Skateboarding has become one of several non-traditional activities that PE teachers around America are introducing to inspire kids to exercise regularly. Some PE classes feature in-line（滚轮） skating, yoga, and even rock climbing. Experts have called those types of activities “the new PE”.
Such activities are part of a larger effort to help kids develop lifelong fitness habits and to keep them from becoming overweight. Now, 9 million U.S. children and teens are overweight. Obesity (肥胖) can lead to health problems such as diabetes and heart disease later in life.
"Our children and youth are becoming unhealthy and obese," says Johnson. "Skateboarding is a great activity that keeps kids doing physical movement and gives them new skills and interest."
Some schools don't allow skateboarding because they say it is dangerous. Tim, however, argues that regular practice eliminates a great deal of the danger. "We teach students how to do it and how to do it safely," he says.
Some people say skateboarding teaches life lessons. “Skateboarding teaches kids to believe that if they stick with something they will finally succeed. ”says education expert Richard Savor from College in Portland.
Skateboarding inspires kids not to give up in learning difficult skills. "It's natural for kids to want to learn and get better at things," adds Tim. "When it comes to skateboarding, they'll try a trick hundreds of times before they succeed." That same effort could be made in schoolwork.
Eric Brown agrees that skateboarding requires kids to stop saying a task is too hard for them. "A baby will attempt to walk 600 to 900 times before he or she is successful," says Eric, "We tell students that they shouldn't say 'I can't do it' unless they've tried 600 to 900 times.
72. Skateboarding is introduced into American schools to ______________.
A. encourage students to compete bravely in competition
B. teach students how to deal with risk.
C. prevent students suffering from heart disease later in life.
D. help students form the habit of doing sports
73. The underlined word "eliminates" in Paragraph 4 probably means ______________.
A. reduces. B. increases C. adds D. brings
74. What life lesson do kids learn from skateboarding?
A. To succeed in life you have to learn skateboarding.
B. You will succeed in life if you don't give up.
C. Only after failing 600 to 900 times can you succeed.
D. There is no hard work after learning skateboarding well.
75. What would be the best title for the passage?
A. The dangerous PE B. Skills of skateboarding. C. The new PE. D. The change of PE.
科目：高中英语 来源： 题型：阅读理解
How to Make a Budget
Most likely, you aren’t the family breadwinner. But doing a small job or getting a weekly allowance (零花钱) would put some money in your pocket. For kids and grown-ups alike, money is easy to spend. If you aren’t careful, it can be gone in no time.
Being responsible with your money is an important skill to learn ----and the sooner you start the better. Whether you are tracking your spending or saving for something special, creating a budget can help you deal with your expenses and plan for the future. All you need are paper and a pencil --- and some self-control.
First, take a look at our sample monthly budget. Then, use a separate sheet of paper to plan your own. In the first two columns (栏), list your sources (来源) of income and how much you expect to earn from them. In the third and fourth columns, list what you expect to spend your money on and the amount.
The left-hand total should be more than or equal to the right-hand total. If it is, you have an effective budget.
Sample Monthly Budget
| Monthly Income | Amount | Monthly Expenses | Amount |
| Allowance | $20.00 | Snacks | $26.00 |
| Money earned selling drinks | $25.00 | Music downloads | $12.00 |
| Money earned babysitting | $12.50 | Movies | $18.00 |
| Money earned delivering newspapers | $30.00 | Video rentals | $10.00 |
| Total: | $87.50 | Total | $66.00 |
Budgets are not complex, but sticking to them can be tough. When planning your budget, be
realistic about your expenses. If you know that you drop $18 at a movie, don’t write $12 in
that space simply because you wish you were spending less
If you are eyeing a big purchase, such as a $150 skateboard, spend less and save more until you have the total amount. No matter how attractive it may be, avoid spending your savings. One day, you will thank yourself!
Who is the passage written for?w
A. Children. B. Parents. C. Breadwinners. D. Bank managers.
The purpose of making a budget is to help people _________.
A. learn to be realistic B. increase their saving
C. manage their money well D. test their power-control
What should people do when planning a budget?w
A. Fill in the expenses as they really are.
B. Avoid spending money on expensive things.
C. Set aside a fixed amount of money as savings.
D. List income and expenses on two pieces of paper.
Which of the following budgets is effective?
