My alarm o’clock rings in my ears at 5:00 every morning. On hearing the ring, I will get out of bed and put on my glasses. The house is quiet as I walk downstairs while my husband and three kids sleep in peace. Instead of going for a long run as usual, today I chose my favorite exercise DVD and started moving. Sweat rolled down my face and into my eyes. My heart beat wildly as I face my body to finish each movement before a mirror. Of course I felt extremely tired towards the end, but a smile spread across my face. I smiled because the DVD was over, and there appeared a brighter smile of success from pushing my body to its extreme limit.
While some people are fond of chocolate, shopping, smoking, or work, what I need is taking exercise to pass each day. People shake their heads when they see me run with sweating heavily through the town. Some look surprised when I refuse to try just one bite of chocolate cake. They seem greatly puzzled by my “no thank you,” or by my choice to just have a vegetable salad. I have come to realize that it doesn’t matter to just say “No.” to any kind of food that I don’t want to eat.
Do you wonder what drives me to roll out of bed at 5:00 a.m. every morning? What makes me refuse ice cream firmly? Commitment—I’m determined to change my life with a way which can not only free me from daily anxiety, but also increase energy and self–confidence. And above all it will surely help me to keep good body shape and maybe extend my life. This is the real reason why there’s a huge smile spreading across my face when I look at myself in the mirror or try on my favorite pair of jeans that now fit me just right and look perfectly on me. I never doubt that I cannot make a difference within myself inside and out without such commitment and sweat.
1.From the text we can conclude that the author___________.
A. desires to look different from others.
B. expects to develop a good body shape.
C. has difficulty getting along with others.
D. behaves strangely every morning she gets up
2.Which statement is TRUE according to Paragraph 2 ?
A. Others don’t understand the author.
B. Others help the author by offering her food.
C. The author doesn’t understand others.
D. The author hates to make others surprised.
3.The underlined word “commitment” in the last paragraph refers to ________.
A. good health B. firm belief C. a habit D. a permission
4.Why is there a smile on the author’s face in the morning?
A. Because she sees her family sleeping peacefully.
B. Because she finishes her favorite exercise.
C. Because she enjoys the inspiring DVD music.
D. Because she feels a sense of achievement
Parents’ blessing will play a great part in the growth of their children. My father wrote me a valuable letter before his death, one part of which always 36 . “I know you will do 37 great that will set you among the very best one day in the future.”
Since I first read his 38 at 12, they have lived in my heart. 39 ,I knew that my dad’s believing in me gave me permission to believe in 40 . “You will do something great.” He didn’t know 41 that would mean, but whenever I felt 42 of myself, I remember my father’s words, and 43 he were here, so I could ask, “Is this what you were 44 about, Dad?”
Many years have passed, and I believe that my father 45 have been proud when I 46 from basic training and became a rescue swimmer. Lately, I’ve come to realize he’d want me to move 47 to what comes next: to be proud of, and believe in someone else.
Yes, it’s time to all of us to 48 writing our own letters to our children. They look to us with the same 49 . “Is this it, Daddy? Am I doing fine?” It’s why every child growing up says, “Watch me!” Our children don’t 50 because they are not afraid to fail. They are only afraid of failing 51___.
Remember to give your children 52 to succeed. If you don’t have children, then write a letter to someone who 53 you. They are waiting for you to believe in them. Trust me, love will be 54 real and their belief in themselves will be greater if you write the words on their hearts: “ 55 ! You will do something great.” Not having that blessing from someone they love may be the only thing holding them back.
1.A. picks out B. shows out C. stands out D. turns out
2.A. everything B. nothing C. anything D. something
3.A. sentences B. letter C. words D. message
4.A. Growing up B. Turning up C. Bringing up D. Taking up
5.A. himself B. myself C. itself D. themselves
6.A. who B. how C. which D. what
7.A. disappointed B. active C. proud D. upset
8.A. hoped B. wished C. expected D. thought
9.A. talking B. doubting C. dreaming D. discussing
10.A. might B. would C. will D. must
11.A. graduated B. recovered C. appeared D. survived
12.A. up B. on C. away D. in
13.A. stop B. keep C. start D. continue
14.A. demand B. response C. desire D. question
15.A. hold on B. keep on C. hold back D. take back
16.A. us B. him C. you D. tm
17.A. impression B. direction C. explanation D. permission
18.A. looks through B. looks down on C. looks up to D. looks forward to
19.A. more B. less C. much D. little
20.A. Watch out B. Never fear C. Take it easy D. Never mind.
We’ll ________ to finish the task whatever difficulty we _________.
A. succeed; bring out B. manage; come across
C. succeed; come across D. manage; bring out
－Are you sure you have to? It’s been so late. Make it another time?
－I don’t know ________ I can do it if not now.
A. how B. what C. when D. that
Are you interested in travelling in the dangerous mountains in America? Here are some tour plans for you to choose.
