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14．If you have a cat，you already know that a cat isn't a dog that doesn't have to be walked．If you're about to bring a cat into your family，you need to understand that basic fact．The common wisdom is that dogs are friendlier than casts．
In recent years，scientists who have done DNA studies have offered a better way to understand cats．Unlike other animals that people feed，cats domesticated themselves，and，in a way，trained humans．Cats decided to live close to humans because doing so benefited the casts themselves．
Studies show that cats have lived with humans for about 12，000 years，since people first settled down and started farming．When people started storing grain，mice arrived and started eating the grain．Clever cats figured out that mice settlements where people stored grain were easy for hunting，so they started hanging around．Cats did what they needed to do to get the people to let them stay，but they kept up their independence．Over time，cats allowed humans to get a bit closer to them．Later，the farmers did befriend the cats．Certainly，it didn't do them any harm because they could see the cats were really helping them out by eating mice．
Today，about a third of American families have cats．In most of those homes，the cats are still more interested in pleasing themselves than in pleasing their human families．A dog may do anything it can to make you happy，but kitty will teach you to make kitty happy．

33．Compared with dogs，cats areA．
A．colder
B．friendlier
C．more warm-hearted
D．more frightening
34．According to the text，why do cats decide to stay close to humans？A
A．To be useful to themselves
B．To protect grain from mice
C．To rely on humans for food
D．To keep up their independence
35．What may be the best title for the text？D
A．A common point between dogs and cats
B．The reasons why people like dogs
C．A disadvantage of raising cats
D．The basic fact about cats．

13．A woman was caught trying to get her boyfriend out of Puente Ayala prison by packing him in a large suitcase．They almost got away with it，but guards became suspicious after seeing the woman struggling with the suitcase．
25 year-old Souda arrived at the Puente Ayala prison in Barcelona，Venezuela，last weeks，to visit her boyfriend，Jose Antonio，who was serving a sentence of 9 years and 8 months for stealing cars．She had brought their six-year-old daughter and a large pink suitcase，which is common for an overnight stay by family members in South American prison．Little did the guards know that Souda and Jose Antoni were planning to leave the prison together the next day，as a big happy family．
Their plan seemed to go smoothly as the woman carrying the bright pink baggage didn't attract the guards'attention，but it failed when they finally noticed the short woman struggling to pull the seemingly light suitcase out of the door．They stopped Souda and asked her to open the suitcase so they could check its items．Left with no choice but to meet the guards'demand，the woman opened the suitcase to show young Jose Antonio looking like a professional contortionist （专业柔术演员）and covered with different clothing items．
Puente Ayala guards sent the car thief back to the prison．Souda has been caught by guards and is waiting for official charges，and the couple's six-year-old daughter，Mary，has been placed in the care of social services．
If only Souda had gone to the gym to improve her strength before going through escaping from prison with her lover，things might have gone differently．

25．The underlined word"suspicious"in Paragraph 1 can be best replaced byB．
A．pleased B．doubtful C．worried D．violent
26．Where did Souda put her husband while leaving the prison？C
A．In a car．
B．In a box
C．In a suitcase．
D．In a bag
27．Mary lives in the care of social services becauseC．
A．she broke the law
B．her parents'marriage has ended
C．her parents are both caught by guards
D．her mother is busy building up her body
28．What can we learn from the text？A
A．Souda and her daughter stayed in the prison for a night
B．Souda has escaped from punishment by law
C．Jose Antonio made a living by selling cars once
D．Jose Antonio was a professional contortionist．

