Remember how great exercise was when you were a little kid?Back then, racing around the
playground or skipping rope for hours, you weren't thinking fitness, you were thinking entertainment.
But in this age of high-tech home equipment and underused gym memberships, the simple joy of
jumping rope has been forgotten.Rediscovering it will give you a total-body exercise you can find.
     Although considered an excellent  form of exercise, jumping rope  has  never gained widespread
acceptance because of two fundamental reasons.First, most people recognize jumping rope as an
excellent form of cardiovascular (心血管的) exercise, but they also believe that it is simply too
difficult.In other words, they don't think they'll be able to continue jumping for the near 20 minutes
that it takes to achieve a beneficial physical outcome.Second, many view it as somewhat boring and
overly repetitive-not as something fun or enjoyable.
     As a matter of fact, jumping rope can be great fun if you find a proper way to practice it.Instead
of doing the usual two－foot bounce over and over again, people good at rope－jumping often change
their pattern every 10 or 20 jumps.A single bounce, a double－bounce, a skip, a knee－up, side swings
as well as a variety of other easy－to－learn free－style rope－jumping.
     Now researchers are learning that jumping rope also prepares the brain for learning.It is an exercise
allowing both brain hemispheres to perform in parallel to each other.In short, jumping rope can be a
life－long activity requiring little equipment, time and space, yet leading to a much healthier life.

1. From the first paragraph we learn that________.

A. jumping rope has faded from people's memories
B. people now have more advanced equipment
C. racing around the playground was preferred
D. people now like to have exercise in a gym

2. Rope jumping has not spread widely because________.

A. it benefits the cardiovascular system
B. it is neither easy nor enjoyable
C. it is considered boring and repetitive
D. it requires little equipment, time and space

3. The first sentence in the 3rd paragraph implies________.

A. there is only one proper way to follow
B. the usual way should not be used
C. the easiest way is always the best
D. there are many ways to follow

4. According to the researchers, jumping rope________.

A. only prepares the brain for learning
B. is suitable for students only
C. helps both brain hemispheres work together
D. can be dangerous for old people

5. What is the author's attitude towards rope jumping?

A. He is arguing against it.
B. He is in favor of it.
C. He is sitting on the fence of it.
D. He is not clear about it.

1. The main reason why obesity rates are rising in many Pacific islanders is ________.

A. the change of society
B. the change of eating habits
C. the change of life style
D. lack of exercise 

2. Imported products lack nutritional value but people love to buy them because ________.

A. they are cheap
B. they are popular
C. they are tasty
D. they are convenient to get

3. How many people living in Pacific island countries have health disorders?

A. 1 million.  
B. 4 million.
C. 6 million.  
D. 10 million.

4. The percentage of diabetes rates in American Samoa is ________.

A. optimistic  
B. steady
C. worrying  
D. low

5. If the passage appears in a newspaper, which column will it be?

A. Science.  
B. Nature.
C. Entertainment.  
D. Health.

     Eleven-year-old Evan Green doesn't want to save just one tree-he wants to save a whole rainforest!
     In the Redwood City, Calif, a boy started a group called the Red Dragon Conservation Team four
years ago to do just that. So far, the team’s members have raised $4,500. That's enough to purchase
and protect more than 16 acres of rainforest in Costa Rica through the Center for Ecosystem Survival.
Every year, thousands of square miles of rainforest are destroyed worldwide.Logging (伐木) and farming
are mostly likely to blame, scientists say. The loss is terrible news for animals and people. Even though
rainforests cover less than 2 percent of the earth, they are home to half the world's plants and animals.
Rainforests also provide water and help control the earth’s climate.
     Evan's work to save the rainforests recently earned him a Barron prize for Young Heroes. The prizes
are given to children or teenagers who have made a positive difference in the world.Evan's goal is "to save enough rainforests to last forever". He won't have to do it alone.His actions have already inspired other
kids to chip_in. One girl asked for donations instead of presents on her birthday. She raised $850. Other
kids are starting their own conservation teams.
     Evan says every one can help the planet-even by taking small steps such as recycling. He and his
family try to make a difference every day. "We recycle, we try to limit our garbage...we've been walking a
little more, and we buy local food," Evan said. 

