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look good.”Tyler handed Ryan his cupcake.“Sure.”he said.“l won’t eat all this.” Lunch Requirements

B) Is Ryan eating a healthy meal if he eats the school lunch? School lunch supporters say“Yes. ”Recent studies show that a government approved school lunch has more variety and is more nutritious(有营养的) than most lunches brought from home.It's also lower in fat.The National School Lunch Act requires that school lunches go along with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans developed by the government.Meals must contain a variety of foods with plenty of grains and at least one fruit or vegetable each day.Foods must not contain too much sugar or salt.A hot lunch can contain up to 30%fat,but not more than 10%of its calories(卡路里)should come from saturated(饱和的)fat.Inan average week,you should get one third of the daily Recommended Dietary Allowances for proreIn,iron,calcium(钙),and vitamins A and C from your school lunch. Dare to Compare

C) Let’s compare Ryan’s and Tyler’s meals to see which is healthier.Ryan’s hot lunch(without the cup-cake from his friend)has 577 calories,25 grams of total fat,and 12 grams of saturated fat.He had one serving of fruit,26 grams of protein,and 483 milligrams of calcium.Ryan ate more total fat(39%)and saturated fat(19%)than the dietary guidelines recommend.However,schools can still meet the guidelines by havmg the numbers average out over a week of lunches.

D) Tyler's lunch from home(this includes both cupcakes)had 1,014 calories,45 grams(40%)of total fat,and 10 grams(9%)of saturated fat.He ate 21 grams of protein and 155 milligrams of calcium,but no flmits or vegetables.Tyler's meal met the saturated fat guidelines,but had too much total fat.Tyler ate more calories and total fat than Ryan did.Ryan ate more protein,calcium,and fruit than Tyler did.Which meal would you say is the healthier choice? A la Carte Options’

E) Federal standards and most school districts forbid selling food in the cafeteria that competes with the school lunch.Many programs do,however,offer a la carte choices for students who don’t want the hot meal.Foods sold h la carte are separate from the main meal and are priced individually.These foods do not have to meet the same nutritional standards as the foods on the hot lunch menu.Neither do the foods sold at a snack-bar or those foods available elsewhere in the school.

F) A study in one Texas school district compared the lunches of fourth graders who did not have food choices with those of fifth graders who could choose either a standard lunch or select from a snackbar.The fourth graders ate 25%more fruits and vegetables than the fifth graders.Food sold as fundraisers can also have an impact on school lunch.The money raised is important to provide needed funds for many after-class activities.But the meal’s over all nutritional quauty usually goes down.Many of these foods are high in fat,sugar,or both,and often come in extra-large portions.Fund-fairs rarely sell fruits and vegetables. Choosing Wisely

G) School food-service programs are trying to please students,and still offer quality,nutritious meals at low cost.That task isn’t easy.One school district in New York decided to do something about it.A student advisory board kept the food-service director up-to-date on what the kids wanted.They also worked with school snack-bars to sell smaller servings of chips and candy. H) You can make healthy meal choices at school even when not-so-healthy choices are available.You can be sure to get a nutritious meal when you pick foods from the Food Guide

Pyramid.For example,always drink milk or a calcium-rich juice for lunch.Even chocolate milk is more nutritious than soda or a sports drink.Stay away from snack foods offered a la carte.They may fill you up now.but the ones that contain a lot of fat and sugar will slow you down later.Always eat the fruits and vegetables offered at the meal.They help give you the energy and vitamins you need to get you through the rest of your school day.Some people like to make fun of school lunches,but good nutrition is no laughing matter.Your school’s hot lunch is based on the Food Guide Pyramid,so it's full of nutrition.Give it a try.You might be pleasantly surprised. It’s a Team Effort

I) Team Nutrition is a program that gets schools excited about healthy eating.Schools across the nation pick a team leader who develops fun nutrition activities.The leader works with students,teachers,parents,food-service workers,and people from the community.Activities can range from running a school health fair to planting a garden.At the Jordan Community School in Chicago,Illinois,one group of fifth graders showed off their “pizza(比萨饼)garden”in a big,colorful poster showing vegetarian pizzas.The students and food-service staff planted and took care of the vegetables that they would later use as ingredients on their pizzas.The group started growing the plants in the school’s cafeteria.Then they moved them outdoors to the students’ demonstration garden.This is just one way to get everyone involved in making school lunch healthy and fun.

