"You can't be too rich or too thin." It's a sayingthat has stood the test of time. Still-certain thingshave changed.
Coined by socialite Babe Paley in the 1960s-thequote was popular at a time when working out waspracticed mainly by pro-athletes and it was only thegenetically blessed who managed to be really thin.
Today possessing the discipline to consume ahealthful diet and to stick to an effective exerciseprogram can mean more than having good genes. Ifyou include sessions with a personal trainer and take the right supplements - you'll be rewarded with evenmore success.
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When Aimee, 36, wasn't spending time with herdaughter, she was at the gym lifting weights ortraining."But no matter how much I worked out Icouldn't shake the extra fat on my legs."
Then Aimee discovered Sono Bello." Aftermeeting the staff at the center, I felt confident thatSono Bello would be able to help me get back to mypre-baby look." Aimee loved the results, but whatreally impressed her was the fast recovery time."After I got home I took a little bit of a nap, andlater that same day I was up and around making my daughter dinner."
Now, Aimee feels like she's gotten her bodyback:"I've recommended Sono Bello to all the momsI know. "From the passage, we can infer that in the 1960s _______.
| A．not too many people can manage to be thin |
| B．most of the people tend to practice working out |
| C．none of the people like to practice working out |
| D．nobody are for the job of being athletes |
To be more successful in becoming thin, the article suggests us _______.
| A．having good genes |
| B．sticking to exercise |
| C．including sessions with a personal trainer |
| D．consuming a healthy diet |
Which of the following about Sono Bello is Not True?
| A．It is one kind of a laser liposuction just as common as other kinds. |
| B．Performed by over 35 physicians, it has 12 locations nationwide. |
| C．It can help to treat almost any part of the body of too much fat. |
| D．It exclusively performs procedures with new Micro Laser Liposuction. |
What is the author's purpose mentioning Aimee's words in the last paragraph?
| A．To support the effectiveness of Sono Bello. |
| B．To let more people know about Aimee. |
| C．To persuade readers to keep thinner and healthier. |
| D．To give us some suggestions on losing weight. |
The best title of the passage may be "_________".
| A．Say Goodbye to Your Problem by Using Sono Bello |
| B．An Advertisement on How to Lose Weight |
| C．The Success of Aimee's Getting Thin |
| D．Some Advice on How to Keep Healthy and Thin |
Dr. Martinez put on a false smile (假笑) as she entered Janet Eslin’s hospital room. She couldn’t let Janet see that she was worried. Yet she had been searching for the cause of Janet’s illness and hadn’t found a clue（线索）.
“How are you feeling today?” Dr. Martinez asked her patient. Janet replied that she felt about the same----terribly uncomfortable.
The doctor tried to get Janet’s mind off her health by talking about Janet’s vacation at Lake Winnow. But Dr. Martinez couldn’t keep her own mind on the conversation. She kept wondering what could be wrong with her patient.
Suddenly Janet’s words interrupted Dr. Martinez’s thoughts: “… the vacation was really perfect, except for the food. The last meal I ate was especially terrible.”
Dr. Martinez quickly snapped back into the conversation, “Janet, when did you eat that meal?” Janet said that it had been the day before yesterday.
“I think we’ve discovered your problem,” Dr. Martinez said as she left. Several hours later, Dr. Martinez was back with the answer. “Janet, the food you ate made you ill. You’re suffering from food poisoning. Now that we know what’s wrong, we can take care of your problem.”What made Janet sick?
| A．an insect bite | B．bad food |
| C．bad water | D．cold weather |
What is the main idea of the story?
A doctor discovers what made Janet sick.
Dr. Martinez becomes ill.
Janet goes on vacation.
A doctor talks to Janet in the hospital.Where did Janet go on her vacation?
A. She took a trip to the city.
B. She went camping in the mountains.
C. She spent a week at the seashore.
She took a trip to a lake.What does the underlined word “interrupted” mean?
| A．talked about |
| B．told over again |
| C．broke in while someone was talking |
| D．never stopped listening to the other person |
When someone says “well, I guess I’ll have to face the music”, it doesn’t mean that he is planning to go to hear a singer. It is something far less happy, as you are called in by your leader to explain why you did this and did that or why you did not do this or that.
At some time or another, every one of us has to “face the music”, especially as children. We can all remember father’s angry word “I wasn’t to talk to you” and only because we did not listen to him. What a bad thing it was !
In the middle or at the end of every term, we students have to “face the music”. The result of the exam will decide whether we will face the music or not. If …that means parents’ cold faces and the contempt of the teachers and classmates.
