1 . Fitness trackers are designed to record your physical activity. They are usually worn around the        wrist, where they measure a persons heart rate. Many people wear them in the hope of losing weight.       But a new study finds the electronic device probably does not help with weight loss, according to the       researchers from the University of Pittsburgh in the US.

The University of Pittsburgh research team watched two groups of individuals. The first group wore a        fitness tracker and took part in health counseling. The researchers compared this group with people who only took part in health counseling. The study found that those who simply had health counseling lost more weight than those who had counseling and wore a fitness tracker. In fact, those who only spoke with the health experts lost nearly six kilograms. Those who used a fitness tracker lost only three and a half kilograms.

John Jakicic is the lead researcher. He is also chairman of the university’s Department of Health and        Physical Activity. He questioned the use of electronic devices as tools for weight control and conducted        a study which involved 470 people between the ages of 18 and 35. Some of them were overweight,       while others were heavier and considered obese. Over three fourths of the people were women. All       people were told to have their weight measured once every six months over the two-year study. After       six months, researchers divided the group into two parts: one continued with monthly counseling, while members of the other group were given a wearable fitness tracker. Eighteen months later,both groups       showed significant improvements in body fitness. However, when it came to losing weight, the people       who only spoke with the health experts lost nearly twice as much weight.

1. Which of the following methods is used by the researchers?

A．The prediction method.	B．The comparison method.
C．The reference method.	D．The measurement method.

2. From John Jakicic's research. we can know that______.

A．fitness trackers are very useful for those who want to lose weight.

B．we can rely on electronic devices to control weight.

C．electronic devices are not that useful as we thought in helping people lose weight.

D．fitness trackers are designed to record your physical activity.

3. What do you think the author will discuss next?

A．Why they did this research.

B．What advantages the wearable fitness tracker can bring us.

C．Why the former group members lost more weight than the latter.

D．How to choose a suitable wearable fitness tracker.

2 . Who will you ask for help when you want to learn something? A friend? A tutor? These are all _____ways of learning. But it may well be that the learning you really want_____ somewhere else. I had the_____ of seeing this first hand on a_______

My daughter played on a recreational football team. Her team did very well this season and so ____a tournament, which normally was only for more skilled club teams. This led to some ____ experiences on Saturday as they played against teams_____trained. Through the first two games, her_____ did not get one serious shot on goal. As a parent, I _____ seeing my daughter playing her best, _____still defeated.

It seemed that something clicked with the______between Saturday and Sunday. When they_____for their Sunday game, they were______different. They had begun integrating(结合)the kinds of play and teamwork they had ______ the day before into their ______.They played aggressively and ______scored a goal.

It ______me that playing against the other team was a great ______ moment for all the girls on the team. I think it is a general principle. ______is the best teacher. The lessons they learnt from the games may not be_____what they would have got in school. But the lessons are certainly more personal and meaningful, because they had to work them out on their own.

1.

A．public

B．traditional

C．official

D．special

2.

A．passes

B．works

C．lies

D．ends

3.

A．dream

B．idea

C．habit

D．chance

4.

A．trip

B．holiday

C．weekend

D．square

5.

A．won

B．entered

C．organised

D．watched

6.

A．painful

B．strange

C．common

D．practical

7.

A．less

B．poorly

C．newly

D．better

8.

A．fans

B．tutors

C．class

D．team

9.

A．imagined

B．hated

C．avoided

D．missed

10.

A．if

B．or

C．but

D．as

11.

A．girls

B．parents

C．coaches

D．viewers

12.

A．dressed up

B．showed up

C．made up

D．planned out

13.

A．slightly

B．hardly

C．basically

D．completely

14.

A．seen

B．known

C．heard

D．read

15.

A．style

B．training

C．game

D．rule

16.

A．even

B．still

C．seldom

D．again

17.

A．confused

B．struck

C．reminded

D．warned

18.

A．touching

B．thinking

C．encouraging

D．learning

19.

A．Experience

B．Independence

C．Curiosity

D．Interest

20.

