全新版大学进阶英语：视听说教程3

全新版大学进阶英语《视听说教程》网络课程可用于课堂教学外的巩固与补充，也可作为学生独立学习的网络课程。该课程选用美国《国家地理》的素材，图片震撼、场景真实、语言地道。《视听说网络课程》注重听力技能和口语表达的训练，练习设计循序渐进，科学合理；为兼顾四级考试的需求，网络课程每单元均含四级听力与口语训练的练习。听力播放支持语速调节，口语训练实现了较好的人机交互功能，便于学生根据自身需求进行个性化学习。

全新版大学进阶英语：综合教程2（思政智慧版）

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新闻听力 | 联合国预计世界人口将在2080年代达到103亿

VOA慢速：联合国预计世界人口将在2080年代达到103亿UN: World Population Expected to Reach 10.3 Billion in 2080s慢速 | 四级 偏难 | 487词 | 5min29s刘立军供稿Part I. QUESTIONSListen to the news and choose the best answer to each question you hear.Q1. According to the U.N. report, when is the world population expected to reach its peak?A. In the 2070s.B. In the 2080s.C. By the end of the century.D. In the 2050s.Q2. What significant change did John Wilmoth mention regarding population predictions?A. The current century will see the lowest population growth.B. There will be no significant changes in global population trends.C. Population levels will remain constant throughout the century.D. The probability of the population peaking this century has increased.Q3. Which countries are expected to see a population decline within the next 30 years?A. Brazil, Iran, Turkey and Vietnam.B. The United States, India, Indonesia, Nigeria and Pakistan.C. China, Germany, Japan and Russia.D. Nine nations with populations doubling between 2024 and 2054.Q4. Why does the U.N. report predict an earlier population peak than previously thought?A. Lower fertility levels in some large countries.B. Higher mortality rates in several countries.C. Increased government interventions worldwide.D. Economic downturns affecting birth rates.Q5. What is the main focus of this report?A. The challenges of sustaining the growing world population.B. Predictions about world population growth and its implications.C. Strategies to manage declining birth rates globally.D. The impact of migration on global population trends.Part II. TRANSCRIPTUN: World Population Expected to Reach 10.3 Billion in 2080s(Q1) The United Nations is predicting the world’s population will reach 10.3 billion in the 2080s.The prediction appears in a new U.N. report. The report also suggests that the population will then slightly decrease to about 10.2 billion by the end of the century.John Wilmoth is head of the U.N. Population Division, which prepared the report. He told The Associated Press (AP) that there is a high probability that the world’s population will reach its height, or peak, within the current century. (Q2) He said the probability of that happening is about 80 percent. Wilmoth described that estimate as “a major change” compared to predictions from 10 years ago. At that time, the estimated probability was about 30 percent.U.N. Assistant Secretary-General for Economic Development Navid Hanif recently spoke about the report at a briefing. He said the expectation that the world’s population in 2100 will be lower than previously thought has “important policy implications for the sustainability of our planet.”briefing n. 情况介绍会implication n. 可能的影响（或作用、结果）The world’s population has continued to grow during the past 75 years, from an estimated 2.6 billion in 1950 to 8 billion in November 2022. Since then, it has increased about 2.5 percent to 8.2 billion.(Q3) The report notes the population has already peaked in 63 countries and territories. These include China, Germany, Japan and Russia. Within this grouping, the total population is estimated to drop 14 percent over the next 30 years.grouping n. 分组，分类In another 48 countries and territories, the population is predicted to peak between 2025 and 2054. Those countries include Brazil, Iran, Turkey and Vietnam.For the remaining 126 countries and territories, the population is expected to increase through 2054. The countries in this grouping include the United States, India, Indonesia, Nigeria and Pakistan. The report said these areas would see their populations peak in the second half of the century or later.For nine of these nations, the U.N. estimates the populations will double between 2024 and 2054.Wilmoth said these differences are notable. But he said, “it’s important to understand that all populations are following a similar path.”The U.N. report suggests the earlier population peak is predicted for several reasons. (Q4) These include lower fertility levels in some of the world’s largest countries, especially China. Estimates for China suggest the country’s population will drop sharply, from 1.4 billion in 2024 to 633 million in 2100.fertility level 生育水平The report noted that worldwide, women are having an average of one less child than they did in 1990. In addition, the average number of live births per woman is below 2.1 in over half of all countries and territories. This is a level experts have identified as being necessary for a country’s population to keep its size without migration.live birth 婴儿安全出生；活胎出生Wilmoth said the report shows that nearly 20 percent of the world has “ultra-low” fertility, with women having fewer than 1.5 live births. In China, the current number is about one birth per woman. Part III. KEYQ1. B. 细节题。题目出处为“The United Nations is predicting the world’s population will reach 10.3 billion in the 2080s.” 意为：“联合国预测世界人口将在2080年代达到103亿。” 因此答案为B。 Q2. D. 细节题。题目出处为“He said the probability of that happening is about 80 percent ... At that time, the estimated probability was about 30 percent.” 意为：“他说这种情况（世界人口达到顶峰）发生的概率约为80%，当时估计的概率约为30%。” 因此答案为D。 Q3. C. 细节题。题目出处为“The report notes the population has already peaked in 63 countries and territories. These include China, Germany, Japan and Russia. Within this grouping, the total population is estimated to drop 14 percent over the next 30 years.” 意为：“报告指出，63个国家和地区的人口已经达到顶峰。这些国家包括中国、德国、日本和俄罗斯。未来30年，这些国家的总人口预计会下降14%。” 因此答案为C。 Q4. A. 推理题。题目出处为“These include lower fertility levels in some of the world’s largest countries, especially China.” 意为：“这些原因包括一些世界上最大国家（特别是中国）的生育水平降低。” 这导致人口峰值会提早到来，因此答案为A。 Q5. B. 主旨题。题目出处为“UN: World Population Expected to Reach 10.3 Billion in 2080s”以及整个文章内容。文章讨论了联合国对人口增长的预测及其相关影响。因此答案为B。（本文图片来源于摄图网，版权归摄图网所有）

