Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
(2023·湖北六校期中联考)
My name is Michelle Rogers.For most of my life I had been fighting with my body weight.I was either gaining weight or trying to lose it.I wasn’t happy with myself，and I certainly wasn’t able to fully enjoy life.Not only did I feel bad physically，but I felt terrible emotionally.I also knew I wasn’t able to be the best I could be，and with failure after failure in losing weight，I just felt so hopeless to make it.
One day in 2008，I was looking through ads online and saw a treadmill(跑步机) for $100.This time I decided to start small and keep it doable.The first week I started walking 15 minutes on the treadmill at a fixed time every day.The next week I did 16 minutes.Each week I added a minute.Gradually，I increased speed as well as time.Once I got to 30 minutes，the weight started dropping off.
I didn’t lose weight at first，but I didn’t give up like I did in the past.I realized I started feeling better.My legs were getting stronger.I didn’t feel painful like I used to when I got up from my desk.All the efforts I’d been putting into fitness made me want to start eating healthier，too.I began with small changes as well.After these years I started listening to my body.It was refusing food and habits that were bad for me.
Today，the extra weight is gone.I still exercise every morning.I look and feel the best I have never done.Every area of my life has improved and benefited from this change in me.Not only do I have my youthful energy，looks and health back，but also I have more confidence than I have ever had.
1．How did Michelle feel about losing weight before 2008
A．Confident. B．Disappointed.
C．Addicted. D．Annoyed.
2．How many weeks had passed before Michelle’s weight began dropping
A．15 weeks. B．20 weeks.
C．25 weeks. D．30 weeks.
3．What is NOT Michelle’s practice now
A．Doing exercise regularly.
B．Eating healthier.
C．Refusing bad food and habits.
D．Gaining extra weight.
4．What can we learn from Michelle’s story
A．Time is everything.
B．Interest is the best teacher.
C．Start with small things.
D．Nothing is more important than confidence.
B
Breakfast is food for the brain and for the rest of your body，say experts in children’s nutrition.And taking in those morning calories is worth it，even for people concerned about their weight，a new study finds.Middle-school students who ate breakfast were more likely to have healthy weights than those who skipped breakfast.This was true even for students who ate two breakfasts—one at home and one at school.
“Not skipping breakfast sets you up to not overeat later in the day，” concludes Marlene Schwartz.This psychologist studies obesity(肥胖) and directs the Rudd Center for Obesity & Food Policy at the University of Connecticut in Hartford.
Breakfast is considered so important that many schools now serve it as well as lunch.But at least one study has found that a lot of these kids who take part can end up eating two breakfasts，Schwartz says.People became concerned that kids who ate breakfast at home and at school might become obese.In fact，Schwartz now says，that’s not what her data have turned up.
Her group studied some 600 middle-school students.Over three years，students from 12 different schools—in fifth，sixth and seventh grades—were asked about their breakfasts.Throughout the study about 34 to 44 percent of all students said they regularly ate breakfast at home.Up to 17 percent，or almost one in every six kids，regularly ate breakfast at school.On the whole，about one in every 10 kids reported downing breakfasts both at home and at school.
Eating habits changed somewhat as the kids got older.For instance，fifth graders were more likely to regularly eat breakfast at home.But by seventh grade,22 percent of the studied kids skipped breakfast frequently.
Surprisingly，at every age，kids who ate breakfast were less likely to be overweight.
5．What can we infer from paragraph 1
A．Breakfast is more important to your brain.
B．Eating two breakfasts is better than eating one.
C．Eating breakfast mightn’t cause kids to gain weight.
D．People concerned about their weight should skip breakfast.
6．What’s the possible result of skipping breakfast according to the passage
A．Being more popular. B．Putting on weight.
C．Becoming thinner. D．Being sick.
7．What can we learn about Schwartz’s study
A．It took her four years to finish her study.
B．Eating habits remained the same as the kids got older.
C．Three different grades’ students took part in her study.
D．The number of students who ate breakfast at home was smaller.
8．What’s the main idea of the passage
A．Breakfast is more important than lunch.
B．Eating habits should change as the kids grow.
C．Kids who eat breakfast are less likely to be overweight.
D．It is important to develop a good habit of eating two breakfasts.
C
Many people who want to lose weight often choose to go on a diet.But is this really the best way With celebrities(名人) speaking about new diets that have helped them become slim in advertisements(广告)，more and more people are turning to dieting.Some shops begin to sell diet products such as diet milkshakes，snack bars and even diet pills.However，such popular products and diets are often found to be extremely unhealthy.
Most of these popular diets work by cutting down on a certain nutrient from your food intake(摄入量)．For example，some diets work by cutting down on carbohydrates(碳水化合物)．This means the body must use its fat reserves for energy.This might help you lose weight.However，by cutting a particular food group out of your diet，you are starving your body of a nutrient that it needs，which could leave you feeling weak，tired or even bad-tempered.Besides，these diets are often unsuccessful in the long run.
Generally，one of the most effective ways of losing weight is to cut down on calories.The recommended(推荐的) calorie intake for an adult male is 2,500.If a man consumes more than 2,500 calories each day，then he is likely to gain weight.However，if he consumes less，then he is likely to lose weight.
In fact，proteins，carbohydrates，fats，vitamins and minerals all play an important role in staying healthy，which is why they all should be included in your meals.Of course，some foods can be eaten in moderation(节制) as an occasional snack.For example，a bar of chocolate every once in a while won’t cause you any problems.
So，instead of spending money on popular diet pills or special weight loss foods，try to eat healthy balanced meals containing foods from all food groups.So，next time your friends tell you that they are going on a diet，tell them that eating a healthy balanced diet is a much better choice.
9．What is the author’s opinion about the popular diets mentioned in the passage
A．They are useful for losing weight.
B．They are welcomed by celebrities.
C．They are not as healthy as people think.
D．They are replacing people’s everyday meals.
10．How can we lose weight effectively according to the author
A．By having diet pills.
B．By following a strict diet.
C．By taking regular exercise.
D．By reducing calorie intake.
11．What is the author’s attitude towards the popular diet pills
A．Curious. B．Unfavorable.
C．Unconcerned. D．Supportive.
12．What can we infer from the last paragraph
A．Diet products should be limited.
B．Snacking is a big no-no for health.
C．Keeping a diet with various nutrients is ideal.
D．Going on a diet should be stopped immediately.
Ⅱ.七选五
(2023·河南安阳高一期中)
Mistakes I Made While Trying to Lose Weight
In this article，I’m going to share with you several mistakes I made on my quest to lose weight.
I started to skip breakfast.Most people trying to lose weight believe simply eating less and skipping meals can help get rid of the fat. 1 And in fact，breakfast is easily burnt throughout the day.
I bought diet food.When I went shopping，I always looked for the foods marked diet，low-fat，healthy，etc. 2 I bought these foods because in my mind it meant I could buy more.I would totally pay no attention to the amount of the food.If you eat too much any food，you’re not doing yourself any favors.
3 Eating salad is a good way of keeping my calorie intake down.But I found that only a moment after my meals，I was looking for more food.I learnt that I was better off eating a balanced meal with few more calories than simply eating a salad and snacking afterwards.
