Is there anything more important than health? I don’t think so. “Health is the greatest wealth，” wise people say. You can’t be good at your studies or work well when you are ill.
If you have a headache, toothache, backache, earache or bad pain in the stomach, if you complain of a bad cough, if you run a high temperature and have a bad cold, or if you suffer from high or low blood pressure, I think you should go to the doctor. The doctor will examine your throat, feel your pulse, test your blood pressure, take your temperature, sound your heart and lungs, test your eyes, check your teeth or have your chest X-rayed. After that, he will advise some treatment, or some medicine. The only thing you have to do is to follow his advice.    
Speaking about doctor’s advice, I can’t help telling you a funny story. An old gentleman came to see the doctor. The man was very ill. He told the doctor about his weakness, memory loss and serious problems with his heart and lungs. The doctor examined him and said there was no medicine for his disease. He told his patient to go to a quiet place for a month and have a good rest. He also advised him to eat a lot of meat, drink two glasses of red wine every day and take long walks. In other words, the doctor advised him to follow the rule: “Eat with pleasure, drink with pleasure and enjoy life as it is.” The doctor also said that if the man wanted to be well again, he shouldn’t smoke more than one cigarette a day. A month later the gentleman came into the doctor’s office. He looked cheerful and happy. He thanked the doctor and said that he had never felt a healthier man.“ But you know, doctor,” he said, “it’s not easy to begin smoking at my age.”
小題1:The writer thinks that_____.

A．health is more important than wealth

B．work is as important as studies

C．medicine is more important than pleasure

D．nothing is more important than money

小題2:The doctor usually tells his patient what to do______.

A．without examining the patient	B．a(chǎn)fter he has examined the patient
C．if the patient doesn’t take medicine	D．unless the patient feels pain

小題3:The underlined part means “______”.

A．he was feeling better than ever	B．he wasn’t a healthy man
C．he was feeling worse than before	D．he will be well again

小題4:From the last sentence of the passage, we learn the man_______ before the doctor told him not to smoke more than one cigarette a day.

A．was a heavy smoker	B．didn’t smoke so much
C．didn’t smoke	D．began to learn to smoke

小題5:Which of the following is NOT true?

A．The doctor usually tests his/her blood pressure when a person is ill.

B．The man told the doctor he couldn’t remember things.

C．The man thanked the doctor.

D．The man didn’t follow the doctor’s advice.

Your smartphone can do a lot of things. It can call people. It connects to the Internet. It enables you to play fun games. But there is a dark side to this smart little equipment of yours----- it might also spread disease.
“People are just likely to get sick from their phones as from handles of the bathroom, ” Jeffrey Cain, the president of the American Academy of Family Physicians , told The Wall Street Journal.
This may be hard to believe, but scientists reached this conclusion after they tested eight cell phones from an office in Chicago. All the tested phones showed high numbers of coliforms (大腸菌), a kind of bacteria found in human waste , with about 2700 to 4200 units of the bacteria on each phone. The bacteria can cause flu, pinkeye and other diseases . That is right --- your phone is covered in our human waste.
Although computers, keys and pens carry germs (細(xì)菌) , our phones get far dirtier. They touch a lot of things, including our hands and the inside of our pocket or purse. We take them almost everywhere: the bus, the subway and who hasn’t played Angry Birds or Fruit Ninja while sitting on the toilet?
“Some things that we think are personal are actually more public than we imagine,” Cain said.  What is even worse is that after the phone returns from its dirty trip, it then spends most of its time cozying up to our faces. You don’t think about how often you touch your phone to your face, do you? Our noses, mouths and ears are all warm and rich in grease (油脂) , an environment that germs really like.
So how do you keep your phone clean? Alcohol is effective when used to kill germs from the back and side of your phone. But it might harm the screen. There is one simple and reliable way you can reduce the germs on your phone’s surface: wash your hands regularly.
小題1:The underlined word “dark” in the first paragraph means _______

A．black

B．hopeless

C．unpleasant

D．unclear

小題2:Which of the following best describe the tone of the third paragraph?

A．Terrified

B．concerned

C．Satisfying

D．Threatening

小題3: By saying “Some things we think are personal are actually more public than we imagine,” Cain means that ________.

A．people love to share their phones more than they realize

B．our personal items could be as risky to our health as public items

C．phones are used in public places more than people realize

D．Most people don’t know how dirty their cell phones are

小題4:What is the article mainly about?

