Perhaps everyone has heard warnings about the “freshman 15”, but is it true that many college students weigh 15 pounds more during their first year at school?
Recent studies find that some first-year students are indeed likely to gain weight, but it might not be the full freshman 15, and it may not all happen during the freshman year. That might sound like good news, but it’s not. Doctors are concerned that students who gradually put on pounds could have healthy problems.
Studies show that students on average gain 3-10 pounds during their first 2 years of college. Most of this weight gain occurs during the first year. A college offers many temptations (诱惑). You’re on your own and free to eat what you want. In addition, you may not get as much exercise as you did in high school. A college is also a time of change, and people sometimes eat in response to (对……做出反应) homesickness, sadness, or stress, and all of these can be part of starting a new life in college.
Some weight gain is normal as a young body grows, but rapid weight gain may become a problem. Weight gain that pushes you above the body’s normal range carries health risks. People who are overweight are more likely to have high blood pressure, heart disease and develop certain cancers.
The best way to beat “freshman 15” is to prevent it altogether. Good habits like a balanced diet, regular exercise, and getting enough sleep can do more than keeping the pounds off. They can also help you stay healthy.
1. The “freshman 15” refers to the fact that the first-year college students ________.
A. are likely to gain much weight B. can’t get used to living in college
C. may have 15 health problems D. gradually put on weight in 15 weeks
2. According to the writer, the causes of “freshman 15” don’t include ________.
A. getting less exercise B. being free to eat food
C. feeling homesick D. having more subjects.
3. What is the best way to beat “freshman 15”?
A. To ask doctors for advice. B. To pay attention to your lessons.
C. To stop it from happening. D. To do a lot exercise every day.
4. What can we learn from the text?
A. Getting less sleep can help people lose weight gradually.
B. Overweight people usually have more health risks.
C. Weight gain is becoming serious among college students.
D. Students gain more weight in the second year than in the first.
第三部分阅读理解（共20小题, 56-70题，每小题2分；71-75题，每小题1分，满分35分）
第一节阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项。
If you’re looking for the place that has everything, there’s only one place to visit, and that’s New York. It’s a whole world in a city.
The World of Theatre: All of New York is a stage. And it begins with Broadway. Where else can you find so many hit shows in one place? Only in New York!
The World of Music: Spend an evening with Beethoven at Lincoln Center. Swing to the great jazz of Greenwich Village. Or rock yourself silly at the hottest dance sports found anywhere.
The World of Art: From Rembrandt to Picasso. From Egyptian tombs to Indian teepees. Whatever kind of art you like, you’ll find it in New York.
The World of Fine Dining: Whether it’s a roast Beijing duck in Chinatown, lasagna in Little Italy, or the finest French coq au vin found anywhere, there’s a world of great taste waiting for you in New York.
The World of Sights: What other city has a Statue of Liberty（自由女神像）? A Rockefeller Center? Or a Bronx Zoo? Where else can you take a horse-drawn carriage through Central Park? Only in New York!
1. Which of the following programmes can a visitor have only in New York?
A. To enjoy roast Beijing duck. B. To taste the finest French coq au vin.
C. To spend an evening with Beethoven. D. To see the Statue of Liberty.
2. From the text we know that “Rembrandt” is most likely the name of a famous ________.
A. singer B. painting C. play D. painter
3. What the writer really wanted to do is to ________.
A. try to persuade readers to pay a visit to New York
B. give readers some information about New York
C. supply readers with some wonderful programmes in New York
D. help readers to get a better understanding of New York
Many children, __parents are away working in big cities, are taken good care of in the village.
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A．that |
B．whose |
C．which |
D．whom |
After he had broken the world record, Rod ____ to a restaurant to celebrate with hid friends.
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A．went |
B．had gone |
C．would go |
D．has gone |
The traffic is heavy these days. I ________ arrive a bit late, so could you save me a place?
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A．can’t |
B．must |
C．need |
D．may |
He worked hard to ________ some money for his retirement.
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A．set about |
B．set out |
C．set off |
D．set aside |
