1、they designed and built the exhibition space.Julien GarciaToudic,22,was among the students charged with collecting the donated street art.He said,“It was for charity and it would be financing childrens access to art.”Their goal was to raise money for the Muse en Herbe,whose mission(使命) is to bring a
2、rt to children.Founded more than 40 years ago,the 6,400squarefoot space provides exhibitrelated activities for those “between the ages of 3 and 103”“Were a little alien in the world of art,” said Sylvie Girardet,the museums director.She was a graduate in art history and archaeology(考古学) when she cre
3、ated the museum with two friends.At the time,she had been shocked to learn that the majority of the French population did not visit museums.“Childhood is when a lot of core(核心) values are formed,” said Ms Girardet.“If we introduced children into the world of art,then as future adults they wouldnt ha
4、ve this mental block.”“Young parents who came to visit the museum when they were little now come back with their children,” Ms Girardet said.“It means they remember and they keep fond memories of their time here.”语篇解读本文是记叙文。为了把艺术带给更多的孩子,一些正在主修艺术管理专业的学生筹办了一场拍卖会。同时,通过这一实践活动,这些学生也对艺术品市场有了更多的了解。1What wa
5、s Arnaud Oliveux doing at the beginning of the text?AGiving a lecture.BSelling artworks.CPerforming a play.DOrganizing an exhibit.答案B解析推理判断题。根据第一段中Arnaud Oliveux所说的话和第二段中的“the second edition of the charity auction Street for Kids”可推知,Arnaud Oliveux正在主持一场艺术品拍卖会。2What is the Muse en Herbe trying to do
6、?AProtect street art.BGain support from art schools.CBring art to children.DProvide art courses for students.答案C解析细节理解题。根据第五段中的“the Muse en Herbe,whose mission(使命) is to bring art to children”可知答案。3How might Ms Girardet feel when talking about the museum?ACautious. BAnxious.CCurious. DProud.答案D根据最后一
7、段中的“Young parents who came to visit the museum when they were little now come back with their children”可推知,当谈到该博物馆时,这位女士感到很骄傲。BMarkus Rehm can leap much farther than the length of your family car.Hes a world champion long jumper.But he only has one leg.He wears a prosthesis(假肢) in place of his missi
8、ng leg.Youd think that a missing leg would cause problemsespecially for an athlete.But the prosthesis Rehm wears is specially designed to propel(促使) him forward.Its a lightweight metal blade(片状物)At a 2015 competition for athletes with disabilities,he sailed 27.6 feet(8.4 m)That distance would have b
9、eaten the nondisabled gold medalists at the 2012 and 2016 Summer Olympics.Rehm wanted to compete in the 2016 Summer Olympics.But some thought his blade leg gave him an unfair advantage.And he couldnt prove that it didnt.Researchers have conducted tests on the benefits of bladeshaped legs when it com
10、es to running and jumping.The main benefit of a blade leg is that it weighs much less than a typical leg and foot.That means an athlete can move the leg more quickly.However,a blade leg also has drawbacks.A real leg has many muscles and joints(肌肉和关节) that all act independently.A runner can repositio
11、n all of these parts as needed to make each stride(跨步) more efficient.A prosthesis,though,“is an entirely passive system,”said David Morgenroth of the University of Washington.“That could be a disadvantage when youre trying to get up to speed as a runner.”Over time,though,engineers will continue to
12、improve blade legs.They may eventually offer as much or more efficiency compared to a real leg.What does Rehm think of all this?He just wants to do his best.“I always say I want a fair competition,” he told World Para Athletics.“I dont want to have any advantage out of a prosthesis.I just want to do
13、 what I love and train really hard to achieve outstanding performances.I dont want to say sorry for it.”What do you think?Should athletes with blade legs compete alongside nondisabled athletes?语篇解读本文是议论文。假肢在一定程度上给了残疾运动员更多优势吗?本文对此进行了分析和探讨。4What do we know about Rehms prosthesis?AIt is heavy in weight
14、.BIt looks like a real leg.CIt enables him to jump.DIt is uncomfortable to wear.根据第一段中的“But the prosthesis Rehm wears is specially designed to propel(促使) him forward.”可知,Rehm凭借假肢得以完成跳跃运动。5Why didnt Rehm compete in the 2016 Summer Olympics?AHis athletic ability was said to be unnatural.BHe didnt rece
15、ive proper training.CHis disability was too severe.DHe didnt sign up for it.答案A根据第二段中的“But some thought his blade leg gave him an unfair advantage.”可知,有人认为Rehm的假肢给了他一些优势,而这对于其他正常的比赛选手来说很不公平,因此他无法参加2016年的夏季奥运会。6What can be learned about a blade leg according to the test results?AIt may limit a runner