“To face the music” is well known to every American, younger or old. It is at least 100 years old. It really means that you have to do something, no matter how terrible the whole thing might be, because you know you have no choice. “To face the music” means “to ____________”
| A．do something we don’t like to | B．go to the theater |
| C．go to the music show | D．do something that we want to |
If you didn’t listen to your father’s words, you would “face the music” ，or ____________.
| A．do something to please him | B．do something to make him angry |
| C．be punished by him | D．be pleased with him |
Before the exam, we’ll have to “face the music”. That’s why ____________.
| A．we like to take the exam | B．we are afraid of taking the exam |
| C．the exam is very important | D．we are afraid to pass the exam |
In the third paragraph. “If...” really means “If _______________”.
| A．we got a “D” in the exam |
| B．we got an “A” in the exam |
| C．the exam is easy |
| D．the exam is difficult |
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It’s Friday afternoon，you can go to_______ .
| A．visit the museum | B．play soccer |
| C．play basketball | D．read children’s stories |
If children want to watch new films，they should go to________.
| A．16 Yangtze Road | B．89 North Main Street |
| C．106 Green Street | D．99 Brick Road |
If you dial (拨号)66387901，you can __________.
| A．ask for some hotel information | B．do some shopping |
| C．have a good story time | D．order fast food in a restaurant |
Lily’s father is ill．She should dial________.
| A．800-120-9847 | B．79210583 | C．6878745 l | D．96725643 |
Although English is not as old as Chinese, it is spoken by many people around the world every day. English speakers are always creating new words, and we should be able to know where most words come from.
Sometimes, however, no one may know really where a word comes from. Did you ever think about why hamburgers are called hamburgers, especially when they are not made with ham( 火腿 )? About a hundred years ago, some men went to America from Europe. They came from a big city in Germany called Hamburger. They didn’t speak good English, but they ate good food. When some Americans saw them eating round pieces of beef, they asked the Germans what it was. The Germans did not understand the question and answered. “We came from Hamburger.” One of these Americans owned a restaurant, and had an idea. He cooked some round pieces of beef like what the men from Hamburger ate. Then he put them between two pieces of bread and started selling them. Today “ hamburgers” are sold in many countries around the world.
Whether this story is true or not, it certainly is interesting. Knowing why any word has a certain meaning is interesting, too. The reason may be found in any large English dictionary.According to the writer, English ______.
| A．is as old as Chinese | B．is not so old as Chinese |
| C．is older than German | D．is very difficult to learn |
According to the story,_______.
| A．few Americans like hamburgers |
| B．hamburgers are made with beef |
| C．hamburgers are made with ham |
| D．hamburgers were sold all over the world about a century ago |
According to the writer, which of the following can be found in any large English dictionary?
| A．Where all the new words come from |
| B．Where those Germans came from |
| C．The reason why any word has a certain meaning. |
| D．The reason why English is spoken around the world |
According to the story, the word “hamburger” comes from ________.
| A．China because it has a long history |
| B．England because Germans don’t speak good English |
| C．the round pieces of beef those people from Hamburger brought to America |
| D．English speakers because they always create new words |
Five years ago, David Smith wore an expensive suit to work every day.“I was a clothes addict（有瘾的人）”he jokes.“I used to carry a fresh suit to work with me so I could change if my clothes got wrinkled.” Today David wears casual（不经意的，随意的） clothes—khaki pants （裤子）and a sports shirt—to the office. He hardly ever wears a necktie.“I am working harder than ever.”David says,“and I need to feel comfortable.”
More and more companies are allowing their office workers to wear casual clothes to work. In the United States, the change from formal to casual office wear has been gradual. In the early 1990s, many companies allowed their employees to wear casual clothes on Friday（but only on Friday）.This became known as“dress-down Friday”or“casual Friday”.“What started out as an extra one-day-a-week benefit for employees has really become an everyday thing.”said business Maisly Jones.
Why have so many companies started allowing their employees to wear casual clothes? One reason is that it’s easier for a company to attract new employees if it has a casual dress code.” “A lot of young people don’t want to dress up for work,” says the owner of a software company,“so it’s hard to hire people if you have a conservative（保守的）dress code.”Another reason is that people seem happier and more productive when they are wearing comfortable clothes. In a study conducted by Levi Strauss and Company, 85 percent of employers said that they believe that casual dress improves employee morale（心境，士气）. Only 4 percent of employers said that casual dress has a negative influence on productivity. Supporters of casual office wear also argue that a casual dress code helps them save money. “Suits are expensive, if you have to wear one every day,”one person said. “For the same amount of money, you can buy a lot more casual clothes.”David Smith refers to himself as having been“a clothes addict,”because .
| A．he often wore khaki pants and a sports shirt |
| B．he couldn’t stand a clean appearance |
| C．he wanted his clothes to look neat all the time |
| D．he didn’t want to spend much money on clothes |
David Smith wears casual clothes now, because .
| A．they make him feel at ease when working |
| B．he cannot afford to buy expensive clothes |
| C．he looks handsome in casual clothes |
| D．he no longer works for any company |
According to this passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?
| A．Company workers started to dress down about twenty years ago. |
| B．Dress-down has become an everyday phenomenon since the early 90s. |
| C．“Dress-down Friday”was first given as a favor from employers. |
| D．Many workers want to wear casual clothes to impress people. |
In this passage, the following advantages of casual office wear are mentioned EXCEPT_______
| A．saving employees’ money | B．making employees more attractive |
| C．improving employees’ motivation | D．making employees happier |