A．harmful to

B．mixed with

C．different from

D．applied to

3 . Many ski resorts are built and opened in Beijing.Skiing has become a popular sport and enjoyed rapid growth in the past ten years.A lot of people have been very eager to add bright-coloured ski suits to their winter collections And many choose to start the Chinese New Year by gathering in ski resorts.They do not have to worry about Beijing’s dry weather which seldom produces snow.As long as it is cold enough,snow-making machines will manage to cover the hills in the north of the capital.

This craze(一时的狂热)for skiing is partly due to the fact that there has been an increasing number of private cars.Leisure industry has taken off in Beijing's suburbs,which were unreachable to ordinary people at first.One manager of a ski resort said that most visitors drove their own cars to his resort,while the others took buses rented by schools,businesses or government offices.

The craze seems to make huge profits for resort owners.But,according to the manager,making money is yet the biggest challenge,since starting and running ski resorts require a large amount of money.Hiring land from the local government,preparing the hills for skiing,buying enough snow-making machines,renting ski equipment and paying for water and electronic bills all cost a lot.

The ski resort where the manager works costs nearly four million dollars to get everything read.What makes things worse is that too many people want a share in the leisure industry.People rush into the business and a price war breaks out,which in turn makes it more difficult for resort owners to balance.But this is good news for consumers.Beijing now offers some of the cheapest ski training classes in the world.It also helps skiing continue its growth since the low price is likely to attract more newcomers.

1. What does this passage mainly talk about?

A．Convenience brought by private cars to skiers.

B．Skiing as a new way of enjoying one's spare time.

C．Things to be considered when starting a ski resort.

D．A sudden increase of ski training classes in Beijing.

2. What does the underlined words"leisure industry"in paragraph 2 probably mean?

A．Transport to ski resorts.

B．Production of family cars.

C．Business of providing spare time enjoyments.

D．Part-time jobs for people living in the suburbs.

3. What is the main problem in running a ski resort?

A．Difficulty in hiring land.	B．Lack of business experience.
C．Price wars with other ski resorts.	D．Shortage of water and electricity.

4 . 课文语法填空

The history of football     1     (go) back to Ancient China. But football we know today     2     (start) in Great Britain. That football is such     3     simple game that is perhaps the     4     (base) of its popularity. All over the world you can see kids     5     (play) to their hearts’ content     6     a ball. Another factor behind its popularity is the creativity and excitement. It is fun enough     7     (attract) millions of people. What’s more, it has become one of the best     8     (way) to communicate. For example, on Christmas Day 1914, World War Ⅰ     9     (break) out months before, but British and German soldiers put down arms and played football together. So football is much more     10     just a sport.

5 . You already know that sports benefit your physical health. Now, research has found that sports participation can positively affect your mental health as well.

Ports can improve your mental skills.

    1     These skills include critical thinking, learning and using good judgment. Research has shown that doing a mix of aerobic and muscle strengthening activities is especially helpful. Participating in this kind of activity three to five times a week for at least 30 minutes can provide these mental health benefits.

    2    .

Sports can improve the quality of sleep. They do this by helping you fall asleep faster and deepening your sleep. Sleeping better can improve your mental outlook the next day as well as improve your mood.     3    Evening practices within a few hours of bedtime may leave you too excited to sleep.

Sports have been linked to leadership traits(品质 ).

Team sports such as football, baseball and basketball are good for developing leadership traits. Because of the opportunity to train, try, win or lose together, people involved in these sports are naturally more inclined to adopt a" team mindset(思维模式) in the workplaces and in social situations.    4    

Doing sports is good for your health. But keep in mind: some team sports may result in injuries.    5     However, some injuries, such as brain trauma and concussion, can cause lifelong damage to people. So be careful when you do sports and avoid sports injuries as much as possible.

A．The team mindset will lead to strong leadership qualities over time.

B．When you are physically active,your mind is distracted from daily stresses.

C．Most sports injuries will result in a complete recovery if there is proper medical attention.

D．Regular physical activity helps keep your key mental skills sharp as you age.

E．The same source suggests that participating in a team sport improves academic performance.

F．Sports can help you sleep better.

G．Just be careful not to engage in sports too late in the day.