Tour 1 Garland Valley
Bring your drink and lunch for this walk in a beautiful area of the Blue Mountains. Garland Valley is close to the town of Garland but is part of the National Park. Many wild animals live in this area, including many rare birds. This is a great walk for bird-lovers. The trip lasts four hours. Book in advance. Cost: $ 15 When: May 8, May 15
Tour 2 Flashlight Adventure
Put on your warm clothes, bring a flashligh and a pair of glasses, and come for a night walk along the Dungog Valley. A guide will lead the tour. Many of the animals you will see on this trip can only be seen at night. The guide will tell you about the lives of the animals you see. Numbers are strictly controlled on night trips, so be sure to book early. This walk lasts two and a half hours.
Cost: $ 12 When: May 8, May 15, May22
Tour 3 Black Bear Count
There have been fires in this area in the last few years and the Office of the National Park is not sure how many black bears are still living. Some bears have been seen since the fires, and the Office has asked for young people to help count them. The entire trip will last three hours. Remember to book in advance.
Cost: Free When: May 8
Advice to be followed:
☆ Please bring enough water and food for all walks.
☆ Wear good walking shoes-no high heels.
☆ Wear a hat for day walks.
☆ Dress warmly for night walks.
☆ Children must be with an adult.
☆ Make sure your flashlight works well and bring extra batteries for night walks.
☆ Follow all instructions from guides during the walks. The mountains are so
dangerous that you have to care.
1.Where are these tours likely to take place?
A. In a modern noisy city.
B. In a special kind of zoo
C. In a park in the mountains.
D. In three different countries.
2.On which tours had you better wear a hat according to advice?
A. Tour 1
B. Tour 2
C. Tour 2&3
D. Tour 1& 3
3.On which trip are you likely to see animals that are active at night but may sleep during the day?
A. Flashlight Adventure
B. Garland Valley.
C. Black Bear Count
D. None of the trips.
4.Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Extra batteries are needed for Tour 1 & 3.
B. All three tours require booking in advance.
C. It’s clearly advised to wear a hat for Tour 2.
D. Tour 3 will take the longest hours to finish.
5.What is the best title for the passage?
A. Some Adventure Tours in America
B. Hunting around the Great Mountains
C. Interesting Tours in Different Parks
D. Discovery Tours in the Mountains
It’s certain that the following tale is a nice example that can teach us a good lesson. One day, a young man 36 begged from door to door along the street. 37 an old wallet in hand, he was asking for a few coins to buy something to eat. He kept complaining about his bad 38 and kept wondering why those who had so much money were never 39 and were always desiring more.
“As for me, if I had only enough to eat and to wear, I would not want anything more."
Just at that moment Goddess Fortune 40 the beggar among the crowd and approached him, greeting, “Hi, young man, I have wished to 41 you for a long time. If you open your wallet, I will pour my gold into it. But keep in mind that I will do that only on this 42 : All that falls into the wallet will be pure gold belonging to you; but every piece falling upon the ground 43 become dust, worth nothing. Are you clear?”
“I see. Now I’m ready. ” said the beggar with confidence.
“Then you should 44 ! It’s obvious that your wallet is a/an 45 one, so don’t load it too heavily,” said the Goddess Fortune.
The excited beggar could hardly 46 to have gold. He quickly opened his wallet, and a 47 of yellow coins was poured into it. The wallet became heavier and heavier.
“Is that enough? Isn’t it cracking? Will your wallet strong enough for more?” warned the Goddess.
“Never 48 .It’s still strong enough now” replied the beggar firmly.
The wallet was filled with so many coins that the beggar’s hands began to 49 . “Ah, if only the golden stream would 50 forever! Just a little more,” said the beggar, “ 51 just a handful or two.”
“There! It’s full. The wallet will 52 .” warned the Goddess again, but the beggar insisted, “ I know it will 53 a little more, just a little more.”
One more piece was added and the wallet split. The 54 fell upon the ground and became dust. The greedy beggar had now 55 but his broken wallet.
1.A. in debt B. in rags C. in danger D. in trouble
2.A. Picking B. Gathering C. Winning D. Holding
3.A. clothes B. wallet C. fortune D. chance
4.A. relaxed B. disappointed C. worried D. satisfied
5.A. admitted B. seized C. realized D. spotted
6.A. help B. forgive C. praise D. comfort
7.A. occasion B. condition C. situation D. suggestion
8.A. shall B. would C. should D. might
9.A. look down B. look after C. look up D. look out
10.A. small B. worn C. empty D. full
11.A. stand B. think C. breathe D. wait
12.A. stream B. piece C. pair D. variety
13.A. ask B. request C. insist D. fear
14.A. spread B. shake C. loose D. close
15.A. pour B. end C. dry D. freeze
16.A. take B. lend C. add D. send
17.A. flow B. change C. disappear D. burst
18.A. attract B. hold C. include D. permit
19.A. present B. food C. treasure D. metal
20.A. nothing B. anything C. everything D. something
