Exercise is one of the few factors with a positive role in long-term control of body weight. Unfortunately, that message has not gotten through to the average American, who would rather try switching to "light" beer and low-calorie bread than increase physical efforts. The Centers for Disease Control, for example, found that fewer than one-fourth of overweight adults who were trying to lose weight said they were combining exercise with their diet.

      In rejecting exercise, some people may be discouraged too much by caloric-expenditure（熱量消耗）charts; for example, one would have to quickly walk hard three miles just to work off the 275 calories in one delicious Danish pastry(小甜餅). Even exercise professionals accept half a point here. "Exercise by itself is a very tough way to lose weight," says York Onnen, program director of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.

       Still, exercise's supporting role in weight reduction is vital. A study at the Boston University Medical Center of overweight police officers and other public employees confirmed that those who dieted without exercise regained almost all their old weight, while those who worked exercise into their daily routine maintained their new weight.

If you have been sedentary (極少活動(dòng)的) and decide to start walking one mile a day, the added exercise could burn an extra 100 calories daily. In a year's time, assuming no increase in food intake, you could lose ten pounds. By increasing the distance of your walks gradually and making other dietary adjustments, you may lose even more weight.

1.What is said about the average American in the passage?

A. They tend to hate "light" beer and low-calorie bread.

B. They usually ignore the effect of exercise on losing weight.

C. Most of them were combining exercise with their diet.

D. They know the actors that play a positive role in keeping down body weight.

2."Even exercise professionals accept half a point here" means "They          ".

A. agree that the calories in a small piece of pastry can be easy to work off by exercise

B. partially believe diet plays a supporting role in weight reduction

C. are not fully convinced that dieting can help maintain one's new weight

D. are not sufficiently informed of the positive role of exercise in losing weight

3.What was confirmed by the Boston University Medical Center's study?

A. Controlling one's calorie intake is more important than doing exercise.

B. Even occasional exercise can help reduce weight.

C. Weight reduction is impossible without exercise.

D. One could lose ten pounds in a year's time if there's no increase in food intake.

4.What is the author's purpose in writing this article?

A. To stress the importance of maintaining proper weight.

B. To support the statement made by York Onnen.

C. To show the most effective way to lose weight.

D. To introduce the study of the Boston University Medical Center.

Exercise is one of the few factors with a positive role in long-term control of body weight. Unfortunately, that message has not gotten through to the average American, who would rather try switching to "light" beer and low-calorie bread than increase physical efforts. The Centers for Disease Control, for example, found that fewer than one-fourth of overweight adults who were trying to lose weight said they were combining exercise with their diet.

?? ????????????? In rejecting exercise, some people may be discouraged too much by caloric-expenditure（熱量消耗）charts; for example, one would have to quickly walk hard three miles just to work off the 275 calories in one delicious Danish pastry(小甜餅). Even exercise professionals accept half a point here. "Exercise by itself is a very tough way to lose weight," says York Onnen, program director of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.

? ????????????? Still, exercise's supporting role in weight reduction is vital. A study at the Boston University Medical Center of overweight police officers and other public employees confirmed that those who dieted without exercise regained almost all their old weight, while those who worked exercise into their daily routine maintained their new weight.

If you have been sedentary (極少活動(dòng)的) and decide to start walking one mile a day, the added exercise could burn an extra 100 calories daily. In a year's time, assuming no increase in food intake, you could lose ten pounds. By increasing the distance of your walks gradually and making other dietary adjustments, you may lose even more weight.

1.What is said about the average American in the passage?

A. They tend to hate "light" beer and low-calorie bread.

B. They usually ignore the effect of exercise on losing weight.

C. Most of them were combining exercise with their diet.

D. They know the actors that play a positive role in keeping down body weight.

2."Even exercise professionals accept half a point here" means "They ????? ".

A. agree that the calories in a small piece of pastry can be easy to work off by exercise

B. partially believe diet plays a supporting role in weight reduction

C. are not fully convinced that dieting can help maintain one's new weight

D. are not sufficiently informed of the positive role of exercise in losing weight

3.What was confirmed by the Boston University Medical Center's study?

A. Controlling one's calorie intake is more important than doing exercise.

B. Even occasional exercise can help reduce weight.

C. Weight reduction is impossible without exercise.

D. One could lose ten pounds in a year's time if there's no increase in food intake.

4.What is the author's purpose in writing this article?

