Jogging is basically running at a steady (穩(wěn)定的) speed over short or long distances. It became popular
some twenty years ago and has remained a favorite way of keeping fit for lots of people.
     One of the main advantages of jogging over many other sports is that it can be done anywhere. People jog
in parks, in the country side and even in urban areas. No special equipment is required no costly hats, or balls,
and no expensive sports kit. Good quality running shoes are advisable. Special jogging suits are widely available
these days and can be bought quite cheaply but are not necessary. In addition to being able to jog anywhere,
you can also jog at any time, in any season! It's not unusual to see joggers exercising in the height of summer
or in the depth of winter!
     The act of jogging doesn't require any special training or skill. You do need to be basically healthy and then,
after a few basic warm-up bends and stretches, you are ready to begin. You simply start running, gently, and
then build up to a steady speed. Do not overtire yourself by trying to go too fast. It is best for you to run at
a steady and comfortable speed.
     Jogging is a single sport. You don't need to wait until you have gathered a team or found a partner. You
can jog alone. A few words of warning however: lone women joggers should be especially careful when
choosing jogging routes, particularly at night time.
     Jogging is excellent for keeping fit. It's good for the lungs, the heart and the circulation. It's easy and
it's convenient. Why don't you try it? If you require more information, talk to one of the instructors at the
sports centre. We are only too happy to help. Please remember: if you do decide to jog, talk to your doctor
first if you have any health worries. Happy jogging!

1. Is jogging a good way of keeping fit?
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2. Which are more necessary for joggers, good quality running shoes or special jogging suits? 
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3. What is hest for us to jog? 
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4. What's the writer's special suggestion to lone women who decide to jog? 
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5. What does the writer want to tell us in the passage? 
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     The common cold is the world's most widespread illness. The most widespread mistake of all is that
colds are caused by cold weather. They are not. They are caused by viruses (病毒) passing on from person
to person. You catch a cold by coming into contact, directly or indirectly, with someone who already has
one.
     If cold weather causes colds, it would be reasonable to expect the Eskimos to suffer from them forever.
But they do not. And in isolated Arctic regions explorers (探險(xiǎn)者) have reported being free from colds until
coming into contact again with the outside world by way of packages and mails dropped from airplanes.
During the First World War soldiers who spent long periods in the trenches, cold and wet, showed no
increased tendency to catch colds. In the Second World War prisoners at the notorious Auschwitz
concentration camp, naked and starving, were extremely surprised to find that they seldom had colds.
     At the Common Cold Research Unit in England, volunteers took part in the experiments in which they
gave themselves to the discomforts of being cold and wet for long stretches of time. After taking hot baths,
they put on bathing suits, allowed themselves to be with cold water, and then stood about dripping wet in
drafty rooms. Some wore wet socks all day while others exercised in the rain until close to exhaustion. Not
one of the volunteers came down with a cold unless a cold virus was actually dropped in his nose.
     If, then, cold and wet have nothing to do with catching colds, why are they more frequent (often) in the
winter? Despite the most painstaking research, no one has yet found the answer. One explanation offered by
scientists is that people tend to stay together indoors more in cold weather than at other times, and this makes
it easier for cold viruses to be passed on.
     No one has yet found a cure for colds. There are drugs and pain suppressors such as aspirin, but all they
do is to relieve the symptoms (癥狀).

1. Are the common colds caused by cold?
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2. When may Arctic explorers catch colds? 
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3. How many kinds of people does the writer mention when explaining his idea? 
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4. Why are the colds more frequent in the winter? 
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5. What is the key point of this passage? 
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     The oil resources which are left will not last very long. This means that all vehicles such as cars, trains,
buses, planes and ships that need oil to work will not be able to run. So it will be necessary to develop a new
method of transport which doesn't use oil. Electric vehicles are one possibility. In England, most families have
at least one car and this car is used every day. It could be that only one person in the family drives the car to
work or for shopping. The number of cars on the road perhaps helps to explain why the oil is used up so
quickly. The family car is a very useful form of transport but it is also a great waste of energy, especially if
it is compared with buses or trains which use less petrol per person than a car. A car traveling at 80 kilometers
an hour uses only half as much petrol as a car which is traveling at 120 kilometers an hour. Clearly, it would be better if there were fewer cars on the road and more speed limits so that the oil which is left will last as long
as possible.
     About 25% of England's total consumption (消耗) of energy is domestic - it is used only in the home. Just
over 20% is used for transport. Most of the energy is used in industry. It is difficult to suggest any possible
energy conservation (保護(hù)) in industry because many of the suggestions would mean that some people
would lose their jobs. It is important that industry produces the same amount of products using the same
amount of workers. 
     Clearly, conservation is not going to be the answer to the energy problem. The most it can do is to give
more time for a better method to be found. The more time we have to develop new sources of energy, the
better it is because there is still a lot of work to be done in order to find suitable, safe methods of producing
energy.

