Sitting at a desk in a classroom all day can be pretty boring. The teachers at a primary school in the US noticed that, so they changed their students’ desks for exercise bikes as part of the Read and Ride program!

This program began six years ago. A special classroom has enough bikes for every student in any class. Teachers bring in their students to read the books while riding the bikes. There’s also one exercise bike in the back of each classroom for students to exercise.

Their teacher Mr. Ertl said many children found it boring when they read books. This program makes reading fun. They feel happy when they read books while riding the exercise bikes. As a result, the school found that students that spent more time reading and riding did better than others in reading tests.

This program not only helps students do better in study, but also helps them keep healthy. Mr. Ertl said many students were fat and it was difficult for them to take exercise. On the bikes, they try their best to exercise at their own level.

1.Teachers changed desks for exercise bikes for the students to ___.

A. make reading fun

B. keep students cool

C. make students study better

D. make PE classes fun

2.Why did students in the program do better in reading tests?

A. They liked reading. B. They worked harder.

C. They learned more words. D. They felt happy when they read.

3.The best title of the passage is ___.

A. Mr. Ertl and His Program

B. Reading Is Fun

C. Bikes in the Classroom Improve Health and Studies

D. US Primary Schools Follow the Read and Ride Program

The Kingdom of Denmark is probably one of the most interesting places in the world. The interesting stories of castles (城堡), Vikings (海盗) and little mermaids (美人鱼) make Denmark one of the most wonderful places in the world.

It is a small country in the north. The capital (首都), Copenhagen, is home to almost two million people. But more than ten percent of them come from other countries of the world. In Copenhagen, you can go swimming and go to the beach parties in the Copenhagen Harbor. You can find places to rent (租) bikes everywhere in Copenhagen. It’s the best transportation there. In the capital, visitors can see the sculptures (塑像) of the little mermaid, museums and old castles. The Tivoli Gardens is another place to join outdoor activities. Another place the visitors don’t want to miss is Lego Land.

Denmark is a wonderful place for a family holiday.

1.Why is Denmark considered as (被认为) one of the most wonderful places in the world?

A. It’s a small country.

B. There are many castles in Denmark.

C. There are many interesting stories of castles, Vikings and little mermaids.

D. There were Vikings in its history.

2.How many percent of the people in Copenhagen come from other countries?

A. More than 5%. B. More than 10%. C. More than 15%. D. More than 20%.

3.How many places can visitors visit in Copenhagen according to the passage?

A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four.

4.What’s the best way to travel around Copenhagen?

A. By bike. B. By car. C. By bus. D. By taxi.

5.What can we learn from the passage?

A. Denmark is a good place to spend holidays.

B. The history of Denmark is different from America.

C. There are more beautiful cities in Denmark.

D. There are too many people in Denmark now.

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