新闻听力 | 小居室如何工作休息两不误？

VOA慢速：小居室如何工作休息两不误？Work, Sleep Well in a Small Place慢速 | CET-4偏易 | 846词 | 8min32s刘立军供稿Part I. QUESTIONSListen to the news and choose the best answer to each question you hear.Q1. What can make it difficult to get a good night’s sleep in a studio apartment?A. Lack of furniture.B. High cost of living.C. External noise from the street.D. The combined use of the room for living, cooking, and sleeping.Q2. What is the main purpose of the text?A. To describe the history of studio apartments.B. To advise on how to work and sleep well in a small apartment.C. To compare different types of bedding materials.D. To explain the cost of living in large cities.Q3. What are Murphy beds used for in studio apartments according to Andrea Morris?A. To provide additional storage.B. To improve room ventilation.C. To make more room during the dayD. To create a separate kitchen area.Q4. What does Jeff Kahn suggest to help the brain associate your bed with sleep?A. Avoid doing work or anything stressful from your bed.B. Use special pillows during sleep.C. Avoid eating in bed.D. Keep the room's temperature cool.Q5. What can be inferred about the importance of air quality in a small apartment?A. It can be ignored in favor of light control.B. It is less important than room décor.C. Good air flow and possible use of an air purifier are essential.D. It is only important if you do not cook in the same space.Part II. TRANSCRIPTWork, Sleep Well in a Small PlaceWorking from home in a small apartment is fine during the day. But when nighttime comes, it may be more difficult to turn off work and get a good night’s sleep.(Q1) This can be especially difficult in a studio apartment. In a studio apartment, the living room, kitchen and sleeping area are all in one room. These kinds of apartments are common in large cities with a high cost of living.With electronics, kitchen items, clothes and books all in one space, it can be hard to create a restful place for sleep.(Q2) Kim Cook, a reporter for the Associated Press, asked sleep experts and interior design experts for advice on how to work productively and sleep well in a small one-room area.Be honest about how you liveEveryone needs good sleep to stay healthy.“The primary rule, maybe the only rule of small space design, is people have to be honest about how they really live,” says Olivia Hosken. She is deputy managing editor of House Beautiful.She adds that when you have limited space, you need furniture that works well in the room.A good bed is important for good sleepShe suggests spending money on a high-quality bed. Even better is a high-quality sleep sofa that can double as a bed and couch. She does not suggest big tables or chairs that you may not use.Andrea Morris is an interior designer with Lancaster Place Interiors in Wilmington, North Carolina. (Q3) For studio apartments, she likes wall beds. These can be folded up next to a wall when not in use. They are better known as Murphy beds, named after William Murphy. He came up with this idea in 1900 while living in his own studio apartment in San Francisco, California.Create a sleep areaTo separate your sleep area from the rest of the apartment, you can purchase a freestanding screen or room divider. And as much as you can, keep your sleep area strictly for sleeping, experts say.Jeff Kahn is co-founder of the Chicago-based sleep-research company Rise Science. His company developed a sleep-tracking app called Rise. (Q4) His suggestion is to “avoid doing work or anything stressful from your bed.” He said that this helps the brain connect your bed with only sleep rather than wakefulness and work.However, that is not always possible. If you use your bed during the daytime, you can do small things to keep your daytime tasks and sleep separate. Lisa Strauss is a psychologist and expert in sleep disorders. She suggests using one side of the bed for reading and the other for sleeping. You can also bring out special blankets and pillows used only for sleeping. Freshen the air. Lower the lights. Cut the noise.Kahn also suggests keeping a clean, peaceful environment. For starters, he says to make sure the air flow is good.