河北省衡水市桃城区第十四中学2021-2022学年高二上学期一调考试英语试题 WORD版含答案.doc

1、衡水市第十四中学2021-2022学年第一学期高二年级调研考试英 语 试 卷本试卷共10页，满分150分。考试用时120分钟。注意事项:1、 答题前，老生各必将自己的考生号、考场号和座位号填写在答题卡上；2、 作答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑;如需要改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案。答案不能答在试卷上，3、 非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答,答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区城内相应位置上;如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案;不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答无效，4、 考生必须保证答题卡的整洁。考试结束后，将试卷和答题卡

2、一并交回。第一部分 听力 （共两节，满分30分）第一节 （共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分)听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B, C三个选项中选 出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。 每段对话仅读一遍。1. Who didnt go to the new shopping mall?A. The man.B. The woman.C. The mans wife.2. What did the man do?A. He did his homework.B. He washed the clothes.C. He

3、 played video games.3. What are the speakers mainly doing?A. Talking about a test.B. Solving math problems.C. Checking answers.4. What does the man mean?A. He is a single man.B. He doesnt like the feast.C. He prefers to walk the dog.5. When will the flight leave?A. At 6:30 a.m.B. At 6:50 a.m.C. At 7

4、:20 a.m.第二节(共 15 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分)听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. Why does the man refuse to go to the supermarket?A. He likes staying at home.B. He neednt buy anything.C. Its too cold outside.7. What

5、will the man probably do?A. Make a shopping list.B. Do chores.C. Water the plants.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. What is the main purpose of the mans visit?A. To confirm the dinner time.B. To pick up the woman.C. To help the woman with work.9. How does the man feel about the womans boss?A. Dissatisfied.B. Surpr

6、ised.C. Curious.10. What is the man going to do?A. Read literary magazines.B. Read sports magazines.C. Watch movies on computer.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. Who arranges the blind date?A. The mans mother.B. The mans aunt.C. The woman.12. What does the woman suggest the man do?A. Dress more casually.B. Split

7、 the cost of the date.C. Take the initiative to talk to the girl.13. Where are the speakers?A. In a clothing shop.B. In an office.C. In a restaurant.听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。14. When did the man come back?A. Four years ago.B. Four months ago.C. Four days ago.15. Why did the man return home?A. To accompany h

8、is family.B. To get a good job.C. To run his own business.16. What did the woman want to be at first?A. A soldier.B. A teacher.C. A clerk.17. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Co-workers.B. Teacher and parent.C. Former classmates.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18. How many aspects of effe

9、cts of sleep are mentioned?A. Six.B. Five.C. Four.19. How did Keith get the inspiration for a song?A. By recording his sleep.B. By playing the guitar all day.C. By sleeping for a long time.20. What can we learn from the talk?A. Staying up late before an exam can enhance memory.B. The cost of lacking

10、 sleep accounts for 5% of GDP.C. Cancer is closely related to short sleep duration.第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)第一节 (共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。ATipping customs differ from country to country. You need to know how to tip in the country that youre in when you travel; or youll leave se

11、rvers annoyed everywhere you go. Here are just a few guidelines to tipping in different countries.DubaiIn Dubai its a rule for restaurants to charge 10% tip on all restaurant and bar bills. You can add a couple of dirhams (迪拉姆，货币单位)to this if you feel like it. Waiters are not paid very much in Dubai

12、, so it is always very appreciated.BrazilThere will always be a standard 10% service charge added to your bill, and you wont necessarily have to tip. If you do feel like being generous, an extra 5-10% will really make your server very happy. Just remember to do this as skillfully as possible - Brazi

13、lians dont make a big show of this.Czech RepublicWhile locals in the Czech Republic dont leave tips, that doesnt mean youre off the hook. Foreign tourists are definitely expected to leave some kind of tip for service - as long as youre in a high tourist traffic area, like Prague for instance. The st

14、andard tip is 10%.IndiaHere it is often considered appropriate for a tourist to tip your server 5-10%. You have to adjust that number by yourself though. This is how the rules go in this country. If the bill is for a small meal and totals less than 300 rupees,tip the full 10.If the bill is higher, t

