专题03 阅读理解-2011-2022年全国高校体育单招英语真题分类汇编（3）

2022年体育单招英语真题阅读理解之C篇
Tears can ruin make-up, bring conversation to a stop, and give you a runny nose. They make you uncomfortable. Still, crying is a fact of life, and your tears are very useful. Even when you’re not crying, they make a film（薄膜）over the eye’s surface. This film protects your eyes.
When tears fall, they can make people feel less stressed or anxious; but we tend to fight them for all sorts of reasons. “People worry about showing their emotions（情绪）, afraid that once they lose control they’ll never get it back,” explains Doctor Dorothy Rowe. “As children we might have been punished for dropping tears of expressing anger; as grown-ups we still fear for showing emotions. The fact is, no emotion lasts forever.” After we cry, the feelings that caused the tears often disappear.
Almost any emotion—good or bad, happy or sad—can bring on tears. Crying is an escape mechanism（机制）for built-up emotions. Tears help you when you feel you are ready to explode because of very strong feelings. How many times have you laughed until you cried? That is an example of how tears express feelings. This may explain why men, who are usually afraid to cry, suffer more heart attacks than women. Women cry. Men explode.
39.The author tries to tell that tears are good for people’s _____________
A. face B. nose C. eyes D. mouth
答案：C
解析：根据第一段 Still, crying is a fact of life, and your tears are very useful. Even when you’re not crying, they make a film（薄膜）over the eye’s surface. This film protects your eyes可知答案为C
40. Many people try to hold back their tears because they are afraid of______________
A. being seen by their children B. showing their true feelings
C. feeling sad and falling ill D. becoming too excited
答案：B
解析：根据第二段“People worry about showing their emotions（情绪）, afraid that once they lose control they’ll never get it back, “explains Doctor Dorothy Rowe.”可知, 答案为B
41. In fact, crying can make people feel _____________
A. less worried B. more helpless C. less confident D. more frightened
答案：A
解析：由文章第二段第一句“When tears fall, they can make people feel less stressed or anxious＂可知, 流泪可以减少人们的压力和降低他们的紧张感, 故选A
42.The best title for this text would be ________________
A. Why People Cry B. The Value of Tears
C. Feeling and Emotion D. Women Cry More than Men
答案：B
解析：结合全文可知, 文章主要讲了眼泪的作用以及价值, 故选B
2021年体育单招英语真题阅读理解之C篇
Culture(文化）shock happens to all people who travel abroad. Usually, there are five phases (or stages) of culture shock.
During the first few days of a person's stay in a new country, everything usually goes fairly smoothly. The newcomer is excited about being in a new place. This first stage of culture shock is called the “honeymoon phase”. Unfortunately, this often comes to an end fairly soon.
The second stage of culture shock is known as the "rejection(排斥）phase". The newcomer starts to reject the foreign country, complaining about and noticing only the bad things. At this stage the newcomer either gets stronger and stays, or gets weaker and goes home.
If you don't get through stage two successfully, you may find yourself moving into stage three: the "regression phase". The word "regression" means moving backward. In this phase, you spend much time speaking your own language, watching DVD from your home country, eating food from home.
If you get through the third stage successfully (or miss it completely) you will move into the fourth stage of culture shock: "recovery phase". In this stage you become more comfortable with the language and the customs of the foreign country.
Much later, you may find yourself entering the fifth phase. It is called "return culture shock" and occurs when you return home. You have been away for a long time and may find that you are no longer completely comfortable in your home country.
Remember to be kind to yourself all the time when you are in a foreign country, and when you get home.
38.The first phase of culture shock is known as ____________ .