A. To stress the importance of maintaining proper weight.
B. To support the statement made by York Onnen.
C. To show the most effective way to lose weight.
D. To introduce the study of the Boston University Medical Center.????

       Exercise is one of the few factors with a positive role in long term maintenance of body weight. Unfortunately, that message has not gotten through to the average American, who would rather try switching to “l(fā)ight” beer and low - calorie bread than increase physical exertion. The Centers for Disease Control, for example, found that fewer than one - fourth of overweight adults who were trying to shed pounds said they were combining exercise with their diet.

　　In rejecting exercise, some people may be discouraged too much by caloric - expenditure charts; for example, one would have to briskly(興致勃勃地) walk three miles just to work off the 275 calories in one delicious Danish pastry (小甜餅). Even exercise professionals concede（承認(rèn)） half a point here. “Exercise by itself is a very tough way to lose weight,” says York Onnen, program director of the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.

　　Still, exercise’s supporting role in weight reduction is vital. A study at the Boston University Medical Center of overweight police officers and other public employees confirmed that those who dieted without exercise regained almost all their old weight, while those who worked exercise into their daily routine maintained their new weight.

　　If you have been sedentary (極少活動(dòng)的) and decide to start walking one mile a day, the added exercise could burn an extra 100 calories daily. In a year’s time, assuming no increase in food intake, you could lose ten pounds. By increasing the distance of your walks gradually and making other dietary adjustments, you may lose even more weight.

71．What is said about the average American in the passage?

       A．They tend to exaggerate（夸張）the healthful effect of “l(fā)ight” beer.

       B．They usually ignore the effect of exercise on losing weight.

       C．They prefer “l(fā)ight” beer and low-calorie bread to other drinks and food.

       D．They know the factors that play a positive role in keeping down body weight.

72．Some people dislike exercise because ________.

       A．they think it is physically exhausting

       B．they find it hard to exercise while on a diet

       C．they don’t think it possible to walk 3 miles every day

       D．they find consulting caloric-expenditure charts troublesome

73．“Even exercise professionals concede half a point here” (Line 3, Para. 2) means “They ________”.

       A．a(chǎn)gree that the calories in a small piece of pastry can be difficult to work off by exercise

       B．partially believe diet plays a supporting role in weight reduction

       C．a(chǎn)re not fully convinced that dieting can help maintain one’s new weight

       D．a(chǎn)re not adequately informed of the positive role of exercise in losing weight

74．What was confirmed by the Boston University Medical Center’s study?

       A．Controlling one’s calorie intake is more important than doing exercise.

       B．Even occasional exercise can help reduce weight.

       C．Weight reduction is impossible without exercise.

       D．One could lose ten pounds in a year’s time if there’s no increase in food intake.

75．What is the author’s purpose in writing this article?

       A．To justify the study of the Boston University Medical Center.

       B．To stress the importance of maintaining proper weight.

       C．To support the statement made by York Onnen.

       D．To show the most effective way to lose weight.

       Exercise is one of the few factors with a positive role in long – term maintenance of body weight. Unfortunately, that message has not gotten through to the average American, who would rather try switching to “l(fā)ight” beer and low - calorie bread than increase physical exertion. The Centers for Disease Control, for example, found that fewer than one - fourth of overweight adults who were trying to shed pounds said they were combining exercise with their diet.

　　In rejecting exercise, some people may be discouraged too much by caloric - expenditure charts; for example, one would have to briskly(興致勃勃地) walk three miles just to work off the 275 calories in one delicious Danish pastry (小甜餅). Even exercise professionals concede（承認(rèn)） half a point here. “Exercise by itself is a very tough way to lose weight,” says York Onnen, program director of the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.

　　Still, exercise’s supporting role in weight reduction is vital. A study at the Boston University Medical Center of overweight police officers and other public employees confirmed that those who dieted without exercise regained almost all their old weight, while those who worked exercise into their daily routine maintained their new weight.

　　If you have been sedentary (極少活動(dòng)的) and decide to start walking one mile a day, the added exercise could burn an extra 100 calories daily. In a year’s time, assuming no increase in food intake, you could lose ten pounds. By increasing the distance of your walks gradually and making other dietary adjustments, you may lose even more weight.

1．What is said about the average American in the passage?

       A．They tend to exaggerate（夸張）the healthful effect of “l(fā)ight” beer.

       B．They usually ignore the effect of exercise on losing weight.

