment and employment guidance, etc. The Graduate Department is in charge of the management of graduates. Adult Education College is in charge of students’ affairs. International Academic Communication Centre is in charge of foreign students’ managerial service.

5. Tuition and Fees: (Notes: Tuition and Fees will be adjusted according to the government rules and price change.)

(Academic Year 2005—2006)

Tuition: 5,500 yuan

Room and board: 2,400 yuan

Other expenses (books, etc.): 1,000 yuan

Total: 8,900 yuan

72. In how many ways can an American student enter Dlmedu?

 A. One.                      B. Two.                 C. Three.                      D. Four.

73. In Dlmedu,an undergraduate will pay at least _______for the Academic Year 2005—2006 besides tuition.

 A. 8,900 yuan             B. 5,500 yuan        C. 2,400 yuan               D. 3,400 yuan

74. In what way is Dlmedu different from other universities according to the passage?

 A. There are both Chinese and foreign students in Dlmedu.

 B. It provides different scholarships and loans to different students.

 C. Different student chief departments are in charge of different affairs.

 D. Its students are mainly undergraduates.

75. Which of the following is NOT true?

A. Before students enter Dlmedu, they must pass physical check-up.

B. Foreign students can’t apply for scholarships.

C. Foreign students’ managerial service is in the charge of International Academic Communication Centre.

D. Top Student Scholarship is given twice a year.

【2011·江苏南通市第二次模拟】

 Hotel Icaria Barcelona

Hotel Location

Hotel Icaria Barcelona is 330 yards from Barcelona’s Nova Icaria Beach. It is located in the Olympic Port area, a 10-minute walk from Ciutadella Park and Barcelona Zoo. Ciutadella Metro Station is half a mile away, and is just 2 stops from Barcelona Cathedral (大教堂) and the historic Gothic Quarter.

Hotel Facilities

General Restaurant, 24-Hour Front Desk, Non-Smoking Rooms, Rooms / Facilities for Disabled Guests, Family Rooms, Luggage Storage, Smoking Area.

Activities Sauna, Fitness Centre, Wellness Centre, Table Tennis, Hiking, Cycling, Steam Bath, Outdoor Swimming Pool.

Services Meeting Facilities, Business Centre, Laundry, Dry Cleaning, VIP Room Facilities, Ironing Service, Fax / Photocopying, Ticket Service.

Internet Wi-fi is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.

Hotel Policies

These are general hotel policies for Hotel Icaria Barcelona. As they may vary per room type, please also check the room description.

Check in 14:00 - 00:00 hours  Check out Until 12:00 hours

Cancellation / Prepayment Cancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please ENTER THE DATES OF YOUR STAY and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and extra beds One child under 2 years stays free of charge in a baby cot (婴儿床).

All children under 12 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.

One older child or adult is charged span > 34 per night and person in an extra bed.

Groups When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Terms & Conditions

Your reservation is absolutely secure. All personal data is encrypted and will only be used to process your booking. For more information, read our PRIVACY STATEMENT. Booking.com will not charge you any reservation fees for making this booking.

60. Hotel Icaria Barcelona allows you easy access to the following EXCEPT ________.

A. the stadiums where you can have sports  

B. the seaside where you can relax yourself

C. the places where you can take trains or buses

D. the building where you can attend a religious service

61. The underlined word “encrypted” in the last section probably means “________”.

A. analysed  B. stored     C. collected   D. protected

62. It can be inferred from the advertisement that _______.

A. smoking is completely forbidden in the hotel

B. every room follows the same hotel policies

C. policies may be in your favor if you book 6 rooms

D. an extra bed can be provided for you free of charge

In the hit film The bucket List, Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman meet in hospital in California after they have been diagnosed with cancer. Between them they cook up a “bucket list” – a to-do list of all they want to do before they kick the bucket. The movie makes you wonder what would be on your bucket list. So let’s pack up some and see what it would cost to go out and have a little fun.

THE PYRAMIDS, GIZA, EGYPT

Onto the pyramids, surely on anyone’s bucket list. Exotik Tours can take you there on a variety of trips, including their popular Egypt Express which includes three nights in Cairo and a three-night Nile Cruise(乘船游览). From $1,384 include four-and five-star accommodation, 12 meals and a ton of sightseeing.

www.exotiktours.com   416-646-3347

TAJ MAHAL, AGRA, INDIA

One of the world’s most fascinating images, India’s Taj Mahal makes even Nicholson and Freeman look calm. Toronto’s Goway Travel has many suggestions for India, including a three-day independent visit to Agra. Stay at the attractive Oberoi AmarVilas overlooking the Taj. Include two breakfasts, touring and airport transfer from $1,420.

www.gowaytravel.com    416-322-1034

THE GREAT WALL, CHINA

If the Great Wall of China is on your bucket list, check into Tour East Holiday’s four-day Amazing Beijing Tour for $580 per person, four-star accommodation, sightseeing including the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, breakfasts and two lunches, transportation and guide.

www.toureastholidays.com    416-929-0888

THE HIMALAYAS, NEPAL

And on to the Himalayas. Talk about something truly majestic(壮丽的). See the top of the world on GAP Adventures’ Everest Adventure tour, a 15-day exploration including Everest Base Camp, teahouse lodge stays, and walking through Sherpa villages. Incredibly affordable at just $665 plus local payment of $250. GAP Adventures warns that this is a physically demanding trip.

www.gapadventures.com     416-260-0999

60. The underlined phrase “kick the bucket” in Paragraph 1 means ______.

   A. come to life                              B. play a game            

C. pass away                                D. list interesting places

61. If you take on the Everest Adventure tour, you should be aware that ____.

A. the sights may not be so good.           B. It is a tiring trip

C. you may not be used to the food there     D. it is an expensive trip

62. According to the passage, where can you enjoy a view of the whole Taj Mahal?

   A. In Sherpa village.                               B. Near the Forbidden City

   C. Through Egypt Express.                     D. At Oberoi Amar Vilas

63. Which of the following may offer you a do-it-yourself travel?

A. TAJ MAHAL, AGRA, INDIA

B. THE HIMALAYAS, NEPAL

C. THE GREAT WALL, CHINA

D. THE PYRAMIDS, GIZA, EGYPT