1 . 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容或括号内所给词的恰当形式填空。

Ludwig van Beethoven was a German composer. He is regarded as one of the greatest composers in the history of music.    1     sets him apart is his ability to convey profound emotions through his compositions. In his twenties, he     2     (be) very famous for his skills on the piano, but then he began to lose his hearing.    3    he was challenged by the deafness, he continued to produce amazing pieces.

2 . People who get a good workout almost daily can add nearly four years to their life spans, according to the first study to quantify the effect of physical activity this way.

The researchers looked at records of more than 5,000 middle-aged and elderly Americans and found that those who had moderate to high levels of activity lived1.3 to 3.7 years longer than those who got little exercise, with men and women benefiting about equally.

“This shows that physical activity really does make a difference — not only for how long you live but for how long you live a healthy life.” said Oscar H. Franco of the Erasmus M.C. University Medical Center in Rotterdam. “Being more physically active can give you more time.”

Previous studies have found that being physically active has a host of health benefits. It reduces the risk of being overweight and of developing many illnesses, improves overall quality of life, and lowers the death rate. But the new study is the first to directly calculate the effect on how long people live.

People who engaged in moderate activity — the equivalent of walking for 30minutes a day for five days a week — lived about 1.3 to 1.5 years longer than those who were less active. Those who took on more intense exercise—the equivalent of running half an hour a day five days every week—extended their lives by about3.5 to 3.7 years, the researchers found.

The findings show that even for people who are already middle-aged, exercising more can add years to their lives, Franco said.

Other experts said the study was consistent with the growing evidence that exercising on a regular basis is one of the most important things people can do for their health.

“At the end of the day, this is more evidence that the sitting lifestyle is the most damaging to health, longevity and chronic disease development,” said James O. Hill of the University of Colorado at Denver.

Hill and others said exercising regularly also enables people to live healthier lives, free from a host of chronic illnesses that can make it hard for people to enjoy their later years.

In addition, recent studies have also found that exercise has payoffs for the mind, too. It has been shown to improve overall well-being and reduce stress and depression.

“The benefits of physical activity extend well beyond the effects on longevity,” said Joann E. Manson of Harvard’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston.

1. What would be the best title for this text?

A．A Daily Workout Add More Years to Life.	B．How A Daily Workout Is Good to Health.
C．Men Benefit More from A Daily Workout.	D．Middle-aged People Benefit from Workout.

2. In what way is this research different from the previous ones?

A．It finds that men and women benefited about equally.

B．Being physically active has a host of health benefits.

C．It’s the first to calculate the effect on how long people live.

D．Being more physically active can give you more time to live.

3. The author tries to convince the readers by ________.

A．describing successful cases.	B．presenting findings of research.
C．offering professional comments.	D．explaining a certain phenomenon (现象) .

3 . 从方框中选择恰当的单词填入句子，注意使用其正确形式。

profession     update     inspiration     pay off     apply        various       remind       occupy

1. I like reading books of all kinds. I have a top 10 reading list and I try to keep it __________.
2. I also hope I will develop confidence in a __________ of new skills.
3. If you become so stressed that you can’t function properly, you should seek __________ help.
4. I want to sign up for the Annual Fun Run, and here is my __________ form.
5. Her career __________ all of her time, so she has little time for her family.
6. A movie about Mount Qomolangma I saw on a flight __________ me to climb mountains.
7. To me, the most important thing is __________ parents that getting down on the floor to play with children is the most educational thing they can do.
8. At that moment, I completely forgot all the hardships I had suffered in the past two years. All our efforts __________.

4 . 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

Improving balance is vital to your stability, and it can prevent falls. Although it doesn’t sound as glamorous as building strength, it’s well worth incorporating (纳入)into your workout routine     1     any age. Standing on one leg when you’re doing tasks such as brushing your     2     (tooth) is one easy way to start working on your balance. Besides, you can also turn to yoga or tai chi     3     incorporates exercises for balance somewhere along the way.

5 . The Happy Hitchhiker (徒步者)

Several years ago, I decided to visit my best friend, who lived in Napier. _________ I was short of money, hitchhiking was the only way to go. Carrying a small bag on my back, I set off on a sunny morning, and soon I got lifts. I enjoyed the conversation with the drivers, and was _________ enough to have made some distance before it got dark.

As I walked along a tree-lined country road, I _________ where I would spend the night. It was summer and the weather was warm so I thought I could sleep under a tree. An elderly gentleman came up and asked me where I was _________. I told him that I was hoping to get to the next town, “Op-o-tiki”.

He laughed and asked if I _________ “Opotiki”. Being English, I was not familiar with the correct pronunciation and replied that I did. “It’s still a long way. You won’t get there before dark,” he said. “So come with me and we will put you up for the _________ .”

Opotiki was a further 25 km away, so I _________ him to a comfortable, warm house nearby. He introduced me to his wife who was preparing dinner. They invited me to have a nice cup of tea, and even a hearty beef casserole (砂锅).

After dinner we all _________ for a while about where I was from and how I was finding the town, and then I was shown to my room. My host was a retired sea captain, and he told me that he was used to being up early and would wake me up. I had a very comfortable night’s sleep.

The next morning I woke to a cup of tea and a nice hot breakfast. I thanked them for their care, when the lady handed me a sandwich saying that it should _________ me going until I reached Opotiki. We had a laugh and said goodbye with each other. I have never forgotten their amazing __________ .

1.

A．Whether

B．Once

C．Because

D．Although

2.

A．brave

B．funny

C．lucky

D．clever

3.

A．supposed

B．explained

C．discovered

D．wondered

4.

A．blocked

B．headed

C．pointed

D．expected

5.

A．named

B．left

C．meant

D．passed

6.

A．road

B．weather

C．town

D．night

7.

A．followed

B．directed

C．invited

D．promised

8.

A．looked

B．chatted

C．waited

D．guessed

9.

A．keep

B．join

C．mind

D．stop

10.

A．intelligence

B．eagerness

C．honesty

D．kindness

6 . 阅读下面两篇短文，根据其大意，从方框中选择适当的短语，并用其正确形式填空。

in addition     turn one’s back     break down     a variety of          live in harmony     run out     maintain friendships     be concerned with

A

Friendship clubs provide a platform for people to take part in     1     social activities, such as group outings, shared hobbies, and interactive events. They help to bring together like-minded individuals who are seeking to make new friends.     2    , joining a friendship club is also beneficial for people to     3     through face-to-face interaction.

B

Nature is our home. Humans and other living things on the planet couldn’t survive without the resources that come from nature. We should take care of our “home” before it’s too late. If we keep overusing and destroying nature, it will finally    4     on us. We should try our best to     5     with nature.

7 . 根据下列单词的重读音节，选出与其他三个发音不同的一个。

A．concentrate

B．concern

C．confirm

D．communicate

8 . 她非常聪明，努力，给我们学生树立了很好的榜样。
She’s intelligent and works hard and ________________________.

9 . 健身后，她又变得苗条健康了。
________________________, she was slim and fit again.

10 . 我在大学主修英语，所以我想找一个会说英语的朋友。
________________________, so I want to find a friend who can speak English.