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| 阅读理解。 |
Running, as most of you already know, is a sport that all sorts of people love. Running a marathon is also
something that many long-distance runners have as a goal. Now if you decide you want to train for a marathon,
how do you go about getting yourself into excellent shape for the race of your life?
Most marathon training schedules last around 20 weeks and are designed for runners who can run 4-5 days
per week. The secret of a successful training schedule lies in avoiding injury that can happen through pushing
yourself too fast or too hard. So, the idea is to increase your mileage gradually from, let"s say,20 miles per week
up to runs of 50 miles per week at some point before the actual marathon. Alternate (交替) hard days with easy
days: an easy day could be a day off altogether or something else like a three-mile run which, although it might
not seem to be really worth the effort to some of you, actually is a joy to do.
Be careful how you warm up and slow down, because these are the times when injuries could happen. When
you set off for a run, take the first mile slowly and when you break into a sweat, stop and do some stretching
exercises for a couple of minutes. Always take the last mile slowly too-if you stop suddenly after a hard run,
then those of you who might have heart attacks are putting yourselves at greater risk at the point. One word of
warning: don"t start a training schedule without some guidance from a properly qualified trainer. He or she will
be able to tell you what you"re doing right or wrong! Remember that under normal circumstances, health
benefits from regular running are an increased sense of energy and well being, together with fitness. |
| 1. In the second paragraph, the writer says that _____. |
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A. it"s not worth doing a three-mile run
B. there should be some easy days rather than hard days
C. the training period should last for three weeks
D. a short run can be a pleasant experience |
| 2. The most dangerous times are when you are _____. |
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A. starting and stopping
B. building up speed
C. running hard
D. sweating a lot |
| 3. This article might be written for _____. |
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A. people interested in taking up running
B. young athletes
C. people already involved in running
D. athletics trainers |
| 4. If you run on a regular basis, you will _____. |
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A. avoid having heart attacks
B. be able to win a marathon
C. feel better and more energetic
D. become a faster runner |
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In the past industries had more freedom than they have now, and they did not need to be as careful as
they must today. They did not need to worry a lot about the safety of the new products that they developed.
They did not have to pay much attention to the health and safety of the people who worked for them. Often
new products were dangerous for the people who used them; often conditions in the work place had very
bad effects on the health of the workers.
Of course sometimes there were real disasters which attracted the attention of governments and which
showed need for changes. Also scientists who were doing research into the health of workers sometimes
produced information which governments could not ignore. At such times, there were inquiries into the
causes of the disaster or the problems. New safety rules were often introduced as a result of these inquiries;
however,the new rules came too late to protect the people who had died or become seriously ill.
Today many governments have special departments which protect customers and workers. In the U.S.,
for example, there is a department which tests new airplanes and gives warnings about possible problems.
It also makes the rules that aircraft producers must follow. Another department controls the foods and drugs
that companies sell. A third department looks at the places where people work, and then reports any
companies that are breaking laws which protect the health and safety of workers. |
| 1. According to Paragraph 1, compared with today, industries in the past _____. |
| [ ] |
A. were controlled less strictly
B. were worse off
C. affected more people"s health
D. put out more unhealthy products. |
| 2. It is implied in Paragraph 2 that years ago governments _____. |
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A. paid much attention to the results of scientific discoveries
B. seldom introduced safety laws before disasters occurred
C. hardly ever looked into the causes of tragedies
D. imposed safety rules as soon as disasters occurred |
| 3. The main topic of the passage is _____. |
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A. industries in the past and at present
B. changes in the development of industries
C. the protection of industrial workers and customers
D. the freedom of industries |
| 4. The purpose of this passage is to _____. |
| [ ] |
A. inform
B. criticize
C. entertain
D. persuade |
| 阅读理解。 |
The gray-haired lady can"t wait to leave the building to search for her dad. Unless watched, she will walk
in the streets in an effort to find her father, who died 30 years ago.
Not all cases of Alzheimer"s disease look like this, but Alzheimer"s is a serious disease that is said to be the
fourth or fifth leading cause of death for people over age 75.
It is said that about three percent of the U.S. population over age 65 have Alzheimer"s. In the early stages,
people may exhibit short term memory loss. Some may experience changes in personality, easy to be angry.
As the disease progresses, patients might lose the ability to move and may be unable to speak or move at all.
This progressive disease generally lasts 8 to 10 years before death occurs.
While no one is certain what causes these changes in the brain"s nerve fibers, their effect is certain.
Alzheimer"s destroys not only the patients, but also spouses (配偶), friends and families.
What should you do if you notice progressive memory loss in yourself or a loved one? Have the person
examined by a doctor who is a specialist in the treatment of Alzheimer"s disease.
Though many reasons other than Alzheimer"s disease may cause memory loss, its early diagnosis (诊断)
and treatment may delay some of the most serious effects.
What feeling will you likely experience should a loved one suffer from Alzheimer"s disease? A person will
often go through the various stages of sadness, shock, anger, and so on. If the spouse develops the disease,
you may experience hurt and disappointment when he or she doesn"t remember you are married.
Life for the Alzheimer"s patients and their loved ones will never be the same as the disease progresses,
bringing a deep sorrow, loss and even anger towards God. No matter what feelings are present, facing them
honestly will serve one better than burying them. |
| 1. What can be inferred from the passage about the gray-haired lady? |
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A. She has been living with her father.
