Baron Pierre de Coubertin was a Frenchman. At his time sports were not taught in French schools. De Coubertin believed that sports should go hand in hand with studies. He had an idea. His idea was to begin the Olympics all over again.
Sports teachers of other countries liked De Coubertin ideas. So in 1896, the modern Olympic Games were held in Athens, Greece. Since then the Olympics have been held once every four years, except three times, when there were wars.
The modern Olympic games have many foot races and field sports programs. The longest race in the games is called marathon.
Before the start of the Olympic Games, runners carry lighted torch(火炬) through many nations towards the stadium where the games will be held. These sportsmen are from different countries. Yet they work together to carry the Olympic torch. It is passed from runner to runner, When the last runner enters the stadium, he or she places the torch in a special basin filled with oil. It catches fire. It is then, only then, that the Olympic Games can begin.
The Olympic flame burns throughout the games. It is the flame of peace.
1.Before 1896 French schools didn't teach ______.
A. match B. history C. sports D. physics
2.Baron Pierre de Coubertin ________.
A. was the first man to start the Olympics
B. helped start the modern Olympics
C. believed that sports were less important than studies
D. failed to began the modern Olympics
3.According to this passage, the third modern Olympics should have been held________.
A. 1914 B. 1904 C. 1896 D. 1908
4.Marathon in the passage is________.
A. a foot race B. a jumping contest C. a field sport D. a boxing match
5.Which of the following is NOT true?
A. The Olympics do not begin until the basin of oil catches the fire.
B. The torch is carried from runner to runner through many countries.
C. Runners who carry the torch can be men or women.
D. After the start of the Olympics, the Olympic flame is put out.
On the bus, on the subway, every head is lowered to a cell phone, iPad, or other digital device. But does this mean more and more people are getting into reading the digital way?
According to the National Reading Survey, before the 17th World Reading Day on April 23, only 1.2 percent of Chinese people said they read a lot. But 38.6 percent said they read on digital devices like cell phone and e-books. This is a 17.7 percent increase from 2010.
Many experts are talking about a trend toward fragmented reading ––reading many short messages or items on a digital device like a cell phone instead of one long text in a book.
Zhao jianmin, a professor at Shanghai University, said fragmented reading was part of modern life. “The fast pace of life leaves many people no time to sit and read a whole book,” he said. “So making use of fragmented time to read is sure to be a trend”
Fragmented reading has its advantages. People can enjoy large amounts of information, knowledge and entertainment in a short time. Digital reading is faster than traditional deep reading.
However, some experts fear the trend of digital reading will lead people to read in a simple way. Xu Guosheng, at a Chinese Academy of Press and Publication, says fragmented reading makes it harder for people to think more about what they read. He also warned fragmented reading could make people lazy about remembering facts because they know they can always just search for answers online.
“Fragmented reading is sometimes good, but don’t let it take all your time,” suggested Tian Zhilng, an editor. He said it was important to read quality books in a deeper way, and we should read for knowledge, for practical use and for pleasure. He suggested people choose easy books first, then move onto more difficult ones.
1. How many disadvantages of fragmented reading have been mentioned?
A. 1 B.2 C. 3 D.4
2. How does Tian Zhiling think about people should read?
A. They should spend more time reading on digital device.
B. They should spend days reading whole novels at a time.
C. They should read both on digital devices and quality books.
D. They should read a fun way instead of a traditional way.
3. The underlined word “pace” means _________ in Chinese.
A. 行走 B.步骤 C. 节奏 D. 步测
4.What can we learn from the article?
A. Chinese people read in a simple way these days.
B. Students should read more to get high marks.
C. Reading on a digital device is harmful to health.
D. People’s reading habits are changing.
5.What is the main idea of the article?
A. The results of a national reading survey.
B. An explanation of a new trend in reading.
C. The advice on how to read the digital way.
D. A call to return to traditional deep reading.
Stress is a normal physical response to things that make people feel worried or break their balance of life in some way.
Stress isn’t always bad. Sometimes, people’s stress is important during emergency situation, such as when a driver has to stop his car to avoid an accident. Sometimes, stress can help people do their best, like while getting ready before a big competition or exam.
However, too much or long-term stress gives people a stress overload. People with stress overloads may have problems remembering or concentrating on things. They are quick to get angry or lose patience. They may even have other problems, such as sleeping problems, headache and often getting colds.
