Not long ago, I answered a telephone call from an old friend who I’d not heard from for a long time. “Hi, my good friend,” said the voice on the end. “I just wanted to see how you’re getting long.”

At the end of the conversation, he said, “if you need me in any way, I’ll be happy to help out.” And he meant it! That call came at just the right time. I needed those words of encouragement (鼓励). I hung up the phone and felt very warm in my heart.

And that day I relearned something important about life: Life is first about people, not to-do lists and a million tasks left undone—it’s about people.

To love and to know that we are loved is the greatest happiness. And happiness seems to be something that too many of us are short of (缺少)! My friend reminded (提醒) me that it is never enough just to love; we must also express (表达) it.

George William Childs put it like this: “Do not keep the box of your love and friendship closed up until your friends are gone. Fill their lives with sweetness. Speak cheering words while their ears can hear them and while their hearts can be made happier.” Happiness may be just a phone call.

1.The writer’s friend called the writer because ________.

A.he wanted the writer to help him

B.he wanted to help the writer out

C.he knew the writer needed those words of encouragement

D.he just wanted to know how the writer was getting along

2.How does the writer feel after he received the phone call that day?

A.Encouraged. B.Excited.

C.Angry. D.Sad.

3.From this passage we know the greatest happiness is _______.

A.to love others B.to be loved

C.to love and to be loved D.to express our love

4.What does the phrase “hung up” mean?

A.挂断 B.稍等 C.吊起 D.闲逛

5.The underlined sentence in Paragraph 5 tells us _________.

A.to put our love in the box

B.to show our love to our friends

C.not to express our love and friendship

D.when our friends go, give them our love

A)阅读下面短文,根据所读内容,在文章后的空格里填入一个适当的词。

注意:每空1词。

Do you like running? Do you sometimes go night running?

More and more people are trying night running. They try it for many reasons. First of all, many of them are too busy to go running in the day. And they think running at night makes them feel comfortable. Some say they can run faster at night. Other like it because they like running with friends in the evening and they want to talk about all the things of the day. They let go off(释放)bad feelings at the same time.

Night running is good for you. It keeps you in good health. And it’s easy and cheap to run. You don’t need to buy any special sports equipment(设备). The roads are not so busy at night. It makes you feel free.

Where can you go night running? You can run in a park, in a school or just on a street. And you can run with your friends or family members.

Here are some tips for you when you want to try night running.

1. Wear a pair of sports shoes.

2. Listen to music if you think it’s not interesting to run.

3. Drink some water after running.

4. You shouldn’t run alone(单独). It’s very important.

Night running

It is a new sport and 1. among people.

2.many people go night running

They are 3.in the day.

They feel 4. when they run at night.

They talk about the things in the day and let go off 5. feelings.

Advantages(好处)

It makes one 6..

It is easy and doesn’t 7. much money.

People feel 8. because the roads are quiet.

Where to go running

In a park, a school or on a street.

Who to go running with

Friends or family members.

Tips on night running

Wear a pair of 9.

Music can bring more fun.

Drink water after you run.

10.run alone.

When people take a vacation, can they always enjoy it?

The fact is that some people who travel for pleasure get no pleasure from it at all. Others, who travel because they must travel, have a lot of fun doing it. What makes one trip more enjoyable than another?

Any trip can be enjoyable if you plan it well. Every minute that you spend in planning your trip may save your ten minutes of trouble during your trip. It may also add an hour of pleasure!

Many places of interest and cities around the world are popular during some months of the year and less popular during other months. Find out if the places you are visiting have an “in” season and an “off” season. This may help you to decide when you want to go. The weather may be too cold or too hot. The beaches may be closed. Hotels and restaurants may be shut. Be sure to find out them before you go.

1.Why should people plan their vacations?

A.Because they are free

B.Because they want to go there earlier

C.Because any trip can be enjoyable if it is well planned

D.Because they have much money

2.When planning their vacations people should think about______.

A.if the places have an “in” season and an “off” season.

B.If they like the weather there.

C.If the hotels and restaurants are open.

D.All of above

3.Which one is NOT RIGHT?

A.A well planned trip can be enjoyable

B.People can only go to the interesting places in China to take a vacation.

C.Maybe people need to spend money traveling during the “in” season.

D.Be sure to find out some information about the place before they go.

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