Sports can help you keep fit and get in touch with nature. However, whether you are on the mountains, in the waves, or on the grassland, you should be aware that your sport of choice might have great influence on the environment.
Some sports are resource-hungry. Golf, as you may know, eats up not only large areas of countryside, but also tons of water. Besides, all sorts of chemicals and huge amounts of energy are used to keep its courses(球场) in good condition. This causes major environmental effects. For example, in the dry regions of Portugal and Spain, golf is often held responsible for serious water shortage in some local areas.
There are many environment-friendly sports. Power walking is one of them that you could take up today. You don't need any special equipment except a good pair of shoes; and you don't have to worry about resources and your purse. Simple and free, power walking can also keep you fit. If you walk regularly, it will be good for your heart and bones. Experts say that 20 minutes of power walking daily can make you feel less anxious, sleep well and have better weight control.
Whatever sport you take up, you can make it greener by using environment-friendly equipment and buying products made from recycled materials. But the final goal should be "green gyms". They are better replacements(代替物) for traditional health clubs and modern sports centers. Members of green gyms play sports outdoors, in the countryside or other open spaces. There is no special requirement for you to start your membership. And best of all, it's free.
【小题1】Which of the following is the author most probably in favor of?

A．Motor racing in the desert.

B．Cycling around a lake.

C．Playing basketball in a gym

D．Swimming in a sports center.

【小题2】The author uses power walking as an example mainly because_________.

A．it is an outdoor sport

B．it improves our health

C．it uses fewer resources

D．it is recommended by experts

【小题3】What do we know about golf from the passage?

A．It is popular in Portugal and Spain.

B．It needs water and electricity to keep its courses green.

C．It pollutes the earth with chemicals and wastes.

D．It causes water shortages around the world.

【小题4】The author writes the passage to ________.

A．show us the function of major sports

B．discuss the major influence of popular sports

C．encourage us to go in for green sports

D．introduce different types of environment-friendly sports

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Last week, my schoolmates and teachers were organized to climb the East Mountain located 20 kilometers away from their school. As soon as we arrive at the foot of the mountain, we set about climb with great passion. On our way up, we had so much difficult walking along the steep hill that we were tiring out. But with the teachers 'help, we managed to reach for the top of the mountain that we were greeted by the bright sunshine and beautiful view. Seeing from the top, the city looked like a huge garden. This mountain climbing activity turned out to be great success. Not only did we take a break from our heavy school work, and we also had a chance to get close to nature.

   This is new to me and I don’t know what I will say really so I’m just giving it a try. I was always a runner and in pretty good shape for most of my life. Then I hit a bad patch and each day just couldn’t get myself out there to run. I put on weight, which just made me feel worse about myself.

I finally got the running back again after a few years but it was much harder than it used to be and I struggled to get through even the shortest, slowest jog.

I was out in a run the other day and I had almost convinced (说服) myself to give up when I heard someone say, “You can do it! It’s hard, but you can do it!” There was a lady walking the other way and had the biggest smile on her face.

Those words of encouragement at a time when I was ready to give up were like a perfect intervention (干预). I finished my run and now every time I feel like quitting I will hear her words in my head and they give me motivation (动力) and encouragement.

I’ve never seen her again so I’ve never been able to thank her and let her know the effect something as simple as a few words of encouragement from a stranger had and still has on me. It always encourages me in my life and has great influence on my life. I will never forget it and place it in my heart. I will tell it to others and make others believe encouragement is very important to us.

【小题1】What was the author like before putting on weight?

A．He was very tall.	B．He was in good shape.
C．He was very thin.	D．He was in poor health.

【小题2】What does the underlined sentence mean in the first paragraph?

A．The author had trouble in life.	B．The author’s clothes were worn out.
C．The author was very lucky.	D．The author was in good spirits.

【小题3】What made the author not give up running?

A．His own hard work.	B．A strange lady’s encouraging words.
C．His friends’ encouragement.	D．His parents’ encouragement.

【小题4】What’s the main idea of the passage?

A．An exciting experience.	B．A story about losing weight.
C．Kind words from a stranger.	D．The importance of determination.

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Dear Manager,

I am a exchange student from China. Yesterday, I go to your cinema to see a film. Although the film was very good, but I did not enjoy it because of the following problem in the cinema.

First, the film was delaying because there were a lot of advertisements in the beginning. It was rather annoyed. Second, the sound of the film was too loud that I could hardly bear. In addition, the EXIT signs could not be seen clearly, that made it difficult for me to find the way out.

As far as I am concerned, I'm disappointed with my experience in your cinema. I hope that you can take these problems in consideration and take some measures to solve them.

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Facebook and Twitter are just two of my favorite things. These websites help me keep in touch with my friends and family, find out what 【小题1】 (interest) events are going on and see and share photographs within my social circle. However, the more time I 【小题2】 (spend) online the less sleep I got, and the 【小题3】 (bad) I felt. I was tired and in low spirits, and 【小题4】 (focus) on classroom lectures and activities became 【小题5】 (increasing) difficult.

I began to wonder whether or not there could be a relationship between the hours I spent on the screen and the bad effects it had the next day at school. 【小题6】(answer) my question, I made some research. I surveyed local middle and high school students. Eight hours is 【小题7】 recommended (建议的) amount of sleep for teenagers. From the responses, I found that those who slept for less than eight hours had about three hours of screen time per day, 【小题8】 kids who got more than eight hours of sleep had about two hours of screen time. The kids who slept less were more likely to suffer 【小题9】 stress, sleeplessness and anxiety. They performed poorly in tests and showed more mood 【小题10】 (problem).