27. According to paragraph 1, what have educators been encouraging? ___________

A. Teaching arts should never be put second to teaching the "basic"．

B. More money and time ought to be set aside for teaching arts．

C. Research should be done to ensure a well-rounded education．

D. Enough time is supposed to be spent in teaching the "basics"．

28. King spoke about his own education experience to ___________.

A. share with us his extraordinary education background

B. tell us his teacher attached great importance to teaching

C. confirm access to arts contributes to good academic performances

D. call on schools to give arts lessons as much attention as the "basics" ones

29. The author convinces us of the importance of teaching arts by different means except_______．

A. by giving examples B. by making comparisons

C. by analyzing figures D. by performing experiments

30. 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

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. (31)________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．(32)_________

　　●(33)__________

　　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．(34)_________

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)．(35)______If paired the calorie burn with the correct diet, it can lead to a better form of weight loss．