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Like many children, Heather studied hard, did her homework and played sports after school. During her elementary school years, she was thin, but things changed as she grew up. "My bad eating habits began during my kid years," says Healther Daivs. "In middle school, I played sports, but with a diet of hamburgers and soda for lunch...big family dinners...I became overweight." During her senior year in high school, Heather Davis, who is 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighed 200 pounds. "We had a meat- and-potatoes family. We had dessert every night and I was a member of the "clean your plate club". I tried my best to stop gaining weight, but it seemed impossible." remembers Healther Daivs. "It caught up with me." By the time she was 21 and attended college, Heather Davis" weight had increased to 250 pounds. Heather Davis says it was caused by emotional eating, a junk-food diet and lack (缺少) of exercise. The realization that failed diet led to the physical (身体的) cost of obesity (肥胖) made her decide to lose weight by taking exercise. She did gym exercise for two weeks and began changing her diet by cutting out potato chips, ice cream and pizza. Within the first two weeks, she had lost 18 pounds. Heather Davis remained determined, and over the next 12 months, with the support of her family and regular training with a gym trainer, she lost 110 pounds. "My days of treating my body badly are over," say Heather Davis. "I focus on things I enjoy such as European trins, language classes and beach vacations." She says even though she"s lost 110 pounds, she"s still the same person-outgoing, and more importantly-happy. She"s also become a good example for those who also want to lose weight. "If I can do it, anybody can do it," says Heather Davis. |
1. When did Heather Davis become over weight? |
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A. During her elementary school days. B. when she was 22 years old. C. When she was a teenager. D. During her college years. |
2. The underlined sentence "It caught up with me." in Paragraph 2 means _____. |
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A. it troubled me a lot B. it happened though I tried to prevent it C. it kept up with me D. it had a bad effect on my daily life |
3. During Heather Davis" college life, all the following led to her obesity EXCEPI that _____. |
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A. she lived in a meat-and-potatoes family B. she ate more when she was stressed C. she used to have a junk-food diet D. she seldom took part in sports |
4. Which of the following can be the best title for this passage? |
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A. Dropping 110 pounds changed a woman"s life B. How to lose weight C. Stay away from unhealthy diets D. Heather Davis-an outgoing woman. |
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In many countries today, laws protect wildlife. In India the need for such protection was realized centuries ago. About 300 BC, an Indian writer described forests that were somewhat like national parks today. The killing of game animals was carefully governed. Some animals were fully protected. Within the forest, nobody was allowed to cut trees, burn woods, or trap animals for their furs. Animals that became dangerous to human visitors were trapped or killed outside the park so that other animals would not become uneasy. The need for wildlife protection is greater now than ever before. About a thousand sorts of animals are in danger of extinction, and the speed at which they are being destroyed has been putting on. With mammals, for example, the speed of extinction is now about one sort every year; from AD l to 1800, the speed was about one sort every fifty years. Everywhere, men are trying to solve the problem of saving wildlife while caring for the world"s growing population. |
1. This report says that the need for protecting wildlife _____. |
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A. was understood centuries before this time B. was described by an Indian writer about 300 years ago C. is met in many countries today D. is carried out in forests as well as in national parks |
2. The report says that in Indian forests of long ago _____. |
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A. hunters were given permits to hunt game B. only dangerous animals were to be killed C. the killing of game animals was controlled D. no killing of animals was allowed |
3. According to the report, men trying to save wildlife are thinking about _____ as well. |
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A. the animals in national parks B. stricter laws against hunting C. the trees in the forests D. the needs of people |
4. From the report we can learn _____. |
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A. the growth of the world"s population has meant greater danger to wildlife B. about a thousand sorts of mammals are in danger of extinction C. the speed of extinction of" mammals is lower now than it was from AD l to 1800 D. hunters who kill endangered sorts of animals are seriously punished by law |
5. The word "extinction" in this report most properly means _____. |
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A. falling down B. dying out C. growing up D. going away |
