第2篇
Kobe Bryant
After 10 seasons wearing the No. 8 on his back, Kobe Bryant will become No 24 next season. The reason for the surprising decision by the Los Angeles Lakers super guard last week has become a hot topic for debate.
Bryant wore No at when he was in early high school, but he changed to No 33 in his senior year. He switched to No 8 when he was selected by the Lakers in 1996, and has been not changed since.
Bryant has refused to explain the decision until the end of the play-offs. So guessing Bryant’s motive has become a popular game among NBA fans and newspaper columnists.
There are all kinds of speculations. Many say that Bryant wants to leave the past behind and have a fresh start. He has often been criticized for playing to benefit himself and not the team as a whole. Others say that he may be trying to compare himself to Michael Jordan. Jordan was famous for his No 23 jersey. Some, such as NBC Sport columnist Michael Ventre, argue that it is “all about money”. Bryant will make more money by selling new jersey to his fans.
Some speculations are more about fun. For example, there is an opinion that Kobe is actually just a dihard fan of the popular TV drama “24”.
All this talk has turned the number changed into a major issue. It seems that there is a lot of fuss over something that should be pretty simple.
Jersey numbers have their own special significance in American sports, especially basketball. Players choose their number when they join a team and they usually stick with that number for the rest of their career. When a great player retires, his team will honor him by retiring his number.
To some extent, the jersey is the player, and the player is jersey. Thus, when you see the famous No 23 for the Chicago Bulls, you immediately think about Michael Jordan. A No 32 Miami Heats jersey recalls the image of Shaquille O’ Neal, and the Houston rockets’ No 11 belongs only to Yao Ming.
Lots of stories are behind players’ jersey number selections. Jordan said that he choose No 23 because it was roughly half of 45. Jordan’s elder brother wore the No 45 in college. Yao Ming once revealed that the No 11 stands for two people in love – meaning him and his girlfriend Ye Li.
1.Which team has Bryant played for?
A.the Los Angels Lakers
B.The Houston rockets.
C.The Chicago Bulls
D.The Miami Heats
2.How long has Bryant Wore No 8?
A.for two years and a half
B.for ten years
C.since he entered high school
D.since he left high school.
3.Which of the following is NOT a speculation about Bryant’s motive to change his number?
A.he wants to leave his past behind and have a fresh start
B.he wants to compare himself to Jordan
C.he wants to earn more money
D.he wants to show that he is man of great importance
4.Why did Jordan choose No 23?
A.because that number would make him famous
B.because that number will make you miss him
C.because that number was related to the number his brother once wore
D.because that number was easy to remember
5.What does the number Yao Ming chose stand for?
A.two long legs
B.two long arms
C.two tall people in love
D.tow big countries
第3篇
Chronic（慢性的） diseases（疾病）: the world’s leading （最主要的）killer
Chronic diseases are the leading cause of death in the world. Yet health experts say these conditions are often the most preventable. Chronic diseases include heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes and lung disorders.
The World HEALTH organization says chronic diseases lead to about seventeen million early deaths each year. The United Nations agency expects more than three hundred eighty million people to die of chronic diseases by two thousand fifteen. It says about eighty percent of the deaths will happen in developing countries.
The WHO says chronic diseases now cause two-thirds of all deaths in the Asia- Pacific area. In ten years it could be almost three-fourths. People are getting sick in their most economically productive years. In fact, experts say chronic diseases are killing more middle-aged people in poorer countries than in wealthier ones.
The WHO estimates that chronic diseases will cost China alone more than five hundred million dollars in the next ten years. That estimate represents the costs of medical treatment and lost productivity. Russia and India are also expected to face huge economic losses.
Kim Hak-Su is the head of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific. Last week in Bangkok he presented a W.H.O. report on the problem. It says deaths from chronic diseases have increased largely as the result of economic gains in man countries.
The report details the latest findings from nine countries. They include Brazil, Britain, Canada, China, India, and Nigeria. The others are Pakistan, Russia and Tanzania.
Mister Kim said infectious and parasitic diseases have until recently been the main killers in Asia and the Pacific. But he says they are no longer the major cause of death in most countries.
Health officials say as many as eighty percent of deaths from chronic diseases could be prevented. They say an important tool for governments is to restrict the marketing alcohol and tobacco to young people. Also, more programs are needed to urge healthy eating and more physical activity.
U.N. officials aim through international action to reduce chronic-disease deaths by two percent each year through two thousand fifteen. They say meeting that target could save thirty-six million lives. That includes twenty-five million in Asia and the Pacific.
1.How many people in developing countries are expected to die of chronic diseases by 2015?
A.more than 17 million
B.more than 380 million
C.more than 304 million
D.more than 25 million
2.Due to chronic diseases China will face
A.great pressure from other countries
B.a limited economic market
C.a shortage of the labor force
D.huge economic losses
3.Which can NOT be learned from the passage?
A.many chronic-disease deaths are preventable
B.chronic diseases are the major cause of death in most countries
C.chronic diseases are killing more middle-aged people than elderly people
D.economic gains in many countries have contributed to chronic-disease deaths
4.Until recently the main killers in Asia and the Pacific have been
A.economic gains
B.lost productivity
C.chronic diseases
D.infectious and parasitic diseases
5.Which is Not mentioned as a way to prevent chronic-disease deaths?