A. the honeymoon stage B. the rejection stage
C. the regression stage D. the recovery stage
答案：A
解析：由文章的第二段第二行“This first stage of culture shock is called the" honeymoon phase”，这句话得知答案选A
39.If a person has difficulty getting through the first two stages, he may _______________
A.travel to another country B. return to his home country
C. choose to watch TV a lot at home D. speak more in his own language
答案：D
解析：由文章得第四段的第一句“If you do not get through stage two successfully, you may find yourself moving into stage three”和第三句”In this phase, you spend much time speaking your own language”得知，D选项符合题意
40.A person in the recovery stage will _____________
A. complain about being at home B. feel comfortable being at home
C. become more used to the foreign country D. worry about moving to his home country
答案：C
解析：由题目中的“recovery stage”将答案锁定在倒数第三段。根据最后一句话“in this stage you become more comfortable with language and customs of the foreign country”得知，答案选C
41.You may experience "return culture shock" when you ______________
A. go on vacation B. arrive in a foreign country
C. go back to your home country D. miss the first few stages of culture shock
答案：C
解析：由题目中关键词“return culture shock”得知相关答案在倒数第二段。根据原句“it is called return culture shock and occurs(发生） when you return home.”故答案选C
2020年体育单招英语真题阅读理解之C篇
Most dogs just live with their families, but some dogs have very special jobs to do. Some help police find criminals(犯罪). Other dogs help people who are blind, deaf(聋)or have trouble getting around. Dogs that help their owners are called “Assistance Dogs”.
A very special group of dogs are known as “Therapy(治疗) Dog”. They are family pets with special training. The training allows them to go into public buildings and comfort people in need. Loud noises and unfamiliar places don't frighten them. They enjoy spending time with people.
Some therapy dogs go into places such as hospitals and nursing homes. The patients are cheered up when being visited by the dogs. Therapy dogs can improve people's health as well. Studies show that petting animals is good for people's blood and heart.
Other therapy dogs work in schools and libraries. They serve as warm and caring friends to children, and they even do more. In one town in California, therapy dogs have become children's reading friends. The local library is trying to encourage school children to enjoy reading more. The dogs make great listeners. They don't judge a child who cannot read well, they just listen calmly. The children can read at their own speed. And they find it less frightening than reading in front of their class. The library and the teachers are very happy with the program.
39.What does the text say about Assistance Dogs?
A. They provide help to people. B. They are trained by the police.
C. They make trouble in people's home. D. They make loud noises and frighten people.
答案：A
解析：根据文章第一段最后一句：Dogs that help their owners are called “Assistance Dogs”.可知答案为A. 他们给人们提供帮助。
40.Where can people often find therapy dogs?
A. In a zoo. B. In a hospital.
C. At a police station. D. In teacher's office.
答案：B
解析：根据文章第三段第一句：Some therapy dogs go into places such as hospitals and nursing homes.可知答案为B. 在医院中可以发现它们。
41. Children like reading to dogs probably because __________
A. dogs are afraid of children. B. dogs like children's soft voice.
C. dogs make children less nervous. D. dogs can understand children better.
答案：C
解析：根据最后一段第四五句：The local library is trying to encourage school children to enjoy reading more. The dogs make great listeners. They don't judge a child who cannot read well, they just listen calmly.可知答案为C. 狗可以使孩子们没有那么紧张了。
42.What does the text mainly about?
A. Family pets. B. Special dogs.
C. Public health. D. School children.
答案：B
解析：根据整篇文章可知，答案为B. 文章主要讨论的是特殊的狗。

2019年体育单招英语真题阅读理解之C篇
“Grown-ups have taken complete control of childhood in a way we haven't seen before in history, " says author Carl Honore. It is happening all over the world, in middle class families in particular. "NOW, everything is planned and watched. I think parents particularly want a Single recipe(良方)) for raising a straight-A child, and there's a lot of pressure, " he says
Here are some reasons why children are over-programmed. First, double income families have more money available for extra activities. Second, longer working hours force parents to turn to extracurricular activities(课外活动). Third, many young parents just don' t know how to play with their children
The ideas of doing everything as perfectly as possible have affected (影响 )our ways of raising children, too. Some families are so heavily focused on the children that they become the parent’s project. There are even university programs developed to give children an advantage. However, the fact has shown that our children are less able to work in teams, and less hungry to learn in their future work
In terms of children's health, there are problems as well: cases of overweight children and heart diseases are on the rise. Self-harm, eating disorders, and anxiety are more commonly seen.
Today children end up missing out on the things that give meaning to human life. The freedom to be oneself is missing-and children know it. Parents should think carefully what it means to be a child in the 21st century. They should back off and allow children to be themselves, says Honore.
