We can say the number（）inEnglish like this:_.

Like a needle climbing up a bathroom scale, the number keeps rising. In 1991, 15% of Americans were obese(肥胖的); by 1999, that proportion had grown to 27%. Youngsters, who should have age and activity on their side, are growing larger as well: 19% of Americans under 17 are obese. Waistbands have been popping in other western countries too, as physical activity has declined and diets have expanded. By and large, people in the rich world seem to have lost the fight against flab(松弛).

Meanwhile, poorer nations have enjoyed some success in their battles against malnutrition and famine. But, according to research presented at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, it is more a case of being out of the frying pan and into the fire. The most striking example actually in the poor world comes from the Pacific islands, home of the world's most obese communities. In 1966, 14% of the men on this island were obese while 100% of men under the age of 30 in 1996 were obese.

This increase in weight has been uneven as well as fast. As a result, undernourished and over-nourished people frequently live cheek by jowl(面颊). The mix can even occur within a single household. A study of families in Indonesia found that nearly 10% contained both the hungry and the fat. This is a mysterious phenomenon, but might have something to do with people of different ages being given different amounts of food to eat.

The prospect of heading off these problems is bleak. In many affected countries there are cultural factors to contend with, such as an emphasis on eating large meals together, or on food as a form. of hospitality. Moreover, there is a good measure of disbelief on the part of policymakers that such a problem Could exist in their countries. Add to that reluctance on the part of governments to spend resources on promoting diet and exercise while starvation is still a real threat, and the result is a recipe for inaction. Unless something is done soon, it might not be possible to turn the clock back.

The first sentence of the passage most probably implies that ______.

A．many Americans are obsessed with the rising temperature in their bathroom

B．more people are overweighed in the United States

C．people are doing more physical exercises with the help of scales

D．youngsters become taller and healthier thanks to more activities

Like a needle climbing up a bathroom scale, the number keeps rising. In 1991, 15% of Americans were obese (肥胖的); by 1999, that proportion had grown to 27%. Youngsters, who should have age and activity on their side, are growing larger as well: 19% of Americans under 17 are obese. Waistbands have been popping in other western countries too, as physical activity has dechned and diets have expanded. By and large, people in the rich world seem to have lost the fight against flab (松弛).

Meanwhile, poorer nations have enjoyed some success in their battles against malnutrition and famine. Bat, according to research presented at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, it is more a case of being out of the frying pan and into the fire. The most striking example actually in the poor world comes from the Pacific islands, home of the world's most obese communities. In 1966, 14% of the men on this island were obese while 100% of men under the age of 30 in 1996 were obese.

This increase in weight has been uneven as well as fast. As a result, undernourished and overnourished people frequently live cheek by jowl (面颊). The mix can even occur within a single household. A study of families in Indonesia found that nearly 10% contained both the hungry and the fat. This is a mysterious phenomenon, but might have something to do with people of different ages being given different amounts of food to eat.

The prospect of heading off these problems is bleak. In many affected countries there are cultural factors to contend with, such as an emphasis on eating large meals together, or on food as a form. of hospitality. Moreover, there is a good measure of disbelief on the part of policymakers that such a problem could exist in their countries. Add to that reluctance on the part of governments to spend resources on promoting diet and exercise while starvation is still a real threat, and the result is a recipe for inaction. Unless something is done soon, it might not be possible to turn the clock back.

The first sentence of the passage most probably implies that ________.

A．many Americans are obsessed with the rising temperature in their bathroom

B．more people are overweighed in the United States

C．people are doing more physical exercises with the help of scales

D．youngsters become taller and healthier thanks to more activities

听力原文： If you judge by the number of people who go to see the games and by the number of those who actually play it, basketball is probably the most popular sport in the United States. It is mainly an in- door game, and the season extends from late autumn, through the winter, to early spring. There are many professional teams, but for the most parts basketball is a school sport. There is hardly a high school or college in the country that does 'not have its team and its loyal following of fans.

In spring and summer, the most popular sport is baseball. During the warm weather you can see young men and boys playing this game in any part of the country. Radio and television bring the details of the big games to every comer of the land, and the activities of the professional teams are a topic of conversation for Americans everywhere.

In the autumn, the most popular sport is football. As you know, this is not the same kind of game that is so popular in other parts of the world. Like basketball and baseball, it is typically American, and those who have never seen it before have difficulty seeing any sense in it. But for most of the viewers the game itself is not so important as the music, the cheering; and the cheerful spirit that go with it. On a cool bright autumn afternoon, there is nothing so colorful and exciting as a football game.

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A．Judging by the numbers of the players.

B．Judging by the numbers of the watchers.

C．Neither of them.

D．Both A and B.

听力原文：W: What's the problem?

M: (23)I can't figure out how to put the page numbers on. I've done everything and they aren't showing up.

W: Let's see. Did you press Shift, F-8?

M: Yes, I did that. Then I hit P for page and N for number.

W: That's good. Did you type in the page number where you want the numbering to start?

M: Yes, I typed the number 1.

W: Right. Did you press Enter?

M: Yes.

W: How about F-7 return to the document?

M: I did that. But no number's showed up on the screen.

W: Unhuh, Did you print it?

M: No, (24)I don't want to print it until I see the numbers.

W: Well, that's the problem then. The numbers don't show up on the screen. But they will be on the printed copy. Let's try that.

M: Okay. You do it this time, and I'll watch.

W: Well, I'll do it if you want, (25)but it would ire better if you let me talk you through it.

M: I don't know.

W: Really. Once you've done it with someone coaching you, it's easier to do it on your own. Don't worry. This is my job.

M: Oh, all right. Shift, F-8.

