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

Vegetarians may live longer, healthier lives.There is a connection between red meat consumption and various diseases.From an economic standpoint, it requires less land, money and energy to produce foods for a vegetarian diet.While 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 the temptation of meat, we tend to give up vegetarianism easily.Creativity is almost as important as commitment.It’s easy to tire of eating nothing but salad. But with a little creativity and some soy products, almost any meal can become vegetarian-friendly.

Not everyone wants to be vegetarian.Accepting this is part of being a vegetarian with style.Forcing your beliefs on others is disrespectful.Stylish 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 others.A common mistake is quitting before your body has adjusted to the change.It can be difficult to keep the lifestyle in the beginning because of temptation.However, it fades over time.Another common mistake is quitting because you’ve been misinformed about the nutritional wisdom of being a vegetarian.That’s why it is vital to be educated. Countless 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 incorrect.People actually need only 44-55 grams of protein a day, and that is easily found in a vegetarian diet.Many meat eaters are consuming three times that amount, which is not beneficial.It leads to diseases.Vegetables can also supply all the vitamins, minerals and nutrients your body needs.However, if you’re still not convinced, you can take a multi-vitamin.

1.According 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

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

A. Unpleasant taste B. Extreme attraction

C. Great consumption D. Significant importance

3.Stylish 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

4.Which 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.

5.Which 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.

Pop music is the name for different forms of popular,commercial music. It had its beginning in the United States of America and spread throughout the whole world during the 1950s and 1960s.It is widely liked by the young people.The best known early form of pop music was “rock 'n 'roll”;another was “blues”.A more recent development is “folk-rock”.

Pop music has taken the place of native music in many parts of the world;it has caused the number of people for jazz to become much smaller than it was in the 1950s and earlier,and it has now begun to rule musical stage productions.It's a big industry.Much pop music is without artistic value,but the work of some pop singers,e.g.the Beatles,Bob Dylan,the groups like Floyd and Crosby,Stills and Nash,is on a higher musical level.And there is still a great interest in it today.Pop music concerts and festivals are held all over the world.

1.All of the following forms belong to pop music except

A. Blues

B. rock 'n' roll

C. Jazz

D. folk-rock

2.According to the article,the number of people for jazz in the 1950s and earlier was it is today.

A. much greater than

B. much smaller than

C. as great as

D. as small as

3.Which of the following is TRUE?

A. No pop music is on a high musical level.

B. Much pop music is very artistic.

C. Pop music is highly artistic.

D. Not all pop music is without artistic value.

4.“It is a big industry” means that

A. it makes a lot of musical instruments(乐器)

B. it is a big musical and commercial business

C. the pop singers are very hardworking

D. pop music is on a very high musical level

5.Which of the following is wrong?

A. Pop music began in America

B. Pop music is loved mainly by young people

C. Pop music will be less popular

D. People are interested in pop music

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Lost in the Post

How would you feel if the letter you penned carefully and posted to your favorite star ended up in the recycling bin? That's where unopened fan mail sent to singer Taylor Swift was found in Nashville.___1.___

Swift’s management said it was an accident,but dealing with piles of letters is a burden for most public figures.According to the BBC reporter Jon Kelly,at the height of his fame,Johnny Depp was said to receive up to 10,000 letters a week.___2.___

The dawn of the digital age in which public figures with a Twitter account can be messaged directly has made the process easier.The White House says it deals with 20,000 messages addressed to President Barack Obama each day.

Some celebrities don’t want letters.In 2008,Beatles drummer Ringo Starr said that he would throw them out because he was too busy.___3.___ Robert Pattinson,star of the Twilight films,claims that he reads tonnes and tonnes of letters from fans,which takes up almost all his free time.

Many artists,however,outsource(外包) the task of opening,reading and replying.Sylvia “Spanky” Taylor,58,has run a service in California that does just that since 1987.___4.___ Most letters are simply declarations of affection and admiration,she says.A few ask for money.A small number contain threats which require her to contact the celebrity’s security team and law enforcement.

The biggest problem for Taylor is working out how to deal with the correspondence(通信).Presents such as soft toys are sent to local hospitals,and most of the letters just get shredded and recycled.

___5.___ For some,this is enough,according to Lynn Zubernis,an expert at West Chester University.She says that the relationship between fan and celebrity may exist only in the mind of the former but it comes from a deeply-rooted human need for community.

A. Others do attempt to get through it themselves.

B. In fact,there is no alternative to deal with the problem.

C. How could he have enough time to skim through these letters one by one?

D. Typically,correspondence is acknowledged by a photo with a printed “signature”.

E. Accordingly,the correspondence problem has been difficult for the computer to automate.

F. She and her staff deal with up to 20,000 items of mail a month on behalf of 26 celebrities.

G. This incident has caused a wide public concern about how the public figures deal with the letters or mails from the fans.

New Yorkers are gradually getting used to more bicyclers on those hot blue City Bikes.But what about local bike shops? Is City Bike rolling up riders at their expense? At Gotham Bikes in Tribeca,manager W.Ben said the shop has seen an increase in its overall sales due to the bike-share program.“It’s getting more people on the road,”he said.James Ryan,an employee at Danny’s Cycles,said City Bike is a good option for people to ease in a city famous for its traffic jams.“They can try out a bike without buying one.”he said.

Rentals are not a big part of the business at either Gotham Bikes or Danny’s Cycles.But for Frank’s Bike Shop,a small business on Christopher St.,the bike—share program has been bad news.Owner Frank Arroyo said his rental business has decreased by 90% since City Bike was rolled out last month.Arroyo’s main rental customers are European tourists,who have since been drawn away by City Bikes.

However,Ben said the bike—share is good for bike sales at his shop.“People have used the bike—share and realized how great it is to bike in the city,then decide that they want something Dicer for themselves,”he noted.Andrew Crooks,owner of NYC Velo,at 64 Second Ave.,said at first he Was concerned about bike—share,though,he admitted,“I was happy to see people on bikes.It seemed like a great idea,but one that would be difficult to implement(实施).”Crooks said he worried about inexperienced riders’ lack of awareness of biking rules and strong negative reaction from non—cyclists.However,he said.it’s still too early to tell if his business has been impacted.While it’s possible that bike—share will cause a drop in business,Crooks thought that the idea was a positive step forward for New York City.

1.What happened to Gotham Bikes as a result of the bike—share program?

A.It found its bike sales unaffected.

B.It shifted its business to rentals.

C.It saw its bike sales on the rise.

D.It rented more bikes to tourists.

2.What is the author’s chief concern about the increasing use of City Bikes?

A.How non—cyclists respond to the program.

B.How local bike shops owners oppose the program.

C.How it affects local bike businesses.

D.How the safety of bike riders can be ensured.

3.Why is the bike—share program bad news for Frank’s Bike Shop?

A.It is hard to implement the bike—share program.

B.Its customers have been drawn away by City Bikes.

C.Its bike prices have to be lowered again and again.

D.It has to compete with the city’s bike rental shops.

4.What is the attitude of most bike shop owners towards City Bike?

A.Negative. B.Doubtful.

B.Indifferent. D.Positive.

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