Such a chance, once _________, might never come again.

A．losing       B．being lost         C．lost   D．to be lost

__________ hard she tries, she can hardly avoid making mistakes in written English.

A．Much       B．However          C．As     D．Although

－Surely you can turn to David for help.

－_______ He is the last one you can rely on.

A．Get out of it!                                              B．Is that right?

C．I couldn’t agree more.                                 D．It’s up to you.

Although he knew little about the work done in the field, he succeeded ____ other well-informed experimenters failed.

A．which              B．that          C．what        D．where

On hearing the alarm bell, hotel guests _______ leave their rooms as quickly as possible.

A．may         B．could        C．will          D．should

He ________ for a year before he finally settled down in Boston.

A．was traveling                                              B．had been traveling

C．has been traveling                                       D．has traveled

－Yao Ming has begun his new season in NBA.

－Yes, he couldn’t have wished for a_______ start to the new NBA year. He scored 19 points in 20 minutes in the opening game.

A．better              B．best          C．worse       D．nice

Mr. Thomson was always _______, even when things were at their worst.

A．energetic          B．tolerant     C．modest     D．optimistic

Teenagers need to be aware of the emotional, intellectual, and physical changes that young adults experience. And they also need to give serious   1   to how they can best accommodate such   2  . Growing bodies need movement and   3  , but not just in ways that emphasize(强调) competition,   4   they are adjusting to their new bodies and a whole host of new intellectual and emotional challenges, teenagers are especially self-conscious and need the   5   that comes from achieving success and knowing that their accomplishments are   6   by others. However, the typical teenage lifestyle is already filled with so much competition that it would be   7   to plan activities in which there are more winners than losers8  , publishing newsletters with many student-written book reviews,   9   student artwork, and sponsoring book discussion clubs. A variety of small clubs can provide   10   opportunities for leadership, as well as for practice in successful   11   work. Making friends is extremely important to teenagers, and many shy students need the   12   of some kind of organization with a supportive   13   barely visible in the background.

    In these activities, it is important to remember that young teenagers have   14   attention spans(持续时间). A variety of activities should be organized   15   participants(参与者) can remain active as long as they want and then go on to   16   else without feeling guilty and without letting the other participants   17  . This does not mean that adults must accept irresponsibility.   18  , they can help students acquire a sense of commitment by   19   for roles that are within their   20   and their attention spans and by having clearly states rules.

1．A．thought                 B．idea                     C．opinion                D．advice

2．A．strength                B．changes               C．experience           D．attention

3．A．care                      B．nutrition              C．exercise              D．relaxation

4．A．if                          B．although              C．however              D．because

5．A．assistance             B．guidance              C．confidence          D．tolerance

6．A．ignored                 B．admired               C．criticized             D．approved

7．A．improper               B．risky                   C．fair                     D．wise

8．A．in effect                B．as a result            C．for example         D．in a sense

10．A．extra                   B．various                C．expensive            D．dynamic

11．A．group                  B．single                  C．individual             D．personnel

12．A．insurance            B．admission            C．agreement           D．security

13．A．adult                   B．teenager              C．partner                D．kid

14．A．similar                 B．long                    C．different              D．short

15．A．if only                 B．now that              C．so that                D．even if

16．A．everything           B．anything              C．nothing               D．something

17．A．off                      B．down                  C．out                     D．alone

18．A．On the contrary   B．On the average     C．On the whole       D．On the other hand

19．A．making                B．standing              C．planning              D．taking

20．A．abilities              B．responsibilities      C．efficiency          D．activity

Tug-of –war is not only popular in China, but in many other countries. Their tug-of-war match is a little different from ours. They have eight men for each team, while we may have the match between two sides with equal men or women players. Of course, they are usually tall, strong and heavy.

For a tug-of-war match, we need a long thick rope. Each team stands at one end of the rope, holding it. Then they try to pull the center of the rope, marked in the ground towards each of their own sides. The team which succeeds in pulling the center of the rope away through a certain distance is the winner.

Many foreign sports experts think we don’t have to be tall, heavy and strong to play tug-of-war. We don’t have endless energy, for a match lasts only a few minutes. The secret is good hands. The players must have big strong, hard hands. Before they start the match they put mixture of oil and petrol on their hands so they can hold the rope better.

Many foreign experts say the best hand for tug-of-war belong to the sons of farmers. This is because they have to work hard when they are still very young. Farming is a good practice for this sport!

1．In our country tug-of-war ______.

       A．is not very popular                               B．is not so popular as in foreign countries

       C．is only a men’s game                            D．is not only played by men but also by women

2．In foreign countries a tug-of-war team __________.

       A．has eight men or women players

       B．has men players equal in number to the other side

       C．has eight men players

       D．is formed in the same way as in our country

3．Tug-of-war is a match in which who __________ are winners.

       A．pulled the rope to their side farther

       B．made the center near to their own side

       C．succeeded in pulling the center of the rope in their direction

       D．made the center of the rope pass through a certain length nearer to their side

4．The foreign experts think a good tug-of-war player must _________.

       A．have lasting energy                              B．have big, strong and hard hands

       C．do farm work                                      D．be tall, heavy and strong

5．Which of the following is not true?

       A．In foreign countries women take part in tug-of-war.

       B．In foreign countries a tug-of-war match has 16 players.

       C．In order to hold the rope better, many players put a mixture of oil and petrol on their hands.

       D．The sons of farmers are thought to be the best tug-of-war players.