A．Tips on the use of phones

B．Health problems caused by the use of phones

C．The danger of coliforms infection

D．The influence that phone have on our life

If you think American cooking means opening a package and throwing the contents into the microwave oven (微波爐), think again. On the one hand, it’s true that many Americans have cold cereal for breakfast, sandwiches for lunch and instant (方便的) dinners. From busy homemakers to working people, many Americans enjoy the convenience (方便) of fast food that can be ready to serve in 10 minutes or less. On the other hand, many Americans realize the importance of cooking skills. Parents — especially mothers — see the importance of training their children — especially daughters. Most Americans think that there’s nothing better than a good home-cooked meal. But with cooking, as with any other skill, good results don’t happen by accident.
Probably every cook has his or her own way of cooking. But there are some basic skills that most people follow. For example, baking is a main method (方法) of preparing food in America. For that reason, Americans would find it next to impossible to live without an oven. American cooks pay special attention to the balance of foods, too. In planning a big meal they try to include meat, a few vegetables, some bread and often a dessert. They also like to make sure the meal is colorful. Having several different colors of food on the plate usually makes for a healthy meal.
For those who need guidance in their cooking, or for those who have just run out of ideas, recipes are a great help. Recipes list all the ingredients for a dish (generally in the order used), the amount of each to use, and a description of how to put them together.
小題1:This passage mainly tells us that ______.

A．Americans like to have several different colors of food on the plate

B．without an oven, Americans find it impossible to live conveniently

C．Americans pay special attention to recipes and nutritious meals

D．Americans usually have fast food, but they pay special attention to cooking as well

小題2:Many Americans have cold cereal for breakfast, sandwiches for lunch and instant dinner because ______.

A．they like instant food very much

B．they don’t like cooking at all

C．most American working people are busy and don’t have time to cook

D．fast food is delicious and it usually contains a lot of vitamins

小題3:By saying “But with cooking, as with any other skill, good results don’t happen by accident”, the author means ______.

A．good cooking doesn’t come easily; it needs a lot of practice

B．just like any other skill, cooking may bring good results

C．cooking comes from one’s gift, not through practice

D．cooking can lead to accidents

小題4:From the passage, we know that ______.

A．Americans don’t care about food

B．Americans are not good at cooking because they like to use recipes

C．a(chǎn)n oven plays an important role in cooking for Americans

D．while cooking, Americans usually run out of ideas

Most young people 21 some form of 22    activity.  It may be walking, cycling,or swimming, or in winter, skating, or skiing. It may be a game of some kind—football, hockey, golf or tennis. It may be mountaineering. (登山運(yùn)動(dòng)) Those who have a 23 for climbing high and difficult mountains are often 24 with astonishment. Why are men and women willing to 25 cold and hardship, and to take 26 on high mountains? This astonishment is caused, probably, by the 27 between mountaineering and other forms of activity 28 which men 29 their leisure (空閑的) time. Mountaineering is a sport and not a game. There are no manmade rules, 30 there are for such games as golf and football. There are, 31 rules of a different kind which would be dangerous to ignore, but it is this freedom from manmade rules 32 makes mountaineering 33 to many people. Those who climb mountains are 34 to use their own methods. If we compare mountaineering and other more familiar sports we might think that one big difference is that mountaineering is not a “team game” .We should be mistaken in this. There are , it is true, no “matches” between “teams” of climbers but when climbers are on a rock face 35 by a rope 36 which their lives may depend, there is obviously teamwork. The mountain climber knows that he may have to fight forces that are stronger and more powerful than man. He has to fight the forces of nature. His sport requires high mental and physical 37. A mountain climber continues to improve in skill year after year. A skier is probably past his best by the age of thirty, and most international tennis 38 are in their early twenties. 39 it is not unusual for men of fifty or sixty to climb the highest mountains in the Alps. They may take more time than younger men, but they probably climb with more skills and less waste of effort, and they certainly 40 equal enjoyment.