I was too awkward to go to the gym.Joining a gym was one of the hardest things I ever did.I was always worried that people in the gym would be staring at me and talking about me.I really thought I was too fat to join.My advice is to join a gym! 4
I set my goals too high.Setting long-term goals is great，but these goals always seem too far off.You need to set smaller，more reachable goals. 5 Set yourself weekly and monthly goals.
Once you meet one short-term goal，set a new one for next week.
A．I thought I’d always be fat.
B．I promise you’ll be glad you do.
C．But it doesn’t keep you full for long.
D．I started eating salads as main meals.
E．But I was buying these foods for the wrong reason.
F．However，if so，you’re much more likely to eat more for lunch.
G．So you can achieve them now and then and cheer yourself up.
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Ⅰ.
1．B [细节理解题。根据第一段中“...and with failure after failure in losing weight，I just felt so hopeless to make it.”可知，在2008年之前，作者认为减肥是没有希望的，即对减肥感到失望。故选B。]
2．A [数字计算题。根据第二段中“The first week I started walking 15 minutes...Each week I added a minute...Once I got to 30 minutes，the weight started dropping off.”可知，作者第一周每天走15分钟，以后每周增加一分钟，在每天走30分钟时，体重开始下降，即作者花了15周(30－15＝15)体重才开始下降。故选A。]
3．D [推理判断题。根据第三段中“All the efforts...start eating healthier...It was refusing food and habits that were bad for me.”和最后一段中“Today，the extra weight is gone.I still exercise every morning.”可知，作者现在坚持定期锻炼、健康饮食、拒绝不良的习惯和饮食。D项“增加额外的体重”不是他现在的做法。故选D。]
4．C [推理判断题。通读全文尤其是第三段中的“I didn’t lose weight at first，but I didn’t give up...I realized I started feeling better...I began with small changes as well.”可知，作者从每天走15分钟到逐渐加大强度并配合饮食，最终取得了成效。这说明要从小事做起，坚持做下去，就会取得成功。故选C。]
5．C [推理判断题。根据第一段第二、三句可知，吃早餐的中学生比不吃早餐的中学生更有可能拥有健康的体重，由此推知，吃早餐可能不会导致孩子的体重增加。故选C。]
6．B [推理判断题。根据第二段第一句可知，吃早餐可以避免白天吃得过量，由此可推知，如果不吃早餐，晚些时候可能会吃得更多，从而导致肥胖。故选B。]
7．C [细节理解题。根据第四段第二句可知，来自三个不同的年级，分别是五、六和七年级的学生参加了她的研究。故选C。]
8．C [主旨大意题。通读全文尤其是首尾两段可知，本文主要介绍了早餐和肥胖的关系，吃早餐的孩子肥胖的可能性更低。故选C。]
9．C [细节理解题。根据第一段末句可知，作者认为文中提到的流行的减肥膳食不像人们想象的那么健康。故选C项。]
10．D [细节理解题。根据第三段第一句可知，作者认为，通过减少摄入卡路里，才能有效地减肥。故选D项。]
11．B [观点态度题。根据第一段最后一句和最后一段第一句可知，作者对于流行的减肥药物的态度是反感、不喜欢的。故选B。]
12．C [推理判断题。根据最后一段“...try to eat healthy balanced meals containing foods from all food groups...eating a healthy balanced diet is a much better choice.”可知，保持营养均衡的饮食是最合适的。故选C项。]
Ⅱ.
1．F [根据本段前文和本文标题可知，此处应与上文形成转折，讲述不吃早餐对减肥的坏处，故选F项。]
2．E [根据本段首句“I bought diet food.”可知，本段主要讲述了买减肥食品是错误的，根据后文“I bought these foods because in my mind it meant...”可知，空处应是转折，讲述作者买减肥食品的理由是错误的，故选E项。]
3．D [空处位于段首，是本段的中心句，讲述作者犯的另一个错误，再根据后文“Eating salad is a good way of...But I found that only a moment after my meals，I was looking for more food.”可知，本段主要讲关于吃沙拉的问题，故选D项。]
4．B [根据本段首句“I was too awkward to go to the gym.”可知，本段主要讲作者犯的不敢去健身房的错误，再根据前文“My advice is to join a gym！”可推知，接下来应该讲述这么做的好处，故选B项。]
5．G [根据本段首句“I set my goals too high.”可知，本段主要讲述了作者制定目标时犯的错误，再根据前文“You need to set smaller，more reachable goals.”可知，空处应解释为什么这样设定目标，故选G项。]Ⅰ.单句语法填空
1． is important that we should use proper ways to keep figure.
2．Could I ask you some questions (concern) the book
3．We should take (effect) measures to stop polluting the air.
4．To keep healthy，you must take in some (nutrition) food.
5．As far as I’m concerned，failure can function a factor leading to success.
6．I warned her against (go) on a diet to lose weight but she didn’t listen.
7．Because of her last terrible experience，she is frightened (go) out at night.
8．Travelling along the old Silk Road (be) an interesting and beneficial experience.
9．She is quite (energy)，which can help her concentrate on her studies.
10．She was so concerned about her son that she had trouble (fall) asleep these days.
Ⅱ.选词填空
1．Actually，going on a diet has never proved to be the best way to .
2．You should have a frank talk with your parents keeping silent all day.
3．Nowadays，more and more people are doing some exercise to .
4．He didn’t what he read because his mind was concentrated on something else.
5．The doctor strongly recommended me not to take this drug because of its .
Ⅲ.单句写作
1．我的朋友玛丽经常感觉很累，不能集中精力学习。(concentrate)
2．事实证明，减肥药导致了她的疲劳。(it作形式主语)
weight-loss medicine results in her tiredness.
3．医生警告说，这种药对我们的健康有负面影响。(that引导宾语从句)
The doctor warns
.
4．建议我们立即停止使用极端的方法来保持身材。(it作形式主语)
we should immediately stop using extreme methods to keep figure.
5．保持健康的饮食并定期锻炼可以帮助我们强身健体。(doing短语作主语)
can help us get into shape.
Ⅳ.阅读理解
If it really is what’s on the inside that counts，then a lot of thin people might be in trouble.
Some doctors now think that the internal fat surrounding important organs like the heart or liver could be as dangerous as the external fat which can be noticed more easily.
“Being thin doesn’t surely mean you are not fat，” said Dr.Jimmy Bell at Imperial College.
Since 1994，Bell and his team have scanned nearly 800 people with MRI machines to create “fat maps” showing where people store fat.
According to the result，people who keep their weight through diet rather than exercise are likely to have major deposits of internal fat，even if they are slim.
Even people with normal Body Mass Index scores can have surprising levels of fat deposits inside.Of the women，as many as 45 percent of those with normal BMI scores (20 to 25) actually had too high levels of internal fat.Among men，the percentage was nearly 60 percent.
According to Bell，people who are fat on the inside are actually on the edge of being fat.They eat too many fatty and sugary foods，but they are not eating enough to be fat.Scientists believe we naturally store fat around the belly first，but at some point，the body may start storing it elsewhere.
Doctors are unsure about the exact dangers of internal fat，but some think it has something to do with heart disease and diabetes(糖尿病)．They want to prove that internal fat damages the body’s communication systems.
The good news is that internal fat can be easily burned off through exercise or even by improving your diet.“If you want to be healthy，there is no shortcut.Exercise has to be an important part of your lifestyle，” Bell said.
