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阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A, B, C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

I made a name for myself when I was about 26.

It never means anything _______ to me, but of course I can’t say I am free from vanity(虚荣). When a signing event was organized for my book at its _______ sale or when I was invited to deliver a speech at a meeting, I would be_______ and cheerful, especially if there were lots of participants.

_______ , I have never been controlled by such _______ , for I have my own idea of it. To me, a(n) _______ remains popular only for three seconds. This morning somebody _______ me on the way and said, “Ah, that’s Zhu Deyong!” I was glad to be _______ by a stranger and enjoyed myself, “_______ , I am famous!” But such enjoyments _______ only three seconds. He passed by and turned to the person walking with him, “What shall we have for lunch?” No _______ of me any longer. Shall I_______ my life cherishing those three seconds? Is it necessary to make efforts to _______ such three-second enjoyments? No, I don’t want to.

As life is _______ and only comes around once, it is of great value to the person himself, but of no value to others. For most people, one’s name remains _______ only for three generations: one’s _______ generation, the second (your son may say “Ah, it’s my dad.”) and the third (your grandson may still _______, “Ah, it’s my grandpa.”) If a member of the fourth generation is asked about you, he might be _______ , “Who is it?” If he is shown a picture of you, he might give it a glance, put it aside and _______ forget it. It amounts to nothing more than a _______ with an unknown name.

1.A. impressive B. reasonable C. appropriate D. important

2.A. unique B. first C. best D. final

3.A. happy B. upset C. hesitant D. nervous

4.A. Likewise B. Therefore C. However D. Meanwhile

5.A. discouragements B. embarrassments C. excitements D. disappointments

6.A. speech B. name C. book D. event

7.A. saw B. hit C. patted D. introduced

8.A. spotted B. recognized C. noticed D. liked

9.A. Totally B. Above all C. Finally D. After all

10.A. maintained B. stayed C. lasted D. remained

11.A. mind B. idea C. thought D. memory

12.A. waste B. spare C. devote D. afford

13.A. reach B. acquire C. offer D. honor

14.A. easy B. ordinary C. tough D. short

15.A. welcome B. personal C. respectable D. known

16.A. past B. own C. future D. new

17.A. remember B. memorize C. remind D. believe

18.A. annoyed B. interested C. puzzled D. frightened

19.A. quickly B. seldom C. deliberately D. otherwise

20.A. friend B. writer C. grandpa D. stranger

Nowadays, many people go on diets and work out to keep a good figure. But do you know that your house may have an effect on your figure? Some experts say how you design your home could play a part in whether you pack on the pounds or keep them off . You can make your environment work for you instead of against you. Here are some ways to turn your home into part of diet plan.

Draw the curtains aside and turn on the lights. Dark environments are more likely to encourage overeating , for people are often less self-conscious(难为情)when they’re in poorly lit places-and so more likely to eat lots of food . If your home doesn’t have enough window light, get more lamps and flood the place with brightness.

Mind the colors. Research suggests warm colors fuel our appetites. In one study, people who ate meals in a blue room consumed 33 percent less than those in a yellow or red room. Warm colors like yellow make food appear more appetizing, while cold colors make us feel less hungry. So when it’s time to repaint, go blue.

Don’t forget the clock-or the radio. People who eat slowly tend to consume about 70 fewer calories(卡路里) per meal than those who rush through their meals. Begin keeping track of the time, and try to make dinner last at least 30 minutes, And while you’re at it, actually sit down to eat. If you need some help slowing down, turn on relaxing music. It makes you less likely to rush through a meal.

Downsize the dishes, big serving bowls and plates can easily make us fat. We eat about 22 percent more when using a 12-inch plate instead of a 10-inch plate. When we choose a large spoon over a smaller one ,total intake(摄入) jumps by 14 percent. And we’ll pour about 30 percent more liquid into a short, wide glass than a tall, skinny glass.

1.The passage is especially helpful for those who care about_______.

A. their home comforts B. house buying

C. healthy diets D. their body shape

2.A home environment in blue can help people_________.

A. digest food better B. burn more calories

C. reduce food intake D. regain their appetites

3.What are people advised to do at mealtimes?

A.Use smaller spoons.

B.Play fast music.

C.Eat quickly

D.Turn down the lights.

4.What can be a suitable title for the test?

A. Is Your Home Environment Relaxing?

B.Ways of Serving Dinner

C.Effects of Self-Conscious

D.Is Your House Making You Fat ?

Our magazine is presenting to you the top four iPhone (the best seller of Apple Company) applications for more fun on hiking or camping trips recommended by our A-list field hikers and travelers.

1. GPS Kit by Garafa—Never get lost (for $10.)

What it does: Download before you leave or use your phone's data connection to view maps from Google (satellite, landscape, cycling, and street), or Bing (shaded relief, street, or image). Record your movements, drop notes or photo makers on previously downloaded Google Earth.

2. Photosynth by Microsoft—Perfect the view (for free!)

What it does: Make 360°×360°panoramas (全景照片) to your own taste. It saves(保存) the panorama as a single image to your camera roll after combining images. Once you get to know how to hold the iPhone and move to take the photos, you can have pretty simple, fast panoramas!

3. Soundcloud by Soundcloud—Share the sounds (for free!)

What it does: Basic sound recorder with on-board (车载的) editing (cutting) capabilities. Upload your recordings to the Internet, share on social networks and listen to and follow others! It allows for super-simple recording and uploading to the Internet. You can upload all the sounds as "non-shared" files, so you can download them to your computer for continued storage and editing. In addition, with this function, you will never fear your dirty laundries are to put you to shame. There is a growing community of users, including Paul Salopek who is walking around the world.

4. Postagram by Sincerely—Send moments (application is free! /$1 per card.)

What it does: The application allows personalized production of e-postcards right from your iPhone. There aren't many post offices out in the mountains, so this can be critical(极重要的) to send a gift home. And even if there are post offices where you are traveling, sometimes it's easier, cheaper and more fun to send your own DIY messages home.

1.Where can the reader most probably read the text?

A. On an online Microsoft application store.

B. On an online Apple application store.

C. In an educational magazine.

D. In a travel magazine.

2.Tom will be charged if he needs to download ___.

A. GPS Kit B. Soundcloud C. Photosynth D. Postagram

3.If Mary wants her parents to enjoy some traveling e-cards of hers, she may be interested in ___.

A. GPS Kit B. Soundcloud C. Photosynth D. Postagram

4.What does the underlined part "this function" refer to?

A. Uploading recordings to the Internet.

B. Editing your sounds on a computer.

C. Uploading sounds only accessible to yourself.

D. Downloading your sounds to your computer.

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