Sports can help you keep fit and close to nature. However, whether you are on the mountains, in the waves, or on the grassland, you should realize that sport you choose might have great influence on the environment.

    Some sports are resource-hungry. Golf, as you may know, eats up not only large areas of countryside, but also lots of water. Besides, huge amounts of energy are used to keep its courses（球场）in good condition. This causes major environmental changes. For example, in the dry places of Portugal and Spain, golf is often held responsible for (为...承担责任） serious water shortage(短缺) in some local areas.

    There are many environment-friendly sports. Power walking is one of them that you could take up today. You don't need any special equipment except a good pair of shoes, and you don't have to worry about resources and your purse. Simple and free, power walking can also help you stay healthy. If you walk regularly, it will be good for your heart. Experts say that 20 minutes of power walking daily can make you feel less anxious, sleep well and keep thin.

    Whatever sport you take up, you can make it greener than by using environment-friendly equipment and buying products made from recycled materials. But the final goal should be "green gyms." They are better replacements(替代) for traditional health clubs and modern sports centers. Members of green gyms play sports outdoors, in the countryside or other open spaces. There is no special requirement for you to start your membership(会员身份)． And best of all, it's free.

1.Which of following does the author most probably support according to the passage?

A. Bicycling around the lake.                    B. Car racing on the road.

C. Playing basketball in a gym.         D. Swimming in a sports center.

2. What does the phrase "resource-hungry" in this passage mean in Chinese?

A. 广为流行的.    B. 亲近自然的.    C.低成本的.    D. 耗费资源的.

3. The author uses power walking as an example mainly because

A. it is an outdoor sport.                            B. it is loved by many people.

C. it uses fewer recourses.              D. it is supported by experts.

4.The author writes the passage to_______.

A. show us disadvantages of golf.

B. encourage us to take part in green sports.

C. explain the major sports influence of popular sports,

D. discuss different kinds of environment-friendly sport.

We’re all nice to our friends and family members. When they are in need, we help them. If they ask for something, we give it to them.

We should also be kind and polite to strangers. How can we do that? It’s easy. If a man drops something, pick it up for him. If a woman is carrying a bag with both hands, open the door for her. When people want to cross the street, stop your bicycle, motorcycle, or car and let them cross.

In many big cities, people on the street are rude to each other. They walk around with serious expressions on their faces. Car drivers don’t stop for people crossing the street.

All of these things affect the quality of life in our cities. We need to try harder to treat each other better, like part of a big community. That way, big cities can be like big neighborhoods, with people treating each other like friends and neighbors.

If we can be kind to just a few more people a day, more and more people will be nice to each other. Our cities and towns will be better places. Then everyone will be like one big family.

1. What is the main idea of the passage?

A. By treating strangers well, our cities and lives will improve.

B. Cities are unfriendly places to live.

C. Always open doors for people when they need help.

D. We should all be nice to our friends.

2. Who does the underlined word “they” mean in paragraph 1?

A. Any people.                           B. Friends and family members.

C. Strangers.                            D. People from other places.

3. Stopping your car to let people cross the street is an example of __________________.

A. unsafe driving                           B. something to do for friends only

C. a strange thing to do                           D. a way to be kind to strangers

4. What happens when everyone is rude and serious?

A. People get along better.                  B. It’s easier to make friends.

C. The quality of life goes down.                   D. Nothing happens.

5. The general mood of this article is ___________________.

    A. positive         B. negative        C. sad          D. hopeless