1．What have the doctors found
A．The exact dangers of internal fat.
B．Being slim is not dangerous at all.
C．Internal fat is the cause of heart disease.
D．Being slim doesn’t mean you are not fat inside.
2．What can we learn from the last paragraph
A．Internal fat leading to disease has been proved.
B．Thin people usually have internal fat even if they are slim.
C．It is easier to burn off internal fat than external fat.
D．Exercise plays an important role in people’s life for keeping healthy.
3．What does the underlined word “shortcut” in the last paragraph mean
A．A long road.
B．A good diet.
C．A clear difference.
D．A short distance.
4．What is this passage mainly about
A．Thin people may be fat inside.
B．Internal fat is of no importance.
C．Internal fat leads to many diseases.
D．Thin people don’t have diabetes.
Ⅴ.完形填空
Of all the stories of Olympic medalists，the most touching one is that of weightlifting champion Oscar Figueroa.
During his athletic 1 ，the 37-year-old man had the chance to 2 in the Olympic Games four different times.But he met with plenty of heartbreak and 3 before he finally succeeded.
In the 2004 Olympic Games，Figueroa made his first 4 .Because he wasn’t satisfied with his result，he looked 5 to competing in the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games to prove himself. 6 ，just two weeks before the event，his hand was 7 ，which set him back in his weightlifting and 8 him the chance.By the London Olympic games in 2012，Figueroa took home the silver medal.
In spite of all he’d already 9 ，he still aimed higher.In 2016，he headed to Rio to 10 the highest prize and he did.After his final lift，he 11 his shoes and put them on the stage，indicating that he would 12 out of the Olympics.Amazingly enough，he took home the gold that year!
No matter how hard he felt，he never gave up，serving as a 13 example of hope，perseverance，and determination.Oscar Figueroa is the 14 Colombian man to have even taken home the gold in his field.He said he was 15 for the whole country in the competition in an interview.
1．A.work B．job
C．career D．story
2．A.compete B．win
C．join D．call
3．A.excitement B．disappointment
C．shame D．happiness
4．A.promise B．appearance
C．decision D．plan
5．A.down B．up
C．back D．forward
6．A.Unbelievably B．Thankfully
C．Hopefully D．Unluckily
7．A.tested B．shaken
C．injured D．caught
8．A.spent B．cost
C．took D．lost
9．A.experienced B．expected
C．prepared D．checked
10．A.imagine B．refuse
C．give D．win
11．A.put up B．took off
C．took on D．set aside
12．A.drop B．come
C．make D．bounce
13．A.special B．powerful
C．fresh D．different
14．A.last B．best
C．first D．latest
15．A.training B．learning
C．lifting D．playing
Ⅵ.语法填空
There is a growing interest in rock climbing.So far there 1. (be) an improvement in technology and techniques to perform it.The sport is 2. (attract) to a growing number of people.Although rock climbing has risks and physical challenges，people still have several reasons for taking it up.
Some sportsmen feel that rock climbing can never become boring.This is because they have different places to go climbing.Additionally，there are several challenging routes to climb.If they are tired 3. walls at their location，they may go elsewhere 4._________________(experience) other challenging walls.Obviously，it offers great fun and adventure to people when they go high up on walls.When they push 5. (them) beyond the expected limits，they get 6. sense of achievement.Many people feel that rock climbing also gives them a feeling of freedom，as they can go wherever they want.
There are many sportsmen 7. also regard rock climbing as a physical challenge where they always move up the levels.After 8. (cross) a set level，they move to the next and then to the next.And they can always give a fight to their previously achieved 9._______________(goal)．It all depends on their physical 10. (fit) and skill levels.
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Ⅰ.1.It 2.concerning 3.effective 4.nutritious 5.as 6．going 7.to go 8.is 9.energetic 10.falling
Ⅱ.1.slim down 2.rather than 3.get into shape 4.take in 5．side effect
Ⅲ.1.My friend Mary often feels tired and can’t concentrate on her studies.
2．It is proved that
3．that this kind of medicine has a negative effect on our health
4．It is suggested that
5．Keeping a healthy diet and doing exercise regularly
Ⅳ.
语篇解读 这是一篇说明文。本文介绍了表面很瘦的人实际上体内的脂肪不一定就少，号召人们要通过锻炼来保持健康，而不仅仅是节食。
1．D [细节理解题。根据第五段内容可知，研究发现，身材苗条的人不一定就不胖。故选D。]
2．D [细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Exercise has to be an important part of your lifestyle”可知，在人们的生活中锻炼对保持健康有着重要的作用。故选D。]
3．D [词义猜测题。根据画线词前一句可知，好消息是，体内脂肪可以通过锻炼，甚至通过改善饮食轻易燃烧掉。再根据后一句可知，锻炼是你生活方式中很重要的一部分。由此可知，如果你想要健康，没有捷径，只有锻炼。从而推知画线词的意思是“捷径”。故选D。]
4．A [主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其根据第三段和第六段内容可知，这篇文章讲述的是瘦的人体内也可能有很多脂肪。故选A。]
Ⅴ.
语篇解读 这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了哥伦比亚举重运动员Oscar Figueroa在经历四届奥运会之后最终获得金牌的故事。
1．C [由句意可知，此处表达的是在他的运动员生涯中，故选C。]
2．A [他是一名运动员，结合下一段的“to competing in the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games”可知，他有四次参加奥运会比赛的机会；join in通常指参加某种活动，尤其指和其他人一起参加某项活动，而题干指的是他有机会参与奥运会的竞争、角逐，故选A。]
3．B [本句中and连接前后两个并列的具有相同感彩的词，由heartbreak可知，空处也是具有消极和悲伤色彩的词，故选B。]
4．B [由下文“Because he wasn’t satisfied with his result”可知，他已经参加了这次奥运会，故空处表达的是“出场”，故选B。]
5．D [本处表达的是因为他对自己这次的成绩不满意，所以期待参加2008年北京奥运会来证明自己，look forward to是固定短语，意为“期待；盼望”，故选D。]
6．D [由后文“his hand was ，which set him back in his weightlifting”可知，此处表示“不幸的是”，故选D。]
7．C [由后文“which set him back in his weightlifting”可知，他的手受伤了，故选C。]
8．B [本处表达的是手受伤使得他耽误比赛而失去这次机会，sth cost sb sth是固定搭配，意为“某事使某人损失某事物”，即手受伤使得他失去这次机会，故选B。]
9．A [由上文可知，他参加了奥运会并已经获得了银牌的荣誉，这是他所经历的过程，故选A。]
10．D [他此时已经获得了银牌，但是他有更高的目标，即想要赢得金牌，故他前往里约奥运会是想获得金牌，故选D。]
11．B [put up举起；take off脱下；take on呈现；set aside留出来，放在一边。由后文“and put them on the stage”可知，他脱下了鞋子，故选B。]
12．A [由上文他脱下鞋子并把它们放在台上可知，这表明他将退出奥运会，drop out of不再参加，退出，故选A。]
13．B [由本句“No matter how hard he felt，he never gave up”可知无论多难，他从未放弃，这股拼搏不放弃的精神所树立的榜样是强有力的，故选B。]
14．C [由下句“He said he was for the whole country in the competition in an interview.”可推知在他之前哥伦比亚没有人获得过这个领域的金牌，即他是第一个，故选C。]
15．C [由文章第一句可知他是一名举重运动员，故本处表达的是他为全国而举重，故选C。]
Ⅵ.
