Maybe you should sit down before you read this． It's a little frightening． Your sitting may be killing you．
Health experts say the U．S． adult now sits about 6.5 hours a day. That is up about an hour a day compared to 2007． The news is even worse for teens． They sit eight hours each day．The information was put out by the National Center for Health Statistics．It has collected the numbers for the past 16 years．It is worried about what it has found．
Research shows that people who are not active can get sick． Their bones get weaker． They burn fewer calories （卡路里）． That makes them more likely to put on too much weight． They might even get diabetes （糖尿病）． They are at risk for high blood pressure and heart problems， too．
Some experts also think sitting too much can influence how your blood moves through your body and how well your body fights off illness． Being active helps in lots of ways． It can make you happier， burn more calories and give you more energy． It can also help you sleep better．
About 60% of people in the U．S． watch at least two hours of TV each day． That number has stayed about the same in recent years．
Computers are the biggest reason for more hours spent sitting． Computer use outside of work or school has gone up for all age groups． Now， 50% of adults spend at least an hour of their free time on a computer each day． That is up from 29% in 2003．
About 53% of teens now spend at least an hour of free time on computers． So do 56% of kids． As many as 1 in 4 people who use computers use one for three hours or more outside of work and school．
So get up， take some breaks and go outside． You might save your life by doing outdoor
activities．
（1）The text is especially helpful for those who care about ．
| A． |
their body shape |
| B． |
their home comforts |
| C． |
their health |
| D． |
their food |
（2）Being active can help people ．
| A． |
burn more calories |
| B． |
forget their pressure |
| C． |
get sick |
| D． |
treat heart problems |
（3）What is the text mainly about？
| A． |
Computers are causing health problems． |
| B． |
Too much sitting is influencing our health． |
| C． |
Being more active is good for you and me． |
| D． |
Sitting means killing． |
（4）Which one of the following is most probably to be discussed next？
| A． |
The cause of diabetes． |
| B． |
Introduce some outdoor activities． |
| C． |
Give some examples of losing weight successfully |
| D． |
List some disadvantages of playing computer games． |
Once upon a time, a wealthy villager hid a huge piece of gold in a nearby rice field to protect it from robbers（强盗）.
Many years later, the wealthy man died and no one else knew about the gold. One day , a poor farmer began to plough（犁）the field. After ploughing for some time, his plough struck（碰、撞）the long forgotten treasure.
At first, he thought it must be a very hard tree root. However, when he went closer to look, he saw that it was a large piece of beautiful shining gold.
Waiting until midnight, the farmer started to take the gold home. He tried to lift the gold but it was too heavy. He tried to pull it out with ropes, but it was so huge that he could hardly move it. He became frustrated and thought how lucky he was to have found treasure, but unlucky too, as he could not move it. He even tried kicking the gold but it would not budge!
He sat down and began to use his head. He decided to break the gold into smaller pieces. This would enable him to carry the gold easily.
He thought to himself, “ I will use one part for my daily needs, I will save the second part for a rainy day. I will invest（投资）the third part in my farming business. I will use the fourth part to help the poor and needy.”
Follow this, he calmly divided the huge piece of gold into smaller pieces. Finally, he took all the gold home easily and lived happily ever after.
The wealthy villager hid the gold in the rice field to .
A. plough the field
B. keep it safe
C. donate it to the farmer
The poor farmer found when the ploughted the field.
A. a hard tree root
B. the piece of gold
C. rice crops
When the farmer the gold, we know he was annoyed.
A. lifted B. pulled C. kicked
The word “budge” in the passage means “ “
A. move B. stay C. roll
The underlined parts in “I will save the second part for a rainy day.” means “ ”
A. use the gold to keep the rain out
B. use the gold when it rains
C. use the gold when money is in great need
Eric Liddell was known as the flying Scotsman（苏格兰人）because he ran so fast. But he is most remembered as a man of honor and bravery.
