Sports can help you keep fit and get in touch with nature．However, whether you are on the mountains, in the waves, or on the grassland, you should be aware that your sport of choice might have great influence on the environment.

Some sports are resource-hungry．Golf, as you may know, eats up not only large areas of countryside, but also tons of water．Besides, all sorts of chemicals and huge amounts of energy are used to keep its courses (球场) in good condition．This causes major environmental effects．For example, in the dry regions of Portugal and Spain, golf is often held responsible for serious water shortage in some local areas．

There are many environment-friendly sports．Power walking is one of them that you could take up today．You don’t need any special equipment except a good pair of shoes; and you don’t have to worry about resources and your purse．Simple and free, power walking can also keep you fit．If you walk regularly, it will be good for your heart and bones．Experts say that 20 minutes of power walking daily can make you feel less anxious, sleep well and have better weight control.

Whatever sport you take up, you can make it greener by using environment-friendly equipment and buying products made from recycled materials．But the final goal should be “green gyms”．They are better replacements for traditional health clubs and modern sports centers．Members of green gyms play sports outdoors, in the countryside or other open spaces．There is no special requirement for you to start your membership．And best of all, it’s free.

1.The author thinks the golf is resource-hungry because of the following EXCEPT that ________.

    A．Golf wastes large areas of countryside  

    B．Golf runs out of much water

    C．Golf is bad for people’s health

    D．Keeping golf court in good condition needs too much energy

2.According to the passage, which of the following is an environment-friendly sport?

    A．hiking in the hills                              B．swimming in the pool

    C．playing basketball in the gym                    D．motor racing in the desert

3.The reason why the author uses power walking as an example mainly is that ________.

    A．it improves our health                       B．it is an outdoor sport

    C．it is recommended by experts                     D．it uses fewer resources                     

4.The passage is developed mainly by ________.

    A．examples and explanation                 B．comparison and persuasion

    C．facts and descriptions                       D．figures and conclusion

　 Sports can help you keep fit and get in touch with nature．However,whether you are on the mountains，in the waves，or on the grassland，you should be aware that your sport of choice might have great influence on the environment.

　 Some sports are resource-hungry．Golf，as you may know，eats up not only large areas of countryside，but also tons of water．Besides，all sorts of chemicals and huge amounts of energy are used to keep its courses(球场)in good condition．This causes major environmental effects．For example，in the dry regions of Portugal and Spain，golf is often held responsible for serious water shortage in some local areas．

　 There are many environment―friendly sports．Power walking is one of them that you could take up today．You don’t need any special equipment except a good pair of shoes; and you don’t have to worry about resources and your purse．Simple and free，power walking can also keep you fit．If you walk regularly，it will be good for your heart and bones．Experts say that 20 minutes of power walking daily can make you feel less anxious，sleep well and have better weight control.

　 Whatever sport you take up, you can make it greener by using environment-friendly equipment and buying products made from reused materials. But the final goal should be" green gyms". They are better replacements for traditional health clubs and modern sports centers. Members of green gyms play sports outdoors, in the countryside or other open spaces. There is no special requirement for you to start your membership. And best of all, it's free.

50. Which of the following is the author most probably in favor of?

A. Cycling around a lake.　　　 B. Motor racing in the desert.

　C. Playing basketball in a gym　 D. Swimming in a sports center.

51. What do we know about golf from the passage?

A. It is popular in Portugal and Spain.

B. It causes water shortages around the world.　　　

C. It pollutes the earth with chemicals and wastes.

D. It needs water and electricity to keep its courses green.

52. The author uses power walking as an example mainly because____.

A. it is an outdoor sport　　　　　 B. it improves our health

C. it uses fewer resources　 D. it is recommended by experts

53. The author writes the passage to_______.

A. show us the function of major sports

B. encourage us to go in for green sports

C. discuss the major influence of popular sports

D. introduce different types of environment-friendly sports

　 Sports can help you keep fit and get in touch with nature．However, whether you are on the mountains，in the waves，or on the grassland，you should be aware that your sport of choice might have great influence on the environment.

　 Some sports are resource-hungry．Golf，as you may know，eats up not only large areas of countryside，but also tons of water．Besides，all sorts of chemicals and huge amounts of energy are used to keep its courses in good condition．This causes major environmental effects．For example，in the dry regions of Portugal and Spain，golf is often held responsible for serious water shortage in some local areas．

　 There are many environment-friendly sports．Power walking is one of them that you could take up today．You don’t need any special equipment except a good pair of shoes; and you don’t have to worry about resources and your purse．Simple and free，power walking can also keep you fit．If you walk regularly，it will be good for your heart and bones．Experts say that 20 minutes of power walking daily can make you feel less anxious，sleep well and have better weight control.

　 Whatever sport you take up, you can make it greener by using environment-friendly equipment and buying products made from reused materials. But the final goal should be" green gyms". They are better replacements for traditional health clubs and modern sports centers. Members of green gyms play sports outdoors, in the countryside or other open spaces. There is no special requirement for you to start your membership. And best of all, it's free.

