第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
The human body is a living machine, and, like all machines, it needs “fuel”（燃料）to supply it with energy. This is provided by the food we eat. But how much do we need to stay healthy?
The energy value of food is usually measured in calories. A calorie is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 kg of water by 1℃. The number of calories people need per day is different, as the pictures show. Also, the number of calories you use at any one moment normally depends on the activity you are in. For example, you need more calories for standing than for sitting, more for running than for walking, and so on.
The energy in food is in the form of three kinds of chemical materials-carbohydrate（碳水化合物）, protein（蛋白质）and fat. Carbohydrate provides 3. 8 Cal/gm, protein 4. 0 Cal/gm, and fat 8. 8 Cal/gm. Each food contains different amount of these materials, as the round pictures show.
56. The amount of calories suppiled by equal amounts of milk, rice, and peanuts is the largest in the case of _________.
A. milkB. rice C. peanutsD. rice or peanuts
57. Choose one statement from among A-D that agrees with the passage and the pictures above.
A. You need more calories for swimming than for mountain climbing.
B. Food contains energy in the form of carbohydres, proteins and fuel.
C. Different people need different amounts of energy depending on their age, sex, and the activities they are in.
D. 3 grams of milk provides 16. 6 calories because carbohydrate provides 3. 8 Cal/gm, protein 4. 0 Cal/gm, and fat 8. 8 Cal/gm.
58. This article mainly tells us _________.
A. all the energy is in food
B. the human body needs energy
C. the number of calories depends on your activity
D. we must only eat peanuts to get calories
B
We are all called upon to make a speech at some point in life, but most of us don’t do a very good job. This article gives some suggestions on how to give an effective speech.
So, you have to give a speech-- and you’re terrified. You get nervous, you forget what you want to say, you stumble over words, you talk too long, and you bore your audience. Later you think, “Thank goodness, it’s over. I’m just no good at public speaking. I hope I never have to do that again. ”
Cheer up! It doesn’t have to be that bad. Here are some simple steps to take the pain out of speech making. Ask yourself the purpose of your speech. What is the occasion? Why are you speaking? Then, gather as many facts as you can on your subject. Spend plenty of time doing your research. Then spend plenty of time organizing your material so that your speech is clear and easy to follow. Use as many examples as possible, and use pictures, charts, and graphs if they will help you make your points more clearly. Never forget your audience. Don’t talk over their heads, and don’t talk down to them. Treat your audience with respect. They will appreciate your thoughtfulness.
Just remember: be prepared. Know your subject, your audience, and the occasion. Be brief. Say what you have to say and then stop. And be yourself. Let your personality come through so that you make person-to -person contact with your audience.
If you follow these simple steps, you’ll see that you don’t have to be afraid of public speaking. In fact, you may find the experience so enjoyable that you volunteer to make more speeches! You’re not convinced yet? Give it a try and see what happens.
59. The main idea of this article is _________.
A. you can improve your speaking ability
B. a poor speaker can never change
C. always make a short speech
D. it is hard to make a speech
60. Paragraph 2 implies that ________.
A. many people are afraid of giving a speech
B. many people are happy to give a speech
C. many people do not prepare for a speech
D. many people talk too long
61. The phrase “talk over their heads” means ________.
A. speak too loudly
B. look at the ceiling
C. look down upon them
D. use words and ideas that are too difficult
62. All of the following statements are true except that ___________.
A. few people know how to make good speeches
B. a lecturer does not need to organize his speech
C. research is important in preparing a speech
D. there are simple steps you can take to improve your speaking ability
63. The title for this passage may be _______.
A. Do Not Make a Long Speech
B. How to Give a Good Speech
C. How to Prepare for a Speech
D. Try to Enjoy a Speech