Although cliff diving may bring great excitement, it’s a very dangerous sport that people should be careful about. It is completely wrong to think that the diver is cushioned by the water below—this could not be further from the truth. When jumping from a cliff that is over 70 feet high, a diver hits the water at over 46 mph (miles per hour). Such high speeds make the point of contact feel like a wall, so the diving skills are very important.
Professional divers are trained and well-prepared to make dives. However, non-professionals should never dive because a diver’s body position at the time of contacting water is very important to his or her safety. Because of the great danger, divers should always seriously think about their skills before trying any moves.
Although there is no truly safe way to jump off a cliff, non-professional divers are encouraged to pencil dive. To do a pencil dive, the jumpers leap their feet first off the cliff, keep arms at their sides with legs together and pointing downward. The diver should keep the body tight and vertical. This is safer because it makes the point of contact smaller when the diver enters the water and puts less stress on the body.
Wearing a wet suit while diving will result in less pain. So it is wise for new divers to wear wet suits. But professional divers suggest staying away from water shoes. Although wearing shoes might seem like a good idea, they actually increase the force of impact because they increase the surface area of the diver at impact. The increased force of impact puts stress on a diver’s body and can lead to broken bones. Without a doubt, diving without shoes is the safer way to go.
Besides the height, speed, water depth and body position, it is also important for divers to make wise decisions when they are thinking about diving. Cliff diving tests both a person’s physical and mental skills, so it is never a good idea to jump with a sudden idea. A person needs to be of sound mind and in good health to even think about a dive. One should never try a dive if he has drunk wine. What’s more, a person should never make someone who is not feeling 100% confident dive.

【小题1】What does “this could not be further from the truth” mean?

You can play the game in the city or in the country. You can play almost anywhere as long as there is room to run. All you need is at least three players. The game is called “tag (捉人游戏)”.
Anyone can play tag, including children under 5 years old, though sometimes they have difficulty understanding and following the rules.
In the game, one player is “it”. The players decide the boundaries. For example, any area out of the yard might be out of the boundary.
The player who is “it” closes her eyes and counts to 20 while the others run away. When the player who is “it” opens her eyes, she must chase (追) and touch one of the other players. The player touched by “it” will become the new “it”.
Tag is a safe game to play. But still, you’d better follow these rules:
1. Don’t play tag in the street or parking lots.
2. It is safer to play tag on a soft surface, such as grass, sand.
3. Be sure to wear shoes that are suitable for running.
4. Play tag on the ground. Climbing trees or stairs should not be part of game.
5. Don’t “tag” other players with sticks or other objects.
6. Be careful about playing tag around animals, especially dogs. Remember, dogs have an instincts (直觉) to chase and catch anything that runs. Don’t play tag around a dog you don’t know.
No matter where and how you play, tag is a game that will bring you hours of run—lots of exercise!
【小题1】Tag is a game that can be played        .
A. by two players          
B. on the playground       
C. with all eyes closed
【小题2】 The underline word “boundaries” means “      ” in Chinese.
A. 边界                    B. 规则                 C. 时间
【小题3】The player who         will become the new “it”.
A. falls over              
B. is touched by “it”    
C. wins the last game
【小题4】Which of the follow is NOT true?
A. Wear shoes that are suitable for running.
B. Don’t play tag around a dog that you don’t know.
C. Climb up the tree while playing tag.
【小题5】 What’s the best title for the passage?
A. A Funny Game—Tag
B. Some Rules of Tag
C. The Way to Play Tag

Some Advice on Travel
1. Forget fashion(时尚)! Always wear your most comfortable clothes when going on longjourneys(旅行).
2. Traveling on trains and buses can be boring, so take a good book to read.
3. If you’re going somewhere cold, remember to put on your warm clothes!
4. If you are going somewhere sunny, remember to bring your sun-block(防晒霜) and sunglasses.
5. Always take a camera with you to capture those special moments.
6. Be careful with your things whenever you go to a busy place, like a train station. There are many thieves there!
7. Most countries have lower prices for students, so if you are a student, take your student card with you.
8. Always leave room in your bag and buy presents on the way home.
9. Bus tours often stop at expensive shops along the way, save your money by buying presents at local shops.
10. If you travel abroad(国外), remember to take your passport. Whatever you do, don’t lose it!
【小题1】 If you go to Hainan Island for a trip in summer, you should take ____ with you.

