1、第一局部 阅读理解共两节，总分值30分第一节共10小题；每题2分，总分值20分阅读以下短文，从每题所给的四个选项中A、B、C、D中，选出最正确选项。 ANobody likes home economics(家政学). But restoring the program could help us in the fighting against obesity and chronic diseases today.The home economics movement was founded on the belief that housework and food preparation w
2、ere important subjects that should be studied scientifically. The first classes occurred in the agricultural and technical colleges that were built in the 1860s. When most departments of universities rejected women, home economics was a back door into higher education.Indeed, in the early 20th centu
3、ry, home economics was a serious subject. When few people understood germ(微生物)theory and almost no one had heard of vitamins, home economics classes offered vital information about washing hands regularly, eating fruits and vegetables and not feeding coffee to babies.However, today we remember only
4、the fixed ideas about home economics, forgetting the movements most important lessons on healthy eating and cooking. Too many Americans simply dont know how to cook. Our diets, consisting of highly processed foods made cheaply outside the home, have contributed to many serious health problems. In th
5、e last decade, many cities and states have tried to tax junk food heavily or to ban the use of food stamps to buy soda. Clearly, many people are doubtful about any governmental steps to promote healthy eating. But what if the government put the tools of obesity prevention in the hands of children th
6、emselves by teaching them how to cookMy first experience with home economics happened two decades ago when I was a seventh grader in a North Carolina public school. A year later, my fathers job took our family to Wales, where I attended a large school for a few months. It was the first time I had ev
7、er really cooked anything. I remember that it was fun, and with an instructor standing by, it wasnt hard. Those lessons stuck with me when I first started cooking for my husband and myself after college and they will do. Teaching cooking in public schools can help solve some problems facing American
8、s today. The history of home economics shows its possible.1.Home economics _. A.is a subject becoming more and more popular with Americans B.is often used to help fight against obesity and chronic diseasesC.once offered women a special approach to university educationD.was first taught in the agricu
9、ltural and technical colleges in the early 1900s2.The third paragraph mainly tells us _. A.the importance of regular hand washingB.the health benefits of fruits and vegetablesC.the contents of home economics classes in the early 20th centuryD.the significance of teaching home economics in the early
10、20th century3.What does the author imply in the last paragraph A.Her family moved frequently in her childhood B.Cooking classes have a far-reaching influence on her later life. C.To receive a better education, she went to a large school in Wales D.Teaching cooking is the key to solving Americans hea
11、lth problems B Self-esteem is all about how much we feel valued, loved , accepted and thought well of by others and how much we value , love and accept ourselves. People with healthy self-esteem are able to do better in school and find it easier to make friends. They tend to have better relationship
12、s with others, feel happier, find it easier to deal with mistakes and failures, and more likely to stick to something until they succeed. People with low self-esteem often feel as if no one will like them or accept them or that they dont do well in anything. The following ways may help you improve y
13、our self-esteem. Try to stop thinking negative thoughts about yourself. If youre used to focusing on your shortcomings, start thinking about positive aspects of yourself that overweigh them. It is good to aim high, but your goals for yourself should be within reach. Thats why you should set practica
14、l goals and never expect the impossible. Mistakes are part of learning, so view mistakes as learning opportunities. Accept that you make mistakes because everyone does. Also, you should recognize what you can change and what you cant. If you realize that youre unhappy with something about yourself t
15、hat you can change, start today. If its something you cant change(like your height), start to work toward loving yourself the way you are. Feeling like youre making a difference and that your help is valued can do wonders to improve your self-esteem. So dont hesitate to make a contribution. You can
16、lend a hand to a classmate whos having trouble, help clean up your neighborhood or volunteer to do some other things. Self-esteem plays a role in almost everything you do. It takes some work, but its a skill youll have for life.4.The passage is mainly about _. A.what self-esteem means B.what people with
