根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为 多余选项。
Does a Dog Help a Teen with Low Self-esteem?

A dog is known as man’s best friend for good reason. Loyal and affectionate _,a dog companion can enrich its owner’s life in many ways, 1_____ Many teenagers suffer from periods of low self-esteem (自尊）as they try to navigate the wavy waters of adolescence and deal with all of its associated highs and lows.
A teenager who lacks self-esteem may feel isolated from his peers and unable to tell his parents about personal issues. The company of a dog can be a huge comfort and ease feelings of loneliness and awkwardness. A dog offers genuine unconditional love. 2_____
All dogs need exercise，so taking his clog for a walk is the perfect opportunity for a teenager to get outdoors and benefit from fresh air and physical activity. Exercise allows people to take control of their bodies，which is often the first step toward regaining control of other aspects of their life，says mental health specialist Dr. Alan Cohen. 3    Exercise releases chemicals called endorphins (内排肽）into the brain_? which create positive responses in the body ，including improved self­esteem.
Dogs can help teenagers be more sociable and make new friends, suggests HELPGUIDE. 4_____ A dog is a great ice-breaker ，avoiding awkward social situations and putting the teenager at ease with people he meets. The more confident the teen becomes when out and about with his clog ，the more his self-esteem will improve.
5_____ If a teenager is suffering from depression or developing dangerous habits such as alcohol and drug abuse ，more extreme action may be required. In these cases ，professional help should be sought and all treatment plans considered. Parents who suspect that their teen’s low self­esteem is a sign of a far more serious problem should ask a suitably qualified health professional for advice.

根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为 多余选项。

Does a Dog Help a Teen with Low Self-esteem?

A dog is known as man’s best friend for good reason. Loyal and affectionate _,a dog companion can enrich its owner’s life in many ways, 1_____ Many teenagers suffer from periods of low self-esteem (自尊）as they try to navigate the wavy waters of adolescence and deal with all of its associated highs and lows.

A teenager who lacks self-esteem may feel isolated from his peers and unable to tell his parents about personal issues. The company of a dog can be a huge comfort and ease feelings of loneliness and awkwardness. A dog offers genuine unconditional love. 2_____

All dogs need exercise，so taking his clog for a walk is the perfect opportunity for a teenager to get outdoors and benefit from fresh air and physical activity. Exercise allows people to take control of their bodies，which is often the first step toward regaining control of other aspects of their life，says mental health specialist Dr. Alan Cohen. 3    Exercise releases chemicals called endorphins (内排肽）into the brain_? which create positive responses in the body ，including improved self­esteem.

Dogs can help teenagers be more sociable and make new friends, suggests HELPGUIDE. 4_____ A dog is a great ice-breaker ，avoiding awkward social situations and putting the teenager at ease with people he meets. The more confident the teen becomes when out and about with his clog ，the more his self-esteem will improve.

5_____ If a teenager is suffering from depression or developing dangerous habits such as alcohol and drug abuse ，more extreme action may be required. In these cases ，professional help should be sought and all treatment plans considered. Parents who suspect that their teen’s low self­esteem is a sign of a far more serious problem should ask a suitably qualified health professional for advice.

A．In some cases, having a dog will not help with a teenager’s low self-esteem.

B．It simply accepts its owner for who he is and doesn’t judge, question or criticize.

C．Pets offer an unconditional love that can be very helpful to people with depression.

D．You don’t have to worry about hurting your pet’s feelings or getting advice you don’t want.

E. In particular, someone with low self-esteem may find a pet dog to be extremely beneficial.

F. A teen may meet his peers while walking his dog in the park or taking part in a dog training class.

G. Many forms of exercise besides walking can be enjoyed with a dog, such as cycling, jogging and throwing a ball.

第二节(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

China’s Olympic lesson

Although the Athens Games are over,   71  . While busy preparing for the new semester in the first week back at school, many youngsters have started to wonder what Beijing can learn from Athens.

“I was amazed by the fantastic opening ceremony from the moment it began,” said She Fei, a Senior 2 boy from Beijing Huiwen High School. He represented China in Athens and got the chance to see the opening ceremony with his own eyes.

“Greece has done such a good job in showing its colorful culture using high-tech methods.     72 ” he said. “It seems that Beijing needs to combine the use of advanced technology with creative design to present its culture to the rest of the world.  73 ” he added.

Echoing her view on the challenge of designing an unique opening ceremony, Zhang Yufei, Senior 3 from No. 2 High School attached to Beijing Normal University, thinks that director Zhang Yimo’s presentation of Chinese culture will be out of date by 2008.

“Peking Opera costumes and the big red lantern did not seem to surprise the audience in the closing ceremony. 74 ” She said.

Other students worry people’s bad habits, 75 , might be the weak point of Beijing 2008.

“In Athens, all the residents were very careful with their behavior and manners. I think they have set a good example of Olympic hospitality. Beijingers can learn from them and do better.” She Fei said.

E．Beijing can learn a lot from the success of the opening ceremony in Athens.

F．This will ensure Beijing does an equally good job on four years time.

G．We are sure Beijing will surprise the whole world.

II. 根据句意选词，再用其适当的形式填空（每小题1分，共10分）

remind of;       cut down;        set off;       account for;      balance;

catch sight of;    break out;        measure;     settle down;      mix with 

1.To keep fit, you should have a ____________ diet, such as energy-giving food, protective food, and so on. 

2.To have a friendly environment, car owners are encouraged ____________ the use of cars.

3.Our classroom ______________ nearly 50 square meters in area. 

4.Seeing the photos at the party, we _____________ the days when we were in high school.

5.His story on the newspaper _______________ a heated discussion the other day.  . 

6.That he was ill for several days _______________ his absence from school last week.

7.The food will taste better if it _________________ some meat.

8.He got his coffee, came back and ______________to writing his report which needs to be handed in the next day.

9.Once the deadly disease ________________, it will be very hard to stop it from spreading.

10.When I passed by, I __________________ some students wandering outside the net bar. . 

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

China’s Olympic lesson

    Although the Athens Games are over,      71     . While busy preparing for the new semester in the first week back at school, many youngsters have started to wonder what Beijing can learn from Athens.

      “I was amazed by the fantastic opening ceremony from the moment it began,” said She Fei, a Senior 2 boy from Beijing Huiwen High School. He represented China in Athens and got the chance to see the opening ceremony with his own eyes.

    “Greece has done such a good job in showing its colorful culture using high-tech methods.     72    ” he said. “It seems that Beijing needs to combine the use of advanced technology with creative design to present its culture to the rest of the world.     73     ” he added.

    Echoing her view on the challenge of designing an unique opening ceremony, Zhang Yufei, Senior 3 from No. 2 High School attached to Beijing Normal University, thinks that director Zhang Yimo’s presentation of Chinese culture will be out of date by 2008.

    “Peking Opera costumes and the big red lantern did not seem to surprise the audience in the closing ceremony.      74     ” She said.

    Other students worry people’s bad habits,     75     , might be the weak point of Beijing 2008.

    “In Athens, all the residents were very careful with their behavior and manners. I think they have set a good example of Olympic hospitality. Beijingers can learn from them and do better.” She Fei said.

A．such as spitting on the ground

B．We definitely need something better in 2008.

C．Chinese teenagers’ passion for the Olympic has not faded

D．Beijing is the best place to host it.

E．Beijing can learn a lot from the success of the opening ceremony in Athens.

F．This will ensure Beijing does an equally good job on four years time.

G．We are sure Beijing will surprise the whole world.