C. She studied there.
15. Why did the woman go to Asia?
A. To travel with her friends.
B. To teach Italian and English.
C. To experience different cultures.
16. What does the woman focus on now?
A. Traveling. B. Writing. C. Teaching.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17. What does the man think of staying healthy?
A. It’s difficult. B. It’s popular. C. It’s a choice.
18. Where did the man probably get the tips?
A. In a magazine. B. In a newspaper. C. On a website.
19. When does the man usually have supper?
A. Around 6 pm. B. Around 7 pm. C. Around 8 pm.
20. How often does the man usually play basketball?
A. Once a week. B. Twice a week. C. Three times a week. 第二部分 阅读理解(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
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We learn the meaning of life, gradually or suddenly, from at least one of our daily experiences. This time, which took place several years ago, but seems as if it just happened.
On an afternoon several years ago, my brother-in-law opened the bottom drawer of my sister’s dress and picked out a beautiful skirt. “Jan bought this the first time we went to New York, at least 8 or 9 years ago. She never wore it. She was saving it for a special occasion.” he said. I guess this was the occasion: it was the funeral of my sister, after her unexpected death.
He took the shirt and put it on bed, with the other clothes we were taking to the

