Jogging is basically running at a steady (稳定的) speed over short or long distances. It became popular some twenty years ago and has remained a favorite way of keeping fit for lots of people.
One of the main advantages of jogging over many other sports is that it can be done anywhere. People jog in parks, in the countryside and even in urban areas. No special equipment is required—no costly hats, or balls, and no expensive sports kit. Good quality running shoes are advisable. Special jogging suits are widely available these days and can be bought quite cheaply but are not necessary. In addition to being able to jog anywhere, you can also jog at any time, in any season! It’s not unusual to see joggers exercising in the height of summer or in the depth of winter!
The act of jogging doesn’t require any special training or skill. You do need to be basically healthy and then, after a few basic warm-up bends and stretches, you are ready to begin. You simply start running, gently, and then build up to a steady speed. Do not over-tire yourself by trying to go too fast. It is best for you to run at a steady and comfortable speed.
Jogging is an individual sport. You don’t need to wait until you have gathered a team or found a partner. You can jog alone. A few words of warning however: lone women joggers should be especially careful when choosing jogging routes, particularly at night time.
Jogging is excellent for keeping fit. It’s good for the lungs, the heart and the circulation. It’s easy and it’s convenient. Why don’t you try it? If you require more information, talk to one of the instructors at the sports centre. We are only too happy to help. Please remember: if you do decide to jog, talk to your doctor first if you have any health worries. Happy jogging!
Is jogging a good way of keeping fit?
Which are more necessary for joggers, good quality running shoes or special jogging suits?
What is best for us to jog?
What’s the writer’s special suggestion to lone women who decide to jog?
What does the writer want to tell us in the passage?
Even if you are a good high-jumper, you can jump only about seven feet off the ground. You cannot jump any higher because the earth pulls you hard. The pull of the earth is called gravity.
You can easily find out the pull of the earth. If you weigh yourself, you will know how much gravity is pulling you.
Since there is gravity, water runs down hill. When you throw a ball into the air, it falls back down. Because of gravity, you do not fall off the earth as it whirls (旋转) around.
Then, can we get away from the earth and go far out into space? Now you can do it, because spaceships have been invented. Then spaceship will go so fast that it can escape (逃出) the earth’s gravity and carry you into space.The word “gravity” in the passage means “______”.
A. the pull of everything
B. the pull of the earth
C. the pull of the sunWhich of the following is not because of gravity?
A. Water runs down hill.
B. We can jump high.
C. A ball falls back down to the ground.We can get away from the earth by spaceship because_______.
A. the spaceship goes very fast
B. the earth is far from the space
C. the spaceship is very light
There is a Chinese proverb（谚语）, “I hear and I forget; I see and I remember; I do and I understand.” Do you know it? Maybe you will say, “Sorry, I don’t.” But you will see this proverb on the walls of classroom in an American middle school. Many Americans think it is the truth of learning.
What does this proverb tell us? Practice! When you are learning a text, if you just listen to your teacher and do nothing, you will forget it quickly; if you read it several times, you will remember it; but if you preview the text before class and solve some problems yourself, you will understand it.
When we have formed good study habits, we learn things quickly and remember things easily. Do you sometimes copy other’s homework? It is not good. No matter how difficult the homework is, you must try to do it by yourself and finish it on time. If you practice again and again, nothing will be difficult.
When you are having classes, don’t forget to take notes. Every evening you must take out the notes and review what you have learned today. Before doing homework, do not forget to clean your desks. A clean desk will make you feel comfortable.
A good study habit is the key to success.What does this proverb tell us?
A. Learning is very important.
B. Practice is very important.
C. Previewing is very important.If we form the good study habits, we will______.
A. learn things quickly
B. finish the homework on time
C. feel comfortableThe underlined word “copy” in the third paragraph probably means “______”.
A. 批改 B. 检查 C. 抄袭The author mainly wants to tell us ______.
A. we should learn many Chinese proverbs
B. we should form a good study habit to succeed
C. we should listen to the teacher and do nothing
阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C三个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
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Elizabeth Blackwell was born in England in 1821, and moved to New York City when she was ten years old. One day she decided that she wanted to become a doctor. That was nearly impossible for a woman in the middle of the nineteenth century. After writing many letters asking for admission(录取) to medical schools, she was finally accepted by a doctor in Philadelphia. She was so determined that she taught school and gave music lessons to get money for the cost of schooling.
In 1849, after graduation from medical school, she decided to further her education in Paris. She wanted to be a surgeon(外科医师) , but a serious eye problem forced her to give up the idea.
Upon returning to the United States, she found it difficult to start her own practice because she was a woman. By 1857 Elizabeth and her sister, also a doctor, along with another woman doctor, managed to open a new hospital, the first for women and children. Besides being the first woman physician and founding her own hospital, she also set up the first medical school for women.When did Elizabeth move to the United States?
A. In 1849. B. In 1821. C. In 1831.What almost destroyed Elizabeth’s chances of becoming a doctor?
A. She was a woman.
B. She couldn’t set up her hospital.
C. She couldn’t graduate from medical school.Elizabeth couldn’t become a surgeon because _______.
A. she didn’t get admitted to medical school
B. she decided to further her education in Paris
C. she had a serious eye problemWhen did Elizabeth move to the United States?
A. In 1849. B. In 1831. C. In 1821.Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A. Elizabeth was the first woman doctor.
B. Elizabeth became the first woman physician.
C. Elizabeth set up the first hospital.
阅读短文，回答问题。（（共5小题，计10分））
Dear Wang Hao,
I want to go to China very much. I think I know something about China, but I know little (少) about Chinese food. I like hamburgers and tomatoes very much. I like noodles and chicken ,too. My parents tell me you eat rice, vegetables and meat every day. Is that right? I don’t like rice. What food can I have in China? Please write to me?
Yours,
PaulWho(write)the letter(信)？_______________________________
What does Paul like?______________________________________
Does Paul like rice?____________________________________
Does he know much about Chinese food?
_______________________________________What does WangHao eat every day? __________________________
Do you know Tai Ping Clothes Store? It’s a great store. I like it very much. There are lots of things at a very good price in the store. They have sweaters in all colors for 50 yuan. They have bags for sports and school. They sell them for only 4 yuan. They have black T-shirts for only 20 yuan. They have long white socks for just 2 yuan. A red skirt is only 35 yuan. If（如果） you want to buy two, You will spend(花费) only 65 yuan. You buy many things, and then you will (将要) get lots of gifts for free（免费）. And that’s all. You can go to the store and see for yourself.Tina has only 34 yuan, and she can buy _____in Tai Ping Clothes Store.
| A．eight school bags | B．a skirt |
| C．two black T-shirts | D．a yellow sweater |
John buys a blue sweater and a black T-shirt, so he will spend ________.
| A． 85 yuan | B．70 yuan |
| C．105 yuan | D． 120 yuan |
Which things are not mentioned(被提到) in the article?
| A． Skirts | B．Bags | C．Shorts | D．Socks |
Tina buys two red skirts and two pairs （双）of white socks. She will spend______.
| A．69 yuan | B．67 yuan | C．55 yuan | D．70 yuan |
What does the underlined (划线) word “gift” mean in Chinese?
| A．奖金 | B．天赋 | C．货币 | D．礼品 |