These days, more and more people begin to look after their health by exercising. What sport should we do then?
● Ping-pong
Wang Bing opened up a ping-pong room. He was very surprised that there were so many people coming on the first day of the new year. He added five more tables, but it still couldn’t meet the need. “I am pleased to see so many people like playing ping-pong. It’s a very good sport for health, ” said Wang Bing.
● Basketball
Xia Wen works in a bookstore. He often goes to play basketball in the middle school near the bookstore. “Although the students are having their summer holidays, to my surprise, the playground is crowded with people,” said Xia Wen.
Of course, there are some other sports that people can do to keep healthy. But it’s certain that people who often exercise can work better.

  1. 1.

    Nowadays, people look after their health by ______.

    1. A.
      playing ping-pong
    2. B.
      playing basketball
    3. C.
      doing exercise
    4. D.
      working
  2. 2.

    Wang Bing is ______.

    1. A.
      the worker in the bookstore
    2. B.
      a ping-pong player
    3. C.
      a basketball player
    4. D.
      the boss of the ping-pong room
  3. 3.

    There were too many people in the ping-pong room, so Wang Bing ______.

    1. A.
      added another five tables
    2. B.
      bought five chairs
    3. C.
      said ping-pong was good for health
    4. D.
      was too surprised to do anything
  4. 4.

    The playground was crowded during the holidays because ______.

    1. A.
      students still stayed at school
    2. B.
      people went there to play ping-pong
    3. C.
      people went there to play basketball
    4. D.
      students went to school to read books
  5. 5.

    If people want to do their work better, they should ______.

    1. A.
      play ping-pong often
    2. B.
      play basketball often
    3. C.
      have holidays often
    4. D.
      do exercise often

Wild animals are our friends, but many of them are getting fewer and fewer. We should try to protect them. The four animals below are now in danger.
Tibetan Antelopes
Tibetan antelopes (藏羚羊) are medium-sized animals. They mainly feed on grass. They are usually found in groups of about 20. They are killed for their wool, which is warm, soft and fine and can be made into expensive clothes. Although people can get the wool without killing the animals, people simply kill them before taking the wool. The number of them is dropping year by year. There are less than 75,000 Tibetan antelopes left in the world, down from a million 50 years ago.
Golden Monkeys
Golden monkeys are mainly found in Sichuan, Gansu, Shanxi provinces and Shengnongjia mountainous area of Hubei Province. Golden monkeys have golden-orange fur. They move around in the daytime, usually in groups of as many as 100 to 200 heads, or 20 to 30 heads. They feed on fruits and young leaves of bamboos. But people are destroying the environment where they live. Trees and bamboos are disappearing, so golden monkeys have less and less to eat.
Elephants
Elephants are very big and strong. They are bigger than any other animals on land. They are grey and have long trunks and tusks. They have poor eyesight, but very good hearing and smell. They can lift heavy things and break down branches with their trunks. Elephants are very friendly towards each other and towards their neighbours. Normally, they live in a group for many years. Young male elephants do not leave the group until they are about 12 years old. Now, there are very few elephants in the world. The number of them is becoming smaller and smaller because their living areas are used for farming. Also, people hunt them for their tusks.
Wolves
Wolves are not very big. They have grey fur. Wolves have very good eyesight, hearing and smell. Wolves’ food is various. They eat animals, insects and snails. They are friendly to each other and never attack people. They do not kill for fun. Wolves are in danger, too. They are losing their living areas because people cut down forests. Soon they will have no home or food.

  1. 1.

    Tibetan antelopes usually live in groups of about _______.

    1. A.
      20
    2. B.
      30
    3. C.
      100
    4. D.
      200
  2. 2.

    Which of the following animals are the biggest on land?

    1. A.
      Tibetan antelopes.
    2. B.
      Golden monkeys.
    3. C.
      Elephants.
    4. D.
      Wolves
  3. 3.

    Which of the following sentences is right?

    1. A.
      There are less than 7,500 Tibetan antelopes left in the world now.
    2. B.
      Golden monkeys usually move around during the night.
    3. C.
      Elephants have good eyesight, but very poor hearing and smell.
    4. D.
      Wolves are friendly to each other and they never attack people.
  4. 4.

    What can be the best title of the passage?

