1．I am a vegetarian（素食主义者）．Many people are quick to think of vegetarianism as strange behavior．I treasure our Earth，and since we only have one，we should protect it and the wildlife that lives on it．But that's only one of the reasons to be a vegetarian．
Vegetarians may live longer，healthier lives．There is a connection between red meat consumption and various diseases．From an economic standpoint，it requires less land，money and energy to produce foods for a vegetarian diet．While there are many benefits to being a vegetarian，only a handful of those who attempt to adopt this lifestyle succeed．
The most important quality required to be a vegetarian is firmness since surrounded by the temptation of meat，we tend to give up vegetarianism easily．Creativity is almost as important as commitment．It's easy to tire of eating nothing but salad．But with a little creativity and some soy products，almost any meal can become vegetarian-friendly．
Not everyone wants to be vegetarian．Accepting this is part of being a vegetarian with style．Forcing your beliefs on others is disrespectful．Stylish vegetarians should also be able to turn down a meaty dish politely without annoying their hosts．
Being a successful vegetarian has been easy for me，but it may not be so for others．A common mistake is quitting before your body has adjusted to the change．It can be difficult to keep the lifestyle in the beginning because of temptation．However，it fades over time．Another common mistake is quitting because you've been misinformed about the nutritional wisdom of being a vegetarian．That's why it is vital to be educated．Countless people will tell you that it's impossible to obtain the nutrients and protein（蛋白质）your body requires without meat，but they are incorrect．People actually need only 44-55grams of protein a day，and that is easily found in a vegetarian diet．Many meat eaters are consuming three times that amount，which is not beneficial．It leads to diseases．Vegetables can also supply all the vitamins，minerals and nutrients your body needs．However，if you're still not convinced，you can take a multi-vitamin．
41．According to the passage，being a vegetarian helpsA．
A．protect the wildlife
B．free people from diseases
C．rid people from strange behaviors
D．develop a better economy
42．What's the underlined word temptation in Paragraph 3closest in meaning to？B
A．Unpleasant taste
B．Extreme attraction
C．Great consumption
D．Significant importance
43．Stylish vegetarians do notA．
A．force others to be vegetarians
B．respect other people's beliefs
C．turn down hosts gracefully
D．refuse an offer of meat
44．Which of the following is NOT true？D
A．Many people give up before their bodies can adjust to the transition．
B．Many people quit because they're poorly educated about nutrition．
C．Consuming 150grams protein a day can be harmful．
D．Vegetarians need multi-vitamins to keep healthy．
45．Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage？C
A．Reasons why the author became a vegetarian．
B．Important qualities required to be a vegetarian．
C．Advantages and disadvantages of being a vegetarian．
D．Common mistakes on the way to being a vegetarian．
分析 本文属于记叙文阅读，作者通过这篇文章向我们介绍了素食主义者，他们可能会活得更长，因为他们有更健康的生活，并且作者纠正了一些人们对于素食主义者的误解．
解答 41．A 细节理解题，根据第一段I treasure our Earth，and since we only have one，we should protect it and the wildlife that lives on it．可知素食主义者的目的是为了保护野生动物，故选A．
42．B 词义猜测题，根据第三段The most important quality required to be a vegetarian is firmness since surrounded by the temptation of meat，we tend to give up vegetarianism easily．可知对一个素食主义者来说最重要的是要坚定，因为他被诱人的肉所包围，因此很容易放弃素食主义，故选B．
43．A 推理判断题，根据第四段Not everyone wants to be vegetarian．Accepting this is part of being a vegetarian with style．可知不是每个人都想成为素食主义者，因此我们不能强迫别人信奉你的信仰，故选A，
44．D 细节理解题，就最后一段Vegetables can also supply all the vitamins，minerals and nutrients your body needs．可知蔬菜可以提供我们所需的所有维生素，因此可以判断出D是错的，故选D．
45．C 细节理解题，通读全文可知本文没有提到素食的优点和缺点，故选C．
点评 考查学生的细节理解和推理判断能力．做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句，和题干进行比较，再做出正确选择．在做推理判断题时不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实，要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断．
