1、A I 完形填空 I was visiting Costa Rica when I found myself in a bad situation. All my bank cards werent 1 abroad, and I only had $ 5 and a return ticket in two weeks. Back then, there were no cellphone or Internet. It was 2 who came to my rescue(救援) to get me home. I thought the city dangerous and decid
2、ed to find kind people in the 3 . With my remaining coins, I to the bus station and found a bus to the countryside that I could 5 . Five hours later, I arrived at Santa Rosa. I knocked door to door, 6 my situation with my very poor Spanish, 7 everyone pointed me to another house. Finally, I 8 a Chin
3、ese restaurant. The owner was extremely 9 . She heard my story and felt 10 for me. She said her son had a similar 11 . At that time, some other people were very kind to him, and she remembered how 12 that made her feel. She invited me in, gave me food, and called the Red Cross to 13 me. I spent my r
4、emaining days in Costa Rica with the help of the Red Cross. I realized that being able to receive kindness is a 14 for other people as well. And kindness 15 more kindness in small ripples(波纹). 1. A. working B. changing C. traveling D. increasing 2. A. villagers B. tourists C. friends D. strangers 3.
5、 A. street B. town C. countryside D. community 4. A. drove B. flew C. headed D. rode 5. A. buy B. afford C. rent D. earn 6. A. explaining B. sharing C. exchanging D. exploring 7. A. or B. but C. and D. so 8. A. thought of B. heard of C. arrived at D. aimed at 9. A. rich B. kind C. busy D. serious 10
6、. A. proud B. happy C. excited D. sorry 11.A. adventure B. experience C. failure D. method 12.A. warm B. curious C. cool D. nervous 13.A. choose B. calm C. comfort D. rescue 14. A. gift B. trouble C. trap D. request 15. A. improves B. challenges C. encourages D. designs II 阅读理解 As a high school seni
7、or, Kimmarie Pond had never even considered cycling to get fit. That changed after she participated (参加) in Soul-Cycles program called Soul Scholarships. The program teaches healthy lifestyle lessons to teens from New Yorks suburbs, where healthy living isnt always discussed in schools or the commun
8、ity. The 17-year-old girl was asked if she thought she was too old to learn about living a healthy lifestyle. “I would say that youre never too old to learn anything.” Pond replied. “I dont think cycling is that hard,” she added. Like Pond, Brown said his favorite part of the program came after they
9、 got off the bikes. “We take nutrition classes, where we learn about alternative(可供替代的) food choices, healthy opinions that encourage us to be more healthy,” he said. “Adapting(适应) to change, ” he added, “is not something Id necessarily do, but I did it, and for me that means everything.” Early resu
10、lts are positive, and not just for Brown. About one third of the participants did not exercise before joining the program. Now ,95 percent of the participants are working out regularly. The participants are also reported to have cut back on soda, which can have a high sugar content, by 46 percent. “
11、We have never expected that the kids would be so energetic and devoted to the program,” said Ashley Mashihi, a cycling instructor. Small steps can mean big change for these teens. Maria Caban says she feels different now. “What I walk out, ”she says. “I walk with my head up. I feel a lot of pride in
12、 my participation.” 1. Kimmarie Pond had never thought of keeping fit by _. A. learning a healthy lifestyle B. joining a group C. riding a bicycle D. going on a diet 2. Which part of the program does Brown like best? A. Discussing healthy options B. Riding a bike C. Learning something new D. Taking
13、nutrition classes 3. Since they joined the program, the percentage of participants who work out regularly has risen by _. A. about 28 % B. about 62% C. about 85% D. about 95% 4. How is Maria Caban feeling now? A. She is feeling painful B. She is feeling confident C. She is feeling embarrassed D. She
14、 is feeling excited III 语法填空 There is a disease sweeping(迅速传播) the world today 1 is killing far more people than any other, including AIDS and SARS. That disease is Obesity. The World Health Organization(WHO) stated that of the 56.5 million 2 (death) per year around the world, over 50 percent 3 (cau
15、se) by disease connected 4 unhealthy diets and lack of exercise, and that many of these could have been prevented 5 (full). In the face of these 6 (shock) statistics, the WHO announced 7 plan to fight obesity. It invited governments around the world 8 (join) in the campaign to encourage its citizens
16、 to adopt a sensible diet and to take up some forms of physical activities. As part of 9 (it) plan, the WHO asked governments to consider the bad effect of food advertisements on 10 (encourage) people to eat unhealthy food. B Good morning Britains Susanna Reid is used to grilling guests on the sofa
17、every morning, but she is cooking up a storm in her latest role- showing families how to prepare delicious and nutritious meals on a tight budget. In Save Money: Good Food, she visits a different home each week and with the help of chef Matt Tebbutt offers top tips on how to reduce food waste, while
