In today's fast paced，high stress world people are working longer hours than ever，and often exhaust themselves at day's end in front of the television to relax enough to begin again in the morning. However，television watching，for most people，does not really lower stress. Studies show that TV viewing more than an hour or so actually creates stress and，especially in women，may lead to the blues. Most individuals are unaware that doing some exercise after work makes them more energetic since it increases energy levels.
Wise use of free time does not mean getting an advanced degree，although the mental encouragement gained through education is unbeatable in keeping your mind active. Learning new things nearly always adds a spark to your daily life，especially if it is a favorite topic，such as sport，fashion，or art. Also，look through your bookstore or library to find books on your interests. Try to replace a half hour TV watching with reading.
It is reported that in the United States recently，many individuals have as few as two good friends. Long work hours and car commute act to separate people from each other. This separation is deadly. Find ways to meet people at the end of the day and on weekends. Often this can be best done by combining activities，such as by joining a walking group to get both exercise and companionship. Taking a class will lift your spirits and allow you to meet others with similar interests. Hobbies are great for reducing stress and provide another opportunity for social interaction.
Using your free time to aid your health may include these elements and many more，such as going to concerts and spending time with family. Overall，the key is to spend less free time being passive. The best ways to use free time are to be mentally and physically active，spend some time outdoors，and interact with other people on a regular basis.
1.What can we learn from the passage?
A.Watching television may cause women to feel depressed.
B.Finding interests and hobbies in common means taking a class.
C.Going to concerts is the best way to make you mentally active.
D.Getting an advanced degree in education always lights up your life.
2.What does the underlined word “commute” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?
A.The arrangement to work every day.
B.The journey to work every day.
C.The communication between people.
D.The separation between people.
3.Which would be the best title for the passage?
A.Live a Happy and Healthy Life
B.Relax Yourself in Various Ways
C.Spend Your Free Time Wisely
D.Interact With Others Outdoors
"Mum, can I invite my classmate Brett over to stay tomorrow night, please? It's Friday, and we don't have any _______. Can I, please?" Mum was sitting at the kitchen table. Dad was _______next to her, resting his head on his arms. Mum could _______that James wanted so badly to have his friend over.
"I'm so sorry, James," she said.
"I'm never allowed to have friends come to the house? Why, Mum?" James asked sadly, almost in _______.
"I know it's _______for you," Mum said softly. "But I'm just worried other people might think we're a little. . . strange. And then they would make fun of you. "
"No, they wouldn't, Mum," James protested. "We're not _______at all. We're just ordinary people. "
Mum sighed heavily. "To tell you the truth, James, my neck has been so painful that it's given me a heavy _______. And your poor father — he doesn't feel _______. He really needs a rest. "
"I can help, Mum!" James said. " _______I can make you and Dad feel better, can Brett come over? Please?"
"Well. . . " Mum began.
"Great! Thanks, Mum!" James almost shouted. "Just sit there, don't move. " He rushed over to the kitchen drawer and ________what he needed — two spanners(扳手). "Hang on, Mum," he said. "This won't take a second. " After some ________, James was finished. With a smile of ________on his face he said, "There! How does that feel?" "Oh, James," Mum said. "That's much better! How did you do it?"
"Easy," James said ________. "Dad had tightened your neck bolts(螺栓) too much! I just________them slightly! I learned that in robotic science at school. "
"What about your father? Can you ________him?" asked Mum.
"I'll try," James replied. He ________up Dad's hair at the back of his neck, and plugged the electric wire into Dad's head. Then he turned the ________on. Dad opened his eyes and ________immediately. "He just let his ________run too low, that's all," James said. "Shall I tell Brett to come over straight after school tomorrow?"
"I guess so," replied Mum. "Your friends will just have to ________that we are a very unusual family. Thanks, son!"
1.A.chance B.message C.homework D.difficulty
2.A.asleep B.reading C.alone D.standing
3.A.explain B.see C.agree D.doubt
4.A.terror B.tears C.surprise D.silence
5.A.fair B.easy C.good D.hard
6.A.strange B.normal C.popular D.anxious
7.A.headache B.loss C.task D.day
8.A.ill B.funny C.sorry D.well
9.A.As B.If C.Since D.Before
10.A.kept B.controlled C.found D.returned
11.A.requests B.thoughts C.repairs D.instructions
12.A.sympathy B.satisfaction C.bitterness D.politeness
13.A.embarrassedly B.gratefully C.impatiently D.proudly
14.A.adjusted B.collected C.produced D.covered
15.A.greet B.accompany C.help D.ask
16.A.lifted B.caught C.gave D.filled
17.A.television B.power C.light D.gas
18.A.grew up B.lay down C.broke down D.sat up
19.A.food B.temperature C.battery D.blood
20.A.prove B.expect C.suspect D.accept
—What makes you so unhappy?
— .
A.Because I’ve put on weight
B.Putting on weight
C.For I’ve lost some weight
D.Because of my putting on weight
We had no food left in our backpacks, and things worse, it began to pour.
A.making B.to have made C.having made D.to make
—Can I help you, sir?
—Yes, what’s the price of the apple?
—Ninety-seven per kilogram.
A.pences B.pence C.penny D.pennys
I was _______ with my son about his carelessness, which _______ the main cause of his failure in math.
A.annoyed; were B.amazed; was C.amazing; were D.annoyed; was
