In today’s fast paced，high stress world people are working longer hours than ever, and often exhaust themselves at day’s end in front of the television to relax enough to begin again in the morning. However, television watching, for most people, does not really lower stress. Studies show that TV viewing more than an hour or so actually creates stress and, especially in women, may lead to the blues. Most individuals are unaware that doing some exercise after work makes them more energetic since it increases energy levels.

??? Wise use of free time does not mean getting an advanced degree, although the mental encouragement gained through education is unbeatable in keeping your mind active. Learning new things nearly always adds a spark to your daily life, especially if it is a favorite topic, such as sport, fashion, or art. Also, look through your bookstore or library to find books on your interests. Try to replace a half hour TV watching with reading.[来源:学_科_网Z_X

??? It is reported that in the United States recently, many individuals have as few as two good friends. Long work hours and car commute act to separate people from each other. This separation is deadly. Find ways to meet people at the end of the day and on weekends. Often this call be best done by combining activities, such as by joining a walking group to get both exercise and companionship. Taking a class will lift your spirits and allow you to meet others with similar interests. Hobbies are great for reducing stress and provide another opportunity for social interaction.

Using your free time to aid your health may include these elements and many more, such as going to concerts and spending time with family. Overall, the key is to spend less free time being passive. The best ways to use free time are to be mentally and physically active, spend some time outdoors, and interact with other people on a regular basis.

1.What can we learn from the passage?

A. Watching television may cause women to feel depressed.

B. Finding interests and hobbies in common means taking a class.

C. Going to concerts is the best way to make you mentally active.

D. Getting an advanced degree in education always lights up your life.

2.What does the underlined word “commute” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?

A. The arrangement to work every day.

B. The journey to work every day.

C. The communication between people.

D. The separation between people.

3.Which would be the best title for the passage?

A. Live a Happy and Healthy Life.

B. Relax Yourself in Various Ways.

C. Spend Your Free Time Wisely.

D. Interact With Others Outdoors.

At midnight (半夜) Mr. King coughed again. He got up and took some medicine. Before he lay down again, he smoked. And he couldn't go to sleep any longer. He found the medicine book and began to read it. He was afraid he had lung cancer(肺癌). He seemed to see death was waiting for him. Tears (眼泪)ran down his face. He didn’t see his wife was standing by him.
“What’s wrong with you, dear?”asked the woman.
“Nothing,” the old man answered and covered his face with his hands. The old woman opened the book and understood at once. She said, “You must stop smoking right now. ”
“I began to smoke when I was nine, you know. How can I do that?”
“But I think health is more important. ”
Mr. King coughed again and his wife said, “Go to see a doctor tomorrow. He will be able to help you, I think. ”
The doctor told Mr. King to have an X-ray examination（X光检查）of his lungs(肺). And then he looked at the X-ray carefully for a long time.
“Tell me the truth, doctor. ” said Mr. King, “Do you see any shadows (阴影) in my lungs?”
“No, I don’t see anything. ”
“Yes?” the old man said happily. “Really?”
“Yes. Your lungs are turning black. How can I see any shadows?”
根据短文内容，判断下列句子的正（T）误（F）。（5分）
【小题1】Mr. King got up to cough because he smoked too much.
【小题2】Mr. King wasn’t afraid of death.
【小题3】The doctor told Mr. King to have an X-ray examination because he wanted to look more carefully at Mr. King’ s lungs.
【小题4】The doctor found some shadows in Mr. King’s lungs.
【小题5】There was nothing serious with Mr. King.

It was a Saturday in May. When Mrs. Black opened the door and looked out, she smiled and said, “It’s a beautiful day.” She woke（叫醒）her small son up at eight thirty and said to him, “ Get up, Tod. Let’s go to the zoo today. Wash your hands and face, brush your teeth and eat your breakfast quickly. We are going to New York by train.”
Tod was six years old. He was very happy now, because he liked going to the zoo very much, and he also liked going by train. He said, “I dreamed about（梦见） the zoo last night, Mummy.”[来源:学+科+网Z+X+X+K]
His mother was busy, but she stopped and smiled at her little son, “And what did you do in the zoo in your dream?” Tod laughed（大笑）and answered, “You know, Mummy! You were there in my dream, too.”
【小题1】What did Mrs Black say when she look out of the window?           

根据下列句子及所给单词的首字母，在答题纸上按题号写出各单词的完全形式（每空限填一词）。
【小题1】Linda had a sore throat , she c           a lot , her mother asked her to take an X-ray.
【小题2】Tina tells of the importance of making a good d________, and of being in control of one’s life.
【小题3】--What happened to the shop?
--I’m not sure. Some policemen are waiting for the o         of the shop now.
【小题4】Last week, he v         at an after-school study program. He helped the kids read some interesting books.
【小题5】Sally wants to put o______ making a plan to work in an animal hospital until next summer. She’s too busy with her studies this year.
【小题6】Tom lost the basketball match yesterday, so he is so sad now. Let’s do something to c_____ him up.
【小题7】 We had a long j         in the countryside. We took a lot of photos and had a picnic with the farmers. We felt very tired.
【小题8】After the earthquake, thousands of people became d         . Some of them lost their arms or legs, they need our help.
【小题9】If you don’t u          the meanings of the words, please look them up in your dictionary or ask the teacher for help.
【小题10】A Malaysia airplane was missing on March 8th, can you i        what happened to this plane? Was it exploded （爆炸）or being hijacked (劫持了)?