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How could we possibly think that keeping animals in cages in unnatural environments-mostly for entertainment purposes-is fair and respectful? Zoo officials say they are concerned about animals. However, most zoos remain "collection" of interesting "things" rather than protective habitats (栖息地). Zoos teach people that it is acceptable to keep animals bored, lonely, and far from their natural homes. Zoos claim to educate people and save endangered species, but visitors leave zoos without having leamed anything meaningful about the animals" natural behavior, intelligence, or beauty. Zoos keep animals in small spaces or cages, and most signs only mention the species" name, diet, and natural range. The animals" normal behavior is seldom noticed because zoos don"t usually take care of the animals" natural needs. The animals are kept together in small spaces, with no privacy and little opportunity for mental and physical exercise. This results in unusual and self-destructive behavior called zoochosis. A world-wide study of zoos found that zoochosis is common among animals kept in small spaces or cages. Another study showed that elephants spend 22 percent of their time making repeated head movements or biting cage bars, and bears spend 30 percent of their time walking back and forth, a sign of unhappiness and pain. Furthermore, most animals in zoos are not endangered. Captive breeding (圈养繁殖) of endangered big cats, Asian elephants, and other species has not resulted in their being sent back to the wild. Zoos talk a lot about their captive breeding programs because they do not want people to worry about a species (物种) dying out. In fact, baby animals also attract a lot of paying customers. Haven"t we seen enough competitions to name baby animals? Actually, we will save endangered species only if we save their habitats and put an end to the reasons people kill them. Instead of supporting zoos, we should support groups that work to protect animals" natural habitats. |
1. How would the author describe the animals" life in zoos? |
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A. Dangerous. B. Unhappy. C. Natural. D. Simple. |
2. In the state of zoochosis, animals ____ according to the passage. |
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A. remain in cages B. behave strangely C. often attack other animals D. enjoy walking around |
3. What does the author try to argue in the passage? |
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A. Zoos are not worth the public support. B. Zoos fail in their attempt to save animals. C. Zoos should treat animals as human beings. D. Zoos use animals as a means of entertainment. |
4. The author tries to persuade readers to accept his argument mainly by ____. |
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A. pointing out the faults in what zoos do B. giving examples of animals in the wild C. questioning the way animals live D. discussing the advantages of natural habitats |
5. Although he is against zoos, the author would still admit that ____. |
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A. zoos have to keep animals in small cages B. most animals in zoos are endangered species C. some endangered animals are reproduced in zoos D. it"s acceptable to keep animals away from their habitats |
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Enough sleep is important to health. The amount of sleep needed depends on the age of the person and the conditions in which sleep takes place. The young may need more sleep than the old, but usually eight hours are enough for the health of grown-ups. Some can do with less than this amount,but others may need more. Every person knows his own need. It is then a matter of good judgement to satisfy his need. Sleep should always be enough to make one bring back his strength and get ready for a day"s work. Fresh air is necessary to sound sleep. It is not without reason for some people to think that it is practicable to sleep in the open air. When one can keep himself warm, out-of-door sleeping probably gives the body the most complete relaxation (松弛). Ability (能力) to sleep is large lay habit. The conditions re- ferred to only lead to sleep. Out-of-door exercises, a good habit of regular hours and the avoidance (避免) of late eating and worry, which are largely within the control of any person, are all helpful to sound sleep. A bath at bedtime, neither hot nor cool but of body temperature, may be helpful to sleep. Sleep-producing drug (药) should never be taken except when suggested by a doctor. |
1. How many hours are usually enough for the health of a pupil? |
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A. less than eight hours. B. No more than eight hours. C. Eight hours or so. D. No less than eight hours. |
2. What does "sound sleep" mean? |
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A. Long sleep. B. Fast sleep. C. Complete sleep. D. Sleep without any sound. |
3. Which of the following is helpful to good sleep? |
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A. Keeping good habits. B. Staying up late at night. C. Eating something at bedtime. D. Forming the habit of taking sleep-producing drug. |
4. The amount of sleep a person needs has something to do with _____. |
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A. his age B. his height C. his weigh D. his character |
5. Before going to bed, you"d better not _____. |
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A. take a bath B. do any housework C. think a lot D. go out for relaxation |