1．has been [考查动词的时态和主谓一致。句中的时间状语So far表示“到目前为止”，句子应用现在完成时，主语an improvement为第三人称单数形式，所以助动词使用has。]
2．attractive [考查词性转换。空处作表语，应用形容词attractive，表示“有吸引力的”。]
3．of [考查介词。be tired of表示“厌倦，厌烦”。]
4．to experience [考查非谓语动词。分析句子可知，空处作目的状语，应用不定式形式。]
5．themselves [考查代词。空处作动词push的宾语，与主语they指的是同一群人，所以空处应用反身代词，表示“他们自己”。]
6．a [考查冠词。结合句意，空处表示泛指，应用不定冠词，sense是发音以辅音音素开头的单词，前面应用a，构成a sense of...，表示“一种……的感觉”。]
7．who/that [考查定语从句。分析句子可知，空处引导限制性定语从句，修饰先行词sportsmen，先行词指人，关系词在定语从句中作主语，应用who/that引导从句。]
8．crossing [考查非谓语动词。After是介词，表示“在……之后”，后接动名词形式作宾语。]
9．goals [考查名词的复数。goal是可数名词，表示“目标”，根据前面的their可知，“目标”不止一个，应用名词的复数形式。]
10．fitness [考查词性转换。空前有形容词physical修饰，空处应填名词fitness，表示“健康”，为不可数名词，作动词短语depend on的宾语。]Ⅰ.单句语法填空
1．It’s becoming (fashion) to wear jeans at work.
2．The side effects of the pills she took are hanging her.
3．It was proved that the little girl really had a talent drawing.
4．Gathering courage to face failure can give us a sense of (achieve)．
5．Sometimes it may be effective (use) examples to explain abstract concepts.
6．A large amount of money (be) spent on the construction of the school last year.
7. Plastic surgery is expensive，and addition，it may cause deaths in the operation.
8．Don’t compare your (strong) with others’ weaknesses，which is meaningless.
9．The new president of the university tries his best to live up the expectations of his students.
10．As far as I am concerned，you must be content (have) such a good opportunity to be educated.
Ⅱ.选词填空
1．Those who fight against the truth are
.
2．The threat of homelessness hundreds of families.
3．Correct mistakes if you have made any and them if you have not.
4．The teenager made up his mind to study hard to his mother’s expectations.
5．I decided to change my attitude towards study.So I paying more attention in class.
Ⅲ.单句写作
1．如今，年轻人在外表上花费大量的时间和金钱。(amounts of)
Nowadays，young people are
.
2．他们喜欢在社交媒体上炫耀自己的美以及苗条的身材。(show off)
They enjoy __________________________ on social media.
3．为了保持好身材，他们总是不吃早餐，这对他们的健康有害。(which引导定语从句)
To keep a good figure，they always skip breakfast，
.
4．过分关注我们的外表是不明智的。(it作形式主语)
our external appearance.
5．相反，我们看待外表的方式应该是正确的和积极的。(the way)
Instead， should be correct and positive.
Ⅳ.阅读理解
If you’re someone who looks in the mirror every day and concentrates only on any minor flaw，you’re not alone.For many people，struggling with body image issues is a continuous battle.
“How hostile(恶意的) is the world to unattractive girls？” became a popular topic on Sina Weibo in March.
The topic met with agreement among many girls who shared their personal experiences.One Internet user talked about how her friends would often cut her image out of group pictures because they thought she was too fat.What became clear was that this feeling of insecurity and distance was all too common.
What promotes this anxiety among young people
As the country’s economy has developed rapidly，people are easier to be influenced by what others think of them，noted CGTN.
Greater time spent online also means greater exposure to advertisements promoting “paper-thin waists” or “chopstick legs”．Such unrealistic ideals only further young people’s anxiety and lead to an unhealthy mindset of perfectionism.
The anxiety over appearance and shape has pushed some people into physical and mental illness.According to Beat，the UK’s leading eating disorder charity，the idealization of thinness is a key factor in worsening the illness and preventing recovery.Some people even go through surgery just to achieve what they believe society considers “beautiful”．
But beauty doesn’t come from a makeup brush or a thinner waist.Growing taller and having perfect skin isn’t the solution to insecurity.The fact that every person is different is something to be celebrated.
A line from China’s first female monologue drama(独白剧) called Hear Her says it perfectly: “I am not perfect.Perfection is dull.I am perfect when I fully realize myself.”
1．What is a cause of young people’s anxiety about their body image according to the text
A．The standard promoted by some media.
B．The fierce competition they face.
C．The struggle they have experienced.
D．Their desire for easier success.
2．According to Beat，what plays a leading role in worsening people’s illness related to the anxiety over appearance and shape
A．The feeling of insecurity.
B．Other people’s opinion.
C．The desire for thinness.
D．The popularity of plastic surgery.
3．According to the text，what can people do to ease anxiety related to body image
A．Have plastic surgery.
B．Accept their differences.
C．Work to realize their dreams.
D．Stop wearing makeup.
4．Which of the following can be the best title for the passage
A．Avoid Misleading Advertisements
B．Stop Wearing Makeup
C．Improve Yourself
D．Celebrate Imperfection
Ⅴ.完形填空
Mack was watching a soccer match on TV.He was 1 for getting such a soccer uniform and told his mother about it.The days were passing by without 2 from his mother.Although he was disappointed，he never 3 his idea.
Mack kept considering how to achieve it soon.He found his mother 4 with her work.An idea struck his mind.He could 5 one of his trousers while his mother was busy.But he was 6 .What if his mother saw it and scolded(责备) him Finally，he made up his mind to paint.
One day，his mother was busy as usual.After work，she went home and stared in great 7 when she discovered a painting on a pair of trousers.Mack felt nervous for his mother’s sudden 8 .“I can’t 9 the uniform，but I can paint it on my trousers，” he said to his mother.“Then I will have my soccer uniform to 10 my dream.” He was afraid to face his mother.But his 11 was praiseworthy.He added，“Mom，I think you will 12 me for the work.” Pleased to hear the pleasant words，she appreciated him for his work and ignored the mistake.She didn’t 13 the uniform in the form of painting.
“Now，it will remain as your memorable work out of your thirst for football. 14 ，you have made your efforts.The 15 will add to your willpower to achieve your goal.But I hope you will be more sensible another time，” she conveyed.
