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第一部分   阅读理解(共两节，满分30分)

第一节(共10小题;每小题2分，满分20分)

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项中(A、B、C、D)中，选出最佳选项。

A

Nobody likes home economics(家政学). But restoring the program could help us in the fighting against obesity and chronic diseases today.

The home economics movement was founded on the belief that housework and food preparation were important subjects that should be studied scientifically. The first classes occurred in the agricultural and technical colleges that were built in the 1 860s. When most departments of universities rejected women, home economics was a back door into higher education.

Indeed, in the early 20th century, home economics was a serious subject. When few people understood germ(微生物)theory and almost no one had heard of vitamins, home economics classes offered vital information about washing ha nds regularly, eating fruits and vegetables and not feeding coffee to babies.

However, today we remember only the fixed ideas about home economics, forgetting the movement’s most important lessons on healthy eating and cooking. Too many Americans simply don’t know how to cook. Our diets, consisting of highly processed foods made cheaply outside the home, have contributed to many serious health problems. In the last decade, many cities and states have tried to tax junk food heavily or to ban the use of food stamps to buy soda. Clearly, many people are doubtful about any governmental steps to promote healthy eating. But what if the government put the tools of obesity prevention in the hands of children themselves by teaching them how to cook?

My first experience with home economics happened two decades ago when I was  a seventh grader in a North Carolina public school. A year later, my father’s job took our family to Wales, where I attended a large school for a few months. It was the first time I had ever really cooked anything. I remember that it was fun, and with an instructor standing by, it wasn’t hard. Those lessons stuck with me when I first started cooking for my husband and myself after college and they will do. Teaching cooking in public schools can help solve some problems facing Americans today. The history of home economics shows it’s possible.

1.Home economics ______.

A.is a subject becoming more and more popular with Americans

B.is often used to help fight against obesity and chronic diseases

C.once offered women a special approach to university education

D.was first taught in the agricultural and technical colleges in the early 1900s

2.The third paragraph mainly tells us ______.

A.the importance of regular hand washing

B.the health benefits of fruits and vegetables

C.the contents of home economics classes in the early 20th century

D.the significance of teaching home economics in the early 20th century

3.What does the author imply in the last paragraph?

A.Her family moved frequently in her childhood

B.Cooking classes have a far-reaching influence on her later life.

C.To receive a  better education, she went to a large school in Wales

D.Teaching cooking is the key to solving Americans’ health problems

B

Self-esteem is all about how much we feel valued, loved , accepted and thought w ell of by others and how much we value , love and accept ourselves. People with healthy self-esteem are able to do better in school and find it easier to make friends. They tend to have better relationships with others, feel happier, find it easier to deal with mistakes and failures, and more likely to stick to something until they succeed. People with low self-esteem often feel as if no one will like them or accept them or that they don’t do well in anything.

The following ways may help you improve your self-esteem.

Try to stop thinking negative thoughts about yourself. If you’re used to focusing on your shortcomings, start thinking about positive aspects of yourself that overweigh them. It is good to aim high, but your goals for yourself should be within reach. That’s why you should set practical goals and never expect the impossible. Mistakes are part of learning, so view mistakes as learning opportunities. Accept that you make mistakes because everyone does. Also, you should recognize what you can change and what you can’t. If you realize that you’re unhappy with something about yourself that you can change, start today. If it’s something you can’t change(like your height), start to work toward loving yourself the way you are. Feeling like you’re making a difference and that your help is valued can do wonders to improve your self-esteem. So don’t hesitate to make a contribution. You can lend a hand to a classmate who’s having trouble, help clean up your neighborhood or volunteer to do some other things.

Self-esteem plays a role in almost everything you do. It takes some work, but it’s a skill you’ll have for life.

4.The passage is mainly about ______.

A.what self-esteem means

B.what people with how self-esteem are like

C.how people improve their self-esteem

D.what people with healthy self-esteem are like

5.We can infer from the passage that ______.

A.the old tend to have healthier self-esteem than the young

B.we should build healthy, positive self-esteem when young

C.there are more people with low self-esteem

D.it is not easy to build healthy self-esteem

6.The underlined word“them” in Paragraph 3 refers to ______.

