When choose a tie for a job interview, ties with fancy patterns should be avoided.

M: Yeah. I'd like to get my hair trimmed a little. Nothing fancy. Just a basic trim.

W: Well, can we interest you in today's special?

M: Urn...No...

W: We'll shampoo, cut, and style. your hair for one unbelievable low price of $9.99. Plus, we'll give you a clean shave and a back massage to help you relax. Best service in town!

M: Okay, I'll have the complete service today, but as I said before, I just want to get my hair trimmed. A little off the top and sides. That's all. I mean, that's all.

W: No problem. Relax. You're in good hands. Okay, here we go. So, what do you do for a living?

M: I'm a lawyer, specializing in workplace accidents, and I'm in town for an interview for a new job, and…Hey, what happened to my hair? And what's left of my hair turned purple. Are you even a licensed beautician?

W: Well, sir, we offer a money-back guarantee on all our work, so if you're not completely satisfied...

M: Satisfied? I'm anything but satisfied. How in the world am I supposed to go to a job interview looking like this? Forget it. Forget it.

Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

23. Why does the man repeatedly say "That's all"?

24. What does the beautician mean by "You're in good hands"?

25. Why does the man come to this beauty salon?

(20)

A．He doesn't have a clear idea of the complete service.

B．He wants the best service.

C．He just wants to have his hair cut the way he likes.

D．He wants his hair to be trimmed quickly.

A．He thought the wail was dark and dirty.

B．He thought the rent was fancy.

C．He could make the decision immediately.

D．He would not visit the woman again.

People over 70 who aren't active are more likely to develop problems walking or climbing stairs within a few years, according to a new study,

These findings suggest that it's very important to stay_______(51) in old age,study author Dr. Marjolein Visser told Reuters Health.

"Physical activity in old age is as important________(52) taking your medications(药物)," Visser noted. "You do not need to join an expensive, fancy sports club with high-tech (高科技的) equipment. Your body will already ________(53) from regular walking."

Visser, a Dutch (荷兰的) scholar, explained that________(54) active helps

prevent people from becoming breathless during simple activities, increase muscle mass and strength, and maintain the balance people need to walk up stairs, for instance.

To investigate how important exercise is to older adults, Visser's team interviewed 3,075 men and________(55) between the ages of 70 and 79, all of whom said they had no problems walking one-quarter of a mile or climbing________(56). The investigators followed the subjects for 4-1/2 years, noting who developed problems _________(57) and climbing stairs.

During the study, 34 percent of men and 47 ________(58) of women said they

began to struggle with walking and climbing stairs. People________(59) were

inactive were twice as likely to report these problems as people who said they got regular exercise.

People who didn't exercise but had active lifestyles appeared to be at a somewhat higher risk of developing_______60) walking and climbing stairs, relative to people who exercised _________(61). Still, leading an active lifestyle. appeared to protect people________(62) problems better than being generally inactive, the researchers report in the Journal of the American Geriatrics (老年医学) Society.

Among people who were inactive,________(63) who walked even a little bit -

such as brisk (轻快的) walking for a little over an hour per week - were at a lower __________(64) of mobility (可动性) problems.

"If you do not like to exercise or you cannot exercise ________(65) of serious health problems or functional limitations, do try to be as active as possible," Visser advised.

第 51 题

A．young

B．new

C．still

D．active