Sports can help you keep fit and get in touch with nature. However, whether you are on the mountains, in the waves, or on the grassland, you should be aware that your sport of choice might have great influence on the environment.
Some sports are resource-hungry. Golf, as you may know, eats up not only large areas of countryside, but also tons of water. Besides, all sorts of chemicals and huge amounts of energy are used to keep its courses (球场) in good condition. This causes major environmental effects. For example, in the dry regions of Portugal and Spain, golf is often held responsible for serious water shortage in some local areas.
There are many environment-friendly sport. Power walking is one of them that you could take up today. You don’t need any special equipment except a good pair of shoes; and you don’t have to worry about resources and your purse. Simple and free, power walking can also keep you fit. If you walk regularly, it will be good for your heart and bones. Experts say that 20 minutes of power walking daily can make you feel less anxious, sleep well and have better weight control.
Whatever sport you take up, you can make it greener by using environment-friendly equipment and buying products made from recycled materials. But the final goal should be “green gyms”. They are better replacements for traditional health clubs and modern sports centers. Members of green gyms play sports outdoors, in the countryside or other open spaces. There is no special requirement for you to start your membership. And best of all, it’s free.
1. Which of the following is the author most probably in favor of?
A. Cycling around a lake.
B. Motor racing in the desert.
C. Playing basketball in a gym.
D. Swimming in a sports center.
2.What do we know about golf from the passage?
A. It is popular in Portugal and Spain.
B. It causes water shortages around the world.
C. It pollutes the earth with chemicals and wastes.
D. It needs water and electricity to keep its courses green.
3.The author uses power walking as an example mainly because ___________.
A. it is an outdoor sport
B. it improves our health
C. it uses fewer resources
D. it is recommended by experts
4.The author writes the passage to ____________.
A. show us the function of major sports
B. encourage us to go in for green sports
C. discuss the major influence of popular sports
D. introduce different types of environment-friendly sports
After the examination, the doctor told my parents my sight would get worse and that I would lose my sight finally. On the way home from hospital, no one said a word. One day, would I only imagine the scenery beyond the glass rather than see it?
That September, I entered middle school. Most nights I had homework that included an armful of books to read. To keep up with other children, I took great trouble to finish the task. With my nose a couple of inches from the page, I was tired easily. What’s worse, after I had read several pages on my own, the words slipped off the page into inky pools.
However, then I did not have audio books and electronic devices like kids do now. Instead, Mom volunteered to read out loud. Mom worked part-time, cleaned the house, cooked and spent time with Grandma. In spite of being so busy, she showed up in my room like clockwork. She put on her reading glasses. Mom always thought those glasses made her look old. To me, she looked like a teacher.
In my room, Mom’s voice raced with the ticking of the clock. Being forced to focus on listening, I found a way to keep my marks up and compete with the other kids. When the teacher asked a question, I raised my hand with confidence. Teachers praised me for having a good memory. Reading removed my fear for my failing sight, reading also made me curious about other people’s challenges and how they managed. Though I could not use my eyes to fix on each passage, my mind lit up with every new book.
True to what the doctor said, the worst came, but thanks to Mom, my sense of hearing now allows me to “see”. This was the most precious gift from a mother to her child.
1.Why did the author and his parents keep silent on their way back home from hospital?
A. They all wanted to have a good rest.
B. The author didn’t do well in the exam.
C. What the doctor said made them worried.
D. They focused on the scenery along the road.
2.How did the author manage to get high marks?
A. By being confident.
B. By listening carefully.
C. By getting help from his classmates.
D. By reading as many books as possible.
3.We can learn from the text that ____________.
A. the author’s sight recovered finally
B. reading made the author more sensitive
C. the author’s mother didn’t work
to look after him
D. reading made the author not worry about his sight
4. Which of the following could be the best title of the text?
A. My eyesight trouble
B. An unforgettable experience
C. With ears wide open
D. About Mother’s love
书面表达
请根据自己的经验，以Ways of Making Friends为题写一篇英语短文。
内容包括：
1. 每个人都需要朋友，如何交友极为重要。
2 列举交友方式 (例如对他人友好；记住名字等)
注意：1 词数 100左右；
2 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3 短文中不能出现与本人相关的信息。
短文改错
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（﹨）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线（___），并在该词下面写出修改的词。
注意:1. 每处错误及修改均仅限一词；
2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
My school life is very interesting but meaningful. I usually get up at a quarter past six. After I wash his face, I read English for about half an hour, that I think is a good habit. I always go to school by bike, to eat lunch at school and have a short sleep in the classroom. On the afternoon school is over at 5 o’clock. After school, we often play basketball or do some other sport on the playground happy. I went home at about five forty. After have supper, I watch TV for while, and then I do my homework. I go to bed at about 9:30.
选择单词或短语并用其正确形式填空。
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1.The boy fell through the ice, but fortunately was saved by two _________.
2.In South Korea on April 16, 2014, a passenger boat _______ in the Yellow Sea, on which at least 250 school children were killed.
3.He _________________ with his son and promised to take him to the Disney Land if he passed the exam.
4.The true story of the little dog who kept _______________ his master’s grave(坟墓) for fourteen years moved the people all over the world.
5.Over time, some old customs survived while others ____________________.
6.I have to believe that encouragement is so _____________ that it can change a person.
7.Every year, many natural ___________happen all over the world.
8.At that time the Jewish ___________in the development of economy and culture.
9.Under the _________of the teacher, he found his own way of studying English.
10.We all know she is not ________at all, so I advise you not to tell her your secrets.
根据短文内容。从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。
Darling Kelli
I’m so sorry I will not get to see you grow up as I so want to. Please don’t blame people or the world for this. I wish I didn’t have cancer and you didn’t have to see me in pain as you often do now.
_1._ We don’t have that time. I won’t be able to drop you off on your first day at big school, pick you up after your first date, hold you when your heart hurts or cheer when you graduate.
But while your old dad is still around I thought I’d try to give you some life advice. I hope it gives you some comfort.
School
Everyone will say it’s important to work hard at school. Hopefully you’ll always do your best. I did well at school but did it do me much good in life? Not really. __2.__
Mummy
You and your mum will argue at times, especially when you’re a teenager. __3.__ Give Mummy a hug when she is feeling sad and help each other get through any horrible times when I am gone. When you’re a teenager you might think your friends are right and your mum is wrong. But she has to make hard decisions for you. Treat her well.
Christmas & birthdays
On your first Christmas without me, I’d love if you and Mummy would light a candle and remember me for a few minutes. It would be great if you two did the monkey dance together. That’s something to make me smile from up above.
I’ve given Nanny Sue presents for all your birthdays. I wish I could be there to see you open them. __4.__
__5.__
In life, many people will say you cannot do things. You make up your mind. Can you? Big challenges involve risks so make smart choices. Those who told me I couldn’t do certain things didn’t want me to do them. If you want something, it is nearly always possible, so do your best. I’m sure there’s a lot you can achieve!
And finally, thank you for being you, Kelli. Having you as my daughter is the greatest honour of my life.
All my love, always, to you princess and to Mummy,
Daddy
A. Please remember she loves you and wants the best for you.
B. Most dads and daughters have decades to chat around the kitchen table.
C. Remember your life motto.
D. Believe in yourself.
E. School work is important, but make sure you have fun too.
F. Remember to write thank-you letters for presents of kindness as it is always nice to act with grace and gratitude.
G. Hopefully you will like everything as it’s hard to imagine you at 10, 15, and 20.