1. What does the word "domestic" mean in paragraph two?

A. Producing energy.
B. Fast driving.
C. On the road.
D. For family use.

2. Why will all vehicles that need oil to work not be able to run?

A. Oil resources which are left will be used up soon.
B. A new system of transport will be developed.
C. They will be replaced by electric vehicles.
D. They waste a lot of energy.

3. Which is true according to the passage?

A. A car running at 80 km an hour uses more oil than 120 km an hour.
B. Family cars can save much more energy than buses and trains.
C. It is possible for English people to develop vehicles.
D. Fewer cars on the road will help the oil last longer.

4. Which of the suggestions is the best according to the passage?

A. Factories should produce less.
B. Vehicles mustn't go at a high speed.
C. New sources of energy should be found and developed.
D. We should cut down the number of family cars on the road.

     Jackie Joyner-Kersee had a serious asthma attack while running a race at the 1994 U. S. Olympic Festival.
     "I wasn't afraid of running; I was afraid I might die," said Joyner-Kersee. "I said 'Don't be afraid. . . just
hold on."
     So, what is asthma? It's a health condition that causes difficulty in breathing. Although it comes and goes,
once you have asthma, you have it for a long time. Different treatments are used for asthma. There are very
strong drugs that can be taken for a long time with few side effects. Today, even people with serious asthma
can take part in sports.
     Joyner-Kersee has had problems with asthma for many years. She said, "I didn't have this as a little girl.
It wasn't until I went to California that I noticed it, and then I didn't want to accept it. When I start feeling
good, I stop taking the medicine. It will be all right. . . . I hope. "
     The race was supposed to start at.5:35 p. m. At 5:00, she began to have trouble breathing. She was
given a breathing test and treatment by a doctor. She said she thought about not running. She was out of
breath.
     "It's just hard running with asthma," she said. "When I experienced this in practice. I couldn't breathe.
It was really hard for me. " She said the problem with asthma is that you don't know when it will happen.
She was fine when she arrived at the stadium. The breathing treatment helped her. Joyner-Kersee's experience
shows that medical treatment is important. First, if you think you have asthma, see a doctor. Asthma drugs
can protect your lungs. Second, pay attention to your health. Tell your doctor immediately if you wake up and
have trouble breathing. This means the condition is getting worse. Many people don't want to be known to
have asthma, and then they must go to the hospital.
     Most importantly, remember that with asthma, you can have a normal life. You can even win an Olympic
gold medal.

1. Did Jackie Joyner-Kersee run at the 1994 U. S. Olympic Festival? 
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2. What is asthma? 
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3. When did Joyner-Kersee first find she had asthma?
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4. How can you tell your asthma is getting worse?
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5. What do you think is the writer's purpose of writing the passage? 
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     People didn't use to throw things away. They used to mend their clothes and reused them until they wore
out. When they bought things, they used to carry shopping baskets. But now we don't reuse things well and
more rubbish has been produced. We throw away 25 million tones of waste in our dustbins (垃圾箱) every
year. That means one family throw away about one thousand kilos of waste.
     We have a strong reason to take it as a serious problem! The fact is that lots of rubbish we throw away
could be reused or recycled (回收利用). The so-called rubbish isn't really rubbish.
     The UK is one of the worst recyclers in Europe. In other words, in the UK, they're recycling only about
8% of their everyday waste. That's much less than many other countries. Germany recycles 10%, while
Japan recycles 40%. The govemment has set a goal of recycling 30% of their everyday waste by the year
2010. But it looks that it is not easy to reach it. As we know, some habits are difficult to change and some
collection plans are expensive to carry out.
      At present, the movement called Recycle Now in the UK tries to change that situation. The Top designer
(設(shè)計(jì)師) Oliver Heath is a strong fan of the movement. In 2005 he designed the first home built completeiy
from recycled things, including metal cans and glass bottles. "It always makes me excited when I make good
use of those recycled things," he said, " Maybe in the near future, you can also make something from recycled
computer printers, plastic bags, bottle tops or CDs." When his story was reported on TV, more and more
people begin to try his ideas.
     Some local (地方的) govemments have set up recycling centres where it's easy for families to take their
empty bottles and old newspapers. Instead of throwing away the so-called rubbish, some families start doing
more about it.
     With the effort of the whole country, we are happy to see some progress in some places in the UK.

1. Do people produce more rubbish than before?
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2. Why does the writer think rubbish is a serious problem? 
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3. Which country recycles more than 10%, Cermany or Japan? 
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4. How does Oliver Heath feel when he turns recycled things into something useful? 
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5. What conclusion (結(jié)論) can you get about the recycling work in the UK? 
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     Having an exercise plan is important, but you should always ask your doctor for advice before starting it.
Keep in mind that you can have too much of a good thing: over-exercising and exercising in a wrong way can
hurt your body. The following suggestions can help you avoid this.
     Warm up before exercise. This helps to prepare your body for activities. It's especially important in the
morning.
     Cool down after exercise. Rather than stop immediately, do a few gentle (輕柔的) activities to avoid aches
and pains (疼痛) later. Exercise with your limits (極限). Build up slowly. Pain is a waming, so never try to
work through it.If you don't listen to your body, you will hurt yourself. Avoid being thirsty. Water is important
to keep your normal temperature during exercise and prevent tiredness. Wear sports shoes. These shoes can
protect your feet and prevent you from being hurt.

