Cats are animals of habit． They like to go to sleep about the same time every day and for a certain length of time． They seem to have a natural clock inside them that tells them when to sleep．

　　Besides their regular (定时的, 正式的) sleep, cats． take naps (打盹)． Some scientists think that people should also take cat naps． The habit would do good to people's health． Cat-naps help build up energy (精力, 能量) in the body． Since cats have moods (情绪) like those of people, scientists believe that people can improve their moods and attitudes by catnapping． People might become happier and more active．

　　A lot of famous people take cat naps during the day． The naps would usually last 15 to 30 minutes． Winston Churchill took cat naps． So did a few presidents of the United States． These people were known for their energy． They were able to work long hours into the night． Napping was their secret．

　　Perhaps more people could learn from cats and take naps to feel better and live longer!

1．Cats ______

A．are asleep all day．

B．are awake all day．

C．have a regular time to sleep．

D．go to sleep when a clock strikes．

2．Some scientists believe that catnapping is _______

A． a bad habit． B． a healthy habit． C． a lazy habit． D． not necessary．

3．According to the text, cat naps could make people ______

A． happy and active　　 B． sleepy．

C． unhappy． D． tired and lazy．

4．Cat naps usually last _____

A． no more than half an hour．B． several hours．

C． just a few minutes．　　 D． quite a long time,

5．Many famous people were able to work long hours because

A．they took cat naps．　　B． they lived longer．

C．they had a secret．　　 D． they had many things to do．

Winners Club

You choose to be a winner!

The Winners Club is a bank account specially designed for teenagers. It has been made to help you better manage your money. The Winners Club is a transaction account(交易账户)where you receive a key­card so you can get to your money 24/7—that’s 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!

It’s a club with impressive features for teenagers：

● No account keeping fees!

You’re no millionaire so we don’t expect you to pay large fees. In fact, there are no account keeping or transaction fees!

● Excellent interest rates!

You want your money to grow. The Winners Club has a good rate of interest which gets even better if you make at least two deposits without taking them out in a month.

● Convenient

Teenagers are busy — we get that. You may never need to come to a bank at all. With the Winners Club you can choose to use handy tellers and to bank from home using the phone and the Internet...You can have money directly deposited into your Winners Club account. This could be your pocket money or your pay from your part­time job!

● Mega magazine included

Along with your regular report, you will receive a FREE magazine full of good ideas to make even more of your money. There are also fantastic offers and competitions only for Winners Club members.

The Winners Club is a great choice for teenagers. And it is so easy to join. Simply fill in an application form. You will have to get permission from your parent or guardian (so we can organize that cool key­card)but it is easy. We can’t wait to hear from you. It’s the best way to choose to be a winner!

1.The Winners Club is a bank account intended for________.

A. parents　　      B. teenagers　      C. winners          D. adults

2.Which of the following is TRUE about the Winners Club?

A．Special gifts are ready for parents.

B．The bank opens only on work days.

C．Services are convenient for its members.

D．Fees are necessary for the account keeping.

3.The Winners Club provides magazines which________.

A．encourage spending

B．are free to all teenagers

C．are full of adventure stories

D．help to make more of your money

4.If you want to be a member of the Club，you must________.

A．be an Internet user                      B．be permitted by your parent

C．have a big sum of money                  D．be in your twenties

5.What is the purpose of this text?

A．To set up a club.

B．To provide part­time jobs.

C．To organize key­cards.

D．To introduce a new banking service.

 

James Cleveland Owens was the son of a farmer and the grandson of black slaves. His family moved to Cleveland when he was 9.There,  a school teacher asked the youth his name.

"J.C., "he replied.

She thought he had said "Jesse", and he had a new name.

Owens ran his first race at age 13.After high school, he went to Ohio State University.He had to work part time so as to pay for his education.As a second?  year student,  in the Big Ten games in 1935, he set even more records than he would in the Olympic Games a year later.

