四、阅读（满分40分）

阅读理解(共20小题：每小题2分，满分40分)

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

（A）

Do you love the holidays, but hate the increase in weight that follow? You are not alone.

Holidays are happy days with pleasure and delicious foods. But many people are worried about the weight that comes with these delicious foods.

With proper planning, it is possible to control your weight. The idea is to enjoy the holidays but not to eat too much. You don’t have to turn away from the foods that you enjoy. The following advice may be of some help to you.

Do not miss meals. Before you leave home for a party, have a small, low-fat meal or fast food. This may help you to keep you from getting too excited before the delicious foods.

Begin with clear soup and fruit or vegetables. A large glass of water before you eat may help you feel full. Use a small plate; a large plate may make you eat more than enough.

Better not have high-fat foods. Choose lean meats. Fill your plate with salad and green vegetables.

If you have a sweet tooth, try mints and fruits. They do not have fat like cream and chocolate.

Don’t let exercise take a break during the holidays. A 20-minute walk after a meal can help you burn off excess calories.

46. Holidays are happy days with pleasure but they may ________.

A. bring weight problems      B. bring you much trouble in your life

C. make you worried about your life     D. make you hate delicious foods

47. Enjoy your holidays without putting on weight, and you’d better________.

A. drinking much water and have vegetables only

B. not eat much food in high fat     C. not take part in the parties

D. turn away from delicious foods

48. According to the passage, ________ is a necessary part to stop you from putting in weight.

A. vegetables          B. water         C. salad        D. taking exercise

49. Many people can’t help putting on weight after the holidays because they _______.

A. can’t control themselves      B. go to too many parties

C. enjoy delicious foods        D. can’t help turning away from the foods

50. Excess calories can be found in your body in the form of ________.

A. energy      B. fat      C. food       D. water

(B)

Are you planning to travel with your family this year? What are the best places for traveling? Here are lists of places worth your exploring.

First, Tibet is among the most popular places for Chinese visitors. The number of travelers to Tibet has increased by 10% every year for a few years. Since July 1, 2006, when the first train ran 1956 kilometers from Xining to Lhasa, more and more people have been going to Tibet.

The train stops at several famous places of interest, such as Qinghai Lake, Kunlun Mountain, and the Potala Palce. Passengers can also enjoy many activities during the journey, including Tibetan dancing and Karaoke.

Thirty years ago, it was only a small fishing village. Today, it’s a modern city with a lot of tall buildings. This is Shenzhen, a world-famous city in Guangdong province.

Shenzhen became China’s first special economic zone in 1979. Since then, it has attracted people from all over the world and many factories have been built. Most of the electronic products we use today, like cell phones and iPods, are made in Shenzhen.

Life in Shenzhen is convenient. You can travel to Hong Kong easily, since it only takes 45 minutes by train. You can enjoy a lot of Cantoese food. There are also many theme parks(主题公园) to have fun, like Happy Valley, Window of the World.

Istanbul(伊斯坦布尔) is the biggest city in Turkey (土耳其). It is a city of differences. For example, one part of the city is really old. You can see ancient palaces, churches and bath rooms. The other part of the city is very modern. You can see bars, Western shops, tall office buildings. There are places in the city that are quiet and peaceful, like churches. But out on the streets when a new day begins, people hurry to work, sellers and buyers shout.

This year, Istanbul was named the “2010 European Capital of Culture”. There will be a lot of shows and performances in the city.

51. What has made more people come to Tibet since 2006 according to the passage?

A. There are more planes to fly to Tibet.

B. People want to see the Potala Palace.

C. A new railway has been built.

D. Tibet holds many activities.

52. How far will a visitor travel on train to Tibet?

A. 2006 kilometers      B. 1979 kilometers      C. 2010 kilometers   D. 1956 kilometers

53. Which city will a visitor choose if he wants to buy an iPod during his visit?

A. Shenzhen      B. Istanbul        C. Tibet        D. Xining

54. What kind of city is Istanbul?

A. A city with beautiful natural sightseeing.

B. A city of different cultures         C. A city of convenience        D. A modern city

55. Which city is suitable for a mother who brings her little children for fun?

A. Istanbul        B. Shenzhen        C. Tibet        D. Kunlun Mountain

(C)

Building a house costs quite a lot of money. Suppose you plan to build a house. Your first step will be to find a right piece of land. Your choice will depend on many different things. You will probably try to find a sunny place, with pleasant surroundings (环境) near shops and bus stops, not too far from your friends and the place where you work.

Next you will find a good builder, and together with the builder you will work out a plan. The builder will draw the plan. It will show the number of rooms, their position and size, and other parts, which must be noticed, such as windows, doors, and electric outlets. The builder will work out how much money is needed to build your house. He will work out the cost of the wood, bricks, the glass, and everything else that must be used in building the house. Later on, when he starts to build, this estimate(预算) must be corrected and revised(修订). His estimate is based on existing prices, but prices of such things may change, and many other things may happen between the time when he makes the estimate and the time when he builds the house.

When the builder gives his estimate, you may wish to change your plan. (You may also with to change you builder, if his estimate is too high!) You may find tthat the house you wanted at first costs too much, or that you can spend a little more and add something to your plan. The builder’s estimate depends on the plan, but the final depends on the builder’s estimate.

56. The best title of this passage is ________.

A. Building a House Costs Much Money       B. Estimate Is Important

C. Planning a house        D. Depend on the Builder

57. The first thing for a person to build a house is ________.

A. to get as much money as possible        B. to find a suitable piece of land.

C. to work out a plan       D. to make an estimate

58. The phrase “draw the plan” in this passage means _________.

A. making a picture of a building or a room          B. making a plan

C. working out a plan         D. pulling a picture out of a room

59. When the builder starts to build a house, his estimate will have to be corrected and revised because ________.

A. it is wrongly worked out by a workman

B. the future owner of the house thinks the estimate is so high that he cannot afford the building.

C. The prices of building materials and the expenses(费用) of labor may be different from the original prices and expenses.

D. Estimates are usually mistaken in the beginning.

60. What is the relationship between the estimate and the plan?

A. The plan depends on the estimate

B. The estimate depends on the plan

C. The plan has nothing to do with the estimate

D. The estimate and the plan depend on each other