1. Evan started the group________.

A. to help the poor    
B. to save the rainforest
C. to win the Barron prize  
D. to make himself well－known

2. How much does it cost to buy and protect an acre of rainforest in Costa Rica?

A. About $4,500.  
B. About $850.
C. About $280.  
D. About $1,000.

3. The underlined phrase "chip in" in Paragraph 4 probably means "________".

A. look at  
B. contribute money
C. ask for birthday presents  
D. unite with other kids

4. What Evan said in the last paragraph suggests that________.

A. we can all do something to protect the earth
B. actions speak louder than words
C. we should learn to recycle from now on
D. a good beginning makes a good ending

5. What would be the best title for the passage?

A. Evan Green-a famous teenager
B. The Red Dragon Conservation Team
C. Rainforests are being destroyed
D. Boy gathers support for rainforests

     Many animal and plant species have become extinct and many more are in critical danger. Finding
ways to protect the earth's wildlife and conserve the natural world they inhabit (居住) is now more important than ever.
     Dodo
     The Dodo is a classic example of how human caused damage to the earth's biology. The flightless
Dodo was native to the Island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean. It lived off fruit fallen from the island's
trees and lived unthreatened until humans arrived in 1505. The easily controlled bird became a source of
food for sailors and was attacked by animals introduced to the island by humans such as pigs, monkeys
and rats. The population of Dodos rapidly decreased and the last one was killed in 1681.
     Rhinos
     The Rhino (犀牛) horn is a highly prized item for Asian medicine. This has led to the animal being
hunted in its natural habitat.Once widespread in Africa and Eurasia, most Rhinos now live in protected
natural parks and reserves (保护区). Their numbers have rapidly decreased in the last 50 years, and the
animals remain under constant threat from poachers(偷猎者).
     The Giant Panda
     The future of the World Wildlife Fund's symbolis far from certain.As few as 1,000 remain in the wild.
The Chinese government has set up 33 panda reserves  to  protect  these  beautiful animals  and  made 
 poaching  them punishable with 20 years in prison. However, the panda's distinct black and white
patched coat fetches a high price on the black market and determined poachers still pose (造成) one of
the most serious threats to the animals continued existence.
     Whales
     The International Whaling Commission is fighting to ensure the survival of the whale species. Despite
the fact that one-third the world's oceans  have  been  declared  whale sanctuaries (保护区),7 out of 13
whale species remain endangered. Hunted for their rich supply of oil, their numbers have decreased to
just 300. Collisions with ships, poisonous pollution and being caught in fishing nets are other major causes of whale deaths.
     Tigers
     The last 100 years has seen a 95% reduction in the numbers of remaining tigers to between 5,000 and 7,000 and the Bali, Javan, and Caspian tigers are already extinct. The South China tiger is precariously
close to disappearing, with only 20 to 30 still alive. Like the Rhino horn, tigers' bones and organs are
sought after for traditional Chinese medicines. These items are traded illegally along with tiger skins.

1. It implies that________.

 A. the Dodo lacked the ability to protect itself from other animals
B. Sailors to the Island of Mauritius lived mainly on the Dodo
C. the Dodo used to be a strong animal that liked fighting
D. the Dodo, pigs, monkeys and rats were the natives to the Island of Mauritius

2. Which group of the following animals has already ceased to exist according to the text?

A. The Dodo, Rhino and Giant Panda.
B. The Rhino, Whale and the South China tiger.
C. The Rhino, Panda, Whale and Tiger.
D. The Dodo and the Bali, Javan, and Caspian tigers.

3. ________can serve as a cure for certain diseases.

A. The whale's rich oil
B. The panda's black and white patched coat
C. The Rhino horn and tigers' bones and organs
D. The Dodo's delicious meat

4. Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A. The number of South China tigers has reached crisis point.
B. Many animals are threatened with extinction as a result of human activity.
C. People hunt for the endangered animals for high profit.
D. The whale is the representing mark for the World Wildlife Fund.

5. Which of the following is mentioned in all the descriptions of those wild animals?

A. The way of their life.
B. The reason for their extinction or being in danger.
C. Why they are hunted.
D. Punishment for hunting wild animals.