    1. A.
      Wild animals in danger
    2. B.
      How to hunt wild animals
    3. C.
      Animals in the zoo
    4. D.
      How to train the animals

Happiness is for everyone. You don’t need to care about those people who have beautiful houses with large gardens and swimming pools or those who have nice cars and a lot of money and so on. Why? Because those who have big houses may often feel lonely and those who have cars may want to walk on the country roads at their free time.
In fact, happiness is always around you if you put your hear into it. When you are in trouble at school, your friends will help you; when you study hard at your lessons, your parents are always taking good care of your life and your health; when you get success, your friends will say congratulations to you; when you do something wrong, people around you will help you to correct it. And when you do something good to others, you will feel happy, too. All these are your happiness. If you notice them, you can see that happiness is always around you.
Happiness is not the same as money. It is a feeling of your heart. When you are poor, you can also say you are very happy, because you have something else that can’t be bought with money. When you meet with difficulties, you can say loudly you are very happy, because you have more chances to challenge yourself. So you can’t always say you are poor and you have bad luck. As the  saying goes, life is like a revolving (旋转) door. When it closes, it also opens. If you take every chance you get, you can be a happy and lucky person.

  1. 1.

    Happiness is for          .

    1. A.
      those who have large and beautiful house
    2. B.
      those who have cars
    3. C.
      those who have a lot of money
    4. D.
      all people
  2. 2.

    When you do something wrong,          . And you feel happy.

    1. A.
      people around you will help you
    2. B.
      you will have no chance to challenge yourself
    3. C.
      your classmates will laugh at you
    4. D.
      you will be happy
  3. 3.

    Which is true according to the passage?

    1. A.
      when you get success, your friends will be very proud of you.
    2. B.
      You can get help from others when you make mistakes.
    3. C.
      You can still be a happy person even if you have little money.
    4. D.
      All the above.

Plant scientists consider them as fruit. Most other people think of them as vegetables. Whatever you call tomatoes, there are many different kinds of this popular and healthy food.
There are two groups of the plants. Small tomato plants grow to about one meter. They can be planted rather close together. Some short kinds do not require special care and are often gotten crop by machines. Large tomato plants can grow over two meters tall. They also produce larger fruits.
People who grow only a few plants can place wire cages around each one. The cage can be made of wire fence material. The cage helps the plant grow taller and produce a better crop.
Tomatoes often need extra calcium (Ca), or the fruits may be ruined. Add lime to the soil can solve this problem. Dry lands may also ruin the fruits. Tomatoes need water regularly. The soil should never dry out completely. Dried grass or leaves placed around the plant can help hold water in the soil and stop the growth of unwanted plants.
Tomatoes are native to South America. The tomato is a member of the potato family. The leaves of the plant are poisonous, like the leaves of its relatives. Before the 18th century, people grew tomatoes only as pretty plants. They called the bright red fruit a “love apple”, but would not eat it

  1. 1.

    Which of the following is right about the small tomato plants?

    1. A.
      They can grow to about 2 meters
    2. B.
      They can’t be planted close together
    3. C.
      Some of them don’t require special care
  2. 2.

    People place wire cages around the plant in order to______.

    1. A.
      protect the plant from being taken by others
    2. B.
      help the plant grow taller and produce a better crop
    3. C.
      keep the plant from being eaten by animals
  3. 3.

    The underlined word “ruin” probably means “______”

    1. A.
      grow
    2. B.
      destroy
    3. C.
      stop
  4. 4.

    People often give tomatoes extra calcium by ______.

    1. A.
      adding lime to the soil
    2. B.
      watering the plant regularly
    3. C.
      putting dried grass around the plant
  5. 5.

    What can we learn from the passage?

    1. A.
      Tomatoes are native to North America
    2. B.
      The leaves of the plant can also be eaten
    3. C.
      Americans began to eat tomatoes from the 18th century

Mr. Brown was going away for a week. Before he left, he said to his son, “If anyone comes to visit me, tell him that your father is away on business, and will be back in a week, then be sure to ask him to sit down for a cup of tea.”
“OK, Dad,” said his son. Mr. Brown was afraid his son wouldn’t remember this, so he wrote these words down on a piece of paper and gave it to him. His son put the paper into his small pocket. He took it out and looked at it every now and then.
Four days passed, but no one came to see his father. The boy thought that no one would come and that the piece of paper was of no more use to him, so he burnt it.
The next afternoon, someone knocked at the door. The boy opened it. A man was standing at the door and said, “Is your father at home?” The boy put his hand into his pocket at once for the piece of paper. He could not find it. He suddenly remembered he had burnt it, so he shouted, “No more.”
The man was very surprised. He asked, “No more? I met your father last week. When did it happen?”“Burnt yesterday evening.”

