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You know eating fruit and vegetables is virtuous. But did you know it can also make you look good?
People who increased their intake over just six weeks developed a healthy glow and appeared more attractive, researchers found.
Scientists at St Andrews University found eating them subtly increased yellow and red pigments in the volunteers’ skin.
They monitored the food intake of 35 people and took pictures of their faces, arms and hands using a sensitive camera at the start, and after three and six weeks.
Increasing their intake of greens by 2.9 portions a day was found to make the person look more healthy and an extra 3.3 portions could enhance their attractiveness, when their photographs were rated by others.
Fruit and vegetables are rich in carotenoids, which are known to protect against cell damage from pollution and UV rays, and can also prevent age-related diseases including heart disease and cancer.
But while it was known eating extreme amounts of certain vegetables such as carrots could turn skin orange, it was not known a small increase was perceptible to others - and was seen as appealing.
A camera measured changes to the skin’s redness, yellowness and lightness, and found it significantly changed in people who naturally increased their intake. These changes were not evident at three weeks.
Using light sensors, the researchers showed these red and yellow hues were linked with the levels of carotenoids in their skin.
There are hundreds of carotenoids but those thought to have the most dramatic effect are lycopene - which gives tomatoes and red peppers their red colour - and beta-carotene found in carrots as well as broccoli, squash, and spinach.
Skin colour is also affected by chemicals called polyphenols, found in apples, blueberries and cherries, which cause blood rush to the skin surface.
50. According to the study, eating fruit and vegetables makes your skin more attractive for the reason that _______ .
A. fresh fruits and vegetables contain lots of vitamins and minerals
B. yellow and red pigments are increased in the volunteers’ skin
C. nutrition in fruit and vegetables is easily absorbed
D. fresh fruit and vegetables are rich in nutrition beneficial to shin
51.From Paragraph 4, we learn that pictures were taken ______ .
A. three times using a special camera every three weeks
B. twice using a sensitive camera every six weeks
C. by 35 people when they ate fruit and vegetables
D. by 35 people while being monitored to compare the changes
52. The word “appealing” (Paragraph 7) can best be replaced by ______ .
A. frightening B. harmful C. dangerous D. attractive
53. The red and yellow colourss were related to _______ in their skin.
A. the contents of intake B. the levels of carrots
C. the time of eating fruit and vegetables D. the amount of carotenoids
54. Among hundreds of carotenoids, which are most effective?
A. tomatoes and red peppers B. squash, and spinach
C. lycopene and beta-carotene D. heir red colour and beta-carotene 55. The purpose of the article is to _______ .
A. tell people a new discovery B. advise people to eat more fruit and vegetables
C. introduce a way to protect skin D. list the functions of carotenoids to skin
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Bedford Castle: The Home Of Bedfordshire Royalty
Bedfordshire had its fair share of royal visits from the early stages of the 10th Century onwards and the importance that the county placed on this is evident in the monuments, country houses, churches and any number of other structures that are still present there to this day. Bedford Castle is one of those structures and, although it is nowhere near its former glory today, it is an essential attraction to visit if you really want to grasp what its heritage means to the county!
Bedford Castle was built initially as a fortress to help protect Bedfordshire on the south of the River Ouse after the people in the local towns and villages had already been subdued. It was erected in 919 on the orders of King Edward the Elder, although it was destroyed by a Danish invasion years later. This was when it was rebuilt as the castle, of which the ruins exist today!
There is a long history behind the castle that involves several kings as a result of the Duke of Bedford being an ardent royalist. Bedford Castle repeatedly offered the kings of England refuge against various storms in the form of onslaughts from abroad and various domestic threats against them, and this is where much of its fame lies, even though the castle itself is no longer there. There are various tours of the ruins that you can take when you visit though and all of the guides are extremely knowledgeable. They will happily tell you tales of the mound and the castle that preceded it.
The mound is open to the public all year round and is a proud part of the area’s heritage. It is recommended by the majority of people that visit Bedfordshire because it tells you much about why the county is currently how it is. You can view the river from the mound and the surrounding settlements as well as the remains of the castle, and every moment spent there is worth it so enjoy the history and the very nature of the county itself!
56. What do we know from the first paragraph?
A. The royals pay regular visits to Bedfordshire
B. Bedfordshire had it fair share of royal visit
C. Most of the ancient buildings are in use today
D. Bedford Castle represents the history of the county
57. The underlined word “initially” in Paragraph 2 probably means _______ .
A. first of all B. at the beginning
C. for one particular purpose D. for a short time
58. The kings of England came to Bedford Castle ______ .
A. to seek temporary protection B. to visit the Duke of Bedford
C. to enjoy the beauty of nature D. to escape from the bad weather
59.Why are visitors recommended to visit Bedfordshire?
A.It is the major heritage in that region B. It reflects the history of Bedfordshire
C. The ancient castle is well worth visiting D. The castle is still in good condition
60.The purpose of writing the text is _______ .
A. to introduce Bedford Castle B. to tell the history of Bedfordshire
C. to attract tourists to Bedfordshire D. to show where the kings used to go
第二节：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，选项中有一项为多余选项。
As with everything in life, there is a right way to sleep in a manner that is productive in dream recall. Relaxation and good sleeping habits are necessary. There is "sleep debt" that occurs when you regularly do not get enough sleep. If so, you’ll sleep too deep to remember your dreams, so follow regular habits. Before you leap into bed, review these steps:
__61__ This can be done with nothing more than peace and quiet. If you choose, use your favorite relaxation tapes, or just some peaceful music.
__62__ As you start to sleep, pay attention to the main theme. This will give you a clue as to what your dream may end up being based on. Also, by keeping your mind on what you what to dream about is a good way to dream about one particular issue.
Give yourself a suggestion to remember your dream. __63__ In order to do so, giving yourself a suggestion is simple. Just keep in mind, and randomly bring to a surface a little thought like “I will remember my dream.”
Plan on waking up slowly and peacefully. __64__ Regardless of what anyone may have told you, it is a fact that adult human beings NEED a minimum of eight hours’ sleep in order to be fully rested. Not getting enough sleep is the number one reason for not remembering your dreams!
__65__ Eat a well-balanced diet. Poor nutrition is also an extremely common cause for failure to recall dreams.
A. Try to wake up naturally. B. Relax yourself completely. C. Your health is very important.
D. Solve your issues before going to sleep. E. You must want to remember your dreams.
F. Many people can’t remember their dreams. G. Pay attention to the main issues on your mind.
第II卷(共40分)
第三部分：写作(共二节，满分40分)
第一节：短文改错(共10小题;每小题1分，满分10分)
错误。 在缺词处加上一个漏字符号(∧)。
：把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉在错的词下划一横线，在该行写出改后的词。
The newest Japanese robot has a name and humanoid look. It is 1.70 meters high and can
easily walk on a slippery floor. Not only is it able to operate a tool by its right hand,
leaning forward and bow, but also it can balance it as a human does. The robot can not take
over some human professions, such as low-tech construction workers, dustman and guards as
well. It had the ability to perform human functions. The entire production cost will be
reduced and the problem what Japan is rapidly aging and need a larger work force urgently
can be solved.
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第二节：书面表达(满分30分)护病房ospital personnel
Flowers For A Stranger
Yesterday Li Yue went to the hospital to visit a friend in the Intensive Care Unit. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