He was born in 1902 in Tianjin, north China. In Chinese, he was known as Li Airui. Eric lived in China until the age of five. After that his parents sent him to school in England. In 1920, Eric went to the University of Edinburgh to study science.
Sports played a large part in his life and he became the fastest runner in Scotland. He was chosen to be part of Britain’s 1924 Olympic team. The games were in Paris. The 100-meter race was his best event, but it was to be held on a Sunday. Eric, a strong Christian（基督徒），refused to run on Sundays because he believed that it should be a day of rest as the Bible（圣经）teaches.
Although many people told him to run the race, he refused. Instead he started to train for other distances. At the Olympics he won a bronze medal in the 200-meter race and then a gold medal in the 400-meter race, setting a world record.
Though then famous in Scotland, Eric still loved and remembered China. He wanted to go back to the country where he was born. In 1925, he went to China and worked as a middle school teacher in Tianjin. Then he went to Hebei Province to help the poor people there.
After the Japanese invaded（入侵）China, Eric chose to stay. He wanted to help the sick and give hope to the Chinese people. In 1943, the Japanese sent him to a prison camp（集中营）in Weifang. Even in the camp, he continued to help the old people. He also arranged games for the children, and taught them science.
In 1945, Eric was very ill. He was given a chance to leave the camp but he refused. Instead he gave this chance to a pregnant woman. This inspiring man died six months before the end of the war. Many people still remember his service to the Chinese people of that area.
Eric went back to England to .
A. go to school
B. held the Scottish people
C. take part in the Olympic Games
Eric set a world record in the race.
A. 100-race B. 200-race C. 400-race
Eric returned to China in .
A. 1925 B. 1943 C. 1945
Eric lived in China for years all together.
A. 5 B. 20 C. 25.
People remember Eric mainly because of his .
A. running B. giving C. teaching
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It’s getting hotter and hotter outside. Summer is already here! Summer means high temperature, more outdoor activities and all kinds of fruit and vegetables. How can we stay fit in this exciting season? Here are some good ideas:
Eat and drink properly
What is healthy to eat in summer? Fresh and light food. Fish can be a good choice. It can keep your body energetic and help fight against the burning sun. Colorful fruit and vegetables is another good choice. They not only please your eyes, but are full of healthy chemicals(化学物质). Tomatoes can help protect your skin against sunburn. Blueberries are good for your brain and eyes. The more color, the better!
With all those summertime activities you will be thirsty. What to drink? Water. Water has zero calories（卡路里）and is the perfect drink to stop you thirst. Try not to drink too many energy drinks, sports drinks and soda drinks which have lots of sugar and caffeine（咖啡因）in them.
Stay active and cool
Summer is a great season to enjoy outdoor activities and play. It’s also a good time to lose weight. If you are lucky enough to be near a body of water, try water sports like swimming, surfing, water skiing and so on. These sports keep you cool and active at the same time. You’ll have no problem beating the heat and keeping fit as well.
Be careful of the
Summer allows us more chances to get outside, but it also means more possibilities to get burnt by the sunshine. If you are going outside, keep away from the sun when it’s the strongest – usually between 11a.m. and 3p.m.. If you have to stay in the sun for a long time, sunscreen（防晒霜），a big hat and a long-sleeve jacket will be necessary.How many pieces of advice does the writer give us?
List two kinds of food that can help fight against the burning sun.
Fill in the blank with proper words. (no more than 3 words)
Try to put the underlined sentence into Chinese.
Give a proper title（题目）to the passage.
So far, there have been so many successful men and women in the world. And it’s no surprise for many of us to dream of doing business when we grow up. However, Moziah Bridge tells us quite different story.
Moziah Bridges is now the CEO of his Mo’s Bow’s company. He has already earned $200,000 by selling bow ties and other men’s fashion accessories（饰品）. The boy designs all the bow ties together with seven other workers in the company, including his mother and grandmother.
