第二部分 閱讀理解(共兩節(jié)，滿分40分)

　　第一節(jié)(共15小題;每小題2分，滿分30分)

　　閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個選項(A、B、C和D)中，選出最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。

　　A

　　Are you learning a foreign 1anguage? Do you find it challenging to learn a foreign language? However，there are a few tips you can use in order to earn a top grade--as well as actually use the skills you've learned.

　　One of the most important and basic lessons in dealing with a foreign language is to learn and understand each concept and lesson before moving on to the next one.If you don’t understand one concept but move on to the next chapter anyway，you're less likely to understand the new material.

　　Learning a new language is not only an academic tool，but can help you in your everyday life as well.Being good at another language can help you communicate with other people，aid you when traveling to foreign countries，and even make your resume look better.

　　And it is important to learn correct pronunciation as soon as possible for poor pronunciation can be hard to break.Native speakers of the language as well as others fluent in the language you are 1earning will appreciate your efforts to learn correct pronunciation.

　　Gather outside materials such as books，study guides，books on tape，and travel books to aid you in learning the language.Your textbooks can't possibly teach you everything you need to know，so seeking out—side sources is generally a good rule of thumb to keep in mind.

　　A significant motivator in learning a foreign language is traveling to the country where the language is spoken.That way，you can see firsthand how the language is used，learn the culture，and meet native speakers of the language.Native speakers appreciate sincere attempts of others who take the time to learn their language.

　　Seek out native speakers of your new language in your school or neighborhood.They can help you with many skills，including pronunciation，and they can provide immediate feedback on your progress.

　　21.This passage is written to __________.

　　A.explain why learning a foreign language is challenging

　　B.tell us the importance of learning foreign 1anguages

　　C.tell us some ways of earning a top grade

　　D.give us some tips on learning foreign languages

　　22.What's the best subtitle of Paragraph 3?

　　A.Think beyond academic tool.

　　B.Learn each concept.

　　C.Plan a trip to use your skills.

　　D.Consider a language as an academic tool.

　　23.We can learn from the passage that __________.

　　A.textbooks are not good for us when 1earning a foreign language

　　B.1earning pronunciation well from the very beginning is very important

　　C.poor pronunciation can be easy to break with the help of native speakers

　　D.seeking too many outside sources will be more harmful than beneficial

　　B

　　Each of us can live strong，healthy，energetic lives for a long time to come.The key?Actually，there are many of them.

　　Eat fewer calories，but more food

　　Slimming down can help prevent disease，and cutting way back on the amount you eat may even slow the aging process.When nutrition researchers invited themselves over for dinner in kitchens across the globe-from Greece to Japan to the state of Pennsylvania--they discovered a stomach-satisfying secret to good health：Pile your plate high with vegetables and fruits，add respectable parts of beans and whole grains，and ignore high-calorie food like cheeseburgers，cream sauces，and fatty meats.

　　Use exercise as an anti-aging vaccine

　　Exercise can help you gain a better quality of life as you age.It's no secret that physical activity strengthens muscles，burn calories，and puts a happy bounce in your step.But recently，researchers discovered a new，extra benefit：Exercise acts as a powerful way against the aging process itself. When exercise physiologists put healthy people aged 60 to 85 on Weight-training programs for six months then tested them for signs of free-radical(自由基) damage，they were surprised by the results.By the end of the study，low-intensity exercisers had a drop in free-radical damage，while high-intensity exercisers had a slight increase.

　　Find something interesting to do

　　Life is always busy no matter what your age.But the truth is，when people are retired，time usually does become more available for adults after 60.With this time come choices.The easy one is merely to relax：watch more TV，eat out more often，talk on the phone as much as you want.The better choice? Discover something more meaningful to devote yourself to and do it wholeheartedly.

　　24.Which of the following is what you should eat more?

　　A.Fatty meats. B.Whole grains.

　　C.Cream sauces. D.Cheeseburgers.

　　25.The new discovery of exercise probably is that__________.

　　A.it can help you live a better life B.it can strengthen muscles

　　C.it can burn calories D.it can prevent aging process

　　26.When do you have more free time according to this text?

　　A.In your fifties. B.Beyond sixty.

　　C.Over seventy D.Before sixty.

　　27.The best title of this text should be "_______".

　　A.How to Keep a Balanced Diet

　　B.The Importance of Your Health

　　C.Keys to living Longer and Better

　　D.Hobbies making Your Healthy