Mr. Black was a wealthy businessman, but he was not ___ with his life. He always tried his best to make more money for his company. He did not sleep well and his food did not agree with him. The situation lasted for some time. Finally, after a number of sleepless nights, he ___ to see his doctor.

The doctor advised a change of surrounding (环境). "Go abroad," he said.

"But I'm not good at foreign languages," said Mr. Black.

"It doesn't matter," said the doctor. "It won't hurt you if you talk ___. Go on a trip. Take plenty of exercise. Try to ____your weight. Avoid eating rich food. "

Mr. Black went to Switzerland. He did not know French or German, and had to ____ himself through gestures(手势). He took part in a physical training course. The instructor (指导者)____ him shake his head, swing his arms, stretch his neck and bend his knees. He had to lie on the ground and raise his right and left legs in turn. ____some time his muscles (肌肉) grew hard and firm. He almost put aside his financial (金融) worries and ____forgot the importance of making more money. He even began to ____ trees and birds. He ate and slept well. Finally he returned home. But unfortunately (不幸地) his ___did not last long. Soon he was a normal businessman again, worried about his wealth, his savings, his success in a competitive society, and things in general.

1.A. good B. interested C. satisfied

2.A. decided B. refused C. suggested

3.A. too much B. a little less C. a little more

4.A. add B. increase C. lose

5.A. express B. say C. talk

6.A. forced B. asked C. made

7.A. While B. After C. Past

8.A. nearly B. never C. not

9.A. think B. avoid C. notice

10.A. worries B. improvement C. friendship

Choose the best answer.(根据短文内容,选择最恰当的答案。):

Which one loves salt? Which one has a sweet tooth? Look at American president’s favorite food!

◆Bill Clinton: Big Macs

During his two terms, President Clinton has a lot of junk food, though he knows it’s unhealthy. His favorite food is a McDonald’s Big Mac(巨无霸). Once, he even stopped at a nearby McDonald’s for a Big Mac on his way to the White House.

◆George W. Bush: Pretzels

President Bush is crazy about pretzels(椒盐卷饼). In 2002, when he was watching Sunday night football, a piece of pretzel stuck(卡住) in his throat(喉咙). Then the White House medical team(医疗队) rushed in to save the president from choking(窒息).

◆Barack Obama: Chocolates

Although President Obama knows eating healthy food is very important, he still spends a lot of money on chocolates. He even had chocolate cakes which was prepared for his inauguration(就职典礼).

1.George W. Bush was stuck by a piece of pretzel when _______________.

A.he was talking with his mother B.he was watching the Sunday night football match

C.he was saving somebody from choking D.he was working with a man

2.____________ has a sweet tooth.

A.Bill Clinton B.George W. Bush C.Barack Obama D.All of the above

3.Junk food is _______________.

A.healthy food B.green food

C.unhealthy food D.safe food

4.Barack Obama spends ___________ on chocolates.

A.a lot of money B.a little money

C.a lot of time D.little time

5.From the passage, we know that _______________________.

A.all the three American presidents like junk food

B.Bill Clinton was saved by the White House medical team in 2002

C.George W. Bush likes the pretzels his mother made most

D.Barack Obama know it is important to have healthy food

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