第二节(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填人空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
As we get older, most of us worry about grey hair，wrinkles and maintaining a youthful body. 36 .Here， Mr. Rubin, a voice expert, reveals how to keep your voice youthful.
Drink more fluid and avoid spicy food
You need water for the vocal cords (声带) to vibrate ( 振动) well. The body must be kept hydrated enough to make the vocal cords operate well. 37 . Mr.Rubin advises avoiding foods with an annoying effect on the stomach, such as onions，chili, fizzy drinks and chocolate.
Rest the throat and talk regularly
38 .If you have a case of laryngitis (喉炎) with a cold, you should rest your voice for a day or two, and seek medical advice. Simply staying sociable and using your voice is very important. “As older people get less mobile, they can become socially isolated and speak less.” says Mr. Rubin. “The elderly need to communicate with people more. By using the vocal cords ，they enable the ageing process to slow down.”
39
Good posture is essential to keeping the voice young, so we'd better stand properly. Exercise helps you take deeper breaths as it means there is better airflow through the voice box, producing a stronger tone.
Sing in the shower
This is one of the best ways to preserve your voice, as it keeps the larynx muscles strong while the steam lubricates (使润滑) the voice box. “ Singing is gymnastics for the voice,” says Mr. Rubin. 40
A. The vocal cords can be scarred if you use your voice during a bad cough
B. Improve your posture
C. But people often don't realize the voice needs looking after
D. So we need take measures to keep us from aging
E. Practice your voice to preserve tone
F. Drinking 1. 5 liters of water a day at intervals of 15 minutes is very important
G. Joining a choir is one of the best ways to preserve a youthful tone
第二节
【语篇导读】随着年龄增长，声音也和头发一样会老化，皱纹会加深，因此我们需要正确保护 它。本文讲述了保持声音年轻的几种方法。
36. C空前一句说随着年龄增长，头发会老化，皱纹会加深。再结合空后一句“Here, Mr. Rubin，
a voice expert， reveals how to keep your voice youthful. ” 可矢口 C 项符合语境。故选 C。
37. F本空为过渡句，围绕主题句展开。故选F。
38. A本句与下一句是并列关系。故选A。
39. B 本空应填入标题，归纳本段。故选B。
40. G本段主要讲唱歌是保持声音年轻的重要方式。故选Go
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填人空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
As we get older, most of us worry about grey hair，wrinkles and maintaining a youthful body. 36 .Here， Mr. Rubin, a voice expert, reveals how to keep your voice youthful.
Drink more fluid and avoid spicy food
You need water for the vocal cords (声带) to vibrate ( 振动) well. The body must be kept hydrated enough to make the vocal cords operate well. 37 . Mr.Rubin advises avoiding foods with an annoying effect on the stomach, such as onions，chili, fizzy drinks and chocolate.
Rest the throat and talk regularly
38 .If you have a case of laryngitis (喉炎) with a cold, you should rest your voice for a day or two, and seek medical advice. Simply staying sociable and using your voice is very important. “As older people get less mobile, they can become socially isolated and speak less.” says Mr. Rubin. “The elderly need to communicate with people more. By using the vocal cords ，they enable the ageing process to slow down.”
39
Good posture is essential to keeping the voice young, so we'd better stand properly. Exercise helps you take deeper breaths as it means there is better airflow through the voice box, producing a stronger tone.
Sing in the shower
This is one of the best ways to preserve your voice, as it keeps the larynx muscles strong while the steam lubricates (使润滑) the voice box. “ Singing is gymnastics for the voice,” says Mr. Rubin. 40
A. The vocal cords can be scarred if you use your voice during a bad cough
B. Improve your posture
C. But people often don't realize the voice needs looking after
D. So we need take measures to keep us from aging
E. Practice your voice to preserve tone
F. Drinking 1. 5 liters of water a day at intervals of 15 minutes is very important
G. Joining a choir is one of the best ways to preserve a youthful tone
第二节
【语篇导读】随着年龄增长，声音也和头发一样会老化，皱纹会加深，因此我们需要正确保护 它。本文讲述了保持声音年轻的几种方法。
36. C空前一句说随着年龄增长，头发会老化，皱纹会加深。再结合空后一句“Here, Mr. Rubin，
a voice expert， reveals how to keep your voice youthful. ” 可矢口 C 项符合语境。故选 C。
37. F本空为过渡句，围绕主题句展开。故选F。
38. A本句与下一句是并列关系。故选A。
39. B 本空应填入标题，归纳本段。故选B。
40. G本段主要讲唱歌是保持声音年轻的重要方式。故选Go
