1 . Years ago, I could not stick to exercising until I bought a CD called I Enjoy Exercise. I listened to it every day. I bought the CD because I wanted to run in a race and hopefully win!

I had assured my 10-year-old son Todd that I would run in a race with him. Unfortunately, however, when that race came, his left leg was hurt in a car accident. Without him running with me, although I took part in that race, I didn’t do quite well in it.

While Todd couldn’t run together with me because of his injury (受伤), he never forgot the promise I made for him. He was always asking me whether I would keep my promise when he recovered in the future. So I decided I was going to train and go all out to win the next race. What I needed was motivation (动力). It happened that one of my friends mentioned the CD which he liked very much, saying that he got a lot from the music in it when feeling down. So I bought it and listened to it while exercising every day.

What happened to my thinking was amazing as I listened to it daily. I started to think about the repeated words on the CD — “I enjoy exercise”. Instead of dreading exercise, I was thinking, “I enjoy exercise.”

I found out how important words are that we play in our minds every day. I went from a person who seldom exercised to someone who started to exercise daily. Just think how our lives will improve if we reflect on the uplifting words of the famous works. I have found the positive messages have greatly inspired me and then changed my life.

How did I do in that race, you might be thinking? I actually became the champion in my age group.

1. Why did the author take part in the race by herself?

A．She would like to win the race.

B．She had a good talent for running.

C．Her son got injured in a car accident.

D．Her son was unwilling to run with her.

2. How did the author get the motivation for training?

A．By recalling some inspiring stories.

B．By listening to the CD while running.

C．By getting timely help from her friend.

D．By forcing herself into keeping running.

3. What does the underlined word “dreading” in Paragraph 4 mean?

A．Fearing.	B．Improving.
C．Preferring.	D．Taking.

4. What message does the author intend to deliver to us?

A．It’s important to avoid injury while running.

B．The uplifting words make a difference to us.

C．Parents should get along well with children.

D．We can build up our bodies by regular exercise.

2 . Peru is famously known as the “land of the Incas”. Á trip to Peru has been on my wish list for quite a while. It was finally time for me to visit the country.

My first day started in Lima, the capital of Peru. I met with the G Adventures representative(代表) here about the tour. G Adventures is an organization that helps you to connect with other like-minded people in small group-based travel activities. They played a big part in helping to make Peru an unforgettable experience for me! In Lima, my representative discussed the plan of my tour, and I also had the chance to explore Lima in my own time, with many activities, including a city tour, show, biking tour, and more.

Day two had me taking a flight from Lima to Cusco. Many people visit Cusco for shopping but for me the main reason for spending a day or two in Cusco was to acclimatize(适应)to the altitude(海拔). As I’d decided to reach the wonder of Machu Picchu, acclimatizing had become important to avoid altitude sickness. I was happy to spend a day exploring Cusco. Cusco was once the capital of the Inca Empire. Today, it’s famous for its artists, paintings, clothing and traditional instruments. There’s something for everyone in this city.

The day finally came! Day three had me enjoying a lovely guided visit to Machu Picchu at sunrise. I had free time to explore these ruins(遗迹) on my own as well as with my guide. It was a lot to take in! I had to stop for a moment and felt the energy(能量) of such an ancient city. The history here was unbelievable and I will never forget my time here for as long as I live!

1. What is the author’s attitude to G Adventures?

A．Doubtful.

B．Satisfied.

C．Uninterested.

D．Hopeful.

2. Why did the author stay at Cusco?

A．To go shopping.

B．To find a local guide.

C．To get used to the high altitude.

D．To do research about the Inca Empire.

3. How did the author feel when traveling around Machu Picchu?

A．Full of excitement.	B．Out of place.
C．Terribly tired.	D．Very regretful.

4. What is the best title for the text?

A．My love of traveling	B．My wonderful trip to Peru
C．Peru: the “land of the Incas”	D．Traveling: the future of Peru

4 . I started cooking when I was thirteen. Both of my parents worked, so I was usually ________ after school. One day, my parents forgot to ________ dinner before they went to work. As we were short of money, eating out was beyond ________ . So I decided to be the ________ of the day.

