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1、兰州第一中学2014-2015学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项中（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项。 ANobody likes home economics(家政学). But restoring the program could help us in the fighting against obesity and chronic diseases today.The home economics movement was founded on the belief tha
2、t housework and food preparation were important subjects that should be studied scientifically. The first classes occurred in the agricultural and technical colleges that were built in the 1860s. When most departments of universities rejected women, home economics was a back door into higher educati
3、on.Indeed, in the early 20th century, home economics was a serious subject. When few people understood germ(微生物)theory and almost no one had heard of vitamins, home economics classes offered vital information about washing hands regularly, eating fruits and vegetables and not feeding coffee to babie
4、s.However, today we remember only the fixed ideas about home economics, forgetting the movements most important lessons on healthy eating and cooking. Too many Americans simply dont know how to cook. Our diets, consisting of highly processed foods made cheaply outside the home, have contributed to m
5、any serious health problems. In the last decade, many cities and states have tried to tax junk food heavily or to ban the use of food stamps to buy soda. Clearly, many people are doubtful about any governmental steps to promote healthy eating. But what if the government put the tools of obesity prev
6、ention in the hands of children themselves by teaching them how to cook?My first experience with home economics happened two decades ago when I was a seventh grader in a North Carolina public school. A year later, my fathers job took our family to Wales, where I attended a large school for a few mon
7、ths. It was the first time I had ever really cooked anything. I remember that it was fun, and with an instructor standing by, it wasnt hard. Those lessons stuck with me when I first started cooking for my husband and myself after college and they will do. Teaching cooking in public schools can help
8、solve some problems facing Americans today. The history of home economics shows its possible.1.Home economics _. A.is a subject becoming more and more popular with Americans B.is often used to help fight against obesity and chronic diseasesC.once offered women a special approach to university educat
9、ionD.was first taught in the agricultural and technical colleges in the early 1900s2.The third paragraph mainly tells us _. A.the importance of regular hand washingB.the health benefits of fruits and vegetablesC.the contents of home economics classes in the early 20th centuryD.the significance of te
10、aching home economics in the early 20th century3.What does the author imply in the last paragraph? A.Her family moved frequently in her childhood B.Cooking classes have a far-reaching influence on her later life. C.To receive a better education, she went to a large school in Wales D.Teaching cooking
11、 is the key to solving Americans health problems B Self-esteem is all about how much we feel valued, loved , accepted and thought well of by others and how much we value , love and accept ourselves. People with healthy self-esteem are able to do better in school and find it easier to make friends. T
12、hey tend to have better relationships with others, feel happier, find it easier to deal with mistakes and failures, and more likely to stick to something until they succeed. People with low self-esteem often feel as if no one will like them or accept them or that they dont do well in anything. The f
13、ollowing ways may help you improve your self-esteem. Try to stop thinking negative thoughts about yourself. If youre used to focusing on your shortcomings, start thinking about positive aspects of yourself that overweigh them. It is good to aim high, but your goals for yourself should be within reac
14、h. Thats why you should set practical goals and never expect the impossible. Mistakes are part of learning, so view mistakes as learning opportunities. Accept that you make mistakes because everyone does. Also, you should recognize what you can change and what you cant. If you realize that youre unh
15、appy with something about yourself that you can change, start today. If its something you cant change(like your height), start to work toward loving yourself the way you are. Feeling like youre making a difference and that your help is valued can do wonders to improve your self-esteem. So dont hesit
16、ate to make a contribution. You can lend a hand to a classmate whos having trouble, help clean up your neighborhood or volunteer to do some other things. Self-esteem plays a role in almost everything you do. It takes some work, but its a skill youll have for life.4.The passage is mainly about _. A.what self-esteem means