(Q5) “Make sure your space is well ventilated, and consider an air purifier,” says Kahn. He adds that this is especially important if you cook and sleep in the same place.ventilated adj. 通风的Another interior expert is Mia Ingui. She is editor at Spruce, a home design website. She suggests using calming smells like lavender or chamomile at bedtime, to “set the tone for restful sleep.”lavender n. 薰衣草chamomile n. 洋甘菊Also, be sure that computer, TV, and other electronic screens are turned off. In a small room, these devices are probably a short distance from the bed. Their light at night can affect our internal clocks, or circadian rhythm.circadian adj. 生理节奏的，昼夜节律的Do not forget about the sounds these devices make. If the buzz of nearby devices, appliances, or street sounds keep you awake, consider a noise machine. Ingui likes the Hatch Restore, a “sunrise lamp” that provides soothing sounds and lights up slowly in the morning. You can also buy noise cancelling curtains. These cut down on outside noises.buzz n. 嗡嗡声soothing adj. 抚慰的，使人宽心的Keep things clean and organizedAndrea Morris, the home designer, says one thing to avoid when it comes to studio living is leaving beds unmade.“It’s amazing how much better you feel after a hard day entering a space with a made bed,” she said.At night, she suggests putting away electronics. Side tables with plugs and ports for electronics help you store devices and keep things tidy ― or organized and clean. This is another example of choosing furniture that has multiple uses.Choose multi-use, storable beddingIf it difficult to control your studio apartment’s heating and cooling, Ingui recommends choosing materials for bedding that let the skin breathe. Such materials can keep you cool in warm weather and warm in cooler temperatures.She also suggests buying several pieces of bedding that are easy to store rather than big, bulky blankets. Studio apartments often do not have a lot of storage.With some thoughtful choices, your small space can have the feeling we all want from home life: calm, clean and good for both working and sleeping.Part III. KEYQ1. D. 细节题。题目出处为“This can be especially difficult in a studio apartment. In a studio apartment, the living room, kitchen and sleeping area are all in one room.” 意为：“这（即睡个好觉）在一居室公寓内会变得尤其困难，因为一居室公寓的客厅、厨房和睡眠区都在一个房间内。” 因此答案为D。Q2. B. 主旨题。题目出处为：“… asked sleep experts and interior design experts for advice on how to work productively and sleep well in a small one-room area.” 意为：“咨询睡眠专家和室内设计专家如何在一个小房间内有效工作和获得良好睡眠。”因此答案为B。Q3. C. 细节题。题目出处为“For studio apartments, she likes wall beds. These can be folded up next to a wall when not in use. They are better known as Murphy beds.” 意为：“对于单间公寓，她喜欢壁床。这些床不用时可以折叠靠墙。它们更为人熟知的名字是墨菲床。” 因此答案为C。Q4. A. 细节题。题目出处为“His suggestion is to ‘avoid doing work or anything stressful from your bed.’ He said that this helps the brain connect your bed with only sleep rather than wakefulness and work.” 意为：“他的建议是‘避免在床上工作或做任何会产生压力的事情。’他说，这样有助于大脑将床与睡眠而非与清醒和工作联系起来。”因此答案为A。Q5. C. 推理题。题目出处为“Make sure your space is well ventilated, and consider an air purifier,” 意为：“确保你的房间通风良好，并考虑使用空气净化器。” 因此可以推断出良好的空气流通和使用空气净化器是很重要的。因此答案为C。（本文图片来源于摄图网，版权归摄图网所有）