38. What does Honore intend to say about a straight-A child？
A. He is hard to find in the world now. B. He usually comes from a poor family.
C. He may be over-controlled by his parents. D. He will surely be successful in future.
答案：C
解析：根据文章第一段，尤其是蓝色部分：“Grown-ups have taken complete control of childhood in a way we haven't seen before in history, " says author Carl Honore. It is happening all over the world, in middle class families in particular. "NOW, everything is planned and watched. I think parents particularly want a Single recipe(良方)) for raising a straight-A child, and there's a lot of pressure, " he says 可知答案为C，他可能被他的父母过度控制。
39. Why do parents choose to send children to many programs?
A Children enjoyed longer school hours. B. Children have fewer games at home.
C. Parents are in poor health. D. Parents are busy with their work.
答案：D
解析：根据文章第二段蓝色部分：Here are some reasons why children are over-programmed. First, double income families have more money available for extra activities. Second, longer working hours force parents to turn to extracurricular activities(课外活动). Third, many young parents just don' t know how to play with their children. 可知答案为D，父母一直忙于他们的工作。
40.What does the writer think of university program for children?
A. An early start to achieve success. B. A danger of killing the desire to team
C. A perfect way of raising children. D. A tough task for parents
答案：B
解析：根据第二段最后两句尤其蓝色部分：There are even university programs developed to give children an advantage. However, the fact has shown that our children are less able to work in teams, and less hungry to learn in their future work，可知答案为B，扼杀渴望团体合作的风险
41. What advice is given to parents in the last paragraph?
A. They should pay more attention to children B. They Should give more money to children
C. They should plan children's life carefully D. They should give more freedom to children
答案：D
解析：根据文章最后一段：Today children end up missing out on the things that give meaning to human life. The freedom to be oneself is missing-and children know it. Parents should think carefully what it means to be a child in the 21st century. They should back off and allow children to be themselves, says Honore.可知答案为D，他们应该给予孩子更多的自由。

2018年体育单招英语真题阅读理解之C篇
The arrival of the Spanish adventurers caused the Aztec empire(阿兹特克帝国) to lose its power over the countries. Although their number was small, they were cruel, armed with guns and rode on horses; the native Americans had never seen either before. The Spaniards had heard of the treasure collected by the Aztec emperor and were determined to take it.
In 1519, a group of 500 Spanish soldiers under Hernando Cortex (1485-1547) arrived from the Caribbean Sea and attacked the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan. The Aztec emperor Montezuma II (1466-1520) was waiting for the return of the god-king Quetzalcoatl and thought that the Spaniards were gods because of their strange clothes. He thought Cortez himself was Quetzalcoatl. Montezuma showered the visiting gods with gifts and willingly stepped aside to allow Cortez to rule in his place. The Aztec people themselves fought against Cortez, who was driven back to the coast before returning to destroy Tenochtitlan in 1521. After conquering( 征服) the Aztecs. Cortez returned to Spain, where he died in poverty(贫穷).
38. The text says that the Spanish came to the Aztec for the purpose of____________.
A. setting up a new empire B. destroying the city of Tenochtitlan
C. setting down in one of the countries D. taking away the emperor's treasure
答案：D
解析：根据第一段最后一句话The Spaniards had heard of the treasure collected by the Aztec emperor and were determined to take it. 可知西班牙侵略者到阿兹特克帝国的目的就是为了抢夺财富和领土。故答案为D
39. What does“their number” (Paragraph I) refer to?
A. The Aztec empire and the countries. B. The Spanish adventurers
C. The native Americans. D. Guns and horse
答案：B
解析：根据第一段第二句Although their number was small, they were cruel, armed with guns and rode on horses; the native Americans had never seen either before. 可知指的就是西班牙侵略者。故答案为B
40. How did the Aztec people react to the arrival of the Spaniards？
A. They took them as gods B. They rose up against them
C. They gave them a lot of gifts D. They defeated them in Tenochtitlan
答案：D
解析：根据第二段倒数第二句The Aztec people themselves fought against Cortez, who was driven back to the coast before returning to destroy Tenochtitlan in 1521. 可知阿兹特克人们打败了侵略者。故答案为D
41. From the text we learn that Cortez was ______________
A. the king sent by God B. the person who ruled Spain
C the head of the adventurers D. the emperor of the Aztec empire
答案：C
解析：根据文章第二段最后两句The Aztec people themselves fought against Cortez, who was driven back to the coast before returning to destroy Tenochtitlan in 1521. After conquering( 征服) the Aztecs. Cortez returned to Spain, where he died in poverty(贫穷). 可知Cortez指的是侵略者首领。故答案为C

2017年体育单招英语真题阅读理解之C篇
Jazz is type of music, that was invented(首创）around 1900 in New Orleans in the south of the USA. There are many black musicians living there who played a style of music called blues music. Influenced by African music. Blues music was a music that was played by singing, using the harmonica(口琴），or the acoustic guitar(原声吉他）。Many blues songs were about sad feelings or sad experiences, such as losing a job, a family member dying, or having to go to prison.