Team up with your own group and see how creative you can get. 注意:此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。 46.Tyler's home-prepared meal meets the Dietary Guidelines for Americans in terms of saturated fat.

47.The Jordan Community School students eat pizzas with vegetables planted and taken care of in their pizza garden.

48.Recent studies show that government-approved school lunch compares favorably with home-made lunch.

49.Students are advised to stay away from snack foods offered a la carte because their extra fat and sugar will make them slow down later.

50.The student advisory board keeps the food-service director up-to-date about students’ needs.

51.Schools can make the nutrition balanced over a week of lunches to meet the dietary guidelines.

52.According to the National School Lunch Act,school lunches must comply with government-developed dietary guidelines.

53.Team Nutrition is a program that tries to get everyone involved in making school lunch healthy and fun.

54.Being high in fat and sugar, the food sold as fund-raisers is lacking in nutritional quality. 55.The foods provided a la carte in schools are purchased separately.

Section C

Directions:There are 2 passages in this section.Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements.For each of them there are four choices marked A,B,C and D.You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 witha single line through the centre.

Passage One

Questions 56 to 60 are based om the following passage.

Libraries are my world.I've been a patron(老主顾)all my life,and for the past nine years I've worked at multiple libraries and archives in and around Detroit The library as an institution has many roles,but as our country struggles through an economic crisis,I have watched the library where l work evolve into a career and business center,a community gathering place and a bastion(堡垒)for hope.

In the spring of 2007 I got a Ubrary internship(实习生的位置)at the Southfield Public Library(SPL),just north of Detroit.Summers at SPL were usually slow,but that ye屿we experienced a library that was as busy as science-fair project week,midterms or tax season.Yet patrons weren’t looking for Mosby's Nursing Drug Reference or tax return forms.They were coming for information on growing their small business.

I interpreted people’s interest in our business collection as the first step to pursuing their dreams,but these patrons were not motivated by dreams.They were responding to reality,and they were looking for Plan B.

Things worsened in 2008,and in 2009 the economic crisis continues to plague Michigan.Last year, we put up a display with a variety of job resources that we restocked every hour.Each night the library closed,the display was bare.While we normally keep displays up for a week,we kept the job resources display up for months.

Then there’s the tightening credit market.People see the writmg on the wall and they want to get educated.They can’t afford a financial adviser,but checking books out is flee.Some of the most popular rifles now are Rich Dad, Poor Dad, Think and Grow Rich, and Suze Orman's 2009 Action Plan.

The economic downturn affects us all.I have had to work long hours and don’t get to see much of my boyfriend or experience any kind of social life lately.but I am thankful to be in a position where I can help people overcome this struggle.In Michigan,we haven’t lost hope.As long as there are libraries here,there will always be hope. 注意:此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。

56.What change has the current economic crisis brought to the library? A. It has opened its age-old archives to the general public. B. It has become a job and business information center. C. It has evolved into a place for business transactions. D. It has had to cut its budget to get through the crisis.

57.What does the author say about the Southfield Public Library in the summer of 2007? A. It was overflowing with visitors. B. It launched a science project series.

C. It added many books on business to its collection. D. It was fifll of people seeking information on drugs.

58.What can be inferred from people’s strong interest in the library’s business collection? A. They think it is now time to realize their dreams. B. They find economics helpful in tiding over the crisis. C. They consider it a trend to start their oven business. D. They are concerned about the worsening economy.

59.Why were there no more job resources on display by the end of the day?