  1. 1.

    Mr Brown told his son that            

    1. A.
      he would be away from home for four days
    2. B.
      he would be back in seven days
    3. C.
      he would be back in a month
    4. D.
      he liked a cup of tea
  2. 2.

    Mr Brown wrote the words down on           

    1. A.
      the wall
    2. B.
      the door
    3. C.
      a piece of paper
    4. D.
      his son’s pocket
  3. 3.

    A man came to visit the boy’s father on          day.

    1. A.
      the second
    2. B.
      the third
    3. C.
      the fourth
    4. D.
      the fifth
  4. 4.

    The man was very surprised because           

    1. A.
      he thought the child’s father was burnt
    2. B.
      the child didn’t ask him to sit down
    3. C.
      the child gave him a cup of tea
    4. D.
      he couldn’t find that piece of paper

Some British and American people like to invite friends for a meal at home. You should not be upset(不安的)if your English friends don’t invite you home. It doesn’t mean they don’t like you. Dinner parties usually start between 7 and 8 p.m. and end at about 11. Ask your hosts(主人)what time you should arrive. It’s polite to bring flowers, chocolates or a bottle of wine as a gift. Usually the evening starts with drinks and snacks(小吃). If you want to be extra polite, say how much you like the room, or the pictures on the wall. But remember-it’s not polite to ask how much things cost. In many families, the husband sits at one of the table and the wife sits at the other end. They eat with their guests. You’ll probably start the meal with soup or something small, then you’ll have meat or fish with vegetables, and then dessert(甜点心), followed by coffee. It’s polite to finish everything on your plate and to take more if you want it. Did you enjoy the evening? Call your hosts the next day, or write them a short “thank you” letter. British and American people like to say “thank you, thank, thank you” all the time!

  1. 1.

    If your English friend doesn’t invite you to dinner at home, it means he or she ______

    1. A.
      doesn’t like you
    2. B.
      likes you
    3. C.
      can’t afford to do so
    4. D.
      is too busy
  2. 2.

    It’s impolite ______

    1. A.
      to ask about the price of a certain thing
    2. B.
      to say “thank you” to hosts
    3. C.
      take nothing with you when you are invited to dinner
    4. D.
      to eat up everything on your plate
  3. 3.

    The meal ends with _______ usually

    1. A.
      soup
    2. B.
      coffee
    3. C.
      meat or fish
    4. D.
      dessert
  4. 4.

    When you are invited to a dinner party, you’d better _______

    1. A.
      ask what time you should arrive
    2. B.
      take your wife with you
    3. C.
      drink as more as possible
    4. D.
      eat more snacks as you can
  5. 5.

    Which of the following is true?

    1. A.
      The hosts like the people who sit closer to them
    2. B.
      The hosts like the people who ask them time, price, age, etc
    3. C.
      The husband and the wife usually sit together
    4. D.
      You can call your host the next day or write a letter of thanks after that

Guitar Lessons for Guitar Players
Playing the same things over and over again when you pick up the guitar? Teaching yourself for years but you hit a wall? Whether you’re a total beginner, or an old guitar player, we’ll get you working on something that is helpful. I’m a professional teacher, with over 30 students at my studio in downtown Berkeley and several music schools in San Francisco.
No matter what style you’re into, I’m sure there are songs by your favorite bands that you could learn.
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Dance Classes
Motion Dance Center in Martinez is now getting registration (注册) for all fall dance classes. There are classes offered in Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Hip-Hop, Contemporary and Cheerleading. Classes run like the school year Sept through June. Prices are very reasonable at only $45 a month. This studio is known for their younger child program.
If you want more information, call Deena at 925-229-5678.
Qi Gong with Angie
Qi Gong is the perfect activity for anyone, at any age. It contains gentle movement and meditation (冥想), breathing and relaxation. The exercises are designed to reduce stress and anxiety and improve blood and energy circulation (循环) throughout the body, therefore improving energy levels and sleep.
Thousands of Qi Gong lovers around the world have experienced the extraordinary benefits(益处)and are healthier and happier for it. Join us to experience the benefits for yourself!
WHEN: Tuesdays from noon ~ 1 p.m.
WHERE: Halanda Studio 1062 Lincoln Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125
COST: $12 per class drop-in (即到即学的) or $45 for a pre-paid set of 4 classes
CONTACT: Angie at angie@lokahiacupuncture.com, 408-887-6000

