Sometimes it may seem difficult to improve your health. If so, the following health habits may help you.

◎Eat breakfast every morning.

Research shows that if you eat a meal in the morning you may not become too fat or eat too much during lunch. Eating breakfast can help people feel better through the day.

◎Get enough sleep.

Poor sleep can influence our memory and learning. It can also cause traffic accidents! Studies show that people who don't get enough sleep seem to get into more accidents. So stay safe and get enough sleep!

◎Take a walk every day.

Walking is an easy way to exercise. You'd better meet friends for a walk, not for a meal. As you walk, you will see the beautiful world around you. Once you try, you will find that adding a walk into your daily life is very easy.

◎Join social groups.

Social groups can provide support. They might include sports teams, art or music groups. People in the group can offer advice and can help each other in difficult times. Also, being in a group keeps your mind busy. An active mind is a healthy mind.

◎Have a hobby.

A hobby could be running, reading or making something with your hands. Hobbies help people to relax and rest. Hobbies bring us joy as well.

1.You may have a good memory and learn better if you ________.

A.have a good sleep B.join a social group

C.take a walk every day D.eat breakfast every morning

2.If you need help and want to help others, you'd better ________.

A.have a hobby B.make something with your friends

C.invite your friend to a meal D.become a member of a social group

3.Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A.To take a walk helps you have a healthy mind.

B.Having a hobby is a good way to relax ourselves.

C.All the traffic accidents are caused by poor sleep.

D.If you have breakfast every morning, you'll be fat.

4.The passage is mainly written for ________.

A.students at school B.people who don't like running

C.people who want to stay healthy D.students who never have breakfast

5.Which is the best title of the passage?

A.Good habits B.Ways to improve your health

C.Breakfast and activities D.Reasons for keeping healthy

Albert Einstein was born on 14th March,1879 in Germany. He was a special person since he was born. Einstein wasn’t able to speak a word until three. He was interested in everything and full of creative ideas. He loved watching things carefully and asked a lot of questions about them. His questions were often hard to answer for teachers.

Einstein started school in 1885. Though he did well in math and science, he failed in many subjects like history, geography and languages. He was not the teachers’ favorite. He didn’t enjoy going to school. Einstein finished high school in Switzerland and entered a university in Zurich. He graduated as a teacher of math and physics in 1900.

After graduation, Einstein worked at the Patent (专利) Office. He spent much time studying physics. By 1909, Einstein had become a top scientist. Though he became successful in the field of science, he still put great effort in scientific research. Finally, he won the Nobel Prize for physics in 1921.

Einstein kept at his research until he died in 1955. Scientists studied his brain after his death to see if there was anything special about it. However, there was no answer.

Today many famous scientists still think Einstein is the smartest man in the world.

Albert Einstein — the Smartest Man.

Early life

Being able to speak at the of three.

Schooling

a university in Zurich after finishing high school.

graduation

Becoming successful in the field of science.

Later life

Keeping at his research until he died.

His brain — being studied after his ⑤ .

任务5:根据短文内容完成表格,每空一词。

1.①________

2.②________

3.③________

4.④________

5.⑤________

A “Gap Year”(间隔年) is a period of time when ______ take a break before going to university. It is often spent travelling or working. It can give young people useful learning experiences and new skills.

Gap years are popular with European and Australian students, but ______ in America. However, in recent years, more and more American students are preparing for college ______ a gap year. The advantages of taking a gap year ______ as follows:

Learning about the World and Yourself

______ not everyone has to go abroad to experience gap years, most gap year students catch the chance to travel abroad. You are able to ______ who you are and what you are for. The experiences of different cultures offer you interesting lessons. You can learn more about the world and get to know ______ better.

Facing Challenges and Having Fun

A gap year is not only a time to take a vacation, but also a time to face challenges. Gap year students usually work, volunteer or take service projects. You have to learn

_____to get along in the real world. This process isn’t always easy, but it is an important part of growing up. Only in this way can you enjoy life and have fun.

Saving Money and Improving Your College Admission(录用) Chances

There’s a common thought that gap years are only for ______ students, but it’ s not true. Actually, taking a gap year can save your money. Gap year students often take a part-time job. Besides, ______ of a gap year, students are much more likely to know what to study in college. Clear learning goals can keep the students working hard instead of wasting time and money playing.

Imagine an admission officer trying to admit (录取) only one between two students. Both of them are excellent and have high grades. However, one student has much practical experience or has volunteered in his vacation. Who do you think the admission officer will choose?

1.A.students B.teachers C.farmers

2.A.more popular B.less popular C.the same popular

3.A.to take B.by taking C.for taking

4.A.is B.are C.was

5.A.Because B.Although C.Therefore

6.A.find out B.look for C.look up

7.A.others B.yourself C.me

8.A.how B.what C.why

9.A.poor B.young C.rich

10.A.in the end B.by the end C.at the end

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