15、ip towards the 521. In which country is it OK if you dont give a tip?A. DubaiB. Czech RepublicC. BrazilD. India22. In India，the amount of tip mainly depends on_.A. The size and environment of the restaurantB. The service that you have receivedC. The rules that the restaurants makeD. The size of the

16、meal you are eating is23. In which section of a website can you probably find the passage?A. NewsB. CultureC. SportsD. EntertainmentBGrandma Moses is among the most famous twentieth-century painters of the United States, yet she did not start painting until she was in her late seventies. As she once

17、 said, I would never sit back in a rocking chair, waiting for someone to help me. She was born on a farm in New York State. At twelve she left home and was in service until, at twenty-seven, she married Thomas, the hired hand of one of her employers. They farmed most of their lives. She had ten chil

18、dren, of whom five survived (幸存). Her husband died in 1937.Grandma Moses painted a little as a child and made embroidery (刺绣) pictures as a hobby, but only changed to oils in her old age because her hands had become too stiff (僵硬) to sew and she wanted to keep busy and pass the time. Her pictures we

19、re first sold at at an exhibition, and were soon noticed by a businessman who bought everything she painted. Three of the pictures were shown in the Museum of Modern Art and in 1940 she had her first exhibition in New York. Between the 1930s and her death, she produced some 2,000 pictures, careful a

20、nd lively pictures of the country life she had known, with a wonderful sense of color and form.24. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?A. Grandma MosesB. Grandma Moses and ChildrenC. Grandma Moses: Her First PictureD. Grandma Moses and Her First Exhibition25. From the underl

21、ined sentence, we can know that Grandma Moses was _.A. prettyB. aloneC. richD. independent26. According to the passage, Grandma Moses began to paint because she wanted to _.A. make her home beautifulB. keep activeC. improve her salaryD. gain an international fame27. When did she have her first exhib

22、ition?A. In 1940B. In 2000C. In 1937D. In 1930CIt was a normal school day for senior Solymar Solis until an unexpected visitor arrived. Her dad, Sgt. Carlos Solis Melendez, surprised her by coming home early from Kuwait and visiting her unannounced at Spring Valley High School in South Carolina.Afte

23、r serving in Kuwait for nine months, Melendez returned home a week earlier than his daughter expected. He held balloons and flowers in a classroom as he sat at a students desk to blend in with the crowd. “It came across my mind like, How is she going to react?” he recalled the heartwarming moment. “

24、Is she going to be happy and run to me and hug me, or cry? That was all going on through my mind.”As unsuspecting Solymar entered the classroom, she was soon overcome with emotion, immediately bursting into tears and covering her mouth. She didnt talk. She was just crying. She was overwhelmed with e

25、verything. She thought it was a dream.Melendez was a single parent so while he was deployed (调动), he got his sister to live with his daughter. When he was coming back and talking to his sister, both of them came to the conclusion that they should do something special for his daughter. Melendez and h

26、is sister got in touch with the school, and they planned this whole being-in-the-classroom thing, and it turned out perfect.The two are very much looking forward to some good daddy-daughter time now that hes home. “It means everything,” Melendez said of being able to surprise his daughter this way.

27、“After all the sacrifices shes made, she deserves all the special arrangements and special occasions and celebrations. Ill do anything for my daughter. I believe Im doing good parenting.”28. How did Solymar feel when seeing her father?A. She was eager to hug her father.B. She felt everything was as

28、usual.C. She got disappointed at seeing her father.D. She thought it was unbelievable.29. What was Melendezs attitude to the surprise?A. Content.B. Astonished.C. Touched.D. Upset.30. Why did Melendez plan the surprise for Solymar?A. To get involved in her school life.B. To teach her a lesson in a sp

29、ecial way.C. To build a strong emotional bond with her.D. To make up for what she lost in her growth.31. What can be the best title for the passage?A. Fathers Selfless Love for His DaughterB. Girl Expecting the Returning of Her DadC. Girl Surprised at School by Her Dads ReturnD. Father and Daughters