新闻听力 | 美国各州推动在高中禁止使用手机

VOA慢速：美国各州推动在高中禁止使用手机US States Push for Cell Phone Ban in High Schools 慢速 | 四级 偏难 | 677词 | 6min48s刘立军供稿Part I. QUESTIONSListen to the news and choose the best answer to each question you hear.Q1. What is the main focus of this report?A. The benefits of allowing cell phone use in high schools.B. The push for cell phone bans in U.S. high schools.C. The technological advancements in educational tools.D. The differences in educational policies across states.Q2. What reason did Governor Glenn Youngkin give for restricting cell phone use in Virginia schools?A. To reduce the amount of time spent on social media.B. To align with federal educational guidelines.C. To increase physical activities among students.D. Because students who use phones during class learn less and achieve lower grades.Q3. What was a common issue reported by teachers regarding student cell phone use?A. Students frequently make phone calls during class.B. Students use phones to cheat on exams.C. Students are distracted by the content on their phones.D. Students refuse to bring phones to school.Q4. Why does James Granger believe that physically removing cellphones from students is effective?A. It prevents students from losing their phones.B. It ensures students follow school policies.C. It eliminates the possibility of phone usage during class.D. It teaches students to be more responsible.Q5. How do some students feel about policies banning cell phone use in schools?A. They believe it helps them focus better.B. They think it increases their independence.C. They feel it enhances communication with parents.D. They see no benefit to such policies.Part II. TRANSCRIPTUS States Push for Cell Phone Ban in High Schools(Q1) More American states are pushing for cell phone restrictions in high schools. The move comes as teachers say it is a major problem in the classroom. In July, Virginia became the latest in a growing number of U.S. states to restrict cell phone use in public schools. The state’s governor, Glenn Youngkin, issued an executive order to establish guidance and policies for local school systems to follow by January.executive n. 有执行权的；实施的；行政的(Q2) Youngkin’s order said, “Studies indicate that students who use their phones during class learn less and achieve lower grades.” It also cited an “alarming mental health crisis” among young people driven by the use of cell phones and social media.Last year, Florida became the first state to restrict the use of cell phones in school. A law that took effect in July requires all Florida public schools to ban student cell phone use during class time and block social media on the school’s wi-fi.The states of Indiana and Ohio passed their own laws this year. Several others, including Oklahoma, Vermont, and Kansas, have also recently introduced what is being called “phone-free schools” legislation. New York Governor Kathy Hochul said she will push for legislation to ban cell phone use in the coming legislative session in 2025.Cell phone distractionIn a recent public study, the Pew Research Center reported that 72 percent of U.S. high school teachers say cell phone distraction is a major problem in the classroom.Teachers report less of a problem with younger students. About 33 percent of middle school teachers and six percent of elementary school teachers see cell phone use as problematic.(Q3-1) The Associated Press (AP) reported that a California teacher complained of students watching Netflix during class. In Maryland, a teacher said students used gambling apps to place bets during the school day.(Q3-2) Many educators in the U.S. said students used social media, listened to music, and shopped online during the school day.James Granger is a science teacher at a Los Angeles-area high school. He told the AP, “Students used to have an understanding that you aren’t supposed to be on your phone in class. Those days are gone.” (Q4) Granger added, “The only solution that works is to physically remove the cellphone from the student.”Some students say such policies take away their independence and cut off their main method of communication with family and friends. Opposition also has come from parents who fear being cut off from their kids if there is a school emergency.Jaden Willoughey is a student at Delta High School in rural Utah. He shares the concern about being out of contact with his parents if there is an emergency. But he also sees the upside, or good result, of turning in his phone at school.upside n. 好的一面，积极面At Delta High School, students are required to leave their phones at the door when entering every class. (Q5) “It helps you focus on your work, and it’s easier to pay attention in class,” Jaden said.Kim Whitman is a leader of the Phone-Free Schools Movement, a group that advises schools. She told the AP she urges educators to make exceptions for students with special educational and medical needs.Back in VirginiaBack in Virginia, school systems have been increasingly banning or severely restricting students’ phone use.For example, Loudoun County Public Schools, in northern Virginia, passed a new policy last month that generally bans elementary school students from using phones during the school day.Middle school students are permitted to use their phones before or after school, but they are expected to store their phones in their lockers. In high school, students are expected to silence their phones and place them in storage during instructional time.In Richmond, Virginia, the school system started a cell phone ban last year in some of its high schools and middle schools.Jason Kamras is head of the Richmond school system. He said, “We saw more student engagement in class and fewer distractions throughout the day.” Additionally, he said, “Students reported spending more time talking with their peers.”Part III. KEYQ1. B. 主旨题。题目出处为“More American states are pushing for cell phone restrictions in high schools. The move comes as teachers say it is a major problem in the classroom.”以及整篇文章内容。文章主要讨论了美国各州推动高中禁止使用手机的情况。因此答案为B。Q2. D. 细节题。题目出处为“Youngkin’s order said, ‘Studies indicate that students who use their phones during class learn less and achieve lower grades.’” 意为：“Youngkin的行政令上写道，‘研究表明，在课堂上使用手机的学生学习效果较差，成绩也较低。’” 因此答案为D。Q3. C. 细节题。题目出处为“The Associated Press (AP) reported that a California teacher complained of students watching Netflix during class. In Maryland, a teacher said students used gambling apps to place bets during the school day. Many educators in the U.S. said students used social media, listened to music, and shopped online during the school day.”意为：“美联社报道，加利福尼亚的一位老师抱怨学生在课堂上看Netflix。在马里兰州，一位老师说学生们在上课时使用赌博应用程序下注。美国还有很多教育者称，学生在上学日使用社交媒体，听音乐，网购。”因此答案为C，即学生会被手机里的内容吸引而分心。Q4. C. 推理题。题目出处为“Granger added, ‘The only solution that works is to physically remove the cellphone from the student.’” 意为：“格兰杰补充道，‘唯一有效的解决方案是把手机从学生身边拿掉。’” 推理可知，这样才能彻底阻止学生在课堂上使用手机，因此答案为C。Q5. A. 细节题。题目出处为“It helps you focus on your work, and it’s easier to pay attention in class,” 意为：“它可以帮助你专注于你的工作，并且更容易在课堂上集中注意力。” 因此答案为A。（本文图片来源于摄图网，版权归摄图网所有)