A week before the Big Ten meet,  Owens accidentally fell down a flight of stairs. His back hurt so much that he could not exercise all week,  and he had to be helped in and out of the car that drove him to the meet. He refused to listen to the suggestions that he give up and said he would try,  event by event. He did try,  and the results are in the record book.

The stage was set for Owens? victory at the Olympic Games  in Berlin the next year,  and his success would come to be regarded as not only athletic but also political.Hitler did not congratulate any of the African?American winners.

"It was all right with me, "he said years later."I didn?t go to Berlin to shake hands with him, anyway."

Having returned from Berlin,  he received no telephone calls from the president of his own country,  either.In fact, he was not honored by the United States until 1976, four years before his death.

Owens? Olympic victories  made little difference to him. He earned his living by looking after a school playground, and accepted money to race against cars, trucks,  motorcycles and dogs.

"Sure, it bothered me, "he said later."But at least it was an honest living. I had to eat."

In time,  however,  his gold medals changed his life."They have kept me alive over the years, "he once said."Time has stood still for me.That golden moment dies hard."

Owens got his other name "Jesse" when.

A.　he went to Ohio State University    

B.　his teacher made fun of him

C.　his teacher took "J. C."for "Jesse"

D.　he won gold medals in the Big Ten meet

　In the Big Ten meet，Owens.

A.　hurt himself in the back                B.　succeeded in setting many records

C.　tried every sports event but failed   D.　had to give up some events

　We can infer from the text that Owens was treated unfairly in the US at that time because.

A.　he was not of the right race

B.　he was the son of a poor farmer

C.　he didnˊt shake hands with Hitler

D.　he didnˊt  talk to the US president on the phone

When Owens says "They have kept me alive over the years ",he means that the medals.

A.　have been changed for money to help him live on

B.　have made him famous in the US

C.　have encouraged him to overcome difficulties in life

D.　have kept him busy with all kinds of jobs

What would be the best title for the text?

A.　Jesse Owens,  A Great American Athlete

B.　Golden Moment — A Life?time Struggle

C.　Making A Living As A Sportsman

D.　How To Be A Successful Athlete

   When I was in the third grade, I was picked to be the princess(公主)in the school play. For weeks my mother had helped me practice my lines. But once onstage, every word disappeared from my head. Then my teacher told me she had written a narrator's(解说者的)part for the play, and asked me to change roles. Though I didn't tell my mother what had happened that day, she sensed my unhappiness and asked if I wanted to take a walk in the yard.

    It was a lovely spring day. We could see dandelions(蒲公英)popping through the grass in bunches, as if a painter had touched our landscape with bits of gold. I watched my mother carelessly bend down by one of the bunches. "I think I am going to dig up all these weeds," she said. "From now on, we'll have only roses in this garden."

    "But I like dandelions," I protested. "All flowers are beautiful—even dandelions!"

     My mother looked at me seriously. "Yes, every flower gives pleasure in its own way, doesn't it?" she asked thoughtfully. I nodded. "And that is true of people, too," she added.

    When I realized that she had guessed my pain, I started to cry and told her the truth.

　“But you will be a beautiful narrator, ”she said, reminding me of how much I loved to read stories aloud to her.

    Over the next few weeks, with her continuous encouragement, I learned to take pride in the role. The big day finally came. A few minutes before the play, my teacher came over to me. “Your mother asked me to give this to you,” she said, handing me a dandelion. After the play, I took home the flower, laughing that I was perhaps the only person who would keep such a weed.

56.The girl did not play the role of the princess mainly because_______.

A.she felt nervous on the stage.                                 B.she lost her interest in that role.

C.she preferred the role of the narrator                      D.she had difficulty memorizing her words

57.Why did the mother suggest a walk in the garden?

A.To remove the dandelions                                     B.To enjoy the garden scene

C.to have a talk with her daughter.                            D.to help her daughter with the play.

58.What is the main idea of the story?

A.Everybody can find his or her own way to success.  B.Everybody has his or her own value in the world.

C.Everybody should learn to play different roles        D.Everybody has some unforgettable memory.