小題1:	A．please B．play C．get D．enjoy

小題2:	A．physical B．mental C．joy D．pleasant

小題3:	A．feeling B．thirst C．possession D．position

小題4:	A．looked down B．looked out C．looked upon D．looked round

小題5:	A．suffer B．observe C．enjoy D．stare at

小題6:	A．danger B．pains C．risks D．efforts

小題7:	A．difference B．distance C．similarity D．relationship

小題8:	A．into B．a(chǎn)t C．for D．to

小題9:	A．draw B．spend C．devote D．spare

小題10:

A．a(chǎn)s B．a(chǎn)nd C．or D．so

小題11:

A．sometimes B．however C．of course D．therefore

小題12:

A．which B．that C．what D．whatever

小題13:

A．satisfying B．tiresome C．terrifying D．a(chǎn)ttractive

小題14:

A．urged B．forced C．limited D．free

小題15:

A．fixed B．hung C．linked D．winded

小題16:

A．a(chǎn)t B．in C．over D．on

小題17:

A．efforts B．spirits C．techniques D．qualities

小題18:

A．a(chǎn)thletes B．observers C．champions D．sportsmen

小題19:

A．But B．Therefore C．So D．Thus

小題20:

A．experience B．give C．receive D．want

All over the world, and for many different reasons, there are millions of people who rarely or never eat meat. These people are called vegetarians. To people who eat meat, being a vegetarian may seem like a very strange thing, diets for several different reasons.
First, vegetarians have an enormous health advantage. One of the major health problems in modern societies is not too much protein but too much fat, especially in the form of animal fats. Medical evidence suggests that animal fats, including butter, contribute to the development of cholesterol in the human body. High amount of cholesterol seem to be part of the cause of heart disease. Most vegetarians have low level of cholesterol. High amounts of animal fats also seem to lead to certain kinds of cancer, and vegetarians are typically less vulnerable to these cancers than people who eat a lot of meat. Overall, studies comparing the health of vegetarians and meat-eaters show that the meat-eaters are twice as likely to die of heart disease as vegetarians are.
Better health is one reason that people choose to become vegetarians. Another reason is religion. Some religions forbid the eating of meat. The largest of these is the Hindu religion, which has about 600 million believers in the world. Although not all Hindus are vegetarian, many are, and there are many believers of other religions such Buddhism and even some Christian religions that also do not eat meat.
Many vegetarians do not eat meat simply because they do not like the taste of it. They have no religious or philosophical reasons; they just do not like meat. Another important reason that vegetarians give for not eating meat is the health advantages that were given above. Lastly, there are many people who do not eat meat because they just do not like the idea of killing animals for food. They believe that life, all life, is valuable , and that we do not have to destroy life to feed ourselves when there are other good sources of food.
小題1:According to the passage, people choose to be vegetarians for the following reasons EXCEPT________.

A．they want to stay healthy

B．they are too kind to put the idea of killing animals

C．they live in areas where meat supply is not adequate

D．they should not eat meat due to their religious belief

小題2:Which of the following is true according to Paragraph 2 ?

A．Vegetarians enjoy a more healthy life than the meat eaters.

B．Heart disease and cancer are caused by large amounts of protein.

C．There are twice as many meat-eaters as vegetarians who die of cancer.

D．There are less health problems in modern society due to advanced medical care.

小題3:What does “vulnerable” mean in Paragraph 2?

A．Having low level of cholesterol.

B．Having high level of cholesterol.

C．Having weak ability to resist diseases and harms.

D．Having strong ability to resist disease and harms.

小題4:It can be inferred from the passage that __________.

A．being a vegetarian may be a very strange thing

B．vegetarians eat meat on some special occasions

C．a(chǎn)ll vegetarians have reasons for their not eating meat

D．most vegetarians believe that life without meat is happy.

World Health Day is celebrated on 7 April to mark the anniversary of the founding of WHO in 1948. Each year a theme is selected for World Health Day that highlights a priority area of public health concern in the world. 
The theme for 2013 is high blood pressure. High blood pressure increases the risk of heart attacks, strokes(中風(fēng)). If left uncontrolled, high blood pressure can also cause blindness, irregularities of the heartbeat and heart failure. The risk of developing these complications is higher in the presence of other risk factors such as diabetes(糖尿病). One in three adults worldwide has high blood pressure and this increases with age, from 1 in 10 people in their 20s and 30s to 5 in 10 people in their 50s. High blood pressure is most common in some low-income countries in Africa, with over 40% of adults in many African countries thought to be affected.
However, high blood pressure is both preventable and treatable. In some developed countries, prevention and treatment of it has brought about a reduction in deaths from heart disease. The risk of developing high blood pressure can be reduced by: reducing salt intake; eating a balanced diet; avoiding harmful use of alcohol; taking regular physical activity; keeping a healthy body weight; and avoiding tobacco use.
The final and most important goal of World Health Day 2013 is to reduce heart attacks and strokes, which includes as follows:
1.to raise awareness of the causes and consequences of high blood pressure;
2.to provide information on how to prevent high blood pressure
3.to encourage adults to check their blood pressure and to follow the advice of health-care professionals.
小題1:High blood pressure can cause medical problems like_____.

