—I am busy prepare for my coming driving test.

2. We are going to take gentle walks along the beach to look out the seals.

3. In order to go on an adventure holiday in the Sahara Desert, Collin has to collect a plenty of information about it.

4. I look forward to receive your postcards from different continents all over the world.

5. Mountain climbing can be very tiring, and many people get sick because the high altitude.

6. When writing an informal letter, we usually begin our letter by a casual and friendly greeting, such as “How are you?”

7. What you have said is not related to what we are concerned now.

8. The laptop computer on show is very worth buying.

9. The music was sounded beautiful. It was popular among adults.

10. The basic equipment you need for hiking are simple: good shoes, clothes and a backpack.

11. As we were going to watch the sunriseearly the next morning, we went to bed earlier than usually.

12. After the scaring sandstorm, we three sat in total silent and looked at the beautiful pinks and yellows of the sunset.

13. A library with a lot of equipments of chemistry is offered to the Hope School.

14. Except flowers, the pupils sent their teacher a nice greeting card for her birthday.

How to Beat a Bad Mood

Having one of those days—or weeks—when everything seems to annoy you? Even if you do nothing about it，your bad mood will probably go away after some time．But with a little effort，you can forget it much faster—often within a day or two．

Walk it off

Exercise is the most popular bad-mood buster．A person who’s in a bad mood has low energy and high tension（紧张）．Taking a fast ten-minute walk，or doing some quick exercises can do wonders towards changing that bad mood．

Tune it out

Listening to your favorite music for a while can also make tensions go away quickly, because music starts associations with past positive experiences we’ve had．

Give yourself a pep talk

Stop and listen to what’s on your mind．Bad moods are often started by too many negative thoughts．Write them all down on paper，the pessimistic(悲观的) message you’ve been giving yourself and then give optimistic answers．（“I still don’t have a job．”vs．“I have two interviews next week．”）

Reduce your stress

Relaxation techniques are wonderful mood-lifters．These include deep breathing, stretching and visualizing（想像）,all of which sound complicated but aren’t．One easy way to visualize: close your eyes and picture a favorite place，such as the beach．Another simple way to distress is to make a to-do list．One reason for being in a bad mood is feeling you have no options．By taking control over certain areas，you realize you’re not helpless．You can make changes in your mood and life．

Avoid things that won’t improve your mood

TV may not help much: you need to increase your energy level and stimulate(激活) your mind—something that the TV show“Neighbors”won’t do．And before you reach for that piece of cake and coffee，think about how mood and food are linked．Sugar and caffeine contribute to depressed moods．The better choice? Research shows that carbohydrates，such as potatoes and pasta，produce a calming effect in people who have a desire for them．

1．We learn from the text that it might help rid us of a bad mood to      ．

    A．do nothing about it                   B．take a long walk on the beach

    C．do some exercises with light music      D．talk it to neighbours

2．Why is it suggested that you close your eyes and picture the beach?

    A．It is not complicated to do so．         B．It is an area to be easily controlled．

    C．It helps beat a bad mood．             D．It brings us a new technique．

3．This text most probably appears in        ．

    A．a TV programme on physical exercises   B．a doctor’s handbook

    C．an advertisement                     D．a magazine

Can you remember the first time you learned to ride a bike or drive a car？Learning these skills changed your life forever and opened up new horizons（视野）.Learning about computers can be like learning how to ride a bike or drive a car.Once you have invested the time to master the skills，you will never go back to the old days.The new technology is simply too convenient and too powerful.

Technological developments through the years have enabled us to do more with less effort.We have continuously looked for better ways of doing things.Each invention and new development has allowed us to extend our capabilities.Today we see one of the most dramatic technologies ever developed—the computer.It extends the capabilities of our minds.

Computers have saved organizations millions of dollars. Furthermore，these same computer systems have opened up new opportunities that would have gone undiscovered or neglected.The computer may multiply what we can do，and the return on investment is high.The growth of computer usage is surprising. On the other hand，the computer can do serious damage.Invasion of privacy（侵犯隐私），fraud（欺诈），and computer-related mistakes are just a few shocking examples.?The computer is like a double-edged sword.It has the ability to cut us free from some activities，but it can also cut deep into profits，personal privacy，and our society in general.How it is used is not a function of technology.It is strictly a function of how people decide to use or misuse this new technology.The choice is yours，and only through a knowledge of computer systems will you be able to avoid the dangers while enjoying the many，many benefits of the computer age.