A. The library staff could not do the restocking quickly enough. B. People competed with each other for the jobs listed in the ads. C. People were much interested in the job resources on display. D. All the materials on display were free of charge to the jobless. 60.How did the author feel about working in the library? A. She felt contented to be in a position to render help. B. She felt pleased to be able to give hope to the jobless. C. She felt rewarded to have gained a lot of experience. D. She felt sorry to miss the social life she used to enjoy.

Passage Two

Questions 61 to 65 are based on the following passage.

More than three dozen billionaires,including well-known philanthropist(慈善家)David Rockefeller,have promised at least haft of their fortunes to charity,joining a programme that Bill and Melinda Gates and Warren Buffett started in June to encourage other wealthy people to give.

The pledge is currently worth about $150 billion,but the programme predicts it will eventually be worth $600 billion.

“During even the Depression’s worst years.my parents gave money--about 8%of their annualin come of $2,200,”said Lorry Lokey,one of the donors,oil the website of the programme,the Giving Pledge.“I remember saying to my mother that we can't afford that.But she said we have to share withothers.’’

The pledge has been a matter of some debate in philanthropic and non-profit circles,with some experts dismissing it as mere publicity and others predicting that it would produce a flood of new money to support non-profit groups.

Buffett said the real value of the pledge was found in the example it set and in the sentiments(情感)expressed in the letters posted on the website.

Buffett and Gates will hold several dinners later this year to recruit more billionaires,and members of the Giving Pledge will meet annually to discuss their philanthropy.

The pair are due to meet some wealthiest people in China next month and India in March. “We hope this catches fire in some other countries,”Buffett said. “If they want to take what we think is a good idea and run with it,we will be cheering.”

Buffett said the number of people who had agreed to sign on was at the high end of his expectations.He said some people who declined to sign the pledge were plaaning to give away most of their wealth but did not want to draw attention to those plans.‘

Energy tycoon(大亨)Pickeus,who is worth about $1 billion,said in his Giving Pledge letter.“I've long stated that I enjoy making money,and I enjoy giving it away.I'm not a big fan of inherited wealth.It generally does more harm than good.’’ 注意:此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。

61.What’s the purpose of the programme started by Bill and Melinda Gates and Warren Buffett? A. To spread the idea of charity around the world. B. To publicise the pains and gains of charity work. C. To involve more wealthy people in philanthropy. D. To narrow the gap between the rich and the poor.

62.What message does Lorry Lokey intend to convey through his website posting? A. His family’s income is far from large. B. The spirit of giving runs in his family.

C. His family suffered during the Great Depression. D The wealth of his family has come the hard way.

63.Why are Buffett and Gates going to meet some wealthiest people in China and India? A. To share their experience with the newly rich there. B. To publicise their generosity in helping the needy.

C. To persuade the wealthy people there to join their ranks. D. To help the billionaires there see the true value of money.

64.What reason do some people give for declining to sign the pledge? A. They ale unsure if they can meet the public’s expectations. B. They have made plans for disposing of their wealth. C. They are still undecided whether to give or not. D. They are reluctant to be the focus of attention.

65.What does energy tycoon Pickens try to say in his Giving Pledge letter? A. Blessed are those who inherit large fortunes. B. The more you give,the happier you will be. C. Leaving a fortune to one’s children is unwise. D. Philanthropy can help free the poor from want.

Part Ⅳ Translation (30 minutes)

Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English.You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2.

中秋节为每年的盎匝(lunar calendar)八月十五曰,是中国仅次于春节的第二大传统节日。这一天是家人团聚的日子,月亮是中秋节庆祝的主题。全家人聚在一起品尝美味的月饼,观赏象征丰裕、和谐和幸运的圆月。中秋节也被认为是一个丰收的节日,因为秋季是收获的季节,各种水果、蔬菜和粮食作物都在此时成熟。许多动人的传说也与中秋‘节有关,如“嫦娥奔月”(Chang’e’s flight to the moon )。

注意:此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。