16. Why does the woman speak of a study?

A.To encourage the man. B.To recommend an exercise.

C.To support her findings.

17. How much time will the man probably spend exercising weekly?

A.300 minutes. B.150 minute. C.75 minutes.

听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。

18. What did the scientists do to the road?

A.They repaired it. B.They painted it. C. They blocked it

19.Why are young birds drawn to the road surface?

A. It's warm. B. It brown. C. It's smooth.

20. What is the purpose of the scientists' experiment?

A. To keep the birds there for a whole year.

B. To help students study the birds well.

C. To prevent the birds from being killed.

第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）

第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

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