6 . Speaking of Oxford and Cambridge,people will immediately think of the two oldest and most famous universities in the UK.It is also known to the public that the competition between the two universities is very intense,especially when the annual Boat Race is held.

Oxford and Cambridge are both located near rivers,and rowing is a popular and prestigious sport.The very first race took place in 1829,when a student from Cambridge challenged his former school friend who was studying at Oxford.Gradually,the Boat Race between the two universities has become tradition.The team who lost from the previous year will challenge the other team to a rematch.

The Boat Race was first held on the River Thames at Henley.Later,it was moved up along the river to somewhere near Putney,in south-west London.The average race time IS about 20 minutes,but the record is just over 14 minutes.The famous competition is usually held in March or April every year.Over the years the two universities have gone head-to-head on the river.

The race is a very popular spectator event.There are a large number of people who are attracted every year to the River Thames to watch the event,and several millions more to watch on television.The training for the race is very tough,and rowers practise very hard in order to try to win the next race.

1. The underlined word"prestigious"in paragraph 2 can be replaced by“______”.

A．Dangerous

B．crowded

C．famous

D．uncertain

2. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?

A．The very first race took place in the 19th century.

B．The Boat Race was first held on the River Thames at Henley.

C．There are many people to watch the event every year.

D．Cambridge challenges Oxford every time

3. What is the best title for the passage?

A．The Annual Boat Race Between Oxford and Cambridge

B．The Oxford and Cambridge Universities

C．The Training for the Annual Boat Race

D．Public Competitions Between Oxford and Cambridge

7 . To get in shape soon, some people use “quick” methods without realizing that these methods can put their overall health in danger. For example, they lose weight by eating fat-free food. It’s true that consuming（消耗）fewer fats can help you get in shape sooner, but low fat foods like dried fruits, nuts, beans, etc, actually contain high amounts of calories. For example, fruit juice contains no fat, but has high calories, so drinking more than one glass of fruit juice won’t help in losing weight.

To rely only on fruit and vegetable juice to lose weight is also a wrong method. By replacing your meal with only juice, you decrease the calorie intake（卡路里摄取量）greatly. It’ll help lose weight, but it can make you lack energy, leading to headaches, stomach disorders, etc.

It’s true that exercise helps to keep healthy weight, but it’ll probably not help you much if you don’t take care of your diet by reducing your calorie intake. If you believe you can exercise every day and eat as much as you want, you’re incorrect. For healthy weight loss, you need to burn more calories than you consume. So, you need to limit the intake of food.

Wrong weight loss methods are dangerous. So if in doubt, you’d better ask a doctor before starting weight loss. Luckily, it’s possible to lose weight with healthy methods. For example, follow healthy food habits, exercise regularly for 20-30 minutes every day, and go on with a healthy lifestyle even after you lose weight. Anyway, as you don’t gain weight overnight, it can’t be lost in a short time either. Give yourself some time. Although healthy methods may take a bit longer to work, they’re surely good for your body.

1. We can know from the first paragraph that             .

A．fruit juice is low in fat and calories	B．most people don’t lose weight safely
C．eating high fat foods helps lose weight	D．some quick shaping methods may be harmful

2. Relying on a liquid diet to lose weight is wrong because it            .

A．makes you skip meals	B．reduces the calorie intake greatly
C．can cause a few health problems	D．doesn’t help you to lose weight fast

3. How can we get more calories burnt than we consume according to Paragraph 3?

A．By reducing mental pressure.	B．By only drinking fruit juice.
C．By having more rest.	D．By exercising with food control.

4. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?

A．We should be patient with losing weight.

B．We can actually lose weight very easily.

C．Regular exercise is enough for us to lose weight.

D．We don’t have to consider our doctor’s advice.

8 . _______________________________________

9 . _______________________________________

10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where does the woman come from?

A．Japan.

B．Kenya.

C．China.

2. How is the woman’s country different from other countries?

A．Kids like plastic paper halls.

B．Kids are all good soccer players.

C．Kids make soccer balls themselves.

3. Who might the woman be?

A．A bank clerk.

B．A soccer player.

C．A high school student.