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北京市朝阳区2020届高三上学期英语期末考试试卷
Happier Babies Have an Edge
Parents and teachers want children to grow up to be happy and successful.
A wide range of research, however, indicates happiness brings success in adults, and achievements do not always make adults happier.
Recently in new study, John K. Coffey II, assistant professor of psychology at Sewanee, the University of the South, found that happiness during infancy (婴儿期) predicted childhood IQ and adult educational success.
In his 29-year study, Coffey used the Fullerton Longitudinal Study (FLS). In 1978 the FLS research team recruited 130 parents with babies for a study that now has run for more than 30 years. When each baby was 18 months old, one parent reported how often his or her baby expressed positive and negative emotions and researchers measured the infant's IQ. When babies were children (ages 6 to 8), they completed IQ tests. When babies had grown into 29-year-old adults, they reported how many years of education they had completed and their life satisfaction.
As expected, Coffey found that regardless of intelligence during infancy or parents' wealth, happier babies were more likely to graduate from high school and college. It suggests that happier babies learn more between infancy and childhood.
Parents wishing to help their children enjoy greater happiness can focus on small changes they can make in their day-to-day lives to create more positive moments. Parents do not need to aim for intense experiences or "best day ever" for their children. Although peak experiences can be fun, they also tend to be tiring for both children and their parents, which can lead to anxiety and conflict.
Currently, Coffey and other researchers are exploring when and why some children are happier than others or whether we can increase it. Happiness during infancy and childhood is predicted by relationships with caregivers and teachers or by learning new skills. Inexpensive and easy-to-do activities like practising acts of kindness or appreciation can boost happiness.
A. We often think that achieving success will ultimately make us happy.
B. We can use these activities to help children grow into happy and successful adults.
C. To test his theory, Coffey looked at how intensely children's emotions are experienced.
D. These happy babies aren't just growing up to be successful, but they are also happy adults.
E. Further, happier babies had more growth in their IQ scores between infancy and childhood.
F. Another important clarification is that happiness is about how often emotions are experienced.
G. Early on, parents reported on their background, for instance, education level and employment.
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The term "superfood" may have taken the modern food scene by storm. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} Although only popular in recent years, the concept of certain foods with special nutritional qualities has been around for a long time. The nickname "superfood" gained widespread popularity in the early 2000s as health enthusiasts and the food industry sought to identify and market foods with special health benefits. Today, it is a trend in diet.
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{#blank#}3{#/blank#} They offer a lifestyle that reflects the global shift towards a more healthconscious society. As the world wrestles with an increasing burden of diseases and the fast pace of modern life, people are seeking dietary solutions from superfoods. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} They are rich in vitamins and minerals that can strengthen your immune system, avoid chronic diseases, and improve your overall wellbeing. Another remarkable benefit is their potential to promote heart health, helping you build a strong heart. Don't forget their role in skin regeneration. The antioxidants(抗氧化物) can provide a natural glow, reduce skin ageing and fight against skin conditions.
{#blank#}5{#/blank#} Superfoods, while nutritionally dense, should be part of a comprehensive diet rather than the only guarantee of our health.
A. What is driving the trend? B. What are nutritional superheroes? C. They bring appearances to the table as well. D. Superfoods promise more than just a meal. E. No single food can cure all diseases. F. They seem tailormade to deal with these concerns. G. However, its roots can be traced back to early 20thcentury nutrition literature. |
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