A．heart diseases, strokes and blindness	B．strokes, heart failure and diabetes
C．heart attacks, blindness and diabetes	D．heart troubles,strokes and cancers

小題2:Who are most likely to be affected by high blood pressure?

A．Those who are in their 20s	B．Those who are in their 30s
C．Those who are in their 40s	D．Those who are in their 50s

小題3:Which of the following can NOT reduce the risk of developing high blood pressure?

A．Less salt intake

B．Putting on weight

C．Regular exercise

D．No smoking

小題4:The text is mainly about______.

A．the theme for World Health Day 2013	B．the causes of high blood pressure
C．the treatment of heart attacks and strokes	D．how to reduce the risk of high blood pressure

As we know, it is common for people to catch a cold in winter and most people believe they know the reason for colds. However, scientists say people have some wrong beliefs about the cause of colds.
Many people think that once you get infected by colds, you will not be easy to be attacked by colds for the rest of your life. That’s not the case. There are about 200 different viruses that cause the common cold. You catch a cold because of one kind of them this time, but you might catch a cold next time because of another.
Others believe that people get sick just because of the cold weather in winter. That is also wrong.
It’s because people tend to stay closer in winter and the cold virus is transmitted from one person to another through handshakes, sneezing, or coughing.
While there is no actual cure for the common cold, scientists say there are still a few things you can do to help you. Some experts say honey and chicken soup are effective against colds. Especially honey. There is increasing evidence that it helps shorten the duration of the common cold sometimes even by two to three days particularly in children. Chicken soup also helps reduce the duration of the cold.
In addition, if you do have a cold and you don’t feel like eating anything, it’s not going to hurt you but you have to drink a lot and you can drink water or tea because doctors say the water cycle in your bodies helps to cure colds. That’s very important. Though there is more than one way to deal with colds, doctors say the best advice is to continue using whatever works best for you.
小題1:We know from the second paragraph that ______.

A．the common cold is caused by only one virus

B．there are people who never catch a cold

C．colds can be caused by different viruses

D．a(chǎn)ll people are easily attacked by colds

小題2: The underlined word “transmitted” in the fourth paragraph means “______”.

A．passed

B．changed

C．cured

D．caused

小題3:If you have a cold, you can do the following except ______.

A．drinking a lot of water	B．drinking chicken soups
C．eating honey	D．forcing yourself to eat

小題4: It can be inferred from the passage that ______.

A．now scientists have found out practical treatment for colds

B．different people may have different ways to fight against colds

C．working in freezing weather is the main reason for colds

D．colds can be passed from animals to human beings

When it comes to eating smart for your heart, stop thinking about short-term solutions and simplify your life with a straightforward approach that will serve you well for years to come.
Smart eating goes beyond analyzing every bite of food you lift  36  your mouth. “In the past we used to believe that  37  amounts of individual nutrients were the 38 to good health,” Linda Van Horn, professor of the American Heart Association's Nutrition Committee. "But now we have a 39 understanding of healthy eating and the kinds of food necessary to  40  not only heart disease but disease  41  general," she adds.
Scientists now  42 on the broader picture of the balance of food eaten  43  several days or a week  44 than on the number of milligrams of this or that  45  at each meal.
Fruits, vegetables and whole grains, for example, provide nutrients and plant-based compounds 46 to good health. “The more we learn, the more  47  we are by the wealth of essential substances they  48 ," Van Horn continues, "and how they  49  with each other to keep us healthy."
You'll automatically be  50  the right heart-healthy track if vegetables, fruits and whole grains make 51  three quarters of the food on your dinner plate. 52  in the remaining one quarter with lean meat or chicken, fish or eggs.
The foods you choose to eat as well as those you choose to  53  clearly contribute to your well-being. Without a  54 , each of the small decisions you make in this can make a big 55  on your health in the years to come.
小題1: A between         B through           C inside                D to
小題2:A serious          B splendid          C specific          D separate
小題3:A key              B point             C lead              D center
小題4:A strict           B different         C typical               D natural
小題5:A rescue           B prevent              C forbid                D offend
小題6:A in               B upon              C for               D by
小題7:A turn             B put               C focus             D carry
小題8:A over         B along             C with              D beyond
小題9:A other            B better                C rather                D sooner
小題10:A conveyed        B consumed          C entered               D exhausted
小題11:A vital          B initial               C valid             D efficient
小題12:A disturbed       B depressed         C amazed               D amused
小題13:A preserve            B contain              C attain                D maintain
小題14:A interfere           B interact            C occupy            D rest
小題15:A at              B of                    C on                   D within
小題16:A out             B into              C off              D up
小題17:A Engage          B Fill              C Involve               D Pack
小題18:A delete          B escape                C avoid             D spoil
小題19:A notion          B hesitation            C reason                D doubt
小題20:A outcome     B function          C impact                D commitment

