It’s obviously true that not all people like to work, but everyone likes to play. All over the world, men and women, young and old, enjoy recreational activities. So, beyond doubt, entertainment plays an important role in our daily lives. In modern society, there is a broad range of recreational activities—from online computer games to lovely picnics—that meet the needs of different groups of people. Therefore, it won’t be difficult for you to find some recreation to refresh your body and mind.
Recreational activities have a number of benefits, especially in this highly competitive society. They can help us relax, have fun and relieve stress. In fact, I believe there is no better way to get exercise and relieve stress than to take an active part in recreational activities. But can recreational activities do us harm? Of course they can. Let’s take TV as an example. There is no denying that TV offers access to the latest news and to useful knowledge, while providing us with entertainment. However, if we spend too much time watching TV, it will numb our mind and destroy our creativity, which is exactly the opposite of what we really want. What’s more, TV can also show some pornographic programs, which are absolutely unsuitable for us young students. So, just as the old saying goes, every coin has two sides, and watching TV is no exception.
As a student, I think recreational activities are very important for us. But this doesn’t mean we should take up whatever recreational activities are available. Instead, we should strike a balance between work and rest. We should have our own judgment, which means knowing what is good for us and what is not. And we should exercise self-control so as not to become addicted to them. I believe moderate recreational activity will benefit us in many ways and help us live a full, meaningful life.
1.Why does entertainment play an important role in people’s daily lives?
A. Because online computer games are popular with people.
B. Because entertainment can help people have fun instead of relieving stress.
C. Because people of all ages enjoy recreational activities.
D. Because it is easy and convenient to take up any recreational activity.
2.Which of the following statements is not counted as the disadvantage of TV?
A. People are addicted to watching TV.
B. TV provides people with the latest news.
C. Some programs are unsuitable for young students.
D. Spending too much time on it may destroy people’s creativity
3.In the author’s opinion, what is the proper attitude to recreational activities?
A. Spending as much time as we like watching TV.
B. Taking part in any recreational activities available.
C. Learning to control ourselves about entertainment.
D. Benefiting us by taking part in different activities.
8:30 PM
Outlook
Outlook is back with a new series of reports to keep you up to date with all that’s new in the world of entertainment. Stories go all the way from the technical to the romantic, from stage to screen. There will be reports of the stars of the moment, the stars of the future and the stars of the past. The director with his new film, the designer with the latest fashion, and the musician with the popular song are part of the new Outlook. The program is introduced by Fran Levine.
9:00 PM
Discovery
When a 10-year-old boy gets a first class degree in mathematics or an 8-year-old boy plays chess like a future grand master, they are considered as geniuses. Where does the quality of genius come from? Is it all in the genes(基因) or can any child be turned into a genius? And if parents do have a child who might become a genius in the future, what should they do? In this 30-minute film, Barry Johnson, the professor at School of Medicine, New York University, will help you discover the answer.
10:00 PM
Science/Health
Is it possible to beat high blood pressure without drugs? The answer is “yes”, according to the researchers at Johns Hopkins and three other medical centers. After a study of 800 persons with high blood pressure, they found that after 6 months, those devoted to weight loss-exercise and eating a low-salt, low-fat food lost about 13 pounds and became fitter. Plus, 35% of them dropped into the “normal” category(范畴). This week, Dr Alan Duckworth will tell you how these people reduce their blood pressure to a level similar to what’s achieved with hypertension drugs.
1.The main purpose of writing these three texts is _____________.
A. to invite people to see films B. to invite people to join in topic discussions
C. to attract more students to attend lectures D. to attract more people to watch TV programs
2.From Outlook, you can get a great deal of information about __________________.
A. story tellers B. famous stars C. film companies D. music fans
3.Who will be most probably interested in Discovery?
A. Parents who want to send their children to a school of medicine.
B. Children who are good at mathematics.
C. Parents who want their child to become another Albert Einstein.
D. Children who are interested in playing chess.
4.“Johns Hopkins” is _____________.
A. a famous university B. a medical center
C. a well-known doctor D. a drug company
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
The Platform Shoe
James was a curious young man. Everywhere he went, he liked to observe things and to ___1___ people, what they did, and what they wore. ___2___ he was making sudden ___3___ all the time. He couldn’t really help it, and it just happened.
For example, he saw a man whose __4__was covered in tattoos（纹身）.That man was __5___ and walked with pride. James imagined him __6___ people up, sometimes with poles and sometimes with his hands, speaking __7__ words each time he opened his mouth. Many gang members with tattooed body perhaps, James thought to himself.
Sometimes James felt guilty for __8___ others this way, but that feeling was __9__ and never really lasted.
Then, one time, he saw a woman ___10__ alone in a bar. The woman was middle-aged, quite fat, and although she was not ___11___， James could tell she was a short lady. As usual, James glanced across at her. As his eyes reached her ___12___, he got a shock.
There she was, on her left foot, wearing a ___13___ shoe that was at least 3 inches high. How could such a little middle-aged lady who was ___14__ be so vain as to wear such high platforms? Look ___15___? In that short moment of time, __16__ thoughts flowed through James’ mind.
A second later, James’ eyes __17___ moved across to the lady’s right foot. And there, he got an even bigger __18___-----it was a flat shoe. She was not vain; she was just a disabled woman. If anything, she deserved __19___, certainly not blame, not even mental blame.
James was struck with great __20___.It was a cruel lesson he had to learn about not jumping to conclusions, about not judging people, especially so quickly.
1.A.greet B.watch C.meet D.cheat
2.A.Gradually B.Regularly C.Surely D.Commonly
3.A.mistakes B.decisions C.judgments D.promises
4.A.face B.shoulder C.body D.arm
5.A.ugly B.tough C.ambitious D.strong
6.A.cheering B.dressing C.beating D.holding
7.A.humorous B.modest C.bad D.cautious
8.A.suspecting B.judging C.helping D.cursing
9.A.temporary B.endless C.permanent D.deep
10.A.performing B.drinking C.reading D.singing
11.A.speaking B.standing C.sitting D.walking
12.A.feet B.hands C.eyes D.legs
13.A.leather B.tennis C.platform D.flat
14.A.common B.usual C.normal D.ordinary
15.A.strange B.mysterious C.responsible D.beautiful
16.A.inspiring B.blaming C.persuading D.defending
17.A.naturally B.secretly C.firmly D.coldly
18.A.pleasure B.honor C.comfort D.shock
19.A.love B.award C.sympathy D.gift
20.A.fear B.guilt C.pity D.panic三 阅读
--I can’t repair these until tomorrow, I’m afraid.
--- That’s okay. There’s ______.
A. no doubt B. no wonder C. no need D. no hurry
______he wants to know is _____ we can finish out work by tomorrow morning.
A. What; whether B. What; that C. That; whether D. That; if
---Is Mary still performing?
----I’m afraid not. She is said_____ the stage already.
A. to have left B. to leave C. to have been left D. to be left