新闻听力 | 特朗普与哈里斯将于9月10日进行总统辩论

BBC新闻：特朗普与哈里斯将于9月10日进行总统辩论Trump and Harris to Debate on September 10常速 | CET-4 偏难 | 146词 | 57s刘立军供稿Part I. QUESTIONSListen to the news and choose the best answer to each question you hear.Q1. Besides ABC News, which other news channel does Donald Trump want to hold debates on?A. MSNBC.B. CNN.C. NBC.D. Fox News.Q2. What is the main focus of this news?A. The implications of the debate schedules on the presidential race.B. How media outlets are covering the election debate.C. The change in Democratic presidential candidacy and its consequences.D. The personal conflicts between Trump and Harris.Q3. What was the impact of Joe Biden’s poor performance in the debate?A. He was forced to step down due to internal party pressure.B. He lost immediate public support.C. He chose a different running mate.D. He campaigned more aggressively.Q4. What did the former president do when speaking to reporters at his Mar-a-Lago home in Florida?A. He praised Ms. Harris’s accomplishments as a politician.B. He dismissed his new opponent.C. He announced his support for Ms. Harris in the upcoming election.D. He refused to comment on his new opponent, Ms. Harris.Part II. TRANSCRIPTTrump and Harris to Debate on September 10Hello, I’m Neil Nunes with the BBC News. The American broadcaster ABC News has confirmed that Donald Trump and Kamala Harris will hold a presidential election debate on its channel on September 10. (Q1) Mr Trump has said he wants two additional dates in September, the first of them on Fox News. Here’s a North America correspondent, Peter Bose. (Q2) When Donald Trump came face to face with Joe Biden in June for what was to be the first of two debates, the event changed the course of this presidential election. (Q3) Mr Biden’s poor performance eventually led him to step down following pressure from senior party colleagues. Since then, the Democrats have rallied around Kamala Harris, whose campaign has rejuvenated the party. (Q4) Speaking to reporters at his Mar-a-Lago home in Florida, the former president dismissed his new opponent, questioning Ms Harris’s intelligence and her record as a politician.correspondent n. 记者，通讯员rejuvenate v. 使恢复活力，使焕然一新Part III. KEYQ1. D. 细节题。题目出处为：“Mr Trump has said he wants two additional dates in September, the first of them on Fox News.” 意为：“特朗普表示他希望在九月份增加两个辩论日期，其中第一个是在福克斯新闻频道上。” 因此答案为D。Q2. C. 主旨题。这段新闻主要关注的是由于拜登在辩论中的表现不佳导致他退出竞选，由卡马拉·哈里斯接替其成为民主党总统候选人，以及此事带来的后果。题目出处为：“When Donald Trump came face to face with Joe Biden in June for what was to be the first of two debates, the event changed the course of this presidential election.” 意为：“此前特朗普和拜登的首次辩论改变了这场总统选举的进程。” 因此答案为C。Q3. A. 细节题。题目出处为：“Mr. Biden’s poor performance eventually led him to step down following pressure from senior party colleagues.” 意为：“拜登的表现不佳，最终在党内高级同事的压力下退出了竞选。” 因此答案为A。Q4. B. 细节题。题目出处为：“Speaking to reporters at his Mar-a-Lago home in Florida, the former president dismissed his new opponent, questioning Ms Harris’s intelligence and her record as a politician.”意为：“在佛罗里达州的Mar-a-Lago的家中对记者讲话时，这位前总统对他的新对手表示轻蔑，质疑哈里斯的智力和政治履历。” 因此答案为B。（本文图片来源于摄图网，版权归摄图网所有）