16、s speed.BIt may prevent a runner getting up easily.CIt can make a runners each stride longer.DIt can help a runner reposition his or her muscles better.根据第三段中的“That could be a disadvantage when youre trying to get up to speed as a runner.”可知,研究人员的测试结果表明,假肢会对残疾赛跑选手的速度产生不利影响。CThat old saying “An apple
17、 a day keeps the doctor away” may hold some truth.In fact,one study found that almost half of the deaths in America caused by heart disease,stroke,and type 2 diabetes(糖尿病) were linked to poor diet.But knowing you should eat healthfully and actually doing it are two different things,and making the ri
18、ght choice isnt any easier.The Fresh Food Pharmacy(药店) aims to change that.A pilot program created by the Geisinger Health System,a hospital network in Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey,this pharmacy resembles a grocery store stocked(贮存) with fresh produce,canned beans,and more.Even better,its al
19、l free.Under the program,patients with type 2 diabetes are prescribed a weeks worth of food for their entire household,and dietitians show them how to transform it into healthy meals.After the first year,all 180 participants had improved in key health measurements.In 2012,the estimated(估算的) costs as
20、sociated with diabetes in the United States were $245 billion.Geisinger will spend only about $1,000 annually on each foodpharmacy patient.David Feinberg,Geisingers president and CEO,calculates that “a decrease in HbA1c of one point saves us about $8,000”With many of the patients dropping three poin
21、ts,the program could save $24,000 or more a year in healthcare costsas well as reduce the risk of blindness,and other complications.Geisinger isnt the only organization experimenting with produce prescriptions.Nonprofits,food banks,and even doctors offices around the country have conducted programs
22、that bring the “food is medicine” concept to life.In 2010,the nonprofit organization Wholesome Wave started the Fruit and Vegetable Prescription Program.Doctors give each family member $1 per day to spend at a participating farmers market or grocery store.In 2014,almost half of the patients decrease
23、d their body mass index(体质指数),thus lowering their risk for heart disease,some cancers,and many other health conditions.A new study guesses that losing weight can save up to $16,000 per person in direct medical costs,depending upon age and the amount lost.How do you like them apples?7What does the au
24、thor say about eating healthily?AIt cannot replace medicine.BIt is a guarantee of a slim figure.CIts hard to practice for most people.DIt should be a habit developed from childhood.根据第二段中的“But knowing you should eat healthfully and actually doing it are two different things,and making the right choi
25、ce isnt any easier.”可知,虽然很多人都知道要吃健康的食物,但是具体实施起来却很困难。8What can be learned about Geisinger?AIts an international organization.BIt offers patients healthy diets for free.CIt provides hospitals with advanced medicines.DIts intended for patients without family members.根据第二段中的“.this pharmacy resembles a g
26、rocery store stocked(贮存) with fresh produce,canned beans,and more.Even better,its all free.”和第三段中的“Under the program,patients with type 2 diabetes are prescribed a weeks worth of food for their entire household,and dietitians show them how to transform it into healthy meals.”可知,Geisinger免费给患者提供健康饮食。
27、9What do the figures in Paragraph 4 show?AHealthy food is the best medicine.BDiseases like diabetes can be cured now.CThe number of patients with diabetes is decreasing.DGeisinger can save much money for the government.本段通过数据说明了食物药店给政府带来的益处:节省了很多医疗费用。10Why is the Fruit and Vegetable Prescription Pro
28、gram mentioned?ATo recommend a good program.BTo encourage people to eat healthily.CTo prove the truth of Geisingers program.DTo stress the importance of fruit and vegetables.联系倒数第二段中的“Geisinger isnt the only organization experimenting with produce prescriptions.”和最后一段中实施Fruit and Vegetable Prescript
29、ion项目的结果可知,作者在此处提到这一项目是为了证明Geisinger项目的正确性。.七选五(2019浙江学军中学模拟)Do you have the experience of digging out your suitcase,deciding what to bring and being afraid that youve forgotten something? 11 .Hope they can transform the way you pack.Keep a Basket HandyDo you wait until the last minute to pack? Keep a basket in your bedroom,living room,or bathroom that you can use to throw in items youll need to pack as you come across them. 12 .Besi
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