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广东省深圳市福田外国语南校区2024-2025学年八年级上学期期中英语试题
Ever wondered why a simple walk along the beach or a moment by a lakeside feels so relaxed? Or why the sound of a flowing river can calm the mind? There's a scientific reason behind our strong feeling for water.
According to Wallace J. Nichols, being close to water can cause a certain state(状态) of mind. The scientist call it"Blue Mind". This state is marked by relaxation and a sense of happiness.
This theory is well supported by science. Researchers have found that water can lower the body's levels of the stress hormone(压力荷尔蒙). One study found that people living near bodies of water report feeling calmer and less stressed. The sight and sound of water are believed to bring about a flood of neurochemicals(神经化学物质), which can increase blood flow to the brain and heart, and help you relax.
Water activities, from swimming to even watching animals in the sea, can help calm the mind and reduce stress levels. In addition, the blue color of water has also been proven to have calming effects on the mind. Research shows that blue spaces are as helpful as green spaces ( like forests and parks) when it comes to creating feelings of love. They can both improve mood. What if it's hard to get water? Even listening to the sound of water can help reduce stress levels.
So, the next time you' re feeling down or in need of a break, consider spending time near a body of water. Whether it's the ocean, a river, a lake, or simply a swimming pool, water will calm your mind.
There are some skills for students to listen to the teachers in class, which means you're going to have to practice them. Just as you would have to practice basketball to be a better player, you also have to practice listening. How to listen in school? {#blank#}1{#/blank#}
One of the things you'll need to do is to make sure that your mind doesn't wander(漫游). It's easy to start thinking about other things, especially when you are not interested in the subject. {#blank#}2{#/blank#}
Next, listen for the main ideas. If you want to catch every little piece of information, you'll feel tired and bored. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} Not only does this show respect to the teacher, it also helps prevent your mind from wandering. {#blank#}4{#/blank#}Or it could just be someone talking to their neighbors who shouldn't be, it can even be some birds outside the classroom window, or a group of kids who are talking loudly as they pass the door to your room.
Finally, you need to take notes because you will not remember everything the teacher said. You'll have to take down the notes so that you can study it after class. {#blank#}5{#/blank#}
Listening isn't always easy, but if you follow these simple steps, you'll be much more successful in your classes.
A. Here are some suggestions. B. You'll also need to look at the teacher. C. Taking notes also makes you pay attention to the class. D. It might be a friend who is trying to pass you a note. E. So make yourself pay attention to what the teacher is saying. |
Amazing China in 60 Secondsis a short video series covering cultural and scenic hot spots across the country. | |
Sichuan is well-known to people around the world for its beloved pandas. However, the southwestern Chinese province has various other resources, natural, cultural and so on. It's widely known for its spicy and hot Sichuan food and its slow-paced lifestyle is also famous around China. | |
Guangxi is famous for the picturesque ( 如 画 的) scenery of Guilin. Besides the attractive natural scenery of ills and rivers, it also has a long history filled with excellent ancient civilizations. Besides the excellent ancient civilizations, it is also well-known for its various ethnic (少数民族) cultures created by many ethnic groups, like Zhuang and Miao. |
Guangdong has experienced many years of rapid development. It's a window into Chin's economic reform and a important trade center. From capital city Guangzhou to tech center Shenzhen, the province is host to some international cities. As the old saying goes, "Eat in Guangdong; taste the world", Guangdong is famous for its Cantonese (广东的) food, one of the world's most famous traditional foods. | |
Hainan is the most popular tropical resort (热带度假胜地) in China, with more than 300 days of sunshine a year. Various water sports and activities are on offer in Hainan, including diving, deep-sea fishing, surfing and windsurfing. In addition to its beautiful scenery, Hainan is also an island of wonderful traditional arts and skills. |
In Australia, different people have different ways to have fun. They also have their own ideas about how to pass time.
Most children, about 80%, work hard in school because they have to take lots of exams. After school, they don't want to stay at home reading books any more. Instead, they go out to play.
Some old people get up early in the morning. Then they go to the park to read newspapers. It helps them know what is happening around the world. In the evening, they would like to watch TV at home.
Young people enjoy having relaxing trips on weekends. They go to mountains to have a picnic or go to the forest to camp. They usually start on Friday and spend one or two days outside. On Sunday evening, they start their way back home. Nobody seems to be in a hurry, although a busy week is waiting for them again.
Australians' Ways to Have Fun
Who | Where or when | Ways to have fun |
80% of{#blank#}1{#/blank#} | In school | Work hard because of lots of exams |
After school | Go out{#blank#}2{#/blank#} | |
Some old people | In the morning | ◆Get up early ◆Go to the park to read newspapers |
{#blank#}3{#/blank#} | Watch TV at home | |
Young people | On weekends | Have {#blank#}4{#/blank#} trips: ◆Go to mountains to have a picnic ◆Go to the forest to camp |
On Sunday evening | {#blank#}5{#/blank#} back home |
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