1．A.curious B．responsible
C．thirsty D．famous
2．A.ambition B．reply
C．difficulty D．confidence
3．A.gave up B．agreed to
C．thought of D．put forward
4．A.bored B．content
C．disappointed D．busy
5．A.find B．wear
C．paint D．buy
6．A.familiar B．anxious
C．annoyed D．pleased
7．A.regret B．request
C．surprise D．comfort
8．A.warning B．decision
C．change D．arrival
9．A.produce B．get
C．require D．design
10．A.remember B．show
C．realize D．repeat
11．A.future B．discovery
C．research D．action
12．A.thank B．admire
C．protect D．remember
13．A.mind B．know
C．accept D．value
14．A.Thus B．However
C．Instead D．Anyway
15．A.quality B．method
C．comment D．difference
Ⅵ.语法填空
Proper exercise is beneficial to our health.As the experts say，swimming is an excellent way to work your entire body.An hour of swimming 1. (burn) almost as many calories as an hour of running.There are a lot of benefits you may gain from swimming 2. (regular)．
One of 3. biggest benefits of swimming is that it truly works well from head to toe.It can not only increase your heart rate without 4. (stress) your body，but also build up your muscles and 5. (strong)．Besides，swimming makes your heart and lung strong.It is so good for you that researchers say it may even reduce your risk of death.6._________(compare) with inactive people,7. (swim) have about half the risk of death.Some other studies have shown that swimming may help lower blood pressure and control blood sugar.
The number of persons 8. experience some level of insomnia(失眠症) is increasing，so this is excellent news—the researchers conclude that swimming is a potentially powerful way to relieve stress quickly and promote deeper sleep.
Swimming is safe for most people.As with any workout，there are certain risks associated with swimming.If you 9. (injure) or have a certain medical condition，be sure to check with your doctor before swimming.10. general，it’s a good idea to check with your doctor whenever you start a new exercise program.
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Ⅰ.1.fashionable 2.over 3.for 4.achievement 5.to use 6.was 7.in 8.strengths 9.to 10.to have
Ⅱ.1.fighting a losing battle 2.hangs over 3.guard against 4．live up to 5.ended up
Ⅲ.1.spending amounts of time and money on their appearance
2．showing off their beauty and slim figures
3．which is harmful to their health
4．It is unwise to over-concentrate on
5．the way (that/in which) we look at our physical appearance
Ⅳ.
语篇解读 这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了随着社会的发展，人们更容易对形象产生焦虑，但是事实上，每个人都是不同的，我们应该接受自己的不完美。
1．A [细节理解题。根据第六段内容可知，一些媒体宣传“A4腰”或“筷子腿”这样的广告，加剧了年轻人的焦虑，即一些媒体宣传的标准是年轻人的身材焦虑的一个原因，故选A。]
2．C [细节理解题。根据倒数第三段第二句可知，根据Beat的说法，对苗条身材的理想化，即对苗条身材的渴望，导致了人们的与外貌焦虑相关的病情恶化，故选C。]
3．B [推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的“The fact that every person is different is something to be celebrated.”可推断出，人们要接受自己的不同，才可以缓解形象焦虑，故选B。]
4．D [标题归纳题。通读全文尤其是最后两段可知，文章主要讲述了随着社会的发展，人们更容易对形象产生焦虑，但是事实上，每个人都是不同的，我们应该接受自己的不完美，故选D。]
Ⅴ.
语篇解读 本文是一篇记叙文。Mack对妈妈说想要一件自己喜欢的足球服，但他妈妈一直都没有表态。于是他在裤子上画了足球服。这一举动得到了他妈妈的表扬。
1．C [根据后文“for getting such a soccer uniform”可知，此处指他渴望得到一件这样的足球服。故选C。]
2．B [根据后文“Although he was disappointed”可知，母亲没有给他答复。故选B。]
3．A [根据后文“Mack kept considering how to achieve it soon.”可知，他从未放弃他的想法。故选A。]
4．D [根据后文“while his mother was busy”可知，此处指他的母亲忙着工作。故选D。]
5．C [根据后文“Finally，he made up his mind to paint.”可知，他可以在一条裤子上画画。故选C。]
6．B [根据后文“What if his mother saw it and scolded(责备) him？”可知，他很焦虑。故选B。]
7．C [根据语境可知，母亲回到家，发现一条裤子上有一幅画后很吃惊。故选C。]
8．D [对应上文“After work，she went home”，此处指母亲回家了，故选D。]
9．B [根据第一段中“for getting such a soccer uniform”可知，此处指获得制服。故选B。]
10．C [根据宾语“my dream”可知，此处指实现梦想，故选C。]
11．D [根据后文“she appreciated him for his work”可知，他的行为是值得赞扬的。故选D。]
12．B [根据后文“she appreciated him for his work”可知，母亲赞赏他所做的。故选B。]
13．A [根据上文“Pleased to hear the pleasant words，she appreciated him for his work and ignored the mistake.”可知，她不介意这件以画画为形式的制服。故选A。]
14．D [根据后文“you have made your efforts”可知，此处指不管怎样，你已经努力了。故选D。]
15．A [根据上文“you have made your efforts”可知，此处指努力的品质会增强实现目标的意志力。故选A。]
Ⅵ.
1．burns [考查动词的时态和主谓一致。空处为句子谓语动词，陈述客观事实用一般现在时，主语An hour of swimming不可数，看作第三人称单数，谓语动词用单数形式。故填burns。]
2．regularly [考查副词。修饰动词swimming应用副词作状语。故填regularly。]
3．the [考查冠词。此处表示“最大的好处之一”，最高级应用定冠词the修饰。故填the。]
4．stressing [考查非谓语动词。介词without后应用动名词形式。故填stressing。]
5．strength [考查名词。此处与上文muscles并列作build up的宾语，表示“力量”，不可数。故填strength。]
6．Compared [考查非谓语动词。空处作状语，应用非谓语动词，compare和逻辑主语“游泳者”之间为被动关系，应用过去分词，且句首单词需大写首字母。故填Compared。]
7．swimmers [考查名词。空处应填名词作主语，此处指“游泳者”，故swimmer符合题意，根据谓语动词have判断主语为复数。故填swimmers。]
8．who/that [考查定语从句。空处引导定语从句，先行词persons，指人，在从句中作主语，应用关系代词who/that引导。故填who/that。]
9．are injured [考查动词的时态、语态和主谓一致。空处为条件状语从句的谓语动词，结合“主将从现”原则，判断为一般现在时，主语you和injure之间为被动关系，故用被动语态，be动词用are。故填are injured。]
10．In [考查介词。结合句意，表达“一般来说”用in general，且句首单词需大写首字母。故填In。]Ⅰ.用适当的关系词填空
1．Do you still remember the day I first saw you
2．This is the exact reason for I passed out that day.
3．I’ll never forget the day on I was attacked by a shark.
4．I have reached a point in my career I need to decide which way to go.
5．I don’t believe the reason he told me yesterday at all.
6．You will get into a position you have to decide immediately.
7．The picture called up the days we spent together.
8．I have come around to explain the reason I was absent from the meeting.
9．This is the reason he explained to you for his absence.
10．After living in Paris for fifty years，he returned to the small village he grew up as a child.
Ⅱ.用定语从句完成句子
1．他上班迟到的原因是陷入了交通堵塞中。
The reason was that he was stuck in a traffic jam.
2．这是一位著名艺术家多年前住过的房子。
This is the house .
3．曾经有一段时间，女性被瞧不起。
There was a time
.
4．那个种着玫瑰花的花园为我叔叔所有。
The garden is owned by my uncle.
5．人类踏上另一个星球的那一天很快就会到来。
The day will soon come another planet.
Ⅲ.阅读理解
Sleep plays an important role in your mental health.Not being able to fall asleep，sleeping too much，or waking up many times throughout the night can affect your mental health.It can affect your mood，energy levels and behavior.It can also affect your relationships，your job performance and other aspects of your life.If this happens night after night，it will have an effect on your mental health.