A.your strong points                   B.your weaknesses and faults

C.your aims and goals                  D.your classmates

C

Early this month, the Obama Administration called for increased protection of the world’s most southern continent, Antarctica. Scientists say climate change and human activity have increasingly led to the melting of massive pieces of Antarctic ice. The disappearance of ice will not only affect wildlife in the area such as seals and penguins. The melting will also cause oceans and seas around the world to rise.

This represents a major threat, especially to coastal areas. For example, the ancient city of Venice, Italy has long been threatened by rising sea levels. The situation is m ade worse by the fact that its ancient buildings, built on a body of water called a lagoon are slowly sinking. When the city was founded about 1,600 years ago, the levels of the Adriatic Sea was almost two meters lower than it is today.

Rising sea levels are not the only threat. The salty water is also destroying Venice’s famous buildings and artworks. The Italian government is trying to fix the problem with the construction of a seven-billion-dollar of moving flood barriers.

Climate change is also leading to the melting of ice in other areas, such as Mount Kilimanjaro in northern Tanzania. It is the highest point in Africa, measuring almost 6,000 meters. The mountain supports five vegetation zones and many kinds of animals.

The ice glaciers on the mountain are disappearing very quickly. This will have a bad effect on the mountain’s ecosystems and on Tanzania’s travel industry. Also, a valuable record of thousands of years of weather history will also be lost if the ice melts. Scientists study pieces of glacier to understand weather patterns from thousands of years ago.

In the United States, the icy masses in Glacier National Park in Montana may soon completely disappear because of climate change, In 1850, there were an estimated 150 glacier in the more than 4 00,000-hectare park.

There are twenty-six glaciers remaining today. Scientists estimate that the glaciers will be gone by 2030. Warning temperatures are also threatening many kinds of plants  and animals that live in this mountain ecosystem.

7.According to the passage, what has been affected  in Italy by rising sea levels?

A.Its ancient buildings are slowly sinking.

B.Venice’s famous buildings and artworks are also being destroyed.

C.The ice glaciers on the mountain are disappearing very quickly.

D.Both A and B.

8.How many glaciers have disappeared since 1850 i n Glacier National Parks?

A.Around 150.    B.About 26.      C.About 400,000.   D.Around 124.

9.The writer developed the passage mainly by ______.

A.listing reasons                 B.giving examples

C.making comparisons              D.using quotations

10..What could be the best title of the passage?

A.Climate Change              B.The Melting of Massive Pieces of Antarctic Ice

C.Visiting Endangered Places around the World

D.The Disappearance of the Ice Glacier

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项。

How can I fight laziness?

Lazy people will never amount to anything in life. However, laziness can be defeated once a few changes have been made in your mind.

11    Many people lack sleep constantly, since they stay up too late and get up too early to prepare for work. These people have little motivation once they arrive home. Laziness works hand in hand with a lack of motivation and a tendency to procrastinate(拖延). By adjusting your sleep schedule to provide a few more hours of meaningful rest, you can fight laziness throughout the day.

Another way to fight laziness is to change your mind from passive to active. Some people treat their lives as if they were pushed from project to project. Others take a more proactive approach, viewing each project or task as a challenge they must overcome alone.     12

Some people fight laziness by removing the temptations(诱惑) that surround them. A television in the living room may provide entertainment, but watching too much TV often promotes laziness. Create a reward system for yourself, just as parents do for a child to promote responsibility. Complete a certain number of chores and reward yourself with a good dinner.     13

14     Spouse(配偶) and children may all have different energy levels, but laziness can be spread if not addressed promptly. To fight household laziness, lead by example. Be the first to collect and wash dishes after a meal. Others in the home may eventually follow your example and perform their own chores. It is difficult to practice laziness when you are surrounded by motivated people.

15      Enough exercise and a balanced diet can help you to develop a healthy lifestyle, thus enabling you to have more energy and help boost your mood.

A. Knowing how to fight laziness is important.

B. One way to fight laziness is to get enough sleep.

C. Laziness can also be a lasting problem at home.

D. If you have a hobby, celebrate after completing a project.

E. Finally, taking exercise regularly can help you fight laziness.

F. With strong determination, you will be able to achieve your goal.

G. Laziness sets in when you no longer feel in charge of your own life.

第二部分   英语知识运用(共两节，满分40分)

第一节 完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分)