新闻听力 | 小居室如何工作休息两不误？

VOA慢速：小居室如何工作休息两不误？Work, Sleep Well in a Small Place慢速 | CET-4偏易 | 846词 | 8min32s刘立军供稿Part I. QUESTIONSListen to the news and choose the best answer to each question you hear.Q1. What can make it difficult to get a good night’s sleep in a studio apartment?A. Lack of furniture.B. High cost of living.C. External noise from the street.D. The combined use of the room for living, cooking, and sleeping.Q2. What is the main purpose of the text?A. To describe the history of studio apartments.B. To advise on how to work and sleep well in a small apartment.C. To compare different types of bedding materials.D. To explain the cost of living in large cities.Q3. What are Murphy beds used for in studio apartments according to Andrea Morris?A. To provide additional storage.B. To improve room ventilation.C. To make more room during the dayD. To create a separate kitchen area.Q4. What does Jeff Kahn suggest to help the brain associate your bed with sleep?A. Avoid doing work or anything stressful from your bed.B. Use special pillows during sleep.C. Avoid eating in bed.D. Keep the room's temperature cool.Q5. What can be inferred about the importance of air quality in a small apartment?A. It can be ignored in favor of light control.B. It is less important than room décor.C. Good air flow and possible use of an air purifier are essential.D. It is only important if you do not cook in the same space.Part II. TRANSCRIPTWork, Sleep Well in a Small PlaceWorking from home in a small apartment is fine during the day. But when nighttime comes, it may be more difficult to turn off work and get a good night’s sleep.(Q1) This can be especially difficult in a studio apartment. In a studio apartment, the living room, kitchen and sleeping area are all in one room. These kinds of apartments are common in large cities with a high cost of living.With electronics, kitchen items, clothes and books all in one space, it can be hard to create a restful place for sleep.(Q2) Kim Cook, a reporter for the Associated Press, asked sleep experts and interior design experts for advice on how to work productively and sleep well in a small one-room area.Be honest about how you liveEveryone needs good sleep to stay healthy.“The primary rule, maybe the only rule of small space design, is people have to be honest about how they really live,” says Olivia Hosken. She is deputy managing editor of House Beautiful.She adds that when you have limited space, you need furniture that works well in the room.A good bed is important for good sleepShe suggests spending money on a high-quality bed. Even better is a high-quality sleep sofa that can double as a bed and couch. She does not suggest big tables or chairs that you may not use.Andrea Morris is an interior designer with Lancaster Place Interiors in Wilmington, North Carolina. (Q3) For studio apartments, she likes wall beds. These can be folded up next to a wall when not in use. They are better known as Murphy beds, named after William Murphy. He came up with this idea in 1900 while living in his own studio apartment in San Francisco, California.Create a sleep areaTo separate your sleep area from the rest of the apartment, you can purchase a freestanding screen or room divider. And as much as you can, keep your sleep area strictly for sleeping, experts say.Jeff Kahn is co-founder of the Chicago-based sleep-research company Rise Science. His company developed a sleep-tracking app called Rise. (Q4) His suggestion is to “avoid doing work or anything stressful from your bed.” He said that this helps the brain connect your bed with only sleep rather than wakefulness and work.However, that is not always possible. If you use your bed during the daytime, you can do small things to keep your daytime tasks and sleep separate. Lisa Strauss is a psychologist and expert in sleep disorders. She suggests using one side of the bed for reading and the other for sleeping. You can also bring out special blankets and pillows used only for sleeping. Freshen the air. Lower the lights. Cut the noise.Kahn also suggests keeping a clean, peaceful environment. For starters, he says to make sure the air flow is good.