B. a danger to public health
C. violence against disabled people
D. discrimination against disabled people 27. The author hopes that people can _____.
A. forgive his brother B. respect disabled people C. define “normal” differently D. realize the importance of rules
C
More than four in 10 cancers — 600,000 in the UK alone — could be prevented if people led healthier lives, say experts. The population of the UK is about 63,000,000. Latest figures from Cancer Research UK show smoking is the biggest avoidable risk factor , followed by unhealthy diets. It advises people to live healthily, limit alcohol intake and do regular exercise. According to the figures from 2007 to 2011, more than 300,000 cases of cancer recorded were linked to smoking. A further 145,000 were linked to unhealthy diets containing too much processed food. Obesity contributed to 88,000 cases and alcohol to 62,200. Sun damage to the skin and physical inactivity were also contributing factors. Professor Max Parkin, a Cancer Research UK researcher, says: “There's now little doubt that certain lifestyle choices can have a big influence on cancer risk, with research around the world all pointing to the same key risk factors. “Of course everyone wants to enjoy some extra treats during the Christmas holidays so we don't want to ban beef pies and wine but it's a good time to think about taking up some healthy habits for 2015. “Leading a healthy lifestyle can't guarantee someone won't get cancer but we can stack the odds in our favour by taking positive steps.” Public Health England says a healthy lifestyle can play an important role in reducing cancer risk. It says campaigns such as Smokefree, Dry January and Change4Life Sugar Swaps all aim to raise public awareness. It's important that we continue to make progress in noticing cancer earlier and improving treatments, but helping people understand how they can reduce their risk of developing cancer in the first place remains important in dealing with cancer.
28. Which of the following is the third biggest avoidable cancer factor?
A. Obesity. B. Alcohol intake. C. Unhealthy diets. D. Physical inactivity. 29. According to Professor Max Parkin, _____.
A. it's OK to drink wine during festivals
B. the causes of cancer are still unclear now C. unhealthy food should be completely banned D. a healthy lifestyle will protect us from cancer
30. By saying the underlined words in Paragraph 6, Professor Max Parkin means we can _____.
A. help others
B. improve our lives C. discover cancer early D. decrease our cancer risk 31. What's the main idea of the text?
A. Most cancers are caused by smoking. B. Cancer is greatly linked to our lifestyle.
C. There are different factors that lead to cancer.
D. Public awareness should be raised to prevent cancer.
D
I'd planned to spend my weekend in the sun, potting flowers outdoors. But that was before the pair of crows (乌鸦). Out of nowhere, they had set up their base camp in our backyard.
We first discovered our feathered enemies on Friday morning. It was early, and the sound the birds made traveled through our neighborhood. I figured they'd go away soon. But, no. They were getting louder and probably annoying my neighbors nearly as much as us with the noise. I admit I got a little desperate. Then, on Sunday afternoon, I looked out the kitchen window to see our dog Quatchi staring at something on the ground. I went to explore and found a small coal-black bird in the grass. Its eyes were milky, and it stayed perfectly still as my dog walked towards it. Only when Quatchi touched his nose to its head did it walk away. I grabbed the dog and locked him inside and came back with my camera.
It never occurred to me that the young would be hanging out on the ground, growing and gaining strength as its parents guarded it from above. The second I saw this little creature I forgave the crows. To be honest, I've never been much of a bird person. I also have a healthy respect for birds. They're basically living dinosaurs.
I wish they'd chosen another backyard. There are only so many sunny days in Seattle, and I still can't do any gardening out there. But I'm also grateful that I got to see this little bit of nature unfold up close. It's pretty amazing. The experience has also strengthened my desire to create a beautiful backyard garden that attracts lots of bees, butterflies, and yes, birds. They are welcome here. 32. The arrival of the two crows _____.
A. angered the author's neighbors B. frightened the author's dog C. disturbed the author's life D. damaged the author's backyard 33. Why did the author lock her dog up?