A.timely medical treatment
B.healthy eating
C.more physical activity
D.reduction in drinking and smoking
Kobe Bryant
After 10 seasons wearing the No. 8 on his back, Kobe Bryant will become No 24 next season. The reason for the surprising decision by the Los Angeles Lakers super guard last week has become a hot topic for debate.
Bryant wore No at when he was in early high school, but he changed to No 33 in his senior year. He switched to No 8 when he was selected by the Lakers in 1996, and has been not changed since.
Bryant has refused to explain the decision until the end of the play-offs. So guessing Bryant’s motive has become a popular game among NBA fans and newspaper columnists.
There are all kinds of speculations. Many say that Bryant wants to leave the past behind and have a fresh start. He has often been criticized for playing to benefit himself and not the team as a whole. Others say that he may be trying to compare himself to Michael Jordan. Jordan was famous for his No 23 jersey. Some, such as NBC Sport columnist Michael Ventre, argue that it is “all about money”. Bryant will make more money by selling new jersey to his fans.
Some speculations are more about fun. For example, there is an opinion that Kobe is actually just a dihard fan of the popular TV drama “24”.
All this talk has turned the number changed into a major issue. It seems that there is a lot of fuss over something that should be pretty simple.
Jersey numbers have their own special significance in American sports, especially basketball. Players choose their number when they join a team and they usually stick with that number for the rest of their career. When a great player retires, his team will honor him by retiring his number.
To some extent, the jersey is the player, and the player is jersey. Thus, when you see the famous No 23 for the Chicago Bulls, you immediately think about Michael Jordan. A No 32 Miami Heats jersey recalls the image of Shaquille O’ Neal, and the Houston rockets’ No 11 belongs only to Yao Ming.
Lots of stories are behind players’ jersey number selections. Jordan said that he choose No 23 because it was roughly half of 45. Jordan’s elder brother wore the No 45 in college. Yao Ming once revealed that the No 11 stands for two people in love – meaning him and his girlfriend Ye Li.
1.Which team has Bryant played for?
A.the Los Angels Lakers
B.The Houston rockets.
C.The Chicago Bulls
D.The Miami Heats
2.How long has Bryant Wore No 8?
A.for two years and a half
B.for ten years
C.since he entered high school
D.since he left high school.
3.Which of the following is NOT a speculation about Bryant’s motive to change his number?
A.he wants to leave his past behind and have a fresh start
B.he wants to compare himself to Jordan
C.he wants to earn more money
D.he wants to show that he is man of great importance
4.Why did Jordan choose No 23?
A.because that number would make him famous
B.because that number will make you miss him
C.because that number was related to the number his brother once wore
D.because that number was easy to remember
5.What does the number Yao Ming chose stand for?
A.two long legs
B.two long arms
C.two tall people in love
D.tow big countries
第3篇
Chronic（慢性的） diseases（疾病）: the world’s leading （最主要的）killer
Chronic diseases are the leading cause of death in the world. Yet health experts say these conditions are often the most preventable. Chronic diseases include heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes and lung disorders.
The World HEALTH organization says chronic diseases lead to about seventeen million early deaths each year. The United Nations agency expects more than three hundred eighty million people to die of chronic diseases by two thousand fifteen. It says about eighty percent of the deaths will happen in developing countries.
The WHO says chronic diseases now cause two-thirds of all deaths in the Asia- Pacific area. In ten years it could be almost three-fourths. People are getting sick in their most economically productive years. In fact, experts say chronic diseases are killing more middle-aged people in poorer countries than in wealthier ones.
The WHO estimates that chronic diseases will cost China alone more than five hundred million dollars in the next ten years. That estimate represents the costs of medical treatment and lost productivity. Russia and India are also expected to face huge economic losses.
Kim Hak-Su is the head of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific. Last week in Bangkok he presented a W.H.O. report on the problem. It says deaths from chronic diseases have increased largely as the result of economic gains in man countries.
The report details the latest findings from nine countries. They include Brazil, Britain, Canada, China, India, and Nigeria. The others are Pakistan, Russia and Tanzania.
Mister Kim said infectious and parasitic diseases have until recently been the main killers in Asia and the Pacific. But he says they are no longer the major cause of death in most countries.
Health officials say as many as eighty percent of deaths from chronic diseases could be prevented. They say an important tool for governments is to restrict the marketing alcohol and tobacco to young people. Also, more programs are needed to urge healthy eating and more physical activity.
U.N. officials aim through international action to reduce chronic-disease deaths by two percent each year through two thousand fifteen. They say meeting that target could save thirty-six million lives. That includes twenty-five million in Asia and the Pacific.
1.How many people in developing countries are expected to die of chronic diseases by 2015?
A.more than 17 million
B.more than 380 million
C.more than 304 million
D.more than 25 million
2.Due to chronic diseases China will face
A.great pressure from other countries
B.a limited economic market
C.a shortage of the labor force
D.huge economic losses
3.Which can NOT be learned from the passage?
A.many chronic-disease deaths are preventable
B.chronic diseases are the major cause of death in most countries
C.chronic diseases are killing more middle-aged people than elderly people
D.economic gains in many countries have contributed to chronic-disease deaths
4.Until recently the main killers in Asia and the Pacific have been
A.economic gains
B.lost productivity
C.chronic diseases
D.infectious and parasitic diseases
5.Which is Not mentioned as a way to prevent chronic-disease deaths?
A.timely medical treatment
B.healthy eating
C.more physical activity
D.reduction in drinking and smoking