1、D. showed all-night movies23. How did the author finally get this TV set working again?A. By shaking and hitting itB. By turning it on and offC. By switching channels D. By having it repaired24. How does the author sound when telling the story?A. CuriousB. AnxiousC. CautiousD. Humorous【答案】21. C 22.
2、A23. D 24. D 22.A 词义推测题。根据后一句,幸运的是,我不用整晚上看电影了,否则我不能睡觉了,故选A。23.D 细节理解题。根据文章最后一段,可知作者修电视机花了62美元,故选D。24.D推理判断题。根据开头说:没有电视节目就可以睡觉,中间还说晃动电视来锻炼肌肉,可知作者语调幽默。故选D。考点:故事类短文阅读BYour house may have an effect on your figure. experts say the way you design your home could play a role in whether you pack on the poun
3、ds or keep them off. you can make your environment work for you instead of against you. Here are some ways to turn your home into part of your diet plan.Open the curtains and turn up the lights. dark environments are more likely to encourage overeating, for people are often less self-conscious(难为情)
4、when theyre in poorly lit places and so more likely to eat lots of food. If your home doesnt have enough window light, get more lamps and flood the place with brightness.Mind the colors. Research suggests warm colors fuel our appetites. In one study, people who ate meals in a blue room consumed 33 p
5、ercent less than those in a yellow or red room. Warm colors like yellow make food appear more appetizing, while cold colors make us less hungry. So when its time to repaint, go blue.Dont forget the clock or the radio. People who eat slowly tend to consume about 70 fewer calories(卡路里) per meal than t
6、hose who rush through their meals. Begin keeping track of the time, and try to make dinner last at 30 minutes. And while youre at it, actually sit down to eat. If you need some help slowing down, turning on relaxing music. It makes you less likely to rush through a meal.Downsize the dishes. Big serv
7、ing bowls and plants can easily makes us fat. We eat about 22 percent more when using a 12-inch plate instead of a 10-inch plate. When we choose a large spoon over a smaller one, total intake(摄入) jumps by 14 percent. And well pour about 30 percent more liquid into a short, wide glass than a tall, sk
8、inny glass.25. The text is especially helpful for those who care about _.A. their home comfortsB. their body shapeC. house buyingD. healthy diets26. A home environment in blue can help people _.A. digest food betterB. reduce food intakeC. burn more caloriesD. regain their appetites27. What are peopl
9、e advised to do at mealtimes?A. Eat quickly.B. Play fast musicC. Use smaller spoonsD. Turn down the lights28.What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Is Your House Making You Fat?B. Ways of Serving DinnerC. Effects of Self-ConsciousnessD. Is Your Home Environment Relaxing?25. B26. B27. C28. A 26
10、.B 细节理解题。根据第三段第二句话in one study,.可知在蓝色的房间内人吃的相对较少。27.C 推理判断题。最后一段介绍,要想少吃,要用小碗小勺,前面介绍说到,吃得快,房间暗会增加饮食,放舒缓的音乐有助于减少饮食的速度和进食量。故选C。28.A主旨大意题。根据开头的后文可知,本文就房间的布置给那些想减肥的人士提了一些建议。所以选A可以更好地概括全文。科普类短文阅读CMore students than ever before are taking a gap year(间隔年) before going to university. It used to be the “year
11、off” between school and university. The gap-year phenomenon originated(起源) with the months left over to Oxbridge applicants between entrance exams in November and the start of the next academic year.This year, 25,310 students who have accepted places in higher education institutions have put off the
12、ir entry until next year, according to statistics on university entrance provided by the University and College Admissions Service (UCAS).That is a record 14.7% increase in the number of students taking a gap year. Tony Higgins from UCAS said that the statistics are good news for everyone in higher
13、education. “Students who take a well-planned year out are more likely to be satisfied with, and complete, their chosen course. Students who take a gap year are often more mature and responsible,” he said.But not everyone is happy. Owain James, the president of the National Union of Students (NUS), a