A. She wanted to take some photos. B. She wanted to protect the little bird. C. The dog kept making loud noises.
D. The parent crows were to attack the dog. 34. After seeing the little crow, the author _____.
A. decided to help look after it B. planned to drive the crows away C. fell in love with the pair of crows
D. was curious to know its growing process 35. The author writes the text mainly to _____.
A. show an annoying situation B. share a personal experience C. call on readers to protect birds D. seek advice on dealing with crows
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。
Tips for choosing a summer camp for your teen
Sending your teenager off to a summer camp? Here are things to keep in mind when picking the right camp. 36
How can you find a camp that specializes in and appeals to teen campers? Well, search for camps through Care.com, the American Camp Association and the Better Business Bureau. Learn about different camps' history, programs, staff and so on. Include your teen in the process 37 Communicate with your teenagers and ensure that they are happy with the final decision. Plus, most teen programs have the teen campers sign a camp contract (合同), so make sure the camp is something your child is interested in. Attend a camp fair Camp fairs often provide a great forum (论坛). 38 Search for a camp fair near you through the American Camp Association. Think carefully about your teen's interests Should you send your teens to a traditional camp or a more specialized summer program? Are they in need of an academic improvement summer program? Would a community service-centered camp make them better understand the world? 39 Visit the campgrounds and facilities (设施). Meeting the camp staff is necessary, as they are the professionals who can help your family to have a positive summer camp experience. 40 Are teens mixed in with kids younger or older than themselves? Give yourself enough time to help your teens find the right camp and make sure they are on their way to an exciting summer experience. A. Look for teen camps. B. Explore your choices.
C. Would your kids do a good job at travel camps? D. Choosing a camp should be a team decision.
E. These are important questions you should ask yourself.
F. Is the camp set up with activities that are interesting for teenagers?
G. Therefore, you can check out a variety of summer programs in one location all at once.
第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
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。 Sometimes the people who are noticed the least can do the most to lift us up. On Thanksgiving 41 , I took part in a local running activity. It was barely above freezing that morning so every runner was walking or jumping around trying to stay 42 . On the side of the road was a(n) 43 man and as usual, most people pretended not to 44 him. I went over and talked with him for a few minutes 45 the race. He told me that he was a veteran (老兵) and had hoped he might be able to do some work to 46 a few dollars for a Thanksgiving dinner. It was time for the race so I told him I'd like to talk to him 47 . I thought about this man during most of the 48 . He hadn't asked me for anything, 49 I wanted to do something for him. However, I only had a couple of dollars, certainly not 50 for a Thanksgiving dinner for the man. After the race I went back and talked to him, which got me several 51 looks from other runners. During our conversation I offered him the 52 I had. He didn't want to accept it but I 53 . Then he said something that I didn't 54 . He said, “This has been so nice. Thank you. I haven't really 55 anybody in a real long time.”
“Wow,” I thought. “This man is 56 me for just talking to him.” After I said goodbye, I asked other 57 if they had a couple of dollars for a homeless veteran who just 58 to buy a hot Thanksgiving dinner. I think he ended up getting enough for a good 59 that night. From him, I learned how to smile through the rough times and I was 60 not to take for granted the many blessings I have. 41. A. morning B. noon C. afternoon D. evening 42. A. active B. calm C. healthy D. warm 43. A. old B. ugly C. homeless D. hopeless 44. A. recognize B. see C. find D. observe 45. A. before B. after C. about D. despite 46. A. borrow B. earn C. spare D. raise 47. A. at last B. as usual C. for ever D. once again 48. A. practice B. conversation C. race D. work 49. A. so B. or C. and D. but 50. A. normal B. enough C. necessary D. suitable 51. A. anxious B. strange C. guilty D. serious 52. A. gift B. opportunity C. cash D. suggestion 53. A. insisted B. agreed C. hesitated D. regretted 54. A. doubt B. expect C. admit D. allow 55. A. talked to B. cared about C. turned to D. worried about 56. A. punishing B. forgiving C. thanking D. blaming 57. A. organizers B. walkers C. jumpers D. runners 58. A. wanted B. decided C. stopped D. remembered 59. A. present B. dinner C. sleep D. rest 60. A. demanded B. encouraged C. reminded D. persuaded
第Ⅱ卷 非选择题
第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
One evening, an elderly lady 61. ________ (drive) past a small town when one of her tires suddenly blew out. It was 62. ________ bad situation for a woman of her age. She was very 63. ________ (annoy), especially with the weather 64. ________ (get) colder and colder. At that moment, a man stopped his car in front of hers and asked 65. ________ she needed help. The old lady became even more nervous because the man looked poor and 66. ________ (hunger). However, since no one else had stopped to help her during the past hours, she stood back and let him help her. After the man finished changing the tire, the lady was willing 67. ________ (pay) him any amount of money. To her surprise, the man replied that he just wanted to help her, just 68. ________ others had helped him in the past. He didn't want the lady to pay him back anything. Instead, he just wanted her to help others 69. ________ need as well. Later that evening, the lady helped a heavily pregnant woman. 70. ________ never occurred to her that the woman was the poor man's wife.
