【1】

It was a cold December and Mrs. Bell wanted to do a lot of shopping. She waited until it was Saturday, when her husband was free, and she took him to the shops with her to pay for everything and to carry for her what she had bought. They went to a lot of shops, and Mrs. Bell bought everything she could think of.

She often stopped and said, “Look, Peter! Isn’t that beautiful?

“All right, my dear. How much is it?” answered Mr. Bell, and then he took money out to buy it for her.

It was almost dark when they came out of the last shop, and Mr. Bell was tired. He was thinking about a nice drink by the side of a warm fire home. Suddenly his wife looked up at the sky and said, “Look at that beautiful moon, Peter!”

Without stopping, Mr. Bell answered at once. “All right, dear. How much is it?” Then he took his wallet out of his pocket.

【1】Mrs. Bell took her husband to the shops because           ．

A．he liked beautiful things

B．he liked to do shopping too.

C．she wanted him to pay money

D．he was always free

【2】Mrs. Bell bought            in the shops.

A．nothing   B．a drink

C．the most beautiful thing D．a number of things

【3】Mr. Bell            shopping.

A．was addicted to      B．was thinking about

C．was tired of     D．was very interested in

【4】According to the last paragraph, we know Mr. Bell           .

A．wanted to buy the moon

B．did not really know what his wife was saying

C．was a millionaire

D．did not like the idea of buying the moon

答案：

【1】C

【2】D

【3】C

【4】B

解析试题分析：本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了一个丈夫陪购物狂妻子逛街时发生的幽默故事。妻子在商店里看见任何漂亮的东西都想买，而丈夫很不情愿陪妻子逛街，所以当妻子感叹天上的月亮很美时，丈夫根本没有认真在听，甚至掏出钱包要“买”月亮。

【1】C 推理判断题。由第一段中“when her husband was free, and she took him to the shops with her to pay for everything”可知，妻子希望丈夫能为她买的任何东西买单。故选C。

【2】D 细节理解题。根据文中二三两段可知，丈夫为妻子买了许多她觉得漂亮的东西。其他选项均不符合题意。故选D。

【3】C 推理判断题。由“He was thinking about a nice drink by the side of a warm fire home”丈夫希望在家中火炉旁畅饮，可知他不想陪妻子逛街。故选C。

【4】B .推理判断题。妻子说月亮很漂亮，丈夫未经思考就问价格，说明丈夫并未真正在听妻子说话。故选B。

【2】

Many facts suggest that children are overweight and the situation is getting worse, according to the doctors. I feel there are a number of reasons for this.

Some people blame the fact that we are surrounded by shops selling unhealthy, fatty foods, such as fried chicken and ice cream, at low prices. This has turned out a whole generation of grown-ups who seldom cook a meal for themselves. If there were fewer of these restaurants, then probably children would buy less take-away food.

There is another argument that blames parents for allowing their children to become overweight. I agree with this, because good eating habits begin early in life, long before children start to visit fast food shops. If children are given fried chicken and chocolate rather than healthy food, or are always allowed to choose what they eat, they will go for sweet and salty foods every time, and this will carry on throughout their lives.

There is a third reason for this situation. Children these days take very little exercise. They do not walk to school. When they get home, they sit in front of the television or their computers and play computer games. Not only is this an unhealthy pastime, it also gives them time to eat more unhealthy food. What they need is to go outside and play active games or sports.

The above are the main reasons for this problem, and therefore we have to encourage young people to be more active, as well as steer them away from fast food shops and bad eating habits.

【1】According to the text, what kind of children may eat more unhealthy food?

A．Those who often take exercise.

B．Those who often watch television.

C．Those who often have meals at home.

D．Those who often walk to school.

【2】The author thinks that children are becoming overweight because          ．

A．their parents often cook meals for them

B．they are too busy to go out and play

C．they can' t choose what to eat

D．there are too many fast food shops around

【3】The word "steer" underlined in the last sentence most probably means           .

A．force B．guide

C．expect     D．observe

【4】The main purpose of the text is to           .

A．tell a story       B．provide facts

C．give advice     D．compare opinions

答案：

【1】B

【2】D

【3】B

【4】C

解析试题解析：当下青少年超重现象越来越严重，作者总结了三方面原因：一是垃圾食品店太多太廉价，二是家长没有让孩子养成一个健康饮食的习惯，三是孩子越来越少的锻炼。因此作者呼吁青少年多参加体育活动，远离垃圾食品，形成健康饮食习惯，远离肥胖症。

【1】B 细节理解题，由第四段中“Not only is this an unhealthy pastime, it also gives them time to eat more unhealthy food.”可知看电视的时候给了孩子吃垃圾食品的机会。故选B。

【2】D 细节理解题，作者给出了导致肥胖的三个理由：垃圾食品店太多、饮食习惯不健康、锻炼太少。故选D。

【3】B 词义判断题。A力量、暴力；B引导；C期望；D观察。根据上下文“as well as steer them away from fast food shops and bad eating habits.”作者的意思应为原理快餐店和垃圾食品。故选B。

【4】C .主旨大意题，作者分析了当下青少年超重的几个原因，并在最后一段呼吁青少年远离垃圾食品、保持健康饮食习惯、经常体育锻炼、远离肥胖。故选C。

【3】

Gift No. I

Offer to be your mother's health friend. Promise to be there for any and all doctor's visits

whether a disease or a regular medical check-up. Most mothers always say "no need," another set of eyes and ears is always a good idea at a doctor's visit. The best part ? This one is free.