30、 Expected ReunionDWith only a click of the mouse, rumors（谣言）can be forwarded between micro- blogs（微博）very quickly. As an example, recently, sensitive netizens discovered that some photos displayed on microblogs describing Beijings June rainstorm had actually been fabricated（伪造）.S is one of the major

31、 Internet portals （入口）in China with hundreds and thousands of users, and a majority of celebrities and famous citizens have their microblog accounts on this portal. As recently as six months ago, the website decided to establish a specialized team to prove rumors and provide accurate information for

32、 its users. Tan Chao is in charge of the team.“Before I took the job, I usually couldnt identify what information was real and what was fake. But during the process of identification, we discovered that a lot of information was false, including fake photos, fake news stories and rumors that had been

33、 spread through microblogs.”Its not just website portals which are taking on fact-checking responsibilities, but also a number of civic-minded netizens, who recently set up a Rumor Identification Federation on Ss microblog system to help netizens identify fake information online.Dian Zizheng is the

34、team leader of the federation. He says theyve publicized more than 150 pieces which contradict rumors, which attracted more than 10 thousand visitors within two months.“We live in an age of new media, so we cant use the old methods to prove rumors. We cant wait for the media to prove the facts with

35、related administrative（行政） departments and then release a formal announcement. We cant allow rumors to run wild and then deal with it, we need to fight rumors while theyre spreading. I think that this is the best way to deal with rumors nowadays.”Some experts say this displays the advantages of the

36、internet compared to other traditional media. The open platform allows information to be examined and clarified by netizens. But experts like Ding Wengguo, President of the Journalism and Communication College at the China University of Political Science and Law says this self-correction function of

37、 the Internet is still quite limited.“Its still quite different to tell which information is true in such an open environment by just reading a number of different opinions on the same issue. This is something which we need to pay attention to. If society is flooded with too much false information,

38、and its allowed to spread in such a fast manner, then people will be suspicious（怀疑的） of all kinds of information including important information from authorities. It also worsens problems relating to social communications and mutual-understanding, which in turn harms society as a whole.”Experts sugg

39、est that the government should react more quickly in the Internet age. Once a rumor begins to spread, administrative departments should make announcements as early as possible to drive away rumors before they lead to bad outcomes.32. S decided to found a specialized team to _.A. prevent the spread o

40、f rumors on the InternetB. advance the development of microblogC. limit the number of microblogD. urge the government to react quickly to the rumors33. What is the best way to prove rumors on microblogs?A. Shutting down the website immediately.B. Substituting the Internet for traditional media.C. Ex

41、amining and checking while they are spreading.D. Making announcements after they are spread.34. The writer cited Ding Wenguos words in Paragraph 8 to_.A. draw a conclusionB. introduce a topicC. support an argumentD. describe a scene35. Whats the writers attitude towards the rumors from microblogs ac

42、cording to the passage?A. Negative.B. Sympathetic.C. Supportive.D. Changeable.第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。Tips for Learning New TechnologyWe live in a very exciting time. However, with such a wealth of resources, the options of learning new technology can be ve

43、ry difficult. _36_.What to learnThe first step, when picking up a new skill, is to determine what to learn. _37_. Its important to have this strong inclination（倾向）, as it will provide you with the necessary fuel. Once you decide what to learn, reviewing what others have done will give you confidence

44、 that you, too, can do it!_38_ As you explore deeper into the pool of knowledge, you will want to add other forms of in-formation. I encourage you to browse through iTunes U. _39_. You can listen to and watch what you are learning. This is particularly helpful for those who prefer an academic settin

45、g. Besides, there are a handful of websites that offer online education these days.Time for action_40_. Okay, youve read countless tutorials, watched videos, and have a better understanding of the technology that youve been hoping to learn. What now? Well, its time to put your knowledge to the test.