Research has shown that music has an important effect on one’s body and psyche (心靈). In fact, there is a growing field of health care known as music therapy(治療), which uses music to treat diseases. Even hospitals are beginning to use music therapy. This is not surprising, as music affects the body and mind in many powerful ways.
Research has shown that quick music can make a person feel more alert（警覺戒備）, while slow music can produce a calm, deep thinking state. Also, research has found that music can change brainwave activity levels. This can help the brain to change speeds more easily on its own as needed, which means that music can bring lasting benefits to your state of mind, even after you’ve stopped listening.
Breathing and heart rates can also be influenced by music. This can mean slower breathing, slower heart rate. This is why music and music therapy can help reduce the damaging effects of long-term stress, greatly promoting (促進(jìn)) not only relaxation, but health.
Music can also be used to bring about a more positive state of mind by helping to keep worries away. Music has also been found to bring many other benefits, such as lowering blood pressure and reducing the risk of strokes（中風(fēng)）. It is no surprise that so many people are considering music as an important tool to help the body become or stay healthy.
小題1:What can we infer about music therapy(治療)?

A．It is a type of music.

B．It is a research about music.

C．It is a kind of musical effect on diseases.

D．It is the use of music method to help treat diseases.

小題2:According to the second paragraph, we can know that ________.

A．music with different speeds has different effects

B．quick music is not good for one’s health

C．slow music can help one to think more calmly and slowly

D．music will have less benefit after one stops listening

小題3:The reason why music can help deal with stress is that ________.

A．it is used by many hospitals

B．it can help change brainwaves

C．it does good to breathing and heart rates

D．it can bring a more positive state of mind

小題4:According to the passage, music can help deal with all the following EXCEPT ______.

A．nervousness	B．mind illnesses
C．strokes	D．high blood pressure

It is common to have difficulties sleeping during the day. Humans are naturally wired to sleep best at night and be awake during the day. However, modern work schedules require some people to try to accommodate the unnatural schedule of shift（輪班）work — being awake at night and sleeping during the day.
In order to make this adjustment, you need to pay special attention to your sleep environment and your preparation for sleep. If shift work is a necessary part of your work life, here are some suggestions that may help.
Arrange to sleep uninterrupted in a quiet, dark room. This means you may have to turn off or unplug your phone, hang darkening curtains on the windows or wear a sleep eye mask, and train your family and friends to leave you alone while you sleep.
Fit in a nap（小睡）. When your daytime sleep period is too short, taking a short nap of less than 30 minutes just before work or on a break has been shown to improve alertness and enhance performance.
Develop and follow a sleep routine. It's best if you go to sleep and wake up at the same time every day. Try not to vary this too much on weekends. Your body likes routine.
Take extra care to make healthy choices. You may be tempted to reach for unhealthy foods or nicotine to stay awake or alcohol to try to sleep. But ultimately these choices are more harmful than helpful.
If you have tried all these things and are still having problems getting enough quality sleep during the day, talk to your doctor or a sleep specialist. Sometimes medications（藥物治療）may be helpful and safe. In other cases, there may be an underlying sleep disorder that needs to be addressed.
小題1:The purpose of the text is to     .

A．persuade workers to have a god sleep.

B．a(chǎn)dvise night workers to keep healthy

C．encourage workers to do day work

D．help night workers to sleep well

小題2:What does the author recomusend?

A．A suitable account of alcohol to help sleep.

B．A regular life on weekday’s and weekends.

C．A dark room without phoebes to sleep in.

D．A break for sleeping anytime during the day.

小題3:On which condition should a person turn to a sleep specialist for help?

A．If he suffers from a sleep disorder for the first time.

B．If a good sleep environment is greatly needed for him.

C．If he falls to get quality sleep through his own efforts.

D．If he has the problem of bailing to sleep in the daytime.

小題4:We can learn from the test that       .

A．night workers need a long time to fall asleep

B．constant breaks at work help to improve performance

C．it is difficult to create a good sleep environment

D．night work requires people to adjust their body clocks