Kwan is the most decorated figure skater in American r to the US Figure Skating Hall of Fame and the World Figure Skating Hall of Fame classes of 2012, and in 2014, she was appointed to the Hall of Fame at the US National Competition.
【语篇导读】本文为一篇记 叙文。关颖珊是著名的花样 滑冰运动员，曾经获得五次 世界花样滑冰锦标赛冠军， 九次美国花样滑冰锦标赛冠 军和两枚奥运会奖牌，被认 为是历史上最出色的花样滑 冰选手之一。
答案及解析
A 细节理解题。根据第三段第二句After a disappointing performance, she swore to work even harder and improve.可知，关颖珊在第一次全国比赛中表现不好，故选A项。
To find out if lunar phases (月相) affected humans, an international group of researchers studied children to see if their sleeping patterns changed or if there were any differences in their daily activities.The research studied a total of 5,812 children from five continents. Data collection took place over 28 months, which is the same as the number of lunar cycles.These were then divided into three lunar phases: full moon, halfmoon and new moon.
human civilisations in the years to come.”
1．Where does the moon's influence on human behaviours usually come from?
A．Tales.
B．Textbooks.
C．News reports. D．Scientific papers.
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Even after retiring from skating, Kwan has not given up her devotion to
learning, service and hard work.She received her college degree in 2009 from
nation, Kwan presents one consistent quality—devotion. 1．What do we know about Kwan according to the text?
A．She performed badly in her first national competition. B．She has won five US Championships. C．She failed to graduate from Tufts University. D．She hasn't won second place in the Olympic Games.
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“Folk tales and even certain examples suggest that behaviours of humans and animals are affected by lunar phases，” Dr Chaput explained.“Whether there is science behind it or not, the moon secret will continue to attract
The findings of the study indicated that in general, sleep duration around full moon reported an average decrease of five minutes compared to new moon.“Our study provides evidence that the moon doesn't seem to influence people's behaviours,” said Dr JeanPhilippe Chaput from the Eastern Ontario Research Institute. The only significant finding was one percent sleep decrease in full moon.However, sleeping for five minutes less time during a full moon is not a danger to health.“Our behaviours are largely influenced by many other factors like genes, education and income,” he added.
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2．What can be concluded from the findings? A．We should go to bed five minutes earlier during a full moon. B．The moon is a major thing that affects our sleep and behaviours. C．We shouldn't worry about the moon's influence over health. D．The moon plays a significant role in children's sleeping patterns.
the University of Denver and continued to pursue graduate studies in
international relations at Tufts University.Meanwhile, she has held several
diplomatic and ambassador positions representing the United States globally.Ultimately，whether on the ice, in the classroom or representing her
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[江西吉安重点高中2019高二联考]The moon and its possible influence over human behaviours have been objects of tales for centuries.Although the full moon can't turn people into werewolves (狼人), some people do blame it for causing a bad night's sleep or discomfort.
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Michelle Kwan is a champion ice skater who has won five World Championships, nine US Championships and two Olympic medals, in addition to countless other skating competitions.While audiences have seen her glide effortlessly across the ice, long hours of practice and devotion contribute to each jump and spin.
3．What may be the best title for the text?
A．The Way to Success
B．A Great Skater
C．How to Be a Good Player? D．Why Is Devotion Important?
答案及解析
B 主旨大意题。文章主要介绍了著名花样滑冰运动员关颖珊的成长经历、个人品质及其取得的 成就。故选B项。
Kwan began ice skating when she was five years old, and her skill quickly became evident.At the age of eight, she skated several hours a day, every day of the week.Before school, after school and on weekends, she was at the ice rink.The cost of ice time and coaches quickly grew, but her parents were committed to her success.Her family sold their home and purchased a much smaller one to free up money to pay for her ice skating.