Jazz music mixed blues music with European music. Some black composers such as Scott Joplin were writing music called ragtime, which is very different from standard European music, but used notes that were similar to some European music. Ragtime had a big influence on early Jazz. The players of jazz make up the music as they play. Even though jazz musicians are making up the music, jazz music still has rules.
Jazz influenced other types of music like the Western art music from the 1920s and 1930s. Art music composers such as George Gershwin wrote music that was influenced by Jazz. Jazz music influenced pop music songs. In the 1930s and 1940s, many pop musicians began borrowing things from jazz songs. One of the best-known jazz musicians was Louis Armstrong (1900-1971).
38.What can we learn about New Orleans from the passage?
A. It is the birthplace of Jazz. B. It is the center of American music.
C. It is home to black Americans. D. It is the place where musicians gather.
答案：A
解析：根据第一段第一句：Jazz is type of music, that was invented(首创）around 1900 in New Orleans in the south of the USA.可知答案为A
39.What did the blues singers want to express through their songs?
A. Their changes in the US. B. Their hopes for the future.
C. Their sadness in life. D. Their love for music.
答案：C
解析：根据第一段最后一句：Many blues songs were about sad feelings or sad experiences, such as losing a job, a family member dying, or having to go to prison可知答案为C
40.What does the "ragtime" in the second paragraph refer to?
A. A black composer living in New Orleans B. European music popular among Americans
C. The name of a song written by Scott Joplin D. A type of music developed by black musicians
答案：D
解析：根据第二段第二句：Some black composers such as Scott Joplin were writing music called ragtime可知答案为D
41.Who is Louis Armstrong?
A. A founder of jazz music. B. An art music composer
C. A fan of traditional music D. A famous jazz musician
答案：D
解析：根据最后一段最后一句：One of the best known jazz musicians was Louis Armstrong (1900-1971).可知答案为D

2016年体育单招英语真题阅读理解之C篇
How many things can you see in the night sky? A lot! On a clear night you might see the moon, some planets, and thousands of shining stars. You can see even more with a telescope(望远镜）。
But scientists believe there are somethings in the sky that we will never see. We won't see them with the biggest telescope in the world, on the clearest night of the year. They're dead stars called black holes.
You might find it hard to imagine that stars die. After all, our Sun is a star. Year after year we see it up in the sky, burning, brightly, giving us heat and light. The Sun certainly doesn't seem to be getting old or weak. But stars do burn out and die after billions of years.
As a star's gases burn, they give off light and heat. But when the gas runs out, the star stops burning and begins to die.
As the star cools, the outer parts of the star pull in toward the center. The star squashes(拼压）into a smaller and smaller ball. If the star was very small, it ends up as a cold, dark ball. If the star was very big, it keeps squashing inward until it's packed together tighter than anything in the universe.
Imagine if the Earth were crushed until it was the size of a tiny stone. That's how tightly this dead star, a black hole, is packed. What pulls the star in toward its center with such power? It's the same force that pulls you down when you jump the force called gravity(引力）. A black hole is so tightly packed that its gravity pulls in everything even light. The light from a black hole can never come back to your eyes. That's why you see nothing but blackness.
So the next time you stare up at the night sky, remember. There's more in the sky than meets the eye!
39.When will a star begin to die?
A. When it bums brightly. B. When it becomes too hot.
C. When it runs out of its gases. D. When it gives off light and heat
答案：C
解析：根据文章第四段：But when the gas runs out, the star stops burning and begins to die.可知答案为C
40.What do we know about black holes?
