Probably over half of Americans are overweight in different degrees, a fact most newcomers quickly notice. This is because of a diet that is high in fat, sugar, and salt. In the South, much food is fried or flavored with fat.
You will see many television commercials about dieting and exercising, indicating the serious concern people have about their weight problems. Many Americans lose weight by restricted diets and much exercise as obesity is considered harmful to good health, appearance, and longevity(长寿).
Many Americans can afford to eat well and have jobs that do not offer much opportunity for exercise. The possession of cars also limits the amount of exercise most people get. It is therefore easy for Americans to put on weight, and many newcomers have found that the good food and lack of exercise can add pounds on them, too.
Generally, Americans hate being overweight, and some people—especially women and teenage girls—suffer from eating disorders. These disorders can become health-threatening or ever life-threatening and often require psychiatric treatment(精神病治疗). Even those who do not suffer from eating disorders often eat carefully to control their weight.
1.According to the passage, newcomers usually ______ because of the diet and lifestyle of America.
A. get used to it B. put on weight C. get unhappy D. afford to eat well
2.The best title of the passage is ______.
A. Americans Eating Disorders B. Americans Health Problem
C. Harmful Diet in America D. Overweight Problem in America
3.Why is it easy for Americans to put on weight?
A. Because they eat well and lack exercise. B. Because they have good jobs.
C. Because they drive cars very often. D. Because they suffer from eating disorders.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What does the speaker mainly tell us?
A. His success in acting. B. His work experience. C. His regret for ignorance.
2.How did the speaker feel on his arrival at Los Angeles?
A. Excited. B. Discouraged. C. Anxious.
3.When did the speaker get his first role?
A. In 1984. B. In 1985. C. In 1986.
4.What did the speaker decide to do at last?
A. Turn to movie management.
B. Say goodbye to movies.
C. Be happy with small roles.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What will be due on June 14th?
A. The personal data. B. Photos for the club. C. The after-class activity application.
2.On what day should the students hand in their photos?
A. Monday. B. Tuesday. C. Wednesday.
3.What will take place at the stadium?
A. The basketball club meeting.
B. Taking photos for students.
C. Filling in some forms.
4.What did the woman make a mistake about?
A. The place. B. The time. C. The event.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.When is Beth supposed to meet the speakers?
A. At 7:00. B. At 8:00. C. At 9:00.
2.What do we know about Beth?
A. Her cellphone is powered off.
B. She is involved in a car accident.
C. She totally forgot the time.
3.What does the man suggest doing next?
A. Waiting for Beth. B. Calling Beth again. C. Being ready to order.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.When were the speakers scheduled to meet?
A. At 11:00 am. B. At 11:30 am. C. At 2:00 am.
2.Where will the speakers meet?
A. In a restaurant. B. In a friend’s home. C. In the man’s office.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Where are probably the speakers?
A. In a furniture store. B. In a classroom. C. At home.
2.What will the speakers do about the chairs?
A. Move them to the corner. B. Get them closer. C. Change them.