  1. 1.

    The purpose of the first advertisement is to __________.

    1. A.
      build a bridge between guitar players
    2. B.
      look for teachers for several music schools
    3. C.
      attract guitar players to attend music classes
    4. D.
      help guitar beginners to improve their skills
  2. 2.

    Who will probably contact 925-229-5678?

    1. A.
      A sports lover.
    2. B.
      A Hip-Hop lover.
    3. C.
      A guitar lover.
    4. D.
      A Qi Gong lover.
  3. 3.

    How much can you save if you pay for eight classes at one time before you join Halanda Studio?

    1. A.
      $3.
    2. B.
      $6.
    3. C.
      $8.
    4. D.
      $12.

Choose the best answer (根据短文内容,选择最恰当的答案)
You probably know you should say “please” and “thank you” at restaurants. You probably know the rules of a library. You know you should respect and be nice to your classmates. But do you have music manners?
Keep It Down! You have to notice the volume of your music. You should not play your music so loud that everyone around you can hear it. Some people might even get angry. Usually, when you play the music loud on an MP3 player, other people can’t hear the words of the song. They just hear a loud sound. No one wants to listen to this. Very loud music can also be bad for your ears. So even if you are alone when listening to our MP3 players, you shouldn’t turn it up too high.
Take Them Off! You need to know when to turn your MP3 off and put it away. Libraries, and schools don’t allow MP3 players. There are other places, like museums, that don’t have rules, but it would be rude to have your MP3 player on. Sometimes, it doesn’t make sense to listen on your MP3 player at event. Why would you listen to music at a play, a movie or a sporting event? You would miss what is going on and others would wonder why you even came.
Take One Out! Once in a while it’s okay just to take out one earphone and not other. Imagine you are listening on your MP3 player when someone asks you the way. It would not be rude to take out one earphone, tell him the way, and put back the earphone and continue listening. You can also do this when you order food at a fast-food restaurant or when you answer the telephone and it’s not for you.
It’s Your Choice! There are times when you need to decide what is best. For example, some people can listen to music on their MP3 players when reading books, while others think it is disturbing. In cases like this, you need to do what seems right for you.

  1. 1.

    The underlined word “volume” in Paragraph Two probably means “_______”

    1. A.
      the type of music
    2. B.
      the amount of a sound
    3. C.
      the length of a song
    4. D.
      the color of an MP3 player
  2. 2.

    No one wants to listen to _____________ from others’ MP3 players.

    1. A.
      a loud sound
    2. B.
      sad stories
    3. C.
      a long movie
    4. D.
      the words of a song
  3. 3.

    We should turn down the music when we are alone because loud music ________.

    1. A.
      is not enjoyable
    2. B.
      makes us tired
    3. C.
      is bad for MP3 players
    4. D.
      hurts our ears
  4. 4.

    If we listen to our MP3 player at a play, ______________________.

    1. A.
      the theatre won’t allow it
    2. B.
      the actors will get angry
    3. C.
      others won’t hear the play well
    4. D.
      we will miss part of the play
  5. 5.

    We can take one earphone out when we _______________________.

    1. A.
      show others the way
    2. B.
      talk to friends on the phone
    3. C.
      watch a sporting event
    4. D.
      have dinner with our parents
  6. 6.

    It’s all right to use our MP3 player in _________________.

    1. A.
      school
    2. B.
      libraries
    3. C.
      restaurants
    4. D.
      museums
  7. 7.

    What can be the best title of this passage? _________________

    1. A.
      Music lovers
    2. B.
      Music manners
    3. C.
      MP3 players
    4. D.
      MP3 earphones
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