A. They are nice to watch at night. B. They have strong pulling force.
C. They are heavier than the sun. D. They form the outer parts of sun.
答案：B
解析：根据第六段第四句：It's the same force that pulls you down when you jump the force called gravity(引力）可知答案为B
41.What will happen when a star cools?
A. It has a hole inside. B. It grows heavier.
C. It loses its gravity. D. It grows smaller
答案：D
解析：根据第五段第一句：As the star cools, the outer parts of the star pull in toward the center. The star squashes(拼压）into a smaller and smaller ball.可知正确答案为D

2015年体育单招英语真题阅读理解之C篇
The Rockford police chief and some city officials want to put video cameras in all 100 police cars. They think this will reduce the number of lawsuits(诉讼）filed against the city. In the last five years, Rockford has paid out more than five million dollars to settle about 40 lawsuits.
The chief said, "If cameras had been in those cars, we wouldn't have had to pay any money. We're always pulling over drunks or drug users who try to fight the police officers or shoot them. Then they always say that the police started beating them first or started shooting at them first."
The cost of fixing cameras will be about$500 per car. The city council(市政厅）will make a final decision on the proposal(提议）next Monday. Ten of the 13 council members, when asked about the proposal, said that they liked the idea. One member said that it is money-saving and it makes common sense. If this is agreed, cameras can be fixed in all the cars within six weeks.
The police officers fully support camera use. One officer said that too many people think the police are liars; cameras would show citizens that police tell the truth. “The money that we've been spending on lawsuits will be better spent our more cameras,” said one officer.
The citizen response to the idea of police car cameras is mixed. One person said that the police should have started doing this years ago when video cameras were invented(发）.
But an elderly man said that cameras might be misused. "These police are trying to stick their nose into everything," he said. He was going to attend the council meeting to stop the proposal. He hoped that other citizens would join him.
39.What is the purpose of fixing video cameras in cars?
A. To help settle about 40 lawsuits. B. To reduce the number of crimes.
C. To please officials of the city council. D. To collect evidence in favor of the police.
答案：D
解析：根据第一段第二句：They think this will reduce the number of lawsuits(诉讼）filed against the city.可知答案为D
40.What is the city council's opinion about the proposal of fixing cameras?
A. The council will turn it down. B. Most council members support it.
C. Ten council members question it. D. The council will tell the truth about it.
答案：B
解析：根据第三段第三句：Ten of the 13 council members, when asked about the proposal, said that they liked the idea.可知答案为B
41.What does the elderly man think of the proposal?
A. He makes no comment. B. He is strongly against it.
C. He thinks it needs to be improved. D. He doubts whether it is practical.
答案：B
解析：根据最后一段第一句：But an elderly man said that cameras might be misused.可知答案为B


2014年体育单招英语真题阅读理解之C篇
A group of graduates got together to visit their old university professor. The conversation soon turned into complaints about stress in work and life. Offering his guests coffee, the professor went to the kitchen and returned with a large pot of coffee and a variety of cups-some plain-looking, some expensive and some beautifully designed-telling them to help themselves to the coffee.
When all the students had a cup of coffee in hand, the professor said, "If you have noticed, all the nice-looking expensive cups have been taken up, leaving behind the plain and cheap ones. While it is normal for you to want only the best for yourselves, that is the source of your problems and stress.
“The cup itself adds no quality to the coffee. What all of you really want is coffee, not the cup, but you still would like to go for the best cups...And then you began eyeing each other’s cups.”
“Now consider this: Life is the coffee; jobs, money and position in society are the cups. They are just tools to hold and contain life, and the type of cup we have does not define(界定），nor change the quality of life we live. Sometimes, by focusing only on the cup, we fail to enjoy the coffee. Taste the coffee, not the cups! Don't let the cups drive you...enjoy the coffee instead."
38.What did the students complain about at the professor's home?
A. Life on campus. B. The taste of coffee.
C. The pressure in work. D. The look of various cups.
答案：C
解析：根据第一段第二句：The conversation soon turned into complaints about stress in work and life.可知答案为C
39.What cups did the students prefer choosing?