Gift No. 2

Help your mother organize all of her medical records, which include the test results and medical information. Put them all in one place. Be sure to make a list of all of her medicines and what times she takes them. "Having all this information in one place could end up saving your mother's life," Dr. Marie Savard said.

Gift No. 3

Enough sleep is connected to general health conditions. "Buy your mother cotton sheets and comfortable pillows to encourage better sleep," Savard said. "We know that good sleep is very important to our health."

Gift No. 4

Some gift companies such as Presents for Purpose allow you to pay it forward this Mother's Day by picking gifts in which 10 percent of the price you pay goes to a charity (慈善机构). Gift givers can choose from a wide variety of useful but inexpensive things -many of which are "green" - and then choose a meaningful charity from a list. When your mother gets the gift, she will be told that she has helped the chosen charity.

【1】What are you advised to do for your mother at doctor's visits?

A．Take notes.     B．Be with her.

C．Buy medicine. D．Give her gifts.

【2】What can be a gift of organization for your mother?

A．Keeping her medical information together.

B．Buying all gifts for her from one company.

C．Making a list of her medical check-ups.

D．Storing her medicines in a safe place.

【3】Where can you find a gift idea to improve your mother’s sleep?

A．In Gift No. 1.   B．In Gift No. 2.

C．In Gift No. 3.   D．In Gift No. 4.

【4】Buying gifts from Presents for Purpose allows mothers to

A．enjoy good sleep   B．be well-organized

C．bet extra support   D．give others help

答案【1】B

【2】A

【3】C

【4】D

解析试题解析：母亲节就要到了，作者从母亲的健康等方面入手，给出了四个低成本母亲节礼物。既节约了成本，也非常有意义。

【1】B 细节理解题。第一段中“another set of eyes and ears is always a good idea at a doctor's visit.”暗指孩子的照顾就是很好的建议。故选B

【2】A 推理判断题。根据第二段“Help your mother organize all of her medical records, which include the test results and medical information. Put them all in one place”帮助妈妈管理所有的药物记录，包括检查结果和杳无信息。把他们都放在一起。故选A。

【3】C 细节理解题。第三段中“Buy your mother cotton sheets and comfortable pillows to encourage better sleep,”给你的母亲买一个棉被单和舒服的枕头以帮助她们获得更好的睡眠。故选C。

【4】D 细节理解题。最后一段最后一句“she will be told that she has helped the chosen charity.”她会被告知她已经包裹住了选择的慈善机构。可知可以给他人帮助。故选D。

【4】

There is a growing problem of what to do with electronic waste such as old televisions, computers, radios, cellular telephones and other electronic equipment.

Electronic trash, or e-waste, is piling up faster than ever in American homes and businesses. People do not know what to do with old televisions or computers, so they throw them in the trash.

National Solid Wastes Management Association (NSWMA) state programs director Chaz Miller says the large amount of electronic waste Americans produce is not unexpected.

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates more than 400 million consumer electronic items are dumped each year, and there is a push by more states to ban the waste from landfills(垃圾填埋场) and create recycling programs. They can be torn apart and sorted for useable parts. Mike Fannon who runs the plant in Baltimore, says, "There are a lot of valuable metals that can be recovered and reused instead of just putting them in the landfill, and in certain components, there are some materials that should not really be in the landfill," Fannon explains.

Fannon says nearly 20 percent of electronic waste is recycled nationwide. Thirteen years ago, it was only about 6 percent. Recycling rates continue to rise as more communities have banned electronics from landfills in an effort to keep e-waste poisons like lead(铅) and mercury（汞） out of garbage dumps.

This year, several states like Vermont imposed a ban on electronic waste in landfills. More than 25 other states have also adopted landfill bans, e-waste recycling programs or both. Chaz Miller says more can be done to boost electronic waste recycling.

"We can do much better," noted Miller. "I think clearly our goal should be to do as well as we do recycling newspapers."

【1】Which of the following does NOT belong to e-waste?

A．Old televisions.      B．Old computers.

C．Old cell phones      D．Old newspapers.

【2】 Why is e-waste banned from landfills in many states?

A．Because it can not be recycled.

B．Because it might damage the environment.

C．Because it can be shipped to other countries.

D．Because the landfills are already full.

【3】According to Mike Fannon, what might be the best way of dealing with e-waste?