The writer thinks learning about computers is like learning how to ride a bike or drive a car because ______.

A.it is simple and practical                                B.it needs a lot of practice

C.it leads people to new life experiences             D.it takes much time to master the skills

According to the passage，computers bring people the following benefits except ______.

A.avoiding mistakes                                         B.saving money

C.making money                                              D.opening up opportunities

According to the writer，the bad effects of computers can be avoided if we ______.

A.have some knowledge of computer systems

B.tell people not to misuse computers

C.have strict rules over the use of computers

D.make more investments in the technology

This passage is probably written for ______.

A.computers                                                    B.computer producers

C.computer learners                                          D.computer programmers

Can you remember the first time you learned to ride a bike or drive a car？Learning these skills changed your life forever and opened up new horizons（视野）.Learning about computers can be like learning how to ride a bike or drive a car.Once you have invested the time to master the skills，you will never go back to the old days.The new technology is simply too convenient and too powerful.

Technological developments through the years have enabled us to do more with less effort.We have continuously looked for better ways of doing things.Each invention and new development has allowed us to extend our capabilities.Today we see one of the most dramatic technologies ever developed—the computer.It extends the capabilities of our minds.

Computers have saved organizations millions of dollars. Furthermore，these same computer systems have opened up new opportunities that would have gone undiscovered or neglected.The computer may multiply what we can do，and the return on investment is high.The growth of computer usage is surprising. On the other hand，the computer can do serious damage.Invasion of privacy（侵犯隐私），fraud（欺诈），and computer-related mistakes are just a few shocking examples.?The computer is like a double-edged sword.It has the ability to cut us free from some activities，but it can also cut deep into profits，personal privacy，and our society in general.How it is used is not a function of technology.It is strictly a function of how people decide to use or misuse this new technology.The choice is yours，and only through a knowledge of computer systems will you be able to avoid the dangers while enjoying the many，many benefits of the computer age.

1.The writer thinks learning about computers is like learning how to ride a bike or drive a car because ______.

A.it is simple and practical　　　　　　　　 B.it needs a lot of practice

C.it leads people to new life experiences　 D.it takes much time to master the skills

2.According to the passage，computers bring people the following benefits except ______.

A.avoiding mistakes　　　　　　　　　 B.saving money

C.making money　　　　　　　　　　　 D.opening up opportunities

3.According to the writer，the bad effects of computers can be avoided if we ______.

A.have some knowledge of computer systems

B.tell people not to misuse computers

C.have strict rules over the use of computers

D.make more investments in the technology

4.This passage is probably written for ______.

A.computers　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B.computer producers

C.computer learners　　　　　　　　　 D.computer programmers

People are so busy these days that many have no time to cook. This is a problem, because many families love home cooking! A family meal brings everyone together. In some families, meals are often the only time everyone sees one another at the same time.
Another reason people enjoy home cooking is that it is often a way of showing love. A parent who makes some cookies is not just satisfying a child's sweet tooth. She or he is sending a message. The message says,“I care about you enough to spend an hour making cookies that you will eat up in no time.”
There is also something about the smell of home cooking. The smell of home cooking pleases people of all ages. It makes most of us feel good and loved—even if we are the ones doing the cooking! Next time you smell a cake being cooked, stop for a moment and pay attention to your mood.
1. Fewer people cook now because _________.
A. they have no time.               B. they are not busy.
C. many people don't like cooking.    D. they don't like family meals.
2. A parent spends an hour making cookies __________.
A. just to satisfy her or his child's sweet tooth    B. only to send a message.
C. so her child can eat them in 15 minutes      D. to show her or his love
3. The writer thinks the smell of home cooking makes us _________.
A. feel happy                 B. interested in cooking
C. pay attention to our mood     D. love others
4. What's the main idea of this passage?
A. Family meals are important.     B. How to make cookies.
C. People are too busy to cook.     D. Home made cookies taste better。