46、 Eventually, the best way to learn is by doing. Pick a personal project that you can build using this new technology.A. Learn to shareB. Listen and watchC. The best way to learn is by doingD. I suggest you keep away from your phonesE. This could be anything you are interested inF. It offers complete

47、 classes on a variety of topicsG. The following tips can help you start your learning第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Rosie Honeywood was happy to receive her new locks from a charity, Little Princess Trust. It provides wigs (假发) for children who h

48、ave lost their own _41_ through cancer treatment or from various other _42_ reasons. The youngster, who suffered from alopecia ( 脱发症) at the age of two, has never felt embarrassed about her _43_ of hair. It was only when she started _44_ that she wanted to get a wig, so she could _45_ like her fello

49、w classmates as well as some of her favorite princesses.Rosie said: I was extremely _46_ on the day before I got my wig. The Little Princess Trust knew that I had got alopecia so they _47_me a wig to look as if my hair had grown_48_When Rosie _49_her wig, she asked her mum why they didnt have to _50

50、_it. Her mom explained how charities like the Little Princess Trust _51_. After hearing about the process, Rosie was keen to _52_ other children in a similar position to her. Together with her mum, she wanted to _53_to complete the 5 km along the seafront (海边) to raise money for the charityThe pair_

51、54_ their first 5 km practice last week and have already hit their fundraising target. Her mom added: I was so impressed with everyone at the _55_and what they do and it would be amazing to fund as many wigs as we can41. A. confidenceB. goalC. skinD. hair42. A. visualB. medicalC. reliableD. false43.

52、 A. lackB. benefitC. recoveryD. definition44. A. hospitalB. schoolC. companyD. gym45. A. actB. playC. soundD. look46. A. scaredB. confusedC. happyD. upset47. A. introducedB. gaveC. recommendedD. shown48 A. slowB. oddC. longD. tall49. A. receivedB. boughtC. spottedD. cycled50. A. bring in .B. hold ba

53、ckC. get throughD. pay for51. A. appearedB. variedC. workedD. told52. A. helpB. preventC. identifyD. observe53. A. pretendB. trainC. assistD. forget54. A. completedB. rentedC. preferredD. collected55. A. churchB. communityC. charityD. kindergarten第II卷（非选择题）第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读短文内容，在空白处填入1个适当单词

54、或括号内单词的正确形式。Yu Rong, a Chinese artist, thinks of a new way to introduce _56_ ancient story of Hua Mulan in her picture book. In the book, I am Hua Mulan, she tells the story by _57_ (combine) paper-cutting with international artistic styles. She places Shaanxi paper-cuts over western-style pencil sk

55、etches (素描) _58_ (create) a typical presentation of Chinese elements (元素), which turns out to be a _59_ (success) and impressive breakthrough. Hua Mulan, _60_ story has been told by generations in China, is a fighter from the Northern Wei Dynasty (386-534). As a devoted daughter, she dressed herself

56、 as a man to serve in the army _61_ place of her father. Mulans characteristics, such as courage, kindness and a disinterested attitude toward fame and fortune, made _62_ (she) one of the most respected historical Chinese heroines. Mulans story has been adapted _63_ ( frequent) in modern media, incl

57、uding TV shows, video games and literature. For example, in 1998, Disney produced a film named Mulan, which _64_ (consider) a great success by critics and the public. To better tell the story, Yu Rong takes inspiration from her several _65_ (visit) to sites of ancient battles and Henan Provinces Yuj

58、u Opera. After years of preparation she finally makes this extraordinary work. 第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分)第一节 (满分15分)某中学生英文报正举办The Sport I Like Best的征文活动，请用英文写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：1.介绍你喜欢的一项运动项目；2.陈述喜欢该项运动的理由。注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答.The Sport I Like Best第二节 （满分25分） 阅读下面短文,根据所给情节进行续写,使之构成一个完整故事。续写的词数应为150左右

59、。I go to work by bus almost every day, although I have my own car, because it is cheaper and I like the feeling of being with others. Im the kind of person who likes to watch people. I live in a small town, so I see many of the same people getting on the bus with me every day, on their way to and fr