     The gray-haired lady can't wait to leave the building to search for her dad .Unless watched ,she
will walk in the streets in an effort to find her father ,who died 30years ago.
     Not all cases of Alzheimer's disease look like this ,but Alzheimer's is a serious disease that is said
to be the fourth or fifth leading cause of death for people over age 75.
      It is said that about three percent of the U.S. population over age 65 have Alzheimer's .In the
early stages ,people may exhibit short term memory loss. Some may experience changes in personality ,
easy to be angry .As the disease progresses ,patients might lose the ability to move and may be unable
to speak or move at all. This progressive disease generally lasts 8 to 10 years before death occurs.
     While no one is certain what causes these changes in the brain's nerve fibers (神经纤维),their effect
is certain .Alzheimer's destroys not only the patients ,but also spouses(配偶),friends and families.
     What should you do if you notice progressive memory loss in yourself or a loved one? Have the
person examined by a doctor who is a specialist in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.
     Though many reasons other than Alzheimer's disease may cause memory loss ,its early diagnosis(诊
断)and treatment may delay some of the most serious effects.
     What feeling will you likely experience should a loved one suffer from Alzheimer' s disease? A person will often go through the various stages of sadness, shock, anger, and so on. If the spouse develops the
disease, you may experience hurt and disappointment when he or she doesn't remember you are married.
     Life for the Alzheimer's patients and their loved ones will never be the same as the disease progresses ,bringing a deep sorrow ,loss and even anger towards God .No matter what feelings are present ,facing
them honestly will serve one better than burying them.

1. What can be inferred from the passage about the gray-haired day?

A. She has been living with her father.             
B. She was sad about the death of her father.
C. She can't search for her father without being watched.  
D. She suffers from Alzheimer's disease.

2. When people suffer from Alzheimer's disease , ________.

A. their families and friends will suffer from the same disease
B. their families and friends will experience mental sufferings
C. they will certainly die in 8 to 10 years
D. they will forget everybody but their spouses

3. Memory loss occurs ________.

A. from Alzheimer's disease and nothing else    
B. from sadness ,shock ,anger ,and so on
C. for a number of reasons                  
D. with changes in personality

4. From the passage we know that_____.

A. early treatment may stop Alzheimer's disease occurring
B. it is still unknown what causes the changes in the brain's nerve fibers
C. nerve fibers in the brain will cause Alzheimer's disease
D. when one suffers from Alzheimer's disease ,he will be buried

     Many animals recognize their food because they see it. So do humans. When you see
an apple or a piece of chocolate you know that these are things you can eat. You can also
use other senses when you choose your food. You may like it because it smells good or
because it tastes good. You may dislike some types of food because they do not look,
smell or taste very nice. Different animals use different senses to find and choose their food.
A few animals depend on only one of their senses, while most animals use more than one
sense.
     Although there are many different types of food, some animals spend their lives eating
only one type. The giant panda eats only one particular type of bamboo(竹子). Other animals
eat only one type of food even when given the choice. A kind of white butterfly will stay on
the leaves of a cabbage, even though there are plenty of other vegetables in the garden.
However, most animals have a more varied diet(多样化饮食). The bear eats fruits and
fish. The fox eats small animals, birds and fruits. The diet of these animals will be different
depending on the season.
     Humans have a very varied diet. We often eat food because we like it and not because
it is good for us. In countries such as France and Britain, people eat foods with too much
sugar. This makes them overweight, which is bad for their health. Eating too much red meat
and animal products, such as butter, can also be bad for the health. Choosing the right food,
therefore, has become an area of study in modern life.

1. We can infer from the text that humans and animals _________.

A. depend on one sense in choosing food
B.are not satisfied with their food
C. choose food in similar ways
D. eat entirely different food

2. Which of the following eats only one type of food?______.

A. The white butterfly.
B. The small bird.
C. The bear.
D. The fox.

3. Certain animals change their choice of food when ___________.

A. the season changes
B. the food color changes
C. they move to different places
D. they are attracted by different smells

4. We can learn from the last paragraph that __________.

A. food is chosen for a good reason
B. French and British food is good
C. some people have few choices of food
D. some people care little about healthy diet

