You change the channels for the fourth time and realize that once again there’s nothing on television that gets your attention. Not a problem! Throw on some running shoes and comfortable clothes and go for a run.
One of the coolest things about the sport of running is that you don’t need expensive equipment(装备). All you need is a good pair of running shoes and a safe environment. But just because you don’t need much equipment don’t be fooled into thinking the sport of running is easy. No one wakes up and decides to run a marathon without training.
Running makes your heart， lungs， and muscles stronger. It makes you know more about your body. Running also gives you energy by increasing your oxygen(氧气) intake， so you don’t get sick easily. It can even help you keep your mind on school work because exercise helps you to think more clearly.
How do you take part in the sport if you don’t know much about it? Most schools offer cross-country and track programs， but there are also running clubs open to all ages. A simple Internet search can help you find some in your area. The programs show you how running can offer competition or just be for fun. They also teach runners to set realistic goals and take care of their bodies.
Runners have great respect for each other because they know how difficult the sport can be. If you go to a race， you’ll see people cheering for all the runners， from the first place finisher to the last place finisher. Running isn’t always about how fast you are or how far you’re going. It’s about getting out there and doing it. Taking part is more important than competition， and effort is recognized over gift.
If you’re looking for more than just a sport， running may be the perfect choice for you.Which of the following is true?
| A．Running helps you win a marathon. |
| B．Running helps you improve your study. |
| C．Running helps you think more about yourself. |
| D．Running helps you set realistic goals in your life. |
What is the most important for runners in a race?
| A．Having fun. |
| B．Receiving respect. |
| C．Trying their best. |
| D．Winning the competition. |
What is probably the best title for this passage?
| A．Running and Runners |
| B．Running： Easy or Difficult |
| C．Running and Watching TV |
| D．Running： a Sport or a Way of Life |
When you are in England, you must be very careful in the street because the traffic moves on the left. Before you cross a street, you must look to the right first then the left.
If the traffic lights are red, the traffic must stop. Then the people on foot can cross the road carefully! If the traffic lights are green, the traffic can go. People mustn’t cross. In the morning and in the evening when people go to or come back from work, the streets are very busy. Traffic is the most dangerous then.
When you go by bus in Hong Kong, you have to be careful, too. Always remember the traffic moves on the left. So you must be careful. Have a look first, or you will go the wrong way.
In Hong Kong, there are big buses with two floors. You can sit on the second floor. From there you can see the city very well. It’s very interesting.
| A．look to the left then the right |
| B．look to the right first and then the left |
| C．look to the cars and buses |
| D．look to the left and the right at the same time |
| A．the traffic must go | B．the people must go |
| C．the traffic must stop | D．the people must stop |
| A．in the morning |
| B．in the evening |
| C．when you go to the wrong way |
| D．when people go to or come back from work |
| A．the same way as in most cities in China |
| B．on the right |
| C．the same way as in most cities in the UK |
| D．in the middle of the roads |
| A．you can enjoy a better view |
| B．it is cooler up there. |
| C．you can have a larger seat |
| D．it is easy for you to know the city well. |
Come to this great store and have a look. Here are some interesting things.
| Card game This is an interesting card game. It can bring you lots of fun. Price: $9 |
Big Ben clock Do you know the Big Ben in London? Here you can buy a Big Ben clock and put it on your desk. Price: $15 |
| Bus money box Is it a toy bus? Yes, and you can put your money in it. Price: $6 |
Bus pencil sharpener This red bus is really a pencil sharpener. You can take it to school in your backpack. Price: $3 |
| A．$9. | B．$15. | C．$6. | D．$3. |
| A．In a card box. | B．In the Big Ben clock. |
| C．In the bus money box. | D．In the bus pencil sharpener. |
| A．A toy. | B．A clock. |
| C．A bus. | D．A pencil sharpener. |
One day a young girl was driving with her father and it started to rain. “What should I do?” the girl asked. “Keep driving,” her father said. Cars began to pull over (靠 …. 停车) to the side of the road. “What should I do?” the young girl asked. “____” her father said. “But don’t stop.”
A few feet up the road, she noticed that even more drivers were also pulling over. “_____Everyone else is pulling over!” she told her father. “Don’t give up, just keep driving!” her father told her.
The rain continued, but she never stopped driving and soon she could see a little more clearly. After a few miles she was again on dry land and the sun came out.
“____” her father said.
“But why now?” the girl asked.
“When you get out, look back at all the people that gave up and are still in the rain.” said her father.
“No man is an island” is a well-known line from John Donne’s Devotion, written more than three hundred years ago. Even now people still agree with him. No one can live a completely isolated life. Without other people, life became empty and sad. We all need friends.
For some of us, though making friends is not difficult, feeling shy, we may not want to make the first move. It is also difficult at times to keep the friends we already have.
There are many books about friendship, but Dale Carnegie’s How to Win Friends and Influence People, written in 1936, is the most famous. This “how to” book about getting along with other people became a best-seller. It was later put into 28 languages.
Dale Carnegie’s advice seems to be simple, but can his advice help you? Do you need to change the way you act? Here is the list of advice from his book.
1. Be friendly and polite.
Always greet with a smile. Begin with “excuse me” or “would you please”, when you want to ask somebody. Remember to say “thank you” and try to be as helpful as you can.
2. Go out of your way to be nice.
Find some time to do special things for other people. Making some soup for a sick neighbour may seem like a little thing to you, but it will make your neighbour feel a lot better.
3. Remember names.
They say that the sweetest music to a person’s ears is the sound of his or her own name.
4. Be open-minded.
Try to understand other people’s ways and ideas and learn something from them.
5. Listen patiently.
When someone is talking to you, look at him or her, listen carefully and say something when necessary.The first sentence “No man is an island” means__________.
| A．no one can live on an island | B．everyone needs friends |
| C．man enjoys living alone | D．we all should be friendly |
We can learn from this passage that ________.
| A．John Donne learned something from Dale Carnegie |
| B．the writer mainly tells people to behave politely |
| C．Carnegie’s book was read by a small number of people |
| D．the writer agrees with John Donne and Dale Carnegie |
Dale Carnegie advises you _________.
| A．not to visit your neighbour too often |
| B．not to say anything when someone talks to you |
| C．not to forget other people’s names |
| D．not to spend time doing something for others |
The best possible title for this passage should be “________”.
| A．A Famous Book | B．How To Make Friends |
| C．Friendship First | D．John Donne and Dale Carnegie |
When you work long hours and Sundays are no longer a day to rest, feeling overworked can become the new normal. Take sportsmen as examples and do the same yourself, so you’ll know if you’re overworking.
Check your resting heart rate (率). Every day, before you get out of bed, take your pulse (脉搏). Usually your heart rate will stay within a few beats every minute. But when you’re overworked, the rate increases. If your heart rate is up in the morning, get a little more rest or sleep that night.
Check your emotions. Getting angry easily? If you can’t put your finger on a clear reason, there may be something wrong with your emotions. Hoping to change the condition won’t help. The only way out is a break.
Check your weight. If you lose or increase more than 1% of body weight from one day to the next, something is wrong. Maybe yesterday you were too busy and failed to notice you didn’t eat and drink enough. Or maybe you failed to notice that you were eating too much.How many ways are mentioned to check if we’re overworking?
| A．Two. | B．Three. |
| C．Four. | D．Five. |
When should we check our heart rate?
| A．In the morning. | B．In the afternoon. |
| C．At noon. | D．At night. |
What is the best way to deal with the problem of overwork?
| A．Doing more sports. | B．Drinking more water. |
| C．Having more rest. | D．Eating less food. |