27.C 推理判断题。本题是在考查考生是否理解了4条建议。第4段People who eat slowly tend to consume about 70 fewer calories(卡路里) per meal than those who rush through their meals.，说明吃得慢就吃得少，吃得快就多，故A错;If you need some help slowing down, turning on relaxing music.说明放舒缓的音乐可以让人吃得慢，反之则快，故B错;第二段Dark environments are more likely to encourage overeating,由此可知房间暗会增加饮食，所以D错;最后一段When we choose a large spoon over a smaller one, total intake(摄入) jumps by 14 percent. 用大勺和小勺吃饭，相差14%，故选C。

　　28.A主旨大意题。根据文章的开头Your house may have an effect on your figure. Experts say the way you design your home could play a role in whether you pack on the pounds or keep them off. you can make your environment work for you instead of against you.可知，你的家居环境既可以让你变胖也会让你变瘦。本文非常适合那些想减肥的人士来阅读。所以选A可以更好地概括全文。

　　【考点定位】科普类短文阅读

　　【名师点睛】本文的结构清楚。 主题句Here are some ways to turn your home into part of your diet plan.在第一段，抓住就可以理清文章的脉络，接下来是4条建议，一段一条。题目中的第三题考查对文章的全面了解，并要求理解四个选项的意思才能做好。平时还应该多练习对文章结构的分析。

　　C

　　More students than ever before are taking a gap year(间隔年) before going to university. It used to be the “year off” between school and university. The gap-year phenomenon originated(起源) with the months left over to Oxbridge applicants between entrance exams in November and the start of the next academic year.

　　This year, 25,310 students who have accepted places in higher education institutions have put off their entry until next year, according to statistics on university entrance provided by the University and College Admissions Service (UCAS).

　　That is a record 14.7% increase in the number of students taking a gap year. Tony Higgins from UCAS said that the statistics are good news for everyone in higher education. “Students who take a well-planned year out are more likely to be satisfied with, and complete, their chosen course. Students who take a gap year are often more mature and responsible,” he said.

　　But not everyone is happy. Owain James, the president of the National Union of Students (NUS), argued that the increase is evidence of student hardship – young people are being forced into earning money before finishing their education. “New students are now aware that they are likely to leave university up to￡15,000 in debt. It is not surprising that more and more students are taking a gap year to earn money to support their study for the degree. NUS statistics show that over 40% of students are forced to work during term time and the figure increases to 90% during vacating periods,” he said.

　　29. What do we learn about the gap year from the text?

　　A. It is flexible in length.

　　B. It is a time for relaxation

　　C. It is increasingly popular

　　D. It is required by universities

　　30. According to Tony Higgins. students taking a gap year ____.

　　A. are better prepared for college studies

　　B. know a lot more about their future job

　　C. are more likely to leave university in debt

　　D. have a better chance to enter top universities

　　31. How does Owain James feel about the gap-year phenomenon?

　　A. He’s puzzled

　　B. He’s worried

　　C. He’s surprised

　　D. He’s annoyed

　　32. What would most students do on their vacation according to NUS statistics?

　　A. Attend additional courses.

　　B. Make plans for the new term

　　C. Earn money for their education

　　D. Prepare for their graduate studies

　　【答案】

　　29. C

　　30. A

　　31. B

　　32. C

　　【解析】