A. Plain ones. B. Large ones.
C. Cheap ones. D. Pleasant ones.
答案：D
解析；根据第二段第一句中：If you have noticed, all the nice—looking expensive cups have been taken up, leaving behind the plain and cheap ones. 可知答案为D
40.What did the professor compare coffee to?
A. Jobs. B. Money.
C. Life. D. Position.
答案：C
解析：根据最后一段第一句：“Now consider this: Life is the coffee;可知答案为C
41.What did the professor try to tell his students?
A. A positive attitude towards life is important. B. Tasty coffee is more expensive than beautiful cups.
C. Social position determines the quality of life. D. Caps improve the quality of coffee.
答案：A
解析：根据文章最后一段：“Now consider this: Life is the coffee; jobs, money and position in society are the cups. They are just tools to hold and contain life, and the type of cup we have does not define(界定），nor change the quality of life we live. Sometimes, by focusing only on the cup, we fail to enjoy the coffee. Taste the coffee, not the cups! Don't let the cups drive you...enjoy the coffee instead."可知，正确答案为A. 对生活的积极态度是非常重

2013年体育单招英语真题阅读理解之C篇
Are men better drivers than women? The answer is yes...and no.
Men take more risks（风险）. In studies, men as a whole are less careful than women, such as driving at higher speeds and closer to other cars, and not wearing seat belts. They even make risker turns and take less time when parking.
BUT... how someone drives doesn’t necessarily equal how well he drives. Men do seem to be better than women at certain driving tasks. However, this slight edge in ability doesn’t translate into better driving records. The kinds of accidents men get into are generally the result of their riskier driving. According to one study, men are more than three times as likely to be ticketed for “risky driving” than women, and more than 25 percent as likely to be at fault in an accident.
The ability to make good judgement is a powerful thing. Despite the research, scientists point out that it’s difficult to determine whether men are truly born to be better drivers than women, or if they’re simply more confident in their driving because they’re thought to be better, and thus show better skills. Similarly, the traditional view that women are weaker drivers may unfavorably affect（影响） their performance behind the wheel.
Women are catching up... which isn’t necessarily good news. Men may be responsible for more accidents than women, but the gap（差距）is getting smaller. Today, more women drive than ever before, which has the unfortunate increase in speeding, risky driving, and even death among women.
The take-home: Learn from the strengths of both sexes. Drive confidently and carefully. And don’t forget to wear your seat belt.
38. Which of the following is a risk mentioned in Paragraph 2?
A. Driving with careless women. B. Driving in another person’s car.
C. Driving without seat belts. D. Driving in a parking lot.
答案：C
解析：根据第二段第二句：In studies, men as a whole are less careful than women, such as driving at higher speeds and closer to other cars, and not wearing seat belts.可知，答案为C
39. What does the word “edge” in Paragraph 3 mean?
A. Improvement. B. Advantage.
C. Problem. D. Change.
答案：B
解析：根据第二段第二三句：Men do seem to be better than women at certain driving tasks. However, this slight edge in ability doesn’t translate into better driving records.可知正确答案为B
40. The writer seems to suggest in Paragraph 4 that women are weaker drivers because ______.
A. they are less responsible B. they are poorer in judgement
C. they are born weaker persons D. they are considered less confident
答案：D
解析：根据第二段：scientists point out that it’s difficult to determine whether men are truly born to be better drivers than women, or if they’re simply more confident in their driving because they’re thought to be better, and thus show better skills. Similarly, the traditional view that women are weaker drivers may unfavorably affect（影响） their performance behind the wheel.可知正确答案为D
41. In Paragraph 5 the writer expresses his concern about ______.
A. women’s driving safety B. women’s slow response
C. the age difference among women D. the proper speed for women drivers
答案：A
解析：根据第五段：Women are catching up... which isn’t necessarily good news. Men may be responsible for more accidents than women, but the gap（差距）is getting smaller. Today, more women drive than ever before, which has the unfortunate increase in speeding, risky driving, and even death among women.可以推断出答案为A

2012年体育单招英语真题阅读理解之C篇
A 10-year-old girl who weighs 175 pounds has been told by doctor: "diet or die ".
