Passage 3
Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage:
Breastfeeding (母乳喂养) for a month or longer appears to reduce a woman's risk of getting diabetes (糖病) later in life, according to a new study. The breastfeeding and diabetes link has been reported in other studies, according to researcher Eleanor Schwarz. Yet, her study makes the link easier to believe. Her study is published in a journal of medicine in America. Schwarz and her colleagues looked at data about breastfeeding practices. They evaluated data on 2,233 women f~om Califomia. Of those, 405 were not mothers, 1,125 were mothers who breastfed for at least a month, and 703 were mothers who had never breastfed. They were 40 to 78 years old.
According to Schwarz's study, the risk of getting a diagnosis (诊断) of Type 2 diabetes for women who breastfed all their children for a month or longer was similar to that of women who had not given birth. But mothers who had never breastfed were nearly twice as likely to develop diabetes as women who had never given birth. Mothers who never breastfed were about 1.4 times as likely to develop diabetes as women who breastfed for one to three months, Schwarz found.
While one month of breastfeeding appears to make a difference, Schwarz says, even longer is better. (80) “Previous studies have shown the longer the mom breastfeeds, the more benefit for her body.” Many experts recommend breastfeeding for six months and continuing for a year, she says.
The diabetes-breastfeeding link is probably explained by belly fat. Mothers, who don't breastfeed, as they get older, may have more belly fat, as breastfeeding helps new mothers take off weight. “Belly fat increases the risk of diabetes as you get older,” she says.
The finding isn't surprising at all, says Kimberly Gregory. She often gives advice to women who get diabetes (occurring during pregnancy (怀孕)) that they are at risk for later getting Type 2 diabetes and suggests they breastfeed. The new findings will probably inspire Gregory to add to the-advice she gives moms-to-be about the benefits of breastfeeding. She often focuses on the benefits to the baby.
11. According to the first paragraph, which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. About two thousand and two hundred old women took part in the study.
B. Eleanor Schwarz's research program was about men and women who suffered from diabetes.
C. Over one fifths of the women never got married.
D. Eleanor Schwarz's results seem more reliable.
12. According to Schwarz's findings, who are more likely to get diabetes later in life?
A. Those mothers who had never breastfed.
B. Those mothers who never gave birth.
C. Those mothers who breastfed for a month.
D. Those mothers who breastfed for six months.
13. Which of the following statements would Schwarz agree with?
A. Breastfeeding is not advisable because it is not good for a mom to keep a good shape.
B. Breastfeeding can greatly reduce a mother's chances of getting all kinds of serious disease.
C. Breastfeeding for a month is highly recommended: the longer, the better.
D. Breastfeeding for a month or longer makes babies smarter.
14. What does the author mean by “moms-to-be” in the last paragraph?
A. Women who are pregnant, especially for the first time.
B. Women who dream of having babiesfor the first time.
C. Women who already have children.
D. Women who have just got babies for the first time.
15. Which of the following is an appropriate title for this passage?
A. Breasffeeding May Enhance Babies' Chances of Survival
B. Breasffeeding May Lower Moms' Diabetes Risk
C. Breasffeeding May Become Very Fashioaable in Near Future
D. Breasffeeding May Help Women Lose Weight
Part Ⅱ Vocabulary and Structure (30%)
Directions: In this part there are 30 incomplete sentences. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then blacken the Corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.
16. You should carefully think over_____ the manager said at the meeting.
A. that B. which C. what D. whose
17. Last week I wrote to the hotel to book a room, but they _____ yet.
A. didn't answer B. wasn't answering
C. hadn't answered D. haven't answered
18. Diana felt very much upset at _____ to the party as she had longed to go for a long time.
A. having not been invited B. not having been invited
C. not to be invited D. to be not invited
19. On no account _____ held responsible for the car accident, so he should not be put into prison.
A. the driver can be B. can the driver be
C. the driver be D. be the driver
20. All the kids are crying now. What_____makes them so unhappy?
A. it is B. is it C. it is that D. is it that
21. Unfortunately, the package I was expecting was _____ to the wrong address.
A. written B. given C. packed D. delivered
22. _____by a large audience, he felt very nervous and didn't know what to say.
A. Watching B. Watch C. Watched D. Having watched
23. I'm very grateful for your help and hope to do something for you_____in the future.
A. in exchange B. instead C. in return D. in particular
24. I can ____you that the animals are well cared for in our zoo, so you needn't worry about them.
A. suppose B. assume C. assure D. grant
25. The drowning boy made a _____ attempt to catch the rope thrown to him.
A. dangerous B. graceful C. gentle D. desperate
26. If we_____early tomorrow morning, we will reach the coast before dark.
A. take off B. set off C. set up D. take up
27. A lot of people mistake John for Bill because they _____ each other in appearance too much!
A. weave B. utilize C. reveal D. resemble
28. When there are cordial relations between the two countries, we mean there exists a_____ relationship between them.
A. friendly B. hostile C. fertile D. complicated
29. The patient's recovery was very encouraging as he could_____get out of bed without help.
A. only B. almost C. me'rely D. hardly
30. At the job interview, Mr. Brown gave a good _____ of himself and finally got a job as a salesman.
A. opinion B. idea C. cry D. account
31. As is well known, eating too much fat can_____heart disease and cause high blood pressure.
A. add to B. attend to C. contribute to D. apply to
32. A club is a place to make frequent_____with friends.
A. accounts B. attempts C. contents D. contacts
33. _____the obvious differences in size and population, the states of America have many things_____ common.
A. Although; on B. Though; in
C. Despite; in D. Because of; on
34. Scientists say it may be five or six years _____this medicine is tested on human beings.
A. since B. before C. after D. when
35. With larger numbers of graduates than ever before, just having a degree will no longer be enough to make you _____in the crowd.
A. stand up B. stand by C. stand for D. stand out
36. The doctor tried to do an experiment to find out the_____of the medicine on the mice.
A. cause B. result C. reason D. effect
37. This is only one of the laundries in the district modem equipment.
A. that have B. which have C. that has D. what has
38. Skating can be good for you _____ correctly.
A. though doing B. though done C. if done D. if doing
39. By the end of last week 611 people from 49 countries to attend the meeting, with nearly half coming from the United States, Germany and Britain.
A. had registered B. have registered
C. registered D. were registered
40. It was suggested that____big event like the Year of Russia in China should certainly benefit_____relationship between the two countries.
A. a; the B. the; a C. a; / D. the; /
41. Although he knew little about the large amount of work done in the field, he succeeded_____ other more well-informed experimenters failed.
A. as B. unless C. what D. where
42. Having been praised by the teacher, the little girl ran back home, _____.
A. happily and satisfied B. eager and excitedly
C. happy and satisfied D. anxiously and excitedly
43.—How are their talks going on? Have they reached any agreement?
—They only seemed to have agreed to set another date for __ talks.
A. deeper B. slower C. further D. higher
44. _____ ten minutes earlier, you wouldn't have missed the train.
But you were late.
A. Had you come B. Did you come
C. Have you come D. Should you come
45. Having been told that her son died in the accident, the old woman
appeared very calm, as if nothing _____.
A. happened B. were happened
C. was happened D. had happened
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