According to Dr.Dimitriu，poor sleep on a consistent(持续的) basis can lead to a variety of issues，including anxiety，depression and worsening memory.
“Any sleep problem，like having trouble falling or staying asleep，or waking up often in the night，is worth researching if it’s been going on for more than a week or two，” says Dr.Dimitriu.Also，any symptoms(症状) that are obviously debilitating during the day，such as sleepiness，tiredness，lack of motivation，should be explored.
If you’re having trouble sleeping on an ongoing basis，it’s important to speak to a mental health professional.While this sleep problem could result from a lifestyle change，such as becoming a parent，moving to a new neighborhood or going through a stressful month of work，it is likely connected to your mental health.
You may be struggling with sleep，but what is the real cause A sleep study won’t necessarily give you this answer，but it will offer you more insight into the quality of sleep you’re getting and help you understand what exactly is happening to your body while you sleep.
If you’re experiencing poor mental health，it will have influence on your sleep，which is why sleep problems are often the first sign of a mental health problem.In order to improve your sleep，you’ll have to practice healthy sleep habits.
1．What can ongoing bad sleep cause according to Dr.Dimitriu
A．Crazy behaviour.
B．Lack of attention.
C．Poor memory.
D．High blood pressure.
2．What does the underlined word “debilitating” in paragraph 3 mean
A．Relaxing. B．Switching.
C．Reacting. D．Weakening.
3．What may affect your sleep quality according to the text
A．Bearing a baby for the first time.
B．Decorating your living room.
C．Studying hard during the day.
D．Your poor physical health.
4．What will probably be discussed in the paragraph following the text
A．Ways to deal with stress problems.
B．Ways to improve your sleep habits.
C．Signs of having poor mental health.
D．Real causes of poor sleep quality.
Ⅳ.完形填空
It was a classic night.The noisy Mexico City 1 calmed down.The main stadium of Olympic track and field competition was enveloped(笼罩) in the 2 .After he finished taking photos of the marathon winners 3 the victory，Greenspan，a world-famous news producer，found the stadium 4 .He was about to 5 when he suddenly saw a man with his right leg spotted with the blood ran into the stadium.This man ran lamely(跛脚地) out of breath，but he didn’t stop.After he ran along the track for a 6 and got to the finish line，he 7 on the ground.
Greenspan guessed this was a marathon athlete.Out of 8 ，he went over and asked why the athlete managed to run to the finish line with such 9 .
The young man，called Kowari from Tanzania，replied in a(n) 10 voice，“That my country sent me here from over 20,000 kilometers is not to let me get off the track in the competition，but to make me 11 the game.Though I’ve 12 all other runners，I have a sacred(神圣的) goal like them.The audience won’t 13 me，but my motherland is watching me from behind...” Tears welled up in Greenspan’s eyes.Soon，he spread the most 14 scene in the history of the Olympic Games to every corner of the world.Life should have a dream of reaching the peak.It is not whether we can reach the top but whether we’ve made the greatest 15 that counts.To reach the goal in the mind is also a success.
1．A.gradually B．obviously
C．actually D．extremely
2．A.sunlight B．darkness
C．flash D．view
3．A.admiring B．exploring
C．designing D．celebrating
4．A.busy B．different
C．empty D．noisy
5．A.work B．leave
C．quit D．report
6．A.mile B．minute
C．circle D．second
7．A.lay B．focused
C．jumped D．jogged
8．A.sight B．curiosity
C．control D．pity
9．A.difficulty B．feeling
C．adventure D．impression
10．A.proud B．excited
C．mad D．low
11．A.complete B．improve
C．admire D．challenge
12．A.competed with B．fallen behind
C．left behind D．started with
13．A.attract B．annoy
C．cheer D．influence
14．A.frightening B．exciting
C．touching D．confusing
15．A.achievement B．change
C．progress D．effort
Ⅴ.语法填空
In this age 1. advertisements flood social media and this online world 2.________(motivate) the idea of perfect bodies，more and more people feel the need to 3.__________(constant) improve their appearance and consequently many people develop anxiety and low self-respect issues.
Body dysmorphic disorder(身体畸形恐惧症)，a mental disorder，is increasingly becoming common.People suffering from this disorder may look at 4. (they) in the mirror and think they are fatter 5. they actually are.It is generally believed that women are more likely 6. (face) this problem，but the fact is that many men also have it.
Social media can be a big factor in this disorder.Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine published an article，7. (say) that the beauty function on social media can cause psychological problems 8. (relate) to body dysmorphic disorder.Photo editing can cause anxiety to such a level that many people choose to go for plastic surgery in 9._________ attempt to solve that problem.But plastic surgery is not a good 10. (choose)．Not only does it put your health at risk，but it also fails to deal with the real root of this mental issue.
课时精练三
Ⅰ.1.when 2.which 3.which 4.where 5.that/which 6．where 7.that/which 8.why 9.that/which 10.where
Ⅱ.1.why he was late for work
2．where a famous artist lived years ago
3．when women were looked down on/upon
4．where roses are planted
5．when human beings set foot on
Ⅲ.
语篇解读 这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了持续的睡眠问题会给人们的生活和工作带来不良的影响，为此要及时咨询心理健康专家以获取改善睡眠习惯的方法。
1．C [细节理解题。根据第二段内容可知，按照Dimitriu博士的说法，持续的睡眠不佳会导致记忆力不好。故选C项。]
2．D [词义猜测题。根据画线词之后的“such as sleepiness，tiredness，lack of motivation”可知，这些症状使人在白天表现出虚弱，由此猜测画线词表示“使人虚弱”。故选D项。]
3．A [细节理解题。根据第四段的“While this sleep problem could result from a lifestyle change，such as becoming a parent”可知，第一次生孩子属于生活方式的改变，可能会影响你的睡眠质量。故选A项。]
4．B [推理判断题。根据最后一段的“In order to improve your sleep，you’ll have to practice healthy sleep habits.”可推知，文章接下来可能会讨论改善睡眠习惯的方法。故选B项。]
Ⅳ.