A few moments later, I ________   to cook fried rice, the best option out of ________ resources, including my cooking knowledge. After ________ a pan on the stove and turning on the heat, it soon began to sizzle (咝咝作响). I was so hungry that I ________ and threw everything into the pan all together. In went rice, pieces of meat and vegetables. Little did I know that the   ________ of ingredients was crucial in cooking. I ________ waited for the meat to be thoroughly cooked, but other ingredients were   ________ . At first, I mistook it as steam from cooking, but I soon ________ something went horribly wrong when smoke came out to ________ the kitchen.

Later that day, my mother told me, “You cannot rush yourself when cooking.” Rather, I should take steps, turning to the basics, such as learning about the ingredients and ________ the recipe.

I’ve learned that the first ________ seems hard but we should just start and let the journey teach us.

1.

A．alone

B．energetic

C．anxious

D．excited

2.

A．enjoy

B．prepare

C．serve

D．take

3.

A．expectation

B．control

C．description

D．budget

4.

A．owner

B．ruler

C．chef

D．researcher

5.

A．agreed

B．decided

C．failed

D．switched

6.

A．various

B．delicious

C．pricey

D．limited

7.

A．placing

B．covering

C．washing

D．breaking

8.

A．quit

B．slept

C．rushed

D．collapsed

9.

A．standard

B．order

C．quality

D．amount

10.

A．proudly

B．unconsciously

C．fearfully

D．eagerly

11.

A．burning

B．exploding

C．disappearing

D．mixing

12.

A．insisted

B．declared

C．realized

D．explained

13.

A．decorate

B．destroy

C．leave

D．fill

14.

A．working on

B．fixing on

C．referring to

D．contributing to

15.

A．race

B．try

C．route

D．ride

5 . Six-year-old Ryan Coutinho wasn’t used to smiling. He felt _________ after losing almost all his teeth at the age of three.

Now he does. And he is always _________ to Amanda Mattos.

The boy lives in a _________ family. He had his teeth pulled out because of cavities(蛀牙). Only a few on his lower part remained. Ms Mattos, 25, met Ryan at the boy’s school for the first time two years ago, where Ryan’s teacher told Mattos he _________ smiled and communicated little. Ms Mattos would like to _________ the boy after contacting his mother, but his mother _________ the offer. “They couldn’t afford the _________,” the dentist said. “They were still shaken by the _________ that took his teeth out.”

Ryan’s story could have _________ here. But two years later, by accident, his mother got a job as a cleaner at the __________, which Ms Mattos owns. The boy had a pain in one of his remaining teeth. He went to the clinic for a(an) __________ and met Ms Mattos again. “I asked him what he wanted. He replied: ‘a smile like my friends’,” the dentist said.

Ms Mattos agreed to do it for free. The mother happily __________ the kindness.

Then, two days after Brazil’s Children’s Day, Ryan finally got a new denture(假牙).

“We all cried. It was very moving,” Ryan’s mother said.

“All this is __________,” Ms Mattos says. “Isn’t it pleasant if someone __________ smile because of your __________?”

1.

A．happy

B．upset

C．thankful

D．confident

2.

A．grateful

B．sensitive

C．sympathetic

D．hateful

3.

A．poor

B．rich

C．happy

D．big

4.

A．all the time

B．from time to time

C．hardly

D．always

5.

A．meet

B．treat

C．save

D．research

6.

A．turned down

B．agreed to

C．showed off

D．hesitated about

7.

A．activity

B．performance

C．service

D．operation

8.

A．strategy

B．game

C．visit

D．experience

9.

A．spread

B．ended

C．changed

D．started

10.

A．factory

B．bank

C．clinic

D．school

11.

A．discussion

B．decoration

C．improvement

D．examination

12.

A．ignored

B．accepted

C．considered

D．abandoned

13.

A．worth

B．efficient

C．unnecessary

D．random

14.

A．loses

B．sees

C．shares

D．regains

15.