1. How many suggestions are given in the passage?

A. Three.
B. Four.
C. Five.
D. Six.

2. What should you do before you start your exercise plan?

A. Find our health problems.
B. Ask our doctor for advice.
C. Have a health examination.
D. Go over these suggestions.

3. What is especially important before exercise in the morning?

A. Warming our body up.
B. Cooling our body down.
C. Drinking enough water.
D. Putting on sports shoes.

4. What can the third suggestion help us to do?

A. To prepare for our activities.
B. To avoid aches or pains later.
C. To keep normal temperature.
D. To avoid hurting ourselves.

     Are you in shape? To find out, ask yourself some questions: Do I exercise regularly? Do I ever walk places
instead of driving my car? Do I ever play sports for fun? Do I ever take the stairs instead of the elevator? If
you answered no to any or all of the above questions, you are probably out of shape and need to start a fitness
program.
     Exercise is very important. It improves your strength and blood circulation (循環(huán)). It gives you more
energy. It can help you relax and sleep well, and it can help control your weight. In fact, the U. S. Surgeon
General says that exercise can help prevent heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and osteoporosis (a disease that
weakens the bones).
     The first step is to make a program. A good fitness program should be fun. It should involve (包含) both
your arms and your legs, and it should help you to build endurance(the ability to do exercise for a long time).
To make a good program for yourself, first you should think about the types of activities you like to do, what
you think you are able to do, and when you will have time to do it. A good exercise program will involve
cardiovascular activities, such as running, biking, swimming, roller skating, playing soccer or tennis, or
jumping rope. It will also involve weight-bearing exercise, such as weightlifting, and stretching activities.
Also, daily, low-intensity activities such as walking, gardening, dancing, and climbing stairs are good for your
physical health.
     So what are you waiting for? Cet off of the sofa and start exercising. Sign up for yoga, tai chi, or pilates.
Join a gym or a running club, or just start walking a half an hour every day. Every little bit helps! 

1. We can learn from the passage that _______.

A. exercise can prevent all kinds of diseases
B. a good exercise program should be exciting
C. exercise can help you control your weight
D. it' s not necessary to make an exercise program

2. A good exercise program should involve _______ types of activities.

A. two
B. three
C. four
D. five

3. Which of the following is low-intensity activities?

A. swimming
B.  jumping rope
C. weightlifting
D. climbing stairs

4. What does the writer mainly tell us?

A. Exercise is important and should be part of your daily life.
B. A good exercise program can help you a lot to keep healthy.
C. Exercise can improve your strength and blood circulation.
D. Start to make an exercise program when you are out of shape.

    If you travel by (1)a             across the center of Africa or South America, you fly over forests for
thousands of kilometers. These great forests are the oceans of (2)t             . There are thousands and
thousands of kinds of plants and (3)a            .
    However, the world's forests are getting (4)s             all the time. In many places, we're cutting down
the trees because we need wood and we need more farmland. Some people say that (5)t              will not
be any forest like these in 30 years. What will happen if they (6)d             ?
    If we cut down our forests, a lot of plants and animals will disappear from the (7)w             . In a lot
of places the new farmland will soon look like the old desert. Crops will not grow there. It will not rain
very often, and the weather will get very hot. Perhaps the climate (氣候) of the world will (8)c             .
This will be (9)d             for everyone in the world. That's (10)w              we must take care of our forests.

     We all need to exercise. Doctors say it is good for us. It makes your heart and body strong. It also
gives you more energy. And you will feel better about yourself. It's best to exercise twice a week.
Twenty minutes each time is enough.
     There are many ways to exercise. You can walk, run, play sports, or swim. Many people go to
special places to exercise.
     They are ca1led"fitness centers." These places have a lot of equipment. Some People buy equipment
for their homes. But it is very expensive.
     Exercising can be fun. Friends can exercise together at a fitness center. Or, they can play sports
together. How do you exercise?

1. What is the main idea?

A. Exercise equipment is expensive.
B. Playing sports is a good way to exercise.
C. Every person shou1d exercise.

2. We should exercise _____.

A. every day
B. 20 minutes a week
C. twice a week

3. At fitness centers, _____.

A. you can buy expensive equipment
B. people can do many kinds of exercising
C. it is very expensive

4. Which of these kinds of exercising is not in the article?

A. Dancing.
B. Swimming.
C. Sports.

5. Which of these sentences about exercising is true?

A. Exercising is expensive.
B. Exercise is good for your heart.
C. Only doctors exercise.