14、rgued that the increase is evidence of student hardship young people are being forced into earning money before finishing their education. “New students are now aware that they are likely to leave university up to15,000 in debt. It is not surprising that more and more students are taking a gap year
15、to earn money to support their study for the degree. NUS statistics show that over 40% of students are forced to work during term time and the figure increases to 90% during vacating periods,” he said.29. What do we learn about the gap year from the text?A. It is flexible in length.B. It is a time f
16、or relaxationC. It is increasingly popularD. It is required by universities30. According to Tony Higgins. students taking a gap year _.A. are better prepared for college studiesB. know a lot more about their future jobC. are more likely to leave university in debtD. have a better chance to enter top
17、 universities31. How does Owain James feel about the gap-year phenomenon?A. Hes puzzledB. Hes worriedC. Hes surprisedD. Hes annoyed32.What would most students do on their vacation according to NUS statistics?A. Attend additional courses.B. Make plans for the new termC. Earn money for their education
18、D. Prepare for their graduate studies29. C30. A31. B32. C 30.A 细节理解题。由人名定位到短文第三段。第三段在说它的优点,有间隔年之后再去上大学,会让人更成熟有责任感,对大学的学习有帮助。故选A。社会社会类短文阅读DChoose Your One-Day-Tours!Tour A - Bath &Stonehenge: including entrance fees to the ancient Roman bathrooms and Stonehenge -37 until 26 March and 39 thereafter.Vi
19、sit the city with over 2,000 years of history and Bath Abbey, the Royal Crescent and the Costume Museum, Stonehenge is one of the worlds most famous prehistoric monuments dating back over 5,000 years.Tour B - Oxford & Startford including entrance fees to the University St Marys Church Tower and Anne
20、 Hathaways -32 until 12 March and 36 thereafterOxford: Includes a guided tour of Englands oldest university city and colleges. Look over the city of dreaming spires(尖顶)from St Marys Church Tower. Stratford: Includes a guided tour exploring much of the Shakespeare wonder.Tour C - Windsor Castle &Hamp
21、ton Court including entrance fees to Hampton Court Palace -34 until 11 March and 37 thereafter.Includes a guided tour of Windsor and Hampton Court, Henry VILLs favorite palace. Free time to visit Windsor Castle(entrance fees not included).With 500 years of history, Hampton Court was once the home of
22、 four Kings and one Queen. Now this former royal palace is open to the public as a major tourist attraction. Visit the palace and its various historic gardens, which include the famous maze(迷宫)where it is easy to get lost!Tour D -Cambridge including entrance fees to the Tower of Saint Mary the Great
23、 -33 until 18 March and 37 thereafter.Includes a guided tour of Cambridge, the famous university town, and the gardens of the 18th century.33. Which tour will you choose if you want to see Englands oldest university city?A. Tour AB. Tour BC. Tour CD. Tour D34. Which of the following tours charges th
24、e lowest fee on 17 March?A. Windsor Castle & Hampton CourtB. Oxford & StratfordC. Bath & StonehengeD. Cambridge35. Why is Hampton Court a major tourist attraction?A. It used to be the home of royal familiesB. It used to be a well-known mazeC. It is the oldest palace in BritainD. It is a world-famous
25、 castle33. B34. D35. A 34.D细节理解题。根据每一部分的价格介绍:Tour A到3月17日为37,Tour B为36,Tour C为37,Tour D为33,故选D。35.A细节理解题。根据Hampton was once the home of four Kings and one Queen判断答案为A。广告类短文阅读。第二节 (共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分) 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。Training for a marathon requires careful preparation and steady, gradual increases in the length of the runs. 36 , buy the best-fitting running shoes you can find. No one can say which brand will work best for you or feel best on your feet, so you have to rely on your experience and on the feel of each pair as you shop. When you have fo
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