     Psychology(心理学)tells us that many people hate to take risks. But it is good for us
to take risks, especially (尤其)when the risk is to achieve a desired result. In that way, we
become stronger and braver.
     Our human nature should be to take risks, but some people just sit and wish they didn't
have the fear(恐惧)to move on. This is because of one or two failures in their lives. Please
step out and don't let the past hold you back from living life to the fullest. Move forward
and move on!
     In studying the psychology of taking risks, we find that human nature provides(提供)
us with the desire (渴望)to experiment and take chances.
     Risk taking is a great benefit(好处)that allowed our ancestors(祖先) to become
stronger and stronger day by day. By taking risks they fought off enemies and discovered
new territories(领土). This attitude has become a part of our modern culture. Riding a
roller coaster is a common risk taking activity that even the average person seems to enjoy
although they have the understanding that it is dangerous. This psychological and
biological (生物学上的) connection (联系)creates an interesting connection between
what is unsafe and what humans enjoy.
     Getting in a car each day is a risk. Getting out of bed is a risk. There is such thing as
perfect safety. We need to take risks so that we can complete (finish) many things.
Astronauts take risks when they get inside a rocket; however, the things they achieve are
great. Businessmen take a risk when they buy parts of a company. However, without
doing that, they could not make more money.
     We need to take risks so that we can gain something. It is impossible to move forward
in life, earn money, enjoy a relationship, play a sport, or do anything else without taking a
risk. It is all part of the game. It's one of the most important parts of life.

1.Some people don't want to take risks, mainly (主要)because ___________.

A. they are too lazy to move on
B. they feel pleased with the present life.
C. they have experienced some failures before
D. they show little interest in the strange world outside

2. What does the underlined part "This attitude" in Paragraph 4 mean?______.

A. Taking risks
B. Fighting off enemies
C. Discovering new territories
D. Becoming stronger and stronger

3. What can we infer from the passage?______.

A. Daily life is full of risks
B. The safest place has the greatest risk
C. People should take risks when they are young
D. We can always achieve our goals by taking risks

4. What would be the title for the passage?_______.

A. Taking risks is easier said than done
B. On risks taken by ancestors
C. Live our life to the fullest(充分地)
D. No risk, no gain.

     After crying a river of tears,having too much drink the night before,or spending little time for
sleep,you may find yourself with red swollen eyes. Although you can cover your eye bags with
a cool pair of sunglasses,you still have to deal with your eye problem when you have to remove
them. What's more,bags under the eyes are usually accompanied by other problems such as dark
circles or extreme redness.
     Swollen eyes usually last for hours or a couple of days. If you are not going anywhere,it is
actually good for you to just let nature determine when your swollen eyes are coming back to
normal. However,if you have an important meeting,a date,or you are going to attend a special
occasion,having eye bag can really be annoying. Here are some tricks on how you can recover
your eyes from being swollen.
     Some people have more chance to have eye bags,while others don't. If you are one of the
individuals who often have swollen eyes,then you should stay away from things that are causing
your eyes to swell.
     If you have an important date,you should remember to sleep well the night before. Also,make
sure that you are not wild with alcohol,which may be responsible for the phenomenon. Getting
easy with salty foods may also be a good idea because like alcohol,too much salt can also make
you keep much water.
     If you were not able to prevent your eyes from becoming swollen,then do not be depressed.
here are plenty of things you can do,such as performing eye massage to help reduce the possibility.
     Using your ring finger,simply massage your eye area in circular motion,starting from your nasal
sinuses(鼻窦)then to the cheeks. Make sure that you slightly push the skin upwards so as not to
cause wrinkles. Repeat the massage for about five times on each eye. Gently massaging the area
will help get rid of pooled water faster.
     Placing a cool eye mask (choose the one without holes for more coverage)on your eyes for
10 to 15 minutes will help comfort your eyes. Moreover,your blood vessels (血管)will shrink or
tighten due to the cold temperature. This will help remove water beneath the skin under your eyes.
If you do not have a plastic eye mask,you can use pieces of cold melon or used teabags.
     If you have swollen eyes,it would be best for you to drink plenty of cold water or other cold
drink. As mentioned earlier,the cool temperature encourages blood vessels to shrink,which will
help in promoting better water loss. Basically,the bags under your eyes are simply water or fluid
that was not properly removed out of your system.
     If you still have eye bags even after you performed the tricks above,then you need to skip
eyeliner for the day. This makeup is used to emphasize the shape of the eyes so if you have swollen
eyes,the eyeliner will only highlight the shortcoming.

