Chinese people often think of a rainy spring as a rather romantic time to travel as the scenery seems to be more picturesque when it rains. If you are making a plan for your spring trip, Shaoxing is the place to go.

Shaoxing lies in the south of the Yangtze River Delta (长江三角洲) in Zhejiang Province. You can take a flight from Shenzhen to Hangzhou and then a bus to Shaoxing. You can also take a direct train to Shaoxing from Shenzhen Railway Station.

Shaoxing is one of the most famous historical cities in China. It is known for its rich culture, and as a city of bridges, tea and scholars. A number of great scholars either were born here or spent an important part of their life in the city, including the great writer Lu Xun.

With a history of more than 1000 years, the area has many attractions, like the houses of famous historical people. In addition, the natural landscape alone is a good reason for a visit. During the rainy months of spring, visitors often take Wupeng Boats to enjoy its natural beauty.

Silk products in Shaoxing are of high quality and are very popular with tourists. Shaoxing is famous for its wine, too. If you go to Shaoxing, you will find it has something for everyone.

1.The underlined word “picturesque” in the first paragraph means ________.

A.beautiful B.boring C.crowded D.awful

2.Why is Shaoxing known as a city of scholars?

A.Because Shaoxing has a history of more than 1000 years.

B.Because the great writer Lu Xun was born in Shaoxing.

C.Because a number of scholars were born in Shaoxing or once lived there.

D.Because there are many houses of historical people.

3.Shaoxing is famous for the following EXCEPT________.

A.tea B.silk products C.wine D.airports

4.The passage suggests that ________.

A.Shaoxing is well worth visiting

B.it is cheaper to travel to Shaoxing in spring

C.Shaoxing is in the west of the Yangtze River Delta

D.you can take a Wupeng Boat to Shaoxing from Hangzhou

These days, adults are worried about the growing number of kids who are overweight, and guess what? Kids realize it’s a problem, too. Most kids who are overweight have too much body fat, no matter how old they are and how tall they are.

The number of the overweight kids has increased a lot over the last 30 years. In the United States, about 20% of the kids aged 2 to 19 are overweight. That’s bad news because being overweight can lead to health problems.

Overweight kids also may be laughed at by other kids, or feel sad about the way they look. Most kids said it was harder for overweight kids to make friends. So lots of kids said they had tried to lose weight. Here are the ways they tried.

Eating healthy is usually the best ways to lose weight, and 70% of the kids knew that. If kids are worried about weight, experts suggest they think about where they should go for answers. They can talk to a nurse or a doctor as the best help.

Doing sports is another right way to lose weight. There are many ways to stay active: dancing, yard work, running, swimming or even walking around the mall or playing outside. Make exercise fun by choosing activities you like.

1.How many children under 20 years old in America are overweight?

A.80% B.70% C.30% D.20%

2.Who can give you the best help if you are overweight?

A.The teachers. B.The nurses. C.The doctors. D.Both C and D.

3.Which is not true according to the passage?

A.There’s no need for little kids to worry about their weight. B.The fat look influences a child’s life.

C.Exercise can help you keep healthy and slim. D.Too much body fat may lead to death more easily.

4.How many ways of losing weight does the passage tell us?

A.1 B.2 C.3 D.4

5.What’s the main idea of the passage?

A.Don’t worry about your weight.

B.It is harder for overweight children to make friends.

C.Be serious about overweight and choose the ways you like to lose weight.

D.The number of the overweight kids has increased a lot over the last 30 years.

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