Some people think that they will get ill if they use their brains（大脑）too much.  It is not true.  Through many researches, scientists show us that the more you use your brains, the better they will be, and the wiser you will become.

Of course, if you want to keep your mind clear and be energetic（充满活力的）, you must take a proper rest and study properly.  To the teenagers, using their brains in the morning is good for their health.

There are many ways to rest.  One is a peaceful rest.  Sleep is a peaceful rest.  Another is an active rest.  For example, take a walk outdoors, do morning exercises every day.  To change the way of the brains’activities（活动）is also a good way to rest.

In everyday life, to eat some eggs, meat, fresh vegetable and fruit is also good for the brains.

Wish you a wise man and a happy life.

1.If ________________ ,your mind will be clean?

A．You go swimming in a lake

B．You are active in learning

C．You have a good rest and study properly.

D．You can sing a song

2.Which of the following statements is false?

A．Sleep is a kind of good rest.

B．Doing morning exercises is a peaceful rest.

C．Going out for a rest is an active rest.

D．Different activities are a good rest.

3.Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A．Illness comes from the fact that the brains are used too much.

B．Fruits are the most important for the brains.

C．The brains will be better if they are used often.

D．Sleep is the only way of having a rest.

4.Which of the following can be used as the best title of the passage?

A．How to Use your Brain	B．How to Rest
C．How to Become a Wise Man	D．Keep Your Mind Clear

 

I work as a volunteer（志愿者）for an organization that helps the poor in Haiti. Recently I took my son Barrett there for a week, hoping to 36 him.

Before setting out, I told Barrett this trip would be tiring and 37. For the first two days, he said almost nothing. I worried the trip was too 38 for a 17-year-old. Then, on Day three, as we were 39 over high rocky mountains, he turned to me and grinned（咧嘴笑）, “Pretty hard. ”

After that there was no turning back. A five-year-old girl, wearing a dress several sizes 40 large and broken shoes, followed Barrett around, mesmerized （着迷）. He couldn’t stop 41 . Later he said 42. “I wish I could speak French.” I was 43－this from a boy who hated and 44 French classes throughout school.

Usually silent, he 45 Gaby, our host, and kept asking questions about the country and its people. He blossomed（活泼起来）.

46 , the moment that really took 47 breath away occurred in a village deep in the mountains. I was 48 a woman villager for an article. 135 centimeters tall, she was small in figure but strong in 49 . Through determination, she had learned to read and write, and 50 to become part of the leadership of the 51 .

Learning her story, Barrett was as 52 as I by this tiny woman’s achievements. His eyes were wet and there was a 53 of love and respect on his face. He had finally understood the importance of my work.

When leaving for home, Barrett even offered to stay 54 as a volunteer. My insides suddenly felt struck. This 55 achieved all I’d expected. Soon he will celebrate his 18^th birthday. He’ll be a man.

1.	A．comfort B．please C．attract D．educate

 

2.	A．rough B．dangerous C．troublesome D．violent

 

3.	A．little B．much C．fast D．slow

 

4.	A．moving B．running C．climbing D．looking

 

5.	A．too B．very C．even D．so

 

6.	A．joking B．crying C．shouting D．smiling

 

7.	A．patiently B．regretfully C．lightly D．cheerfully

 

8.	A．ashamed B．disappointed C．determined D．surprised

 

9.	A．took up B．went in for C．fought against D．called off

 

10.	A．befriended B．disregarded C．avoided D．recognized

 

11.	A．Thus B．Even C．Meanwhile D．However

 

12.	A．my B．his C．our D．her

 

13.	A．asking B．interviewing C．arranging D．describing

 

14.	A．brain B．wish C．will D．health

 

15.	A．appeared B．struggled C．hesitated D．failed

 

16.	A．village B．city C．organization D．state

 

17.	A．pleased B．bored C．puzzled D．touched

 

18.	A．combination B．composition C．connection D．satisfaction

 

19.	A．in B．behind C．out D．away

 

20.	A．interview B．flight C．article D．trip

 

　　I work as a volunteer（志愿者）for an organization that helps the poor in Haiti. Recently I took my son Barrett there for a week, hoping to __(1)__ him.

　　Before setting out, I told Barrett this trip would be tiring and __(2)__. For the first two days, he said almost nothing. I worried the trip was too __(3)__ for a 17-year-old. Then, on day three, as we were __(4)__ over high rocky mountains, he turned to me and grinned（咧嘴笑）,“Pretty hard.”

　　After that there was no turning back. A five-year-old girl, wearing a dress several sizes __(5)__ large and broken shoes, followed Barrett around, mesmerized（着迷）. He couldn't stop __(6)__. Later he said __(7)__,“I wish I could speak French.” was __(8)__ --this from a boy who hated and __(9)__ French classes throughout school.

　　Usually silent, he __(10)__ Gaby, our host, and kept asking questions about the country and its people. He blossomed（活泼起来）.