What are some ways to deal with stress?
Ask for help.
Everyone has stress. For many people, stress is so common that it has become a way of life. Don’t be too shy to tell your parents or teachers that you are having a hard time. They may comfort you or give you some useful advice. Sometimes just sharing your problems with someone else can make you feel better.
Solve the little problems.
Develop skills to calmly look at a problem, choose a way to solve it and take action. Solving the little problems successfully helps to build confidence to move on life’s bigger ones.
Learn to relax.
Activities that make people clam and happy can help manage stress. For example, reading a good book, enjoying music, spending time with your parents, getting a good night’s sleep, or just taking a relaxing bath are all good ways to reduce your stress..
Encourage yourself with positive words.
When you are under your stress, saying certain things to yourself may help you feel more confident. For example, you might tell yourself, “I will do the best that I can.” or “I can handle this if I take it one step at a time.”
1. People with stress overloads may___________.
a. have trouble concentrating on things b. have good memories
c. have sleeping problems d. easy to get impatient
A. abd B. acd C. abc D. bcd
2.Which of the following is TRUE?
A. Stress is a kind of serious heart disease.
B. Stress is always bad for people.
C. Stress is always useless for an exam.
D. Stress is greatly needed sometimes.
3.Which is NOT the way that people solve their stress?
A. Sharing problems with others to get help.
B. Relaxing by enjoying music.
C. Try to be confident.
D. Having disagreement with someone else.
4.What does the underlined word handle in the last paragraph mean in Chinese?
A.处理 B. 触摸 C. 把柄 D. 搬运
5.The purpose of this article is to tell us_____________.
A. how to get good results with the help of stress
B. what a stress overload is and how to get rid of it
C. how to deal with stress and reduce it
D. what problems stress overloads might cause
Cats are creatures of habit. They like to go to sleep about the same time every day and for a certain length of time. They seem to have a natural clock inside them that tells them when to sleep. Cats increase their regular sleep with occasional cat naps.(打盹). Some experts feel that humans can also get advantages from this habit. Cats nap help to build up energy in the body. They are also a good way to get rid of trouble! Since cats have the same moods as humans, some experts believe that people can improve their moods. People might become happier.
A number of famous people have copied cats by taking cat naps during the day. The naps would usually last from 15 to 30 minutes. Winston Churchill took cat naps. So did President Harry Truman, John F. Kennedy, and Lyndon B. Johnson. These famous men were known for their energy. They were also able to work long hours, often into the night. Napping was their secret.
1. From the passage we know that cats_________________.
A. do not have regular sleep
B. have occasional sleep as well as naps every day
C. take naps to add to their regular sleep
D. take naps when they are not happy
2. Naps usually last ________.
A. three hours B. less than half an hour
C. forty-five minutes D. fifty-five minutes
3.which of the following is NOT true?
A. Cats have the same moods as people.
B. Some famous people take cat naps.
C. Some people have full energy after they take cat naps.
D. People should take their naps secretly.
4. How many famous men were known for their energy have been mentioned?
A. 3 B. 4 C. 5 D.6
5.Taking cat naps ________.
A. will make a person lazy and tired
B. is a bad habit
C. will make people feel better
D. can help people to become famous
The best thing to start your day is a good breakfast. There are different of breakfasts around the world.
“Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper(穷人).” the old saying tells us, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It us with energy after a long night without food.
If people don’t have breakfast in the morning, they will feel tired and get angry . Breakfast helps stay more focused in school. A study showed that children who eat breakfast regularly score in most subjects.
Breakfast is also important for weight loss. If you have a balanced breakfast, you will eat less throughout the day.
A healthy and breakfast should include some protein(蛋白质) like eggs, milk or a little meat, which makes you all day. Carbohydrates(碳水化合物) like rice or bread keep you active. Vegetables and fruit have the vitamins humans need.
, in China, breakfast is different from region to region. Porridge pickles(腌菜)，baozi, noodles, soybean milk and youtiao are common throughout the country. Although western culture has influenced China a lot, most people still traditional Chinese breakfast. They think that porridge and noodles are not only easily digested, but also can provide enough in the morning
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— Daddy, how do you like it if I buy a purse for mummy on Mother’s Day?
— ______________
A. It couldn’t be better. B. I don’t like it. C. It’s too expensive. D. Don’t trouble.