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Every day, in all kinds of weather, many thousands of men and women jog. Why has jogging-running slowly for long distances become so popular? Most joggers begin because they hear it is a very good exercise. Jogging makes the heart stronger and helps people lose weight. It can also help them feel better about themselves. Donald Robbins, who is forty-two years old and works in an office, began jogging a few years ago because he felt he was too fat. At first he could only run about 100 yards. It took him three months to be able to run a mile. But two years later, he ran in a marathon race over twenty-six miles. Many joggers, like Donald Robbins, feel that if they can succeed at jogging, they can succeed at other things also, and quite often this feeling helps them at their jobs. Should you jog too? If you do, be sure to ask your doctor for advice. Jogging may be too much exercise for you. Does jogging cost much? No, it costs almost nothing. But it is very important to have a good pair of shoes that are made especially for jogging. They protect your feet and legs from the shock of running on hard surface. How fast should you go? Jog with a friend and talk to each other as you run. If you have difficulty in talking, you"re going too fast. How far should you jog? Remember not to go too far too soon. In fact, you should walk, not run, the first few times. Then do some short jogs, but no more than what you can do comfortably. After that, increase your distance a quarter or half mile every two weeks or so. Maybe in a few years, you can run in a marathon too, as thousands of people do. |
1. The article is mainly about _____. |
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A. jogging as a sport B. jogging as an exercise C. jogging in a safe way D. jogging as a way to marathon |
2. Which of the following statements is true? |
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A. Jogging should be done in the early morning. B. Many people think that jogging is a set of one"s willpower (意志力) C. Jogging is time-consuming. D. You should not talk while jogging. |
3. Which piece of advice is not mentioned in the article? |
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A. Have a good pair of shoes. B. Have a sports suit. C. Remember not to go too far too soon at the beginning. D. Ask your doctor for advice. |
4. Why is jogging so popular according to the passage? |
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A. It doesn"t cost much. B. One can start jogging at any time and in any place. C. It is a very good exercise. D. One can talk with one"s friend while jogging. |
5. The author doesn"t think that everybody is fit for jogging. Which paragraph deals with it? |
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A. Para. 1. B. Para. 2. C. Para. 3. D. Para. 4. |
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Paragraph 1 Scientists have learned a lot about the kinds of food people need. They say that there are several kinds of food that people should eat every day. They are: (1) green and yellow vegetables of all kinds; (2) citrus (柑橘) fruits and tomatoes; (3) potatoes and other fruits and vegetables; (4) meat of all kinds,fish and eggs; (5) milk and food made from milk; (6) bread or cereal (谷类), rice is also in this kind of food; (7) butter, or something like butter. Paragraph 2 People in different countries and different places of the world eat different kinds of things. Foods are cooked and eaten in many different kinds of ways. People in different countries eat at different times of the day. In some places people eat once or twice a day; in other countries people eat three or four times a day. Scientists say that none of the differences is really important. It doesn"t matter whether foods are eaten raw (生的) or cooked, canned or frozen. It doesn"t matter if a person eats dinner at four o"clock in the afternoon or at 11 o"clock at night. The important thing is what you eat every day. Paragraph 3 There are two problems, then, in feeding the large number of people on the earth. The first is to find some ways to feed the world"s population so that no one is hungry. The second is to make sure that people everywhere have the right kinds of food to make them grow to be strong and healthy. |
1. According to the scientists, which of the following groups of food is the healthiest for your lunch? |
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A. chicken, apples, cereal, cabbages B. potatoes, carrots, rice, bread C. oranges, bananas, fish, tomatoes D. beef, pork, fish, milk |
2. It is important for people to _____. |
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A. eat three times a day B. have dinner at twelve o"clock C. eat cooked food all the day D. eat something from each of the seven kinds of food every day |
3. People in different countries and different places of the world _____. |
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A. have the right kinds of food to cat B. cook their food in the same way C. have their meals at the same time D. eat food in different ways |
4. Which of the following is not true? |
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A. People in some places don"t have enough to eat. B. There are too many people in the world. C. One of the problems is that no one is hungry. D. The scientists are trying to make people grow to be strong and healthy. |
5. If there is Paragraph 4,what do you think is going to be talked about? |
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A. When people eat their lunch. B. What to do with the two problems. C. How to cook food in different ways. D. Why people eat different kinds of food. |
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