W: Now hit P for page and N for number.

M: And the page number I want to start with which is number 1.

W: Great, just press Enter, then F-7 to return to the document, and you're all set to print. Then you'll see those numbers.

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A．The man is learning how to use a computer.

B．The woman is showing the man how to put page numbers on a document.

C．The man is printing a document.

D．The man is using his computer to do mathematical functions.

听力原文：W: What's the problem?

M: I can't figure out how to put the page numbers on. I've done everything and they aren't showing up.

W: Let's see. Did you press Shift, F8 ?

M: Yes, I did that.~ Then I hit P for page and N for number.

W: That's good. Did you type in the page number where you want the numbering to start?

M: Yes. I typed the number 1.

W: Right. Did you press Enter?

M: Yes.

W: How about F7 to return to the document?

M: I did that. But no numbers showed up on the screen,

W: Unhuh, Did you print it?

M: No, I don't want to print it until I see the numbers.

W: Well, that's the problem then. The numbers don't show up the screen. But they will on the printed copy. Let's try that.

M: Okay. You do it this time, and I'll watch.

W: Well, I'll do it as you want, but it would be better if you let me talk you through it.

M: I don't know.

W: Really. Once you've done it with someone coaching you, it's easier to do it on your own. Don't worry. This is my job.

M: Oh, all right. Shift FS.

W: Now hit P for page and N for number.

M: And the page number I want to start with which is number 1.

W: Great! Just press Enter, then F7 to return to the document, and you're all set to print. Then you'll see those numbers.

What prompted this conversation?

A．The man is learning how to use a computer.

B．The woman is showing the man how to put page numbers on a document.

C．The man is printing a document.

D．The man is using his computer to do mathematical functions.

听力原文：W. What's the problem?

M: I can't figure out how to put the page numbers on. I've done everything and they aren't showing up.

W: Let's see, did you press Shift, F-8 ?

M: Yes, I did that. Then I hit P for page and N for number.

W. That's good. Did you type in the page number where you want the numbering to start?

M: Yes. I typed the number 1.

W: Right. Did you press Enter?

M: Yes.

W: How about F-7 return to the document?

M: I did that. But no numbers showed up on the screen.

W: Unhuh, did you print it?

M: No, I don't want to print it until I see the numbers.

W: Well, that's the problem then. The numbers don't show up on the screen. But they will do on the printed copy. Lot's try that.

M: Okay. You do it this time, and I'll watch.

W: Well, I'll do it as you want, but it would be better it you let me talk you through it.

M: I don't know.

W: Really. Once you've done it with someone coaching you, it's easier to do it on your own. Don't worry. This is my job.

M: Oh, all right. Shift, F- 8.

W: Now hit P tor page and N for number.

M: And the page number I want to start with which is number 1.

W: Great. Just press Enter, then F-7 to return to the document, and you're all set to print. Then you'll see those numbers.

What prompted this conversation?

A．The man is learning how to use a computer.

B．The woman is showing the man how to put page numbers on a document.

C．The man is printing a document.

D．The man is using his computer to do mathematical functions.

听力原文：W: What's the problem?

M: I can't figure out how to put the page numbers on. I've done everything and they aren't showing up.

W: Let's see. Did you press Shift F8?

M: Yes, I did that. Then I hit P for page and N for number.

W: That's good. Did you type in the page number where you want the numbering to start?

M: Yes. I typed the number 1.

W: Right. Did you press Enter?

M: Yes.

W: How about F7 to return to the document?

M: I did that. But no numbers showed up on the screen.

W: Unhuh. Did you print it?

M: No, I don't want to print it until I see the numbers.

W: Well, that's the problem then. The numbers don't show up on the screen. But they will on the printed copy. Let's try that.

M: Okay. You do it this time, and I'll watch.

W: Well, I'll do it as you want, but it would be better if you let me talk you through it.

M: I don't know.

W: Really. Once you've done it with someone coaching you, it's easier to do it on your own. Don't worry. This is my job.

M: Oh, all right. Shift F8.

W: Now hit P for page and N for number.

M: And the page number I want to start with which is number 1.

W: Great! Just press Enter, then F7 to return to the document, and you're all set to print. Then you'll see those numbers.

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A．The man is learning how to use a computer.

B．The woman is showing the man how to put page numbers on a document.

C．The man is printing a document.

D．The man is using his computer to do mathematical functions.

听力原文：W: What's the problem?

M: I can't figure out how to put the page numbers on. I've done everything and they aren't showing up.

W: Let's see. Did you press Shift, F-8?

M: Yes, I did that. Then 1 hit P for page and N for number.

W: That's good. Did you type in the page number where you want the numbering to start?

M: Yes. I typed the number 1.

W: Right. Did you press Enter?

M: Yes.

W: How about F-7 return to the document?

M: I did that. But no number's showed up on the screen.

W: Unhuh, Did you print it?

M: No, I don't want to print it until I see the numbers.

W: Well, that's the problem then. The numbers don't show up on the screen. But they will be on the printed copy. Let's try that.

M: Okay. You do it this time, and I'll watch.

W: Well, I'll do it if you want, but it would be better if you let me talk you through it.

M: I don' t know.

W: Really. Once you've done it with someone coaching you, it's easier to do it on your own. Don't worry. This is my job.

M: Oh, all right. Shift, F-8.

W: Now hit P for page and N for number.

M: And the page number I want to start with which is number 1.

W: Great, just press Enter, then F -7 to return to the document, and you're all set to print. Then you'll see those numbers.

(20)

A．The man is learning how to use a computer.

B．The woman is showing the man how to put page numbers on a document.

C．The man is printing a document.

D．The man is using his computer to do mathematical functions.