49. Which of the following is the author most probably in favor of?

A. Playing basketball in a gym　　　 　B. Motor racing in the desert.

C. Cycling around a lake.　　　　　　 D. Swimming in a sports center.

50. What do we know about golf from the passage?

A. It is popular in Portugal and Spain.

B. It needs water and electricity to keep its courses green.

C. It pollutes the earth with chemicals and wastes.

D. It causes water shortages around the world.

51. The author uses power walking as an example mainly because____.

A. it is an outdoor sport　　 B. it uses fewer resources

C. it improves our health　 D. it is recommended by experts

52. The author writes the passage to_______.

A. encourage us to go in for green sports　

B. show us the function of major sports

C. discuss the major influence of popular sport

D. introduce different types of environment-friendly sports

If you go to Finland, you will likely be surprised to find how “foolish” the Finnish people are.Take the taxi drivers for example. Taxis in Finland are mostly high-class Benz with a fare of two US dollars a kilometer. You can go anywhere in one, tell the driver to drop you at any place, say that you have some business to attend to, and then walk off without paying your fare. The driver would not show the least sign of anxiety.

    The dining rooms in all big hotels not only serve their guests, but also serve outside diners. Hotel guests have their meals free, so they naturally go to the free dining rooms to have their meals．The most they would do to show their good faith (信任) is to wave their registration (登记) card to the waiter.With such a loose check, you can easily use any old registration card to take a couple of friends to dine free of charge.

       The Finnish workers are paid by the hour.They are very much on their own as soon as they have agreed with the boss on the rate.From then on they just say how many hours they have worked and they will be paid accordingly.

       With so many loopholes (漏洞)in everyday life, surely Finland must be a heaven to those who love to take “petty advantages”. But the strange thing is, all the taxi passengers would always come back to pay their fare after they have attended to their business; not a single outsider has ever been found in the free hotel dining rooms.And workers always give an honest account of the exact hours they put in. As the Finns always act on good faith in everything they do, living in such a society has turned everyone into a real “gentleman”.

       In a society of such high moral(道德的)practice, what need is there for people to be on guard (警惕)against others ?

56. While taking a taxi in Finland, a passenger __________.

       A. can never be turned down by the taxi driver wherever he wants to go

       B. only pays two US dollars for a taxi ride

    C. can go anywhere without having to pay the driver

       D. needs to provide good faith demonstration(证明) before leaving without paying

57. We can know from the passage that in Finland __________.

       A. both hotel guests and outside diners are served food free of charge

       B. big hotels are mostly poorly managed

       C. guests can enjoy free food once they stayed in the hotel

    D. big hotels provide meals for all kinds of diners

58. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

       A. Generally speaking, in Finland, workers can get more pay by working long hours.

       B. The bosses are too busy to check the working hours of their employees.

       C. The workers are always honest with their working hours.

       D. The workers and their bosses will make an agreement in advance about the pay.

59. It can be concluded that _________.

       A. Finnish people are really foolish in daily life

       B. Finland has been a good place for cheats

    C. all the Finns are rich and therefore honest

    D. the Finnish society is of very high moral level

If you go to Finland, you will likely be surprised to find how “foolish” the Finnish people are.Take the taxi drivers for example. Taxis in Finland are mostly high-class Benz with a fare of two US dollars a kilometer. You can go anywhere in one, tell the driver to drop you at any place, say that you have some business to attend to, and then walk off without paying your fare. The driver would not show the least sign of anxiety.

    The dining rooms in all big hotels not only serve their guests, but also serve outside diners. Hotel guests have their meals free, so they naturally go to the free dining rooms to have their meals．The most they would do to show their good faith (信任) is to wave their registration (登记) card to the waiter.With such a loose check, you can easily use any old registration card to take a couple of friends to dine free of charge.

       The Finnish workers are paid by the hour.They are very much on their own as soon as they have agreed with the boss on the rate.From then on they just say how many hours they have worked and they will be paid accordingly.

       With so many loopholes (漏洞)in everyday life, surely Finland must be a heaven to those who love to take “petty advantages”. But the strange thing is, all the taxi passengers would always come back to pay their fare after they have attended to their business; not a single outsider has ever been found in the free hotel dining rooms.And workers always give an honest account of the exact hours they put in. As the Finns always act on good faith in everything they do, living in such a society has turned everyone into a real “gentleman”.

       In a society of such high moral(道德的)practice, what need is there for people to be on guard (警惕)against others ?

56. While taking a taxi in Finland, a passenger __________.

       A. can never be turned down by the taxi driver wherever he wants to go

       B. only pays two US dollars for a taxi ride

    C. can go anywhere without having to pay the driver

       D. needs to provide good faith demonstration(证明) before leaving without paying

57. We can know from the passage that in Finland __________.

       A. both hotel guests and outside diners are served food free of charge

       B. big hotels are mostly poorly managed

       C. guests can enjoy free food once they stayed in the hotel

    D. big hotels provide meals for all kinds of diners

58. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

       A. Generally speaking, in Finland, workers can get more pay by working long hours.

       B. The bosses are too busy to check the working hours of their employees.

       C. The workers are always honest with their working hours.

       D. The workers and their bosses will make an agreement in advance about the pay.

59. It can be concluded that _________.

       A. Finnish people are really foolish in daily life

       B. Finland has been a good place for cheats

    C. all the Finns are rich and therefore honest

    D. the Finnish society is of very high moral level