A.
| Monthly Income | Amount | Monthly Expenses | Amount |
| Allowance | $20.00 | Money earned walking dogs | $20.00 |
| Bus fares | $40.00 | Movies | $28.00 |
| Total: | $60 | Total | $48.00 |
B.
| Monthly Income | Amount | Monthly Expenses | Amount |
| Allowance | $20.00 | Movies | $30.00 |
| Money earned washing cars | $10.00 | Bus fares | $10.00 |
| Total: | $30.00 | Total: | $40.00 |
C.
| Monthly Income | Amount | Monthly Expenses | Amount |
| Allowance | $27.50 | Money earned selling drinks | $22.00 |
| Money earned babysitting | $22.50 | Birthday gifts | $28.00 |
| Total: | $50.00 | Total: | $50.00 |
D.
| Monthly Income | Amount | Monthly Expenses | Amount |
| Allowance | $26.00 | Video rentals | $22.00 |
| Money earned doing yard work | $24.00 | Birthday gifts | $28.00 |
| Total: | $50.00 | Total: | $50.00 |
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科目：高中英语 来源：2010-2011学年北京市房山高级中学下学期高一3月月考英语卷 题型：阅读理解
My six-year-old granddaughter, Caitlyn, and I stopped at a Tim Horton’s shop for a blueberry cake. As we were going out of the door, a young teenage boy was coming in.
This young man had no hair on sides of his head with a set of blue spiked（竖起的）hair on top of it. One of his nostrils(鼻孔) was pierced （扎、穿）, and a ring ran through the hole and a chain went across his face and was attached to a ring he was wearing in his ear. He held a skateboard under one arm and a basketball under the other.
Caitlyn, who was walking ahead of me, stopped at once when she saw the teenager, I thought he’d scared her and she’d frozen on the spot.
I was wrong.
My granddaughter backed up against the door and opened it as wide as it would go. Now I was face to face with the young man. I stepped aside and let him pass. His response was a polite “Thank you very much”.
On our way to the car, I praised Caitlyn for her manners in holding open the door for the young man. She didn’t seem to be troubled by his appearance, but I wanted to make sure. If a grandmother’s talk about freedom of self-expression and allowing people their differences was in order, I wanted to be ready.
As it turned out, the person who needed the talk was me.
The only thing Caitlyn noticed about the teenager was the fact that his arms were full. “He would have a hard time to open the door. ”
I saw the partially shaved head, the set of spiked hair, the piercing and the chain. She saw a person carrying something under each arm and heading toward a closed door.
In the future, I hope to get down on her level and raise my sights.
【小题1】What did the author think of the young man?
| A．Polite. | B．Uncommon. | C．Frightening. | D．Funny. |
| A．she was scared | B．she didn’t notice his look |
| C．she wanted to avoid him | D．it would be difficult for him to open the door |
| A．the author was ashamed of herself |
| B．the author didn’t know how to give a talk on freedom |
| C．a talk on freedom was useless for the granddaughter |
| D．people should have more freedom to express themselves |
| A．we shouldn’t judge a person by his look |
| B．we should allow people more freedom to dress differently |
| C．we should be more helpful and tolerant(宽容的)to people |
| D．we shouldn’t be too particular about people in life |
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科目：高中英语 来源：广东省普宁一中2009-2010学年度高二下学期期末考试试题（英语） 题型：阅读理解
Most likely, you aren’t the family breadwinner. But doing a small job or getting a weekly allowance(零花钱) would put some money in your pocket. For kids and grown-ups alike, money is easy to spend. If you aren’t careful, it can be going in no time.
Being responsible with your money is an important skill to learn — and the sooner you start the better. Whether you are tracking your spending or saving for something special, creating a budget can help you deal with your expenses and plan for the future. All you need are paper and a pencil — and some self-control.
First, take a look at our sample monthly budget. Then, use a separate sheet of paper to plan your own. In the first two columns(栏), list your sources of income and how much you expect to earn from them. In the third and fourth columns, list what you expect to spend your money on and the amount.
The left-hand total should be more than or equal to the right-hand total. If it is, you have an effective budget.
Budgets are not complex, but sticking to them can be tough. When planning your budget, be realistic about your expenses. If you know that you drop $18 at a movie, don’t write $12 in that space simply because you wish you were spending less.
If you are eyeing a big purchase, such as a $150 skateboard, spend less and save more until you have the total amount. No matter how attractive it may be, avoid spending your savings. One day, you will thank yourself!
| Monthly Income | Amount | Monthly Expense | Amount |
| Allowance (零花钱) | $20.00. | Snacks | $20.00 |
| Money earned selling drinks | $25.00 | Music downloads | $12.00 |
| Money earned babysitting | $12.50. | Movies | $18.00 |
| Money earned delivering newspapers | $30.00 | Video rental | $10.00 |
| Total | $87.50 | Total | $66.00 |
| Monthly Income | Amount | Monthly Expenses | Amount |
| Allowance(零花钱) | $20.00 | Money earned walking dogs | $20.00 |
| Bus fares | $40.00 | Movies | $28.00 |
| Total | $60.00 | Total | $48.00 |
| Monthly Income | Amount | Monthly Expenses | Amount |
| Allowance(零花钱) | $20.00 | Movies | $30.00 |
| Money earned washing cars | $10.00 | Bus fares | $10.00 |
| Total | $30.00 | Total | $40.00 |
| Monthly Income | Amount | Monthly Expenses | Amount |
| Allowance(零花钱) | $27.50 | Money earned selling drinks | $22.00 |
| Money earned | $22.50 | Birthday gifts | $28.00 |
| Total | $50.00 | Total | $50.00 |
| Monthly Income | Amount | Monthly Expenses | Amount |
| Allowance(零花钱) | $26.00 | Radio rentals | $22.00 |
| Money earned doing yard work | $24.00 | Birthday gifts | $28.00 |
| Total | $50.00 | Total | $50.00 |
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科目：高中英语 来源：2010-2011浙江苍南中学高二上学期期中英语试卷 题型：阅读理解
Large wall posters for kids. Your kids will love these cool posters by artist Darla Daly—zebras boarding in the skateboard park, a group of jungle animals playing in the playground and two giraffes taking a drive in the city. Your kids will enjoy decorating their bedroom walls with these posters and their friends will think they are the coolest!