(Q5) “Make sure your space is well ventilated, and consider an air purifier,” says Kahn. He adds that this is especially important if you cook and sleep in the same place.ventilated adj. 通风的Another interior expert is Mia Ingui. She is editor at Spruce, a home design website. She suggests using calming smells like lavender or chamomile at bedtime, to “set the tone for restful sleep.”lavender n. 薰衣草chamomile n. 洋甘菊Also, be sure that computer, TV, and other electronic screens are turned off. In a small room, these devices are probably a short distance from the bed. Their light at night can affect our internal clocks, or circadian rhythm.circadian adj. 生理节奏的，昼夜节律的Do not forget about the sounds these devices make. If the buzz of nearby devices, appliances, or street sounds keep you awake, consider a noise machine. Ingui likes the Hatch Restore, a “sunrise lamp” that provides soothing sounds and lights up slowly in the morning. You can also buy noise cancelling curtains. These cut down on outside noises.buzz n. 嗡嗡声soothing adj. 抚慰的，使人宽心的Keep things clean and organizedAndrea Morris, the home designer, says one thing to avoid when it comes to studio living is leaving beds unmade.“It’s amazing how much better you feel after a hard day entering a space with a made bed,” she said.At night, she suggests putting away electronics. Side tables with plugs and ports for electronics help you store devices and keep things tidy ― or organized and clean. This is another example of choosing furniture that has multiple uses.Choose multi-use, storable beddingIf it difficult to control your studio apartment’s heating and cooling, Ingui recommends choosing materials for bedding that let the skin breathe. Such materials can keep you cool in warm weather and warm in cooler temperatures.She also suggests buying several pieces of bedding that are easy to store rather than big, bulky blankets. Studio apartments often do not have a lot of storage.With some thoughtful choices, your small space can have the feeling we all want from home life: calm, clean and good for both working and sleeping.Part III. KEYQ1. D. 细节题。题目出处为“This can be especially difficult in a studio apartment. In a studio apartment, the living room, kitchen and sleeping area are all in one room.” 意为：“这（即睡个好觉）在一居室公寓内会变得尤其困难，因为一居室公寓的客厅、厨房和睡眠区都在一个房间内。” 因此答案为D。Q2. B. 主旨题。题目出处为：“… asked sleep experts and interior design experts for advice on how to work productively and sleep well in a small one-room area.” 意为：“咨询睡眠专家和室内设计专家如何在一个小房间内有效工作和获得良好睡眠。”因此答案为B。Q3. C. 细节题。题目出处为“For studio apartments, she likes wall beds. These can be folded up next to a wall when not in use. They are better known as Murphy beds.” 意为：“对于单间公寓，她喜欢壁床。这些床不用时可以折叠靠墙。它们更为人熟知的名字是墨菲床。” 因此答案为C。Q4. A. 细节题。题目出处为“His suggestion is to ‘avoid doing work or anything stressful from your bed.’ He said that this helps the brain connect your bed with only sleep rather than wakefulness and work.” 意为：“他的建议是‘避免在床上工作或做任何会产生压力的事情。’他说，这样有助于大脑将床与睡眠而非与清醒和工作联系起来。”因此答案为A。Q5. C. 推理题。题目出处为“Make sure your space is well ventilated, and consider an air purifier,” 意为：“确保你的房间通风良好，并考虑使用空气净化器。” 因此可以推断出良好的空气流通和使用空气净化器是很重要的。因此答案为C。（本文图片来源于摄图网，版权归摄图网所有）

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