I've loved my mother's desk since I was just tall enough to see above the top of it as mother sat doing letters. Standing by her chair, looking at the ink bottle, pens, and white paper, I decided that the act of writing must be the most wonderful thing in the world.

Years later, during her final illness, mother kept different things for my sister and brother. "But the desk, " she would say again, "it's for Elizabeth. "

I never saw her be angry, and never saw her cry. I knew she loved me-she showed it in action. But as a young girl, I wanted heart-to-heart talks between mother and daughter.

They never happened. And a gulf opened between us. I was "too emotional(易动感情的) ". But she lived "on the surface(表面) ".

As years passed T had my own family. I loved my mother and thanked her for our happy family. I wrote to her in careful words and asked her to let me know in any way she chose that she did forgive(原谅)me.

I posted the letter and waited for her answer. None came.

My hope turned to disappointment(失望),then little interest and, finally, peace-it seemed that nothing happened. I couldn't be sure that the letter had even got to mother. I only knew that I had written it, and I could stop trying to make her into someone she was not.

Now the present of her desk told, as she'd never been able to, that she was pleased that writing was my chosen work. I cleaned the desk carefully and found some papers inside-a photo of my father and a one- page letter, folded(折叠) and refolded many times.

Give me an answer, my letter asks, in any way you choose. Mother, you always chose the act that speaks louder than words.

1.The writer began to love her mother's desk .

A. fter mother died

B. efore she became a writer

C. hen she was a child

D. hen mother gave it to her

2.The passage shows that .

A. mother was cold on the surface but kind in her heart to her daughter

B. mother was too serious about everything her' daughter had done

C. mother cared much about her daughter in words

D. mother wrote to her daughter in careful words

3.The word "gulf" in the passage means .

A. deep understanding between the old and the young

B. different ideas between the mother and the daughter

C. free talks between mother and daughter

D. part of the sea going far in land

4.What did mother do with her daughters letter asking forgiveness?

A. She had never received the letter.

B. For years, she often talked about the letter.

C. She didn't forgive her daughter at all in all her life.

D. She read the letter again and again till she died.

5.What's the best title of the passage?

A. My letter to Mother

B. Mother and Children

C. My mother's Desk

D. Talks between Mother and Me

Mr. Jenkins liked all kinds of delicious food. As an important officer, he was often asked to dinner. The shopkeepers tried their best to fawn on(巴结)him. They knew it was good for their business. Now the officer got fatter and fatter. He could hardly go upstairs at home and had to sleep downstairs. He often felt tired if he walked or did some housework. He was worried about it and had to go to a doctor. “Stop eating much fat(脂肪) and sugar, Mr. Jenkins,” said the doctor. “Or it will be worse for your health!”It was difficult for the officer to do it. He wouldn’t do as the doctor said. He found something was wrong with his heart a few months later. Now he thought the doctor was right. And he had to be in hospital.

“You must lose weight(减肥),sir,”said the doctor,“unless you want to die soon!” “Could you tell me a way to lose weight, please?” “You must do some exercise first.” “Which exercise?” “To move your head from side to side when you are invited to dinner!”

1.Mr. Jenkins was often asked to dinner because .

A. he liked the delicious food

B. he was ready to help others

C. he was friendly to the shopkeepers

D. he was helpful to their business

2.What did Mr. Jenkins do?

A. A doctor. B. A cook. C. A businessman. D. An officer.

3.What happened to Mr. Jenkins after being invited?

A. He got fatter and fatter.

B. He hardly went upstairs.

C. He felt tired.

D. All above are right.

4.It was difficult for Mr. Jenkins to do everything, so .

A. he didn’t go to dinner

B. he began to do some exercise

C. he went to ask the doctor for help

D. he had to take some medicine

5.Which of the following is true?

A. The doctor told Mr. Jenkins not to do exercise.

B. The doctor told Mr. Jenkins to move his head.

C. The doctor told Mr. Jenkins not to go to dinner.

D. The doctor thought Mr. Jenkins would die.

Winter can be a difficult time to take exercise. Apart from the short daylight and cold weather, there are also plenty of holidays to keep you away from exercising. So how to keep fit and not to put on too much weight during the winter time? Here are some tips for you.

Make yourself comfortable. You don't necessarily have to do some intense(剧烈) sports.

1. Just find a rhythm that makes you feel easy and comfortable. Winter is not the time to be strict with yourself.

2. Before you head out the door, warm up indoors to slowly raise the heart rate(心率), without sweating(流汗) a lot. Run in place, walk up and down the stairs, or use a jump rope. It does work as long as it can get your heart beating faster.

Make yourself seen. 3. When the air is the warmest and the sun is out, the weather is more suitable for exercising. But if you have to walk or run in the dark, do use a headlamp or carry a flashlight.

Get a partner. Exercising with a friend, even once a week, can help you get out of the door. It's hard to stay and not to move when someone is waiting for you, and you two can encourage each other.

Take it inside. If you cannot stand the cold outside, why not go for some indoor sports? You can take a Yoga class, play badminton or swim in an indoor swimming pool. 4. Never stop moving for health!

A.Warm up enough.

B.Try to take exercise during the daytime.

C.Don't take showers at once after taking exercise.

D.Whatever sport makes you want to exercise, just do it.

E.When you run or walk, don't worry about how fast or slow you're going.

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