The whole morning we just checked our own things. We were looking for items to give away. We thought of blankets, food and clothing. Our aim was not to find things we no longer wanted, but things we use every day and would be useful to others.

We made up boxes with the things and added some small toys. Inside the boxes a simple letter was placed, reading:

“Please take these items and know that your life is important. Times are difficult but they will pass. We share what we have, believing it will matter. Use the blanket to stay warm. Be safe and know that the human spirit can overcome anything. Don’t hold your head down. Someday please do the same when you can. How you do it and when, your heart will tell you.

This kind act was not because the phone rang or for any reason. It was simply because it was the right time to do. We have often seen homeless people at the park where we left the belongings. The city would say that it isn’t a problem but I see the lives walking to and from it.

I noticed that my wife had put her favorite green coat into one of the boxes. I asked if she was sure about it and she simply replied that it had a hood (风帽). She liked the coat but knew the hood could shelter (遮挡)someone from the rain.

We don’t know where these gifts of compassion（同情）will go. We never go back and see what happens. It’s unimportant. The right things will find the right people and that is all that counts. On the way my wife started to cry. When I asked why, she said because some things felt so right.

1.What can we learn from the first paragraph about the couple？

2.The couple placed the letter inside the box mainly to_______________.

3.The couple liked this kind act because _______.

4.What’s the best title for this passage?

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 ___________.

2.What does the underlined part “This attitude” in Paragraph 4 mean?

3. What can we infer from the passage?

4. What would be the title for the passage?

Malnutrition (营养失调)remains a serious problem for India. But a new study shows that India’s leading causes of death now also include diseases related to obesity （肥胖）such as heart disease.

India’s National Family Health Survey shows that more than twenty percent of Indians living in cities are overweight or obese. And in the northwestern state of Punjab, that is true for almost forty percent of women.

Aradhna Tripathi is a business professional in New Delhi. She said, “ Eating is the most important thing in any Indian household and how you show your love and gratitude(感激) for a person is through the kind of food you serve him. And the kind of lifestyle we are leading is one of the reasons why we have the number of obese people increasing every day.

But Aradhna Tripathi says she has decided to lose weight. Her mother and grandmother are also diabetic(患糖尿病的). In fact, the International Diabetes Federation says India is now the diabetes capital of the world. Researchers say Indians store more body fat per kilogram than Europeans. That means obese Indians are even more at the risk of diabetes than other people.

Doctor Anoop Misra at Fortis Hospital in New Delhi says the risk of diabetes is crossing social and economic lines. Five years ago, he says, obesity and diabetes were limited to India’s richest people, but now things have changed.

But Doctor Misra is hopeful that the spread (蔓延，传播)of obesity can be slowed. And he says it must start in schools by giving all Indian children the same instruction on physical activity and diet.

The World Health Organization says China is also moving up in obesity rates. The estimate (估计) has reached about five percent countryside and as high as twenty percent in some cities.

1.What is this passage mainly about?

2.According to Aradhna Tripathi , one of the causes of the obesity problems is_________.

3. What can we infer from the underlined sentence in Paragraph 5?

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Many animal lovers would like to do more to help animals, but aren’t sure where to start or feel like they just don’t have the time. The good news is that there are many simple things you can do to help protect animals.

Think twice before you decide

The decisions you make when it comes to eating meat or other animal products can go a long way toward stopping the killing of animals. Consider eating a vegetarian（素食的） diet. If you aren’t ready to make this change, there are still things you can do. Do not buy animal products from companies known to use practices that go against the law such as using drugs to increase milk production in cows.

Help get the word out

Getting the word out about the problems faced by animals can be as easy as putting up a notice on your car. Also, talk to your friends and family members about important issues that are related to animals. Give some simple advice to a friend with a new pet about the serious pet over-population problem we’re facing. Turn to some books on the subject if you are not so clear about the advice you give your friend.

Write a letter

We’ve all heard the saying, “ The pen is more powerful than the sword”. Put this idea to the protection of animals. If a company has practices or rules that are harmful to animals, write them a letter to let them know you are angry about them, and that you won’t buy their products until they make some changes. Write letters to state and local legislators（立法者） to let them know how important it is that they support legislation that protects animals. Make them know that their actions will have a great effect on your vote.

Be more loving

If you’re considering adding a dog or a cat to your family, think about getting one from a homeless-animal house rather than buying a pet. There are many wonderful animals just waiting for a home. By taking back an animal from there, you will be helping in the fight against pet over-population, as well as giving your money to those who are responsible for taking care of pitiful animals.

Let your actions be an example to others

It may sound simple ,but one of the best ways to help animals is to let your actions speak to the world. You should do the following things first by yourself: Treat all living creatures with respect. Care about your pets and look after them well. Avoid (避免)entertainment places that use animals to perform. Support legislation （立法）that protects animals. All of these things set an example for others to follow.

Title: Ways of ___1.____ animals

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1. Keeping calm is the most important thing you should remember in time of e_______.

2. Tom d________ the gold medal in the speech competition as he had made so many efforts that hardly could anybody imagine.

3.Medical teams were ________（准备）to leave Sichuan Province to treat the survivors(幸存者)from the earthquake.

4. He said that he p________ to stay at home rather than go with us.

5.It’s going to be some time before I ______(恢复)my strength.

6.Most parts of African countries have s________ from drought(干旱) in recent years.

7.When I began to sing, he laughed and made me e____________.

8.City people want to be outdoors on the weekend and do something ______(挑战性的)

9. He ______(赞成) the idea, and two years later I am in charge of the radio club as the oldest student member.

10.Since teenagers have difficulty ________(平衡)these needs, they often question who they are and how they fit in society.

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1.他还告诉我们赢得尊重的最佳途径就是专心学习并取得好成绩。

He also told us that the best way to earn respect was to _______  ________ to study and __________high grades.

2.我发现这里布置的家庭作业不像我以前在原来学校时那么繁重。

I found that the homework was not ______ _______ _______ _________ I used to get in my old school.

3.学习一结束他就开始游历中国。

________ ________his studies, he started travelling in China.

4.很多青少年感到孤独，好像没有人理解他们以及他们正在经历的变化。

Many teenagers feel lonely, _______ ________ no one understands them and the changes they are ________  __________.

5.男孩和女孩在这方面往往有所不同。

Boys and girls  _______ ________ __________ different in this regard.

6.球如此重地打在他身上以至于他差点儿落入水中。我转过头去看那些孩子们，但一个也看不见。

The ball struck him so hard that he nearly fell into the water .  I________ to look at the children, but there were not any_______ __________.

7.Jasper曾把几块“禁止停车”的牌子挂在大门外边，但没有任何效果。

Jasper has_______ _________ “No Parking” signs outside his gate, but these have not any_______.

8.这是我见过的最丑陋的头像之一。

It’s one of the ugliest faces I ______ _______ _________.

9.那小溪弯弯曲曲穿过田野，然后正好从他们的帐篷底下流过去。

The stream _______ its________ across the field and then flowed right under their tent.

10.我们喜爱他们就像我们喜欢漂亮的窗帘布一样.

We like them in _______ ________ ________ _________ we like pretty curtain materials.

Much to the disappointment of the neighboring countries, the Japanese government refuses to admit ________ crime they did in _______ World War II in history.

A. the; the      B. /; the        C. /; /            D. the; /

I have repaired much of the equipment. Would you please help me with _______within this week?

A.      the other    B. the others  C. the rest  D. the remaining

Eating too much fat can _____ heart trouble and cause high blood pressure.

 A. result from              B. attend to               C. contribute to        D. devote to

I have the same opinion as you ________ the privacy of one’s life should be kept secret．

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