There have always been a lot of commonly believed but false(虚假的) ideas about being fat and doing exercise. Some people believe that they can't help putting an weight as they get older, while others hold that if they stop exercising, their muscles(肌肉) will turn into fat. Here are some more myths.
I’ll never lose weight--I come from a fat family
Wrong! While we can't change the body type we are born with, we can't blame our genes(基因) for making us fat. There's plenty of evidence that fatness runs in families, and the main reason is that they share the same habit of eating too much and exercise too little.
I am fat because I burn calories slowly
Wrong! Fatness is not caused by a slow metabolism(新陈代谢). In fact, although fat people consume(消耗) more energy than slim people, they also fail to realize how much they eat. Keeping a diary can help you work out your daily food intake more accurately(精确地).
Exercise is boring
Wrong! Anything will become boring if you do it again and again. The key is to develop a balanced and varied(各种的) program that's fun as well as progressive(不断进步的). If you enjoy a Sunday walk, take a different mute. If you do yoga(瑜伽), try a tai chi class.
No pain, no gain
Wrong! Exercise is not meant to hurt. Indeed, pain is your body telling you something's wrong, and continuing to exercise could lead to serious injury(伤害). You may experience mild discomfort as you begin to exercise regularly, but this is your body adapting to the positive changes in your lifestyle and the aches should disappear quickly. If they don't, rest and ask for medical advice.What does the writer think about being fat?
| A．It is the family genes that make people fat. |
| B．People are fat because they consume too little energy. |
| C．A diary of exercise can prevent people from becoming fat. |
| D．It is the result of people's unbalanced lifestyle. |
According to the writer, how can we make exercise more interesting?
| A．By taking all kinds of exercise. |
| B．By choosing simple exercise. |
| C．By doing regular exercise. |
| D．By sticking to outdoor exercise. |
What is the writer's opinion about "No pain, no gain" in exercising?
| A．Keeping fit is essentially a painful experience. |
| B．Exercise should be stopped if continuous pain is felt. |
| C．Pain in exercise is a precondition(前提) for reaching your goal. |
| D．Getting used to pain leads to positive changes in your body. |
The underlined words “adapting to” means “_______” in Chinese.
| A．适应 | B．顺从 | C．摆脱 | D．陷入 |
What is the purpose of the passage?
| A．To show the importance of keeping fit. |
| B．To clarify(澄清) some misconceptions(误解) about fatness and exercise. |
| C．To confirm what has long been believed about keeping fit. |
| D．To explain some medical facts about being fat and doing exercise. |
There are a lot of school rules around the world. For example, in Australia, Canada, Japan and the United States, students have to wear uniforms, and they are not allowed to wear earrings.
Some schools in Japan and other countries have rules about hair. For example, students are not allowed to change the color of their hair. In the United States, boys can not have their hair grow long.
For safety at some US schools, students must have a pair of indoor shoes at school every day. This makes sure students won’t fall over on the wet floors and keeps the schools clean.
Gum chewing is not allowed in many US school buildings, as it is difficult to clean up. And if students chew gum in class, they may not pay much attention to their studies.
In most foreign countries, school students are allowed to work part-time. But differently, Japanese school students are not allowed to work part-time or change the color of their hair.
根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）Which countries should students not be allowed to wear earrings in ?
| A．England and Japan. | B．Australia and Japan. |
| C．Canada and China | D．The USA and France. |
Are students allowed to change the color of their hair in Japan?
| A．Yes, they aren’t . | B．No, they are. |
| C．Yes, they are. | D．No, they aren’t |
Why must students have a pair of indoor shoes at school every day at some US schools?
| A．This makes students exercise more easily. |
| B．This makes students won’t fall over on the wet floors. |
| C．This keeps the schools clean. |
| D．This keeps the schools clean and makes students safe. |
What may happen if students chew gum in class?
| A．It is difficult to clean up. |
| B．Students will fall over in the classroom. |
| C．Students may not pay much attention to their studies. |
| D．The teachers will be very angry. |
What shouldn’t the students be allowed to do in Japan?
| A．They aren’t allowed to chew gum. |
| B．They aren’t allowed to wear uniforms. |
| C．They are not allowed to work part-time or change the color of their hair. |
| D．They are not allowed to eat in the classroom. |
“Who needs a shopping mall (购物中心)if you have Taobao?” says Wang Lin, 28, a writer in Beijing.
Taobao, China’s largest online shopping site (网上风物网站)，has become an important part of Wang Lin’s life. She spends lots of money on Taobao.
A growing number of Chinese Internet users like Wang have found the joys of online shopping. Most online shoppers are students or young workers. More women shop on line than men. Clothing and home-use products (产品) are the most popular on line.
It was reported that more than 250 billion (十亿) yuan was spent on online shopping last year, 80% through Taobao.
Taobao means “looking for treasure” in Chinese. People can find almost everything they need on Taobao, from clothes to books, from candies to DVD players.
