Some people seem to think that sports and games are unimportant. They like to watch TV at home, go to the cinema, or sleep. (21) in fact sports and games can be (22) great value, especially to people who work with their brains (23) of the day.
Sports and games should not be treated only as amusements (娱乐活动). They can (24) our bodies, prevent us (25) getting too fat, and keep us healthy. But these are not their only uses. They give us valuable practice (26) helping the eyes, brain and muscles (肌肉) to work together. In table tennis, the eyes can see the ball (27) , judge its speed and direction, and pass this information (28) to the brain. The brain then has to decide what to do, and sends its orders to the muscles of the arms, legs, and so on, (29) the ball is met and hit back (30) the player wants it to go. All this must happen (31) a very quick speed, and only those (32)
A. With
B. off
C. of
D. on
The destruction of our natural resources and contamination of our food supply continue to occur, largely because of the extreme difficulty in affixing legal responsibility on those who continue to treat our environment with reckless abandon. Attempts to prevent pollution by legislation, economic incentives and friendly persuasion have been met by lawsuits, personal and industrial denial and long delays—not only in accepting responsibility, but more importantly, in doing something about it.
It seems that only when government decides it can afford tax incentives or production sacrifices is there any initiative for change. Where is industry’s and our recognition that protecting mankind’s great treasure is the single most important responsibility
If ever there will be time for environmental health professionals to come to the frontlines and provide leadership to solve environmental problems, that time is now. We are being asked, and, in fact, the pub
A. environmental degradation may be stopped
B. environmental degradation may not be held back
C. it’s better to spend pollution dollars on bandages
D. there is no link between environment and health
Visitors to Britain may find the best place to sample local culture is in a traditional pub. But these friendly hostelries can be minefields of potential gaffes for the uninitiated.
An anthropologist and a team of researchers have unveiled some of the arcane rituals of British pubs -- starting with the difficulty of getting a drink. Most pubs have no waiters -- you have to go to the bar to buy drinks. A group of Italian youths waiting 45 minutes before they realized they would have to fetch their own. This may sound inconvenient, but there is a hidden purpose.
Pub culture is designed to promote sociability in a society known for its reserve. Standing at the bar for service allows you to chat with others waiting to be served. The bar counter is possibly the only site in the British Isles in which friendly conversation with strangers is considered entirely appropriate and really quite normal behavior. "If you haven’t been to a pub, you haven’t been
A. tradition
B. friend
C. danger
D. research
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