Do you have a headache during a test? Are you so worried about something that you have a headache or even can’t sleep at night? If so, then you know what stress is. Stress is what you feel when you are worried about something. This worry in your mind can make your body feel bad. You may feel angry, sad, or afraid—all of them can give you a stomachache or a headache.

However, there are different kinds of stress. Some kinds of stress are good and others are bad. Good stress might happen when you answer questions in class or when you have to give a speech (发言) in public (公开地). This kind of stress can help you get things better done. For example, you may do a better job on your test if the stress pushes you to prepare better before the test.

On the other hand, bad stress can happen if the stress lasts (持续) too long. You may not feel well if a family member is ill, if you are having problems at school, or if anything else makes you unhappy every day. That kind of stress isn’t going to help you. And it can actually make you sick.

The best way to fight the stress is to have a balanced (平衡的) life. Make sure you remember: sleep, exercise, relax, and food. If you get enough sleep and eat healthily, and if you exercise and leave time to have fun, you will feel less stressed.

5. How many kinds of stress are mentioned (被提到) in the passage?

A．One.

B．Two.

C．Three.

D．Four.

6. Which of the following sentences is NOT true according to the passage?

A．Stress can cause health problems.

B．Stress is bad for us.

C．If the stress lasts for a long time, it may be bad stress.

D．Having a balanced life is a good way to fight the stress.

7. What’s the structure of the passage?

A．

B．

C．

D．

8. Where is the passage probably from?

A．A newspaper.	B．A story magazine.
C．A school notice.	D．A shopping poster (海报).

When I was a teenager, I volunteered to distribute water at a local (当地的) race. I was so excited to see all the different runners who passed by and quickly took a cup of water. Some ran past, some walked past and a few wheeled past.

I saw so many kinds of people doing it. I thought maybe I could do it, too! The next year I decided to run for the race, but I had little running practice. I just wanted to finish.

On the day of the race, it was very hot. After running for about 5 miles, I was thinking, “I must be crazy. Why did I do this? What was I thinking ?” And at one moment (一瞬间), I said to myself, “I am never doing this again!”

That first 10 km race was quite an experience. I jogged (慢跑), walked, jogged and walked. I didn’t know if I could finish.

Near the end, a 70-year-old man ran past me, and I felt a little embarrassed (尴尬的) that I couldn’t even keep up with (跟上) him. But then I realized something. He was running his race and I was running mine. How often do we compare ourselves to others when we really shouldn’t ? I decided that I wouldn’t give up running races, and one day I would be one of those 70-year-olds who were still running.

As I crossed the finishing line, I was proud of (为……感到自豪) myself. I didn’t regret (后悔) having such an experience.

9. What does the underlined word “distribute” mean?

A．sell

B．buy

C．give out

D．borrow

10. Why did the writer join the race?

A．He just wanted to experience.

B．He was crazy about running.

C．He was practiced running very hard.

D．He wanted very much to win a prize.

11. How did the writer’s feeling change after running for about 5 miles?
①He regretted.            ②He encouraged himself.     ③He felt a little embarrassed.

A．①-②-③

B．②-①-③

C．①-③-②

D．②-③-①

12. What is the best title (标题) of the passage?

A．To be No.1.	B．Let’s compare.
C．A volunteering job.	D．Running your own race.

In October 2023, Gabriel Boric, the president of Chile (智利的总统), went on a trip to China and had some amazing experiences!

On the 14th, President Boric started his trip to China and spoke to students at Sichuan University in Chengdu. He told them it’s important to learn about different cultures and not to judge (评价) them without understanding them first. Later, he visited a teahouse to experience tea culture and tried local (当地的) food.

The next day, he arrived in Beijing. During the following days, he climbed the Great Wall and visited the Forbidden City. In the visitor’s book on the Great Wall, he wrote, “I feel happy and proud (满足的) to be here on the Great Wall. It shows how the Chinese people have worked for peace (和平) in history, and now it is a symbol of different cultures coming together with nature.”

       On the night of the 18th, he went to the Panjiayuan Night Market. At the market, he looked for something special to bring back home. Finally, a lovely painting ornament (装饰品) caught his eye, and he made a great deal (交易) with the seller, thanks to his Chinese language skills.
       What a fun president!
13. What do we know about President Boric from Paragraph 2?

A．He tried local food at Sichuan University.

B．He spoke to students at Sichuan University.

C．He experienced tea culture at Sichuan University.

D．He understood different cultures at Sichuan University.

14. When did President Boric arrive in Beijing?

A．On 14th October.	B．On 15th October.
C．On 16th October.	D．On 18th October.

15. What does the underlined word “it” refer to (指的是) in Paragraph 3?

A．The Forbidden City.	B．The visitor’s book.
C．The Great Wall.	D．The peace in history.

16. What did President Boric do at the Panjiayuan Night Market?

A．He made a great friend.	B．He sold a painting ornament.
C．He learned a second language.	D．He bought something nice.