- 阅读理解B
题干:Leadingdoctorstodayweighinonthedebateoverthegovernment'sroleinpromotingpublichealthbydemandingthatministersimpose"fattaxes"onunhealthyfoodandintroducecigarette-stylewarningstochildrenaboutthedangersofapoordiet.Thedemandsfollowcommentsmadelastweekbythehealthsecretary,AndrewLansley,whoinsistedthegovernmentcouldnotforcepeopletomakehealthychoicesandpromisedtofreebusinessesfrompublichealthregulations.Butseniormedicalfigureswanttostopfirst-foodoutletsopeningnearschools,restrictadvertisingofproductshighinfat,saltorsugar,andlimitsponsorshipofsportseventsbyfast-foodproducerssuchanMcDonald's.TheyarguethatgovernmentactionisnecessarytocurbBritain'saddictiontounhealthyfoodandhelphaltspiralingratesofobesity,diabetesandheartdisease.ProfessorTerenceStephenson,presidentoftheRoyalCollegeofPediatricsandChildHealth,saidthattheconsumptionofunhealthyfoodshouldbeseentobejustandamagingassmokingorexcessivedrinking."Thirtyyearsago,itwouldhavebeeninconceivabletohaveimaginedabanonsmokingintheworkplaceorpubs,andyetthatiswhatwehavenow.Arewewillingtobejustascourageousinrespectofobesity?Iwouldsuggestthatweshouldbe,"saidtheleaderoftheUK'schildren'sdoctors.Lansleyhasalarmedhealthcampaignersbysuggestinghewantsindustryratherthangovernmenttotakethelead.HesaidthatmanufacturersofcrispsandcandiescouldplayacentralroleintheChange4lifecampaign,thecenterpieceofgovernmenteffortstoboosthealthyeatingandfitness.HehasalsocriticizedthecelebritychefJamieOliver'shigh-profileattempttoimproveschoollunchesinEnglandasanexampleofhow"lecturing"peoplewasnotthebestwaytochangetheirbehavior.StephensonsuggestedpotentialrestrictionscouldincludebanningTVadvertisementsforfoodshighinfat,saltorsugarbefore9pmandlimitingthemonbillboardsorincinemas."Ifwewerereallybold,wemightevenbegintothinkofhigh-caloriefastfoodinthesamewayascigarettes—bysettingstrictlimitsonadvertising,productplacementandsponsorshipofsportevents,"hesaid.SuchamovecouldaffectfirmssuchasMcDonald’s,whichsponsorstheyouthcoachingschemerunbytheFootballAssociation.Fast-foodchainsshouldalsostopoffering“inducements”suchastoys,cuteanimalsandmobilephonecredittolureyoungcustomers,Stephensonsaid.ProfessorDineshBhugra,presidentoftheRoyalCollegeofPsychiatrists,said:“Ifchildrenaretaughtabouttheimpactthatfoodhasontheirgrowth,andthatsomethingscanharm,atleastinformationisavailableupfront.”Healsourgedcouncilstoimpose“fast-food-freezones”aroundschoolsandhospitals—areaswithinwhichtakeawayscannotopen.ADepartmentofHealthspokespersonsaid:“Weneedtocreateanewvisionforpublichealthwhereallofsocietyworkstogethertogethealthyandlivelonger.Thisincludescreatinganew‘responsibilitydeal’withbusiness,builtonsocialresponsibility,notstateregulation.Laterthisyear,wewillpublishawhitepapersettingoutexactlyhowwewillachievethis.”Thefoodindustrywillbealarmedthatsuchseniordoctorsbacksuchradicalmoves,especiallythecalltousesomeofthetoughtacticsthathavebeendeployedagainstsmokingoverthelastdecade.
题目:Jamie Oliver seemed to believe that - A 、"fat taxes” should be imposed on fast-food producers such as McDonald’s
- B 、the government should ban fast-food outlets in the neighborhood of schools
- C 、“lecturing” was an effective way to improve school lunches in England
- D 、cigarette-style warnings should be introduced to children about the dangers of a poor diet
- E 、the producers of crisps and candies could contribute significantly to the Change4Life Campaign
- 、parents should set good examples for their children by keeping a healthy diet at home
- 、the government should strengthen the sense of responsibility among businesses

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【正确答案:C】
第六段最后一句He has also criticized the celebrity chef Jamie Oliver's high-profile attempt to improve school lunches in England as an example of how "lecturing" people was not the best way to change their behaviour.通过对比,C是答案。

- 1 【单选题】He looked incredulous on hearing the news.He seemed to think it().
- A 、incompatible
- B 、incredible
- C 、inclusive
- D 、indifferent
- 2 【单选题】At first it seemed that the building would be all right but later it was found to need().
- A 、installations
- B 、modifications
- C 、innovations
- D 、illustrations
- 3 【单选题】Philosophers believe that desire, hatred and envy are "negative emotions" which()the mindand lead it into a pursuit of power and possessions.
- A 、distort
- B 、reinforce
- C 、exert
- D 、scramble
- 4 【单选题】In spite of the(),it seemed that many of the invited guests would still show up.
- A 、deviation
- B 、distinction
- C 、controversy
- D 、comparison
- 5 【阅读理解A】 What does Kim Stephenson believe? ()
- A 、Men and women view money in different ways
- B 、Money is often a symbol of a person's status
- C 、Men and women spend money on different things
- D 、Money means a great deal to both men and women
- 6 【阅读理解A】 Those who are against gene patents believe that().
- A 、genetic tests are not reliable
- B 、only man-made products are patentable
- C 、patents on genes depend much on innovation
- D 、courts should restrict access to genetic tests
- 7 【阅读理解A】The author seems to believe the revival of the US economy in the 1990s can be attributed to the_____.
- A 、turning of the business cycle
- B 、restructuring of industry
- C 、improved business management
- D 、success in education
- 8 【阅读理解A】Ericsson and his colleagues believe that_____.
- A 、talent is a dominating factor for professional success
- B 、biographical data provide the key to excellent performance
- C 、the role of talent tends to be overlooked
- D 、high achievers owe their success mostly to nurture
- 9 【阅读理解A】Researchers have come to believe that dreams_____.
- A 、can be modified in their courses
- B 、are susceptible to emotional changes
- C 、reflect our innermost desires and fears
- D 、are a random outcome of neural repairs
- 10 【阅读理解B】Jamie Oliver seemed to believe that
- A 、"fat taxes" should be imposed on fast-food producers such as McDonald's
- B 、the government should ban fast-food outlets in the neighborhood of schools.
- C 、"lecturing" was an effective way to improve school lunches in England.
- D 、cigarette-style warnings should be introduced to children about the dangers of a poor diet.
- E 、the producers of crisps and candies could contribute significantly to the Change4Life campaign.
- 、parents should set good examples for their children by keeping a healthy diet at home.
- 、the government should strengthen the sense of responsibility among businesses.
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