单选题
Responsibilities—We all have them; most of us have more than we'd like. That doesn't change the reality that, sooner or later, we all have to (1) up to them. But perhaps it does explain our (2) to add to the ever-growing list. There's already so much to 'do in a day, why tack on an (3) burden? Unfortunately, it's this kind of defeatist mentality (4) keeps people from enhancing their lives through proper (5) and exercise. Here is the salient point, though: The health and fitness benefits you'll derive from (6) the necessary work are worth whatever sacrifices you must make (7) the way. I can't count how many times I've heard the same (8) . Each time, I always give the same response: Yes, I say, working out is work. So is taking the (9) to eat right. (10) yourself on the couch or having drinks with friends after work is a lot easier than exercising, and hitting the McDonald's drive-thru takes a lot less time than cooking a (11) at home. But channel surfing, margaritas and a Quarter Pounder With Cheese aren't going to produce some of the things worth having—a low cholesterol level or the (12) to go shirtless on the beach. Those benefits demand a (13) effort. I'm not saying you should eschew the (14) night on the town or gourmet meal at a five-star restaurant. Both have their (15) and are components of a well-rounded life. I've enjoyed my (16) of revelry and fine (17) and look forward to those special opportunities to experience more of the good life. But I've managed to find a balance between those (18) pleasures and a permanent (19) to a regular workout and a healthy diet. Because, (20) , it is the latter that will have a lasting improvement on the overall quality of my life.
单选题
A. come B. catch C. confront D. face
【正确答案】
D
【答案解析】[解析] 考查短语辨析。come up to的意思是“等于,达到”,catch up to的意思是“赶上,跟上”,confront的意思是“遭遇,面临”,不能和up to搭配,face up to表示“勇敢地对付(或接受)”。本句中的them指的是前面提到的responsibilities,所以选D项。
单选题
A. resistance B. reluctance C. persistence D. existence
【答案解析】[解析] 考查短语辨析。along the way表示“在……的过程中”,by the way意思为“在途中,附带说说”,on the way意思是“来到,接近,在进行中”,in the way为“挡道的,妨碍人的”之意。根据句子意思,正确答案是A项。本句意为:合理饮食和体育锻炼换来的身体健康值得在坚持过程中所做的任何牺牲。
【答案解析】[解析] 考查名词辨析。take a chance的意思是“冒险,投机”,take the effort to do sth. 的意思是“花精力去做某事”,take the time to do sth. 为固定说法,意思是“花时间去做某事”,take interest后面不能搭配不定式。后面那句话提到去麦当劳当然比自己做饭省时间,可见此处强调时间,所以答案为C项。
单选题
A. pride B. confidence C. enthusiasm D. inspiration
【正确答案】
B
【答案解析】[解析] 考查名词辨析。pride为“骄傲,自豪”之意,confidence是“信心,自信”,enthusiasm意思是“激情”,inspiration则为“灵感”。只有体形健美的人才敢在海滩上go shirtless(光着上身走),啤酒肚不大有这样的信心。成天在电视机前不断换频道、贪杯嗜食的人胆固醇不可能低,也没信心go shirtless on the beach。所以正确答案为B项。
单选题
A. long-time B. long-range C. long-term D. long-distance
单选题
A. in a word B. in the end C. in the future D. in a nutshell
【正确答案】
B
【答案解析】[解析] 考查短语辨析。in a word意思是“总之”,in the end意思是“最终,结果”。in the future意思是“将来”,in a nutshell意思是“简括地说”。这句话是将short-lived pleasures和permanent adherence to a regular workout and a healthy diet对提高生活质量的作用进行比较,强调最终的结果,所以in the end为合适选项,正确答案为B项。