Perhaps you've already watched or heard about Readers, a TV show that has recently become popular. It invites different people to read aloud on stage, as well as tell the touching stories about them. They can read everything, like poems, novels and letters.

Many people are fans of the show and begin to enjoy reading aloud at home. Now the show gives people a special place to read across China. Reading pavilions (亭子) are now in cities like Shanghai, Hangzhou and Xián.

The pavilion is quite small. Only one person can come into it each time. There is a microphone in it and it records people's voices. Everyone can read anything they like for three minutes in the pavilion. The show will later pick some of the readers and invite them to read on TV.

People of all ages have come and read in the pavilion. "Reading should be just like singing and talking," said Dong Qing, the hostess of the show. "We can actually express our deep feelings through reading aloud."

"Both the TV show and the pavilion are promoting reading among the public," reported China Youth Daily. Quite a lot of people are more and more interested in reading. In fact, this is also what our country is trying to do now.

1.Which of the following is TRUE according to the first paragraph?

A.Readers is a popular book. B.Only famous stars can read on stage.

C.People tell stories for kids on Readers. D.People can read everything on Readers.

2.What is in a reading pavilion?

A.A telephone B.A tape recorder C.A microphone D.A camera

3.What are the reading pavilions made for?

A.To help the TV show pick possible readers. B.To help people express their feelings freely.

C.To teach people how to read aloud. D.To help ordinary people become superstars.

4.What does the underlined word "promoting" mean in Chinese?

A.抵制 B.推动 C.拒绝 D.描述

5.From the passage, we can learn that _________.

A.people must pay to record their voices in the pavilion

B.the TV shows aims to encourage more people to read aloud

C.few people are interested in the reading pavilion

D.everyone can read for ten minutes in the pavilion

You may wonder whether stress (焦虑) is a serious matter. The answer is “Yes”. You should realize that stress is a risk to your health. If you want to live a long and healthy life, you need to begin to guard against stress from a young age.

Here are some ways to deal with stress and bring balance (平衡) to your life:

● Be positive

One way to cancel out (消除) stress is through positive thinking. You should always look on the bright side of life, and imagine that you will have a happy and successful future.

● Learn to relax

Force yourself to take a break from your studies and worries about exams. You can do this by taking a walk, reading a book, going to a concert or seeing a film, or just sitting in a private place and being silent for a moment.

● Take up a hobby

Learn to paint, take up skating, or start playing a musical instrument. When you are busy with a hobby, you leave all your worries behind.

● Take care of your body

Stress is your body's enemy. Taking exercise, eating healthily and getting enough sleep are all the things that can help you.

● Laugh

Sometimes laughter is the best medicine for stress. Seeing a funny film or telling jokes with friends will often cheer you up when you are low.

1.The underlined word “positive” in the passage means “________” in Chinese.

A.悲伤的 B.消极的 C.乐观的 D.勤奋的

2.Which of the following relaxing ways is not mentioned in the passage?

A.Playing computer games. B.Taking a walk.

C.Seeing a film. D.Reading a book.

3.The writer thinks that ________ is harmful to your health.

A.laughter B.telling jokes

C.taking up skating D.stress

4.What is the best title for the passage?

A.Take care of your body. B.How to lead a balanced life.

C.Take up a hobby. D.Laughter is the best medicine.

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