I recently turned fifty, which is young for a tree, midlife for an elephant , and ancient for a sportsman, Fifty is a nice number for the states in the US or for a national speed limit but it is not a number that I was prepared to ave hung on me.Fifty is supposed to be my father’s age.but now I am stuck with this number and everything it means.

A few days ago, a friend tried to cheer me up by saying,  “ Fifty is what forty used to be .”He had made an inspirational point, Am I over the hill ?People keep telling me that the hill has been moved, and I keep telling hem that he high-jump bar has dropped from the six feet I once easily cleared to the four feet that is impossible for me now.

“ Your are not getting older, you are getting better .” says Dr.Joyce Brothers .This, however, is the kind of doctor who inspires a second opinion.

And so.as I approach the day when I cannot even jump over the tennis net.I am moves to share some thoughts on aging with you.I am moved to show how aging feels to me physically and mentally.Getting older.of course, is obviously a better change than the one that brings you eulogies(悼词).In fact , a poet named Robert Browning considered it the best change of all :

Grow old along with me!

The best is yet to me.

Whether or not Browning was right , most of my first fifty years have been golden ones, so I will settle for what is ahead being as good as what has gone by.I find myself moving toward what is ahead with a curious blend (混合)of both fighting and accepting my aging, hoping that the philosopher(哲学家) was right when he said .”Old is always fifteen years from now.”

20.The author seems to tell us in Paragraph I that _____

       A.time alone will tell B.time goes by quickly

       C.time will show what is right   D.time makes one forget the past

21.When the author turned fifty , people around him _____

       A.tried to comfort him      B.got inspiration with him

       C.were friendlier with him        D.found him more talkative

22.The author considers his fifty years of life ______

       A peaceful            B.ordinary                              

       C.satisfactory             D.regretful

23.We can infer from the passage that _____

       A.the old should led a simple life      B.the old should face the fact of aging

       C.the old should take more exercise   D.the old should fill themselves with curiosity

(2007年普通高等学校夏季招生考试英语(天津卷))C

I recently turned fifty, which is young for a tree, midlife for an elephant , and ancient for a sportsman, Fifty is a nice number for the states in the US or for a national speed limit but it is not a number that I was prepared to have hung on me. Fifty is supposed to be my father’s age. but now I am stuck with this number and everything it means.

A few days ago, a friend tried to cheer me up by saying, “ Fifty is what forty used to be . ”He had made an inspirational point, Am I over the hill ?People keep telling me that the hill has been moved, and I keep telling them that he high-jump bar has dropped from the six feet I once easily cleared to the four feet that is impossible for me now.

“ Your are not getting older, you are getting better . ” says Dr. Joyce Brothers . This, however, is the kind of doctor who inspires a second opinion.

And so. as I approach the day when I cannot even jump over the tennis net. I am moves to share some thoughts on aging with you. I am moved to show how aging feels to me physically and mentally. Getting older. of course, is obviously a better change than the one that brings you eulogies(悼词). In fact , a poet named Robert Browning considered it the best change of all :

Grow old along with me!

The best is yet to me.

Whether or not Browning was right , most of my first fifty years have been golden ones, so I will settle for what is ahead being as good as what has gone by. I find myself moving toward what is ahead with a curious blend ( 混合) of both fighting and accepting my aging, hoping that the philosopher(哲学家) was right when he said . ”Old is always fifteen years from now. ”

44. The author seems to tell us in Paragraph I that

A time alone will tell                                       B time goes by quickly

C time will show what is right                          D time makes one forget the past

45. When the author turned fifty , people around him

A. tried to comfort him                                           B. got inspiration with him

C. were friendlier with him                              D. found him more talkative

46. The author considers his fifty years of life  

A peaceful                   B. ordinary                  C. satisfactory              D. regretful

47. We can infer from the passage that

A. the old should led a simple life                            B. the old should face the fact of aging

C. the old should take more exercise                   D. the old should fill themselves with curiosity

Like many of my generation, I have a weakness for hero worship. At some point, however, we all begin to question our heroes and our need for them. This leads us to ask: What is a hero?

Despite immense differences in cultures, heroes around the world generally share a number of characteristics that instruct and inspire people.

A hero does something worth talking about. A hero has a story of adventure to tell and community who will listen. But a hero goes beyond mere fame.

Heroes serve powers or principles larger than themselves. Like high-voltage transformers, heroes take the energy of higher powers and step it down so that it can be used by ordinary people.

The hero lives a life worthy of imitation. Those who imitate a genuine hero experience life with new depth, enthusiasm, and meaning. A sure test for would-be heroes is what or whom do they serve? What are they willing to live and die for? If the answer or evidence suggests they serve only their own fame, they may be famous persons but not heroes. Madonna and Michael Jackson are famous, but who would claim that their fans find life more abundant?