A．bravery

B．honesty

C．generosity

D．fairness

6 . When an infectious disease broke out and supermarket shelves were ________, Daniel and Nancy decided they no longer wanted to ________ others for food. The couple decided to start a year-long ________ where they wouldn’t buy a single thing to eat. ________, they would grow, raise or catch everything.

Daniel said, “It is something that we have wanted to do. When the disease ________, it gave us that extra ________. At that time we were both ________, and that gave us   even more motivation to see if we could ________ ourselves.” The pair built a house for chickens and ducks and studied online about where they would get all the things they needed. Daniel adds, “We had to learn so many new things like how to grow mushrooms and ________ salt from the ocean.”

“Now after five months, they both feel well but Daniel ________ the first few weeks were difficult as their bodies adjusted to ________ coffee, wine and sugar all on the same day,” he says. “After three weeks our desires for them ________ and now we feel great.” Now February has come to a(n) ________. As they survive winter, they feel ________ about continuing with this way of living, with their challenge ________ ending in August.

1.

A．dusty

B．firm

C．empty

D．full

2.

A．look for

B．come across

C．fall behind

D．rely on

3.

A．challenge

B．charity

C．construction

D．research

4.

A．Nevertheless

B．Instead

C．Therefore

D．Besides

5.

A．went

B．dropped

C．failed

D．hit

6.

A．burden

B．push

C．debt

D．excuse

7.

A．unemployed

B．unconcerned

C．occupied

D．confused

8.

A．guarantee

B．protect

C．feed

D．control

9.

A．supply

B．save

C．invent

D．harvest

10.

A．argues

B．admits

C．doubts

D．denies

11.

A．quitting

B．demanding

C．changing

D．consuming

12.

A．returned

B．reduced

C．existed

D．doubled

13.

A．head

B．stop

C．end

D．point

14.

A．positive

B．hesitant

C．regretful

D．bored

15.

A．rarely

B．instantly

C．merely

D．officially

7 . As I walked into the primary school, I looked down at my new Mary Jane shoes - I wanted to be anywhere in the world but Fountain Inn Elementary School.

I stood at Mrs. Blackstone’s door. The door suddenly opened to the sing-song voice of Mrs. Blackstone, my new fifth grade teacher. “We’ve been waiting for you!” she said in an unusually high voice.

Over the next few days, Mrs. Blackstone found me a new best friend and helped me join a choir (合唱团). During history lessons, as I didn’t want to speak in front of the class, she would have me stand up to address my classmates. She made me smile and feel much relaxed in the new environment.

One spring afternoon, Mrs. Blackstone asked me to stay after class. “I’d like to speak with you, Amanda.” My mind raced. Had I made a bad grade? Had I hurt someone’s feelings?

“Are you enjoying your new school?” She said.

“I want to tell you something, between you and me, not to be shared with anyone else.” “Okay.” My throat all of a sudden felt very dry.

With her eyebrows (眉毛) raised, she said, “I see something special in you. The way you communicate with others, the kindness you show - I think you have great potential (潜力) to be someone very important.”

I listened carefully to every word. “I’ve been a teacher for over 25 years. I can see it. But you must believe in yourself. That’s very important. Remember that and you’ll go far.”

Her voice was music to my ears that day. I walked out, but looking straight ahead with my head high. My teacher saw something special in me!

1. What do we know about the author from the first paragraph?

A．She went to school unwillingly.

B．She liked her teacher’s singing.

C．She didn’t like her new shoes.

D．She liked the new school very much.

2. What does the underlined word “address” in paragraph 4 mean?

A．Work with.

B．Look at.

C．Speak to.

D．Learn from.

3. How did the author feel when she was asked to stay behind one afternoon?

A．Bored.

B．Excited.

C．Surprised.

D．Anxious.

4. Why did Mrs. Blackstone have a talk with the author?

A．To help her improve her grades.

B．To encourage her to be confident.

C．To make a good impression on her.

D．To offer her information about the choir.

