Health is the most important thing in the world. Nothing is more important than health. If we take away our money, houses, or even our clothes, we can still survive.___1.__ That is why we always try to eat in a healthy way and exercise regularly.
How can we keep healthy? In order to eat healthily, I usually avoid eating food high in fat, like French fries or cookies, which are junk food .2._ I eat a lot of vegetables and fresh fruit which are full of vitamins.
3._ Taking exercise every day helps us build a strong body. Regular exercise is an important part of keeping me healthy.
What’s more, I think friends are an important part of one’s health. _4._I always feel better when I am with friends than I am alone. When I am with friends, I always laugh .Laughing is also an important part of health. It's good to stay with my friends.
By eating properly and exercising regularly, I can keep my mind as well as my body happy. These things sound easy to do, but not many people can manage them. ___5._
A．On the other hand , doing exercise is very important
B．There are some people who like staying alone, but they keep healthy.
C．Many students show that people with a wide range of social contacts don’t get sick
D．But if our health was taken away , it is certain that we would surely die
E. I only eat little meat
F. I think a strong will is necessary if want to keep healthy
G. Some people appear fat because they often eat too much
Few of us act alone in the real world. Most things are done with the help or ideas of other people. Group projects are great practice for high school, college, and real life, when you will probably have a job that requires working with others. Right now, group projects can be fun and they often allow you to do a bigger, more interesting project than you could alone. With group work, you can actually learn more in less time.
Group projects also give you a chance to get to know kids you might not otherwise know or talk with. Group projects are also a great way to practice skills you’re not so sure of. For example: working on a deadline, staying organized, or being patient. And if you’re a little nervous talking in front of a group, a joint project can help you become more comfortable with it. Maybe your group will pick you to tell the whole class about your project. If so, you’ll know your whole group is rooting for you!
One of the most important things about group work is talking and meeting together. It’s a good idea to continually check with everybody on their progress to see if anyone needs help. You might think the first step is to figure out who will do what, but actually it’s getting to know another a little. Take a few minutes to chat. Even if you know each other well, it can help to take a minute to think about your skills and share your strengths and weaknesses. The second step is to go over ground rules from your teacher and any that you want to create together as a group.
1.Group projects can give you a chance to do the following EXCEPT ________.
A．get to know more friends B．learn more than you do alone
C．work in an organized way D．get rid of shyness forever
2.The underlined phrase “root for” in the second paragraph means _______.
A．like B．support C．offer D．prevent
3.What’s the purpose in checking others’ progress?
A．To learn what they will do next.
B．To find good topics to talk with them about.
C．To help them when they need help.
D．To make sure that their work is finished on time.
4. According to the passage, we can infer that _______.
A．group members should be your close friends
B．talking with group members should be the first step of group work
C．knowing persons is more important than your projects
D．rules from teachers are more important than working among group members
Argosy Christmas Ship Festival
Seattle December1—December 23, 2010
The Argosy Christmas Ship Festival is a ship –to –shore holiday celebration that has become a local Northwest tradition. Aboard the Christmas Ship , some of the finest Northwest choirs(唱诗班) sing holiday greetings . These performances are broadcast via speakers to bonfire(篝火) sites and to other boats participating in the parade.
Holiday Island Lights Festival
Friday Harbor, Sand Juan Island December 1—December 31, 2010
An island-wide holiday tradition that includes local businesses decorating contest, a tree lighting ceremony on Dec . 4 with shops staying open until 7:00 pm. On Dec. 11 a Lighted Boat Parade starts the evening, to be followed by the Santa ship coming into Friday Harbor for the children , shops staying open until 7:00 pm . Dec 18-19 Roche Harbor’s Christmas Festival begins at 3:00 pm and will include artists booths, Victorian carol singing , story telling, theater and dining.
Christmas Lighting Festival
Leavenworth December4—December 19, 2010
This old –fashioned Lighted Farm Implement parade, which expressed its admiration for the Yakima Valley’s agricultural heritage, including entries with up to 35,000 lights decorating the tractor, plow or thresher of your choice! Pre-parade activities include a Christmas Tree Ceremony and other special entertainment before the parade. Join us and you’re sure to enjoy the carolers dressed in traditional clothing as they wander through out the Downtown area.
Holiday with Lights
Federal Way December 10, 2010—January 1, 2011
With over a million twinkling lights displayed throughout the park, your heart will be filled with cheer and the spirit of the season! Holiday light displays, festive music and strolling caroler, visit with Santa, enchanted village rides, and much more.
1.Which of the following festivals lasts the longest?