A．Recycling it.    B．Selling it.

C．Burying it. D．Breaking it.

【4】What can we learn from the passage?

A. At present, less then 10 percent of e-waste is recycled.

B. Chaz Miller works for EPA.

C. All states in the US have banned e-waste from landfills.

D. Experts are optimistic about the future of e-waste.

答案：

【1】D

【2】B

【3】A

【4】D

解析试题解析：随着科技的不断发展，电子垃圾的处理成为了越来越严重的问题，在美国，以往人们将旧的电器直接扔掉，这将直接对环境造成污染。现在许多洲都采取了各种措施禁止电子垃圾的直接填埋，使电子垃圾的回收率大大提升，但仍需更多的努力。

【1】D 细节理解题。第一段提到“There is a growing problem of what to do with electronic waste such as old televisions, computers, radios, cellular telephones and other electronic equipment.”电子垃圾的处理问题已越来越严重，例如旧电视、电脑、收音机、手机以及其他电子设备，旧报纸不属于电子设备，故选D。

【2】B推理判断题题。第五段最后提到“in an effort to keep e-waste poisons like lead(铅) and mercury（汞） out of garbage dumps.”努力使电子垃圾上海例如铅和汞远离垃圾堆，可知这些化学元素会对环境产生污染。故选B。

【3】A 细节理解题。第四段中Mike Fannon 说"There are a lot of valuable metals that can be recovered and reused instead of just putting them in the landfill”在电子垃圾中有很多有用的金属能够被回收和再利用，而不是仅仅填埋它们。故选A。

【4】D 推理判断题。最后一段"We can do much better," noted Miller. "I think clearly our goal should be to do as well as we do recycling newspapers." Miller说我们能做得更好，我清楚地认为我们能够把电子垃圾处理得像回收旧报纸那样好。Optimistic对…乐观的，专家们对电子垃圾的处理持着很乐观的态度，故选D。

【5】

Welcome to your future life!

You get up in the morning and look into the mirror. Your face is firm and young-looking. In 2035, medical technology is better than ever. Many people your age could live to be 150,so at 40, you’re not old at all. And your parents just had an anti-aging(抗衰老的)  treatment. Now, all three of  you look the same age !

You say to your shirt , ”Turn red.” It changes from blue to red. In 2035, “smart clothes” contain particles(粒子) much smaller than the cells in your body. The particles can be programmed to change clothes’ color or pattern.

You walk into the kitchen . You pick up the milk ,but a voice says ,” You shouldn’t drink that!” Your fridge has read the chip (芯片) that contains information about the milk , and it Knows the milk is old . In 2035, every article of food in the grocery store has such a chip .

It’s time to go to work . In 2035, cars drive themselves. Just tell your “smart car” where to go. On the way , you can call a friend using your jacket sleeve . Such “smart technology” is all around you.

So will all these things come true? “For new technology to succeed,” says scientist Andrew Zolli ,”it has to be so much better that it replaces what we have already.” The Internet is one example what will be the next?

【1】We can learn from the text that in the future__________.

A．people will never get old

B．everyone will look the same

C．red will be the most popular color

D．clothes will be able to change their pattern

【2】What can be inferred from Paragraph 4?

A．Milk will be harmful to health.

B．More drinks will be available for sale.

C．Food in the grocery store will carry electronic information.

D．Milk in the grocery store will stay fresh much longer.

【3】Which of  the  following is mentioned in the text?

A．Nothing can replace the Internet.

B．Fridges will Know what people need.

C．Jacked sleeves can be used as a guide.

D．Cars will be able to drive automatically.

【4】What is the text mainly about?

A．Food and clothing in 2035.

B．Future technology in everyday life.

C．Medical treatments of the future.

D．The reason for the success of new technology.

答案：

【1】D

【2】C

【3】D

【4】B

解析试题解析：欢迎来到未来的生活，本文作者虚构了2035年的某一天，父母和我们一样年轻，衣服可以自己改变颜色， 每种食物都嵌入了包含了所有该食物信息的芯片。汽车也能无人驾驶。这样智能的科技充满了我们的生活。

【1】D 细节理解题。第二段中提到“The particles can be programmed to change clothes’ color or pattern.”这些粒子被设定可以改变衣服的颜色和图案。故选D。

【2】C推理判断题题。第四段最后“Your fridge has read the chip (芯片) that contains information about the milk , and it Knows the milk is old . In 2035, every article of food in the grocery store has such a chip .

”。你的冰箱阅读了包含牛奶信息的芯片，2035年，杂货店所有类型的食物都会有一个这样的芯片，故选C。

【3】D 细节理解题。倒数第二段提到“In 2035, cars drive themselves”2035年，汽车能够自己驾驶了。故选D。

【4】B 主旨大意题。本文以第二人称介绍了未来生活的某一天，从智能的衣服、冰箱、汽车等，描述了未来的科技。故选B。