Long long ago, King Swan (天鹅国王) had a beautiful daughter. On her 15th birthday, she wished that when she was old enough, she could choose her own husband. King Swan agreed with her.

When the princess was old enough, King Swan called all the birds to his home. Birds came from everywhere, even from far away. King Swan told his lovely daughter to choose one she liked. She looked over the many birds. Finally, she chose a green long-necked peacock (孔雀). She told her father, "This bird, the peacock, will be my husband."

Hearing that the peacock was the lucky one, all the other birds crowded around to congratulate (祝贺) him. The excited peacock said nothing but held his head high. Later he began to shout and show his beauty in a strange dance. The other birds started to laugh.

King Swan was angry. Standing in the middle of the birds, he said, "Sir Peacock, your voice is sweet, and you’re really very pretty. But you are not modest at all. I will not allow my daughter to marry you!"

The princess also learned she was wrong. Then King Swan married his daughter to a modest bird. The peacock flew away, having lost a beautiful wife.

1.All the birds went to King Swan’s home to _______.

A. ask him for help B. celebrate his birthday

C. enjoy the princess’s dance D. compete for the princess’s husband

2.What can we know about the peacock?

A. His neck was long. B. His eyes were beautiful.

C. He and King Swan were friends. D. He always played with the princess.

3.The peacock was so excited that he _______.

A. jumped and shouted B. shouted and danced

C. jumped and sang D. sang and danced

4.What does the underlined word "modest" in Paragraph 4 mean in Chinese?

A. 诚实的 B. 仁义的 C. 谦虚的 D. 勇敢的

5.At the end of the story, the peacock must feel _______.

A. lucky B. sorry C. worried D. relaxed

Why should students play sports? Some people think that students play sports in order to get exercise. Others think it can help students have fun. But that is not enough. If students play sports, they can get more than healthy bodies. Why? Here are three more reasons.

Students who play sports do better in school. Some people think that doing exercise will take up students’ study time. But a recent study has shown that students who play sports get better scores in school than those who don’t. Exercise gets students to learn, remember things and concentrate better.

Students who play sports develop their teamwork spirits and learn problem-solving skills. When they are working together with others to win games and reach goals, they’re learning how to be successful in practice. And these skills will be useful to them for study or their future work.

Playing sports can also improve confidence. Students who play sports feel better about themselves. When they know they can improve and reach their goals by practicing, it builds their confidence. And sports can also help them communicate with others actively and make new friends.

Now, how about going out to play sports with your friends every day?

Why should students1.sports?
 

Common reasons
 

Students play sports to2.exercise or have fun.
 


More3.
 

Playing sports helps students get4.scores in school. It also makes them learn,5.things and concentrate better.
 

Students who play sports can learn how to be6.in practice.
Students develop teamwork spirits and learn problem-solving7..
 

Playing sports can8.confidence.
Sports can help students9.with others and make new friends.
 

Advice
 

Students should10.out to play sports with friends every day.
 

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