To "live a completely sedentary lifestyle" (Line 7, Para.1 ) means______.
A. to "live an inactive life"
B. to "live a decent life"
C. to "live a life with complete freedom"
D. to "live a life of boredom"
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The concept of personal choice in relation to health behaviors is an important one. An estimated 90 percent of all illnesses may be preventable if individuals would make sound personal health choices based upon current medical knowledge. We all enjoy our freedom of choice and don't like to see it restricted. The structure of American society allows us to make almost all our own personal decisions that may concern our health. If we so desire, we eau smoke, drink excessively, refuse to wear seat belts, eat whatever foods we want, and live a completely sedentary lifestyle. without any exercise. The freedom to make such personal decisions is a fundamental aspect of our society, although the wisdom of these decisions can be questioned. Personal choices relative to health often cause a difficulty. As one example, a teenager may know the facts relative to smoking cigarettes and health but may be pressured by friends into believing it is the socially accepted thing to do.
A multitude of factors, both inherited and environmental, influence the development of health-related behaviors. However, the decision to adopt a particular health-related behavior. is usually one of personal choices. There are healthy choices and there are unhealthy choices. In discussing the morals of personal choice, Fries and Crapo drew a comparison. They suggested that to knowingly give oneself over to a behavior. that has a statistical probability of shortening life is similar to attempting suicide. Thus, for those individuals who are interested in preserving both the quality and quantity of life, personal health choices should reflect those behaviors that are associated with a statistical probability of increased vitality(活力) and longevity(寿命).
The concept of personal choice concerning health is important because______.
A. personal health choices help cure most illnesses
B. it helps raise the level of our medical knowledge
C. it is essential to personal freedom in American society
D. wrong decisions could lead to poor health
听力原文:What does the woman think is terrible?
(17)
A. The plane which is flying in sky.
B. The weather that looks to be affected.
C. The airport that seems to be affected.
D. The manager is quite satisfied with woman.
Section B
Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short conversations. There are 2 recorded conversations in it. After each conversation, there are some recorded questions. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, you should choose the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C, and D.
听力原文:W: What are you going to have, Mark?
M: I'm not sure. The roast duck, maybe.
W: It's a bit expensive.
M: Mm, yes, it is, isn't it? Well, in that case I think I'll have the beef.
W: Perhaps I will try the chicken and apple pie.
M: What wine shall we have?
W: None for me. I'm going to have beer.
M: Beer? But the beer's awful in this place.
W: Really? Then I'll have ... er ... orange juice.
Q9. What drink would the woman like to have?
(11)
A. Wine.
B. orange juice.
C. Beer.
D. Black coffee.
听力原文:W: Look up at the sky, isn't it terrible? De you think it's safe?
M: If the planes are still flying, I'm sure it's safe. They never fly when they know there's any danger.
W: Perhaps we ought to phone the airport.
M: Jane's already done that.
W: What was she told?
M: There have been no cancellations and no delays yet.
W: Yet? What does that mean?
M: The planes have been taking off on time but if the bad weather continues some delays are expected.
Q6. Who phoned the airport?
(15)
A. The man
B. The woman.
C. Jane.
D. John.