60、om work. For many months, I noticed an elderly man get on at one of the stops and always head to the back of the bus.He wore the same clothes every day. The clothes were well-worn, but clean. I could tell he led a simple life. I had never spoken to this gentleman, but he usually gave me a smile when

61、 he passed by. One day, it was snowing so I drove to work, for I didnt want to be late. I noticed the gentleman standing on a street corner. He held a sign in his hand asking for money.I went home that day and wrote him a note saying I was grateful for what I had in my life and that I wanted to shar

62、e some of it with him. In the note I wrote: Hi, I am Larissa. Maybe I seem like a stranger to you, but I am on the same bus as you almost every day. I saw you the other day on the street, and I hope this money can help you. I wish you a pleasant week.I put a small amount of money in an envelope. _Th

63、e note read: Hi Larissa._答案第一部分 英语听力15 ABCAC610 CBBAB1115 BCBBA1620 ACCAC第二部分A篇【答案】21. C 22. D 23. BB篇【答案】24. A 25. D 26. B 27. AC篇【答案】28. D 29. A 30. D 31. CD篇【答案】32. A 33. C 34. C 35. A七选五【答案】36. G 37. E 38. B 39. F 40. C完形填空【答案】41. D 42. B 43. A 44. B 45. D 46. C 47. B 48. C 49. A 50. D 51. C 52.

64、 A 53. B 54. A 55. C第二节【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了中国艺术家郁蓉创作的中国元素图画书我是花木兰。56. 【解析】the。此处指关于花木兰的古老故事, 表示特指, 用定冠词, 故填the。57. 【解析】combining。考查非谓语动词。介词后应用动词-ing 形式, 故填combining。58. 【解析】to create。考查非谓语动词。此处需用动词不定式表示目的, 故填to create。59. 【解析】successful。and连接并列结构, 后面是形容词impressive(印象深刻的), 空格处需填successful, 一起修饰breakt

65、hrough。60. 【解析】whose。考查定语从句。花木兰是先行词, 在定语从句中作story的定语, 故填whose。61. 【解析】in。in place of是固定短语, 意为“替代”, 故填in。62. 【解析】her。动词后用代词的宾格, 故填her。63. 【解析】frequently。修饰动词adapted, 应用副词, 故填frequently。64. 【解析】was considered。which指代a film, 与consider之间为被动关系, 再结合时间状语“in 1998”可知用一般过去时的被动语态, 故填was considered。65. 【解析】visi

66、ts。several后应接可数名词复数, 故填visits。第四部分第一节When it comes to sports, I like basketball best. It is a ball game between two teams, each consisting of five players. It requires speed, strength, talent as well as skills.Basketball has been an important part in my life ever since I was introduced to it at the

67、age of 9. For one thing, it helps build up my body, enabling me to be energetic and dynamic all the time. For another, it has taught me to value teamwork over individual performance.Basketball fills my days with wonders and challenges.第二节I put a small amount of money in an envelope. And the next day

68、 when the elderly-man got on the bus I gave him the note and money in the small envelope. I didnt say much to him, but just smiled a little. And he smiled in return. The next day, when we got on the bus again, he handed me a note, also with a smile on his face.The note read: “Hi Larissa. Thank you v

69、ery much for your generosity. The money will be used to buy next months bus pass. Your note certainly provided a very pleasant, uplifting（鼓舞人心的） start to the week. I hope you continue to enjoy a good life. By John.” I will keep his note forever! We now smile and nod to each other on the bus every mo

70、rning. I didnt realize what happiness a small act of kindness could bring me. I think I lead a charmed life! （美好的生活）听力原文Text 1W: Did you go to the new shopping mall yesterday? It is beautifully decorated and many articles were at a discount, especially the daily necessities.M: No. I was busy with wo

71、rk, but my wife bought some clothes there.Text 2W: Look at you! Youve been playing video games for hours. Why not do your homework?M: OK. Ill do it right now. Actually I had done the laundry before you came back.Text 3M: The answer to the math problem is A, right?W: No, its B. The teacher explained

