Some food producers even use sugar to replace taste in foods that are advertised as low in fat. This may make the food appear as healthier, but large amounts of sugar are often added.
But there are those who are fighting back against sugar. Many schools are offering healthier food with less sugar. Many other schools are building sports facilities (设施) so students and others in the community can exercise. The fight has not yet been lost.
49. Millions of years ago, our ancestors liked sugar-rich fruit because .
A. it was sweet and delicious B. it was low in fat and healthy C. it supplied energy to live on D. it affected parts of their brain
50. According to WHO, it’s healthy for a person to have teaspoons of
sugar a day. A. 5.5
B. 7.3
C. 11
D. 22
51. What does the word ―addiction‖ in Paragraph 4 probably mean?
A. A health risk. B. A strong need. C. A main cause.
D. A difficult task.
52. What is the best title for Paragraph 5? A. How Much Is Too Much B. How to Avoid Sugar C. A Solution: Low in Fat
D. No Easy Answers
D
Are Introverts (内向的人) Given a Hard Time?
If you had to guess, what would you say Barack Obama, J. K. Rowling and Steve Wozniak had in common? They are famous. They are leaders. And they are introverts, according to Susan Cain, writer of the book Quiet: The Power of Introverts In a World That Can’t Stop Talking.
They might not immediately stand out as introverts. That is because, different from popular opinion, introverts are not necessarily shy. They just prefer environments that are not too stimulating (刺激的). And they get their energy from quiet time and careful thinking, while extroverts (外向的人) need to be around other people and have much stimulation to get energy.
Cain argues that although a third of the population are introverts, most workplaces and schools are in favor of (有利于) extroverts. Whether it is job
初三英语 第 9 页（共 13 页） advertisements using words such as ―people person and team spirit‖, practices like open-plan offices or brainstorming, the ability to put yourself out there is the great value of the age. It is similar in schools. Most teachers value speaking up in class, group work and ―show and tells‖. These make introverts try to act like an extrovert. For example, Mark Dykeman, an IT businessman, found it difficult to voice an opinion in meetings when he first began to work. But he soon realised that he needed to speak up and make points.
―But research shows there is no connection between the most talkative person in the room and the best ideas,‖ Cain says. ―Introverts are often undervalued or misunderstood.‖ In fact, introverts often get better grades than extroverts. They are also usually more knowledgeable and win more prizes than extroverts, even when their IQ scores are similar. They make better politicians (政治家). In politics it doesn’t pay to show all of your cards too quickly. And introverts are more willing to stand back and listen and take extra time to come up with a conclusion.
Cain doesn’t think being introverted is necessarily better than being outgoing. She just wants to speak in support of introverts in a world that often doesn’t. She also wants to encourage them to be quiet but not silent. As a matter of fact, the two types of people need each other and many successful companies benefit from effective teamwork between careful introverts and confident extroverts. 53. What is the main purpose of the first paragraph? A. To lead in the topic of introverts. B. To present an amazing discovery. C. To introduce some famous leaders. D. To increase interest in Cain’s book.
54. Which of the following may be a hard time for introverts? A. Getting energy from both quiet time and careful thinking. B. Speaking up in class and being active in ―show and tells‖. C. Standing back and taking extra time to draw a conclusion. D. Trying to get better grades, be smarter and win more prizes. 55. Susan Cain probably agrees that introverts should . A. try to act like an extrovert B. improve their own abilities C. be brave to be themselves
D. be silent to have great ideas
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七、阅读短文，根据短文内容，从短文后的五个选项中选出能填入空白处的最
佳选项。每个选项只能用一次。（共 10 分，每小题 2 分）
International Dining Etiquette (礼节)
The country you are visiting may have very different dining etiquette rules than what you are used to. Depending on the country, be prepared to sit on the floor, 八、阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。（共 10 分，每小题 2 分）
Rico the Collie (牧羊犬)
Like dog owners everywhere, Witold Krzeslowski and Susanne Baus were sure their dog Rico could understand words. When Rico was ten months old, Susanne Baus had a shoulder operation. She could not move around, so she spent her eat with your hands, not eat with your hands, or try some unusual foods. 56 . Asia
In many countries in Asia, you will be expected to eat with chopsticks. Try to use them if you can. Rest chopsticks on your plate or a chopstick rest when not using them. 57 . You may use your rice bowl as a safety net, holding it close to your mouth as you eat. Africa
Africa is so huge and so different that it is difficult to say much about a shared dining etiquette across the continent. But in many countries, you will be expected to eat with your hand. 58 . It is considered unclean to eat with your left hand. Europe
In Europe, table manners are much like those in the United States. 59 . For example, Europeans eat using a different style. When using this style, hold your fork in your left hand and your knife in your right. You then eat with your fork still in your left hand. The fork and knife should remain in your hands at all times. And keep both hands above the table at all times.
