江西省南昌市三校（一中、十中、铁路一中）2016届高三上学期10月联考英语试题

more thankful for what they have and have better control of their emotions. They also spend less time thinking about bad experiences.

Happiness isn’t the only thing that obviously improves with age. In a study, people in their eighties reported the fewest problems with the quality of their sleep. The original goal of the study was to confirm the popular belief that aging was connected with increased sleep problems. The survey did find an increase during middle age, especially in women, but except for that , people reported that they felt their sleep quality improved as they got older.

25. The study found that older people got , ___________. A. the more sleep problems they had B. the happier they became C. the more worried they felt D. the more stress they had

26. Who may have the highest level of stress ? A. An 80-year-old woman. B. A 21-year-old man. C. An 80-year-old man. D. A 25- year-old woman.

27.The following are the reasons why happiness increases with age EXCEPT___________. A. people become more thankful for what they have B. people have better control of their emotions

C. people spend less time thinking about bad experiences D. people have less stress, sadness and worry 28. It is generally believed that ___________. A. older people have more sleep problems B. older people can sleep better C. young adults have more stress D. young adults have more sleep problems C

Timothy Doner has a hobby. He likes to learn languages. He doesn’t learn in the way most students do to get through basic school requirements, but he learns them thoroughly enough so that he can

conduct a conversation well. Over the last five years, the 17-year-old boy has been able to master (掌握) 23 languages! While this has earned him the title of the world’s youngest polyglot (通晓多种语言的人), he is still not satisfied.

The boy’s desire to learn languages began in 2009 after completing basic Hebrew (希伯来语) lessons. He enjoyed it so much that he decided do become fluent in modern Hebrew. Eager for more, he then picked up Arabic. Within four days, he managed to master the alphabet and by the end of the week, he could read the language fluently. After that, there was no stopping.

Over the years, he has added Russian, Farsi, Hausa, Italian, Persian, Swahili Indonesian, Hindi, Ojibwe, Pashto, Turkish, Kurdish, Yiddish, Dutch, Croatian, Spanish and German to his plan of learning languages. The list doesn’t include the ones that he has taken up at school. The most amazing part is that he has managed to learn all the additional languages on his own, just using online and grammar books.

Timothy begins by learning how to pronounce the alphabet correctly and then teaching himself the correct grammar. He then practices by reading newspapers and talking with people who speak that language, either in person or in the online chat rooms. In order to attract other people with similar skills and interest, he has even started posting videos of himself speaking different languages on you Tube. He is now in constant contact with the 31-year-old Ohio man Moses McMormick, who has mastered 50 languages!

Timothy, whose next goal is to master Sudanese and Malay, says that his language skills come in quite handy when he is on the subway, walking around New York City or even at a restaurant, because it allows him to hear all kinds of fun and interesting conversations. 29. Timothy decided to learn languages mainly because of ___________. A. school requirements B. his interest

C. his future career D. his gift

30.Timothy used the following ways to learn languages EXCEPT___________. A. referring to grammar books B. using online apps

C. traveling to foreign countries D. reading newspapers

31. We can learn from the text that Timothy_________. A. hasn’t mastered Malay up to now B. determines to speak 50 languages

C. can learn a foreign language well in four days D. is famous through his videos on you Tube D

Everyone has to face stress in life. Scientists say stress is good for us. Does it sound surprising? But it is true. On the other hand, too much stress will do harm to our health. So how to deal with stress is important. Here are some tips.

Try physical. When you feel stressed, try some exercise or physical activity, such as running, walking, playing tennis or working in your garden. Physical activity will relax you – your body and your mind.

Share your stress. It helps to talk to someone about your worries. Perhaps a friend, a family member, a teacher or a relative can help you see your problems and worries in a different way. In this way you can let your stress out or reduce it. Knowing when to ask for help may avoid more serious problems later.

Know your limits. If a problem is beyond your control and can’t be changed at the moment, learn to accept it until you can change it.

Take care of yourself. You are special. Get enough rest and eat well. If you easily get angry and can’t sleep well at night, or if you aren’t eating well, you may have a serious problem. If stress often keeps you from sleeping, you should ask a doctor for help.

Make time for fun. Have time for both work and play. Play can be just as important to you as work. You need a break from your daily routine to just relax and have fun. 32. Physical activity can be used to handle stress because it ________. A. gives you a lot of fun B. helps you know your limits C. helps you avoid problems D. makes your body and mind relaxed

33. Talking to friends about worries can help because ________.

A. you can gain a lot of fun by doing so B. it can reduce or let out your stress C. they know how to handle your stress D. you can avoid feeling worried at once

34. When the problem troubling you can’t be changed , you should ________. A. accept it and try to change it later B. avoid it if you can C. ask a friend for help D. turn to a doctor for help

35. What can be the best title for the text ? A. What Is Stress B. What Causes Stress C. How to Handle Stress D. Don’t Be Afraid of Stress

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根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

Healthy eating isn’t about strict nutrition, staying thin, or preventing yourself from the food you love. Instead, it is about feeling great, having more energy, and keeping yourself as healthy as possible. You can have more healthy food choices. ___________ Set your self up for success.

To set yourself up for success, think about planning a healthy diet as a number of small and manageable steps rather than one big change. If you approach the changes gradually, you’ll have a healthy diet. ____________

Healthy eating is more than the food. It is also about how you think about the food. Healthy eating habits can be learned. It is important to think of the food as nourishment (滋养品) rather than just something to swallow down. Eat colorful fruit and vegetables.

__________ They’re nutrient and low in calories, which means they’re packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants (抗氧化剂) and fiber. Try to eat a rainbow of fruit and vegetables every day