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Nothing seems more inevitable than aging and death-not even taxes. Every plant, animal and person you have ever seen will _______ die. But some recent research suggests that aging as we know it may not be inevitable. Indeed, as our _______ of it grows, aging can be seen not as an unchangeable reality from which there is no escape, but as the product of biological processes that we may be able to _______ someday.

We already know that some animals do not seem to age. Many cold-water ocean fish and some amphibians(两栖动物)never _______ a fixed size: they continue to grow bigger, to be able to reproduce and to live until something kills them. What these creatures seem to be telling us is that something in their _______ —and possibly in ours——controls the pace of aging, _______ that aging is not the fate of every living thing.

Throughout the history of life on earth, one of the most common difficulties that animals and their cells) have faced has been a lack of food. About 70 years ago, scientists discovered that when animals are forced to live on 30 to 40 percent fewer calories than they would _______ eat, something unusual happens; they become _______ to most age-related diseases --cancer, heart disease, diabetes —and live 30-50 percent longer. Restricting calories _______ aging. But what are the ________ genes that preserve vitality and starve off diseases?

About 15 years ago, armed with powerful new molecular-research technique, a few scientists began to ________ these genetic phenomena. They have discovered that a gene called Sir2—which is present in all animals, including humans —is ________ for the health benefits of calorie restriction perhaps by repairing our DNA. But if we had to restrict our calorie intake ________ 30 to 40 percent would it be of any practical use? Few of us would be capable of restricting our diets so severely that we were constantly ________. Whether or not it made life longer, it would surely make life ________ longer.

【小题1】
A.suddenlyB.eventuallyC.graduallyD.unexpectedly
【小题2】
A.desireB.feelingC.fearD.understanding
【小题3】
A.developB.designC.controlD.solve
【小题4】
A.reachB.acquireC.needD.display
【小题5】
A.brainsB.environmentC.growthD.genes
【小题6】
A.butB.orC.andD.nor
【小题7】
A.rarelyB.occasionallyC.normallyD.mainly
【小题8】
A.resistantB.similarC.essentialD.accessible
【小题9】
A.quickensB.slowsC.avoidsD.overcomes
【小题10】
A.availableB.extraC.specificD.original
【小题11】
A.investigateB.illustrateC.recordD.prove
【小题12】
A.famousB.generousC.responsibleD.convenient
【小题13】
A.onB.toC.inD.by
【小题14】
A.disappointedB.depressedC.starvedD.scared
【小题15】
A.lookB.feelC.liveD.become
20-21高二下·上海黄浦·期末
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Universities are institutions that teach a wide variety of subjects at advanced levels. They also carry out research work aimed__________ extending man’s knowledge of these subjects. The emphasis given to each of these functions ___________ from university to university, according to the views of the people in __________ and according to the resources available. The smaller and newer universities do not __________ the staff or equipment to carry out the __________ research projects possible in larger institutions. __________ most experts agree that some research activity is __________ to keep the staff and their students in __________ with the latest developments in their subjects.

Most students attend a university mainly to __________ the knowledge needed for their chosen __________ .Educationists believe that this aim should not be the__________ one. Universities have always aimed to produce men and women __________ judgment and wisdom as well as knowledge. For this reason, they __________ students to meet others with differing __________ and to read widely to __________ their understanding in many fields of study. __________ a secondary school course, a student should be interested enough in a subject to enjoy gaining knowledge for its own__________ . He should be prepared to __________ sacrifices to study his chosen __________ in depth. He should have an ambition to make some __________ contribution to man’s knowledge.

【小题1】
A.atB.byC.toD.in
【小题2】
A.turnsB.rangesC.movesD.varies
【小题3】
A.prospectB.placeC.controlD.favor
【小题4】
A.occupyB.possessC.involveD.spare
【小题5】
A.maximumB.mediumC.virtualD.vast
【小题6】
A.ButB.AsC.WhileD.For
【小题7】
A.naturalB.essentialC.functionalD.optional
【小题8】
A.coordinationB.accordanceC.touchD.grasp
【小题9】
A.acquireB.acceptC.endureD.ensure
【小题10】
A.processionB.professionC.possessionD.preference
【小题11】
A.typicalB.trueC.mereD.only
【小题12】
A.withB.underC.onD.through
【小题13】
A.promptB.provokeC.encourageD.anticipate
【小题14】
A.historiesB.expressionsC.interestsD.curiosities
【小题15】
A.broadenB.lengthenC.enforceD.specify
【小题16】
A.AmidB.AfterC.OverD.Upon
【小题17】
A.objectB.courseC.effectD.sake
【小题18】
A.takeB.makeC.sufferD.play
【小题19】
A.fieldB.scopeC.targetD.goal
【小题20】
A.radicalB.truthfulC.meaningfulD.initial

One of the supposed benefits of being in a long-term relationship is the guarantee that those involved will not be forced to spend time alone.

Advocates of marriage argue that living as a couple or as a family helps to prevent situations of loneliness and isolation, which can _______ lead to anxiety, depression, and other health problems, especially in old age.

