Kids love to run here，there and everywhere．But as we age，we seem to lose the enjoyment of running．This form of exercise，though，offers great benefits（好处）to everyone．It helps with weight control，and it slows down the effects of aging．It helps us relax and increase confidence．Running keeps the heart healthy and muscles and bones strong．It reduces the risk of heart diseases．In addition to health，running has other benefits．You can run almost anywhere：You don't need a gym membership or expensive equipment（器械）．For that reason and others，running is a favourite form of exercise for many people．
If you want to run，how can you get started？It is not wise to start exercising when you are not feeling well．If you haven't exercised in awhile，you should check with your doctor．He or she will let you know if you're healthy enough to try running．If your doctor says OK，you're ready to go！
What's next？
Choose a good pair of running shoes．They don't need to be expensive；they just need to give your feet good support（支撑）．
Find a running partner．On days when you don't feel like exercising，he or she can help encourage you．If you can't find anyone who enjoys running，take your dog along．It is always ready to go outside，and the exercise makes it healthier，too．
Pay attention while you are running ． Be careful with the traffic and run facing the cars coming towards you．Don't wear headphones while running outside．They stop you from hearing cars，stray dogs（流浪狗），etc．Wear bright clothing in order to be seen easily．
If you're ready to start，why not take part in the next"Let's Run"？The event is to raise money for the children and parents in need．It's a great way to experience the pleasure of running while giving a helping hand to the poor．
（1）What are the advantages of running？（Give two examples）
（2）What should you do first before you try running？
（3）What kind of shoes is good for running？
（4）According to the passage，how can you avoid feeling bored with running？
（5）What sentence can be put on the line？
（6）Now you've finished the P．E．exam，will you keep running？Why or why not？
One day, Tomas Jefferson, the president of the USA, was crossing a river with a group of travelers. The river was overflowing its banks. So it was very dangerous to cross it on a horse. Each man was fighting for his life! Then another traveler came and he wanted to cross it, too. But he didn’t have a horse. He watched the group and then asked Jefferson to take him. Jefferson agreed immediately. The man climbed on. After they were both safe to the other side of the river, someone asked the man, “Why did you ask present for help? Did you know him?” The man was shocked because he didn’t know Jefferson was the president. “All I know,” he said, “on some of
your faces were written the answer NO, but there was the answer YES on his face.”Who was Tomas Jefferson?
A. He was a businessman. B. He was a teacher.
C. He was a captain. D. He was the president of the USA. How did they cross the river?
| A．In a boat. | B．On their horses. |
| C．By swimming. | D．By building a bridge. |
When the group were crossing the river, ________.
| A．water was flowing out of the river | B．it was windy and very cold |
| C．there were many empty boats in the river | D．everyone wrote a word on the face |
At last, __________.
| A．both Jefferson and the man were safe to cross the river |
| B．only Jefferson crossed the river |
C．only the man crossed th e river |
| D．Jefferson’s horse died |
From the passage, we know that _________.
| A．all the travelers were kind | B．Jefferson was helpful |
| C．nobody knew the president | D．the man gave Jefferson some money |
Cats are the m
ost popular pets among Americans. So it is not surprising t
here are many expressions about cats. Do you know any of them? Now let me introduce some to you.
Some cats like to catch small birds, like canaries. If someone looks very proud or satisfied with himself, we say he looks like the cat that ate the canary.
Sometimes, a cat likes to play with a small animal it catches. So if you play cat and mouse with someone, you change between different kinds of behavior when dealing with another person. For example, a child might offer something sweet to her little brother, and then take it away when reaches for it.
A cat will often catch a small animal and present it to its owner. The saying that looks like something the cat dragged in describes something in bad condition.
A fat cat is a person with a lot of money.
