excellent base for thick, cooling fruit shakes and low fat "ice cream". For this purpose, select ripe bananas for freezing as they are much sweeter. Remove the skin and place them in plastic bags or containers and freeze. If you like, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice on the bananas will prevent them turning brown. Frozen bananas will last several weeks, depending on their ripeness and the temperature of the freezer.

　　If you have a juicer, you can simply feed in frozen bananas and some berries or sliced fruit. Out comes a "soft-serve" creamy dessert, to be eaten right away. This makes a fun activity for a children's party; they love feeding the fruit and frozen bananas into the top of the machine and watching the ice cream come out below.

5. What does the author seem to like about cherries?

　A. They contain protein. B. They are high in vitamin A.

　C. They have a pleasant taste. D. They are rich in antioxidants.

6. Why is fresh lemon juice used in freezing bananas?

　A. To make them smell better. B. To keep their colour.

　C. To speed up their ripening. D. To improve their nutrition.

7.What is "a juicer" in the last paragraph?

　A. A dessert. B. A drink. C. A container. D. A machine.

8. From which is the text probably taken?

　A. A biology textbook. B. A health magazine.

　C. A research paper. D. A travel brochure.

二、七选五（每小题2分，共10分）

　　"Keeping the body in good health is a duty, otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear."This quote by Buddha is a life motto of highly healthy people.9 The following four habits will significantly improve your health. They are organized and disciplined.

　　If you want to be healthy, you should try to become organized.10It will help you succeed in everything and do things on time.

　　 11 In our busy lives, it's very easy to neglect the healthy habits that keep us feeling great and eating right.Highly healthy people usually have a habit to prioritize(优先考虑) their health. They are particular about their nutrition.They always avoid fast food because they find it very harmful. They have an exercise schedule.

　　Exercise and other physical activities are not only good for you, but they are also a fun way to spend time. 12 That's why they set aside time for exercise in the mornings or evenings.Due to the high level of self-organization, they easily stick to the exercise schedule.They think that active lifestyle and regular sports will help them live longer.

　　They get enough sleep. Sleep plays an important role in immune function, memory, learning and other important functions. 13 It is very important to wake up and goto sleep at the same time, because your body works according to a certain rule.

A.Being organized may lead to feeling more in control and having more mental energy.

B.Highly healthy people use sports as a tool to keep the body in a good form.

C.Highly healthy people always find the right balance.

D.They develop effective habits to keep good well-being.

E.That's why healthy people value a good night's sleep.

F.They take care of their heath.

G.Lack of sleep can affect your immune system.

三、完形填空（每小题1.5分，共30分）

　　I became a gardener when I was twelve. My early 14 of gardening may not have originated from my 15 for nature. It was to annoy my parents.

　　At that time, we had a big yard in which a beautiful maple tree stood. But my mother often looked with 16at this work of natural art. Those golden leaves seemed like tons of rubbish to her. Seeing the neighbors busy with 17, my father ever thought it a waste of time.

At that age, I always did something 18 to whatever my parents did! If gardening