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1、高一下学期英语期中测试I 阅读理解 （每题2分 ， 共20题，共40分）A Want to stay away from colds ? Put on a happy face . Compared to unhappy people , those who are cheerful and relaxed are less likely to suffer from colds , according to a new study . It is possible that being happy helps the body fight illnesses , say the resear
2、chers from New York University . “ It seems that positive (积极的) feelings may reduce the danger of illness .” said the studys chief researcher Sheldon Cohen .In an earlier study , Cohen found that people who were cheerful and lively caught coughs and colds less often . People who showed feelings were
3、 also less likely to tell their doctors that they felt ill .In this study , Cohens team interviewed 193 adults every day for two weeks .During the interviews, the people told researchers about the happy or sad feelings they had that day .After the two weeks , the people were given colds by doctors a
4、nd had to stay alone in a room for six days . The results showed that everyone in the study was equally (相等的) likely to get ill .But for people who said they felt happy during the research period , their illness are less serious and lasted for a shorter time .Cohen believes that when people experien
5、ce positive feelings , their body may produce a chemical that helps fight illness and disease . So if you are worried about your health , look on the bright side more often .1 The passage tells us that _ . A the interviewed people stayed together in a room B the interviewed people were given colds C
6、 the interviewed people suffered from bad coughs D the interviewed people took exercise every day 2 What does the word “ they ” in paragraph 3 refer to ? A The sick people B The doctors C Cohens team D The 193 Adults 3 The result of the research is that _ . A staying happy helps the body fight illne
7、sses B people with good feelings became ill more easily C peoples feelings had nothing to do with their health D people who can control their feelings are less likely to get sick 4 According to Cohen , what may the body produce when people experience positive feelings ? A New cells B Some fat C A ch
8、emical D A kind of anti-vires thing .B Zinc is one of about 20 elements (元素)necessary for good health . It is present in the body in a very small amount , but it makes it possible for important chemical actions to be carried out in cells . Scientists are just beginning to discover how zinc and other
9、 elements work . Researchers first studied zinc as a way of to speed recovery . Dr. Waltor Powys , formerly with the United States Air Force , noted that the laboratory animals recovered faster when some matters were added to their food . One of these matters was zinc . Dr. Powys later tested the zi
10、nc treatment on an American air man recovering from medical operations . The airman who received zinc sulphate (硫酸锌) recovered in half of the usual time . Other doctors studied persons who caused by lack of zinc in the body . They treated these disorders successfully by giving the patient zinc sulph
11、ate . The amount of zinc in the body can be found by examining blood and hair . A lack of this important element is not uncommon among people in both industrial and developing countries . Zinc is found in most high protein foods , such as meat , milk ,fish and eggs . It is also found in whole grains
12、 . But many people do not eat enough of these foods . Food markets should add these elements so that more people could get needed amount of these necessary matters .5 One of the functions of zinc is that it can _ . A make peoples bones stronger B help people recover faster C be good for peoples memo
13、ry D change peoples sleep for the better 6 How can the amount of zinc in the body be found ? A By examining blood and hair B By checking tears and sweat C By taking peoples temperatures D By testing peoples pressure 7 To get enough zinc , people should eat food that contain _ . A a lot of fibre B hi
14、gh fat C much protein D many vitamins8 Which of the following statements is true ? A people need a large amount of zinc to be healthy . B Zinc must be used in the course of medical operation . C Zinc allows important chemical actions to take place in cells . D Scientists added only zinc to the foods
15、 that the laboratory animals ate .C If you plan to take your pet on a trip ,prepare ahead of time . At least two weeks before you leave ,take your pet to a vet . See if he or she is fit for travel and ask if he or she should have any medicine before leaving . The vet (兽医)may suggest certain pills fo
16、r sickness or for calming the pet . Some states or foreign countries have health laws that say animals must have certain injections before they can be allowed to enter . Your vet may have this information . You can also get help on the United States and Canadian laws from a book published by the Department of Agriculture which some librarie
