Mr. Green is a good bus driver in a big city. All day, he drives a bus through busy streets. He is always happy. And the people on his bus seem to be happy, too.

One morning, Mr. Green starts his big yellow and blue bus. At the first bus stop many people get on the bus. When he drives on, he begins talking, “It is seven now. The sky is blue. It will not rain today. We all like sunshine, don’t we?”

At NO. 5 Stop a very old man gets on. “This boy will be good to give you his seat,” Mr. Green says. The boy’s face turns red. He stands up at once.

“Most people want to be nice,” Mr. Green tells the old man. “They want to do the right things. But sometimes they need a push(推力). So I just give them one.” Mr. Green always sings his own song. “I love you. Mr. Sunshine. I love you, Mr. Sun. In the world, I love you best. You are the only one.”

1.People on Mr. Green’s bus seem very happy because ________.

A.Mr. Green is very good to people

B.Mr. Green’s bus is early and they talk on the bus

C.Mr. Green can tell them something about the weather

D.Mr. Green always gives boys pushes when they get on the bus

2.What can we infer(推断) from the 3rd paragraph?

A.The boy’s face turns red easily.

B.The boy gets off the bus at once.

C.The boy doesn’t give the seat at first.

D.The boy doesn’t want to give the seat at all.

3.Mr. Green’s song shows his love for ________.

A.good weather B.his country C.old people D.his bus

4.What is the main idea of the passage? It tells us ________.

A.about helping old people B.about a good driver

C.a song about Mr. Sun D.something about weather

Sports can help you keep fit and get close to nature.However,whether you are on the mountains,in the waves or on the grassland,you should realize that the sport you choose might have great influence on the environment.

Some sports are resource-?hungry.Golf,as you may know,eats up not only large areas of countryside,but also lots of water.Besides,huge amounts of energy are used to keep its courses(球场)in good condition.This causes major environmental changes.For example,in the dry places of Portugal and Spain,golf is often the main reason for serious water shortages(短缺)in some local areas.

There are also many environment-?friendly sports.Walking is one of sports that you could take up today.You don't need any special equipment except a good pair of shoes,and you don't have to worry about resources and your purse.Simple and free,walking can also help you stay healthy.If you walk regularly,it will be good for your heart.Experts say that 20 minutes of speed walking daily can make you feel less anxious,sleep well and keep thin.

Whatever sport you take up,you can make it greener by using environment? friendly equipment and buying products made from recycled materials.But the final goal should be “green gyms”.They are better replacements(替代品)for traditional health clubs and modern sports centres.Members of green gyms play sports outdoors,in the countryside or other open spaces.There is no special requirement for you to start your membership(会员身份).And best of all,it's free.

1.Which of the following does the writer most probably support?

A.Bicycling around the lake. B.Car racing on the road.

C.Playing basketball in a gym. D.Swimming in a sports centre.

2.What do we know about golf from the passage?

A.It is popular in Portugal and Spain.

B.It causes water shortages around the world.

C.It pollutes the earth with chemicals and wastes.

D.It needs water and electricity to keep its courses green.

3.The writer uses walking as an example mainly because ________.

A.it is an outdoor sport B.it is loved by many people

C.it uses fewer resources D.it is supported by experts

4.The writer writes the passage to ________.

A.show us disadvantages of golf

B.encourage us to take part in green sports

C.explain the major influence of popular sports

D.discuss different kinds of environment?friendly sports

The shock of the earthquake in Pakistan has brought another shock: the rise of a mysterious island, coming out from the water.

In the aftershock of the earthquake, people living in Grabian Sea and saw a mountain-like shape coming out of the water. “It looked like a huge whale,” Bahram Baloch, a local reporter, told the BBC. “Lots of people gathered to watch it. ”

So what happened? The force of the earthquake was so strong that it moved the sea floor, releasing gas(释放气体). This gas pushed the seabed, mostly rock and sand, out of the water. This was how the mud volcano (泥火山) was formed. The island which is about 20 meters high, 30 meters long and 90 meters wide is actually the top of the mud volcano.

Is it safe? Although people have visited this new island, scientists have found dangerous gas coming from the newly formed island. “It will catch fire, when a match was lit,” said Mohammad Danish, a scientist, to Universe Today.

The mud volcano is strange because mud volcanoes seldom appeared in an area where people often live, and not far out in the sea. It is a special one. However, it’s not expected to last very long. Most of these mud volcanoes are swept back under the sea within one year.

1.What does the island look like ?

A.A dog B.A cat C.A whale D.A dolphin

2.Which of the following can be filled in the box to show how mud volcanoes are formed?

A.The sea floor was moved.

B.Rock and sand were mixed.

C.The storm blew up the sea.

D.A huge mountain appeared.

3.According to Mohammad Danish, _______.

A.it is safe to visit mud volcanoes

B.it is a bad time to do research

C.some places on the island were on fire

D.gas from the newly formed island was dangerous.

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