8 . It was the final part of the Santa Barbara Cyclo-cross race in Spain. With only 300 meters to the finishing line, Ismael Esteban, in third place, was just ahead of his ________, Augstin Navarro. Esteban had been ________ as hard as he could for hours. With the finishing line in sight, all the riders began to ________. Then, suddenly Esteban’s bike got a puncture (扎胎). What should he do? ________ or continue? Esteban threw his bike over his shoulders and ________ towards the finishing line.

Just a few seconds later, Navarro caught up with him. ________, he could come third. But Navarro ________ down and let Esteban run ahead of him. The two riders reached the finishing line with Esteban ahead on foot, Navarro just ________ him. Navarro had let Esteban finish in third place, while he came fourth. The audience was ________ at his show of sportsmanship and   ________ for the riders. After the race, Navarro said, “I didn’t want to ________ that way.” Later, Esteban, who won the bronze (铜) medal, tried to give his ________ to Navarro. However, Navarro ________.

The two riders showed ________ sporting spirit. Esteban offered Navarro his medal and   Navarro refused to make use of Esteban’s ________. This was sportsmanship at its very best.

1.

A．partner

B．competitor

C．master

D．teenager

2.

A．hiking

B．jogging

C．packing

D．riding

3.

A．give up

B．speed up

C．sign up

D．get up

4.

A．Exchange

B．Track

C．Quit

D．Focus

5.

A．raced

B．waved

C．jumped

D．moved

6.

A．Obviously

B．Sadly

C．Happily

D．Luckily

7.

A．bent

B．calmed

C．sat

D．slowed

8.

A．beside

B．above

C．behind

D．toward

9.

A．amazed

B．expert

C．annoyed

D．disappointed

10.

A．arranged

B．cheered

C．applied

D．begged

11.

A．improve

B．explore

C．win

D．sweat

12.

A．medal

B．title

C．bicycle

D．championship

13.

A．accepted

B．escaped

C．agreed

D．refused

14.

A．interesting

B．admiring

C．frightening

D．puzzling

15.

A．glory

B．skill

C．trouble

D．failure

10 . Have you been exercising and eating healthy, but when you step on the scale, it says you’ve gained a few pounds? “That’s normal, and it doesn’t mean that your workouts are not effective”, says Jeffrey A. Dolgan, an exercise physiologist in Miami Beach, Florida.

“A person’s scale mass (质量) is a combination of muscle, fat, bone, blood, and even the air that we carry in our lungs,” he says. “Immediately after a workout routine, the percentage of mass in each body part can shift as much as 15 percent. So if you’re gaining weight while working out and eating healthy, it’s probably not the type of weight gain that you think it is.

The scale can’t tell you how much of your body weight is muscle or fat, which means if your goal is to improve your fitness level, the scale is not the best tool for measuring improvements. When you start to change your body composition with your workouts — by building more muscle mass and decreasing your body fat — your scale weight may increase, while your body fat percentage may decrease. These changes happen over weeks and months (not hours or days) so the scale is useless when tracking them.

You may argue that you weigh a few pounds less after a high intensity (强度) training class. Don’t get too excited—it’s just water loss due to sweat. Water makes up approximately 65 to 90 percent of a person’s weight, and variation in water content of the human body can move the scale by ten pounds or more from day to day.

So ignore the scale and pay more attention to objective measurement tools like body composition. Keep in mind that if you’re exercising but gaining weight, you may actually look slimmer.

1. What can we know from Dolgan’s words from paragraph 2?

A．Your weight changes little during a day.

B．Your scale mass is affected by many factors.

C．Your workout is not effective if you gain weight.

D．Your weight is determined only by muscle and fat.

2. What will most probably happen after you exercise and eat healthy for 3 months?

A．You will weigh more.

B．Your muscle mass will decrease.

C．Your body fat will increase.

D．Your body composition will change.

3. How much water may a man weighing 150 pounds have in his body?

A．30 pounds.	B．60 pounds.
C．100 pounds.	D．140 pounds.

4. Which of the following could be the best title for the text?

A．Why Do We Gain Weight?

B．How to Work Out Effectively?

C．What Is the Composition of Our Body?

D．Why Does My Workout Cause Weight Gain?