72、a similar one before, so I know the problem-solving ideas about it.M: OK. Whats the answer to the next problem?Text 4W: Valentines Day is coming. Barton and I plan to have a romantic dinner. How would you like to spend it?M: Oh, it has nothing to do with me. I really envy you. Maybe Ill stay with my

73、 dog at home on that day.Text 5W: Its 6:30 a.m. now. It seems that I have to change to a later flight.M: Oh, thats not necessary. It takes you twenty minutes to get to the airport by taxi. You can even arrive there half an hour early before the plane takes off.Text 6M: Its so cold that I dont want t

74、o go out. Can you go to the supermarket alone?W: But weve arranged to buy some necessities together yesterday.M: I have never thought that today would be so cold. Above all else I hate the cold, you know.W: All right. Then what will you do?M: Anything except going out. Maybe I can water the plants.W

75、: Ive done that. I think you can help with the housework.M: Well. Thats not a problem.W: Very good. Im off now.Text 7W: Jeff, why did you come here? Weve agreed to meet at the restaurant at 8:00 p.m., right?M: No. It is scheduled at 7:00 p.m. I knew you would be mistaken, so Im here to take you to d

76、inner.W: Sorry. I have my hands full now and forget the time.M: Thats OK. Actually its not fair to arrange so much work for you. Your boss is making life difficult for you.W: Im almost done with the work. There are some sports and literary magazines on the table. You can kill time by reading them wh

77、ile waiting for me. Besides, you can also watch movies on computer as long as you turn down the sound.M: OK. I just want to read the articles about table tennis.Text 8M: Cara, what do you think I should wear?W: I think you should dress a bit more formally. It shows that youre more serious about the

78、blind date(相亲). By the way, who arranges the date for you? Your mother?M: No. My aunt arranged it for us. The girl is the daughter of my aunts friend.W: I see. I advise you to play an active role in communicating with the girl and it wont embarrass her. Remember to consider her feelings and pay for

79、the date.M: OK, I will. Need I buy a new suit for the date?W: No, its unnecessary. Dont be nervous. Has your aunt told you the time and place of the date?M: Oh, I forgot to ask her about it.W: Youd better make a call and ask your aunt.M: The lunch break is over. Ill call her after work.Text 9W: Look

80、, who is here!M: Mai, fancy meeting you here. Its been almost four years since we last met in our class reunion.W: Yes. When did you get back?M: On National Day.W: Its been for four months. I heard you studied abroad in the United States. Have you got a job yet?M: Yes. I asked for a transfer to the

81、companys branch in China. I like to spend more time with my family.W: Thats great! We can meet regularly.M: Youre right. How are you doing? Didnt you dream of being a soldier?W: Just so-so. My parents hoped that I could enter a good university and got a job as a teacher.M: So, are you a teacher now?

82、W: Yes. Im teaching in a middle school.M: Thats not bad. How about having lunch together?W: Excellent!Text 10W: Sleep actually enhances your memory and it refreshes your learning ability. The first is memory and learning. You need to sleep after learning in order to keep those new memories. But what

83、 weve also learned is that you need sleep before learning as well. So you need to sleep on both sides. Thats why pulling the all-nighter before the exam is a very bad idea. The next is creativity. When you sleep, you actually see almost a three-fold(三倍的) increase in creative abilities. Keith Richard

84、s, from the Rolling Stones, actually used to go to sleep with a guitar and a tape recorder. And he described how one night he started the tape recorder and went to sleep. The next morning the tape had run all the way through, and then he rewound(倒带) it back and there is some ghostly sound, which bec

85、ame the opening chords of a song, the most famous Rolling Stones song. Then health and life expectancy. Sleep is a wonderful health magic drug. The two most feared diseases, which are Alzheimers disease and cancer, both have strong links to short sleep duration(持续期间) across the lifespan. We can also

86、 know from the science that sleep has a huge impact on longevity. Good sleep can not only extend our life span but also improve our quality of life. Finally, good for business. There is a global survey of the cost of sleep deprivation(匮乏) across nations, which shows that lacking sleep within the workplace costs most nations about two percent of their GDP. So sound sleep is sound business, thats exactly what the science teaches us.