Walking is the best form of exercise. It is good for the upper respiratory（与呼吸有关的）system and the legs. It helps us control our weight and blood sugar. Walking is also a good way to help you make more friends，bringing chances to see new things and meet new people. Personally I try to walk at least 5 miles daily.

As well as walking，I also cycle around Xiamen. Cycling is great for weight loss and helps to build stamina（耐力）.However，cycling does not allow for the same level of social contact as a walk. It is for this reason that I would strongly suggest that you try long-distance walking if you want to be physically healthy. I originally（最初）started walking around Xiamen because I didn't have a car，but I soon started to enjoy the walking for its own sake.

I have also made many friends during my walks. It's not uncommon for my 5-mile walk to sometimes take as long as 2 or 3 hours，because I stop to chat with different shop owners along my route. These days，if I skip my walk for even one day，the people in the shops may want to know why I didn't come.

I' ll never forget the first time some people followed me when I was walking, and asked if it was okay for them to walk with me. I really didn't know what to say, so I just replied that I didn't mind. I have been invited for lunch, dinner and sometimes just to sit and drink tea with total strangers. There is nothing more pleasant than walking past a schoolyard and hearing all the kids say hello to me.

【小题1】Why did the author have to take a walk at the very beginning?

A．Because he wanted to build his body.

B．Because he enjoyed walking.

C．Because he had no car.

D．Because he wished to make friends.

【小题2】The underlined word "skip" in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to __________.

A．jump lightly	B．give up
C．leave out	D．change quickly

【小题3】What can be learned from the passage?

A．Cycling allows for no social contact.

B．Walking is better than cycling.

C．To be healthy，it's better to cycle.

D．The author prefers walking to cycling.

【小题4】Why did the author tell us his walking experience in the last two paragraphs?

A．To share the unforgettable experience with us.

B．To show us the meaning of walking in social contact.

C．To tell us how to develop the habit of walking.

D．To explain to us why a usual walk took him as long as 2 or 3 hours.

单句语法填空
【小题1】If you __________ go，at least wait until the storm is over.
【小题2】It is generally accepted that the host should have the __________（invite）delivered a week before the party.
【小题3】It is the third time that she has won the race，__________ surprises us all.
【小题4】The performance __________ (last) nearly three hours, but few people left the theatre early.
【小题5】She is going to live in China, __________ she has some close friends.
【小题6】Before joining __________ a class discussion, you should get fully prepared for it.
【小题7】This dictionary is 100 yuan, postage __________ (include).
【小题8】I __________ say any more，for it's meant to be a big secret.
【小题9】He received honours and awards from the government for his __________（contribute）to agricultural production.
【小题10】Our "Culture Corner" this week is on "Parties"，and we have __________ couple of teenagers from Britain in the studio.

翻译句子（情态动词）
【小题1】昨晚我们本应该学习的，但却去听音乐会了。（should）
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【小题2】无论她怎么努力去推，这扇门就是打不开。（would）
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【小题3】我玩得再开心不过了——这是完美的一天。（could）
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【小题4】学校的一条规定是每个学生在校时都必须穿校服。（shall）
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【小题5】即使是经验丰富的老师有时也可能犯错。（can）
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【小题6】你不得不承认，事实上你是陷入了困境。（have to）
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【小题7】你没必要为这次聚会而着盛装。（don't have to/needn't）
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【小题8】游泳前你不应该吃很多。（ought to）
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短文改错

I am happy to introduce a Chinese restaurant about you for your birthday party. I go there with my family last weekend. There are several reason why I like it.

First, it is located in the city center but Bus No.11 will take him right there. Second, the environment inside is very much comfortable. It is very clean and the atmosphere is pleasant with fantastic music and amazed pictures on the walls. Third, the service there is real excellent. Last but not least, it offers a variety of dishes, who are delicious but not expensive. So I am sure this restaurant would be good choice.

选词填空（可变换形式）

【小题1】They failed to __________ the terms of a settlement（协议）.
【小题2】The old man __________ half of his savings __________ the poor children.
【小题3】I'm afraid I can't go to the movies with you because I have something important to __________.
【小题4】I once lived there myself before I __________.
【小题5】I wouldn't lose courage __________ I should fail ten times.
【小题6】The new bridge being built will __________ the island __________ the mainland.
【小题7】The explorer found a rare animal __________ the dark cave.
【小题8】Color is recognized as a silent language and red is __________ good luck in many cultures.
【小题9】Nowadays many doors __________ wood have been taken the place of to protect the households better.
【小题10】When one starts singing，all the others __________.