Knowing these basic rules is not enough. 60 . And it’s always a good idea to watch the locals and follow their lead.
A. But there are still a few differences B. Remember not to eat with your left hand C. Never rest the chopsticks in or across a rice bowl D. So you need to learn more rules to avoid surprises E. You’d better review the following rules before travelling
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time with Rico. She began teaching him the names of toys and other objects.
At first he learned just three or four names. By the time he was 9 years old, he had learned more than 200 names of different objects. On command (命令) he would go and get the correct object.
When Rico appeared on a European television show, the audience was amazed. Two scientists saw the program and asked to study Rico. They went to Rico’s house. To test if Rico could understand certain words, they put ten objects in a room. Next they told Rico to get one. Rico came back with the correct object 37 times out of 40. Then he was told to put the object in a box or take it to a person he knew. He did exactly as he was told.
Later, to test how smart Rico was, the scientists laid something Rico had never seen beside six of his toys. Using a name he had never heard, they told him to get the unfamiliar (不熟悉的) object. At this point Rico probably needed to do what you would do if you were given the same task. You would need reasoning skills to think, Not this one. Not this one. It must be that one. Rico could not choose without going through a similar process. Seven times out of 10 he brought back the correct toy. A month later, the dog correctly remembered the name of the new toy in three out of six.
The ability to realise that new words are more likely to refer to unfamiliar objects is called ―fast mapping‖ and is used by children as they develop their language. Rico’s performance was comparable to that of three-year-old babies. But scientists also pointed out that children learned new words in many ways, while Rico learned only through treats for successfully getting an object. 61. Did Susanne teach Rico the names of toys and other objects? 62. How many names of objects had Rico learned by the age of 9? 63. Who asked to study Rico?
64. Why did they use a new name to tell Rico to get the unfamiliar object? 65. What abilities did Rico seem to have according to the tests?
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九、文段表达（15 分）
书面表达（共 15 分）
66. 从下面两个题目中任选一题，根据中文和英文提示，完成一篇不少于 50 ．．．．
词的文段写作。文中已给出内容不计入总词数。所给提示词语仅供选用。 请不要写出你的校名和姓名。
题目①
假如你是李华，你们学校将开展“非物质文化遗产进校园”活动，让学 生体验剪纸艺术。你知道你校交换生 Peter 对此很感兴趣，你打算邀请他参加。 请用英语写一封电子邮件，告诉他活动的时间和地点，活动的内容，以及需要 为此做什么准备。
提示词语：listen to a talk, learn paper-cutting, a notebook, colour paper
提示问题：● When and where is the school going to hold the activity?
● What are you going to do at the activity?
● What do you advise Peter to prepare for the activity? Dear Peter, How is it going? Our school is going to hold an activity for students to experience non-material cultures. I’m writing to invite you to take part in it. I’m looking forward to your early reply. Yours, Li Hua
题目②
假如你是李华，你得知某英文报纸正在进行主题为“开卷启智，常闻书 香”的读书分享活动，邀请读者谈谈自己的读书经历。请你用英语写一篇短文 投稿，介绍在过去的一年你读了多少本书，读了哪些方面的书，以及你为什么 选择读这些书。
提示词语：books about …, famous people, be interested in, be good for 提示问题：● How many books did you read last year?
● What kind of books did you read?
● Why did you choose these books to read?
I like reading very much and I often do some reading when I’m free.
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