Another beneficial aspect of group exercise is the informational support participants receive from the instructor. Many people fear the gym because they feel lost and don't want to embarrass themselves. If you feel you can relate, then group training is an even better option for you. It's a great opportunity to learn more about fitness through the clear instruction and supervision of a fitness instructor. If you're tired of wandering around the gym wasting time and becoming bored, you can attend an upbeat group fitness class that'll keep your workout on track. Don't let fitness frighten you!

If you're serious about wanting to live a healthy lifestyle, it's extremely important to surround yourself with people who'll provide you with the proper emotional support. I wouldn't scold anyone for deciding to party on weekends and in turn I wouldn't expect anyone to give offence to me for focusing on my health. Surround yourself with people who uplift, encourage and understand you! Make fitness even more fun by trying something new or any group fitness class, with a friend. Plan to go for a jog together. Then try a fun healthy restaurant or fresh juice bar! Fitness can be both fun and social!

Surrounding yourself with people who'll provide you with respect support can be very beneficial while working towards reaching health and fitness goals. First, decide to do it for yourself and work towards staying positive. Then make sure the people you surround yourself with are supportive. Don't let negativity ruin your motivation.

【1】The first paragraph focuses on __________.

A. the greatest challenge of group exercise

B. the most effective way to improve physical fitness

C. the contribution of group exercise to psychological health

D. the shared common goal in performing exercise in groups

【2】The underlined word "upbeat" in the second paragraph probably means __________.

A. cheerful B. average C. serious D. stressful

【3】When it comes to emotional support, the author thinks it necessary __________.

A. to sustain a colorful lifestyle

B. to party on weekends with positive people

C. to try a fun healthy restaurant regularly

D. to surround yourself with supportive people

【4】What would be the best title for the passage?

A. Seeking Support in Group Exercise

B. Supporting Health in Group Exercise

C. Improving Your Strength in Group Exercise

D. Building Up Fitness in Group Exercise

One traditional belief about television is that it reduces a child's ability to think and to understand the world. While watching TV, children do not merely absorb words and images (影像). Instead, they learn both explicit and hidden meanings from what they see. Actually, children learn early the psychology of characters in TV shows. Furthermore, as many teachers agree, children understand far more when parents watch TV with them, explaining new words and ideas. Yet, most parents use an educational program as a chance to park their kids in front of the set and do something in another room.

Another argument against television is that it replaces reading as a form of entertainment. But according to Anderson, the amount of time spent watching television is not related to reading ability. TV doesn't take the place of reading for most children; it takes the place of similar sorts of recreation, such as listening to the radio and playing sports. Things like parents' educational background have a stronger influence on a child's reading. "A child's reading ability is best predicted by how much a parent reads." Anderson says.

Traditional wisdom also has it that heavy television-watching lowers IQ (智商) scores and affects school performance. But here, too, Anderson notes that no studies have proved it. In fact, research suggests that it's the other way around. "If you're smart young, you'll watch less TV when you're older," Anderson says. Yet, people of lower IQ tend to be lifelong television viewers.

For years researchers have attempted to show that television is dangerous to children. However, by showing that television promotes none of the dangerous effects as conventionally (傳統(tǒng)上) believed, Anderson suggests that television cannot be condemned without considering other influences.

【1】An educational program is best watched by a child ________.

A. on his own

B. with other kids

C. with his parents

D. with his teachers

【2】Which of the following is most related to children's reading ability?

A. Radio-listening.

B. Television-watching.

C. Parents' reading list.

D. Parents' educational background.

【3】Anderson believed that ________.

A. the more a child watches TV, the smarter he is

B. the younger a child is, the more he watches TV

C. the smatter a child is, the less likely he gets addicted to TV

D. the less a child watches TV, the better he performs at school

【4】What is the main purpose of the passage?

A. To advise on the educational use of TV.

B. To describe TV's harmful effects on children.

C. To explain traditional views on TV influences.

D. To present Anderson's unconventional ideas.

In 2008 I left Spain to study alone in London. My parents had to bring up my three younger sisters and two younger brothers, so I found three part-time jobs to pay for my studies. I worked early mornings and late nights, so I was tired, really tired, all the time.

