Humans have a very varied diet. We often eat food because we like it and not because it is good for us. In countries such as France and Britain, people eat foods with too much sugar. This makes them overweight, which is bad for their health. Eating too much red meat and animal products, such as butter, can also be bad for the health. Choosing the right food, therefore, has become an area of study in modern life.
24. We can infer from the text that humans and animals _________. A. depend on one sense in choosing food B. are not satisfied with their food
C. eat entirely different food D. choose food in similar ways
25. Which of the following eats only one type of food?
A. The small bird. B. The white butterfly. C. The bear. D. The fox. 26. Certain animals change their choice of food when ___________. A. they move to different places B. the food color changes
C. the season changes D. they are attracted by different smells 27. We can learn from the last paragraph that __________. A. some people care little about healthy diet B. French and British food is good
C. some people have few choices of food D. food is chosen for a good reason
C
Our “Mommy and Me” time began two years ago. My next-door neighbor and fellow mother, Christie, and I were out in our front yards, watching seven children of age 6 and under ride their bikes up and down. “I wish I could take one of my children out alone,” said Christie.
Then we worked out a plan: When Christie takes one of her children out, I’ll watch her other three. And when she watches two of mine, I’ll take someone out.
The children were extremely quick to accept the idea of “Mommy and Me” time. Christie’s daughter, McKenzie, went first. When she returned, the other children showered her with tons of questions. McKenzie was smiling broadly. Christie looked refreshed and happy. “She’s like a different child when there’s no one else around,” Christie shared with me quickly. With her mother all to herself, McKenzie didn’t have to make an effort to gain attention.
Just as Christie had noticed changes in McKenzie, I also discovered something different in
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each of my children during our alone times. For example, I am always surprised when my daughter, who is seldom close to me, holds my hand frequently. My stuttering (口吃的) son, Tom, doesn’t stutter once during our activities since he doesn’t have to struggle for a chance to speak. And the other son, Sam, who’s always a follower when around other children shines as a leader during our times together.
The “Mommy and Me” time allows us to be simply alone and away with each child —talking, sharing, and laughing, which has been the biggest gain. Every child deserves to be an only child at least once in a while. 28. What is the text mainly about?
A. The experience of the only child being with mother. B. The basic needs of children. C. The happy life of two families.
D. The advantage of spending time with one child at a time.
29. Right after McKenzie came back, the other children were _______. A. happy B. friendly C. regretful D. curious 30. What is one of the changes the author finds in her children? A. The daughter acts like a leader. B. Sam holds her hand more often. C. Tom has less difficulty in speaking. D. The boys become better followers.
31. The author seems to believe that ___________. A. every child needs parents’ full attention B. it’s tiring to look after three children C. having brothers and sisters is fun
D. parents should watch others’ children
D
Happy birthday! Do birthday really make people happy? Of course they do. Birthdays celebrate the day when we were born. Besides, that extra candle on the cake suggests another year of growth and maturity（成熟）—or so we hope．We all like to imagine that we are getting wiser and not just older．Most of us enjoy seeing the wonder of growth in others, as well．For instance, seeing our children develop and learn new things makes us feel proud．For Americans,
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like people in most cultures, growing up is a wonderful process．But growing old? That is a different story.
Growing old is not exactly for people in youth-oriented (以年轻人为中心)American culture．Most Americans like to look young, act young and feel young. As the old saying goes, “You’re young as you feel．”Older people joke about how many years young they are, rather than how many years old．People in some countries value the aged as a source of experience and wisdom．But Americans seem to favor those who are young, or at least “young at heart”．
Many older Americans find the “golden years” to be anything but golden．Economically, “senior citizens” often try just to get by．Retirement at the age of 65 brings a sharp decrease in personal income．Social security benefits usually cannot make up the difference．Older people may suffer from poor nutrition (营养), medical care, and housing. Some even have the experience of age discrimination(歧视). American sociologist(社会学家) Pat Moore once dressed up like an older person and wandered city streets．She was often treated rudely--even cheated and robbed．However, dressed as a young person, she received much more respect．
Unfortunately, the elderly population in America is increasing fast．Why? People are living longer．Fewer babies are being born．And middle-aged “baby boomers”(婴儿潮) are rapidly entering the group of the elderly．America may soon be a place where wrinkles（皱纹）are “in”．Marketing experts are already noticing this growing group of consumers． 32.Growing up is a wonderful thing because people can ________.
A. celebrate their birthdays. B. receive many presents. C. become more and mature and wiser. D. feel younger at heart. 33.We can infer from the second paragraph that _________. A. young people lack experience and wisdom.
B. different countries have different opinions on the old age. C. American culture is very young.
D. American older people often joke about their old age. 34.The underlined sentence (in Paragraph 3) means “_________.”
A. the golden years make the old earn lots of money and receive good medical care. B. the old in America have to retire at the age of 65. C. the old people in America are probably leading a hard life. D. American social security benefits are not good.
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35.The underlined word “in” (in Paragraph 4) can be replaced by _______. A. serious B. growing fast C. disappearing slowly D. bad 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。
How to Restore（恢复）Balance in Life
Many of us give our time and energy generously to our family members, friends, and co-workers, but often ignore our own needs. 36 Here some people share the experiences that made them realize they had to start taking care of themselves — and what they’re doing about it.
Lighten Your Load
Before you can take care of anyone else, you need to be able to care for yourself. My own personal truth is that I am a part of God, and he does not want me to feel burdened. 37
Learn To Accept Forgiveness
I accepted forgiveness, and since then have forgiven myself, as well as all the people I considered to have caused me pain in one way or another. 38 Be Grateful
I do my own kind of gratitude meditation (沉思) every night. 39 Together, avoiding the negative energy of feeling like a victim and producing the positive force of gratitude provide me with the strength to take care of both myself and others.
Take a Walk
40 I do it slowly, and I pray. I notice that when I walk I feel better mentally and physically. I admire trees, the flowers and the sky. I realize I need to lose weight, but I don’t want to fill my head with negative self-talk. I want to have an “I can do this” mentality (思想). A. It may not be until we become exhausted that we pay attention to our own needs. B. I sit quietly, and feel grateful for the blessings I’ve received. C. I realized that forgiving means healing
D. He also wants my load to be light enough that I can take on burdens if I have to. E. I find it’s easy to forgive myself and others.
F. I was used to slowing down and being gentle with myself. G. I try to walk 3-4 times a week for 45 minutes.
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