B

Phys ed (physical education) is making a comeback as a part of the school core curriculum(核心课程)，but with a difference. While group sports are still part of the curriculum, the new way is to teach skills that are useful beyond gym class. Instead of learning how to climb a rope, children are taught to lift weights, balance their diets and build physical endurance(忍耐力). In this way，kids are given the tools and skills and experiences so they can lead a physically active life for the rest of their life.

Considering that 15 percent of American children aged 6 to 18 are overweight, supporters say more money and thought must be put into phys ed curriculum. In many cases, that may mean not just replacing the old gym-class model with fitness programs but also starting up phys ed programs because school boards often "put P.E. on the chopping block (砧板), cutting it entirely or decreasing its teachers or the days it is offered," says Alicia Moag-Stahlberg, the executive director of Action for Health Kids. The difference in phys ed programs is partly due to the lack of a national standard. "Physical education needs to be part of the core curriculum," she added.

The wisdom of the new approach has some scientific support. Researchers at the University of Wisconsin have showed how effective the fit-for-life model of gym class can be. They observed how 50 overweight children lost more weight when they cycled and skied cross-country (越野)than when they played sports. The researchers also found that teaching sports like football resulted in less overall movement, partly because some reluctant(不情愿的)students were able to sit on the bench.

Another problem with simply teaching group sports in gym class is that only a small percentage of students continue playing them after graduating from high school. The new method teaches skills that translate to adulthood.

46. According to the passage, what is usually taught in the old gym class?

A. Lift weights  B. Climb a rope  C. Cycle   D. Have a balanced diet

47. What does Alicia Moag-Stahlberg mean by saying “some school boards put P. E. on the chopping block”?

A. Schools do not pay enough attention to P. E..

B. Schools welcome P. E. but do not have time for it.

C. Schools put P.E. in the first place.

D. Schools cut down other subjects’ time for P. E..

48. Which is NOT the reason to carry out phys ed programs according to the passage?

A. More teenagers are overweight.

B. Traditional group sports teaching is not effective.

C. Students need to learn some skills to help them lead a physically active life.

D. Phys ed programs need less money to support.

49. How many problems are mentioned in the passage with simply teaching group sports?

A. Two    B. Three    C. Four     D. One

50. What’s the difference between the come-back phys ed and the ordinary gym-class model?

A. The Phys ed teaches group sports.

B. The Phys ed provides more fitness programs.

C. The Phys ed teaches tools and skills which could be used in the future life.

D. The Phys ed has more support from the government.

C

Americans are proud of their variety and individuality，yet they love and respect few things more than a uniform，whether it is the uniform of an elevator operator or the uniform of a five­star general. Why are uniforms so popular in the United States?

Among the arguments for uniforms，one of the first is that in the eyes of most people they look more professional than civilian(百姓的)clothes. People have become conditioned to expect superior quality from a man who wears a uniform. The television repairman who wears a uniform tends to inspire more trust than one who appears in civilian clothes. Faith in the skill of a garage mechanic(技工) is increased by a uniform. What easier way is there for a nurse，a policeman，a barber，or a waiter to lose professional identity(身份)than to step out of uniform?

Uniforms also have many practical benefits. They save on other clothes. They save on laundry(洗衣店)bills. They are tax­deductible(可减税的).They are often more comfortable and more durable than civilian clothes.

Primary(主要的) among the arguments against uniforms is their lack of variety and the consequent loss of individuality experienced by people who must wear them. Though there are many types of uniforms，the wearer of any particular type is generally stuck with it，without change，until retirement. When people look alike，they tend to think，speak，and act similarly，on the job at least.

Uniforms also give rise to some practical problems. Though they are long­lasting，often their initial(最初的)expense is greater than the cost of civilian clothes. Some uniforms are also expensive to maintain(维持，维护)，requiring professional dry cleaning rather than the home laundering(洗涤) possible with many types of civilian clothes.

51. It is surprising that Americans who worship variety and individuality______.

A. still judge a man by his clothes

B. hold the uniform in such high regard

C. enjoy having a professional identity

D. will respect an elevator operator as much as a general in uniform

52. People are accustomed to think that a man in uniform ____.

A. suggests quality work                   B. discards(丢弃)his social identity

C. appears to be more practical              D. looks superior to a person in civilian clothes

53. The chief function of a uniform is to ____.

A. provide practical benefits to the wearer     B. make the wearer catch the public eye

C. inspire the wearer ' s confidence in himself  D. provide the wearer with a professional identity

54. According to the passage, people wearing uniforms ____.

A. are usually helpful                     B. have little or no individual freedom

C. tend to lose their individuality            D. enjoy greater popularity

55. The best title for this passage would be ____.

A. Uniforms and Society                  B. The Importance of Wearing a Uniform

C. Practical Benefits of Wearing a Uniform   D. Advantages and Disadvantages of Uniforms

D

In today's world of cell phones, mini laptops and MP3 players, most people have at least one time-telling tool with them. Since these devices are so common, is time running out for the 500-year-old watch? According to some consumers, yes. New Jersey teenager Charlie Wollman says a watch is "an extra piece of equipment with no necessary function." Many young adults agree ─ and use their cell phones to tell time. Louis Galie, a senior vice president at Timex, said that fewer young people wear watches today than five years ago. As a result, some people claim that the watch industry is at a crossroads.

However, watchmakers optimistically say that watches regain popularity when consumers reach their 20s and 30s. By then, they are willing to spend money on a quality timepiece that doesn't just keep good time. Fifty years ago, watchmakers boasted(自夸) about their products' accuracy. But in recent years, the watch industry has transformed itself into an accessory(附件，配件) business. And for many today, the image(外形) a watch communicates has become more important than the time it tells.

"Complications" ─ features that go beyond simple timekeeping ─ are an important part of a watch's image. Today's watches offer a host of features that suit almost any personality. These features include altitude trackers(追踪器), compasses(指南针), lunar calendars, USB drives, and even devices that measure the effectiveness of golf swings!

Creativity is also a key element in today's watches. For example, Japanese watchmaker Tokyoflash makes watches that don't even look like watches. The company's popular Shinshoku model uses different color lights to tell the time. It looks more like a futuristic bracelet(手镯) than a watch. Another Japanese watchmaker, EleeNo, makes a "handless" watch. Using a ring of circles to keep time, this watch makes an excellent conversation piece.

Whether a watch communicates fashion sense, creative flair or a love of sports, consumers want their timepieces to stand out. Nowadays, everyone has the same kind of gadget in their bags, so people want to make a statement with what's on their wrists(手腕). Will this interest in wrist fashion last? Only time will tell!

56. Why aren’t watches popular with young people as before?

A. Because watches cannot keep good time as cell phones, mini laptops and MP3 players.

B. Because watches are featured by the disadvantages of simple function

C. Because watches are too expensive to afford.

D. Because watches don’t have beautiful appearance as other modern time telling tools.

57. What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 1 mean?

A. Watching-making is facing a survival crisis challenge.

B. Watching-making is faced with the developing opportunity.

C. Watching-making becomes the sun rising industry.

D. Watching-making has a specific development target.

58. It can be implied that ____________________.

A. people will gradually lose interest in watches as they grow older

B. watchmakers hardly change the development strategy for watches

C. today’s watches are better than those in the past in quality

D. customers used to be more concerned with the quality of a watch than with its image.

59. The following qualities can make a watch popular EXCEPT _________.

A. multifunction   B. accuracy   C. nice design   D. low price

60. What’s the best title of the passage?

A. Watches and Teenagers     B. The History of Watches

C. The Accuracy of Watches   D. Watches Tell More Than Time

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