B. Those who are interested in nutrition C. Those who want to lose weight D. Those who want to save money
B
In a nice cottage with a large garden in a small town of England, He was seen to water or fertilize his flowers all the time. The garden was obviously well-tended and the flowers were so gorgeous that every passer-by would stop for a look. It was like a baby that was taken good care of.
One day a young painter went by the old man’s garden. He stared at the splendid garden and the special cottage, completely lost in admiration at the beauty of these sights, picturing how happy he would be if he lived in such a beautiful place. Then, suddenly he found the gardener was blind. Shocked, the painter approached him, asking, “Why are you busy looking after these flowers every day but in fact you cannot see them?” The blind man smiled , “ I can tell you some reasons. First, I was a gardener when I was young. I saw the flowers every day and I really enjoy the job. Second, although I can’t see these flowers now, I can touch them. Third, I can smell the sweetness of them. As to the last one, that's you.” “Me? But you don’t know me.” responded the painter, puzzled still.
“Yeah, it’s true that I don’t know you. But I know flowers are like angels. I know many people who are enthusiastic about life would stop by and the beauty of my garden will get them into a good mood. Meanwhile, They also give me a chance to have a word with you here and to enjoy the happiness these flowers have brought us.” The old man’s words touched the painter.
He grew flowers and regarded them as a link of minds. Every flower had eyes with which they could see kindness of the old man's heart and the sweetness of his soul. He grew flowers in his heart. Just like Beethoven, who was deaf, but composed a sea of attractive tunes, the blind man created beauty for the world. 24. Why did many passers-by like to stop by the garden? A. Because they wanted to help the old man. B. Because they were attracted by the flowers.
C. Because they were curious about the stories. D. Because they were moved by the gardener.
25. What is the relationship between the painter and the gardener? A. Strangers. B. Neighbours. C. Friends. D. Relatives. 26. Which is TRUE according to the text?
A. The painter lost his way. B. The painter liked his job.
C. The old man was blind at birth. D. The old man was an optimistic person. 27. What is the best title of this text?
A. A Story of Blind Man B. A Disabled Man like Beethoven C. How to Take Care of Flowers D. Grow Flowers in the Heart
C
Is your school good for the environment?
Being green wasn't easy for Kermit the Frog(a famous cartoon character)—but it is for a growing number of schools around the country. A \
environmentally friendly building that uses less energy by depending on earth's natural resources for heat、light、and power. Green schools have clean air, a lot of natural light, and renewable power sources.
New studies show that green schools are not only good for the environment, but good for you too! Kids in classrooms with a lot of daylight scored 25 percent higher on reading and math tests than students who studied in rooms with less natural light. Students in schools with more natural light took three to four fewer sick days than students exposed to artificial classroom lighting. The further study found that those students had less dental decaybecause they were exposed to more of the vitamin （龋齿）D produced by the sun.
The Willow School in N.J. is a school that was built as a green building in 2002. Parts of the building are made wholly from recycled materials. To help trap heat, for
example, building workers filled the walls with material from old blue jeans instead of the traditional insulationmade of chemicals. Every classroom has skylights to （绝缘物）allow most sunlight, and solar panelsline the south end of the building. （太阳能电池板）It uses about 70 percent less energy than a non-green school. This helps the school cut down on high energy costs.
Kate Burke Walsh, head of the Willow School, says, “Sunlight has an
impact—you're happier .The clean、natural surroundings help both students and teachers handle stress and stay relaxed and focused…it's a very calming atmosphere.” 28. The question asked in the first paragraph is used to . A. show the writer's curiosity about your school B. care about the environment of your school C. expect readers to give a clear answer D. introduce the main topic of the passage
29. What is a green school like according to the passage? A. More trees are planted in the schoolyard. B. It makes full of natural resources. C. No energy is wasted everywhere. D. The buildings are painted green. 30. What's the main idea of Paragraph 3? A. A student at a green school gets better grades. B. A green school absorbs more sunlight.
C . How a green school is beneficial to the environment. D. How can students benefit from a green school. 31. What's the purpose of writing this passage? A. To change people attitudes on green schools. B. To introduce the advantages of green schools. C. To explain why green schools are popular. D. To persuade people to build green schools.
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D
People are interested in eating raw foods or whole foods partly because eating these types of food reduces the risk of acid accumulation（酸堆积）in our body.
Raw and whole foods are usually digested more efficiently than cooked and processed foods. When we cook foods, we destroy the natural enzymesthat are part （酶）of the food in its raw form. These enzymes were intended by nature to help us digest the food. When we consume food without these natural enzymes, our bodies either digest the food improperly or allow too many nutrients to be absorbed into the bloodstream. In both cases, the result is obesity. When too many nutrients are absorbed at once, the body grows fat.
Processed foods contain chemical elements, which might confuse the appetite system that tells us when we’ve had enough to eat; as a result, people often overeat. Processed foods also upset the digestive cycle. The body will either identify these foods as allergens （过敏原）and then store them safely away from the organs as fat, or the remains of undigested food will become acidic（酸的） and enter the bloodstream as acid waste, which will stick to the blood vessel wallsand block the passage of （血管壁）vital oxygen and nutrients heading for the body’s cells. The body’s metabolism（新陈代谢）becomes inactive, and the result is weight gain and obesity.
To stop this vicious circle in its tracks, people need to consume food and supplements that will balance the acid already accumulated in body. Eating the right types of raw and whole foods can help. It’s also important to restore our enzyme balance. We need to identify and avoid the foods that cause acid accumulation and consume the foods that increase enzyme production. If we truly want to change and help our body heal itself, we need to take an active approach.
32. We can learn from the 2nd paragraph that __________. A. it is essential for us to digest some fat B. cooked and processed foods are healthier C. foods with natural enzymes help us keep fit D. absorbing many nutrients is beneficial to our health
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