We are all prisoners of something. Perhaps we’re restrained by our fears of venturing into the unknown, perhaps we’re hesitant to extend our lives because of what others might think or maybe we’re prisoners of our own inertia. 根据以上文字回答问题。How can we understand “We are all prisoners of something”?
A. We are restrained by our fears
B. We are hesitant to extend our lives because of others’ opinions
C. We are prisoners of our own inertia
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But there is the possibility of overriding the mind and body’s desire for sleep. By simply telling themselves they’ve slept well, studies show that people can temporarily trick their brains. Of course, continually getting too few hours of shut-eye will eventually cause problems, but telling yourself you got more sleep and that you feel refreshed leads to better performance in the morning.The sleeping subway riders were also onto something. Even after a terrible night’s sleep, a 10-minute nap can significantly increase short-term alertness and improve problem-solving skills.根据以上文字回答问题Which one is NOT the way to overcome the desire for sleep?以下哪一个不是克服睡意的方式?
A. Self-suggestion
B. A short nap
C. Eating
D. Telling yourself that you are not sleepy
He didn't go to the party not ______ the time but ______ he was ill.
A. because of, because
B. because, because
C. because, because of
D. because of, because of
I stood by the door, not _____ (dare/敢于) to say a word.
A. to dare
B. dare
C. daring
D. dared
According to the text Being a Star is Not That Easy, the desire to be famous is connected to ____.
A. youth
B. beauty
C. joy
D. unhappiness