　　__(11)__, the moment that really took __(12)__ breath away occurred in a village deep in the mountains. I was __(13)__ a woman villager for an article. 135 centimeters tall, she was small in figure but strong in __(14)__ Through determination, she had learned to read and write, and __(15)__ to become part of the leadership of the __(16)__.

　　Learning her story, Barrett was as __(17)__ as I by this tiny woman's achievements. His eyes were wet and there was a __(18)__ of love and respect on his face. He had finally understood the importance of my work.

　　When leaving for home, Barrett even offered to stay __(19)__ as a volunteer. My insides suddenly felt struck. This __(20)__ achieved all I'd expected. Soon he will celebrate his 18th birthday. He'll be a man.

完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

I work as a volunteer for an organization that helps the poor in Haiti. Recently I took my son Barrett there for a week, hoping to___1____ him.

Before setting out, I told Barrett this trip would be tiring and ____2____. For the first two days, he said almost nothing. I worried the trip was too ___3____ for a 17-year-old. Then, on day three, as we were ___4____ over high rocky mountains, he turned to me and grinned(咧嘴笑),“Pretty hard.”

After that there was no turning back. A five-year-old girl, wearing a dress several sizes ___5___ large and broken shoes, followed Barrett around, mesmerized(着迷). He couldn’t stop ___6____. Later he said ____7____ , “I wish I could speak French.” I was ___8___— this from a boy who hated and ___9____ French classes throughout school.

Usually silent, he ___10___ Gaby, our host, and kept asking questions about the country and its people. He blossomed(活泼起来).

__11___, the moment that really took __12___ breath away occurred in a village deep in the mountains. I was ___13___ a woman villager for an article. 135 centimeters tall, she was small in figure but strong in ___14___. Through determination, she had learned to read and write, and __15___ to become part of the leadership of the __16___.

　　Learning her story, Barrett was as ___17___ as I by this tiny woman’s achievements. His eyes were wet and there was a ___18___ of love and respect on his face. He had finally understood the importance of my work.

　　When leaving for home, Barrett even offered to stay ___19___ as a volunteer. My insides suddenly felt struck. This ___20____ achieved all I’d expected. Soon he will celebrate his 18th birthday. He’ll be a man.

1.                A．comfort        B．please          C．attract    D．educate

 

2.                A．rough          B．dangerous       C．troublesome   D．violent

 

3.                A．little           B．much          C．fast  D．slow

 

4.                A．moving         B．running         C．climbing  D．looking

 

5.                A．too            B．very           C．even D．so

 

6.                A．joking          B．crying          C．shouting  D．smiling

 

7.                A．patiently        B．regretfully       C．lightly    D．cheerfully

 

8.                A．ashamed        B．disappointed     C．determined   D．surprised

 

9.                A．took up         B．went in for      C．fought against  D．called off

 

10.               A．befriended      B．disregarded     C．avoided   D．recognized

 

11.               A．Thus           B．Even           C．Meanwhile D．However

 

12.               A．my            B．his            C．our   D．her

 

13.               A．asking          B．interviewing     C．arranging  D．describing

 

14.               A．brain          B．wish           C．will   D．health

 

15.               A．appeared       B．struggled       C．hesitated  D．failed

 

16.               A．village         B．city            C．organization    D．state

 

17.               A．pleased        B．bored          C．puzzled   D．touched

 

18.               A．combination     B．composition     C．connection D．satisfaction

 

19.               A．in             B．behind         C．out   D．away

 

20.               A．interview       B．flight           C．article D．trip

 

 

Dear World,

     My son starts school today. It's going to be strange and new to him   1   . And I wish you would treat him    2   . You see, up to now, he's been king of the roost. He's been boss of the backyard. I have always been around to   3    his wounds, and to soothe his feelings.

     But now, things are going to be   4   . This morning, he's going to walk down the front steps, wave his hand and start on his great    5   that will probably includes wars and tragedy and sorrow. To live his life in the world, he needs faith and love and   6   .

     So, World, I wish you would take him by his young hand and teach him the things he will have to know. Teach him, but gently, if you can. Teach him that for every scoundrel (恶棍) there is a hero, that for every dishonest politician there is a dedicated     7  ; that for every enemy there is a friend. Teach him it is far more honorable to fail than to cheat. Teach him to have faith in his own ideas, even if everyone else tells him they are   8   .Teach him to sell his strengths and brains to the highest bidder (出价人), but never to put up a price on his heart and     9   .

     Teach him gently, World, but don't   10   him, because only the test of fire makes fine steel.

     This is a big order, World, but see what you can do. He's such a nice little fellow.

1．A．at the moment        B．after a while     C．in a while         D．for a while

2．A．happily             B．gently           C．honestly          D．fairly

3．A．relieve             B．release         C．repair             D．decrease

4．A．strange            B．different        C．hopeful           D．difficult

5．A．journey               B．outing          C．adventure          D．tour

6．A．health                 B．courage         C．truth              D．heart

7．A．people               B．God            C．president           D．leader

8．A．right                 B．honest          C．wrong            D．stupid

9．A．mind                  B．soul             C．body            D．brain

10．A．spoil             B．rain             C．encourage          D．scold