Being fat is a non-stop fight between not being noticed and attracting much notice. Sometimes you want to be accepted; instead, you’re singled out and judged. In 2015, when I became the first plus-size designer to win Project Runway, I hoped it would be a moment not only for inclusive fashion, but also for all other fat human beings out there. It wasn’t just me who had won; we’d won. Many women told me they were afraid to wear bright colors or show off their arms until they saw me doing it. But some of the words on the Internet were terrible: “Why did they pick that fat designer?” “How can she encourage such an unhealthy lifestyle?” I got sad and put on more weight. I reached a point where I couldn’t climb stairs without losing my breath.
I finally realized that if I didn’t take care of myself, I couldn’t keep doing what I loved, so I went to see a doctor and started doing exercise every day. After that I got more judgment, this time from people in the fat group who once supported me. They turned their backs on me and said, “You can’t be body positive and still losing weight.” I thought, “Well, why not? I wasn’t trying to be ‘prettier’; I wanted to have control of my life.”
Size should not divide us, whether we are fat, thin, or anywhere in the between. I’m designing clothes for plus woman, but one day I might be open to designing straight sizes. People judge me for that, too. But I just want to create clothes that make people feel good. I want every woman to love herself and go after her dreams like I did.
1.What was the author’s hope after she won Project Runaway?
A.People would look up to her.
B.Other fat people would share her pride.
C.The clothes she designed would sell well.
D.Fat people would lead the fashion industry.
2.After the author saw the words on the Internet, she ________.
A.lost interest in fashion
B.lost control of her body
C.stopped wearing bright colors
D.decided to have a healthy lifestyle
3.What was fat people’s attitude to the author when she started losing weight?
A.Dissatisfied.
B.Uninterested.
C.They laughed at her.
D.They couldn’t believe it.
听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。
1.Who is the Boot Camp targeted at?
A.Men. B.Women. C.Young children.
2.Why does the speaker go to local primary school?
A.To do training. B.To look for customers.
C.To do some exercise.
3.What can we find on the speaker’s website now?
A.Videos. B.Diet tips. C.Training advice.
4.What does the speaker probably want to do next?
A.Find some assistants. B.Advertise his sports camp.
C.Show some training methods.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
1.What color hair did Clara have?
A.Black. B.Blond. C.Brown.
2.What language did Peter speak?
A.Spanish. B.German. C.Italian.
3.Who were humorous?
A.Peter and Antonio. B.Hiro and Peter. C.Hiro and Antonio.
4.What do we know about Amy?
A.She was French. B.She liked black clothes.
C.She was good at cooking.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
1.Where will Sam go?
A.Athens. B.Amsterdam. C.Los Angeles.
2.When will the woman meet Sam?
A.Before 12:30. B.Around 2:00. C.After 4:00.
3.What does Sam expect to do in London?
A.See the Big Ben. B.Visit Trafalgar Square.
C.Go around Hyde Park.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
1.What does the woman say about buying the ticket online?
A.It’s quick. B.It’s difficult. C.It’s cheap.
2.What does the man think is interesting?
A.Fans’ messages. B.Stories of band members.
C.Replies from the guitarists.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
1.What day is it today?
A.Tuesday. B.Wednesday. C.Thursday
2.What does the man plan to do on Friday?
A.Visit his grandma. B.Get a haircut. C.Eat Chinese food.