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1、While all the participants experienced a drop in cognitive ability at 4,00 meters, those who took oxiracetam showed a much smaller drop than the control group.The team found that at high altitude the brain stem, which plays a critical role in supporting basic living functions, received blood at the

2、expense of areas responsible for more advanced cognitive functions. But in people who took oxiracetam, blood flowing throughout the brain rose,thus offering more oxygen to these areas. This may be how the drug seems to lessen cognitive problems like with low oxygen.It isnt yet known whether divertin

3、g blood in this way could have negative effects in the long run. The results are striking and imply that oxiracetam may be beneficial for helping to relieve cognitive ability decline caused by altitude. says Timothy Hales at the University of Dundee, UK.1The underlined word “acclimatize” in Paragrap

4、h 2 is closest in meaning to_ .Aadapt BignoreCexist Drelax2What does the experiment done in China indicate?AThe higher altitude you are at, the slower your brain will be.BAt 4,000 meters, the two subject groups show little difference.CMemory tests are beneficial to relieving attention difficulties.D

5、“Smart drug largely reduces negative effects of altitude sickness.3According to the passage, the root cause of the cognitive effects lies in_ .Aphysical tiredness Blow oxygen contentCcognitive training Dextreme high altitude4What is the best title for the passage?AFight High Anxiety BOxiacetam - A M

6、agic DrugCKeep Sharp at Altitude DProblems on High-altitude Sites Weve all been there: in a lift, in line at the bank or on an airplane, surrounded by people who are, like us, deeply focused on their smartphones or, worse, struggling with the uncomfortable silence.Whats the problem? Its possible tha

7、t we all have compromised conversational intelligence. Its more likely that none of us start a conversation because its awkward and challenging, or we think its annoying and unnecessary. But the next time you find yourself among strangers, consider that small talk is worth the trouble. Experts say i

8、ts an invaluable social practice that results in big benefits.Dismissing small talk as unimportant is easy, but we cant forget that deep relationships wouldnteven exist if it werent for casual conversation. Small talk is the grease（润滑剂） for social communication, says Bernardo Carducci, director of t

9、he Shyness Research Institute at Indiana University Southeast. Almost every great love story and each big business deal begins with small talk, he explains. The key to successful small talk is learning how to connect with others, not just communicate with them.In a 2014 study, Elizabeth Dunn, associ

10、ate professor of psychology at UBC, invited people on their way into a coffee shop. One group was asked to seek out an interaction（互动） with its waiter; the other, to speak only when necessary. The results showed that those who chatted with their server reported significantly higher positive feelings

11、 and a better coffee shop experience. Its not that talking to the waiter is better than talking to your husband, says Dunn. But interactions with peripheral（边缘的） members of our social network matter for our well-being also.Dunn believes that people who reach out to strangers feel a significantly gre

12、ater sense of belonging, a bond with others. Carducci believes developing such a sense of belonging starts with small talk. Small talk is the basis of good manners, he says.5What phenomenon is described in the first paragraph?AAddiction to smartphones.BInappropriate behaviours in public places.CAbse

13、nce of communication between strangers.DImpatience with slow service.6What is important for successful small talk according to Carducci?AShowing good manners. BRelating to other people.CFocusing on a topic. DMaking business deals.7What does the coffee-shop study suggest about small talk?AIt improves

14、 family relationships. BIt raises peoples confidence.CIt matters as much as a formal talk. DIt makes people feel good.8What is the best title for the text?AConversation Counts BWays of Making Small TalkCBenefits of Small Talk DUncomfortable Silence Welcome to University of Waikato. Our mission is to

15、 create a welcoming environment in which residents feel comfortable, safe and a sense of belonging.Student Village and Waikato ApartmentsWaikato Accommodation Services offers two types of residential accommodation: Student Village and Waikato Apartments.Student Village consists of fifteen independen

16、t units. Each contains five bedrooms, toilet facilities, and a shared kitchen with a fridge and cupboard. There is also a games room and a TV room.Waikato Apartments are situated in a three-level apartment building. Each level has four apartments containing six bedrooms, toilet facilities, and a kit

17、chen. Each level has a shared area with a TV, a study desk and easy chairs.Security and SafetyCampus Security is available to assist 24 hours, 7 days a week. If you see anything suspicious, please call Campus Security on 0800863800.Please ensure that you have your own insurance for your personal bel

18、ongings as Waikato Accommodation Services takes no responsibility for any theft or damage to personal belongings.Housekeeping and MaintenanceHousekeeping staff service all shared areas. Residents are responsible for keeping their rooms, kitchens and shower rooms clean and tidy.Maintenance staff ensu

19、re necessary repairs to facilities are made. If your room or other shared area needs maintenance, please inform the Accommodation Office. Maintenance staff may be required to enter your room to tend to a maintenance requestthis will be prearranged.Termination（终止）of Residence and Checking OutYou are

20、required to pay accommodation fees for the full period of the residency contract. At the end of your contract you must arrange a time with the office staff to check out. A room inspection will take place and you will be responsible for payment for any damage or missing items. If you fail to check ou

21、t in this manner, the staff will hold an inspection in your absence and assess whether any payment is required.9What facilities are available in both Student Village and Waikato Apartments?AKitchen and TV.BStudy desk and fridge.CCupboard and study room.DGames room and toilet facilities.10What should

22、 you do when you suspect that someone is destroying school facilities?AReport to the insurance company.BContact Campus Security.CInform the assistant teacher.DCall Waikato Accommodation Services.11The responsibility of the maintenance staff includes .Amaking plans for Accommodation OfficeBmonitoring

23、 these of kitchen facilitiesCfixing a broken windowDcleaning shower rooms12If you cant check out in the required way, the staff will .Aask you to pay higher accommodation feesBassess whether an inspection is necessaryCstill carry out the room inspectionDwait until you can arrange a time13Which of th

24、e following is the passage probably taken from?AA technical instruction book.BA university newspaper.CA residency contract.DA student guide. Most people know something about the greenhouse effect. Factories send gasses such as carbon dioxide, or CO2, into the atmosphere, the air around the earth. In

25、 the past, this wasnt a problem because trees absorbed the CO2. But now people in many countries are cutting down billions of trees all around the world. At the same time, factories are sending more CO2 into the atmosphere. Its difficult to believe, but factories put billions of tons of CO2 into the

26、 atmosphere every year. One ton is over 2000 pounds, so it is a lot of pollution. There is too much CO2 and there arent enough trees, so the world is getting warmer. In other words, we have a greenhouse effect. This is terrible for the environment.What can we do about this? Firsts we can stop using

27、so much coal and oil. We can learn to use different kinds of energy: the sun, wind, steam from volcanoes，and heat from inside the earth. Second, instead of cutting down trees, we should plant more trees. One tree can absorb ten pounds of carbon dioxide every year.The trees are good for the earths at

28、mosphere and for Guatemala （拉丁美洲国家危地马拉）.In small towns and villages in Guatemala, most women are poor and have hard lives. Trees help them in three ways. First, the Connecticut factories pay them to plant the trees. Their pay is com, not money. The com is good for their children. Second, these women know a lot about their environment. They know where to plant when to plant, and what kinds of trees to plant. For example，they plant many fruit trees. The fruit gives them vitamins for t