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1、 精品资料Unit 1 Great Scientists单元检测.阅读理解AMy mom takes pride in the fact that I was talking in three and four word sentences before I was ten months old. Some say its a gift while others simply think I talk too much.As my thirties came to a close, I found myself reflecting on my life. Im very happy and
2、have no significant sadness or disappointment. However, when I looked back on those times of difficulty, I saw a clear common denominator(特征): I didnt seem to know when to stop talking. Whether it was hurting someones feelings, or having carelessly told a secret, the incident could have been avoided
3、, had I closed my mouth sooner. So I decided to practice the power of quiet.To take this step, I needed to understand how people could sit comfortably in a group and not talk. Why does my husband feel completely content to say nothing in a conversation? Hes highly intelligent and has wonderful opini
4、ons but hell sit quietly and just listen. Even when hes asked a pointed question, hell answer with few words while still communicating effectively. What a talent!Can you imagine being happy just listening? In surveying those I know who talk less than I do, I got two answersthey either didnt feel con
5、fident enough to speak up, or they just didnt feel the need to participate in the conversation. Of course there were other reasons for not talking, but these were the two most popular answers.The first one didnt work for me. Im just fine letting people know what I think about them, and hopefully it
6、will make the conversation much more interesting. The second one didnt work either. I do feel the need to participate. I feel it physically like an electrical pulse through my body; sometimes its so strong that it causes me to behave badly in the form of interrupting or speaking in an unusually loud
7、 voice. I had to look further.An interesting thing happened on this journey to the power of quiet. During my weekly yoga class, it came to me like an answer so clear that the words rang in my head like soft, heavenly bells.I talked too much so people would know I cared about them. It was my way of t
8、aking care of those I love. I decided before my fortieth birthday, that from that day forward, those around me would know I loved them, and cared what they thought and felt, but I was going to practice the power of quiet.As my forty-second birthday comes close, I can say that deciding to talk less h
9、as been more about centering on quality rather than quantity. Ive found that listening more shows those who I care about that I really do care how they feel. Now when I break in, it means more to them. Oh, sure, I still have my short periods of talking too much, but for the most part this has been o
10、ne resolution that I can call a success.1. The writer was determined to practice the power of quiet because of _.A.other peoples criticismsB.her reflections on her past lifeC.her mothers adviceD.her age2. In Paragraph 3 the writer mentions her husband mainly _.A.to show how one communicates effectiv
11、elyB.to explain the reason for his silence in a conversationC.to give her high opinion of his communication skillsD.to give an example of those who have the power of quiet3. By “I had to look further”, the writer means she had to _.A.look into the future in order to succeed in practicing the power o
12、f quietB.try harder to prevent herself from talking too muchC.find out other reasons why she should talk lessD.survey people in other areas who talk littleBThink about vitamin D when youre catching up on summer rays. Its sometimes called the “sunshine vitamin” because its produced in your skin in re
13、sponse to sunlight. Vitamin D is a fat-soluble (脂溶性的) vitamin in a family of compounds that includes vitamins D-1, D-2, and D-3. It can affect as many as 2,000 genes in the body.Vitamin D has several important functions. Perhaps the most vital are regulating the absorption of calcium and phosphorous
14、(磷), and promoting normal immune system function. Getting enough vitamin D is important for normal growth and development of bones and teeth, as well as improving resistance against certain diseases.In addition to its primary benefits, research suggests that vitamin D may also play a role in: reduci
15、ng your risk of multiple sclerosis(多发性硬化), according to a 2006 study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association decreasing your chance of developing heart disease, according to 2008 findings published in Circulation helping to reduce your possibility of developing the flu, accordin
16、g to 2010 research published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition regulating mood and warding off depression losing weight or preventing heart diseaseHow do you get it? Your body produces vitamin D naturally when it is directly exposed to sunlight. A little can go a long way. All you need is 10 minutes a day of midday, p
