C. by analyzing figures
D. by performing experiments
10. What is the best title for the text? A. Schools are supposed to be far-sighted B. Kids should be well-rounded persons C. Kids need more than “the basics” to learn D. Teachers must have advanced teaching methods 【答案】7. B 8. D 9. D 10. C 【解析】
本文为议论文。美国最高教育官员表示，许多学校花太多时间教授“基础”知识——阅读、数学和写作，这似乎与教育者所提倡的相反。美国教育部长约翰·金说，儿童确实应该接受包括音乐和艺术在内的全面教育，因为这将帮助他们成为全面的、受过良好教育的人。文章就此话题展开了讨论。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段中It might seem opposite to what educators have been promoting. But U.S. Education Secretary John King says children really deserve access to a well-rounded education that includes music and arts because it will help them go into being well-rounded, well-educated persons.可知，学校花费太多时间教授“基础”知识——阅读、数学和写作，这与教育者所提倡的相反，儿童确实应该接受包括音乐和艺术在内的全面教育，因为这将帮助他们成为全面的、受过良好教育的人。B选项“应该拨出更多的钱和时间来教授艺术”与本段的观点相符。故B选项正确。
【8题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段中的King spoke about his own education when explaining why schools need to teach more than math， reading and writing．（在解释为什么学校需要教的不仅仅是数学、阅读和写作时，金谈到了他自己的教育。）及第三段对个人教育经历的具体描述可知，金谈到自己的教育经历是为了呼吁学校在重视“基础”课程的同时，也要重视艺术课。故D选项正确。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章内容，作者为了向读者展示艺术教学的重要性讲述了自己的事例：King spoke about his own education when explaining why schools need to teach more than math，
reading and writing…；倒数第二段Students need to connect their studies and things that matter to them personally， such as music if they are to become \（水平高的）thinkers\最后一段Singapore led the way with a score of 562 out of a possible 1，000． The average score was 500．The United States had a score of 508．对比了学生的能力以及数据分析等方法，没有做实验这个方法。故选D项。
【10题详解】
标题判断题。通读全文可知，本文主要论述了儿童应该接受包括音乐和艺术在内的全面教育的重要性。C项：孩子们需要学习的不仅仅是“基础知识”。适合做本文标题。故C选项正确。
第二节（满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项．选项中有两项为多余选项．
The Best Ways to Lose Weight with Walking
Walking regularly is the easiest and least expensive form of exercise. Except for a good pair of walking shoes, no special equipment is needed. It is not necessary to join a gym. ____11____You can walk every day with no “rest days” in between. There is nothing to learn; people already know how to walk. There are, however, a few important things to keep in mind when walking to lose weight．
● Ways to lose weight by walking
The first way to begin to lose weight by walking is to start walking. The initial goal should be 10,000 steps per day. Using a simple pedometer(计步器) attached to the waistband or on a belt will help you to count your daily steps. Consistency—even 10 minutes 3 times a day at first will produce the immediate results．___12___ ●_____13_____ It is very important to check with your medical professional before beginning any exercise program; especially if you are over age 65, have been required sitting or little activity for more than a year，or have been diagnosed with heart disease，pregnancy，high blood pressure，or any other medical conditions．
● How to walk to lose weight
A good walking technique will help you achieve the physical or mental energy you need to walk consistently for the amount of time you have set for your goal. Making sure that you are using your large muscles correctly will also help to build your muscles．_____14_____ Walking regularly can aid in muscle growth and increase the amount of calories you burn throughout the day. Eating a healthy low-fat diet will raise your metabolism(新陈代谢)．___15___If paired the calorie burn with the correct diet, it can lead to a better form of weight loss．
A．Limit your \．
B．Begin a walking program with suitable physical qualities． C．For example, take the stairs rather than taking the elevator． D．It can be done anywhere and anytime, alone or with friends．
E．These two methods will help lead to a safe 1 to 2 pound weight loss per week． F．Strong muscles burn more calories throughout the day, even when you are not walking． G．But slowly increasing the time and the distance will encourage your weight-loss efforts． 【答案】11. D 12. G 13. B 14. F 15. E 【解析】 【分析】
本文为议论文。论述了为什么散步是减肥的最好方法以及通过散步减肥要注意什么。 【11题详解】
考查上下文及句意理解。根据上文“除了一双好的步行鞋，不需要特殊的装备。没有必要去健身房。”可知，D项“它可以在任何地点和任何时间单独或与朋友一起完成”符合此处语境，是对上文说明步行是最简单最便宜的运动方式的进一步说明。故D选项正确。
【12题详解】
考查上下文及句意理解。根据上文“坚持下去，开始的时候即使每天3次，每次10分钟，也会产生立竿见影的效果。”可知，G项“但慢慢增加时间和距离将鼓励你为减肥所做出的努力”符合此处语境。其中G选项中的the time与上文中的even 10 minutes 3 times a day相对应。故G选项正确。
【13题详解】
考查上下文及句意理解。根据下文“在开始任何锻炼计划之前，咨询你的医学专家是非常重要的”可知，在开始步行减肥之前，应该先了解自己的身体状况，B项“开始一个适合身体素质的步行计划”符合此处语境。故B选项正确。
【14题详解】
考查上下文及句意理解。根据上文“确保正确使用大块肌肉也有助于锻炼肌肉”可知，F项“强壮的肌肉在白天消耗更多的卡路里，即使你不走路”符合此处语境。原文中的muscles与F项中的muscles相对应。故F选项正确。
【15题详解】
考查上下文及句意理解。根据上文“有规律的散步可以帮助肌肉生长，增加你一天中消耗的热量。健康的低脂饮食会提高你的新陈代谢。”可知，E项“这两种方法将有助于每周安全地减重1到2磅。”符合此处语境，总结上文两种方法。故E选项正确。
第三部分：语言运用（共两节）
第一节：完形填空（每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。
This year marked my five-year violin anniversary. Five years ago I entered a music shop and asked, “Do you___16___violin lessons?” I was standing in a room filled with beautiful ___17___and felt like a stranger in a new land. I had little ___18___in playing the violin although I had loved violin music for years. I wanted to learn to play it at that moment．
The music shop signed me up for ___19___and it soon became clear to me how ___20___it was for a novice（新手）to learn to play the violin. I once watched a skilled violinist play and it looked simple. Actually, it was more difficult than I had expected. Little did I know there was nothing natural about the ___21___in which one held the instrument. There was no margin(偏差) for error—a ___22___misplaced finger sends a note out of tune. If I had known how challenging it would be, I might never have started. However, my love for violin music ___23___all the difficulties. Though it was a big challenge, I made it at last. I won first place in the violin contest in our city last year．
___24___the past five years with my violin, I realized I've learned much more than how to make music. I believe mistakes are not ___25___. They are pointing you toward where to