This psychological course, however, is in _______ with many spiritual leaders, philosophers, and artists who praise the advantages of spending time alone. _______, some of the most celebrated thinkers and creators -- from Wordsworth (1770-1850, English poet) to Einstein and others - praised the value of spending time away from others.

What if, instead of focusing on the disadvantages of being lonely and by oneself, the focus was _______ the benefits of solitude?

Solitude, like loneliness, implies spending time alone. Yet, in direct contrast to loneliness, solitude can often be a positive state of being that should be _______ rather than avoided.

Instead of focusing on the negative experiences of being alone, the study of solitude as a _______ reveals that a different approach to this reality can promote freedom, creativity, intimacy, spirituality, and therefore happiness.

_______, solitude brings rewards to those who value it. Singles, then, particularly singles who appreciate the value of spending time alone, can benefit greatly from the relationship circumstances that facilitate solitude that would be more elusive (不常见的) for individuals living with their partners.

In fact, boosting the happiness that singles can gain from solitude is the idea that those who are single, or plainly single at heart, are more likely to enjoy and benefit from solitude. Single at heart _______ a type of individual whose personality and nature mean that they live the happiest, fullest, and most authentic lives when they are not in relationships. People who are single at heart thrive the most from solitude and self-sufficiency and are also more likely to reap _______ rewards from spending time by themselves.

Some studies even point out how being single and ________ can be beneficial. For example, in ________ psychological resources available to married and never-married adults, an analysis indicates no significant differences in mental health between the study groups.

________, the study suggests that never-married individuals achieve a higher level of personal mastery than their married counterparts, particularly those above the age of forty. ________, those who had never married had clearer personal visions and goals, exhibited higher levels of patience, and were more prepared to view reality ________.

There is even evidence to suggest that singles, who are more accustomed to benefiting from time spent alone, are capable of being their own sources of comfort and security, though further research is required in order to establish the ________ behind this phenomenon.

【小题1】
A.in turnB.for sureC.at leastD.by accident
【小题2】
A.agreementB.conflictC.contactD.negotiation
【小题3】
A.HopefullyB.RoughlyC.HistoricallyD.Spiritually
【小题4】
A.committed toB.attributed toC.attached toD.shifted to
【小题5】
A.tackledB.soughtC.assumedD.deposited
【小题6】
A.subjectB.disciplineC.practiceD.concept
【小题7】
A.AnywayB.LikewiseC.YetD.Indeed
【小题8】
A.refers toB.approves ofC.accounts forD.figures out
【小题9】
A.physiologicalB.emotionalC.economicD.physical
【小题10】
A.self-defensiveB.self-awareC.self-evidentD.self-sufficient
【小题11】
A.comparingB.exploitingC.distributingD.conserving
【小题12】
A.NeverthelessB.MoreoverC.ThusD.Otherwise
【小题13】
A.Above allB.Better stillC.In other wordsD.On the other hand
【小题14】
A.sensitivelyB.keenlyC.deliberatelyD.objectively
【小题15】
A.remediesB.mechanismsC.relationsD.secrets

The Internet seems to have become a necessary part in modern life. This is__the Internet has a lot of__. To begin with, the Internet provide people__lots of information in a very__time. With this easy access__the Internet, searching__information has become easier than ever before.__, the Internet__the way people communicate__each other. E-mail__us to write to our friends and__letters from our friends cheaply and__. Furthermore, the Internet has changed business. E - commerce enables people to do business and go shopping at home easily and conveniently. Finally, the Internet__an important role in people' s education.

__, the Internet also has some__. Cybercrime causes a great__in people' s property. Computer viruses bring us lots of__.The trash mail is always a nuisance to everyone. Worst of all, pornography may do harm to people, especially__people.

In a word, every coin has two__, but on the whole, it brings people more benefits than harm. It is suggested that clever use__be made of this modern technique for the benefit of all people.

【小题1】
A.whyB.becauseC.whetherD.that
【小题2】
A.problemsB.realityC.designD.advantages
【小题3】
A.toB.forC.withD.of
【小题4】
A.shortB.longC.muchD.many
【小题5】
A.ofB.toC.withD.in
【小题6】
A.toB.forC.throughD.off
【小题7】
A.As a resultB.LuckilyC.ThereforeD.Besides
【小题8】
A.stopsB.removesC.changesD.happens
【小题9】
A.withB.toC.forD.by
【小题10】
A.letsB.makesC.hasD.allows
【小题11】
A.receiveB.hear fromC.postsD.brings
【小题12】
A.slowlyB.quicklyC.happilyD.sadly
【小题13】
A.showsB.makesC.playsD.takes
【小题14】
A.ButB.AlthoughC.HoweverD.If
【小题15】
A.advantagesB.suggestionC.adviceD.disadvantages
【小题16】
A.failureB.networkC.keywordD.loss
【小题17】
A.resultsB.troubleC.inventionsD.essays
【小题18】
A.youngB.oldC.richD.poor
【小题19】
A.sourcesB.dataC.waysD.sides
【小题20】
A.wouldB.couldC.shouldD.might

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