12．Many people think of guys as being carefree when it comes to their appearance．But in fact，a lot of guys spend plenty of time in front of the mirror．They care just as much as girls do about their body image．
Body image is a person's opinions and feelings about his or her own body and physical appearance．（36）G You appreciate your body for its capabilities and accept its imperfections．
（37）D Here are some ideas．
Recognize your strengths．Different body types are good for different things．What does your body do well？Maybe your speed，strength，or coordination makes you better than others at a certain sport．That may be basketball，table tennis，mountain hiking，dancing，or even running．Or perhaps you have non-sports skills，like drawing，painting singing，playing a musical instrument，writing，or acting．（38）B
Exercise regularly．Exercise can help you look well and feel about yourself．Good physiques （体形） don't just happed．（39）C A healthy habit can be as simple as exercising 20minutes to I Hour three days a week．Working out can also lift your spirits．
Respect your body．Practicing good habits-regular showering； taking care of your teeth，hair，and skin； wearing clean clothes，and so on-can help you build a positive body image．
（40 ）A Your body is just one part of who you are．Your talent for comedy a quick wit（智慧），and all the other things make you unique．So try not to let small imperfections take over．

A．Be yourself．
B．Just explore talents that you feel good about．
C．They take hard work，regular workouts，and a healthy diet．
D．So，what can you do to develop a positive body image？
E．Use this as an opportunity to discover what you're good at．
F．The good news is that self-image and body image can be changed．
G Having a positive body image means feeling satisfied with the way you look．

11．Being seen in a fancy sports car or enjoying a beach holiday in a five-star hotel were once signs of having"made it"．
But a new study suggested that having people think of you as constantly busy and overworked is now a far better way to show social status．
According to Harvard University in the US，people are increasingly leaning toward the phenomenon of"humblebragging （谦虚自夸）"．This is when people make a seemingly modest statement that actually draws attention to something they want to brag （吹嘘） about．
Phrases such as"I have no life"and"I desperately need a holiday"are now used to imply social standing，while ordering food and shopping online is the perfect way to prove to neighbors that you are simply too busy and important to go to the supermarket．
"Movies，magazines，and popular TV shows often highlight （强调） the abundance （富足） of money and leisure time among the wealthy，"said Neeru Paharia，an assistant professor at Harvard University．
"In recent years，featuring wealthy people relaxing by the pool or on a yacht （游艇），playing tennis or skiing and hunting are being replaced with advertisements featuring busy individuals who work long hours and have very limited leisure time，"he said．"Displaying （how busy you are at work） and a lack of leisure time operates as a visible signal of status in the eyes of others．"
The researchers pointed out that the Wall Street Journal's 2016advert campaign featured celebrities （名人） complaining about their busy lives，with the slogan （标语）．"People who don't have time，make time to read the Wall Street Journal．"
The report，which was published in the Journal of Consumer Research，also found that brands that marketed themselves as timesaving were becoming increasingly high-status，because of the people who used them．
According to the authors，this trend of humblebragging is due to people's shit of focus-they now value"the preciousness und scarcity （稀缺） of individuals"more than"the preciousness and scarcity of goods"．
"Busy individuals possess desirable characteristics，leading them to be viewed as scarce and in demand，"the authors concluded．

32．The main idea of this article is aboutA？
A．the trend of"humblebragging"．
B．characteristics of people who lead a busy life．
C．why people today are becoming increasingly busy．
D．why some people like to brag about their social status．
33．People today prefer toB to display their social status
A．share their passion for tennis or skiing
B．show how fast-paced their work life is
C．tell people about the wonderful holidays they take
D．show off their abundance of money and leisure time
34．The Wall Street Journal's 2016 advert campaign implies thatD．
A．busy people always have a better life than others
B．it's important to read newspapers however busy you are
C．busy individuals should learn to manage their time better
D．a lack of time is a typical characteristic of people of high social status
35．From the article we can conclude that America people todayB．
A．all brag about themselives．
B．value individuals，the preciousness and scarcity
C．order food and shop online to show they are rich
D．work long hours and don't have enough leisure time．

