5 Fill in the blanks by selecting suitable words from the word bank. You may not use any of the words more than once.A absorbed F bulk K functionsB abundant G distress L hiddenC accurate H efficiently M obligedD adjusted I evidently N officialE beneficial J fictions O writtenThe Internet has made learning English much easier. English learners used to be 1) _ to spend their time in libraries looking for the books that would help them in their language learning. It was very inconvenient because a lot of materials were 2) _ in numerous textbooks and readers. But today content on a variety of subjects is only a click away. This is especially 3) _ for those who are serious about learning English.In order to achieve fluency in English, you need to be comfortable using at least 10,000 words. The 4) _ materials on the Internet make it possible for you to choose appropriate content to read and listen to. These materials can be 5) _ to your level if you input some keywords in the search engine. But how can you remember the 6) _ of unfamiliar words?In this case, the Internet 7) _ makes it easier for you to learn vocabulary. You can use online dictionaries to instantly find out the specific meanings and grammatical 8) _ of new words. The Internet helps you 9) _ build up your vocabulary based on lively and interesting language content, which greatly reduces the 10) _ caused by your inability to remember the new words. The efficiency of this vocabulary learning is one of the reasons why the Internet has become an ideal place to learn the English language.

He understood that his ____ the dream was not for himself but for the people who had the same hopes and passions as himA. changingB. chasingC. cheatingD. choking

Nature Therapy We need the tonic of wildness...At the same time that we are earnest to explore and learn all things，we require that all things be mysterious and unexplorable，that land and sea be indefinitely wild，unsurveyed and unfathomed by us because unfathomable.We can never have enough of nature.--Thoreau One major difference between our current lifestyle and those of our evolutionary past is an increasing（1） ____ from natural settings with increased urbanization.But does this change have a major impact on our mental health？（2） ____ ，a remedy for ill health or low spirits，if the means were available，would be to send someone to the quiet of the country or seashore and away from the bustle of city.The popularity of vacations to beautiful national parks，camping，outward bound，and even breaks for a picturesque walk in a（3） ____ greenspace to clear the mind would speak to some empirical （经验主义）（4） ____ that nature does soothe the savage beast.And recently，scientists have been studying the idea of nature therapy with a bit more seriousness than a dashed-off prescription （处方） for a（n）（5） ____ . We are now far（6） ____ from the natural world of our ancestors...more than 50% of people live in urban areas （increasing to ＞70% by 2050）.Increased urbanization is associated with increased levels of mental illness，particularly anxiety and depression.Growing up in a natural setting is relevant to a less（7） ____ stress response，and exposure to greenspace（8） ____ relates to a positive effect on well-being in a large two-decade study.Images and sounds of a natural environment can decrease stress in people exposed to negative stimuli.A large survey of mental health and neighborhood greenspace in Wisconsin showed significant correlation between the（9） ____ of nature and lower levels of depression，anxiety，and stress.There are many studies showing a similar relationships between nature exposure，relaxation，and well-being.But how does exposure to green space help us（10） ____ ，exactly？ Dr.Gregory Bratman's group at Stanford has published a couple of paper following a small group of healthy volunteers told to have a 5 kilometers walk in the San Francisco Bay area.Half walked along a busy street while the other half went for a/an（11） ____ walk.The nature walk compared to walk along a busy street.Later，the same researchers did MRIs and measured blood flow in brain areas of healthy people who went on a 90 minute walk in the same urban vs.More natural setting.They found that the nature walkers had（12） ____ activity in a particular brain region，the subgenual prefrontal cortex.This area of the brain is associated with rumination，or worrying on the same issues over and over，a problem described often in depressive and anxiety disorders. So there we have it in a world and environment where our brains are working overtime and we think and roll over ideas and worry，（13） ____ to nature seems to get us out of our heads，with likely positive benefits.In the hyper-urban world to come，designing accessible，safe（14） ____ may help the mental health of the population，and preserving our natural landscapes to be enjoyed by our descendants will continue to be a national must.（15） ____ ，a prescription for a nice weekend hike could have some real measurable brain benefits. （1）A.resistance B.isolation C.interruption D.distance （2）A.Currently B.Generally C.Historically D.Fortunately （3）A.local B.imposing C.fascinating D.standard （4）A.assistance B.evidence C.belief D.approach （5）A.cycling B.swimming C.adventure D.hike （6）A.removed B.rid C.driven D.dropped （7）A.slight B.severe C.similar D.negative （8）A.dominantly B.lively C.merely D.significantly （9）A.exposure B.link C.availability D.necessity （10）A.tolerate B.unwind C.swing D.resolve （11）A.casual B.earnest C.upright D.scenic （12）A.reduced B.increased C.intensified D.balanced （13）A.responses B.contribution C.approach D.exposure （14）munities B.transportations C.greenspaces D.facilities （15）A.In a word B.For instance C.In the meantime D.In particular

结合虚拟语气的语法知识，选择正确的答案。But for Zhang Qian's mission to the Western Regions, the civilization of the Central Plains could not ______ rapidly to the western regions through the Silk Road.译文：要不是张骞出使西域，中原文明不可能通过“丝绸之路”迅速传播到西域。A. have spreadB. has spreadC. spreadingD. be spreading

24 Solar Terms: 5 things about Major SnowMajor Snow, the 21st solar term of the year, which falls on Dec 7 this year. During Major Snow, the snow becomes heavy and begins to accumulate on the ground. The temperature drops significantly. Here are 5 things you should know about Major Snow.Snowy winterThe snow in North China may last a whole day, breaking tree branches and blocking the road. In the south, snowflakes fall and the world turns white. A proverb about the snow says, "A timely snow promises a good harvest". 【小题1】【小题2】 The red plum blossoms (梅花) in contrast with the white snowy world is a feast for the eyes and have inspired many great poems. The plum blossom, which originated in China, is respected in Chinese culture for its bravery against severe winters.Eating lambLamb is a favorite food for Chinese people during Major Snow. 【小题3】 People in Chongqing like to have potted lamb soup with their families and friends. Nanjing residents like to stew lamb with some plants to make it more nutritious.Making sausagesDuring Major Snow, people in southern China make sausages, an important part of preparation for the Spring Festival.【小题4】. The sausage should be dried in the shade, and is edible after a week.Preventing respiratory (呼吸道的) illness During this period, Chinese people watch for outbreaks of respiratory illness, which can be prevented by wearing a warm scarf to protect the neck and properly drinking water.【小题5】. At the same time, don't drink cold water after exercise.A．Writing poems about snowB．Appreciating plum blossomsC．But you should not drink too much water at a timeD．Drink as much water as you can whenever possibleE．The best meat for this delicacy comes from the bottom of the pigF．As the snow covers the ground, the low winter temperature kills pestsG．It promotes blood circulation and provides protection against the cold

Directions: In this section, there is a passage with several blanks. You are required to select one word forA emerged B springing upC counter D On averageE evolved F mechanismG ghost-writing H opened upI troubleshoot J propertiesK stage-managed L free-associateM account for N come in handyO proofread2). Intelligent as they may be, whales have not found a way to 17.______the attacks of their deadliest enemy:human beings.

He understood that his ____ the dream was not for himself but for the people who had the same hopes and passions as him.A. cheatingB. chasingC. changingD. choking

______ it is, a dream or a scientific fact, all thinkers about the space travel have agreed on one thing: the trip is worth making.A. WhateverB. WhoeverC. WhoseverD. Whichever

Our teacher was invited to_____ (judgment) a speech contest last week.

It was not ________ she took off her dark glasses ________ I realized she was a famous film star．A. when; thatB. until; thatC. until; whenD. when; then