三、 阅读理解(4篇，共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分)
A
Why buy art? To answer this question, ask yourself what your reasons are for thinking of getting a piece of art. Artwork can cost a large amount of money, but if it meets your needs, it’s worth every penny. Anyone can buy art, for almost any reason. Many people buy art simply because they like it, even if the artwork may be by an unknown artist. Art, as long as you enjoy it, is never a waste of money.
Art Is for Enjoyment
Art is meant to be shown. Don’t ever feel pressured to buy something you won’t enjoy looking at day after day, no matter what other people may say. Don’t buy something that doesn’t attract you just because it is trendy, or because the artwork will make a good investment. If you don’t like the artwork at all, don’t buy it!
Art Improves Your Environment
Have you ever noticed that all beautiful homes have art as an integral(不可分割的) part of the decoration? Art lends life and color to otherwise plain and ordinary walls. A well thought-out art collection will help create a unique ambience(格调) in your home and make it more attractive. Art Make a Statement
The kind of art you surround yourself with says much about your personality, tastes and values. Art Enriches Your Life
Love(even the love of a work of art)contributes to healthier living and a longer lifespan.(寿命). Art should enrich your life. Otherwise, why do you spend specious time and resources on it?
Just remember to select something that will appeal to your tastes, and keep to a sensible budget. Good art needn’t cost an arm and a leg.
Happy art collecting!
32. According to the author, what should you consider when buying a piece of art?
A. Whether it brings pleasure to you.
B. Whether it is fashionable at present.
C. Whether you can profit from it in the end.
D. Whether it is created by a famous artist.
33. The underlined sentence in the passage probably means_______.
A. art can show what you look like
B. art is an expression of what you are
C. a mirror has the feature similar to art
D. a mirror can be a true work of art
34. From the passage, we can learn that art ______.
A. is a good way to make big money
B. improves your sense of the environment
C.can make you live longer
D. is a waste of money for most collectors
35. What is the purpose of writing this passage?
A. To advise people to buy art works.
B. To remind people to be careful with expensive art.
C. To teach people how to choose art works.
D. To explain the benefit art can bring to people.
36. In which part of the newspaper are you most likely to find this passage?
A. Health Report B. Art& Life C. Life Story D. Painting & Celebrity
B
I’m fat. I’m too skinny. I’d be happy if I were taller, shorter, had curly hair, straight hair, smaller nose, bigger muscles, longer legs. Do any of these statements sound familiar? Do you in your body. And as your body changes, so does your image of yourself. Lots of people have trouble getting used to it, and this can affect their confidence.
Some people think they need to change how they look or act to feel good about themselves. But actually all you need to do is to change the way you see your body and how you think about yourself.
The first thing to do is recognize that your body is your own, no matter what shape, size, or color it comes in. If you’re very worried about your weight or size, go to your doctor to check that things are OK. But it’s no one’s business but your own what your body is like—finally, you have to be happy with yourself.
Next, find which aspects of your appearance you can change and which can’t. Everyone, even the most perfect-seeming celebrity(名人)， has things about themselves that they can’t change and need to accept—like their height, for example, or their shoe size.
If there are things about yourself that you want to change and can do it by making goals for yourself. For example, if you want to get fit, make a plan to exercise every day and eat nutritious foods.
When you hear negative comments coming from within yourself, tell yourself to stop. Try building your confidence by listing three things in your day that really give you pleasure. It can be anything like the way the sun felt on your face, the sound of your favorite band, or the way someone laughed at your jokes.
37. From the first paragraph, we can infer that _______.
A. most teens like to have a special body image
B. many teens can’t accept their body changes easily
C. teens prefer to change their body images quickly
D. teens usually change their opinions on their body image
38. Which of the following does the author probably agree with?
A. Change the way other people look at you.
B. Go to your doctor for advice on how to change your body.
C. Learn from some celebrities on how to change your body.