Peter is a boy. His full name is Peter Brown. He is nine years old. His telephone number is 010-55882226. Peter has an email address. It’s peterbrown@hotmail.com. He likes singing and dancing.
Jane is Peter’s sister. Jane is seven years old. Her QQ number is 735469. Jane’s email address is janebrown@hotmail.com. She is good at swimming and playing volleyball.
【小题1】 What’s Peter’s family name?

When you are feeling unhappy or forget how great you are, these are six ways to make you feel good about yourself.
① Look at the mirror and say to yourself“I am a special person and there’s no one in the world like me. I can do anything!”It may not sound good, but it really works!
② Do something nice for someone. Helping others always makes you feel good.
③ Smile! Be friendly to people you meet. Look for the good things in your friends and family.
④ Learn something new! Have you always wanted to make your room nicer or learn how to swim? Go for it! New challenges are fun and give you a sense of accomplishment when you have finished.
⑤ Read and start a diary. Turn off the TV and let your imagination fly! Write down your thoughts, dreams or anything you want! Writing always helps to express your feelings.
⑥ Stay with your family. We all need our family time. Talk with your Mom or Dad or maybe even your cousin.
【小题1】This passage may be taken from_______.

A man has a bird. It is very clever. Every day the man speaks to the bird. “ Hello! ” he says. “ Hello! ” the bird answers.“ What are you doing? ” says the man. “ What are you doing? ” says the bird.
The man is not at home one day. A thief comes in. He is taking many things.“Hello!”The thief hears the bird's words.“What are you doing?”The thief is very afraid, so he does not take any things and runs out of the house at last.
【小题1】The man teaches the bird ________.

【小题1】Lisa likes movies. She went to the cinema yesterday and saw a good movie.
【小题2】Henry likes camping. He camped by the lake with his family last weekend.
【小题3】Grace had a good weekend. She went to the zoo and saw many animals there.
【小题4】 My cousin visited me last week. I took him to the art museum. We had a good time there.
【小题5】 Flying a kite is interesting for me. It is good for people’s health. I went to fly a kite yesterday.
Flying a kite is an interesting activity. It is cool to fly a kite on windy days.
Many children and animal lovers like to go to the zoo on weekends. They like buying food for their favorite animals and taking photos of them.
Many people like visiting museums nowadays. In museums, they can learn a lot.
What do people like to do in their free time? Many people like watching movies. Different people like different kinds of movies.
Camping is a good way to spend your free time. It helps you get fresh air and relax yourself.

Aana
I work in a bank from Monday.My house is near a park and is about ten kilometers from my office.I usually go to work by train.I usually get up at 6.30 am and take the train at 7 am.It usually takes me about thirty minutes to get to my office.The train is quick and cheap. I am never late for work.
I am a student. My house is near a beautiful lake. My school is across from the lake. I can walk to school across a bridge. It takes me about thirty minutes. But I often go to school by boat, because it is more fun. It takes me about twenty minutes.
Nancy
I’m a waiter. I work in a restaurant from Monday to Saturday. I often go to work by bus. It is about five kilometers from my house to the restaurant. It takes me about twenty-five minutes to go to work. Sometimes I am late for work because the traffic is very busy.
【小题1】Anna usually arrives at her office at about ______.

Do you need friends? I'm sure your answer is "Yes, of course. Everybody does!" You need friends when you play and when you work. If you have friends, you will feel happy. If you have no friends. you will feel lonely (寂寞的).
Do you know how to make friends? There is only one good way — You make friends by being friendly. A friendly person is interested in other people. He is always helpful If you want to make friends with a new classmate, you can talk with him, tell him about the other classmates in your class and try your best to be helpful to him.
【小题1】We need friends __________.