B. She was sad about the death of her father.
C. She can"t search for her father without being watched.
D. She suffers from Alzheimer"s disease. |
| 2. When people suffer from Alzheimer"s disease, _____. |
| [ ] |
A. their families and friends will suffer from the same disease
B. their families and friends will experience mental sufferings
C. they will certainly die in 8 to 10 years
D. they will forget everybody but their spouses |
| 3. Memory loss occurs _____. |
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A. from Alzheimer"s disease and nothing else
B. from sadness,shock,anger, and so on
C. for a number of reasons
D. with changes in personality |
| 4. From the passage we know that _____. |
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A. early treatment may stop Alzheimer"s disease occurring
B. it is still unknown what causes the changes in the brain"s nerve fibers
C. nerve fibers in the brain will cause Alzheimer"s disease
D. when one suffers from Alzheimer"s disease, he will be buried |
| 阅读理解。 |
"Just five more minutes." "I"m tired!" "I can"t get up." If you have ever had trouble getting up in the
morning, you are not alone. Many kids in the United States do not get enough sleep.
Your body needs sleep-and lots of it! "Evidence (证据) shows that elementary-age children need at
least nine hours of sleep per night," said sleep expert Dr. Carl Hunt.
Kids who do not sleep enough cannot do their best, experts say. A tired kid may be moody and act
badly. Being tired can also cause kids to forget things, have trouble learning, and have trouble playing
sports.
Not sleeping enough can also affect kids" safety. Experts say children who are tired are more likely
to suffer injuries.
Lots of kids lose sleep because they are busy. Many take part in after-school activities. Then they
go home, eat dinner, and do homework. Afterward, many kids watch TV, play video games, and surf
the Internet. That leaves less time for sleep.
Sometimes you may not be able to go to bed early. But, if you get a choice whether to stay up late,
think twice. A good night"s sleep can help you feel your best! |
| 1. What is the best title for this story? |
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A. Kids Need More Sleep
B. Turn off the TV
C. Children Dream
D. Kids Have Busy Lives |
| 2. According to the story, what is the main reason many kids do not get enough sleep? |
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A. They are afraid of the dark.
B. They are busy all day.
C. They get up early to do their homework.
D. They stay up late reading. |
| 3. How could a good night"s sleep help you feel your best? |
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A. You may be less moody.
B. You may have an easier time learning.
C. You may be less likely to get injured.
D. All of the above. |
| 阅读理解。 |
"Old wives tales" are beliefs lasting for many generations. For example, most of us remember our parents"
telling us to eat more of certain foods or not to do certain things. Is there any truth in these teachings? Some
of them agree with present medical thinking, but others have not passed the test of time.
Did your mother ever tell you to eat your carrots because they are good for your eyes? Scientists now
report that eating carrots can help prevent a serious eye disease called macular degeneration. Eating just one
carrot a day can reduce the possibility of getting this disease by 40%. Garlic is good for you, too. It can kill the
type of virus that causes colds.
Unfortunately, not all of Mom" s advice passed the test of medical studies. For example, generations of
children have been told not to go swimming within an hour after eating. But research suggests that there is no
danger in doing so. Do sweets cause tooth problems? Well, yes. However, sticky sweets made with grains tend
to cause more problems than sweets made with simple sugars.
Even though science can tell us that some of our traditional beliefs don"t hold water, there is still a lot of
truth in the old wives" tales. After all, much of this knowledge has been accumulated from thousands of years
of experience in family health care. We should respect this body of knowledge even as we search for clear
scientific support to prove it true or false. |
| 1. Which of the following is TRUE according to the test? |
| [ ] |
A. Eating garlic is good for our eyes.
B. Sticky sweets are damaging our teeth.
C. Swimming after a meal is dangerous.
D. Carrots prevent people from catching colds. |
| 2. The phrase "hold water" in the last paragraph most probably means "_____". |
| [ ] |
A. to be believable
B. to be valuable
C. to be admirable
D. to be suitable |
| 3. What is the author"s attitude toward "old wives tales" in the text? |
| [ ] |
A. Subjective
B. Objective
C. Dissatisfied
D. Curious |
| 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 |
Recently some American scientists have given a useful piece of advice to people in industrialized nations,
They say people should eat more of the same kind of food eaten by humans living more than 10,000 years ago.
1_____
The scientists say that the human life has changed greatly. Our bodies have not been able to deal with these
changes in lifestyle and this had led to new kinds of sicknesses. 2_____ So they are called "disease of
civilization". Many cancers and disease of blood system are examples of such diseases.
Scientists noted that people in both the Old Stone Age and the New Stone Age enjoyed very little alcohol or
tobacco, probably none. 3_____ However, a change in food is one of the main differences between life in
ancient times and that of today.
Stone Age people hunted wild animals for their meat, which had much less fat than domestic ones. They
ate a lot of fresh wild vegetables and fruits. They did not have milk or any other dairy products, and they made
very little use of grains. 4_____ We eat six times more salt than our ancestors (祖先). We eat more sugar. We
eat twice as much fat but only one third as much protein and much less vitamin C.
5_____ But scientists say that we would be much healthier if we eat much the same way as our ancestors
did, cutting the amount of fatty, salty and sweet food. |
A. These new sicknesses were not known in ancient times.
B. People today probably do not want to live the way people thousands of years ago did.
C. Ancient people also lived in large groups.
D. But today, we eat a lot of these.
E. Ancient people also got a great deal of physical exercise.
F. In that case, they would live much healthier.
G. People today probably live the same life as people thousands of years ago did. |
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