Heroes are catalysts (催化剂) for change. They have a vision from the mountaintop. They have the skill and the charm to move the masses. They create new possibilities. Without Gandhi, India might still be part of the British Empire. Without Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King, Jr., we might still have segregated (隔离的) buses, restaurants, and parks. It may be possible for large-scale change to occur without leaders with magnetic personalities, but the pace of change would be slow, the vision uncertain, and the committee meetings endless.

1.Although heroes may come from different cultures, they __________.

A.generally possess certain inspiring characteristics

B.probably share some weaknesses of ordinary people

C.are often influenced by previous generations

D.all unknowingly attract a large number of fans

2. According to the passage, heroes are compared to high-voltage transformers in that _______.

A.they have a vision from the mountaintop

B.they have warm feelings and emotions

C.they can serve as concrete examples of noble principles

D.they can make people feel stronger and more confident

3.Madonna and Michael Jackson are not considered heroes because __________.

A.they are popular only among certain groups of people

B.their performances do not improve their fans morally

C.their primary concern is their own financial interests

D.they are not clear about the principles they should follow

4.The author concludes that historical changes would __________.

A.be delayed without leaders with inspiring personal qualities

B.not happen without heroes making the necessary sacrifices

C.take place if there were heroes to lead the people

D.produce leaders with attractive personalities

 

The Five Rules for Keeping Fit

Hi, there! I'm Grystal Collins, and I'm very happy to share some time with you. So, you want to keep fit, huh? Well, you surely came to the right place. Together we can keep fit and healthy, and succeed in doing that. It's easy. Everybody can do it, you hear? Just remember the five golden rules.

Number one: Always wear comfortable clothes when you are exercising. You need to feel comfortable and relaxed(放松).

Number two: You should always do some warming-up exercise first to get your body ready for the real thing.

Number three: Never try to do too much exercise too soon. Take it nice and easy now, you hear? There's no rush about this.

Number four: Don't forget to relax for about five minutes when you've finished your exercise. You need to rest a little bit after you've been exercising.

And here is the golden rule Number five. Stop at once if you feel any pain in your neck, head or any part of your body.

1.The students may most probably be the people ___________.

A.who are ill

B.who want to be healthier

C.who are Crystal Collins' good friends

D.who are not interested in taking exercise

2.Crystal Collins may most probably say this            .

A.before the exercise starts

B.when the exercise is over

C.during the exercise

D.as soon as the exercise has started

3.Which of the following is NOT true?

A.You should do some warming-up exercise before the real thing.

B.You should wear comfortable clothes.

C.You should rest for a while when you are doing warming-up exercise.

D.You should stop if you feel any pain in your body.

 

About 45 percent of Americans don’t get enough sleep, according to a recent survey. However, the benefits of getting enough sleep far outweigh the thrill of watching TV for one more hour or surfing the web. Getting a better night’s sleep will help you lose or keep your weight more effectively. Try these simple steps to improve your quality of sleep.

Take time to relax

So many of us go-go-go until it’s time for bed, but it’s important to take time to slow down and relax before sleeping. Do relaxing things, such as listening to soothing (抚慰的) music or deep breathing. Avoid stimulating (刺激的) activities such as writing e-mails, talking on the phone and watching TV. Some guidelines (指导方针): no e-mail after 8 p.m. and no TV or phone calls after 9 p.m..

Darker is better

Your body regulates your sleep cycle in response to the presence and absence of light, so dim the lights as evening approaches. Try getting ready for bed by candlelight. When you’re ready to sleep, make sure your room is as dark as possible.

Put your thoughts to bed

We all need time to process our day, but bed is not the place to do it if you want to sleep well. Take 10 to 15 minutes to record your thoughts in a journal. This effective technique will capture what’s in your mind so you don’t lie awake. Tell yourself you’re putting your thoughts to bed so that you can go to bed.

No sugar or alcohol before bed

These may wake you up. If you need a snack before bed, make it protein.

Try to get more sleep

Get an extra hour or two of sleep every night for a week and see how you feel. You’ll notice the difference!

1.The purpose of writing this text is to ________________________.

A.share some ways to slow down and relax before sleeping

B.guide readers to improve their quality of sleep

C.tell readers the importance of getting a good night’s sleep

D.publish the results of a recent survey on quality of sleep

2.According to the text, we know that __________________________.

A.we should keep our bedrooms in strong light before going to bed

B.writing a diary may excite us and influence our sleep

C.we should never get up later on weekends than we do on weekdays

D.candlelight is a good choice for our bedrooms when we’re getting ready to sleep

3. We should take time to slow down because it can _________________________.

A.inform us of the importance of sleeping

B.signal to our body it’s time to sleep

C.tell us to stop watching TV for making phone calls

D.tell us not to do stimulating activities

 

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