Unfortunately, I got a cold and had a very high fever. Because I had spent all my free time working since I came to London, I hardly took part in any activities and I had no friends. Besides, I was too shy to communicate with others and ask others for help. After sleeping on the sickbed for two days, I went out to get some food. Normally, I went to the supermarket, but this time I went into the Greek shop, a small corner shop, because it was closer.

I picked up some food and gave it to the shopkeeper, who asked me, 'You look terrible, my boy! You are not feeling well, right?'

I said YES in a low voice.

She pointed at the salami (臘腸) and bread I was buying and offered, 'I can make you a sandwich, so you don't have to do it yourself.'

I nodded without saying a word.

So, she made the sandwich and asked me to wait a moment. She went into the back room and came again with a bowl of hot soup.

'It will warm you up,' she said with a friendly smile.

What really warmed me up was not the soup. It was her smile that told me she cared me. Her kindness reminded me of my mother.

I had been quite shy, but from that day on, I did not let shyness prevent me from communicating with and being kind to others. Now I work in a children's hospital in Africa. I love my work and people around me. I always bring my smile and kindness to them.

【1】What can we learn about the writer and his family?

A. His parents could not afford his studies.

B. There are five kids in his family.

C. The writer is the youngest child in the family.

D. In 2008 the writer left London to study in Spain.

【2】What happened to the writer?

A. He lost his part-time jobs. B. He had an argument with his friends.

C. He got a cold and had a very high fever. D. He was not popular at his school.

【3】What did the shopkeeper NOT do for the writer?

A. She made the sandwich.

B. She cooked a bowl of hot soup.

C. She made some bread.

D. She sold him some salami.

【4】Which of the following words can't describe the Greek shopkeeper?

A. Friendly. B. Shy. C. Nice. D. Kind.

When I took the first exam, I was ______ to find a 77, C-plus, on my test paper, ______English was my best subject. I went to Professor Jayne, who listened to my arguments but remained ______.

I decided to try harder, although I didn't know what that ______ because school had always been easy for me. I read the books more carefully, but got another 77. Again, I reasoned with Professor Jayne. Again, he listened patiently but wouldn't change his ______.

One more test before the final exam. One more ______ to improve my grade. So I redoubled my efforts and, for the first time learned the meaning of the word "thorough". But my ____ did no good and everything went as before.

The last hurdle (障礙) was the final. No matter what grade I got, it wouldn't cancel three C-pluses. I might as well kiss the ______ goodbye.

I stopped working hard. I felt I knew the course material as well as I ever would. The night before the final, I even ______ myself to a movie. The next day I decided for once I'd have _____ with a test.

A week later, I was surprised to find I got an A. I hurried into professor Jayne's office. He seemed to be expecting me. "If I gave you the As you _______, you wouldn't continue to work as hard."

I stared at him, realizing that his analysis and strategy(策略) were correct. I had worked my head off, as I had never done before.

【1】A. take B. discuss C. cover D. get

【2】A. shocked B. worried C. scared D. anxious

【3】A. but B. so C. for D. or

【4】A. unkind B. unpleasant C. unfriendly D. unmoved

【5】A. took B. meant C. improved D. affected

【6】A. attitude B. mind C. plan D. view

【7】A. choice B. step C. chance D. measure

【8】A. goal B. confidence C. effort D. way

【9】A. scholarship B. course C. degree D. subject

【10】A. helped B. favored C. relaxed D. treated

【11】A. fun B. luck C. problems D. tricks.

【12】A. valued B. imagined C. welcomed D. expected

－I think it's ________ than math.

A. difficult B. more difficult C. the most difficult D. most difficult

Good manners in a theater

Our school will organize all the students to Guangming Theater to enjoy a concert this Sunday._____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Always play in a safe place. A park is a safe place because there is no cars or trucks. But do not talk to strangers. Never go with a stranger into a car.