10．Summer is the perfect time to gather with friends and share good food．You may want to set a pretty table and create a welcoming atmosphere，but without spending weeks preparing for the big night．Follow these steps for a stylish summer party．
Choose a color plan
The season itself can inspire the color plan，such as nature-inspired hues like ocean blues and grassy greens．One item may also inspire the rest of the party，such as these napkins．（36）F
Use cotton for table cloth
Instead of searching for just the right table cloth，head to your local cotton store where the options are endless．（37）C？No problem!Use pinking shears（花齿剪）to cut your table cloth and napkins to size．
Bring the inside out
Summer design tips often include the saying，"Bring the Outside In．"Well，for outdoor summer entertaining，bring the inside out!Get outside for your summer gathering．（38）G
（39）B
No summer party is complete without greenery．Choosing an all-green for your centerpieces provides the casual feel of summer．Grocery store Eucalyptus sprigs create the perfect summer centerpiece，but something form your yrd works just as well!
Create simple and stylish place cards
Place cards make you guests feel welcome，but you do not want to spend all day making complex name labels!Instead，choose a thick paper that fits your color plan．Cut a 4-inch square and fold it in half．（40）D．
Now the table is set，the lounge is ready，and all that's left for you to do is enjoy your guests!

A．Does it look beautiful after designing
B．Use green plants instead of flowers
C．Don't have time or know how to sew
D．Write each person's name in gold paint pen
E．Go to a nearby store to buy some green plants
F．Once you make a decision，begin gathering your items
G．There is something magical about entertaining out in nature．

9．How could we possibly think that keeping animals in cages in unnatural environments，mostly for entertainment purposes，is fair and respectful？
Zoo officials say they are concerned about animals．However，most zoos remain"collections"of interesting"things"rather than protective habitats．Zoos teach people that it is acceptable to keep animals bored，lonely，and far from their natural homes．
Zoos claim to educate people and save endangered species，but visitors leave zoos without having learned anything meaningful about the animals'natural behavior，intelligence，or beauty．Zoos keep animals in small spaces or cages，and most signs only mention the species'name，diet，and natural range．The animals'normal behavior is seldom noticed because zoos don't usually take care of the animals'natural needs．
The animals are kept together in small spaces，with no privacy and little opportunity for mental and physical exercise．This results in unusually and self-destructive behavior called zoo-chosis（圈禁性精神病）．A worldwide study of zoos found that zoochosis is common among animals kept in small spaces or cages．Another study showed that elephants spend 22percent of their time making repeated head movements or biting cage bars，and bears spend 30percent of their time walking back and forth，a sign of unhappiness and pain．
Furthermore，most animals in zoos are not endangered．Captive breeding（圈养繁殖） of endangered big cats，Asian elephants，and other species has not resulted in their being sent back to the wild．Zoos talk a lot about their captive breeding programs because they do not want people to worry about a species dying out．In fact，baby animals also attract a lot of paying customers．Haven't we seen enough competitions to name baby animals？
Actually，we will save endangered species only if we save their habitats and put an end to the reasons people kill them．Instead of supporting zoos，we should support groups that work to protect animals'natural habitats

32．How would the author describe the animals'life in zoos？C
A．Easy            B．Unhealthy             C．Unhappy      D．Dangerous．
33．In the state of zoochosis，animals usuallyB．
A．remain in cages                     B．behave strangely
C．attack other animals                 D．enjoy moving around
34．What point of view does the author hold according to the text？A
A．Zoos are not worth the public support．
B．Zoos fail in their attempt to save animals．
C．Zoos should treat animals as human beings．
D．Zoos use animals as a means of entertainment．
35．What can we infer from the text？D
A．It's acceptable to keep animals away from their habitats
B．Visitors can learn a lot about animals after visiting the zoo
C．Zoos often pay much attention to the animals'natural lifestyle
D．Zoos can earn some money from their captive breeding programs．

