【浙江英语·八年级下册】2024年期中提分精炼：任务型阅读（...

There are many colors in nature.I think you'll say "no". But I am afraid you are wrong. If you don't believe it, you may do a small test.

Then, cover one box with a red piece of paper the other with a white piece of paper. Now hold the boxes with your hands one by one. It is certain that you'll think the red one is a little heavier.

Why do you think so?So he did many tests and at last he got the result.That is to say, every color has its own weight in our mind.

The scientists told us that colors also have smell. Can you smell colors? Of course not. Then why did the scientists say so?It reaches our brain through sense organs(器官). According to this research,scientists said that people accept the colors they like,and refuse the colors they hate. So your body and mind will be healthy by using the colors you like. Or you'll be nervous or even get ill. For example, you like blue and hate red. If you stay in a room with red windows, wallpaper, tables and chairs for two hours,you'll feel you have been there for four hours.

But if the room is blue, you'll feel you have been there for only an hour. And if a person walks out of a blue room and into a red room, his body temperature will rise.

A.But do you believe that a color has weight?

B.Colors are always the same at any time and any place.

C.First,put two objects with the same weight into two boxes.

D.That means our body temperature will change with different colors.

E.A scientist found that different colors have different weight in a man's mind.

F. That is because every color stands for a kind of light with a certain wavelength（波长）

Do you sleep well? If your answer is no, the following might help you.

A certain bedtime and rising time can help you build up your body clocks. Set a bedtime which is good and natural for you. Don't change your bedtime and rising time on weekends.

Your body usually lets you sleep only the number of hours it needs. You should decide how many hours you must sleep in order not to experience daytime sleepiness.

A twenty-minute warm shower at a temperature of about 45-50℃is not only a great relaxation at a day's end, but also raises your body temperature by several degrees. The coming drop in the temperature of your body will naturally make you feel sleepy.

Exciting activities get your thoughts running. At the same time, if you make tomorrow's plan or read an exciting story before turning off the light, it won't give you enough time to relax before you try to sleep.

It's a bad habit for you to use your bedroom as a place to eat, watch TV, read, talk on the phone, or discuss important matters with your family members. Break that habit to get better sleep.

Everyone sometimes gets angry. Bur staying angry is not good for your health. And it doesn't really solve much, either. You must calm yourself down. Of course, sometimes angry feelings can be difficult to deal with, so learning some ways is necessary. Here is some advice for you Keeping your feelings inside may make things worse. Putting your angry feelings into words can make you relax. Your parents and your best friends are your best listeners. They may give you some good advice. So learn to share your bad feelings with others.

When you pay attention to your exercise, you will forget about your problems. After exercising, you are too tired to think about anything else.

When you become angry with another person you should tell the person: what makes you feel so angry. Only in this way, can you completely work out your anger and get through it.

When you feel that you can't control yourself, you can just say. "I want to be alone for a few minutes so that I can make myself cool." Maybe he will understand you and leave you space.

If you live each day as if (好像) it were your last day, you will realize that life is too short to get angry over small things. If you are angry all the time, you are wasting time.

A. Before you argue with someone, try to keep cool.

B. You should learn how to express yourself.

C. Having a great meal is also a good way.

D. When you argue with someone, Just talk to him/her.

E. You shouldn't stay angry all the time.

F. Getting lots of exercise is often helpful.

Recently, a very simple question became widely spread online: (1)A foreign girl living in China gave a very touching answer.

Lanlan, whose real name is Negar Kordi, is from Canada.She came to China five years ago and is a student at Ningbo University. Now she has 120.000 fans on the Internet and the number is still growing.

Lanlan loves China and Chinese.And that's why she is so well accepted among Chinese net friends.The following is China in her eye.

"It is the easiest country in which to find a job. If you are not too lazy, it is really very simple to find a job in Chin. I believe there're more job chances here than that in any other country in the world."

"About 400 million Chinese are studying English. If they can speak good English in the future, China will have the greatest number of English speakers in all non- English speaking countries." The speed of Chinese trains is fast. From Wuhan to Guangzhou, the train runs 1, 000 kilometers for four hours and the ticket fare is only 460 yuan."

"Its public security is great. I have traveled in many countries, and I think China is really very safe."

"There are many more things China should be proud of. Some Chinese people often criticize（批评）China. At first, I believed that they didn't like China or loved Western countries. But later, I realized that they just set a very high standard for China.China must be much better than other countries."

Because of COVID-19, people may have bad feelings, such as sadness, anxiety(焦虑) and fear. Helping yourself and your family members keep a positive attitude will be very important for everyone to get through this difficult period. Below are four ways to keep your body and mind strong.

● Recognize and accept your feelings.

 When you stay at home for a long time, it is normal to feel upset or nervous. The first step is to recognize and accept these feelings. . Don't hide your feelings. Accepting your feelings can actually help you manage them.

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Keep a balanced diet and follow a daily routine(惯例).People who stay at home for a long time may easily have their routine turned upside down. Some people may stay up late at night and fail to get up during the day. Sleep is important for your personal health. .

●Exercise regularly.

Physical exercise is also an effective way to reduce anxiety. Even a small amount of physical exercise can immediately make you feel better. And it works for people of all ages. At this time, you probably could not do outdoor exercise. . If you need exercise tips, try downloading an app or find them online.

●Talk to someone.

. If our need to socialize(社交)is not met, it may lead to bad feelings. Fortunately, it is easy to connect with relatives and friends. Call someone or send a private message on WeChat.