Before (1)_____ the road, stop and look both ways. Look left, look right and look left again.

Keep away from houses or buildings that are being built or pulled down. Something might fall on your head, or you might cut yourself on broken glass.

Medicine or pills can be dangerous. Never swallow(吞下) any pills or medicine you find in the cupboard.

Don’t swim in the pool or river without adults. Wear a life jacket whenever you go out in a boat. Even if you are not in the open sea and the water is not deep, you should have your life jacket on. It's easy to fall out of a boat.

Do not put your head out of a car, bus or train. Many children have been killed by doing this.

Do not meet a friend online alone. It’s foolish (2)_____ you to trust a friend online quickly.

任務(wù)一：給（1）【1】 （2）【2】 各填上所缺的一個(gè)詞。

任務(wù)二：How many main suggestions does the writer give us ?

【3】

任務(wù)三：把劃線句子翻譯成漢語

【4】

任務(wù)四：What’s the main idea of the passage ?

【5】

I’m sorry that I can’t go back home for Mother’s Day next week. On that day, I’ll have to go to an important meeting for my boss, who helps me a lot with my work and life here. But I’ll find time to see you at home soon.

Mom, thank you for everything you’ve done for Tim and me. After Dad died in a traffic accident ten years ago, you had to work in a supermarket in the daytime and in a restaurant at night. But you always gave us two your love and care. Though you don’t have to work now, I still remember your coming home and feeling tired many evenings.

Tim is going to finish his studies next month. He said he would move back from school and look for a job near home. I’m glad you won’t live by yourself anymore. Let’s plan to take a trip in the near future. It’s been over 5 years since the three of us took a trip together.

Happy Mother’s Day! I love you, Mom.

Best wishes,

John

【1】How many people were there in John’s family 10 years ago ?

A. two B. three C. four D. five

【2】John can’t go home on Mother’s Day because he has to _____.

A. meet his boss at the airport B. take a trip C. attend a meeting D. go to a party

【3】What can we learn about John’s mother ?

A. She lives by herself now. B. She still works day and night.

C. She will make a plan to save money. D. She used to be too busy to care for her children.

【4】What do we know from the letter ?

A. John has two brothers. B. John is unhappy with his boss.

C. Tim will finish his studies soon. D. Tim will go far away for his job soon.

【5】Which is true according to the letter ?

A. John’s father died at work. B. Tim will look for a teaching job.

C. John bought a gift for his mother. D. John hopes to take a trip with his family.

Place: 264 North Main Street , East Longmeadow. We’re in an office building near the entrance . Walk down the hall and we’re on the right .

When : Every Sunday afternoon from 3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.

Cost : Free. Donation will be welcomed.

Ages : Adults from 18 to 75.

Parking (停車)：If you’re facing the building ,the car park is on the right of the building .

Teacher : Robert Rivest.

More information ,go to http:// www. robertrivest.com.

If you want to feel like a kid again ,try our Laughter Club . You will get used to it in five minutes and begin to laugh for real in ten minutes and sometimes you just can’t stop! You’ll experience deeper pleasure in half an hour. You’ll meet other people who want more fun and laughter. And you will feel so relaxed in about one hour !

Come and join us for laughter and a fun social experience!

【1】The text is a ______ .

A. note B. report C. story D. poster

【2】How soon will you start laughing in the Laughter Club ?

A. In five minutes. B. In ten minutes.

C. In half an hour. D. In about one hour.

【3】The main purpose of Paragraph 1 is to ________.

A. tell people where the first Laughter Club is

B. explain how laugh makes people stay healthy

C. show Laughter Clubs are popular in the world

D. describe the reason why children laugh often and easily

【4】Which of the following is true ?

A. When you go out of the Laughter Club ,you should turn left for the car park .

B. You may stay in the Laughter Club for more than one hour.

C. Children can go to the Laughter Club with their parents.

D. You have to donate to join the Laughter Club .

A. except B. besides C. beside D. but