8．Controlling your food longings and dropping pounds fast is easy：Just eat breakfast．The editors of Eat This，Not That!carried out researches to determine some best breakfast food for weight loss．
Black Beans
Protein，per 1/2cup：7g
Black beans will not only fill you up for hours but also help slim you down．Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center researchers found that with black beans consumed daily，study participants'fat reduced by 4percent over two years．
Peanut Butter
Protein，per 2tbsp：7-8g
While processed peanut butter is filled with sugar and oils，the real stuff is made with just two ingredients：salt and peanuts．The peanut is filled with heart-healthy monounsaturated fats．Nutritionist and personal trainer Kristin Reisinger suggests using the healthy fat in an AM smoothie．
Almond Butter
Protein，per 2tbsp：7-8g
"Almond butter is high in protein，fiber and monounsaturated fats，"says Martha McKittrick，RDN，CDE．"Studies have also shown that people who eat nuts are less likely to become overweight than those who avoid them，likely because it helps you feel fuller．"To get the benefits at breakfast，McKittrick suggests spreading some nut butter on the whole grain toast．
Eggs
Protein，per two large eggs：13g
"Eggs are an excellent source of protein and other healthy nutrients including fat-burning choline（胆碱），"says McKittrick．Choline，also found in lean meats，seafood and collard greens，attacks the gene mechanism that causes your body to store fat around your liver，according to Zero Belly Cookbook．The more eggs you eat，the less egg-shaped you get．

21．Which two foods contain the same amount of protein？D
A．Black beans and eggs
B．Almond butter and eggs
C．Black beans and peanut butter
D．Peanut butter and almond butter
22．How does Almond Butter help control weight？C
A．It helps people sleep better
B．It offers people more protein
C．It makes people feel fuller
D．It makes people burn more calories
23．Which of the following foods contains fat-burning choline？A
A．Shellfish B．Corn C．Fat D．Tomatoes
24．What food will a doctor advise heart patients to eat？C
A．Eggs B．Black beans C．Peanut butter D．Almond butter．

7．Although millions of us love our fitness trackers，the popular devices may not help as much，with weight loss as we think．（61）Anarticle on the Mayo Clinic News Network says that one in five（62）Americans（American） wears a tracker，but most aren't seeing the hoped-for（期盼的）results．
"Having an activity tracker doesn't（63）necessarily（necessary） translate into'I'm a more fit person，'"says Kathleen Zeratsky，clinicial dietician（营养师）at Mayo，"or it's going to lead to automatic weight loss．An activity tracker is just a（64）helpful（help） tool．"
In the report，Zeratsky says that the trackers do help（65）（to） keep（keep） people be more aware of the need to be active，but that isn't enough．You need to burn more calories than you're taking in，and for most of（66）us（we），that means a change in eating habits．
"If you're trying to lose weight，you want to have a calorie decrease from your activity，"she says．"You don't want to destroy that by，say，（67）rewarding（reward） yourself with more calories with a rich meal．"（68）Inother words，don't slow your progress by eating too much．
Zeratsky acknowledges that exercise can lead to hunger．But，she says，"if your body says'I'm hungry'while you（69）are having（have） more activity，well，then just choose to eat in a smart way（70）that/whichwon't damage your weight-loss efforts．"

6．假定你是李华，你的美国朋友Tom对你参加的志愿者活动很感兴趣，希望了解活动情况．请根据以下信息给他发一封电子邮件．内容包括：
1．时间：每周日下午2点到5点；
2．地点：火车站出站口；
3．活动：维持秩序，指导方向，提供信息；
4．收获．
注意：1．词数100左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯．
Dear Tom，
I'm delighted to tell you something about the volunteering activity I take part in．（点明书信目的）
I work at the exit of the railway station from 2 pm to 5 pm every Sunday afternoon．Knowing our city very well，I am responsible to keep order and tell passengers how to get to their destinations．【高分句型一】In addition to giving them directions，I offer them information about hotels，traffic，scenic spots，etc．（志愿者活动的时间，地点和内容）
The passengers appreciate my heart-warming service and think highly of my work，which greatly inspires me．【高分句型二】This is really a worthwhile activity，from which I benefit a lot．（自己的收获和感受）
Yours，
Li Hua．

5．Political leaders united yesterday to condemn（谴责） the latest wave of violence．

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