       C．They prefer “l(fā)ight” beer and low-calorie bread to other drinks and food.

       D．They know the factors that play a positive role in keeping down body weight.

2．Some people dislike exercise because ________.

       A．they think it is physically exhausting

       B．they find it hard to exercise while on a diet

       C．they don’t think it possible to walk 3 miles every day

       D．they find consulting caloric-expenditure charts troublesome

3．“Even exercise professionals concede half a point here” (Line 3, Para. 2) means “They ________”.

       A．a(chǎn)gree that the calories in a small piece of pastry can be difficult to work off by exercise

       B．partially believe diet plays a supporting role in weight reduction

       C．a(chǎn)re not fully convinced that dieting can help maintain one’s new weight

       D．a(chǎn)re not adequately informed of the positive role of exercise in losing weight

4．What was confirmed by the Boston University Medical Center’s study?

       A．Controlling one’s calorie intake is more important than doing exercise.

       B．Even occasional exercise can help reduce weight.

       C．Weight reduction is impossible without exercise.

       D．One could lose ten pounds in a year’s time if there’s no increase in food intake.

5．What is the author’s purpose in writing this article?

       A．To justify the study of the Boston University Medical Center.

       B．To stress the importance of maintaining proper weight.

       C．To support the statement made by York Onnen.

       D．To show the most effective way to lose weight.

Exercise is one of the few factors with a positive role in long-term control of body weight. Unfortunately, that message has not gotten through to the average American, who would rather try switching to "light" beer and low-calorie bread than increase physical efforts. The Centers for Disease Control, for example, found that fewer than one-fourth of overweight adults who were trying to lose weight said they were combining exercise with their diet.
In rejecting exercise, some people may be discouraged too much by caloric-expenditure（熱量消耗）charts; for example, one would have to quickly walk hard three miles just to work off the 275 calories in one delicious Danish pastry(小甜餅). Even exercise professionals accept half a point here. "Exercise by itself is a very tough way to lose weight," says York Onnen, program director of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.
Still, exercise's supporting role in weight reduction is vital. A study at the Boston University Medical Center of overweight police officers and other public employees confirmed that those who dieted without exercise regained almost all their old weight, while those who worked exercise into their daily routine maintained their new weight.
If you have been sedentary (極少活動(dòng)的) and decide to start walking one mile a day, the added exercise could burn an extra 100 calories daily. In a year's time, assuming no increase in food intake, you could lose ten pounds. By increasing the distance of your walks gradually and making other dietary adjustments, you may lose even more weight

1. 1.

   What is said about the average American in the passage?

   1. A.
      They tend to hate "light" beer and low-calorie bread
   2. B.
      They usually ignore the effect of exercise on losing weight
   3. C.
      Most of them were combining exercise with their diet
   4. D.
      They know the actors that play a positive role in keeping down body weight
2. 2.

   "Even exercise professionals accept half a point here" means "They          "

   1. A.
      agree that the calories in a small piece of pastry can be easy to work off by exercise
   2. B.
      partially believe diet plays a supporting role in weight reduction
   3. C.
      are not fully convinced that dieting can help maintain one's new weight
   4. D.
      are not sufficiently informed of the positive role of exercise in losing weight
3. 3.

   What was confirmed by the Boston University Medical Center's study?

   1. A.
      Controlling one's calorie intake is more important than doing exercise
   2. B.
      Even occasional exercise can help reduce weight
   3. C.
      Weight reduction is impossible without exercise
   4. D.
      One could lose ten pounds in a year's time if there's no increase in food intake
4. 4.

   What is the author's purpose in writing this article?

   1. A.
      To stress the importance of maintaining proper weight
   2. B.
      To support the statement made by York Onnen
   3. C.
      To show the most effective way to lose weight
   4. D.
      To introduce the study of the Boston University Medical Center

