Ⅰ.阅读理解
A new World Bank report warns that children who do not get enough good food in the first two years of life suffer lasting damage.They may be underdeveloped or underweight.They may suffer from poor health or limited intelligence.Besides, these children are more likely to drop out of school and earn less money as adults.
The report notes that too little food is not the only cause of poor nutrition (营养)．Many children who live in homes with plenty of food suffer for other reasons.
The study also connects malnutrition (营养不良) to economic growth in poor countries.A lack of nutrition in early childhood can cost developing nations up to three percent of their yearly earnings.Many of these same countries have economies that are growing at a rate of two to three percent yearly.The study suggests that poor countries could possibly double their economic growth if they improved nutrition.
Africa and South Asia are affected the most by poor nutrition.The study says about half of all children in India do not get enough good food.The World Bank study also notes that rates of malnutrition in South Asia are almost double those in central and southern Africa.Other parts of the world are also seriously affected, including Indonesia, Uzbekistan, Yemen, Guatemala and Peru.
The study recommends that developing countries change their ways to deal with malnutrition.Instead of directly providing food, the study suggests educational programs in health and nutrition for mothers with young babies.It also recommends cleaner living conditions and improvements in health care.
The World Bank nutrition specialist Meera Shekar said the period of life between pregnancy (怀孕) and two years is very important.Governments should take direct action to improve nutrition for children during this period.
1．Paragraph 3 mainly tells us ________.
A．malnutrition is the most serious problem in developing countries
B．the relationship between malnutrition and a nation's economic growth
C．how to develop economies quickly
D．economy is developing slowly in developing countries
答案：B
解析：段落大意题。该段第一句话就是此段的主题句，以下内容都是围绕这个主题阐述的，故选B。
2．The underlined word “recommends” in the fifth paragraph probably means “________”．
A．proves B．shows
C．suggests D．orders
答案：C
解析：词义猜测题。根据下句中的“suggests”可知答案。
3．What would be the BEST title for the passage?
A．Poor nutrition in the developing countries
B．A new World Bank report
C．Problems in Africa and South Asia
D．Care for children
答案：A
解析：标题判断题。全文主要讲了发展中国家儿童营养不良的问题。
4．According to the World Bank report, which of the following is a way to deal with malnutrition?
A．Control the population growth.
B．Pay attention to the economic growth in developing countries.
C．Provide enough food directly for poor children.
D．Educate mothers with young babies in health and nutrition.
答案：D
解析：细节理解题。由第五段可知，这个研究指出处理营养不良的办法是：在健康和营养方面对有小孩的母亲进行教育。