     As we all know,sleep is very important and necessary.I would love everyone to form the habits
below to have better sleep.
     Eat right meals and don't have meals within 4 hours of rest.If you eat much food an hour before
you go to bed,your body will hate you.Your body needs time to digest (消化) while you are still
awake.
     Exercise for at least________every day.Sometimes I become very angry when I hear on TV that
people just need 30minute exercise a week.That's funny.Every person should be getting 30minute
exercise daily along with a healthy diet.When you do exercises,you use energy that your body has
to recover from.Your body recovers when you are sleeping.The_more_exercises_you_do,the_faster
_you_will_fall_to_sleep.
     Turn the TV off.There are a few shows I watch still,but they will never get in my way of (妨碍)
sleep.The bedroom is only for sleeping and it is a place for rest.You'd better take the TV out of your
bedroom.
     Throw away the alarm.You should ask yourself a question: If I didn't have an alarm,at what time
would I get up? If that time is the time you need to get up,you should probably throw away the alarm.
If the time you actually get up at is much later than the time you do get up at,make great changes to
your way of life and the time when you go to sleep.No one should need an alarm.

1．What would be the best title of the passage?  (Please answer within 10 words.)
________________________________________________________________________
2．Which sentence in the passage is the closest in meaning to the following one?
It is a better way for you to put the television outside your bedroom.
________________________________________________________________________
3．Fill in the blank in Paragraph 3 with proper words.(Please answer within 5 words.)
________________________________________________________________________
4．Why will your body hate you if you eat much food an hour before you go to bed? (Please answer
within 15 words.)
________________________________________________________________________
5．Please translate the underlined part in Paragraph 3 into Chinese.
________________________________________________________________________

     A $415 million study, by far the most expensive one, ever to ask whether a lowfat diet reduces
the risk of getting cancer or heart disease has found that the diet has no effect.
     The study involved nearly 49,000 women aged 50 to 79 who were followed for eight years. In
the end, those assigned to a lowfat diet had the same rates of breast cancer, colon cancer and heart
attacks as those who ate whatever they pleased, researchers are reporting today.
     And the lowfat diet was not easy to follow. Women were told to aim for a diet that had just 20
percent of its calories as fat, which meant, for example, no butter on bread, no cheese on bagels,
no oil in salad dressings. And most fail to meet that requirement.
     The result, the study investigators agreed, does not justify recommending lowfat diets to the
public to reduce their heart disease and cancer risk. Given the lack of benefit found in the study,
many medical researchers said that the best dietary advice, for now, was to follow federal guidelines
for healthy eating, with less saturated and trans fats, more grains, and more fruits and vegetables.
     But not everyone was convinced. Some, like Dr. Dean Ornish, a longtime promoter of lowfat
diets, said that the women did not reduce their fat to low enough levels or eat enough fruits and
vegetables, and that the study, even at eight years, did not give the diets enough time. Others said
that the study did not mean people should abandon lowfat diets. The diet could still make a difference,
at least with heart disease, if people were to eat the socalled Mediterranean_diet,_low in saturated
fats like butter and high in oils like olive oil. But the women in the study reduced all kinds of fat.
     To this, Barbara V. Howard, a principle investigator in the study argued that "What we are saying
is that a modest reduction of fat did not do anything for heart disease and so on, but it doesn't say that
this diet is not beneficial". And she said people should realise that diet alone was not enough to stay
healthy. Except for not smoking, the advice for a healthy lifestyle is based largely on indirect evidence,
like eating well, controlling weight and getting regular exercise.

1．The underlined phrase "Mediterranean diet" in Paragraph 5 probably means________.

A．diet eaten in the Mediterranean region
B．diet that comes from the Mediterranean region
C．diet low in saturated fats and high in olive oil
D．diet found in Mediterranean restaurants

2．After the study result was released, we can expect all of the following EXCEPT that ________.

A．researchers still have ground to advise people to have a lowfat diet
B．no institute will issue some advice on lowfat diets
C．many people still believe lowfat diets are beneficial for people's health
D. people will probably turn to federal guidelines for healthy eating advice

3．We can learn from the passage that ________.

A．diets have nothing to do with disease prevention
B．a healthy lifestyle often means balanced diets, enough exercise and quitting smoking
C．all fats should be removed from people's diet to keep one healthy
D．if one gets only 20% of his calories from fat, he is sure to keep healthy