（7）閱讀理解
For many of us, printed books are satisfying in ways beyond the words they contain. Billions of printed books have been published, read and saved in the 600 years since movable type was invented, so why mess with a good things?
Sony Electronics is doing just that, betting that readers will be won over by the convenience of readability of its new electronic book devices. Sony's reader, the PRS-505, can hold 160 books in its fixed memory, enough to line the shelves on a good-sized wall in the average American home. The $299 device is about the size of a paperback book, but a half-inch thick and weighs less than a pound.
The Sony book reader is revolutionary not only in its storage capacity. The font（字體） is highly readable and adjustable by size. Unlike laptop computers, you can put the Sony in your purse, read it in direct sunlight and even bookmark the pages. And you can connect it to your PC to download books.
Surprisingly, though the reader has liberated the book from paper, electronic books aren't always a bargain. For example, David Baldacci's "Stone Cold" download retails（零售） for $15.19 at the Sony site, while Amazon（卓越網(wǎng)） will deliver a hard copy to your mailbox for $16.19.
The Sony reader also lets you store and play or display music. So what's not to like about the Sony? Well, for many bibliophiles, a lot. Book lovers like to have, hold and keep their volumes, which don't need charging. You can write notes in the margins, and enjoy the ambience they provide on your book shelves.
The need for electronic reading devices is likely to grow as more people worried about the billions of tons of paper used for printed material. Many believe the time will come when devices like the Sony reader are as common as printed newspapers and magazines today.
1．What would be the best title for the passage?
A. The age of the electronic book reader is coming
B. Printed books are out of date
C. The Sony reader meets many readers’ needs
D. The revolution in book readers
2．According to the passage, the Sony book reader _________.
A. is as light as a laptop computer              
B. can hold more than 200 books
C. is convenient to carry around                 
D. cannot be connected to a PC
3．What is the author’s point when he mentions “Stone Cold”?
A. Amazon’s printed books are very cheap
B. “Stone Cold” can be got from the Sony site and Amazon
C. The Sony book reader is not very cheap to use
D. The Sony book reader can benefit its buyers a lot
4．The underlined word “bibliophiles” in Paragraph 5 refers to “__________”.
A. music lovers                                  B. book lovers
C. electronic reading devices        D. Sony readers
5．According to the author, what’s the future for the electronic reading devices?
A. They’ll replace printed newspapers and magazines
B. They’ll still be more expensive than printed newspapers
C. They’ll become a must in people’s daily life
D. They’ll become more popular as time goes on

（7）閱讀理解

For many of us, printed books are satisfying in ways beyond the words they contain. Billions of printed books have been published, read and saved in the 600 years since movable type was invented, so why mess with a good things?

         Sony Electronics is doing just that, betting that readers will be won over by the convenience of readability of its new electronic book devices. Sony's reader, the PRS-505, can hold 160 books in its fixed memory, enough to line the shelves on a good-sized wall in the average American home. The $299 device is about the size of a paperback book, but a half-inch thick and weighs less than a pound.

The Sony book reader is revolutionary not only in its storage capacity. The font（字體） is highly readable and adjustable by size. Unlike laptop computers, you can put the Sony in your purse, read it in direct sunlight and even bookmark the pages. And you can connect it to your PC to download books.

Surprisingly, though the reader has liberated the book from paper, electronic books aren't always a bargain. For example, David Baldacci's "Stone Cold" download retails（零售） for $15.19 at the Sony site, while Amazon（卓越網(wǎng)） will deliver a hard copy to your mailbox for $16.19.

The Sony reader also lets you store and play or display music. So what's not to like about the Sony? Well, for many bibliophiles, a lot. Book lovers like to have, hold and keep their volumes, which don't need charging. You can write notes in the margins, and enjoy the ambience they provide on your book shelves.

The need for electronic reading devices is likely to grow as more people worried about the billions of tons of paper used for printed material. Many believe the time will come when devices like the Sony reader are as common as printed newspapers and magazines today.

1．What would be the best title for the passage?

         A. The age of the electronic book reader is coming

         B. Printed books are out of date

         C. The Sony reader meets many readers’ needs

         D. The revolution in book readers

2．According to the passage, the Sony book reader _________.

         A. is as light as a laptop computer                   

B. can hold more than 200 books

         C. is convenient to carry around                       

D. cannot be connected to a PC

3．What is the author’s point when he mentions “Stone Cold”?

         A. Amazon’s printed books are very cheap

         B. “Stone Cold” can be got from the Sony site and Amazon

         C. The Sony book reader is not very cheap to use

         D. The Sony book reader can benefit its buyers a lot

4．The underlined word “bibliophiles” in Paragraph 5 refers to “__________”.

         A. music lovers                                              B. book lovers

         C. electronic reading devices           D. Sony readers

5．According to the author, what’s the future for the electronic reading devices?

         A. They’ll replace printed newspapers and magazines

         B. They’ll still be more expensive than printed newspapers

         C. They’ll become a must in people’s daily life

         D. They’ll become more popular as time goes on