语篇解读 这是一篇记叙文，文章主要讲述在墨西哥城奥运会的马拉松比赛结束后，坦桑尼亚运动员科瓦里在观众散去后依然带伤跑完全程，这动人的一幕被著名新闻制片人捕捉下来，传遍了世界的每一个角落。
1．A [根据上文“It was a classic night.”可知，到了夜晚喧闹的城市应是逐渐平静下来。故选A。]
2．B [由上文“It was a classic night.”可知时间是夜晚，所以主体育场笼罩在黑暗中。故选B。]
3．D [admire羡慕；explore探索；design设计；celebrate庆祝。结合上文“taking photos of the marathon winners”及下文“the victory”可知，获胜者应是庆祝比赛的胜利。故选D。]
4．C [根据上文“The noisy Mexico City calmed down.”及语境可知，比赛已经结束，体育场应是空无一人。故选C。]
5．B [根据上文“After he finished taking photos of the marathon winners the victory”可知，Greenspan拍摄完马拉松比赛获胜者庆祝胜利的照片，应该是准备离开体育场。故选B。]
6．C [根据“got to the finish line”可知，他沿跑道绕场一圈，到达终点线。故选C。]
7．A [上文“This man ran lamely(跛脚地) out of breath”提到这个人一瘸一拐，跑得上气不接下气，所以他到达终点线后应是躺在地上。故选A。]
8．B [根据“he went over and asked why the athlete managed to run...”可知，他是出于好奇，问那个人为什么这样做。故选B。]
9．A [根据上文“a man with his right leg spotted with the blood”以及“This man ran lamely(跛脚地)out of breath，but he didn’t stop.”可知，那个男人艰难地跑向了终点。故选A。]
10．D [结合语境可知，科瓦里刚完成比赛，躺在地上，所以应是低声地回答。故选D。]
11．A [根据上文科瓦里坚持跑到终点的行为可知，科瓦里认为祖国送自己来不是让自己离开赛道，而是要完成比赛。故选A。]
12．B [compete with与……比赛；fall behind落后于；leave behind留下；start with以……开始。根据上文内容可知，比赛已经结束，体育场已经空无一人，而这个男人才进场。因而他是落后于其他的选手。故选B。]
13．C [attract吸引；annoy使烦恼；cheer欢呼，喝彩；influence影响。结合语境可知，比赛已经结束了，所以不会有观众会他欢呼喝彩。故选C。]
14．C [frightening可怕的；exciting令人激动的；touching动人的；confusing令人困惑的。结合语境及上文“Tears welled up in Greenspan’s eyes.”可知，这是动人的一幕。故选C。]
15．D [achievement成就；change改变；progress进步；effort努力。结合上文内容可知，科瓦里尽最大努力坚持跑到终点，所以此处指我们是否到达顶峰不重要，重要的是是否付出了最大的努力。故选D。]
Ⅴ.
语篇解读 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了社交媒体助长了容貌焦虑，许多人产生了焦虑和自卑的问题。
1．when [考查定语从句。空处引导限制性定语从句修饰先行词age，空处在从句中作时间状语，应用when引导。故填when。]
2．motivates [考查动词的时态和主谓一致。此处描述的是客观事实，故用一般现在时；this online world是第三人称单数，故其谓语用第三人称单数形式。故填motivates。]
3．constantly [考查副词。修饰空后的动词improve应用副词作状语。故填constantly。]
4．themselves [考查代词。根据空后的“in the mirror”可知，主语“People suffering from this disorder”是在照镜子，故填they的反身代词。故填themselves。]
5．than [考查比较级。根据空前的fatter可知，此处表比较，故填than。]
6．to face [考查非谓语动词。此处为短语be likely to do sth，意为“有可能做某事”。故填to face。]
7．saying [考查非谓语动词。逻辑主语Researchers 与say之间是主动关系，故此处为动词的现在分词作伴随状语。故填saying。]
8．related [考查非谓语动词。逻辑主语psychological problems与relate之间是被动关系，故此处为动词的过去分词作后置定语。故填related。]
9．an [考查冠词。短语in an attempt to do sth 意为“企图做某事”。故填an。]
10．choice [考查名词。根据空前的a可知，此处应填单数名词。故填choice。]Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Most of us want to get in shape and be healthy.For many of us nutrition and watching what we eat is an important way to stay healthy.But when it comes to food，what is calorie counting，and what are the positives and negatives of it
A law in the UK came into force in April 2022 that requires restaurants，takeaways，and cafes to display the calorie information of non-pre-packed food and soft drinks on their menus.It’s a strategy aimed to deal with obesity and give people a more informed choice of what goes down into their stomachs.Being able to count calories and know how much we can eat is a great way to try and stay on track with our diet.
However，there are some disbelievers when it comes to calorie counting.200 calories of fresh fruit and 200 calories of junk food，for example cookies，have the same calorific value.However，there is a question of the health benefits of what you’re eating，regardless of calories.While fresh fruit like apples contains things like vitamin C，junk food could contain an unhealthy level of sugar and fats.Likewise(同样地)，fruit may fill you up and leave you not wanting more food for longer than a biscuit with equal calories—meaning，overall，you eat less.
Simply counting calories，while useful for weight loss，doesn’t take into account your intake of good fats，carbohydrates，and proteins—things that your body needs.So，if you’re trying to stick to a low-carbon diet，just looking at numbers of calories on a menu won’t be that useful.So，always be mindful that what you’re eating is part of a healthy balanced diet.
1．What’s the aim of the newly-passed law in the UK
A．To ensure food security.
B．To direct the food industry.
C．To help reduce obesity.
D．To get tough with the businessmen.
2．What opinion do disbelievers hold
A．Calorie alone doesn’t contribute to health.
B．Junk food has more calories than fresh fruit.
C．Less calories mean less food in your stomach.
D．Sugar and fats are more harmful than calories.
3．What’s the text mainly about
A．The best way to keep in shape.
B．A research result of obesity in the UK.
C．Nutrition and its health benefits.
D．Opinions and comments on calorie counting.
4．From which section of a magazine is this text most likely taken
A．Entertainment. B．Lifestyle.
C．Finance. D．Education.
B
I’d spent decades telling my girls that their bodies were a means to a long and satisfactory life，not objects to be admired because of how they look.I told them that good health and the energy to enjoy life should be their ultimate(最终的) goals，not fitting into society’s preconceived ideas of what is beautiful.
This year I’m sixty years old.I appear much older than before.This aging body of mine is not the one I expected to have.Looking at the old，fat，wrinkled woman in the mirror，I begin to complain(抱怨) about it.I’ve actually spent a lifetime focusing on my flaws，constantly complaining about my less-than-perfect self.As I was complaining yet again，my younger daughter told me，“Mom，stop.Stop putting yourself down.This is the body you live in now.It’s beautiful because it’s yours.” If I’m unwilling to accept my aging self with grace and dignity(尊严，自尊)，how can I possibly expect my girls to do the same when they face these same physical changes
And then，I learned that a friend of mine，the same age as me，died.At her funeral，her three heartbroken daughters spoke of their mother’s devotion，wisdom，and compassion(同情心)．They never said a single word about her appearance though her body had melted away during her last months.It didn’t matter.I left that funeral desperate to hold my own girls in my arms，to kiss them and tell them how much they mean to me，and to promise that I will do better，be better—for them as well as for myself.
And so，to honour the memory of my dear friend and to set a good example to my beloved girls，I promise to love my aging body，and celebrate the gift of being alive.
5．What can we learn about the author from the first two paragraphs
A．She was unaware of her words’ effects.
B．She was more of a talker than a doer.
C．She was unwilling to accept others’ advice.
D．She forgot to listen to her own advice.
6．What does the underlined word “flaws” in paragraph 2 probably mean
A．Treasures. B．Advantages.
C．Imperfections. D．Appearances.
7．What did the death of the author’s friend make her aware of
A．Action speaks louder than words.
B．Beauty comes from the depths of the soul.
C．Whatever is worth doing is worth doing well.
D．Lies can never change facts.
8．What can be the best title for the text
A．Running Through Life
B．Rebuilding Your Life
C．Remembering to Respect Others
D．Finding Beauty in Ourselves
C
You’re so young right now，but I hope this letter will be helpful to you one day when you’re older.I feel it is my responsibility，as a mother of two little girls，to lead you down a path that is relatively healthy when it comes to beauty and self-image.In a lot of women’s eyes，I’ve probably already failed in this aspect due to a lot of pink Barbie dolls in Vera’s room right now.
