1、 A. He got an older model than he had expected. B. He couldnt return it when it was broken. C. He could have bought it at a lower price. D. He failed to find any movie shows on it.2. Which of the following can best replace the phrase “signed off” in Paragraph 1? A. ended all their programs B. provid
2、ed fewer channels C. changed to mercials D. showed all-night movies3. How did the author finally get his TV set working again? A. By shaking and hitting it. B. By turning it on and off. C. By switching channels. D. BY having it repaired.4. How does the author sound when telling the story? A. Curious
3、. B. Anxious. C. Cautious. D. Humorous.B Your 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 pounds or keep them off. You can make your environment work for you instead of against you. Here are some ways to turn your hom
4、e 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)when theyre poorly lit placesand so more likely to eat lots of food. If your home doesnt have enough window light, get more
5、 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 percent less than those in a yellow or red room. Warm colors like yellow make food appear more appetizing, while cold colors ma
6、ke us feel less hungry. So when its time to repaint, go blue. Dont forget the clockor the radio. People who eat slowly tend to consume about 70 fewer calories(卡路里)per meal than those who rush through their meals. Begin keeping track of the time, and try to make dinner last at least 30 minutes. And w
7、hile youre at it, actually sit down to eat. If you need some help slowing down, turn on relaxing music. It makes you less likely to rush through a meal. Downsize the dishes. Big serving bowls and plates can easily make us fat. we eat about 22 percent more when using a 12-inch plate instead of a 10-i
8、nch 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, skinny glass.5. The text is especially helpful for those who care about . A. their home forts B. their body shape C. house
9、 buying D. healthy diets6. A home environment in blue can help people . A. digest food better B. reduce food intake C. burn more calories D. regain their appetites7. What are people advised to do at mealtimes? A. Eat quickly. B. Play fast music. C. Use smaller spoons. D. Turn down the lights.8. What
10、 can be a suitable title for the text? A. Is Your House Making You Fat? B. Ways of Serving Dinner C. Effects of self-Consciousness D. Is Your Home Environment Relaxing?C More students than ever before are taking a gap year(间隔年)before going to university. It used to be called the “year off” between s
11、chool 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 their entry unti
12、l 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 education. “
13、Students who take a well-planned year out are more likely to be satisfied with, and plete, their chosen course. Students who take a gap year are often more mature and responsible,” he said. But not everyone in happy. Owain James, the president of the National Union of Students (NUS), argued that inc
14、rease is evidence of student hardshipyoung 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 to earn money to su
15、pport 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 vacation periods,” he said.9. What do we learn about the gap year from the text? A. It is flexible in length. B. It is a time for relaxation. C.
16、It is increasingly popular. D. It is required by universities.10. According to Tony Higgins, students taking a gap year . A. are better prepared for college studies B. know a lot more about their future jobs C. are more likely to leave university in debt D. have a better chance to enter top universi
17、ties11. How does Owain James feel about the gap-year phenomenon? A. Hes puzzled. B. Hes worried. C. Hes surprised. D. Hes annoyed.12. What would most students do on their vacation according to NUS statistics? A. Attend additional courses. B. Make plans for the new term. C. Earn money for their educa
18、tion. D. Prepare for their graduate studies.DChoose Your One-Day Tours! Tour ABathStonehenge including entrance fees to the ancient Roman bathrooms and Stonehenge37 until 26 March and 39 thereafter. Visit the city with over 2,000 years of history and Bath Abbey, the Royal Crescent and the Costume Mu
19、seum. Stonehenge is one of the worlds most famous prehistoric monuments dating back over 5,000 years. Tour BOxfordStratford including entrance fees to the University St Marys Church Tower and Anne Hathaways house32 until 12 March and 36 thereafter. Oxford: Includes a guided tour of Englands oldest u
20、niversity 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 CWindsor Castle Hampton Court including entrance fees to Hampton Court Place34 until 11 March and 37 thereafter. Inclu
21、des a guided tour of Windsor and Hampton Court, Henry VIIIs favourite palace. Free time to visit Windsor Castle (entrance fees not included). With 500 years of history, Hampton Court was once the home of four Kings and one Queen. Now this former royal palace is open to the public as a major tourist
22、attraction. Visit the palace and its various historic gardens, which included the famous maze(迷宫) where it is easy to get lost! Tour DCambridge including entrance fees to the Tower of Saint Mary the Great33 until 18 march and 37 thereafter. Includes a guided tour of Cambridge, the famous university
23、town, and the gardens of the 18th century.13. Which tour will you chose if you want to see Englands oldest university city? A. Tour A. B. Tour B. C. Tour C. D. Tour D.14. Which of the following tours charges the lowest fee on 17 March? A. Windsor CastleHampton Court. B. OxfordStratford. C. BathStone
24、henge. D. Cambridge.15. Why is Hampton Court a major tourist attraction? A. It used to be the home of royal families. B. It used to be a well-known maze. C. It is the oldest palace in Britain. D. It is a world-famous castle.二、七选五 Training for a marathon requires careful preparation and steady, gradu
25、al increases in the length of the runs. 16 , buy the best-fitting, best-built 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 found shoes that seem
26、right, walk in them for a few days to double-check the fit. 17 .As always, you should stretch(伸展) at least ten minutes before each run to prevent injuries. During the first week, do not think about distance, but run five minutes longer each day. 18 , it is wise to take a day off to rest. But during
27、the next week, set a goal of at least a mile and a half per run. 19 .After two weeks, start timing yourself. 20 . Depending on the kind of race you plan to enter, you can set up a timetable for the remaining weeks before the race. A. After six days B. For a good marathon runner C. Before you begin your training D. With each day, increase the distance by a half mile E. If they still feel good, you can begin running
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