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Mr. Gregory Gale is one of the few people in England who are 100 years old. On the day of his birthday, he played a game of tennis and went for a long walk. A few days later a radio reporter came to his house and asked him if he had any “secrets of long life”. This is what Mr. Gale said, “No, I don’t know any secrets like that, but there are a few simple rules of good life. I’ve always kept them all my life. The first is this: Don’t listen to those fools who tell you to give up all the pleasures of life! The second is to enjoy all the pleasures of life in moderation(节制). For example, I’ve always smoked a few good cigars every day. Not many, mind you! Only two or three! I’ve always also drunk a little good wine with my meals, perhaps two or three glasses. The third rule is to take a little exercise every day. I’ve taken a little and on Saturdays I’ve played a little tennis or golf.”

1.Which of the following isn’t true?

A. Mr. Gale is still young.

B. Mr. Gale is 100 years old.

C. Mr. Gale is one of the oldest men in England.

D. Mr. Gale was interviewed by a radio reporter after his 100^th birthday.

2.Which of the following doesn’t Mr. Gale do in his life?

A. Playing.        B. Drinking.          C. Eating a lot.       D. Smoking.

3.Why is Mr. Gale able to live such a long life?

A. Because he knows some “secrets of long life”.

B. Because he keeps a few simple rules of good life.

C. Because he gives up all the pleasures of life.

D. Because he enjoys all the pleasures of life without thinking of his health.

Do you hear of The Voice of China? It was first shown on Zhejiang Satellite TV, attracting 2.77 percent of the country’s TV audiences(观众). The coaches are Yang Kun , Na Ying, Liu Huan and Harlem Yu Chengqing. “Judging(判断) the voice, and not the appearance” 76.__________ (make) the show stand out from the numerous other reality shows in China. Na Ying, Coach, said, “I 77.________________ (be) a singer for more than 20 years, but I’ve never taken part in this kind of program before.” In the end, Na Ying’s student Liang Bo 78.__________ (get) the first prize of the year. Liang Bo was born in Changchun on March 25, 1991. He 79.________________ (not smile) very often. But he is another guy when singing. He enjoys music. After he sang the song Sparkle (花火) in the competition, he moved lots of audiences. I hope he 80._______________ (bring) us more good songs in the future.