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| Name: Alphabet Wall Art Size: 44×72cm (17.5’×28’) Dispatch time: at 9:00 a.m. every day Prices: $6.8/piece Colorful alphabet art for your kids’ bedroom and playroom. A fun, educational art piece that all kids will enjoy. Kids and babies will love learning their animals and the ABC at the same time! |
| Name: Kids World Map Size: 45×75cm (17.5’×29.5’) Dispatch time: at 5:00 a.m. on Wednesday Prices: $7.2/piece A Colorful, large print by artist Carla Daly. Your kids will love this illustrated world map showing the lands, oceans and the fun animals that live in them. An educational map that will keep your kids amused for hours! |
| Name: Skateboard Park Size: 44×60cm (17.5’×23.5’) Dispatch time: at 9:00 a.m. on weekends Prices: $8.8/piece Fun zebra children’s wall art! Children and kids will love these fun animals enjoying this popular kids’ sport. Boys and girls will enjoy decorating their bedroom walls with this colorful bedroom wall art. |
| Name: City slickers Size: 44×55cm (17.5’×23.5’) Dispatch time: at 2:00 pm. every day except Friday Prices: $6.5/piece Cute kids wall art of two cool giraffes taking a drive through the city. Unusual, fun style for kids walls! Your kids will love this fun giraffe wall art. Boys and girls will have fun decorating their bedroom walls with this colorful bedroom wall art. |
| A．teachers | B．students | C．kids | D．parents |
| A．Alphabet Wall Art. | B．Kids World Map. | C．Skateboard Park. | D．City Slickers. |
| A．Kids can just learn some English letters on Alphabet Wall Art. |
| B．City Slickers posters can be bought at 2:00 p.m. every day in a week. |
| C．Kids can get some geography knowledge on Kids World Map. |
| D．Kids can find two cool giraffes on Skateboard Park. |
| A．印刷 | B．装饰 | C．展示 | D．图解 |
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科目：高中英语 来源：2015届广东省佛山市高一下学期期中考试英语试卷（解析版） 题型：阅读理解
Nowadays more and more young athletes are taking part in the risky activities called “extreme sports” or “X-sports”.
In the past young athletes would play baseball. Today, they want risk and excitement — the closer to the edge, the better. They snowboard over cliff and hike deep mountains.
Extreme sports started as an alternative to more expensive sports such as golf. A city kid who couldn’t afford expensive sports equipment could get a skateboard and have fun. But now it has become a whole new area of sports, with specialized equipment and high levels of skill. There is even an Olympics for extreme sports, called the winter x-game, which includes snow mountain hiking and ice climbing.
What makes extreme sports so popular? Maybe it’s because people love the risk. City people want to be outdoors on the weekends and do something challenging. The new equipment is so much better that people can take more risks without getting hurt. Sure there’s a risk. Once you go mountain hiking or snowboarding, it’s impossible to go back to have riding or skiing. It’s just too boring.
Now even the older crowd is starting to join in. Every weekend, groups of friends in their early 30s get together. On weekdays they work as computer programmers in the same office. On weekends they hike mountains together.
Extreme sports are certainly not for everyone. Most people still prefer to play basketball or watch sports on TV. But it has been a fact that extreme sports are gaining popularity.
1.Extreme sports started as an alternative to more expensive sports because _______.
A．people didn’t like to play golf
B．some city kids couldn’t afford expensive sports equipment
C．there is an Olympics for extreme sports
D．extreme sports are gaining popularity
2.More and more young athletes are taking part in extreme sports because _______.
A．people want risk and excitement
B．it’s impossible to go back to have riding or skiing
C．people can take more risks without getting hurt
D．the older crowd is starting to join in
3.To have extreme sports, you should _______.
A．have specialized equipment and high levels of skill
B．be very young at age
C．do snow mountain hiking and ice climbing
D．afford expensive sports equipment
4.The author gives the example of the computer programmers in the same office to show _______.
A．young people love risks
B．they can’t afford golf
C．they don’t like to play basketball or watch sports on TV
D．extreme sports are gaining popularity
5.The main idea of this passage is _______.
A．extreme sports are certainly not for everyone
B．the benefits and costs of extreme sports
C．the development of extreme sports
D．what makes extreme sports so popular
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