18、 preparing recipes for under 5 per family a day. And the Good morning Britain presenter says shes been able to put a lot of what shes learnt into practice in her own home, preparing meals for sons, Sam, 14, Finn, 13, and Jack, 11. “We love Mexican churros, so I buy them on my phone from my local Mex
19、ican takeaway restaurant,” she explains. “I pay 5 for a portion(一份), but Matt makes them for 26p a portion, because they are flour, water, sugar and oil. Everybody can buy takeaway food, but sometimes were not aware how cheaply we can make this food ourselves.” The eight-part series(系列节目), Save Mone
20、y: Good Food, follows in the footsteps of ITVs Save Money: Good Health, which gave viewers advice on how to get value from the vast range of health products on the market. With food our biggest weekly household expense, Susanna and Matt spend time with a different family each week. In tonights Easer
21、 special they come to the aid of a family in need of some delicious inspiration on a budget. The team transforms the familys long weekend of celebration with less expensive but still tasty recipes. 1. What do we know about Susanna Reid? A. She enjoys embarrassing her guests B. She has started a new
22、programme C. She dislikes working early in the morning D. She has had a tight budget for her family 2. How does Matt Tebbutt help Susanna? A. He buys cooking materials for her B. He prepares food for her kids C. He assists her in cooking matters D. He invites guest families for her 3. What does the
23、author intend to do in paragraph 4? A. Summarize the previous paragraphs B. Provide some advice for the readers C. Add some background information D. Introduce a new topic for discussion 4. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Keeping Fit by Eating Smart B. Balancing Our Daily Diet C. Makin
24、g yourself a Perfect Chef D. Cooking Well for Less B Marian Bechtel sits at West Palm Bechs Bar Louie counter by herself, quietly reading her 3-book as she waits for her salad. What is she reading? None of your business! Lunch is Bechtels “me” time. And like more Americans, shes not alone. A new rep
25、ort found 46 percent of meals are eaten alone in America. More than half(53 percent) have breakfast alone and nearly half (46 percent) have lunch by themselves. Only at dinnertime are we eating together anymore, 74 percent, according to statistics from the report. “I prefer to go out and be out. Alo
26、ne, but together, you know?” Bechtel said, looking up from her book. Bechtel, who works in downtown West Palm Beach, has lunch with coworkers sometimes, but like many of us, too often works through lunch at her desk. A lunchtime escape allows her to keep a boss for tapping her on the shoulder. She r
27、eturns to work feeling energized. “Today, I just wanted some time to myself,” she said. Just two seats over, Andrew Mazoleny, a local videographer, is finishing his lunch at the bar. He likes that he can sit and check his phone in peace or chat up the barkeeper with whom hes on a first-name basis if
28、 he wants to have a little interaction(交流). “I reflect on how my days gone and think about the rest of the week,” he said. “Its a chance for self-reflection. You return to work recharged and with a plan.” That freedom to choose is one reason more people like to eat alone. There was a time when peopl
29、e may have felt awkward about asking for a table for one, but those days are over. Now ,We have our smartphones to keep us company at the table. “It doesnt feel as alone as it may have before all the advances in technology,” said Laurie Demeritt, whose company provided the statistic for the report.
30、5. What are the statistics in paragraph 3 about? A. Food variety B. Eating habits C. Table manners D. Restaurant service 6. Why does Bechtel prefer to go out for lunch ? A. To meet with her coworkers B. To catch up with her work C. To have some time on her own D. To collect data for her report 7. Wh
31、at do we know about Mazoleny? A. He makes videos for the bar B. Hes fond of the food at the bar C. He interviews customers at the bar D. HEs familiar with the barkeeper 8. What is the text mainly about? A. The trend of having meals alone B. The importance of self-reflection C. The stress from workin
32、g overtime D. The advantage of wireless technology II 语法填空 On our way to the house, it was raining 1 hard that we couldnt help wondering how long it would take 2 (get) there. It was in the middle of Pearl City. We were first greeted with the barking by a pack 3 dogs, seven to be exact. They were wel
33、l trained by their masters 4 had great experience with caring for these animals Our hosts shared many of their experiences and 5 (recommend) wonderful places to eat, shop, and visit. For breakfast, we were able to eat papaya(木瓜) and other fruits from their trees in the backyard. When they were free
34、from work, they invited us to local events and let us know of an interesting 6 (compete) to watch, together with the story behind it. They also shared with us many 7 (tradition) stories about Hawaii that were 8 (huge) popular with tourists. On the last day of our week-long stay, we 9 (invite) to attend a private concert on a beautiful farm on the North Shore under the stars, 10 (listen) to musicians and meeting interesting locals.