There are many other expressions about cats in America. How interesting! Which kind of cat are you, or which kind would you like to be? Americans like ________ best as pets.
| A．dogs | B．pigs | C．cats | D．mice |
The canary is a kind of ________.
| A．dog | B．cat | C．bird | D．fish |
If you have much money, we can call you ________.
| A．a fat cat | B．a happy cat | C．a thin cat | D．a sad cat |
If someone always thinks highly of himself, we can say _________.
| A．he plays cat and mouse with someone |
| B．he looks like the cat that ate the canary |
| C．he is a lazy cat |
| D．he has dragged in something |
The passage introduces us ________ expressions about cat.
| A．one | B．two | C．three | D．four |
The match is between Brazil and ___________.
| A．Argentina | B．China | C．Germany | D．Japan |
If Marry wants to be the assistant, she can phone the number ________.
| A．833059 | B．383539 | C．383359 | D．330859 |
Where is Jiuzi Square?
| A．It’s by Longwo Lake. | B．It’s in Biguiyuan village. |
| C．It’s far from the city. | D．It’s in the center of the city. |
You can watch the dolphin show ________
___.
| A．at 9:30 am, Wednesday | B．at 10:00 am, Monday |
| C．at 1:00 pm, Thursday | D．at 11:30 am, Tuesday |
With 24,000yuan, Mr. Green can rent the house for _________.
| A．2 years | B．one year | C．10 months | D．13 months |
Tea, coffee and cocoa are three major drinks all over the world. Tea is drunk by the largest number of people in the world. Tea, as well as silk and porcelain, began to be known by the world over a thousand years ago and has been an important Chinese export since then.
Tea has a history of over 4 , 000 years and China is the home of tea. In ancient China, tea was used as a kind of medicine, while nowadays people drink tea daily.
Longjing, Pu'er, Wulong and Tieguanyin are all famous tea. Thanks to the mild climate and rich soil in Fujian, Zhejiang and Yunnan, tea is produced mainly in these provinces.
The word for tea in different languages came from Chinese, like "cha'i" in Russian. And the Japanese character for tea is written exactly the same as it is in Chinese.
Over the past centuries, Chinese people have developed their unique tea culture, which includes tea planting, tea-leaf picking, tea making, tea drinking and so on. Tea is also popular in some sayings, like "A friendship between gentlemen is like a cup of tea." In dances, songs, poems and novels, tea is often mentioned. loo.
根据短文内容，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳答案。(10分) How many drinks are mentioned in this passage?
| A．Three. | B．Four. | C．Five. | D．Six. |
Tea is produced mainly in Fujian, Zhejiang and Yunnan because__________.
| A．they are all big provinces |
| B．they are all close to the sea |
| C．there are quite a lot of mountains there |
| D．the climate ia mild and the soil is rich there |
The underlined sentence “ A friendship between gentlemen is like a cup of tea. " in the last paragraph means_________.
| A．一个朋友就是一杯茶 |
| B．君子之交淡如水 |
| C．看到朋友就会想起茶 |
| D．绅士才能够喝茶 |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
| A．Tea, cocoa and silk are important Chinese exports. |
| B．Tea has more than 1, 000 years of history. |
| C．Japan is the home of tea. |
D．In ancient China, people used t ea as a kind of medicine. |
Which is the best title for the passage?
| A．China's Tea Culture | B．A Saying of Tea |
| C．Drinks in the World | D．Tea and Coffee |
As we know, Meizhou Island is a famous place of interest in Putian. My pen pal from Australia, Sam, would like to visit it very much. He is coming here for a holiday next week. He is planning to stay here for seven days. He has never come to Putian before, so he needs to know something about it. The weather is the most important thing that he would like to know. He wants to know what he should get ready for the trip and what kinds of clothes he has to take with him. Here is the seven-day weather report for Putian.
根据短文及表格内容，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳答案。How long will Sam stay in Putian?
| A．Two days. | B．Five days. | C．A week. | D．A month. |
What information does Sam most want to know?
| A．The food in Putian. | B．The history of Putian. |
| C．The traffic in Putian. | D．The weather in Putian. |
What will the weather be like on July 5th?
| A．Sunny. | B．Cloudy. | C．Windy. | D．Rainy. |
On July 3rd, the high temperature is________.
A. 26C. B. 28 C. 32 D. 36C.What do you think Sam should wear when he stays in Putian?