But I will say this about Barbie dolls: I played with Barbie dolls for many years when I was growing up and here I have a healthy body and a positive image.I have a master’s degree，a successful career and a published book.If Barbie dolls were really so damaging to my femininity(女人气质) and self-image，I highly doubt whether I could list all of these achievements.
It’s hard for us women not to worry about our weight or to wish we could afford more stylish clothes.It’s hard not to want someone else’s hair or eyelashes.We women go round and round in circles，holding hands and trying to be one another sometimes.The thing I’ll tell you is this: not even the prettiest of us feel settled.The girl you think looks the most perfect in all the world is probably the girl who wants to change herself more than anyone else.
Don’t let that message carry any weight within yourselves.You are not worthless.You are so full of love and light and you should let it shine through your every second.If someone pushes you down for standing tall then just push yourself back up and stand even taller，and know that the reason why they pushed you down in the first place is just that they’re scared.I want to tell you that I have never in my life felt more beautiful than when I have stood my tallest.
9．What does the author think about Barbie dolls
A．They did no harm to her image.
B．They enabled her to achieve a lot.
C．They prevented her development.
D．They contributed to her promotion.
10．What can we learn from the third paragraph
A．It’s women’s nature to be envious.
B．It’s easy to read women’s thoughts.
C．Women like to be close to each other.
D．Women tend to pursue a perfect appearance.
11．What does the author suggest her daughters do
A．Try to be the most beautiful.
B．Stand tall with love and toughness.
C．Compare themselves with others to improve.
D．Push others down on the way to be the tallest.
12．What’s the author’s purpose in writing the letter
A．To tell her daughters what real beauty is.
B．To warn her daughters of the trouble in life.
C．To share with her daughters all her experiences.
D．To persuade her daughters to follow her example.
Ⅱ.七选五
Although most games have winners and losers，the goal of sports is not to win every game.The real goals include getting exercise，having fun，and learning important social skills，like sportsmanship.
Good sportsmanship is all about respect.Good sports(具有运动家品格的人) respect the other players on their team.They respect the players on opposing teams.They respect coaches and they also respect the referees(裁判) or other officials involved in their games. 1 They shout at their teammates and they talk back to coaches or referees.
Kids usually learn sportsmanship—good and bad—from the adults in their lives. 2 If parents and coaches show disrespect to other fans，referees，or each other，kids will likely act the same way on the field.
3 Some of them are very basic and easy to do，like shaking hands with other players before a game.Other examples may take a little more courage，such as acknowledging a great play made by the opposing team.
Learning good sportsmanship is important because it helps you develop an attitude of graciousness(礼貌) and respect that will carry over into all the other areas of your life! If you’re a good sportsman on the field，you’ll also likely be a good sportsman in the classroom. 4
So be a good sportsman in whatever you do！ 5 When others see you acting in a way that makes it clear that winning isn’t the most important thing，you can move on to focusing on the important things，like having fun，getting exercise，and improving your skills.
A．Good sportsmanship can be shown in many ways.
B．However，bad sportsmanship is all about disrespect.
C．The example you set can be a powerful teaching tool for others.
D．Players’ parents and coaches set examples that kids tend to follow.
E．We can be good sports by encouraging others but not laughing at them.
F．Starting as a good sportsman earlier will help you be a good sport as you get old.
G．Being a good sport in the classroom will eventually lead to being a good sport in the workplace.
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Ⅰ.
1．C [细节理解题。根据第二段中“It’s a strategy aimed to deal with obesity”可知，英国新通过的这项法律的目的是帮助减少肥胖。故选C。]
2．A [推理判断题。根据第三段中“However，there are some disbelievers...have the same calorific value...there is a question of the health benefits of what you’re eating，regardless of calories.”可知，质疑者认为热量本身对健康没有意义，食物的营养更重要。故选A。]
3．D [主旨大意题。通读全文可知，这篇文章主要讲的是计算卡路里的意义和局限性，介绍了针对计算卡路里的不同观点。故选D。]
4．B [文章出处题。文章主要介绍了考虑到健康问题，我们是否应该计算卡路里，这与健康生活有关，所以文章最有可能是从杂志的“生活方式”版块选取的。故选B。]
语篇解读 本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。作者日渐衰老，因外表的不完美而心生抱怨，但朋友的去世使她意识到真正的美源自灵魂深处，要努力发现自身的美，认真享受生活。
5．D [推理判断题。第一段交代了作者对女儿们的忠告，结合第二段最后一句可知，面对日渐衰老的自己，作者难以释怀，忘记了自己对孩子们的忠告。故选D。]
6．C [词义猜测题。根据画线词后文“constantly complaining about my less-than-perfect self”可推知，作者之所以抱怨自己不够完美，是因为一直关注自己的缺点，由此可知画线词flaws意为“缺点，瑕疵”。故选C。]
7．B [推理判断题。根据第三段中的“...spoke of their mother’s devotion，wisdom，and compassion(同情心)．..It didn’t matter.”可知，作者朋友的女儿们只提到了母亲高尚的品格，而对外貌只字未提，作者因此意识到了美来自灵魂的深处。故选B。]
8．D [标题归纳题。作者朋友的去世使她意识到了真正的美源自灵魂深处，而不应注重外表的不完美，结合最后一段中的“I promise to love my aging body，and celebrate the gift of being alive”可知，D项“发现自己的美”最适合作为文章标题。故选D。]
9．A [细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句可知，作者认为芭比娃娃对她的自我形象无害，故选A。]
10．D [推理判断题。根据第三段内容尤其是最后两句可知，即使是最美的女性也会想改变自己的外表，由此可推知，女性往往倾向于追求完美的外表。故选D。]
11．B [细节理解题。根据最后一段中“If someone pushes you down for standing tall...that they’re scared.”可知，作者希望女儿们带着爱和坚强挺直腰板。故选B。]
12．A [写作意图题。根据第一段第二句以及文章主要内容可知，作者写这篇文章是为了告诉女儿们什么才是真正的美丽。故选A。]
Ⅱ.
语篇解读 本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了体育精神的具体表现以及为什么要培养优秀的体育精神。
1．B [上文阐释了好的体育精神表现为尊重，下文提到了不尊重他人的情况，可知选项B“相反，糟糕的体育精神表现为不尊重”引出下文，符合语境。故选B。]
2．D [根据上文可知，成年人在体育精神方面会对孩子产生影响，下文提到如果父母和教练对他人表现出不尊重，孩子们很可能会在赛场上表现出同样的行为，选项D“运动员的父母和教练为孩子们树立了榜样”承上启下，符合语境。故选D。]
3．A [下文提到的是好的体育精神的具体表现，因此设空处总领全段，A项“优秀的体育精神体现在许多方面”符合语境。下文中的Some of them，Other examples与A项的in many ways呼应，故选A。]
4．G [根据上文可知，良好的体育精神对生活中其他方面也有影响，G项“在课堂上做个有风度的人，最终也会让你在职场中成为有风度的人”承接上文，in the classroom为复现词，故选G。]
5．C [根据下文“When others see you acting in a way...”可知，选项C“你树立的榜样可以成为其他人有力的教学工具”与下文语义一致，衔接紧密。故选C。]