A．Argosy Christmas Ship Festival B．Holiday Island Lights Festival
C．Christmas Lighting Festival D．Holiday with Lights
2.If you want to attend a Lighted Boat Parade, you should go to _______.
A．Seattle B．Leavenworth C．Friday Harbor D．Federal Way
3.If you want to learn something about agriculture heritage, you will possibly attend___.
A．Argosy Christmas Ship Festival B．Holiday Island Lights Festival
C．Christmas Lighting Festival D．Holiday with Lights
4.If you plan to attend one of the activities on Christmas Day, you will have ______choice(s).
A．one B．two C．three D．four
The American book Who Moved My Cheese has bee a bestseller all over the world. It teaches people how to face changes in their lives. Now its author Spence Johnson has written a book just for teens. The book tells us that when facing change in our lives, like a new school or new friends, don't be afraid. Instead, use this change to make a better life. The book gives an example of a change at school. A school is changing from having two terms to three terms because there are too many students.
Several teens are talking about this. Most of them are unhappy and worried. But Chris is not. He laughs and tells a story about two mice, two “little people” and some cheese.
The four are in amaze looking for the cheese. Here, cheese means something important in life, like moving to a new class or getting into college. But they find the cheese is gone. The mice realize that they can’t change what has happened and have to find more cheese. This means finding different dreams. The little people, however, can’t do this. They are afraid of change so they find no cheese
After Chris finishes the story, the friends understand one thing: to get more cheese, move in a new direction quickly. His friends understand how this can be used in the changes all teens face, such as doing well at school or having good relationships or just feeling good about yourself.
1.The book Who Moved My Cheese is __________.
A．read across the world B．written all over the world
C．sold only in America D．loved only by teens
2.What does the text mainly discuss?
A．Never change in our life. B．Change when you like to do.
C．Change with the changes. D．Pay attention to the changes,
3.The underlined word “four”（paragraph 3）refers to __________.
A．Mice and little people B．Students C．Cheese D．Readers
4.In our lives, we should learn from __________.
A．Mice B．Little people C．Chris D．Spence Johnson
5.Which of the following statements is true?
A．The author is Britain.
B．There are three terms in every school.
C．Most teens don't understand Chris' story.
D．The book tells teens how to face changes in their lives.
About a year ago, I went to stay at a Detroit hotel. I didn’t want to 21 too much money with me, so I asked the desk clerk to put a hundred-dollar bill in the safe for me.
The next morning, 22 , the clerk said that he knew nothing about my money. I didn’t have any proof 23 I had given the man the money. There was clearly nothing left to do but go to the 24 lawyer.
The lawyer 25 me to return to the hotel with him and give another hundred dollar bill to the desk. So we did. An hour later, I went 26 to the desk and asked for my money. 27 I had the lawyer as an eyewitness to the 28 hundred dollar bill, the clerk could not say he 29 nothing about it.
Another hour later, I put the second part of the lawyer’s 30 into action. This time both the lawyer and I went to the hotel to 31 for the hundred-dollar bill once again, and 32 the clerk insisted that he had given 33 to me, I said it was not true. The lawyer said to him, “ I 34 this gentleman give you a hundred-dollar bill. If you don’t hand it 35 immediately, I will be forced to call the 36 ”. The clerk realized he had been 37 , so he gave me back the first hundred-dollar bill.
“ I don’t know 38 to thank you enough for 39 my money back.” I said to the lawyer. And what do you suppose he answered? He said, “ Oh, don’t 40 me. That will be one hundred dollars, please.”
1. A．carry B．lend C．spend D．hold
2. A．but B．yet C．however D．instead
3. A．where B．which C．why D．that
4. A．nearest B．farthest C．good D．native
5. A．advised B．promised C．agreed D．followed
6. A．up B．down C．back D．along
7. A．Though B．When C．Unless D．Since
8. A．one B．another C．first D．second
9. A．believed B．had C．knew D．heard
10. A．law B．way C．plan D．words
11. A．search B．ask C．make D．beg
12. A．when B．though C．because D．as
13. A．these B．this C．them D．it
14. A．agreed B．saw C．let D．matched
15. A．over B．in C．up D．out
16. A．policeman B．officer C．official D．clerk
17. A．punished B．helped C．cheated D．understood
18. A．why B．how C．when D．where
19. A．returning B．giving C．getting D．asking for
20. A．believe B．thank C．leave D．fool
— Can I look at the menu before I make an order?
— Of course. ________, madam.
A．Take your time B．Don’t mention it C．Never mind D．Help yourself