“Mo is the CEO of the company, but I am the CEO of Mo,” Bridges’ grandma said.
About four years ago, when Bridges went shopping for bow ties, he found they were in ugly” black and red. He wanted a change. So he asked his grandma to teach him to sew（缝纫）and finally he developed the talent of creating bow ties. Though his very first bow tie didn’t look nice, the young sewer kept on practicing. He used colorful cloth with different pictures. Then his parents and friends started to like his works.
At first he tried to sell them online to several stores in the south. Soon Mo’s bow ties became popular. With the help of Dayond John, CEO of the famous US clothes brand FUBU, Bridges built his own company. Not only did Daymond John provide money for him, but also produced Bridges to the circle of fashion and business industries.
Now the 13-year-old’s business has developed rapidly. So you can just start now! You don’t have to wait till you’re older. If you have a dream, go for it!
How many people are there in Mo’s Bow’s Company?
| A．Seven | B．Eight | C．Nine | D．Ten |
What do we know about Bridges’s grandma from the third paragraph?
| A．She takes pride in her grandson. |
| B．She is not pleased with Bridges’ work |
| C．She doesn’t care about Bridges’ company. |
| D．She doesn’t want to work for Bridges. |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
| A．Brides taught himself how to sew. |
| B．Bridges’ first bow tie looked nice |
| C．Mo’s Bow’s Company develops slowly. |
| D．Daymond John really helped Bridges a lot. |
What kind of person is MoZiah Bridges ?
| A．Clever but boring. |
| B．Talented but lazy. |
| C．Creative and hardworking. |
| D．Careless and stupid. |
Which can be the best title of this passage?
| A．A Teenage CEO and His Business |
| B．Successful Men and Women |
| C．Daymond John and Moziah Bridges |
| D．Fashion and Business Industries |
Sing the Language You’re Learning
How can you remember a song from your childhood to this day? Why do your teachers use songs to teach you English? It seems there is a scientific reason for this.
Researchers are now studying the relationship between music and remembering a foreign language. They find that remembering words in a song is the best way to remember even the most difficult language.
“Singing could be a new way of learning a foreign language. The brain likes to remember things when they are used in a catchy and meaningful way”, said Dr, Karen Ludke. The findings may help those who have difficulties learning foreign languages. On his blog, Dr. Ludke writes, “A listen-and-repeat singing method can support foreign language learning, and opens the door for future research in this area.”
Many language teachers know the value of using music and singing. Hua Zhuying, a teacher at a Chinese language school in Washington, D.C. depends heavily on songs in teaching Chinese. She says, “I use music all the time to teach children Chinese. For little kids usually we use the music. Not only does it work, but it is fun for kids.”
“Sometimes, I think if I were taught English that way, maybe I could speak much better English than now,” Hua Zhuying adds.
Our brain likes music, especially for remembering. So, if you’re still struggling in learning a language, why not try singing it out ?
According to the passage, the best way to remember a foreign language is to .
| A．read and write more |
| B．listen to the teacher carefully |
| C．copy the words many times. |
| D．remember words in a song |
The underlined word “catchy” probably means “ “
| A．艰涩难懂的 | B．悦耳易记的 |
| C．枯燥乏味的 | D．震耳欲聋的 |
Dr. Ludke believes that foreign language learning can be supported by .
| A．using the listen-and-repeat singing method |
| B．listening to all kinds of famous music |
| C．writing songs with the language |
| D．reading the lyrics again and again |
From the passage, we know that Hua Zhuying .
| A．is interested in writing English songs |
| B．teaches children English by using music |
| C．teaches Chinese in an American school |
| D．is a researcher in a language school |
The passage mainly tells us that .
| A．many researchers realize the importance of language studying |
| B．your brain remembers a language better if you sing it. |
| C．many language teachers know the value of famous music |
| D．you will never learn a language well unless you can sing |
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