Have you ever thought of taking a train and having an adventure (奇遇)？Riding the train can be a real adventure.That is how I feel every time I take Amtrak.I often take a four?hour trip to visit my children.Every time I take this trip I never know what will happen.

Last week when I was on the train and over an hour into the train ride，there was a man sitting by himself in the back of the train carrying on a mobile phone conversation— in another language.It was loud and disturbed most of the people on the train.I think it was annoying.

Fortunately I sat next to a wonderful old lady who was taking a two?day trip by train.She said her two daughters were distraught at the thought of her driving for three days to reach her home，although she had no trouble driving.The train ride was the only choice for her.She loved to look out of the window and watch the world go by on the train.

She was fun to talk to and asked me when my children started being parents.That is a very good question.Both of us are old and have children.She asked that same question from time to time.

There are always many people on the train from all walks of life，different countries，and many languages.Riding the train is a great way to increase your knowledge and take in all kinds of cultures.If you get hungry，you can buy food in the food car at any time.If you need to use the restroom there is always one available.

It sure beats driving the car，which has to stop for food and restrooms.And it is better than taking the bus.

1．According to the passage，the purpose of the author’s train ride was________.

A．to do business　　　　　　　　　　　　 B．to see her children

C．to visit places of interest 　　　　　　　　　 D．to see her old friends

2．Which of the following is the closest in meaning to the underlined word “distraught” in Paragraph 3?

A．Disappointed. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B．Satisfied.

C．Worried. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D．Pleased.

3．Which of the following is TRUE about the old lady sitting next to the author?

A．She is too old to drive now.

B．She does not like to take trains.

C．Although she is old，she has a good memory.

D．Her daughters live far away from her home.

4．In the author’s opinion，on the train Amtrak________.

A．the services are quite good

B．the food is terribly expensive

C．all the passengers are polite

D．all the passengers are American

5．What is the best title for this passage?

A．Train ride—a cultural experience

B．A painful experience on the train

C．The history of Amtrak

D．A wonderful lady

Travelling has been popular with people for a long time. Many of today’s travellers are trying to find an unusual experience or adventure. Hiking may be a good choice.

　　Instead of spending your vacation on a bus, in a hotel or sitting on the beach, you may want to try hiking. Hiking is a great way to travel. You will get close to nature and take exercise at the same time. Hiking is easy to do and doesn’t have to be very expensive. You can hike close to home or travel to other places. The basic equipment（设备）you need for hiking is simple: good shoes, clothes and a backpack. You can hike in the mountain, in a forest or along a river. You can also go for a hike in the city.

　　Hiking is fun and exciting, but you shouldn’t forget safety. Here are some basic tips for successful hiking:

　　﹡Don’t hike alone.

　　﹡Bring water, a good map and a cellphone.

　　﹡Wear a hat to protect yourself from the sun.

　　41. Hiking is a good way to get close to nature.

　　42. Good shoes, clothes and a backpack are the basic equipment for hiking.

　　43. People can only hike in the mountain, in a forest or along a river.

　　44. Hiking is always fun, exciting and safe

　　45. You’d better go hiking with others.

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We all have days when we are down, tired and unhappy. That’s OK. You need days like this, or how would you know you are happy?? 1. Even if sadness is a part of life, let’s try to make it small. Here are a few simple ways to help you feel better when you are feeling sad.

1.Stand up straight and this helps your energy flow（流动）.when your energy is flowing freely, you can flow too.

2. Smile! 2.This way can not only leave you in a good mood but also bring others a good mood.

3. Listen to music. 3. some kinds of music work better than others. So try and find out what kind of music works the best for you.

4.Take some “me”time. You can find pleasure in reading a book, watching a sunrise or having a hot bath, or something like that.

5. Exercise.? 4. It is a great way to clear your mind of anything that makes you sad.

These ways will cheer you up when you are down, but don’t just use them when you are sad. Try and practice them everyday to make them a habit.? 5. But if you are in a deep depression（沮丧）,go to see a doctor.

A.It can be your favorite music.

B.It’s easy to do and have good results.

C.Your favorite music is sure to be the best choice.

D.You’ll enjoy your good days even more when you have a few bad days.

E.Even something as simple as taking a walk will get your blood flowing.

F.Being with someone who’s really happy can put you in a good mood.

G.You will be surprised to learn that these simple ways will keep your sadness away.

Lots of kids hate school, a new study found. Usually this kind of feeling doesn't last long. But what happens if you feel this way too much? School is a fact of life and getting a good education can help you build the kind of future life you want. So let's talk about school and what to do when you don't like it.

    If you don't like school, the first step is to find out why. You might not like school because you don't have enough friends, or maybe you don't get along with your teacher. Sometime it's a big problem with your classes and school-work. You may be getting farther and farther behind,and it may seem like you'II never catch up.

   When you know why you don't like school, you can start taking steps to make things better. It's a good idea to talk to someone about your problems with school. Your mum, dad, teacher or school counselor(顾问) will be able to help you. Another good idea is to write down your feelings about school in a notebook. It's a great way to let out emotions(情绪). Remember, you don't have to share what you've written with others.

1.Lots of kids         , according to the writer.

A. like school very much         B. are good at reading and writing

C. don't like doing homework     D. have the thought of hating school

2.What does the underlined word “it”refer to(指的是)in the frrst paragraph?

A. A good education.  B. School.  C. Future life.  D. Friendship.

3.If you don't like school, the first step is to.

A. find out why                  B. go to see a doctor

C. ask your parents for help     D. leave school for a short time

4.How many reasons why you don't like school are given by the writer?

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

5.When you start taking steps to make things better, one of the good ideas is to       .

A. keep silent about your problems   B. share what you' ve written with others

C. write down your feelings about school D. get along well with your classmates