Brooke Walker keeps eating junk food(垃圾食品)and already weighs more than Britain's fattest teenager did at the same age. She’s been warned by the doctor that they can do no more for her. Next month, she will begin a healthy eating and exercise plan to save her life.
Brook, who’s too large for girls’ clothes and has to wear boys’ clothes, has been laughed at all her life. She stays indoors much of the time. “When I look in the mirror, I feel sad,” she said.
“Doctors have told me that unless I lose weight and exercise I will be very, very sick when I grow up. I have tired really hard to do as the doctors say. But every time I play outside, people stop and look at me and call me “fatso”. I end up crying in my room.”
Brooke’s weight increased quickly when she developed a love of takeaways and fatty junk food. She was often ordered food from shops or restaurant and ate at home. Her daily meal used to be potato chips, chocolates, pizza, and sweet drinks. Brooks’s mum Stacey, a busy single mum, admits Brooke suffered from being dished up with fast food in her early year.
In the first seven days she won’t be able to phone home, but she’s determined to succeed. “I can’t wait to go,” she says. “I am not afraid of going away. My one wish is to lose weight and look like other girls. I am tired of being called fatty and want it to end.”
38. What does the underlined word “diet” most probably mean in the text?
A. To limit food B. To do exercise.
C. To see a doctor D. To go outdoors
答案：A
解析：根据上下文可知，diet指的是节食，故正确答案为A
39. How does Brooke feel about being fat?
A. calm B. sad
C. angry D. nervous
答案：B
解析：根据第三段最后一句：When I look in the mirror, I feel sad,可知答案为B
40. What has caused Brooke’s health problem?
A. Poor family background B. bad eating habit
C. lack of exercise equipment D. little food at home
答案：B
解析：根据倒数第二段第一句：Brooke’s weight increased quickly when she developed a love of takeaways and fatty junk food.可知答案为B
41. From the last paragraph we can see that Brooke is _______.
A. tired of junk food B. afraid to go to hospital
C. happy about phoning home D. eager to change her life
答案：D
解析：根据最后一段: In the first seven days she won’t be able to phone home, but she’s determined to succeed. “I can’t wait to go,” she says. “I am not afraid of going away. My one wish is to lose weight and look like other girls. I am tired of being called fatty and want it to end.” 可知答案为D, 她渴望改变她的生活。

2011年体育单招英语真题阅读理解之C篇
When we think of Valentine’s Day we think of romance(浪漫) and couples showing their love for each other. What if you are single and aren’t dating someone? Valentine’s Day can be pretty lonely. As Valentine’s Day is coming soon I think it might be good to give suggestions of ways you might be able to have a fun Valentine’s Day if you are single.
Find a friend or friends who are single and plan something fun. Maybe you could go out to dinner or lunch. You could come up with ideas regarding how you could show each other you value the friendship. This is not only helping you but also someone else.
Visit your parents on Valentine’s Day. They will probably enjoy your coming，and it’s always good to let them know they are loved. Maybe this year you could make them a gift which comes from your heart. You never know how long you will have your parents，so it’s wise to let them know how much you care about them.
Think of what you have instead of what you lack. Give yourself a card if that helps. Realize you were born for a mission(使命). No one do this mission except you. No one else has the same personality(性格), experiences and gifts that you bring to the world. So，this Valentine’s Day will be your own best valentine.
39. The text is mainly written for people_________
A. who are in love B. who are still single
C. who are young couples D. who are dating someone
答案：B
解析：根据第一段最后一句：As Valentine’s Day is coming soon I think it might be good to give suggestions of ways you might be able to have a fun Valentine’s Day if you are single.可知答案为B
40. What does the author suggest doing on Valentine’s Day?
A. Paying a visit to your parents B. Cooking yourself something nice
C. Going out with your boy/girl friend D. Giving a card to your family members
答案：A
解析：根据第三段第一句：Visit your parents on Valentine’s Day.可知答案为A
41. We learn from the last paragraph that_________
A. it is helpful to bring gifts to people around you
B. it is important to receive Valentine’s cards
C. people are worrying about what they lack
D. Valentine’s Day is also for yourself
答案：D
解析：根据最后第一段最后一句：So，this Valentine’s Day will be your own best valentine.可知答案为D