You may question the security of online shopping, Wang Lin said, “It’s very safe and convenient (便利的). Unless you receive the products from the sellers and are satisfied with them, the shop owner will not get the money. You can also get your money back if you want to return the products.”
根据短文内容，判断句子正（T）误（F）。（共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分）Taobao is China’s largest shopping mall.( )
The number of Chinese Internet users is growing.( )
Taobao is another way of saying “looking for pleasure.”( )
The underlined word “security” means “safe”.( )
From the passage we know, we can’t return the products if we don’t like.( )
A Nobel Prize(诺贝尔奖) is considered by most people one of the highest international honors a person can receive. As you know, the prizes were started by a Swede(瑞典人) called Alfred Nobel. He was born in Stockholm, the capital of Sweden. Alfred Nobel was a great scientist. He made two important inventions, and so he became very rich. Although he was rich, Nobel was not a happy man. He never married or had children. Also, he was a sick man during his large part of life. When he died at the age of 63, he left a fund(资金) of $9,000,000. The money was to be used in giving prizes to those who made great achievements in physics, chemistry, medicine and literature(文学), and for world peace.
The first Nobel Prizes were given on December 10, 1901, five years after Nobel’s death. Since then many famous people from all over the world have been given Nobel Prizes for their achievements.
Each prize has three parts. The first part is a gold medal. Second, a winner of a Nobel Prize is given a diploma saying that he has been given the prize. The third part of the prize is a large amount of money-about $40,000.
Often a prize is given to just one person, but not always. Sometimes a prize is shared. It may be given to two or more people who have worked together. It is also sometimes true that a prize is not given at all if there is no great achievement. In 1972, for example, no Nobel Peace Prize was given.When was Alfred Nobel born?
| A．In 1938. | B．In 1833. | C．In 1896. | D．In 1906. |
What kind of person would you say Alfred Nobel was?
| A．He was a rich, happy and lucky man. |
| B．He was a poor, unhappy and unlucky man. |
| C．He was a rich, but unhappy and unlucky man. |
| D．He was a poor, but happy and lucky man. |
When he died, Nobel left a large amount of money ________.
| A．to his wife | B．to his children |
| C．for helping the poor people in Sweden | D．for setting five prizes |
The underlined word “diploma” in the passage most probably means_________ .
| A．certificate(证书) | B．letter | C．ticket | D．card |
How many persons is a Nobel Prize given to?
| A．Not always one person. | B．Two persons. |
| C．Only one person. | D．Three persons. |
For the first time in Singapore, it’s snowing. Visitors to Singapore will be amazed by the technology that brings winter to you on this tropical (热带的) island.
All visitors can have cool winter fun in Snow City, Singapore’s first indoor snow center. Visitors can see and touch snow falling. Of course, it’s more than just touching and feeling snow. You can enjoy exciting snow rides or skiing on snowboard. You can also build your own real snowman and have snowball fights filled with fun and learn about life in cold climates.
Snow City is about family-based fun and is suitable for all ages. Join us and step into Snow City today.
How to get there:
21Jurong Town Hall Road, Snow City Building, Singapore 609433
Tel: 63371511
Bus services: No. 66, No. 178, No.198
Price: Adults: $18; Children: $12
Opening Hours: Tuesday—Sunday: 10:30 am—6:30 pm
Notice:
No phone booking.
For updated information, please visit our website www.snowcity.com.sg. Snow City is _________.
| A．just a small city in Singapore | B．a place where people can go surfing |
| C．Singapore’s first indoor snow center | D．a place where the weather is cold |
You can do the following in Snow City EXCEPT ________.
| A．seeing and touching snow falling | B．skiing on snowboard |
| C．having snowball fights | D．learning about how snow is made |
Visitors can ________.
| A．go to Snow City on Monday | B．take a No. 66 bus to Snow City |
| C．book their tickets by phone | D．visit Snow City at 7:00 pm |
Bob and his 5-year-old daughter want to visit Snow City. They should prepare_______ for the tickets.
| A．$30 | B．$18 | C．$12 | D．24 |
You can get more new information about Snow City _______.
| A．on the phone | B．by fax | C．online | D．in a newspaper |
If you are not in the USA,we help you buy American cars. We have been helping people to buy American cars for fifteen years and have made a lot of mistakes and learnt from them all.
It can be complicated(复杂的) to buy a car from a foreign country. The large amount of paperwork, the time spent on the phone to the USA, and all the forms to fill in may make you worried. But, with our help, this process(过程) will not be so complicated.
We will help you look for a car in which you are interested, contact the seller, discuss the price, and so on. In short, we will help you buy a car and save money.
What we are doing is giving people what we had wished for before we started the company.
Now go to the “How It’s Done” page and read the process very carefully.
If you have any questions, call us at 01797 224387 or email info@americancarclassics.co.uk.The company, which helps people buy American cars, has fifteen years of history.
If you want to buy a car from a foreign country, you have to fill in many forms.
The company doesn’t help the buyers save money.
The “How It’s Done” page tells you how to buy American cars if you are in other countries.
You can write a letter to the company to get more information.