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The human body is naturally inclined( 傾向于 ) to work during the day and sleep at night. 11 Your body will be able to fully adjust to this new style of rest and work. However, according to the National Sleep Foundation, constant exhaustion( 疲倦 ) may be part of the lifestyle of working the night shift. In addition to exhaustion from working the night shift, sleep disturbances can occur, even when your body has the opportunity to get some shuteye during the day. 12 Instead of getting a full eight hours of sleep, which is what most people need, it’s typical for night shift workers to only take a long nap after their shift. Working night shifts can also cause social and relational problems. Because many social events happen during the evening, people who work the shift miss out on important relationshipbuilding opportunities. 13 When husbands or wives rarely see one another or rarely go to bed together, this will affect their munication and their marriage life. 14 Exhaustion, sleep problems, personal and relational issues and other health issues, over time, can lead to depression if not taken care of properly. 15 According to the National Sleep Foundation, you can avoid these problems by working with others during your shifts, taking naps during your shifts and setting up a support group with other employees to discuss the problems you’re facing. A. Working night shifts can help us a lot. B. So working the night shift will take an adjustment. C. Doctor and nurses often work night shifts to care for their patients. D. In the long run, this can be harmful to relationships, especially marriage. E. What’s worse, depression is likely to occur with all of these factors. F. Of course, you can do something to reduce the side effects of working night shifts. G. Many people have trouble getting to sleep and staying asleep during daytime hours. II. 完形填空 (每小題 1分 , 共 20分 ) 閱讀下面短文 , 從短文后各題所給的四個選項( A、 B、 C 和 D)中 , 選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項 , 并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。 太原五中 2020— 2017 學年度第 二 學期階段性 檢測 高 一 英 語 命題 、校對 :智虎威 劉克靜 杜麗雯 南睿 ( ) I. 閱讀理解 (共兩節(jié);滿分 30分 ) 第一節(jié) 閱讀下列短文 , 從每題所給的 A、 B、 C、 D四個選項中選出最佳選項 (共 10小題;每小題 2分 , 滿分 20分 ) A If you are looking for something fun and educational to do in Maryland, why not visit the Maryland Science Center? It is located at 601 Light Street, Baltimore, MD21230. The ticket prices vary depending on ages, groups and the exhibits you choose. Introduction The Maryland Science Center is basically a museum, but it gives everyone a chance to learn through experience and play, rather than just glance at an exhibit. Activities You can learn about various topics, including outer space, the human body, dinosaurs, electricity, marine (海洋的 ) biology, energy, and much more. You can also take part in the interactive activities, such as racing bubbles, digging for dinosaur fossils, using puzzle pieces to construct cars, and so much more. The Davis Plaarium (天文館 ) At the Davis Plaarium, you can lie back in a chair and look at the stars while still inside the Science Center. The stars will appear on the ceiling of the theatre as you watch them. There are different shows to catch at the Davis Plaarium. You can learn about the galaxy and astronomy during the Dark Matters show and learn about the stars and plas during the Sky Live show. The One World One Sky show allows children to explore the stars. The Live from the Sun show will teach you all about the hot sun. The Kids Room For children, they can’t miss the Kids Room. They will be able to play in a water area, construct dams and water towers, push buttons, ring doorbells, build with blocks and Leg