【题目】阅读下列短文,从每题所给的ABCD四个选项中,选出最佳选项。

I am a vegetarian(素食主义者).Many people are quick to think of vegetarianism as strange behaviorI treasure our Earth, and since we only have one, we should protect it and the wildlife that lives on itBut that’s only one of the reasons to be a vegetarian

Vegetarians may live longer, healthier livesThere is a connection between red meat consumption and various diseasesFrom an economic standpoint, it requires less land, money and energy to produce foods for a vegetarian dietWhile there are many benefits to being a vegetarian, only a handful of those who attempt to adopt this lifestyle succeed

The most important quality required to be a vegetarian is firmness since surrounded by thetemptationof meat, we tend to give up vegetarianism easilyCreativity is almost as important as commitmentIt’s easy to tire of eating nothing but saladBut with a little creativity and some soy products, almost any meal can become vegetarian-friendly

Not everyone wants to be vegetarianAccepting this is part of being a vegetarian with styleForcing your beliefs on others is disrespectfulStylish vegetarians should also be able to turn down a meaty dish politely without annoying their hosts

Being a successful vegetarian has been easy for me, but it may not be so for othersA common mistake is quitting before your body has adjusted to the changeIt can be difficult to keep the lifestyle in the beginning because of temptationHowever, it fades over timeAnother common mistake is quitting because you’ve been misinformed about the nutritional wisdom of being a vegetarianThat’s why it is vital to be educatedCountless people will tell you that it’s impossible to obtain the nutrients and protein(蛋白质)your body requires without meat, but they are incorrectPeople actually need only 44-55 grams of protein a day, and that is easily found in a vegetarian dietMany meat eaters are consuming three times that amount, which is not beneficialIt leads to diseasesVegetables can also supply all the vitamins, minerals and nutrients your body needsHowever, if you’re still not convinced, you can take a multi-vitamin

1According to the passage, being a vegetarian helps ______

A. protect the wildlife

B. free people from diseases

C. rid people from strange behaviors

D. develop a better economy

2What’s the underlined word temptation in Paragraph 3 closest in meaning to?

A. Unpleasant taste B. Extreme attraction

C. Great consumption D. Significant importance

3Stylish vegetarians do not ______

A. force others to be vegetarians

B. respect other people’s beliefs

C. turn down hosts gracefully

D. refuse an offer of meat

4Which of the following is NOT true?

A. Many people give up before their bodies can adjust to the transition

B. Many people quit because they’re poorly educated about nutrition

C. Consuming 150 grams protein a day can be harmful

D. Vegetarians need multi-vitamins to keep healthy

5Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?

A. Reasons why the author became a vegetarian

B. Important qualities required to be a vegetarian

C. Advantages and disadvantages of being a vegetarian

D. Common mistakes on the way to being a vegetarian

【题目】"A photograph that one has taken of oneself, typically with a smart phone or webcam and uploaded to a social media website" is the definition of "selfie" in the Oxford English Dictionary. In fact, it wasn't even in the dictionary until August of last year. It earned its place there because people are now so obsessed with (对……痴迷) selfies ─ we take them when we try on a new hat, play with our pets or when we meet a friend whom we haven't seen in a while.

But is there any scientific explanation for this obsession? Well, you should probably ask James Kilner, a neuroscientist(神经系统科学家) at University College London.

Through our lifetime we become experts at recognizing and interpreting other people's faces and facial expressions. In contrast, according to Kilner, we have a very poor understanding of our own faces since we have little experience of looking at them ─ we just feel them most of the time.

This has been proved in previous studies, according to the BBC.

Kilner found that most people chose the more attractive picture. This suggests that we tend to think of ourselves as better-looking than we actually are. To further test how we actually perceive our own faces, Kilner carried out another study. He showed people different versions of their own portrait ─ the original, one that had been edited to look less attractive and one that was made more attractive ─ and asked them to pick the version which they thought looked most like them. They chose the more attractive version.

But what does it say about settles? Well, isn't that obvious? Selfies give us the power to create a photograph ─ by taking it from various angles, with different poses, using filters (滤色镜) and so on ─ that better matches our expectations with our actual faces.

"You suddenly have control in a way that you don't have in non-virtual(非虚拟的) interactions," Kilner told the Canada-based CTV News. Selfies allow you "to keep taking pictures until you manage to take one you're happy with" , he explained.

【1What is the passage mainly about?

A. The definition and fun of taking selfies.

B. A study of why people love taking selfies.

C. How taking selfies influences people's daily lives.

D. How to interpret people's facial expressions in their selfies.

【2The underlined word "perceive" in Paragraph 5 can be replaced by "______".

A. interpret B. beautify C. choose D. explain

【3What did Kilner discover from his researches?

A. People interpret others' facial expressions worse than their own.

B. People tend to spend more time looking at their faces than at others'.

C. People tend to believe they look more attractive than they actually are.

D. People who like taking selfies know more about their facial expressions.

【4According to Kilner, people like taking selfies probably because they think ______.

A. it is a good chance to learn more about their actual faces

B. it is a way to respond to others' facial expressions correctly

C. it enables them to interact with their friends in social media

D. it allows them to satisfy their expectations with their appearances

【题目】When Jane put out the idea of homeschooling to her parents, the first reaction they gave was, “You are cutting the child off the world.” “Did the child really get cut off or did the child socialize better?”

The moment we hear of homeschooling, we think the child will have no opportunities to interact with their peers. However, in my friend’s opinion, we forget that when attending a regular school, the child is not into socializing all the while. The child is restricted to so many other activities. Studies take a major role in a child’s life. The child hardly has the time to interact at school.

The child might be meeting and studying along with many peers; however, how many kids interact with all the kids in a class? But in homeschooling system, as my friend mentioned, the kid has all the time and can plan his day accordingly. During the day the child studies just like other school-going kids but with no burden of homework and project work, the child has so much free time in the evening as to effectively interact and play with peers. The quality time the child spends in education is really impressive.

Homeschooled kids have the opportunity to socialize more often as they have a lot of time in their hands. They can also make socializing a regular habit. Just as my friend said, her child goes to a neighboring park almost every day and has a set of friends who go there daily. Other children get back home to finish off homework and project work whereas her child who is already through with studies gets the opportunity to spend time with family members.

When I heard this, I really felt how lucky the child was. Definitely the child had a better opportunity to socialize when compared with my kid. However, I might not consider homeschooling for my kid, as I am so used to the conventional schooling system and feel regular schooling the safest bet.

1The author’s purpose in writing the passage is to _________.

A. express his views on homeschooling

B. explain what homeschooling is

C. share his ways of teaching his children

D. promote homeschooling

2What is the biggest advantage of homeschooled children?

A. They will become braver.

B. They can be more popular.

C. They can socialize better.

D. They will know how to arrange time.

3What do we know about homeschooled children?

A. They don’t interact with their peers often.

B. They have more spare time to play.

C. They are restricted to certain activities

D. They can’t gain enough knowledge.

4How does the passage mainly develop?

A. By following the order of importance.

B. By following the order of time.

C. By making comparisons.

D. By presenting data.

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